According to the decision of B. Emmanual v. State of Kerala, what is imperative to show the requisite respect to the National Anthem?
A. To bow
B. To sing the same
C. To stand respectfully
D. To sing and stand respectfully
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The President makes proclamation of emergency when
A. The President himself is satisfied that there is a threat
B. The Prime Minister and Union Cabinet decide upon it and give their opinion to the President in writing
C. The Prime Minister himself is satisfied with the situation and there is no need of consulting his cabinet
D. All of the above
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An amendment of the Constitution of India for the purpose of creating a new state in India must be passed by:
A. Simple majority in Parliament
B. A simple majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than half of the states
C. Two-thirds majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than twothird of the states
D. Two-third of the members of both houses of Parliament present and voting
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State may create a monopoly complete or partial with respect to
A. Article 19(1)(a)
B. Article 19(1)(c)
C. Article 19(1)(g)
D. Article 19(1)(e)
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Delhi High Court referred to of Constitution of India to hold that Lieutenant Governor is the administrative head of the NeT of Delhi,
A. Article 239
B. Article 239AA
C. Article 239 and 239AA
D. Article 239A
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Which Amendment inserted a new part (Para lXA) in the Constitution for spelling out the basic and essential features of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
A. Seventy-first
B. Seventy-second
C. Seventy-third
D. Seventy-fourth
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The right to vote in elections in India is a:
A. Fundamental right
B. Constitutional right
C. Statutory right
D. Customary right
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Public Interest Litigation does not insist on:
A. Violation of right by the petitioner
B. Violation of the right of respondent
C. Violation of constitutional right
D. Locus Standi of petitioner
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The fundamental duties provided in the Constitution are
1. To value and preserve rich heritage of our composite culture
2. To safeguard private property
3. To develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of enquiry and reform of these fundamental duties include
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
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Which Article of the Constitution of India obliges the State to organise Village Panchayats?
A. Article 40
B. Article 41
C. Article 42
D. Article 43
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In the case of conflict between equity on the one hand and the text of the law on the other, the court shall
A. Choose law
B. Choose equity
C. Have the discretion to choose between equity and law
D. Be bound by precedents
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Doctrine of Eclipse, pertaining to Fundamental Rights, has originated from which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
A. Article 32
B. Article 21
C. Article 19
D. Article 13
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Which of the article deals with the grants in aid by the Union government to the states?
A. Article 270
B. Article 280
C. Article 275
D. Article 265
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Match the following:
A. Xth Schedule ⇔ Provision as to the disqualifications on the grounds of defection
B. VIIIth Schedule ⇔ Union, State and Concurrent Lists
C. VIIth Schedule ⇔ Languages
D. VIth Schedule ⇔ Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha
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Consider the following statements:
1. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of a High Court to be Attorney-General for India.
2. In the performance of his duties the Attorney-General shall have right of audience in all courts in India.
3. The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1,2 and 3
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In the landmark judgment of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India, Supreme Court while declaring transgender people to be a 'third gender' observed
A. The Constitution of India will be equally applicable to transgender people
B. The right to self-identification of their gender as male, female or thirdgender
C. Reservations to be given in admissions to educational institutions and job
D. All of the above
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Mother of British Cabinet is
A. Privy Council
B. House of Lords
C. House of Commons
D. Parliament
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Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of Member of Parliament?
A. President of India
B. Concerned House of Parliament
C. Election Commission
D. President in consultation with Election Commission
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Supreme Court of India is different from its counterpart in USA
A. In its role as guardian of the Constitution
B. In its advisory role
C. In its role as supreme authority in judicial field in the country
D. In its writ jurisdiction
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Which one of the following actions of the State is not permitted under Article 15 of the Constitution of India prohibiting discrimination?
A. Making any special provision for differently abled children
B. Making any special provision for admission of socially and educationally backward classes
C. Making any special provision for admission of socially and educationally backward classes and SCs and STs to minority educational institutions
D. Making any special provision for admission of socially and educationally backward classes and SCs and STs to private educational institutions whether aided or unaided by the State, other than minority institutions
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