Which one of the following statements refers to epistolary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
A. Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 131
B. Taking cognizance of public interest litigation matters through letters addressed to the Court
C. Enforcement of decrees and orders of
D. Supreme Court under Article 142
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Which one of the following case the Supreme Court has held that right to fly the national flag with respect and dignity is fundamental right for every citizen within the meaning of article 19(1)(a) of Constitution of India?
A. Keshvanand Bharti v. State of Kerala
B. Abhay Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
C. Union of India v. Naveen Jindal
D. Shubnam Hashmi v. Union of India
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On which date the judgment passed which has changed the 50 years old law of Rent and challenged the doctrine of equality enshrined in Article 14
A. 14th April, 2008
B. 16th April, 2008
C. 20th April, 2008
D. 2nd April, 2008
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In which Constitutional Amendment Act Goawas made a full-fledged State with a State Assembly?
A. 43rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1977
B. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978
C. 56th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987
D. 57th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987
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How many Fundamental Freedoms are included under Article-19?
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The Supreme Court at present contains the following number of Judges?
A. 25 judges
B. 31 judges
C. 20 judges
D. 30 judges
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The Preamble to Constitution of India proclaims that, 'we, the people of India', have established
A. A Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic, Republic only
B. A Sovereign, Secular, Democratic, Republic only
C. A Secular, Socialist, Democratic, Republic only
D. A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
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Who administers, Oath to President?
A. The Chief Justice of India
B. The Chief Election Commissioner of India
C. The Vice President of India
D. There is no need to administer oath
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In order to judge the validity of a law in the context of Article 19, which one of the following is not the condition considered by the court?
A. Whether the law imposes general restriction
B. Whether the restrictions have been imposed by law
C. Whether restrictions are reasonable
D. Whether imposed restriction relevant to the freedom in question
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The definition, appointment, terms etc. of the Governor of the State has been given in
A. Part VI Chapters I and II, Articles 153 - 162
B. Part VI Chapter I, Articles 152 - 162
C. Part VI Chapters I and II, Articles 152 - 162
D. Part VI Chapter II, Articles 153 - 162
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In a review petition under Article 137 of the Constitution, oral hearing in open court:
A. Is mandatory in all cases
B. Is mandatory in all cases where the decision being reviewed imposed the death penalty on the petitioner
C. When both counsel pray for open hearing
D. Is mandatory in all cases where the decision being reviewed deals with a matter of public importance
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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
A. A. K. Gopalan's case
B. Berubari's case
C. Minerva Mill's case
D. A. K. Antony's case
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Which one of the following is not an essential characteristic of a federal Constitution?
A. Distribution of Powers
B. Supremacy of the Constitution
C. Presidential form of Government
D. A written Constitution
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The prohibition regarding discussion in Parliament with regard to conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or of the High Court in discharge of his duties is contained in Article-
A. 121
B. 211
C. 124
D. None of the above
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Article 48A of the Constitution of India deals with:
A. Right to work, education and public assistance
B. Living wage, etc. for workers
C. Separation of Judiciary from executive
D. Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife
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How many articles came into force on the date of adoption of the Constitution?
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The proclamation of emergency at the first instance can be restricted to
A. 3 months
B. 15 days
C. 6 months
D. 60 days
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If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by the President incumbent before the date of such decision of court are
A. Valid but subject to judicial review
B. Invalid
C. Valid
D. Valid but subject to the approval of the Parliament
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Which of the following Article promotes the formation of village panchayats?
A. Article 39
B. Article 40
C. Article 41
D. Article 42
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Rights over resources within the territorial waters, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone, vest in the Union of India, under which provision of the Constitution of India?
A. Article 297
B. Article 51
C. Article 253
D. Article 260
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