"Directive principles and Fundamental Rights" are part of:
A. Constitution of India
B. Administrative Law
C. Conduct and Disciplines Rules
D. Labour Laws
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What is false about Money Bills:
A. It may originate in either house of Parliament
B. It shall be introduced on the recommendation of the President
C. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of Lok Sabha thereon shall be final
D. There is no joint sitting of both Houses to pass Money Bills
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Which one is the correct statement
A. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is Vice-President
B. The position and powers and in all other matters, the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the same as that of the Speaker
C. Both above statements are true
D. Both above statements are false
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The anti-defection law was included in the Constitution of India in the year . . . . . . . . and amended in the year . . . . . . . .
A. 1986/2006
B. 1985/2003
C. 1992/2005
D. 1998/2007
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Originally the Constitution of India had . . . . . . . .
A. 395 Articles 22 Parts 8 Schedules
B. 359 Articles 20 Parts 8 Schedules
C. 414 Articles 24 Parts 12 Schedules
D. 141 Articles 22 Parts 12 Schedules
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After which one of the following Supreme Court decisions was the special provision for socially and educationally backward classes introduced by an amendment of the Constitution?
A. Balaji v. State of Mysore
B. State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan
C. Devadasan v. Union of India
D. Periakaruppan v. State of Tamil Nadu
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[DU LLM Entrance 2020] From which of the following countries, the Constitution of India has borrowed the 'Power of Judicial Review'?
A. Canada
B. United Kingdom
C. USA
D. Ireland
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The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were inserted in the Preamble by
A. 15th Amendment of the Constitution
B. 39th Amendment of the Constitution
C. 42nd Amendment of the Constitution
D. 44th Amendment of the Constitution
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Which of the following is not an exception of the principles of natural justice?
A. Impracticability
B. Legislative action
C. Rule against dictation
D. Statutory necessity
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Article 340 of Indian Constitution deals with
A. Backward Classes Commission
B. Election Commission
C. UPSC
D. Finance Commission
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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution relates to creation of All India Judicial Service in India common to Union and the States?
A. Article 312
B. Article 312A
C. Article 313
D. Article 315
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In Maneka Gandhi case it was observed that
A. Confiscation of Passport was correct
B. Right to go abroad is not within the meaning of Article 21
C. Right to go abroad is within the ambit of Article 19(1)(A) but the confiscation of Passport is not in accordance to the law
D. None of the above
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Which one of the following is not included in Article 21 of the Constitution of India?
A. Right to Die
B. Right to Life
C. Right to Livelihood
D. Right to Dignity
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Which of the following observations on fundamental rights was made by the Supreme Court in K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India?
1. There is no overlap between rights enumerated under Article 19 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
2. The constitutional values embodied under every Article of Part III of the Constitution of India animates the interpretation of the other.
3. Only Article 21 contains residue of fundamental rights that are not expressly stipulated under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Choose the correct option from below:
A. 2 and 3 are correct
B. Only 3 is correct
C. Only 2 is correct
D. 1 and 2 are correct
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The government imposes a ban on television channels broadcasting news scenes and stories of communal riots. The ban is challenged. Which one of the following is correct?
A. The ban is invalid as no hearing was given to the television channels before imposing it
B. The ban is invalid as it violates the freedom of trade and business
C. The ban is valid as the government has absolute powers
D. The ban is valid as the restriction is saved by clause (2) of Article 19
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Chairman of the Finance Commission is appointed by the
A. Prime Minister
B. Council of Ministers
C. President
D. Vice President
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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court called Article 22 of the Constitution as "Ugly provision of the Constitution"?
A. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
B. Keshvanand Bharti v. State of Kerala
C. Indira Sawhney v. Union of India
D. A. K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
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"The definition of 'State' not confined to the Government Department and the Legislature, but extend to any action-administrative (whether statutory or non-statutory), judicial or quasi-judicial, which can be bought within the fold of 'State action' being action which violates a fundamental right", was held by the Supreme Court in:
A. Ramana v. International Airport Authority of India
B. Mahabir Auto Stores v. Indian Oil Corp.
C. Som Prakash v. Union of India
D. All of the above
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The satisfaction of the President means the satisfaction of the Council of Ministers and not his personal satisfaction, held in
A. Samsher Singh v. State of Punjab
B. U. N. Rao v. Indira Gandhi
C. Ram Jawaya Kapoor v. State of Punjab
D. Sardar Lal v. Union Government
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Under which of the following two provisions, the President has to act not on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers but on the advice of some other constitutional authorities?
A. Articles 103(1) and 217(3)
B. Articles 356 and 72
C. Articles 356 and 103(1)
D. Articles 217(3) and 356
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