In which of the following circumstances, preventive detention can be enforced as per Article 22 of the Constitution?
A. During civil riots
B. During communal violence
C. During emergency
D. During normal times
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The mind of the makers of Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
A. The preamble
B. The fundamental rights
C. The directive principles of state policy
D. The fundamental duties
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For making reservation in promotion in public employment under Article 16 of the Constitution of India, which of the following are the essential requirements?
1. Backwardness
2. Inadequate representation
3. Maintenance of efficiency in service
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Articles 20-22 relate to the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. These rights are available to
A. Citizens and non-citizens
B. Natural persons as well as artificial persons
C. Citizen only
D. All persons who have juristic personality
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Match the following:
List I
List II
a. Government of India Act, 1858
1. Absolute imperial control
b. Indian Councils Act, 1861
2. Non-official members in Governor General's Executive Council
c. Indian Council Act, 1909
3. Separate representation of Muslim Community
d. Government of India Act, 1919
4. Dyarchy in the Provinces
A. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
B. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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Which of the following is not true?
A. The Gauhati High Court exercise jurisdiction over seven states
B. The Bombay High Court has original jurisdiction
C. Fillings in the Supreme Court can only be done by an Advocate on Record
D. Supreme Court is the only court of record
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A person who is a businessman continues in preventive detention under a law enacted by the State without the matter being referred to the Advisory Board. Which is the most appropriate provision of the Constitution of India he should take recourse to?
A. Article 19(1)(g)
B. Article 20
C. Article 22
D. None of the above
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Which article provides Right to Constitutional Remedies?
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The Preamble of Constitution of India includes all the following except.
A. Equality of status
B. Adult Franchise
C. Fraternity
D. Justice
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Kharak Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 1963 SC 1295, is a case on constitutionality of
A. Right to life
B. Police surveillance
C. Restriction on freedom of speech
D. Restriction on freedom of occupation
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The President can remove the Chairman or any other member of UPSC in accordance with
A. The inquiry held under Article 145 by the Supreme Court
B. The misbehaviour proved by Supreme Court and it has recommended to the President
C. Mental condition, who has been adjudged insolvent
D. All of the above
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Which one of the following is not a ground on which a reasonable restrictions on the right to freedom of speech and expression can be imposed;
A. Security of the State
B. Public Order
C. Morality
D. Public Policy
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Adherence to precedent is called the doctrine of
A. Stare decisis
B. Commercial impracticability
C. Substantial performance
D. Nolo contendere
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All civil and judicial authorities in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court has been prescribed under . . . . . . . .
A. Article 132
B. Article 135
C. Article 141
D. Article 144
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Starred questions requires
A. Oral answer
B. Unwritten answer
C. Supplementary question
D. None of these
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The Fundamental rights secured to the individual are
A. Limited to the State action only
B. Meant to protect persons against the conduct of private persons
C. Meant to protect persons against the police action
D. All of the above are correct
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Choose one:
A. The President
B. The Vice-President
C. The Secretary of Defense
D. The Attorney General
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The Chairman of Union Public Service Commission is appointed by:
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Committee of Prime Minister and Vice-President
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What do you understand by 'horizontal application of rights'?
A. Equal fundamental rights to all
B. Equality before law and equal protection of laws
C. Fundamental rights enforceable against private persons
D. None of the above
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The words 'Secular' and 'Socialist' were added to the Indian Constitution in 1975 by amending the
A. Preamble
B. Directive Principles
C. Fundamental Rights
D. All of them
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