In which of the following case the Supreme Court held that Article 16(4A) providing for reservation in promotions is an enabling provision?
A. Keshvanand Bharti v. State of Kerala
B. M. Nagraj v. Union of India
C. State of Kerala v. N. M. Thomas
D. T. M. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka
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The appointment of Comptroller and Auditor-General of India under Article 148 is made by the:
A. Chief Justice of India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. President of India
D. Finance Minister of India
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Under Article 16, the words 'any employment or office' applies
A. Only to public employments
B. Private employments
C. Both public and private employments
D. None of the above
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The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
A. 25th August, 1949
B. 26th November, 1949
C. 26th January, 1950
D. 15th August, 1947
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The Vice-President of India may be removed from his office by:
A. Impeachment
B. A resolution passed by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with a two-thirds majority
C. A resolution passed with a twothirds majority in a joint session of Parliament
D. A resolution passed by Rajya Sabha with simple majority and agreed to by a majority members of Lok Sabha
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The power of the President to consult the Supreme Court is under Article
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In a parliamentary democracy-
A. Legislature controls judiciary
B. Legislature controls executive
C. Judiciary controls executive
D. Executive controls judiciary
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Which of the following Articles describe about the person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign state not to be citizens
A. Article 5
B. Article 7
C. Article 8
D. Article 9
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Which of the following statement/statements is/are not correct?
1. The declaration of National Emergency on the ground of 'Armed Rebellion' was inserted by the Constitutional (42 Amendment) Act, 1976.
2. President shall not issue a proclamation under Clause (1) Article 352 unless the decision of the Union Cabinet (the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers) is communicated to him in writing.
3. A resolution approving the proclamation of National Emergency must be passed by special majority.
4. A proclamation of Emergency once approved by the Parliament shall remain in force until the emergency ceases.
Select the correct answers:
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2 both
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Which out of the following does not constitute basic structure of the Constitution?
A. Right to Equality
B. Secularism
C. Judicial review
D. Right to speedy trial
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Which Articles of Indian Constitution discuss the financial relations between the Centre and the States
A. Articles 268 to 281
B. Articles 278 to 291
C. Articles 289 to 295
D. Articles 168 to 171
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In death of the Governor who takes over till next Governor is appointed?
A. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
B. Chief Justice of the High Court
C. Any Judge of the High Court
D. None of the above
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Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the anti-defection provision of the Constitution?
A. 51st Amendment
B. 52nd Amendment
C. 53rd Amendment
D. 54th Amendment
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Which of the following does not find place in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
A. Liberty of thought and expression
B. Economic justice for all
C. Education for everyone
D. Dignity of the individual
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Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that 'It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance'?
A. Article 215
B. Article 275
C. Article 325
D. Article 355
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A writ of mandamus will not lie against the
A. President of India
B. Parliament
C. Local Authorities
D. Courts and Tribunals
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Which of the following states has the largest percentage of reserved parliamentary seats
A. Orissa
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Parliament in exercise of power under Article 368 makes a law which does away with the 'fundamental right conferred under Article 15 of the Constitution of India. The Executive seeks to defend the challenge instituted in court based on clause (d) of Article 368, which prohibits such action being questioned in court on any ground. Can the challenge in Court be sustained?
A. No, the challenge if made in a court action cannot be sustained
B. Challenge is sustainable
C. The only remedy lies in bringing a fresh amendment
D. None of the above
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Under Article . . . . . . . . of the Constitution of India the Supreme Court of India may make rules. Fill in the blanks hom the following:
A. Article 134
B. Article 142
C. Article 145
D. Article 141
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Members of Legislative Bodies enjoys the privilege of examination from arrest or detention in prison:
A. Only under civil process and during the continuance of a Joint Sitting/Meeting/Conference or Joint Committees of Houses of Parliament or Houses of State Legislature as the case may be and during 40 days before and after such Sitting/Meeting/Conference
B. Under civil as well as criminal process and at all times save with the permission of the Speaker or the Chairperson as the case may be
C. Under civil as well as criminal process but only when the House is in Session
D. Do not enjoy and such exemption
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