Who determines the salaries and allowances of members of the Council of Ministers in the State
A. These are laid down in the Constitution
B. Parliament
C. Governor
D. State Legislature
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Article 32 stands suspended during an emergency under Article
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By which of the following Amendment Act of 1985 'Anti Defection Law' was added in the Constitution.
A. Fifty-first
B. Fifty-second
C. Fifty-third
D. Fifty-fourth
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Who was the first Vice President of India?
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. Sarvpalli Radha Krishanan
C. Zakir Hussain
D. C. Rajagopalachari
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Decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Kusum Ignots and Alloys Limited v. Union of India, (2004) 6 SCC 254 relates to:
A. Principle of res judicata and constructive res judicata
B. Territorial jurisdiction and forum conveniences
C. Scope of judicial review
D. Power of writ court in matters relating to contractual disputes
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Match
List-I with
List-Il and select the correct answer:
List I (Article No.)
List II (Matter Dealt)
a. 50
1. Free Legal Aid
b. 43
2. Separation of Judiciary
c. 44
3. Living Wages for Workers
d. 39A
4. Uniform Civil Code
A. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
C. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D. a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
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Habeas Corpus literally means
A. Produce the body
B. Produce the record
C. Produce the evidence
D. Produce the testimony
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How many types of emergencies have been envisaged by the Indian Constitution
A. Four
B. Two
C. Eight
D. Three
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Article 14 of the Constitution permits classification but prohibits
A. Group law
B. Class legislation
C. Religious classification
D. Single person law
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Article 74(2) the question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court.
In the light of article 74(2) and decided cases, test the correctness of the following statements:
Statement 1. The Courts are justified in probing as to whether there was any material on the basis of which the advice was given, and whether it was relevant for such advice and the President could have acted on it.
Statement 2. When the Courts undertake an enquiry into the existence of such material, the prohibition contained in article 74(2) does not negate their right to know about the factual existence of any such material.
A. Only Statement 1 is correct
B. Only statement 2 is correct
C. Both statements are incorrect
D. Both statements are correct
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Power to admission or establishment of new State in India under the Indian Constitution vests with the
A. Supreme Court
B. High Court
C. Parliament
D. State Assembly
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The first session of the Lok Sabha was held in the year-
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The Governor of a State does not appoint the
A. Chief Minister
B. Members of the State Public Service Commission
C. Judges of the High Court
D. Advocate General
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To give constitutional sanction to democracy at the grassroot level through Panchayat and Municipalities, 73rd and 74th Amendments were made in 1992. Which one of the following subjects related to Environment is not found in the Twelfth Schedule?
A. Urban planning including town planning
B. Regulation of land use and construction of buildings
C. Animal husbandry, Dairying and Poultry
D. Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste
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When a bill is passed by the Parliament and the President, what is the status of the same?
A. Bill approved
B. Law
C. Bill exercised for administration
D. Government procedures
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Can customary law prevalent in India may be tested at the touchstone of Constitution?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends on nature of its application
D. If it has the force of law
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By 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 following words have been added to the Preamble
A. Unity and integrity
B. Socialist and secular
C. Socialist, secular and integrity
D. Secular, unity and integrity
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To cede a part of the Indian Territory in favour of any foreign country, which one of the following procedural requirement must be complied with?
A. A law made by Parliament to the effect would be relevant and sufficient
B. A law must be passed in compliance with Article 3 of the Constitution of India
C. A Constitutional Amendment Act must be passed in compliance with Article 368 of the Constitution of India
D. A Constitutional Amendment Act must be passed to amend the Constitution as per Article 368 and followed up by a law passed relatable to Article 3 of the Constitution of India
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In which case the decision of the Supreme Court was a big blow on Article 21 when it held that, "Right to life and personal liberty guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution could not be enforced in view of proclamation of emergency and an order issued under Article 359 (1)"?
A. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
B. ADM Jobalpur v. Shukla
C. Minerva Mill Ltd. v. Union of India
D. Waman Rao v. Union of India
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Which Article of the Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court to safeguard the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizens?
A. Article 56
B. Article 50
C. Article 36
D. Article 32
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