Law and Constitution - 1 (UP Police)

Comprehensive test covering Indian Penal Code, Constitutional law, and related legal provisions for UP Police examination

45 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following keys is/are used to create electronic signature?

  1. Public key
  2. Private key
  3. Own key
  4. Other keys
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Information Technology Act, 2000 does not provide for

  1. legal recognition for transactions carried out electronically
  2. retention of documents in electronic form
  3. filing and submission of documents with government agencies
  4. purchase of immovable properties online
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

An appeal may be made to the Cyber Appellate Tribunal against the order of

  1. controller or an adjudicating officer
  2. certifying authority
  3. central government
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service is given in

  1. Section 66
  2. Section 66A
  3. Section 67
  4. Section 68
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following acts as a regulator as well as a first-poll-of-call for cyber security incidents?

  1. Cyber Appellate Tribunal
  2. CERT-In
  3. Intermediary
  4. Subscriber
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The President of India does not appoint

  1. the Chief Election Commissioner
  2. the Chief Minister of a State
  3. the Chief Justice of India
  4. the Prime Minister
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section deals with dowry death?

  1. 304-A of I.P.C.
  2. 498-A of I.P.C.
  3. 489-A of I.P.C.
  4. 304-B of I.P.C.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Making preparation to commit dacoity is punishable in the Indian Penal Code 1860 under

  1. Section 393
  2. Section 395
  3. Section 398
  4. Section 399
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many persons are needed to call robbery a dacoity?

  1. Minimum 5
  2. Minimum 10
  3. Minimum 20
  4. Minimum 7
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Under the Indian Penal Code, abetment is constituted

  1. by instigating a person to commit an offence
  2. by engaging in a conspiracy to commit an offence
  3. by intentionally aiding a person to commit an offence
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The first Law Minister of India was

  1. Ashoke Kumar Sen
  2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
  3. Shanti Bhushan
  4. Chaudhary Nitiraj Singh
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A puts his hand in the pocket of B for stealing money, but his pocket was empty. A is

  1. guilty of theft
  2. not guilty of theft
  3. guilty of attempt to commit theft
  4. guilty of using criminal force
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

If A, for the purpose of inducing B to desist from prosecuting a civil suit, threatens to burn B's house, what offence has A committed?

  1. Attempt to murder
  2. Criminal intimidation
  3. Criminal breach of trust
  4. Extortion
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not essential for an offence?

  1. Intention
  2. Motive
  3. Prohibited act
  4. Punishment for act
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who can discharge the functions of the President in the absence of both the President and the Vice-President?

  1. The Prime Minister
  2. The Chief Justice
  3. The Chief of Army
  4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What punishment may be awarded to the person whose act is covered under general exceptions?

  1. No punishment
  2. Half of the punishment prescribed for that offence
  3. One-fourth of the punishment prescribed for the offence
  4. Depends upon the discretion of court
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Exercise of criminal jurisdiction depends upon the

  1. place of the offence
  2. nationality of the offender
  3. domicile of the offender
  4. None of these
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following are not included within the meaning of intellectual property?

  1. Patents
  2. Trademarks
  3. Property laws
  4. Copyrights
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who among the following can take the plea of ignorance of Indian law?

  1. Indian citizens
  2. Foreigners
  3. Indian citizens abroad
  4. None of these
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Since the commencement of the Indian Constitution on 26th January, 1950, how many persons have occupied the August office of the President of India?

  1. 9
  2. 10
  3. 11
  4. 12
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The minimum age for marriage is _______ for boys and ______ for girls.

  1. 18 and 18
  2. 25 and 21
  3. 18 and 21
  4. 21 and 18
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

To betray the nation is an offence and punishable by death. This is

  1. treason
  2. treachery
  3. anti-nationality
  4. sedition
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Rights and duties are

  1. separated
  2. co-related
  3. co-ordinated
  4. None of the above
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 came into effect on

  1. 14th August, 1947
  2. 18th July, 1947
  3. 26th January, 1947
  4. None of these
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to the Indian Constitution, treaty-making power is conferred upon

  1. the Prime Minister
  2. the Foreign Minster
  3. the Parliament
  4. None of these
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The President's rule under Article 356 remains valid in a State for the maximum period of

  1. two months
  2. five months
  3. six months
  4. one year
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The powers of the President of India are

  1. beyond the Constitution
  2. in accordance with the Constitution
  3. in accordance with the Parliament
  4. in accordance with the Supreme Court
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Central Board of Direct Taxes works under the

  1. Home Ministry
  2. Finance Ministry
  3. Ministry of Rural Development
  4. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Surcharge is payable by an individual where the total income exceeds

  1. Rs. 10,00,000
  2. Rs. 50,00,000
  3. Rs. 10,000,000
  4. None of these
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Vice-President of India is elected

  1. by an electoral college consisting of all the members of the Rajya Sabha
  2. by an electoral college consisting of all the members of the Lok Sabha
  3. by an electoral college consisting of all the members of both the Houses of the Parliament
  4. by an electoral college consisting of the members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha (both elected and nominated members)
Question 31 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Finance Bill becomes Finance Act when it is passed by

  1. the Lok Sabha
  2. both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
  3. both the Houses of the Parliament and given assent to by the President
  4. both the Houses of the Parliament and given assent to by the Prime Minister/Finance Minister
Question 32 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to the Indian Constitution, the money bills can be introduced in

  1. the meeting of the Council of Ministers
  2. the joint sessions of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha only
  3. the Lok Sabha only
  4. the Rajya Sabha only
Question 33 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Minto-Morley reforms are associated with the

  1. Indian Councils Act, 1912
  2. Indian Councils Act, 1856
  3. Indian Councils Act, 1909
  4. Indian Councils Act, 1908
Question 34 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Presidential type of government
  2. Lengthiest constitutional document in the world
  3. Provision for directive principles of the state policy
  4. Universal adult franchise
Question 35 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Constitution of India is divided into

  1. 20 parts
  2. 22 parts
  3. 24 parts
  4. 21 parts
Question 36 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the other name of the Upper House of the Indian Parliament?

  1. The Lok Sabha
  2. The House of the People
  3. The Rajya Sabha
  4. None of these
Question 37 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold?

  1. Eleven sessions
  2. Twenty-five sessions
  3. Twenty-eight sessions
  4. Twenty sessions
Question 38 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Flag on

  1. 22nd January, 1947
  2. 22nd August, 1947
  3. 22nd October, 1947
  4. 22nd July, 1947
Question 39 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The original Constitution of India contained

  1. 397 Articles and 9 Schedules
  2. 395 Articles and 8 Schedules
  3. 396 Articles and 7 Schedules
  4. 395 Articles and 4 Schedules
Question 40 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The 'Objective Resolution' was presented in the Constituent Assembly by

  1. Mahatama Gandhi
  2. Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  4. Motilal Nehru
Question 41 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the Chairman of the first Rajya Sabha?

  1. A. K. Gopalan
  2. N.C. Chatterjee
  3. Mahavir Tyagi
  4. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Question 42 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every

  1. 2 years
  2. 3 years
  3. 5 years
  4. 6 years
Question 43 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who nominates 12 members in the Council of States?

  1. The President of India
  2. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  3. The Prime Minister of India
  4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Question 44 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

“The basic features of the Indian Constitution do not amount to a change.” This was said by

  1. the Prime Minister
  2. the Government
  3. the Parliament
  4. the Supreme Court of India
Question 45 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following judgements is/are historical in respect of amendment to Article 368 of the Constitution?

  1. Kesavananda vs. State of Kerala and Minerva Mill vs. Union of India
  2. Shankari Prasad vs. Union of India
  3. Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab
  4. All of the above