Questions
The main objective of the fundamental rights is to
- ensure individual liberty
- promote a socialistic pattern of society
- promote equality
- All of the above
The Constitution declares India a secular state, which means
- the state regards religions as a private affair of the citizens and does not discriminate on this basis
- religions are patronised by the state
- Both (1) and (2)
- None of these
The Supreme Court of India has the power of
- nominal review
- judicial review
- legal review
- political review
Which of the following fundamental rights was considered to be the heart and soul of the Constitution of India?
- Right to property
- Right to Constitutional remedies
- Right to life
- Right to information
There are ____________ schedules in the Indian Constitution.
- 13
- 12
- 11
- 10
Disputes between states in India come to the Supreme Court under
- appellate jurisdiction
- advisory jurisdiction
- original jurisdiction
- None of these
The concept of Public Interest Litigation, which has become quite popular in India, originated in
- the USA
- Australia
- Canada
- the UK
The Constitution of India is a
- ledger
- notebook
- book
- document
A husband is obliged to maintain his divorced wife
- forever
- for 20 years
- till the children grow up
- till she gets remarried
The only woman member of the Constitution Review Committee is
- Mohini Giri
- Sumitra Kulkarni
- Subhashini Ali
- Vibha Parthasarathi
Which writ quashes the order of a lower court that has been without jurisdictions?
- Mandamus
- Quo Warranto
- Prohibition
- Certiorari
- Habeas Corpus
Which of the following is the most active committee of the cabinet?
- Committee on Economic Affairs
- Committee on Political Affairs
- Committee on Appointments
- Committee on Accommodation
- None of these
The Constitution of India guarantees right against exploitation to
- children and women
- men and women
- children and old men
- factory workers only
- children, men and women
In 2012, India consisted of
- 25 States besides Union Territories
- 28 States besides Union Territories
- 29 States besides Union Territories
- 24 States besides Union Territories
- None of these
Indian Constitution was finalised and adopted on
- 15th August, 1947
- 26th January, 1950
- 26th November, 1949
- 15th July, 1949
- None of these