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The Post-Independence Period and the Development of Indian Law

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 16
  4. Article 17
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

  1. H.J. Kania
  2. M.C. Chagla
  3. Y.V. Chandrachud
  4. P.N. Bhagwati
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which case established the basic structure doctrine in Indian constitutional law?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
  4. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to protect the civil rights of Dalits?

  1. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  2. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
  3. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
  4. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to reform the Hindu law of inheritance?

  1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  2. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
  3. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
  4. The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to abolish the zamindari system in India?

  1. The Zamindari Abolition Act, 1948
  2. The Land Reforms Act, 1950
  3. The Land Acquisition Act, 1894
  4. The Estate Duty Act, 1953
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the nationalization of banks in India?

  1. The Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  2. The State Bank of India Act, 1955
  3. The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970
  4. The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of the environment in India?

  1. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
  2. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of consumer rights in India?

  1. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986
  2. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  3. The Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976
  4. The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of women from domestic violence in India?

  1. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  2. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  3. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
  4. The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the right to information in India?

  1. The Right to Information Act, 2005
  2. The Official Secrets Act, 1923
  3. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  4. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of children from sexual offenses in India?

  1. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
  2. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
  3. The Indian Penal Code, 1860
  4. The Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the establishment of the National Green Tribunal in India?

  1. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
  2. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  3. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

  1. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017
  2. The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
  3. The Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
  4. The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which law was enacted to provide for the regulation of the cryptocurrency industry in India?

  1. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021
  2. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Digital Currency Bill, 2022
  3. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Virtual Digital Assets Bill, 2023
  4. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Digital Rupee Bill, 2024
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