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Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

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Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution was amended by the Second Amendment?

  1. Article 31

  2. Article 31A

  3. Article 32

  4. Article 33
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Explanation

Article 31 of the Constitution was amended by the Second Amendment.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution was added by the Second Amendment?

  1. Article 31A

  2. Article 31B

  3. Article 31C

  4. Article 31D
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Article 31A was added to the Constitution by the Second Amendment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Universal adult suffrage

  2. Fundamental rights and duties

  3. Parliamentary form of government

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Universal adult suffrage, fundamental rights and duties, and parliamentary form of government are all features of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability and forbade its enforcement in any form.

Multiple choice

Which landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?

  1. E.V. Chinnaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2000)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  4. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)
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Explanation

In E.V. Chinnaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2000), the Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and held that it was a necessary measure to protect the rights of Dalits.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in public employment on the grounds of caste?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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Explanation

Article 16 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in public employment on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence, or any of them.

Multiple choice

Which landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India held that caste discrimination is a violation of the fundamental right to equality?

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)

  3. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  4. E.V. Chinnaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2000)
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Explanation

In Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985), the Supreme Court of India held that caste discrimination is a violation of the fundamental right to equality guaranteed under Article 14 of the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in educational institutions?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 29
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Article 29 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in educational institutions.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment recognized the rights of tribal communities to their traditional lands and resources?

  1. Amendment 1

  2. Amendment 5

  3. Amendment 10

  4. Amendment 25
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Explanation

The 25th Amendment to the Constitution of India, enacted in 1972, recognized the rights of tribal communities to their traditional lands and resources.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against tribal communities?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against tribal communities on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. To provide special provisions for the administration of tribal areas

  2. To list the Scheduled Tribes of India

  3. To specify the powers of the President of India

  4. To define the fundamental rights of citizens
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The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for the administration of tribal areas, including the establishment of Tribal Advisory Councils.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to issue executive orders for the welfare of tribal communities?

  1. Article 342

  2. Article 343

  3. Article 344

  4. Article 345
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Article 342 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to issue executive orders for the welfare of tribal communities.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Indian Constitution allows for the creation of autonomous councils in tribal areas?

  1. Article 244(2)

  2. Article 244(3)

  3. Article 244(4)

  4. Article 244(5)
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Article 244(2) of the Indian Constitution allows for the creation of autonomous councils in tribal areas.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the transfer of tribal lands to non-tribal individuals or entities?

  1. Article 244(1)

  2. Article 244(2)

  3. Article 244(3)

  4. Article 244(4)
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Explanation

Article 244(1) of the Indian Constitution prohibits the transfer of tribal lands to non-tribal individuals or entities.