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Constitutions and Law

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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 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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B Correct answer
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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Minister for Tribal Affairs?

  1. Article 338A

  2. Article 338B

  3. Article 338C

  4. Article 338D
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Explanation

Article 338A of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Minister for Tribal Affairs.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Governor for a state?

  1. Article 153

  2. Article 154

  3. Article 155

  4. Article 156
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 155 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Governor for a state.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?

  1. 15th Amendment

  2. 16th Amendment

  3. 17th Amendment

  4. 19th Amendment
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Explanation

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court in national security?

  1. Interpreting the Constitution and laws relating to national security

  2. Reviewing the legality of executive actions in national security

  3. Declaring war

  4. Resolving disputes between the President and Congress over national security policy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Declaring war is a power of Congress, not the Supreme Court.

Multiple choice

What is the First Amendment to the United States Constitution?

  1. It prohibits the government from establishing a religion.

  2. It guarantees the right to free speech.

  3. It prohibits the government from interfering with the free exercise of religion.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, and prohibits the government from establishing a religion.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official languages of the Union?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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Explanation

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution deals with the official languages of the Union.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to religious freedom?

  1. Article 18

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 20

  4. Article 21

  5. Article 25
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Explanation

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to religious freedom, including the right to practice, profess, and propagate one's religion.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Universal adult suffrage

  2. Fundamental rights

  3. Parliamentary democracy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Constitution guarantees universal adult suffrage, fundamental rights, and a parliamentary democracy.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of tribal rights?

  1. Article 244

  2. Article 371

  3. Article 24

  4. Article 370
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 371 of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of tribal rights and empowers the President to specify areas where special provisions are needed for the protection of tribal communities.