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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

How many justices dissented from the majority opinion in the District of Columbia v. Heller case?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Two justices, John Paul Stevens and Stephen Breyer, dissented from the majority opinion in the District of Columbia v. Heller case.

Multiple choice

What did the dissenting justices argue in the District of Columbia v. Heller case?

  1. That the Second Amendment only applies to militias

  2. That the Second Amendment does not protect an individual's right to keep and bear arms

  3. That the District of Columbia's gun ban was a reasonable restriction on the Second Amendment right

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The dissenting justices argued that the Second Amendment only applies to militias, that the Second Amendment does not protect an individual's right to keep and bear arms, and that the District of Columbia's gun ban was a reasonable restriction on the Second Amendment right.

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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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of the press?

  1. First Amendment

  2. Second Amendment

  3. Third Amendment

  4. Fourth Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of the press, which includes the right to publish and distribute information without government interference.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Central Government to establish SEZs?

  1. Article 246

  2. Article 248

  3. Article 253

  4. Article 254
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 248 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Central Government to establish SEZs.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States, except as punishment for a crime.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited states from depriving citizens of the right to vote based on race?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1870, prohibited states from depriving citizens of the right to vote based on race.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 18

  4. Article 25
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion, allowing individuals to freely profess, practice, and propagate their religion.

Multiple choice

What is the future of the Voting Rights Act?

  1. It is likely to be overturned by the Supreme Court

  2. It is likely to be upheld by the Supreme Court

  3. It is likely to be amended by Congress

  4. It is uncertain
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The future of the Voting Rights Act is uncertain. The Supreme Court is likely to rule on the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act in the near future. It is also possible that Congress could amend the Voting Rights Act.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States?

  1. Article 246

  2. Article 247

  3. Article 248

  4. Article 249
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 246 of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the States.

Multiple choice

Which list in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Centre?

  1. Union List

  2. State List

  3. Concurrent List

  4. Residual List
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Centre.

Multiple choice

Which list in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are exclusively under the jurisdiction of the States?

  1. Union List

  2. State List

  3. Concurrent List

  4. Residual List
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are exclusively under the jurisdiction of the States.

Multiple choice

Which list in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are under the jurisdiction of both the Centre and the States?

  1. Union List

  2. State List

  3. Concurrent List

  4. Residual List
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are under the jurisdiction of both the Centre and the States.

Multiple choice

Which list in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are not specifically assigned to either the Centre or the States?

  1. Union List

  2. State List

  3. Concurrent List

  4. Residual List
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Residual List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects that are not specifically assigned to either the Centre or the States.