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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

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Articles 15 and 21 of the Constitution and gave directions on the subject to the state to frame guidelines ?

  1. Nisha Priya Bhatia Vs. Union of India

  2. Railway Board Vs. Chandrima Dass

  3. Apparel Export Promotion Council Vs. A. K. Chopra

  4. Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan, the Supreme Court held that sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Articles 15 and 21 of the Constitution and gave directions on the subject to the state to frame guidelines.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India

  1. provides for separation of powers in rigid sense

  2. has no scheme of separation of powers in a rigid sense

  3. is not concerned with the subject of separation of powers

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Constitution of India has no separation of powers in a rigid sense.

Multiple choice

Administrative agencies derive their authority

  1. from a ‘code’

  2. from the constitution alone

  3. from the laws made by the agencies

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Administrative agencies derive their authority through a code, constitution and from the laws made by agencies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

  1. It is not enforceable in a court of law.

  2. The Supreme Court has ruled that it is not a part of the Constitution.

  3. It has been amended twice.

  4. All of the above

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Preamble is non-justiciable - courts cannot enforce it directly. However, the Supreme Court has ruled that it IS part of the Constitution (Kesavananda Bharati case). The Preamble has been amended only once (42nd Amendment, 1976) to add 'socialist', 'secular', and 'integrity'.

Multiple choice

The Concurrent List or List-III is a list of 47 items given in Part XI of the Constitution of India. Part XI consists of articles on which of the following aspects?

  1. The Scheduled and Tribal Areas

  2. Trade and Commerce within the territory of India

  3. Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions

  4. Relations between the Union and the States
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Part XI of the Constitution of India (Articles 245-263) deals with 'Relations between the Union and the States'. This part includes the distribution of legislative powers through the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List (List III with 47 items). It covers crucial aspects like legislative relations, administrative relations, and the framework for center-state cooperation in governance.

Multiple choice

The idea of Fundamental Rights was taken from the constitution of

  1. England

  2. America

  3. Ireland

  4. Japan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution were borrowed from the US Constitution (Bill of Rights). The framers adapted American concepts like due process, equal protection, and judicial review to Indian conditions.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India has been divided into

  1. 20 parts

  2. 22 parts

  3. 24 parts

  4. 25 parts
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, and establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions. The Constitution of India has been divided into 25 parts currently.

Multiple choice

India is a Union of States. This feature is borrowed from the

  1. American Constitution

  2. British Constitution

  3. Canadian Constitution

  4. Russian Constitution
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Constitution describes India as a 'Union of States,' borrowed from the Canadian Constitution. This emphasizes that states are not independent entities but units of an indivisible union. The American Constitution uses a federal structure where states joined voluntarily. The British Constitution is unitary. The Russian model is different.

Multiple choice

Which of the following describes India as a Secular State?

  1. Directive Principles

  2. The Sixth Schedule

  3. Appendix

  4. Preamble to the Constitution
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India to be a 'Secular' state, meaning the state treats all religions equally and does not promote or discriminate based on religion. The Directive Principles contain policy guidelines. The Sixth Schedule deals with tribal areas. The Appendix is not a constitutional feature.