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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 article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability?

  1. Article 15

  2. Article 17

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 25
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality to women?

  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 on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision explicitly prohibits discrimination on the grounds of disability?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 21
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to enact laws related to elections?

  1. Article 324

  2. Article 325

  3. Article 326

  4. Article 327
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution grants Parliament the power to enact laws regulating elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and other bodies.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional article empowers the Election Commission of India to conduct elections?

  1. Article 324

  2. Article 325

  3. Article 326

  4. Article 327
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Explanation

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Election Commission of India to conduct elections to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and to supervise the conduct of elections to the State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils.

Multiple choice

The Indian government's response to political separatist movements has been shaped by which of the following constitutional provisions?

  1. Article 370

  2. Article 35A

  3. The Sixth Schedule

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 370, Article 35A, and the Sixth Schedule are all constitutional provisions that have influenced the Indian government's response to political separatist movements.

Multiple choice

Which branch of the Indian government has the power to interpret laws?

  1. Legislature

  2. Executive

  3. Judiciary

  4. Bureaucracy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The judiciary is the branch of government responsible for interpreting laws. In India, the judiciary consists of the Supreme Court, the High Courts, and the lower courts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a check on the power of the legislature?

  1. Judicial review

  2. Veto power of the President

  3. No-confidence motion

  4. Referendum
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Referendum is not a check on the power of the legislature. It is a direct vote by the people on a particular issue or proposal.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to counsel for juveniles in delinquency proceedings?

  1. Fifth Amendment

  2. Sixth Amendment

  3. Eighth Amendment

  4. Fourteenth Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to counsel for juveniles in delinquency proceedings, ensuring that they have legal representation to protect their rights.

Multiple choice

What are the two types of presidential pardons?

  1. Full and conditional

  2. Absolute and conditional

  3. Full and absolute

  4. Absolute and unconditional
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A Correct answer
Explanation

There are two types of presidential pardons: full and conditional. A full pardon completely wipes out the conviction, while a conditional pardon requires the recipient to meet certain conditions, such as paying restitution or serving a period of probation.

Multiple choice

What are some of the reforms that have been proposed to the presidential pardon power?

  1. Requiring the President to get approval from Congress before issuing a pardon

  2. Limiting the President's ability to pardon people who have been convicted of certain crimes

  3. Creating a new independent body to review pardon applications

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above reforms have been proposed to the presidential pardon power. Some people believe that these reforms would help to ensure that pardons are used fairly and responsibly.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights?

  1. Article 12

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 32
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights. It guarantees six fundamental rights to all citizens, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, the right to form associations or unions, the right to move freely throughout the territory of India, and the right to reside and settle in any part of India.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court?

  1. Article 124

  2. Article 125

  3. Article 126

  4. Article 127
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 124 of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court of India.

Multiple choice

Which case established the doctrine of basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab

  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India

  4. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala established the doctrine of basic structure of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice of India?

  1. Article 124

  2. Article 125

  3. Article 126

  4. Article 127
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 124 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice of India.