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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 provision establishes the independence of the judiciary in India?

  1. Article 121

  2. Article 122

  3. Article 123

  4. Article 124
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Article 121 of the Indian Constitution establishes the independence of the judiciary by securing the tenure of judges and protecting them from removal except through a rigorous impeachment process.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision prohibits the executive from interfering with the judicial process?

  1. Article 20

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 22

  4. Article 23
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Article 20 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the executive from interfering with the judicial process by protecting citizens from being prosecuted and punished for the same offense twice.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision empowers the Supreme Court to review the validity of laws passed by Parliament and state legislatures?

  1. Article 13

  2. Article 14

  3. Article 15

  4. Article 16
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Article 13 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to review the validity of laws passed by Parliament and state legislatures and declare them void if they violate fundamental rights or are inconsistent with the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which Indian constitution article guarantees equality to women?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the fundamental rights of citizens?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 25
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Article 19 of the Indian Constitution deals with the fundamental rights of citizens, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, and the right to form associations or unions.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment in the United States guarantees the right to a public trial?

  1. First Amendment

  2. Fourth Amendment

  3. Fifth Amendment

  4. Sixth Amendment
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The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a public trial, among other rights related to criminal proceedings.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to summon and prorogue Parliament sessions?

  1. Article 85

  2. Article 79

  3. Article 110

  4. Article 103
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Article 85 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to summon and prorogue Parliament sessions.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to prorogue Parliament sessions?

  1. Article 86

  2. Article 79

  3. Article 110

  4. Article 103
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Article 86 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to prorogue Parliament sessions.

Multiple choice

What are the limits of government power?

  1. The Constitution.

  2. The Bill of Rights.

  3. The Supreme Court.

  4. All of the above.
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The limits of government power are defined by the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Supreme Court.

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

Multiple choice

Which state was the last to ratify the 19th Amendment?

  1. Mississippi

  2. Alabama

  3. Georgia

  4. Tennessee
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Tennessee was the last state to ratify the 19th Amendment in 1920, making it the law of the land.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to enact laws for the protection of the environment?

  1. Article 48A

  2. Article 51A(g)

  3. Article 246

  4. Article 253
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Explanation

Article 246 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to enact laws for the protection of the environment. This includes laws related to air, water, and land pollution, as well as the conservation of forests and wildlife.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a concurrent subject under the Indian Constitution?

  1. Education

  2. Health

  3. Environment

  4. Agriculture
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Agriculture is not a concurrent subject under the Indian Constitution. It is a state subject, which means that the state governments have the primary responsibility for enacting laws and policies related to agriculture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key principle of federalism in India?

  1. Cooperative federalism

  2. Competitive federalism

  3. Dual federalism

  4. Fiscal federalism
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Cooperative federalism is a key principle of federalism in India. It emphasizes the need for cooperation and coordination between the central and state governments in order to achieve common goals. This principle is reflected in the various mechanisms for intergovernmental cooperation, such as the Inter-State Council and the National Development Council.

Multiple choice

Which Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects religious freedom?

  1. First Amendment

  2. Second Amendment

  3. Third Amendment

  4. Fourth Amendment
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The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects religious freedom by prohibiting the government from establishing a religion or interfering with the free exercise of religion.