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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 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

  1. Article 32

  2. Article 33

  3. Article 34

  4. Article 35
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Explanation

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Union Public Service Commission?

  1. Article 315

  2. Article 316

  3. Article 317

  4. Article 318
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Article 315 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Union Public Service Commission.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission?

  1. Article 280

  2. Article 281

  3. Article 282

  4. Article 283
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Article 280 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

  1. Article 338

  2. Article 339

  3. Article 340

  4. Article 341
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Article 338 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?

  1. Article 338

  2. Article 339

  3. Article 340

  4. Article 341
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 339 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional article in India mandates the preparation and presentation of the annual budget?

  1. Article 110

  2. Article 112

  3. Article 114

  4. Article 116
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Explanation

Article 112 of the Indian Constitution mandates the preparation and presentation of the annual budget by the government.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of amending or changing a constitution?

  1. Ratification

  2. Amendment

  3. Repeal

  4. Referendum
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Explanation

An amendment is a formal change or addition to a constitution, usually requiring a special process of approval.

Multiple choice

What is the constitutional basis for secularism in India?

  1. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution.

  2. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution.

  3. Article 28 of the Indian Constitution.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution states that India is a secular state, while Articles 25 and 28 guarantee the freedom of religion and conscience and prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, respectively.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document that declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain?

  1. The Declaration of Independence

  2. The Constitution of the United States

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation
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The Declaration of Independence was the document that declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document that established the framework for the government of the United States?

  1. The Constitution of the United States

  2. The Declaration of Independence

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation
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The Constitution of the United States is the document that established the framework for the government of the United States.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document that guaranteed certain basic rights to the citizens of the United States?

  1. The Bill of Rights

  2. The Constitution of the United States

  3. The Declaration of Independence

  4. The Articles of Confederation
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The Bill of Rights is the document that guaranteed certain basic rights to the citizens of the United States.

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 basis of sex, among other grounds.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution of India empowers the state governments to establish SDMAs?

  1. Article 243G

  2. Article 243H

  3. Article 243I

  4. Article 243J
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Article 243G of the Constitution of India empowers the state governments to establish SDMAs for effective disaster management.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC)?

  1. Decentralization of power

  2. Delegation of authority

  3. Centralization of power

  4. Public participation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Centralization of power is not a recommendation of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) as it is the opposite of decentralization, which is a key component of administrative reforms.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian constitution prohibits caste-based discrimination?

  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 caste-based discrimination in various forms, including access to public places, employment, and education.