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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 deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and States?

  1. Article 245

  2. Article 246

  3. Article 247

  4. Article 248
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 246 of the Indian Constitution provides the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and States, specifying the subjects that fall under the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.

Multiple choice

Which case established the doctrine of basic structure in Indian constitutional law?

  1. S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

  2. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  3. Golak Nath v. State of Punjab

  4. Madras v. Union of India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court's decision in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) established the doctrine of basic structure, which holds that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be amended.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Centre to impose President's Rule in a State?

  1. Article 355

  2. Article 356

  3. Article 357

  4. Article 358
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Centre to impose President's Rule in a State if it is satisfied that the State government is unable to function according to the provisions of the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which case established the principle of federal supremacy in Indian constitutional law?

  1. S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

  2. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  3. Golak Nath v. State of Punjab

  4. Madras v. Union of India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court's decision in Madras v. Union of India (1967) established the principle of federal supremacy, holding that in case of a conflict between a Central law and a State law, the Central law will prevail.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian constitution that guarantees freedom of religion?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Penal Code

  3. The Code of Criminal Procedure

  4. The Hindu Marriage Act
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of religion under Article 25.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the state executive?

  1. Article 154

  2. Article 155

  3. Article 156

  4. Article 157
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 154 of the Indian Constitution deals with the state executive.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To settle disputes between the Union and the States

  3. To safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. To appoint the Prime Minister
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India, not by the Supreme Court.

Multiple choice

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Interpret the Constitution

  2. Settle disputes between the Union and the States

  3. Safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of India has the power to interpret the Constitution, settle disputes between the Union and the States, and safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens.

Multiple choice

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Interpret the Constitution

  2. Settle disputes between the Union and the States

  3. Safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of India has the power to interpret the Constitution, settle disputes between the Union and the States, and safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech?

  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 speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

Multiple choice

How did the Princely States contribute to the drafting of the Indian Constitution?

  1. By sending representatives to the Constituent Assembly

  2. By providing suggestions and inputs to the Constituent Assembly

  3. By ratifying the Constitution

  4. By all of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Princely States contributed to the drafting of the Indian Constitution by sending representatives to the Constituent Assembly, providing suggestions and inputs to the Constituent Assembly, and ratifying the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits racial discrimination in voting?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 19th Amendment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1870, prohibits states from depriving citizens the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the act that allowed for the admission of new states to the Union?

  1. Northwest Ordinance

  2. Articles of Confederation

  3. Constitution of the United States

  4. Homestead Act
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established a process for admitting new states to the Union and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.

Multiple choice

How many states were admitted to the Union during the Civil War?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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A Correct answer
Explanation

West Virginia was the only state admitted to the Union during the Civil War, in 1863.

Multiple choice

How many states were admitted to the Union during the Reconstruction Era?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Three states were admitted to the Union during the Reconstruction Era: Arkansas, North Carolina, and South Carolina.