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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
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forty-fourth Amendment
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forty-second Amendment
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forty-first Amendment
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fortieth Amendment
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Explanation
The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".
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provides for consequential seniority in matters of promotion in favour of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes
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provides for keeping unfilled vacancies of a year reserved for SC/ST candidates separate from the vacancies of succeeding years, for determining the ceiling of fifty percent
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permits the state to show any favour to any class of persons
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prohibits discrimination against the access to shops, public restaurants and place of public entertainment
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According to this Act, the Government has decided to continue the existing policy of reservation in promotion for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
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Council of States
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House of People
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Either 1 or 2
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None of the above
C
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An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament.
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distribution of revenue during the emergency promulgated under Article 352 of the Constitution
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duty of the Union to protect states against external aggression and internal disturbances
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the power of Parliament to legislate on matters not enumerated under Union list
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None of the above
B
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Article 355 of the Constitution of India provides that it shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
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A. K. Gopalan V. State of Madras
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Berubari Union case
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Keshavanand Bharti V. State of Kerala
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None of the above
C
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It was held in this case of Keshavanand Bharti V. State of Kerala that the Preamble to the Constitution of India is a part of the Constitution.
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Article 164 (1B)
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Article 162
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Article 163 (1)
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None of the above
D
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Article 163 (2) of the Indian Constitution provides that if any question arises whether any matter is or is not a matter as respects which the Governor is by or under this Constitution required to act in his discretion, the decision of the Governor in his discretion shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion.
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Free Legal Aid
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Free and Compulsory Education
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Free Housing to the Poor
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Free Medical Aid to the Citizens
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Article 39A of the Constitution of India deals with equal justice and free legal aid.
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Article 114
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Article 115
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Article 116
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Article 117
D
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Explanation
The special provisions to Finance Bills are provided under the Constitution of India in Article 117.
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Constituent Assembly of Free India
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Constitution of India
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Indian Independence Act
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People of India
D
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Explanation
These are the opening words of the preamble of the Indian Constitution, “ WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens."
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Ninth Schedule
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Seventh Schedule
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Fifth Schedule
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Third Schedule
C
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Explanation
Provisions as to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes are in fifth schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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Section 45
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Section 15
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Section 53-A
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Section 35
D
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Explanation
Section 35 of the transfer of property act deals with doctrine of election.
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Explanation
Article 24 of the Indian Constitution provides that no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.
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High Court’s power of superintendence
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power of Speaker
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election of Vice President
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None of these
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Explanation
Article 227 of the Indian Constitution provides that every High court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction.
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the Fundamental Duty
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the Preamble
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the directive principales of state policy
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None of these
B
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Explanation
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution encapsulates the ideals, philosophy, and objectives of the Constitution. It reflects the dreams and aspirations of the founding fathers, declaring India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.
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to safeguard the Fundamental Rights of citizens
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to make commentary on the Constitution
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to decide the legal conflicts between two states or among states and the central government
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to declare unlawful what is not constitutionally right
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Explanation
Through Article 32, the Supreme Court acts as the guardian of Fundamental Rights. Citizens can directly approach the SC for enforcement of FRs. Dr. Ambedkar considered this right as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution, making it the SC's most crucial function.