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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

The supreme court in ....... case held that Articles 21 includes right to die

  1. P. Rathinam/Nagbhushan Patnaik v. union of India

  2. Dr. M. Ismail Faruqui v. union of India

  3. K. Karunakaran v. state of U.P

  4. none of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In P. Rathinam vs Union of India, Supreme Court supported the decision of the High Court of Bombay. In Maruti Sripati Dubal case, court held that under Article 21 'right to life' also include right to die and laid down that section 309 of Indian Penal Court which deals with ‘attempt to commit suicide is a penal offence’ unconstitutional.

Multiple choice

Who makes the Constitution of India?

  1. National Congress

  2. Constitutional Assembly

  3. Drafting Committee

  4. Indian people
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constituent Assembly, elected indirectly, drafted and adopted the Indian Constitution between 1946 and 1949. While the Drafting Committee led by B.R. Ambedkar did the writing, the full Assembly of 299 members debated and approved each article.

Multiple choice

In practice, which system was adopted by Indian constitution?

  1. Federal

  2. Parliamentary

  3. Quasi Federal

  4. Presidential
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While the Constitution has federal features, the practical implementation and the distribution of powers lean towards a quasi-federal structure, often described as federal in form but unitary in bias.

Multiple choice

Under Article 32, the right guaranteed shall not be suspended in all of the following cases, except

  1. direction by the Supreme Court

  2. as otherwise provided by this Constitution

  3. by the order of the President

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Article 32, clause 4 of the Indian Constitution has provided that the right guaranteed by this article shall not be suspended, except as otherwise provided for by this Constitution.

Multiple choice

The President has been authorized by Article 143 to refer to the Supreme Court a question of law or fact, which, in his opinion, is of such nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain its opinion upon it.

On whom is such opinion of the Supreme Court binding?

  1. All courts within the territory of India

  2. The Supreme Court itself in similar future cases

  3. The President

  4. All of above

  5. None of above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

All the courts in the territory of India other than the Supreme Court are concerned. They would be bound by the opinion of the Supreme Court even though it has been given under advisory jurisdiction.

Multiple choice

Article 112 of Indian Constitution relates to:

  1. Provision of Annual Budget

  2. Reservation for Minorities

  3. Centre-State Relations

  4. Monopoly Restriction
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 112 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Annual Financial Statement, which is commonly known as the Union Budget.

Multiple choice

Which of the following emergencies has never been proclaimed in India?

  1. Constitutional breakdown in the States leading to President's rule

  2. Financial emergency due to economic instability

  3. National emergency due to external factors

  4. National emergency due to internal disturbances
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B Correct answer
Explanation

If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared. Such a situation had arisen, but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit.  It remains enforced till the President revokes it. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters. The phrase Emergency period, used loosely when referring to the political history of India, often refers to the third and the most controversial of the three occasions.

Multiple choice

Majority of provisions of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from

  1. UK

  2. USA

  3. Canada

  4. Govt of India Act 1935
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India Act 1935 served as the primary source for the Indian Constitution, providing the structural framework for the federal system. Many administrative details were directly incorporated from this legislation.