Civics Polity · General Awareness
Constitutions and Law
2,587 Questions
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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Article 82 mandates the readjustment of constituencies after each census. The Delimitation Commission is indeed a powerful body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be challenged in court.
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Article 110 of the Indian Constitution defines a Money Bill, specifying the conditions under which a bill is classified as such.
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Article 40
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Article 41
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Article 42
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Article 44
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Article 43
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Article 44 of the Indian Constitution provides that the state shall endeavour to secure a uniform civil code for the citizen throughout the territory of India.
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Article 1
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Article 10
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Article 5
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Article 20
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Article 1 of the Indian Constitution states that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States, which establishes the federal structure.
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unwritten
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written
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verbal
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The United States Constitution is a codified, written document, unlike the unwritten constitution of the United Kingdom.
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Article 40 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to organize village panchayats. It is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
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Art. 36
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Art. 39
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Art. 40
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Art. 48
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Article 40 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with powers to function as units of self-government.
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The Indian Constitution currently lists 11 Fundamental Duties, as added by the 42nd Amendment (originally 10) and the 86th Amendment (the 11th duty).
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Judicial review is dealt with under Article 13.
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Article 309
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Article 324
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Article 395
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Article 370
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Article 356
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President's rule refers to Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which deals with the failure of the constitutional machinery of an Indian state.
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Art. 36
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Art. 39
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Art. 40
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Art. 48
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Article 40 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
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the Supreme Court and the Lokpal
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the Lokpal and the Lokayukta
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the Lokayukta and the Supreme Court
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the Administrative Tribunals and the Lokpal
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In India, the Lokayukta (at the state level) and the Supreme Court (via judicial review) are established mechanisms for addressing citizen grievances against administrative actions.
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Article 45
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Article 24
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Article 330
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Article 368
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Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in factories, mines, or any other hazardous employment. This is a fundamental right aimed at protecting children from exploitation.
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Statement 1 is correct: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution seeks to abolish 'untouchability' and its practice, in any form, is forbidden.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 17 itself does not carry any provision of punishment for practice of untouchability. In fact, the Constitution of India lays this responsibility on the Parliament. In this context, the Indian Parliament passed the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.