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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 civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

With respect to the Indian constitution being a 'Living Document' which of the following statements is true? 

  1. The Constitution is the expression of the will of the people, so there must be a provision to change.

  2. The Constitution is a statement of the philosophy of the country. It can never be changed.

  3. The Constitution is a sacred document. Therefore any talk of changing it is against democracy.

  4. Both B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution of India is a living document meaning it is amenable to changes and requires amendment as per the time, necessities and social and cultural necessities. The makers of constitution have understood this necessity and provide for amendment in the provisions of constitution itself. The first amendment was made within one year of coming into force i.e., in 1951. The philosophy of Indian constitution is reflected in its preamble which express the hopes and aspirations of people.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

With respect to the evolution of the constitution as a living document, which of the following limitations has the theory of the basic structure of the constitution placed on its amendment?

  1. The theory of the basic structure says that no amendment can violate the basic structure of the Constitution.

  2. The theory of the basic structure places the Judiciary as the final authority in deciding if an amendment violates the basic structure of the Constitution.

  3. The theory of the basic structure places the power of determining what constitutes the basic structure on the voters.

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Basic Structure theory is judicial innovation. The constitution itself has made judiciary the guarantor and defender of the constitution so the onus is upon judiciary to protect the constitution from being violated in its entirety. The Part III of the constitution is of utmost importance as it contains the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed against the State. Thus, the judiciary has placed restriction in the spirit of the constitution that state cannot make any law which has tendency to abridge fundamental rights of the citizens and any such law made shall be void. Apart from fundamental rights there are numerous other things which have been incorporated in the basic structure. 

Multiple choice

Which Article does not deal with Union Budget?

  1. Article 113

  2. Article 115

  3. Article 116

  4. Article 118
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Articles 112 to 117 deal with the Union Budget and financial procedures. Article 118 deals with the rules of procedure in each House of Parliament, not the budget.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Our Constitution gives the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the__________.

  1. The Lok Sabha

  2. The country

  3. The states

  4. Both (b) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajya Sabha represents the interests of the states and union territories in the Indian Parliament, giving it special powers regarding matters that affect the states.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers the vice president the vice- president the vice-president

Which of the following article deals with the election of vice-president?

  1. Article 62

  2. Article 64

  3. Article 63

  4. Article 66
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the Indian Government after the President. Article 66 deals with the election of the Vice-President. He is elected by an electoral college consisting of all the elected members of both houses of the Parliament and holds office for a term of 5 years.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Which article of Indian constitution has the provision regarding the SC commirrion ? 

  1. Article 90

  2. Article 338

  3. Article 336

  4. Article 330
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article   338 of the constitution provides for the special officer for the schedule castes and scheduledtribes to investigate all matters relating to safeguard provided for the schedule castes under the constitution.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Which of the following function performed by the National commission for scheduled caste ?

  1. To investigate and monitor all matters relating to safeguard provided for the schedule can be under the constitution.

  2. To inquire into specific complaints like with respect to deprivation of rights and safeguards of the schedule castes.

  3. Full implementation of various acts like the PCR Act, 1995 and SC and ST(POA), Act 1989.

  4. All the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Commission for Scheduled Caste is a constitutional body under Article 338 appointed by the President. It has been established to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Caste. It consists of a chairperson, Vice-chairperson and five other members to be appointed by the President of India. It is committed to:

1) Full implementation of the various acts like the PCR Act, 1955 and SC and ST (POA) Act, 1989.  
2) To investigate and monitor all matters relating to safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes the Constitution or under any other law for the time being in force or under any order of the government and to evaluate the working of such safeguards; 
3) To inquire into specific complaints about the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Article 51(A) of the Indian Constitution deals with the ________________.

  1. Fundamental rights

  2. Fundamental duties

  3. Directive principle of state policy

  4. Prime minister's power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Article 51(A) of the Indian Constitution has originally ten but currently eleven in number Fundamental duties.
Duties are obligatory for the citizens and not made enforceable by a writ of a court but it is hoped that every citizen should oblige to the duties enshrined in the Constitution.
Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Under which article of Constitution of India the eligibility requirement of Governor are specified?

  1. Article 157 and Article 158

  2. Article 160 and Article 161

  3. Article 166 and Article 167

  4. Article 170 and Article 171
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows: A governor must be a citizen of India. He/she must be at least 35 years old and must not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Under which Article of Constitution Governor can not be summoned for questioning?

  1. Article 361

  2. Article 321

  3. Article 356

  4. Article 365
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 361 of the constitution, governor can not be summoned for questioning  except on his voluntary willingness to testify in the court in support of his controversial deeds though the unconstitutional decisions taken by the governor would be declared invalid by the courts.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

India is called a secular state because _______. 

  1. people have the supreme right to make decisions.

  2. head of the state is an elected person.

  3. people should live like brothers and sister.

  4. government will not favour any religion.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Secularism in India means equal treatment of all religions by the state. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However, neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and state. The laws implicitly require the state and its institutions to recognize and accept all religions, enforce parliamentary laws instead of religious laws, and respect pluralism. India does not have an official state religion.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

Which among the following statements about India's constitution is wrong? 

  1. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion

  2. Gives official status to one religion

  3. Provides to all individuals freedom to profess any religion

  4. Ensures equality of citizens within religious communities.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian constitution does not give official status to one religion. It is a Secular Nation. Secularism in India means equal treatment of all religions by the state. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However, neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and state. The laws implicitly require the state and its institutions to recognize and accept all religions, enforce parliamentary laws instead of religious laws, and respect pluralism.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

Which of the following is not a feature of Secularism as spelled out in the Constitution of India?

  1. No State religion

  2. Freedom of conscience

  3. Theological State

  4. Freedom to manage religious affairs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In all the nations India stands out as the only secular state having no state religion and no single officially patronized religion. Religion-State relations in this country are in fact unique in every sense of the term.

Freedom of religion- All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion.

Group Rights- Every religious denomination or any section thereof has the right to manage its religious affairs; establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes; and own, acquire and administer properties of all kinds.