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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 political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

Election Commission of India is a permanent _________________.

  1. Constitutional body

  2. Semi-governmental body

  3. Statuory body

  4. Dependent body
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body because it was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950. The Constitution of India has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and to the offices of President and Vice-President of India, thus making it permanent for the functioning of democracy. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the bodies are not formed permanently in accordance with the Constitution and can be dissolved anytime, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

The constitutional body that makes decision regarding the elections in India is __________________.

  1. Supreme Court

  2. UPSC

  3. Election Commission

  4. Auditor -General
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission is an autonomous Constitutional body that regulates elections in the India.  EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results.  It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the __________.

  1. NITI Aayog

  2. Planning Commission

  3. Election Commission

  4. National Human Rights Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the Election Commission. It is a constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections to various posts in the country. This Article says that the election commission in India shall consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and such other Commissioners as the President may from time to time fix.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

The ____________ has to ensure free and fair elections in India.

  1. Supreme Court

  2. High Court

  3. Election Commission

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission is a constitutional body created on  ‎25 January 1950 as per Article 324 of the Constitution. It is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to various posts in the country. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

The Constitution of India has made detailed provisions for the free and fair elections in which part of the Constitution?

  1. Part III

  2. Part XV

  3. Part IV

  4. Part IV (A)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Part XV of the Constitution of India consists of Articles on Elections. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India shall be vested in the election commission.

Under the supervision of the commission, free and fair elections have been held in India at regular intervals as per the principles enshrined in the Constitution.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

Plato's idea of a constitution is _________________.

  1. Much similar from the modern understanding of this term

  2. Much different from the modern understanding of this term

  3. Exactly similar to the modern understanding of this term

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Plato's idea of a constitution is much different from the modern understanding of this term. By constitution, he meant a particular way of life the people of a society have designed for their wellbeing. This included social customs, traditions, practices and also politics and government to oversee all these.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

The Article _____ of the Indian Constitution prohibits Untouchability.

  1. 17

  2. 21A

  3. 25

  4. 29
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 17 of the Constitution is the Fundamental Right which abolishes the practice of untouchability and makes it an offence punishable by law. In pursuance of this Article, The Untouchability Offences Act, 1955 renamed as Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1976 was enacted by the parliament which provides for pehal provisions for such practices.

Multiple choice popular struggles and movements political science

What is the special Constitutional position of Jammu & Kashmir ?

  1. Indian lawas are not applicable.

  2. It has its own Constitution.

  3. It is not one of the integral parts of Indian Union.

  4. It is above Indian Constitution.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The special Constitutional position of Jammu and Kashmir is that it has its own Constitution. By virtue of Article 370 of the Constitution of India which deals with the "Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions" such special status has been granted to Jammu and Kashmir. 

Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
The special reservation of 4% in favour of Muslims was struck down as unconstitutional by _______________.

  1. High Court of Madras

  2. High Court of Andhra Pradesh

  3. High Court of Delhi

  4. High Court of Kerala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court restored the Andhra Pradesh law providing 4% exclusive quota in jobs and educational institutions for backward groups among Muslims. The interim order passed by SC revived the law which was struck down as unconstitutional by a seven-judge bench of the Andhra high court on the 9ground that it violated the constitutional provision forbidding faith-based quota. 

Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

Operations of the High Court comes under which Article of the Constitution of India?

  1. Article 212

  2. Article 213

  3. Article 214

  4. Article 215
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Article 214 every State has a High Court operating within its territorial jurisdiction. Parliament has the power to establish a common High Court for two or more States. For example, Punjab and Haryana have a common High Court.

Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

The Constitution gives the powers of superintendence over all subordinate courts to the High Courts under Article _____________.

  1. 226

  2. 227

  3. 228

  4. 229
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Under Article 227 it is specifically provided that the High Court has the power of superintendence over all the courts and tribunals throughout its jurisdictional territory, except military tribunals. 
This power of supervision is a very wide power as it extends to all courts as well as tribunals within the State, whether such court or tribunal is subject to the appellate jurisdiction of High Court or not.
Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

Pre-constitution __________ decisions are binding on the __________ unless overruled by the _________.

  1. Supreme Court; Privy Council; High Court

  2. High Court; Privy Council; Supreme Court

  3. Privy Council; High Court; Supreme Court

  4. High Court; Supreme Court; Privy Council
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Privy Council was the highest appellate authority of British India for matters arising out of the ordinary law. After the post-independence, the Privy Council was abolished. The Indian constituent assembly passed the abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act 1949 to abolish the jurisdiction of Privy Council in respect of appeals from India and also to provide for pending appeals.  The Supreme court has inherited the jurisdiction of the Privy Council after its abolition. The jurisdiction of the Supreme court under the present constitution is much more extensive than that of the Federal Court and the Privy Council. The Supreme Court is a court of record and can review its own decision. Pre-Constitution Privy Council decisions are binding on the High Court unless it is overruled by the Supreme Court. Supreme Court has the power to overrule the Privy Council decisions and after overruling the decision and not binding.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

The total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution is __________.

  1. 9

  2. 10

  3. 11

  4. 12
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Option C is the correct answer. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These were incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act. Fundamental duties are not enforceable by courts. 
Eleven fundamental duties for citizens are:
1. To abide by and respect the constitution, the national flag, and national anthem.
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideas of the freedom struggle.
3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
4. To defend the country and render national service when required.
5. To promote common brotherhood and establish dignity of women.
6. To preserve the rich heritage of nation's composite culture.
7. To protect and improve the natural environment.
8. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry.
9. To safeguard public property and abjure violence.
10. To strive for excellence in all sphere of individual and collective activity.
11. To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. (This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002)
Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Directive Principles of State Policy were incorporated in the Constitution _________________.

  1. To establish a socialistic welfare state

  2. To ensure freedom to the citizens from an excess of governance

  3. To make India a secular and democratic state

  4. To give directions to the citizens in performing their duties
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Directive Principles are the guidelines to be followed by the government in the governance of the country. These principles give directions and instructions to legislators and government authorities to keep them in mind while making or implementing policies. They are called Directive Principles because the government has to keep these in mind while making laws.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

In the Indian Constitution developing of the scientific temper and attitude of humanism forms part of the _____________.

  1. Preamble

  2. Fundamental Rights

  3. Directive principles of State Policy

  4. Fundamental Duties
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform" is one of the fundamental duties of the people of the Republic of India, according to the Constitution of India.