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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
B
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Explanation
Article 368 of the Indian Constitution specifically empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution. This was added by the Constitution (24th Amendment) Act, 1971. Article 343 deals with official language, 358 with emergency provisions, and 370 (now abrogated) gave special status to Jammu & Kashmir.
B
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Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have its own constitution and significant autonomy over internal matters except defense, communications, and foreign affairs.
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Rigid
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Flexible
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Rigid and flexible
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The Indian Constitution combines both rigid and flexible elements. While some provisions require special majorities to amend (rigid), others can be changed by simple parliamentary majority (flexible). This hybrid nature allows the constitution to maintain fundamental principles while adapting to changing needs.
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It was adopted after adoption of operative Articles of Constitution.
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It envisages that all citizens have fundamental rights.
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It seeks to secure good livelihood to all.
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It is not a part of the Constitution.
A
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The Preamble to the Constitution of India was adopted on October 17, 1949, which was AFTER the adoption of the operative provisions (Articles) on November 26, 1949. This is a historical fact. Option B is incorrect because the Preamble does not specifically mention fundamental rights - that's in Article 12-35. Option C is wrong because 'good livelihood' is not mentioned; the Preamble speaks of 'social, economic and political justice'. Option D is clearly wrong as the Preamble IS part of the Constitution (Kesavananda Bharati case).
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To provide paternity leave
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To organize Gram Sabhas
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To provide for participation of workers in management of industries
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To take steps for separation of judiciary from legislature
C
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Article 43A of the Constitution directs the State to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries. This is a Directive Principle of State Policy inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Directive Principles are non-justiciable guidelines for governance.
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National Council of Educational Research and Training
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Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies
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Indian Oil Corporation
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High Court of Delhi
C
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Article 12 defines 'State' to include government, Parliament, legislatures, and 'all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.' Indian Oil Corporation, being a government company, falls under 'other authorities' and is considered State for enforcing fundamental rights.
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all are equal in the eyes of law
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equals should be treated equally and unequals should not be treated equally
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the equal protection of the laws within the <st1:place><st1:placetype>territory</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename>India</st1:placename></st1:place>
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no discrimination shall be made on the basis of caste, breed, religion, sex or place of birth
B
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the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India
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uniform civil code
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free legal aid
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federation
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right against arbitary arrest and detention
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25 parts, 444 articles and 10 schedules
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22 parts, 444 articles and 12 schedules
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25 parts, 445 articles and 12 schedules
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26 parts, 445 articles and 12 schedules
B
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22 parts, 444 articles and 12 schedules
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right to life
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right to personal liberty
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right to education
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all of these
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distribution of powers between centre and states
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protection of environment and wildlife
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family planning
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seperation of judiciary from the legislature
D
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Explanation
Article 50 of the constitution deals with seperation of judiciary from the legislature.
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Federation of States
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Union of States
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Democratic Republic
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Unitary Federation of States
B
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Explanation
Article 1(1) of the Indian Constitution states: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.' This is a fundamental declaration about India's federal structure. The Union is indestructible; the states may be reorganized.
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U.K.
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Germany
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U.S.A.
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Australia
D
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The Concurrent List (List III) containing subjects on which both Centre and States can legislate was adopted from the Australian Constitution. Australia followed a federal system with a similar division of powers between federal and state governments. The Indian Constitution borrowed from multiple countries - this specific feature came from Australia.
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Part I
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Part II
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Part III
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Part IV
C
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Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III (Articles 12-35) of the Indian Constitution. This part contains the heart of the Constitution guaranteeing basic liberties to citizens. Part I deals with Union Territory, Part II with Citizenship, and Part IV with Directive Principles.