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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

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of tribal languages and culture?

  1. Article 29

  2. Article 30

  3. Article 31

  4. Article 32
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Explanation

Article 29 of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of tribal languages and culture.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. Article 21A

  2. Article 21B

  3. Article 21C

  4. Article 21D
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Article 21A of the Indian Constitution states that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional article guarantees the Right to Information in India?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 32

  4. Article 39A
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Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, which includes the right to information.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers members of parliament to ask questions to the government?

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 32

  3. Article 80

  4. Article 105
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 105 of the Indian Constitution empowers members of parliament to ask questions to the government.

Multiple choice

What is the constitutional basis for affirmative action policies in India?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 21
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, race, sex, or place of birth. It also allows the state to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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The 13th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?

  1. 1st Amendment

  2. 2nd Amendment

  3. 3rd Amendment

  4. 4th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, guarantees the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent?

  1. 3rd Amendment

  2. 4th Amendment

  3. 5th Amendment

  4. 6th Amendment
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The 3rd Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

  1. 4th Amendment

  2. 5th Amendment

  3. 6th Amendment

  4. 7th Amendment
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The 4th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

  1. 5th Amendment

  2. 6th Amendment

  3. 7th Amendment

  4. 8th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 6th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?

  1. 7th Amendment

  2. 8th Amendment

  3. 9th Amendment

  4. 10th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 8th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases?

  1. 7th Amendment

  2. 8th Amendment

  3. 9th Amendment

  4. 10th Amendment
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The 7th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people?

  1. 9th Amendment

  2. 10th Amendment

  3. 11th Amendment

  4. 12th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 10th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits states from passing laws that impair the obligation of contracts?

  1. 10th Amendment

  2. 11th Amendment

  3. 12th Amendment

  4. 13th Amendment
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Explanation

The 11th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1795, prohibits states from passing laws that impair the obligation of contracts.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution establishes the procedure for electing the President and Vice President?

  1. 12th Amendment

  2. 13th Amendment

  3. 14th Amendment

  4. 15th Amendment
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The 12th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1804, establishes the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.