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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

The Declaration of Independence was and is

  1. legally binding

  2. not legally binding
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Declaration of Independence is a statement of principles and a list of grievances against the British Crown, but it does not serve as a legal framework or governing document for the U.S. government.

Multiple choice

Which of these lines is NOT from The Declaration of Independence?

  1. " Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness."

  2. "We hold these truths to be self-evident"

  3. "these United Colonies are [..]Free and Independent States

  4. "We the people of the United States [...] establish this .."
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'We the people of the United States' is the opening of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, not the Declaration of Independence.

Multiple choice

Which of these quotes is from The Declaration of Independence?

  1. "Ask not what your country can do for you ..."

  2. “that all men are created equal

  3. ... slavery [...] shall [not] exist within the United States

  4. the right [...] to keep [...] arms, shall not be infringed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'that all men are created equal' is a foundational statement found in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence.

Multiple choice

Supreme law making authority in India is the

  1. Supreme Court of India

  2. Parliament

  3. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

  4. Ministry of Law, India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body, possessing the authority to make, amend, and repeal laws for the entire country.

Multiple choice

The highest constitutional authority to interpret the constitution is

  1. Ministry of Law, India

  2. The Parliament of India

  3. President of India

  4. Supreme Court of India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of India is the final arbiter and interpreter of the Constitution. It holds the power of judicial review to ensure laws and actions align with constitutional provisions.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional body has the power to look into Election petitions?

  1. High Court

  2. Election Commission of India

  3. Parliament of India

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

Election petitions challenging the validity of an election are heard by the High Court of the respective state. This is a judicial process, not an administrative one handled by the Election Commission.

Multiple choice

Name and territory of the Union -

  1. India, that is India , shall be a Union of states.

  2. India , that is England , shall be a Union of states.

  3. India , that is bharat, shall b a Union of states .

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Multiple choice

Which one is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?

  1. It adopted the universal adult franchise

  2. It gave politicians special powers

  3. It provided equality before the law to all citizens
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Constitution is built on democratic principles, equality, and justice. It does not grant special powers to politicians; rather, it emphasizes the rule of law and equality for all citizens.