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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 ____________extended the rights of Englishmen in 1688.

  1. Magna Carta

  2. English Bill of Rights

  3. U.S. Constitution

  4. Declaration of the Rights of Man
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The English Bill of Rights, enacted in 1689 following the Glorious Revolution of 1688, established constitutional requirements and limited the powers of the monarchy.

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Which article of the Constitution says,'all are equal before the law'?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 13

  3. Article 15

  4. Article 12
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 14 of the constitution of India is a fundamental right which guarantees right to equality to all persons. It says that all persons are equal before the law which implies absence of any special privileges to any person and equal application of law on all persons alike.

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According to Constitution of India, what is the primary duty of government?

  1. To raise the people's standard of living

  2. To ensure proper nutrition

  3. To improve public health

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India states that the primary duty of the government is to raise the people's standard of living, to ensure proper nutrition and to improve public health.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the supreme law of the land in India?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Penal Code

  3. The Code of Criminal Procedure

  4. The Indian Evidence Act
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land in India.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official languages of India?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution deals with the official languages of India.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional article empowers the Election Commission of India to conduct elections?

  1. Article 324

  2. Article 325

  3. Article 326

  4. Article 327
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Explanation

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Election Commission of India to conduct elections to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the state legislative assemblies, and the offices of the President and Vice President.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document signed by King John of England in 1215 that limited the power of the monarchy?

  1. The Magna Carta

  2. The Bill of Rights

  3. The Declaration of Independence

  4. The Constitution of the United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John of England in 1215 that limited the power of the monarchy and established the principle of due process of law.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a document that can be used as proof of residence for voter registration in India?

  1. Electricity Bill

  2. Water Bill

  3. Telephone Bill

  4. Aadhaar Card
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aadhaar Card is not a document that can be used as proof of residence for voter registration in India.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the use of English as an official language for communication between the Union and a State?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 344 of the Indian Constitution states that the English language shall be used for communication between the Union and a State, and between States.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify the languages to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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Correct answer
Explanation

Article 348 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify the languages to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the use of regional languages in education?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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Correct answer
Explanation

Article 350A of the Indian Constitution provides for the use of regional languages in education.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the promotion and development of Hindi?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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Correct answer
Explanation

Article 351 of the Indian Constitution provides for the promotion and development of Hindi.