question_answer 1)
Fundamental Right to ... has been deleted by the ... Amendment Act.
A)
Form associations; 44th done
clear
B)
Property; 44th done
clear
C)
against exploitation; 42nd done
clear
D)
private property; 42nd done
clear
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question_answer 2)
Regarding equality before law, the Indian Constitution makes exceptions in the case of
A)
President or a Governor done
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B)
Foreign sovereigns only done
clear
C)
President only done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 3)
Constitution permits preventive detention but stipulates that;
A)
no one should be detained beyond three months unless an Adviory Board authorises further detention. done
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B)
grounds for detention should be conveyed to the person before arresting him done
clear
C)
the person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest done
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D)
All of the above done
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question_answer 4)
_______can impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights of Indians?
A)
Supreme Court done
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B)
Parliament done
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C)
President on the advice of the Council of Ministers done
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D)
None of these as restrictions are provided in the Constitution done
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question_answer 5)
Enforcement of Directive Principles depends on
A)
Courts done
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B)
Effective opposition in the Parliament done
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C)
Resources available to the Government done
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D)
Public cooperation done
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question_answer 6)
If the State implements a Directive Principle calling for equitable distribution of material resources it
A)
is put in the Ninth Schedule done
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B)
is not void even if it violates the rights in Articles 14 and 19 done
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C)
can be struck down by the Supreme Court on grounds of violating Fundamental Rights done
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D)
is not void if it violates a fundamental right done
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question_answer 7)
A new fundamental duty was included in Part IV A under Article 51 A through Constitutional Amendment numbered
A)
Forty-Second done
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B)
Forty-Fourth done
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C)
Eighty-Sixth done
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D)
Ninety-Second done
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question_answer 8)
Right to Information Act, 2005 is :
A)
A fundamental right under the Constitution done
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B)
Available only to citizens done
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C)
Applicable for all public and private bodies done
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D)
Applicable for all states done
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question_answer 9)
Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'?
A)
Article 24 done
clear
B)
Article 45 done
clear
C)
Article 330 done
clear
D)
Article 368 done
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question_answer 10)
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution
A)
to make the fundamental rights more effective done
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B)
to check anti-national, subversive and unconstitutional agitations done
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C)
to accord priority to the directive principles over fundamental rights done
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D)
to achieve all the above objectives done
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question_answer 11)
A fundamental Right guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended only by
A)
a proclamation of national emergency done
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B)
an Act passed by the Parliament done
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C)
an amendment of the Constitution done
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D)
the judicial decision of the Supreme Court done
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question_answer 12)
"The state shall strive to promote the welfare of people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social, economic and political-shall inform all the institutions of the national life." This provision is contained in which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution?
A)
Article 39 done
clear
B)
Article 46 done
clear
C)
Article 38 done
clear
D)
Article 37 done
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question_answer 13)
The Directive Principles of State Policy are incorporated in
A)
Part III (Articles 36-51) done
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B)
Part IV (Articles 36-51) done
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C)
Part V (Articles 19-21) done
clear
D)
Part II (Articles 36-56) done
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question_answer 14)
A writ of prohibition is an order issued by the supreme court or high court which
A)
affects the production and consumption of liquor done
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B)
prohibits the police from arresting a person done
clear
C)
forbids the administrative authority from taking a particular action done
clear
D)
prohibits a quasi-judicial authority from proceeding with a case done
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question_answer 15)
The 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution withdrew the Fundamental Right:
A)
to freedom of religion done
clear
B)
to constitutional remedies done
clear
C)
to property done
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D)
against exploitation done
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question_answer 16)
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A)
B)
C)
D)
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question_answer 17)
Which one of the following is not included in Article 19 of the constitution of India, pertaining to the Right to Freedom?
A)
Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India done
clear
B)
Right to form associations or unions done
clear
C)
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions done
clear
D)
Right to assemble peacefully and without arms done
clear
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question_answer 18)
What are the Directive principles State policy?
A)
The main objectives of the framers of the Constitution done
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B)
The principles that are expected to guide the state in the governance of the country done
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C)
The ideals of a Welfare State that should be accept-able to all right-thinking persons. done
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D)
Social rights are opposed to personal rights, enumerated a Part III. done
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question_answer 19)
Which one of the following is not a correct statement in relation to the provisions of the Indian Constitution?
A)
No person shall be convicated of any offence except for violation of law in force at the time of commission done
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B)
No person shall be denied bail done
clear
C)
No person shall be punished for (he same offence more than once done
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D)
No person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself done
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question_answer 20)
Which of the following Fundamental Duties have been enumerated in our Constitution for the citizens?
A)
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem done
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B)
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom done
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C)
To uphold and protect the sovereignly, unity and integrity of India done
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D)
All of the above done
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question_answer 21)
Which one of the following is incorrect?
A)
Our Constitution does not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of his religion, in matters of employment to public services or holding public offices done
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B)
Our Constitution does not prohibit the imparting of religious instruction in educational institutions run by the Government done
clear
C)
The Constitution of India guarantees to all the citizens of India the right to profess, practise and propagate a religion of their choice done
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D)
No person can be made to pay taxes for the promotion of any particular religion under our Constitution done
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question_answer 22)
Article 21 declares that - "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law" The protection under article 21 is:
A)
Against arbitrary legislative action. done
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B)
Against arbitrary executive action. done
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C)
Both A & B. done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 23)
Which of the following writs can be issued against administrative authorities?
A)
Prohibition, Certiorari & Mandamus. done
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B)
Certiorari & Mandamus. done
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C)
Prohibition & Mandamus. done
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D)
Prohibition & Certiorari. done
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question_answer 24)
The Preventive Detention Act has a restraining effect on:
A)
Right of Equality done
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B)
Right to Freedom done
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C)
Right to Religion done
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D)
Right to Constitutional Remedies done
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question_answer 25)
If Reasonable restriction on the rights of Indian citizens can be imposed by:
A)
the President done
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B)
the Parliament done
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C)
the Supreme Court done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 26)
Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of a Fundamental Right?
A)
Article 13 done
clear
B)
Article 14 done
clear
C)
Article 32 done
clear
D)
Article 34 done
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question_answer 27)
Freedom of speech under the Indian constitution is subject to reasonable restriction on the grounds of protection of
A)
sovereignty and integrity of the country done
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B)
the dignity of the office of the Prime Minister done
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C)
both [a] and [b] done
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D)
none of the above done
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question_answer 28)
Cultural and Educational rights include:
A)
Right of minorities to establish and administer their educational institutions done
clear
B)
Right of minorities to promote their language done
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C)
Right against discrimination for admission to educational institutions on the grounds of religion, race or caste done
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D)
All of these done
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question_answer 29)
The granting of fundamental rights to citizens aims at ensuring:
A)
an independent judiciary done
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B)
socialistic government done
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C)
individual liberty done
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D)
none of these done
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question_answer 30)
Which fundamental right is concerned with abolition of social distinctions?
A)
Right to equality done
clear
B)
Right against exploitation done
clear
C)
Right to life and liberty done
clear
D)
Cultural and educational rights done
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question_answer 31)
The Fundamental Rights have the sanction of:
A)
the Supreme Court done
clear
B)
the Constitution done
clear
C)
majority opinion done
clear
D)
the Government done
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question_answer 32)
How can the Fundamental Rights be suspended?
A)
If Parliament passes a law by two-thirds majority done
clear
B)
If the Supreme Court orders it done
clear
C)
If the President orders it in the tune of National Emergency done
clear
D)
They can never be suspended done
clear
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question_answer 33)
Which one of the following writs literally means 'we command'?
A)
Habeas Corpus done
clear
B)
Mandamus done
clear
C)
Quo Warranto done
clear
D)
Certiorari done
clear
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question_answer 34)
In India, Mandamus will lie against:
A)
officers bound to do a public duty done
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B)
Government done
clear
C)
both officers and the Government done
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D)
none of these done
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question_answer 35)
The writ of prohibition issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court is issued against:
A)
judicial or quasi-judicial authorities done
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B)
administrative and judicial authorities done
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C)
administrative authorities only done
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D)
administrative authorities and government done
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question_answer 36)
Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
A)
To vote in public elections done
clear
B)
To develop the scientific temper done
clear
C)
To safeguard public property done
clear
D)
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals done
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question_answer 37)
The authority to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights rests with whom?
A)
All the courts in India done
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B)
The Parliament done
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C)
The Supreme Court done
clear
D)
The President of India done
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question_answer 38)
How can the Fundamental Rights be protected by a citizen?
A)
By approaching the Supreme Court which will issue appropriate writs against the authority done
clear
B)
Parliament will take note of such violations and tell the courts done
clear
C)
The Executive will inform the Courts done
clear
D)
It is automatically protected done
clear
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question_answer 39)
Can Parliament amend or modify any of the Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution?
A)
Parliament can do so only after a referendum done
clear
B)
Parliament can amend them by special majority done
clear
C)
Parliament cannot amend any done
clear
D)
Only the President can issue directions to amend them done
clear
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question_answer 40)
Right to participate in government and equal opportunity to occupy the highest office based on qualification gives the citizens:
A)
national liberty done
clear
B)
political liberty done
clear
C)
natural liberty done
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D)
civil liberty done
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question_answer 41)
A citizen's freedom of speech and expression may be subjected to reasonable restriction on the grounds of all except:
A)
sovereignty of India done
clear
B)
public order done
clear
C)
contempt of court done
clear
D)
unbecoming criticism done
clear
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question_answer 42)
The Indian Constitution declares that protection of life and liberty:
A)
can never be taken away in any condition done
clear
B)
can be taken away only according to procedure established by law done
clear
C)
can be taken away during the Emergency through Presidential order done
clear
D)
none of the above done
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question_answer 43)
'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
A)
the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights done
clear
B)
the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy done
clear
C)
the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy done
clear
D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 44)
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A)
Article 19 done
clear
B)
Article 21 done
clear
C)
Article 40 done
clear
D)
Article 246 done
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question_answer 45)
The Instrument of Instructions on the Government of India Act 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
A)
Fundamental Rights done
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B)
Directive Principles of State Policy done
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C)
Fundamental Duties done
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D)
Emergency Provisions done
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question_answer 46)
Freedom of the press in India is
A)
available to the people under the law of the Parliament done
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B)
specifically provided in the Constitution done
clear
C)
implied in the right of freedom of expression done
clear
D)
available to the people of India under executive order done
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question_answer 47)
Right to Information in India is a
A)
Fundamental Right done
clear
B)
Legal Right done
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C)
Both Fundamental and Legal Right done
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D)
Neither Fundamental nor Legal Right done
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question_answer 48)
Which one among the following statements is correct ? The press in democracy must
A)
be free and impartial done
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B)
be committed to the policies of the government done
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C)
highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies done
clear
D)
criticize the policies of the government done
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question_answer 49)
Which of the following would be construed as a reasonable restriction of the right to freedom'?
A)
When the state disallows a candidate from securing votes in the name of religion done
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B)
When the state disallows citizens from forming a club out of State funds that denies access to women done
clear
C)
When the Government of Nagaland disallows temporary residents to buy immovable property in Nagaland. done
clear
D)
All of the above done
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question_answer 50)
Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A)
Directive Principles are not enforceable by the courts done
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B)
Directive Principles have a political sanction done
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C)
Directive Principles are declaration of objective for State Legislation done
clear
D)
Directive Principles promise equal income and free health care for all Indians done
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question_answer 51)
Which one of the following International Human Rights Instruments has been signed by India but not yet ratified?
A)
Convention on the right of the child. done
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B)
Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women done
clear
C)
Convention on the political rights of women done
clear
D)
Convention on the nationality of married women done
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question_answer 52)
Which one of the following is a human right as well as Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A)
Right to Information done
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B)
Right to Education done
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C)
Right to Work done
clear
D)
Right to Housing done
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question_answer 53)
Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is also available to a foreigner on Indian soil?
A)
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth done
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B)
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment done
clear
C)
Protection of life and personal liberty according procedure established by law done
clear
D)
To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation trade or business done
clear
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question_answer 54)
Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India correct?
A)
This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and therefore, universally guarantees education to all citizens of India. done
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B)
This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015. done
clear
C)
This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world. done
clear
D)
This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act. done
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question_answer 55)
"Which one among the following is not guaranteed by 1 Constitution of India?
A)
Freedom to move freely throughout the country done
clear
B)
Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms done
clear
C)
Freedom to own, acquire and dispose property anywhere in the country done
clear
D)
Freedom to practice any trade or profession done
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question_answer 56)
The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to
A)
lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels. done
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B)
implement Gandhiji's idea for a decentralised state done
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C)
check the use of arbitrary powers by the government done
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D)
promote welfare of the backward sections of the society done
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question_answer 57)
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
A)
Fundamental Rights done
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B)
Fundamental Duties done
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C)
Directive Principles of State Policy done
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D)
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties done
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question_answer 58)
Which one among the following is a Fundamental Duties of citizens under the Constitution of India?
A)
To provide friendly co-operation to the people of the neighbouring countries done
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B)
To protect monuments of national importance done
clear
C)
To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so done
clear
D)
To know more and more about the history of India done
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question_answer 59)
Which one among the following writs literally means you many have the body?
A)
Certiorari done
clear
B)
Habeas Corpus done
clear
C)
Mandamus done
clear
D)
Quo Warranto done
clear
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question_answer 60)
Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty of citizen of India?
A)
To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform done
clear
B)
To safeguard public property and to abjure violence done
clear
C)
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India done
clear
D)
To practice family planning and to control population done
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question_answer 61)
The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court
A)
to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice done
clear
B)
to an inferior court or body exercising judicial or quasijudicial functions to transfer the record to proceedings in a case for its review done
clear
C)
where it can call upon a person to show under what authority he/she is holding the office done
clear
D)
to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial done
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question_answer 62)
Which one among the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights embodied in the Constitution of India?
A)
Right to Equality done
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B)
Right to Freedom done
clear
C)
Right against Exploitation done
clear
D)
Right to Information done
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question_answer 63)
Which one among the following is a Fundamental Duties of citizens under the Constitution of India?
A)
To provide "friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries done
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B)
To visit the monuments of national importance done
clear
C)
To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so done
clear
D)
To know more and more about the religions of India done
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question_answer 64)
Which one among the following statements is not correct?
A)
The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India done
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B)
The enforcement of Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended done
clear
C)
Punishments can be prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part III of the Constitution of India done
clear
D)
The Fundamental Rights can be abrogated by law made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order done
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question_answer 65)
Which of the following freedoms is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution of India as a Fundamental Right but has been subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court as such?
A)
Freedom of trade, occupation and business done
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B)
Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country done
clear
C)
Freedom of association and union done
clear
D)
Freedom of the press done
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question_answer 66)
Which one of the following categories of persons is not treated at par so far as the availability of Fundamental Rights is concerned?
A)
Members of the armed forces done
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B)
Members of the forces charged with the responsibility of maintenance of public order done
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C)
Members of the forces employed in connection with the ... communication systems set up in the country done
clear
D)
Members of the forces employed in connection with the communication systems set up for maintenance of public order done
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question_answer 67)
Which of the following is not true of Article 32 of the Indian Constitution?
A)
It gives the Supreme Court and the High Courts the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. done
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B)
It is included in Part III of the Indian Constitution and is therefore itself a Fundamental Right. done
clear
C)
Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'very soul of the Indian Constitution'. done
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D)
An aggrieved person has no right to complain under Article 32 where a Fundamental Right has not been violated. done
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question_answer 68)
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of the State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:
A)
political democracy done
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B)
social democracy done
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C)
Gandhian democracy done
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D)
social and economic democracy done
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question_answer 69)
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the PAS Prelims 2014]
A)
Preamble to the Constitution done
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B)
Directive Principles of State Policy done
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C)
Fundamental Duties done
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D)
Ninth Schedule done
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question_answer 70)
The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its [IAS Prelims 2015]
A)
Preamble done
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B)
Directive Principles of State Policy done
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C)
Fundamental Rights done
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D)
Seventh Schedule done
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question_answer 71)
What does not explain the reason for the rights included in Part III of the Constitution being called 'fundamental'?
1. They are available to both citizens and aliens 2. They are above ordinary law 3. They are fundamental to governance. 4. They are not absolute
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
2 and 4 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
3 and 4 done
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question_answer 72)
______ comes under Right to Equality?
1. Non-discrimination by State on grounds of religion or race 2. Equal protection before law 3. Equal pay for equal work 4. Equality of opportunity in employment provided by the State
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
2 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 4 done
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question_answer 73)
_____are wrongly matched?
1. Habeas corpus literally means 'to have a body' 2. Mandaums commands a person to perform a public duty issued to a lower court to stop proceedings in a case 3. Quo warranto 'by what authority' issued against a person holding a public office or governmental privilege. 4. Prohibition issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
B)
1 and 2 done
clear
C)
3 only done
clear
D)
3 and 4 done
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question_answer 74)
_____ is the "socialistic" Directive Principles
1. Prevention of concentration of wealth Right to work 2. Separation of judiciary and executive 3. Organising agriculture along scientific research
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
C)
2 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 75)
Which statement does not indicate the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
1. Directive Principles aim at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights protect individuals from State encroachment 2. Fundamental Rights put limitations on State action but Directive Principles are positive instructions to the Government to move towards a just socio-economic order 3. Fundamental Rights were the terminate six months at most the period till the date for presidential election is notified included in the original constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first amendment 4. Fundamental Rights can be amended but Directive Principles cannot be amended
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 4 done
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question_answer 76)
Which are among the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
1. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture 2. To abide by the Constitution 3. To strive for excellence in scientific research 4. To render national service
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
1 and 2 done
clear
C)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 77)
Consider the following statements:
1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India. 2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas. 3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42 Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India.
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question_answer 78)
The correct statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy are:
1. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. 2. They are incorporated in Part V of the Constitution. 3. They seek to provide social and economic base democracy. 4. The state must compulsorily implement them. 5. All of them are Gandhian in nature.
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question_answer 79)
The correct statements about Fundamental Rights are:
1. They are enforceable in the court of law. 2. These rights are absolute. 3. They can be suspended during national emergency, except some. 4. They are available only to Indian citizens. 5. They are contained in Part IV of the Constitution.
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question_answer 80)
Which of the following are envisaged by the right again exploitation in the constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories mines.
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question_answer 81)
Which of the followings is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individuals and collective activity
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question_answer 82)
In which of the following cases the six rights guaranteed by article 19 can be suspended?
1. External Aggression. 2. Internal Emergency.
When Martial Law is in force.
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question_answer 83)
Which of the following rights is/are available to foreigners in India.
1. Right to Education. 2. Right to Information.
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question_answer 84)
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct:
1. Right to Information is a fundamental right enshrined in article 19 of the constitution. 2. Supreme Court of India is not under the purview of RTI act.
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question_answer 85)
Article 32 confers the right to remedies for the enforcement of the PR of an aggrieved citizen. Consider the following statements w.r.t article 32.
1. Parliament can suspend this right during national emergency. 2. Only SC shall have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of any of the FR.
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question_answer 86)
Which of the following right(s) is/are enshrined in Article 21 ? 'No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.'
1. Right to speedy trial.
2. Right against delayed execution.
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question_answer 87)
The directive principles were made non ' justifiable and legally non' enforceable because:
1. The country did not possess sufficient financial resources to implement them.
2. There was widespread backwardness in the country that could stand in the way of implementation.
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question_answer 88)
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct.
1. The directive principles are meant to establish Political Democracy. 2. The directive principles are meant to establish Social Democracy. 3. The directive principles are meant to establish Economic Democracy.
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question_answer 89)
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct.
1. Fundamental Rights enjoy legal supremacy over Directive principles. 2. The Parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the directive principles.
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question_answer 90)
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Article 26 of the Constitution of India states that subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right.
1. to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes. 2. to manage its own affairs in matters of religion. 3. to own and acquire movable and immovable property
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question_answer 91)
Consider the following statements.
1. Article 46 of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 2. Article 14 of the Constitution of India provides for equality before law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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question_answer 92)
In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
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question_answer 93)
Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct?
1. Fundamental Duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. 2. Fundamental Duties have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption. 3. Fundamental Duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. 4. Fundamental Duties are applicable only to the citizens of India.
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question_answer 94)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. In India, the constitutional remedy under Article 32 is available only in case of Fundamental Rights, not in the case of rights which follow from some other provision in the Constitution. 2. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
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question_answer 95)
Which of the following statements regarding writ of certiorari is/are correct?
1. There should be court, tribunal or an officer having legal authority to determine the questions of deciding Fundamental Rights with a duty to act judicially. 2. Write of certiorari is available during me tendency of proceedings before a subordinate court.
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question_answer 96)
Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the 'Right against Exploitation' in the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic inhuman beings and forced labour. 2. Abolition of untouchability. 3. Protection of the interests of the minorities. 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines.
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question_answer 97)
Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warrantor
1. The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the constitution itself. 2. The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another. 3. There has been a contravention of the Constitution or a Statute or Statutory Instrument, in appointing such person to that office.
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question_answer 98)
The Rights to Information means and includes Inspection of documents.
1. Taking out files from office to any place desired by the applicant. 2. Taking photograph of files. 3. Obtaining information in tapes.
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question_answer 99)
Which among the following provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?
Fundamental Rights Fundamental Duties Directive Principles of State Policy
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question_answer 100)
Consider the following statements
1. Forming a cooperative society is a Fundamental Right in India. 2. Cooperative societies do not fall within die ambit of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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question_answer 101)
Which of-the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health
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question_answer 102)
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India :
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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question_answer 103)
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule
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question_answer 104)
Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
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question_answer 105)
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
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question_answer 106)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 to 40): Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List - I (Writs)
List - II (Provisions)
[a]
Habeas Corpus
(1)
directs public servant to perform some public duty refused to have been performed by him
[b]
Mandamus
(2)
directs an individual (private or executive) to produce a detainee before the court
[c]
Prohibition
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issued by high court forbidding an inferior court from continuing proceedings in a particular case
[d]
Certiorari
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enquires into the legality of the claim which a party asserts to a public office
[e]
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Issued to a lower court quashing its decision in a particular case
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question_answer 107)
List - I (Writs)
List - II (Literal meanings)
[A]
Mandamus
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'By what warrant or authority'
[b]
Hebeas Corpus
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'We command'
[c]
Quo warranto
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'To be certified'
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Certiorari
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'You may have the body' or 'To have the body of
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question_answer 108)
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
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question_answer 109)
Match List - I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List - II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List - I (Article of Indian Constitution
List - II (Provisions)
a.
Article 16 (2)
1.
No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
b.
Article 29 (2)
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No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or caste
c.
Article 30 (3)
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All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
d.
Article 31 (1)
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No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them
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question_answer 110)
Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List - I
List - II
a.
Article 14
1.
The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term.
b.
Article 15
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The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India.
c.
Article 16
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'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
d.
Article 17
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There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.
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