A) Article 21
B) Article 226
C) Article 32
D) Article 19
Answer: C) Article 32
Explanation: Article 32 of the Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies, allowing individuals to approach the Supreme Court to seek justice when they feel their rights have been ‘unduly deprived’.
A) When one of the houses of Parliament is not in session
B) When both houses of Parliament are not in session
C) When the Lok Sabha is dissolved
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: The President can promulgate ordinances when either or both houses of Parliament are not in session and also when the Lok Sabha is dissolved.
A) Article 141
B) Article 143
C) Article 144
D) Article 145
Answer: B) Article 143
Explanation: Article 143 of the Constitution deals with the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, under which the President may seek its opinion on any question of law or fact.
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 21 years
Answer: B) 30 years
Explanation: The minimum age required to be a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years.
A) Article 338
B) Article 340
C) Article 341
D) Article 342
Answer: A) Article 338
Explanation: Article 338 of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
A) Article 360
B) Article 358
C) Article 359
D) Article 361
Answer: A) Article 360
Explanation: Article 360 empowers the Parliament to modify or annul any law relating to taxation in the event of a financial emergency.
A) Eleventh Schedule
B) Twelfth Schedule
C) Tenth Schedule
D) Ninth Schedule
Answer: B) Twelfth Schedule
Explanation: The Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 74th Amendment, lists the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 26th Amendment
D) 31st Amendment
Answer: B) 44th Amendment
Explanation: The ‘Right to Property’ was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment in 1978 and was made a legal right under Article 300A.
A) President of India
B) Union Cabinet
C) Parliament of India
D) Prime Minister of India
Answer: C) Parliament of India
Explanation: The Parliament of India has the authority to create new All India Services under Article 312 of the Indian Constitution.
A) Article 280
B) Article 281
C) Article 282
D) Article 283
Answer: A) Article 280
Explanation: Article 280 of the Indian Constitution mandates the establishment of a Finance Commission every five years to review financial relations between the central and state governments.
A) Articles 14 and 15
B) Articles 15 and 16
C) Articles 14 and 16
D) Articles 15 and 17
Answer: B) Articles 15 and 16
Explanation: Articles 15 and 16 of the Indian Constitution provide for the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, respectively.
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 12 months
Answer: B) 6 months
Explanation: The maximum interval allowed between two sessions of Parliament is six months, ensuring that the Parliament meets at least twice a year.
A) President of India
B) Election Commission of India
C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D) Supreme Court of India
Answer: C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the authority to decide on questions of disqualification of members under the Tenth Schedule, which deals with the Anti-Defection Law.
A) Part XV
B) Part XIV
C) Part XIV A
D) Part XVI
Answer: C) Part XIVA
Explanation: Part XIVA of the Indian Constitution, introduced by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, deals with Administrative Tribunals, which help reduce the burden on courts by adjudicating on matters related to the recruitment and conditions of public service.
A) Tenth Schedule
B) Eleventh Schedule
C) Twelfth Schedule
D) Thirteenth Schedule
Answer: B) Eleventh Schedule
Explanation: The Eleventh Schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment to list the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats.
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 16
D) Article 39
Answer: D) Article 39
Explanation: Article 39(d), under the Directive Principles of State Policy, ensures ‘Equal pay for equal work’ for both men and women.
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) Canada
D) Australia
Answer: B) United States
Explanation: The concept of Judicial Review, where courts have the power to strike down laws, treaties, and executive actions that they find to violate the Constitution, is adopted from the United States.
A) Violation of any law
B) Breach of contract
C) Violation of Fundamental Rights
D) Disputes related to property transactions
Answer: C) Violation of Fundamental Rights
Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies, enabling individuals to approach the Supreme Court directly in case of violation of Fundamental Rights.
A) Article 124
B) Article 125
C) Article 126
D) Article 127
Answer: A) Article 124
Explanation: Article 124 deals with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court, which is the apex court in the Indian judicial system.
A) Special provisions related to the administration of the state of Jammu & Kashmir
B) Directive Principles of State Policy
C) Provision for the advancement of backward classes
D) Terms of office of the President of India
Answer: A) Special provisions related to the administration of the state of Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: Article 370 provided special autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have its own Constitution and autonomy over the internal administration of the state, except in defence, communications, finance, and foreign affairs.
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