Q.101 At present, right to property is a
A-Q.102 The main objective of the cultural and educational rights granted to the citizens is
A-Q.103 Under the Indian Constitution, the responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights rests with
A-Q.104 A person can move the Supreme Court directly in the event of violation of Fundamental Rights under
A-Q.105 The Fundamental Rights of a citizen can be suspended
A-Q.106 For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the courts can issue
A-Q.107 Which Fundamental Right granted by the Constitution prohibits traffic in human beings?
A-Q.108 Legal equality under the Indian Constitution implies that
A-Q.109 Right to property was eliminated from the list of Fundamental Rights during the tenure of
A-Q.110 Which authority can a citizen approach for securing right of personal freedom?
A-Q.111 Writs can be issued for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights by
A-Q.112 Which one of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom?
A-Q.113 Who of the following can amend the Fundamental Rights granted by the Constitution?
A-Q.114 The main objective of the Fundamental Rights is to
A-Q.115 Under the Indian Constitution, a citizen
A-Q.116 The writ of Habeas Corpus is issued
A-Q.117 The writ of Quo Warranto is an order from a superior court
A-Q.118 The writ of Mandamus is issued by a superior court
A-Q.119 The writ of Certiorari is issued by a superior court
A-Q.120 Which of the following writs literally means 'you may have the body'?
A-Q.121 A writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court
A-Q.122 Which one of the following writs literally means 'what is your authority'?
A-Q.123 Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizen, were
A-Q.124 The Fundamental Duties of citizens
A-Q.125 Which one of the following was wrongly listed as a duty of Indian citizens
A-Q.126 The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizen were incorporated in the Constitution in
A-Q.127 Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution to
A-Q.128 What is the main sanction behind the Fundamental Duties?
A-Q.129 The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in
A-Q.130 The Directive Principles aim at
A-Q.131 The Directive Principles are
A-Q.132 Which one of the following amendments accorded precedence to the Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
A-Q.133 In which part of the Constitution does the concept of welfare state find elaboration?
A-Q.134 The Directive Principles of State Policy are
A-Q.135 Who said in the Constituent Assembly that the Directive Principles of State Policy are like a 'cheque on a bank payable at the convenience of the bank'?
A-Q.136 Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, the state is expected to provide free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of
A-Q.137 Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A-Q.138 The 42nd Amendment made additions to the Directive Principles with regard to the following three matters 1. Participation of workers in the management of industry. 2. Minimising inequality in income and status. 3. Protection of the environment. 4. Free legal aid to the poor. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A-Q.139 Article 40 of the Constitution of India states that "The State shall take steps to organise X and endow them with such powers and authority, as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self government." In this statement 'X' stands for
A-Q.140 The Directive Principles of State Policy seek
A-Q.141 The enforcement of the Directive Principles of State Policy depends on
A-Q.142 Which one of the fol1owing wanted the Directive Principles of State Policy to be the basis of all future legislation?
A-Q.143 In the event of non-enforcement of the Directive Principles of State Policy by the government, the citizen can approach
A-Q.144 Consider the fol1owing statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy. 1. The framers of the Constitution borrowed the Directive Principles from the Government of India Act, 1935. 2. The Directive Principles aim at realising the high ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution. 3. The Directive Principles have to be kept in mind by the government while formulating policy and framing laws. 4. The Directive Principles are justiciable. Of these statements
A-Q.145 Which amendment of the Constitution sought to enhance the importance of the Directive Principles by providing that no law passed to give effect to Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Articles 39 (b) and (c) shall be deemed to be void on the ground that it abridges the rights conferred by Articles 14 and 19?
A-Q.146 Which amendment of the Constitution accorded precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights?
A-Q.147 In which case did the Supreme Court strike down the provisions of the Constitution that accorded primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
A-Q.148 Which one of the following courts can a citizen move for the enforcement of Directive Principles of State Policy?
A-Q.149 Which one of the following factors has been responsible for the slow implementation of the Directive Principles?
A-Q.150 Which one of the following Directive Principles are based on Gandhian principles? 1. organization of village panchayats 2. compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years 3. prohibition on use of intoxicating drinks except for medicinal purposes. 4. to work for the development of weaker or backward section of the society
A-Q.151 Which one of the following Directive Principles reflects socialist ideology?
A-Q.152 Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a Directive Principle based on 'liberal principles'?
A-Q.153 Which one of the following Directive Principles did not form part of the original Constitution and was added subsequently through constitutional amendments?
A-Q.154 Which one of the following distinctions between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy has been wrongly listed?
A-Q.155 In which case did the Supreme Court take the view that the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles are complementary to each other and there was no need to sacrifice one for the other?
A-Q.156 The Constitution has vested the executive power of the Union government in
A-Q.157 The President of India is
A-Q.158 The President of India is
A-Q.159 Which one of the following does not take part in the election of the President?
A-Q.160 The election to the office of the President is conducted by
A-Q.161 To be eligible for election as President, A candidate must be
A-Q.162 The President holds office for a term of five years
A-Q.163 Which one of the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms?
A-Q.164 Who was the second President of the Indian Republic?
A-Q.165 Who decides the disputes regarding election of the President?
A-Q.166 If the President wishes to tender his resignation before the expiry of his normal term, he has to address the same to
A-Q.167 Who among the following got the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President ofindia?
A-Q.168 What is the maximum age for election to the office of the President?
A-Q.169 Impeachment proceedings against the President of India can be initiated
A-Q.170 In the event of the death or resignation of the President, the Vice-President discharges the duties of the office of President
A-Q.171 Which one of the following official discharges the duties of the office of the president, if both the President and VicePresident are not available?
A-Q.172 If the office of the President falls vacant, the same must be filled within
A-Q.173 What is the age of retirement of the President?
A-Q.174 Which one of the following Chief Justice of India enjoys the distinction of having acted as President of India?
A-Q.175 Who is legally competent to declare war or conclude peace?
A-Q.176 The final authority to make a proclamation of emergency rests with
A-Q.177 How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President to the Parliament?
A-Q.178 How many members of the Rajya Sabha can be nominated by the President from amongst persons who have distinguished themselves in art, literature, social service, etc.
A-Q.179 The President can make laws through ordinances
A-Q.180 The President can grant pardon in
A-Q.181 Which one of the following financial powers is enjoyed by the President?
A-Q.182 Which one of the following emergencies can be declared by the President on his own?
A-Q.183 In the appointment of which one of the following officials has the President no say?
A-Q.184 How many types of emergencies have been envisaged by the Constitution?
A-Q.185 National emergency can be declared by the President
A-Q.186 The President can declare national emergency
A-Q.187 How many times has the President declared national emergency so far?
A-Q.188 The Proclamation of National Emergency ceases to operate unless approved by the Parliament within
A-Q.189 If state fails to comply with the directives of the Central Government, the President can
A-Q.190 The President can declare constitutional emergency in state
A-Q.191 Which one of the following three types of emergencies has been declared by the President maximum number of times?
A-Q.192 A national emergency remains in operation, with the approval of the Parliament, for
A-Q.193 The President can declare financial emergency
A-Q.194 During financial emergency, the President can
A-Q.195 How many times has the President of India declared financial emergency so far?
A-Q.196 Which of the following ordinances did the President refuse to sign in early 1996 despite the recommendation of the Council of Ministers?
A-Q.197 Before entering upon his office, the President has to take an oath or an affirmation, which is administered by
A-Q.198 The President can make use of his discretionary powers 1. when there is a dispute between the Prime Minister and the cabinet 2. when there is no majority party in the Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister 3. when the ruling party loses its majority in the Lok Sabha. 4. when he decides to refer the advice of the Union Cabinet back for reconsideration Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A-Q.199 The President, who is the head of the state under the parliamentary system prevailing in India,
A-Q.200 Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the President be impeached?
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