21
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed among the special powers of the Rajya Sabha?
A)
Resolution for the removal of the Vice President of India can be initiated only in the Rajya Sabha
B)
Resolution for creation of new All India Services can be initiated in the Rajya Sabha only
C)
Laws on any subject of State list can originate only in the Rajya Sabha if it is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in national interest
D)
None of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
22
It has been said in many cases viz., Devdasan v. UOI, that Article 16 should be read with
A)
Articles 45 and 332
B)
Articles 46 and 335
C)
Articles 15 and 332
D)
Articles 46 and 332
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
23
Part XIII of the Indian Constitution dealing with trade commerce and intercourse appears to drive inspiration from:
A)
Australian Constitution
B)
Constitution of Ireland
C)
UK Constitution
D)
US Constitution
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
24
Match the following:
Amendment Act Relevant ruling
a. 17th Amendment
1. Golak Nath v. State of Punjab
b. 25th Amendment
2. Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
c. 32nd Amendment
3. Kihota v. Zachilhu
d. 52nd Amendment
4. Sambamurti v. Union of India
A)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B)
a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C)
a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
D)
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
25
Which one of the following sources of law has the basis under Article 141 of the Constitution of India?
A)
Supreme legislation
B)
Subordinate legislation
C)
Colonial legislation
D)
Precedent
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
26
The guiding principle of Article 14 is that all persons and things similarly circumstanced shall be treated alike both in respect of privileges conferred and liabilities imposed', was held in
A)
Satish Chandra v. Union of India, 1953
B)
S. S. Kumar v. State of Bihar, 1972
C)
Anwar Ali Sarkar v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 1975
D)
Rudal Sha v. State of Bihar, 1983
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
27
Which one of the following amendments accorded precedence to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights
A)
24th Amendment
B)
39th Amendment
C)
42nd Amendment
D)
44th Amendment
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
28
Which Article of the Constitution provide the Parliament the power to amend the Constitution?
A)
370
B)
368
C)
390
D)
376
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
29
Which section of Preventive Detention Act 1950 was declared ultra vires by the Supreme Court in case of A. K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
A)
Article 17
B)
Article 11
C)
Article 14
D)
Article 19
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
30
Seats in Lok Sabha are not reserved for
A)
Scheduled Castes
B)
Scheduled Tribes
C)
Scheduled Tribes in autonomous districts of Assam
D)
Anglo-Indian
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
