21
Which one of the following sets contains a feature which is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A)
Rule of law, republicanism, secularism
B)
Independence of judiciary, parliamentary democracy, federal polity
C)
Emergency provision, egalitarianism, dignity of the individual
D)
Parliamentary democracy, secularism, egalitarianism
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
22
On which of the following grounds writ of certiorari cannot issue?
A)
Error of law apparent on the face of the record
B)
Violation of rules of natural justice
C)
Merit of the case
D)
Abuse of jurisdiction
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
23
The provision for administration tribunals added by
A)
42nd Amendment
B)
44th Amendment
C)
24th Amendment
D)
43rd Amendment
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
24
Which one of the following Fundamental Rights was described by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul of the Constitution"?
A)
Right to property
B)
Right to religion
C)
Right to constitutional remedies
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
25
The basic structure of the Constitution of India is contained in
A)
Article 21
B)
Article 32
C)
Preamble
D)
Article 14
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
26
In which case the Supreme Court declared Clauses (4) and (5) of Article 368 of the Constitution as unconstitutional?
A)
Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1976)
B)
Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India (1980)
C)
L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India (1997)
D)
I. R. Coelho v. Union of India (2007)
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
27
M. S. M. Sharma v. Shri Krishna Sinha, AIR 1959 SC 395, is primarily case on
A)
Equality before the law
B)
Right of association
C)
Parliament privileges
D)
Right to occupation
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
28
The President appoints
A)
Advocate General
B)
Solicitor General
C)
Council of Ministers
D)
Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
29
Governor is mere titular head of the State He has some discretionary powers in the exercise of which he need not take advice given to him by Council of Minister. These matters are
A)
Reservation of any bill for the consent of the President
B)
Appointment of the Chairman of the Upper House
C)
Special address of the Governor after general election
D)
Appointment of the Advocate-General
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
30
Under the Constitution 'Doctrine of Eclipse' applies:
A)
To the post-constitutional laws but only in respect of non-citizens
B)
To all laws, pre-constitutional and post-constitutional
C)
Only to the pre-constitutional laws but only in respect of non-citizens
D)
To the post-constitutional laws in respect of citizens only
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
