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COSTITUTION OF INDIA
QUESTION	ANSWER
When was the Constitution of India adopted?	26^th November,1949
When the Constitution of India came into force?	26^th January,1950
Which law has been repealed by the Constitution of India?	Indian Independence Act,1947
Why was 26th January chosen for enforcing the Constitution?	To commemorate the Purna Swaraj Declaration of Independence of 1930
Who was the temporary Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?	Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
How much time did it take to frame the Indian Constitution?	2 Years 11 Months 18 Days
What did the original Constitution of India consist of?	395 Articles,22 Parts and 8 Schedules
When was the Constituent Assembly met for the first time?	9th December,1946
How many members were in the Constituent Assembly?	389
Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution?	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?	Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Who was the calligrapher of the Constitution of India?	Prem Behari Narain Raizada
Who was the legal advisor of the constituent assembly?	B. N. Rau
How many female members were in the Constituent Assembly?	15
Which form of government is provided by the Indian Constitution?	Parliamentary
On what basis the People of India elect their governments?	Universal Adult Franchise (Article 326)
Who described the Constitution of India as Quasi-Federal?	Prof. K.C. Where
Who described Constitution of India as Co-operative Federalism?	Granville Austin
Who said the Indian constitution is a federation with strong centralizing tendency?	Ivor Jennings
Where is the parliamentary form of government borrowed from?	Britain(British Constitution)
Where is the concept of judicial review borrowed from?	the United States Constitution
From which country were the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian constitution borrowed?	Ireland
From which country was the Concurrent List of the Indian constitution borrowed?	Australian
Which Act paved the way for India's independence from the British?	Indian Independence Act,1947
From which country were the Emergency Provisions of the Indian constitution borrowed?	Weimar Constitution of Germany
From which country was the federal system of governance of the Indian constitution borrowed?	Canada
Where is the independence of judiciary borrowed from?	US Constitution
Which Amendment added socialist and secular in the preamble?	42nd Amendment Act, 1976
In which case Supreme Court held that Preamble is not integral part of the Constitution?	Re Berubari case AIR 1960 SC 845
In which case Supreme Court held that Preamble is a part of the Constitution?	Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
Which case upheld secularism as a basic feature of the Indian Constitution?	Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala and SR Bommai vs Union of India
Which schedule was added by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?	The Ninth Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by the First Amendment Act, 1951
How many times has the preamble of the Indian Constitution been amended? Free Judiciary Coaching	Only once (42nd Constitution Amendment Act 1976)
When was “Unity and Integrity of the Nation” added in the Preamble?	42nd Amendment Act,1976
In which case the Supreme Court stated for the preamble that it is the key to open the mind of the Constitution makers?	Re Berubari case AIR 1960 SC 845
What does the preamble declare India to be?	Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Who does Legal sovereignty of India under Indian constitution belongs to?	the Constitution itself
Who does Political Sovereignty of India under Indian constitution belongs to?	The People of India
In which case the Supreme Court examined the impact of the word ‘Socialist’ in the Preamble?	Excel Wear v. Union of India (1978)
In which case the Supreme Court held that “secularism is a positive concept of equal treatment of all religions”?	S R Bommai v. Union of India (1994)
In which case the SC held that the Constitution-makers wanted to establish a secular state?	Ahmedabad St. Xavier's College Society v. State of Gujarat (1974)
Who designed and decorated the preamble page of Indian Constitution?	Beohar Rammonohar Sinha
What kinds of justice have been ensured to the people of India through the Constitution?	social, economic, and political justice
Who was the Chairman of the Committee that recommended the amendment to the Preamble?	Sardar Swaran Singh
In which year East India Company came to India?	1600
Where was the first factory of East India Company in India?	established in Surat in 1613
From whom the first settlement of the company was established as a result of a Royal “Firman”?	Mughal Emperor Jahangir
Which Act introduced the system of Dyarchy in the provinces?	The Government of India Act,1919
Which Act established the Federal Court?	The Government of India Act,1935
Who was the first and last Indian Governor-General of India after Independence (free India)?	Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
Why the Indian Constitution called a ‘Quasi-Federal?	It exhibits features of both federal and unitary systems of government.
Who were the national leaders popularly known as ‘Lai, Bal and Pal’?	Lala Lajpat Rai (Lal), Bal Gangadhar Tilak (Bal), and Bipin Chandra Pal
In which year were the Indian states reorganized on the linguistic basis?	1956
Which is the official language of the Jammu and Kashmir?	In 2020, Kashmiri became an official language
What is the original provided system of government given in the Constitution of India?	a Parliamentary system of government that is federal in structure with unitary features.
What was the first visible effect of Indian Constitution? Free Judiciary Notes	The integration of the Princely States into the newly independent Indian Union, effectively eliminating their separate existence as sovereign entities.
When was the Shimla Agreement signed between India and Pakistan?	On July 2, 1972. It was signed by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
In which year was Untouchability abolished in India?	1950
Who established the first school of untouchables in India?	Jyotirao Phule, also known as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule in 1873 in pune.
Who established the Home Rule League in India? Free One Liner Notes	Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched the Indian Home Rule League in April Annie Besant launched the Home Rule League in September 1916 at Madras.
Who is the ultimate sovereign under the Constitution of India?	the people of India
Where in the Constitution, ‘Economic Justice’ has been provided as one of the objectives?	Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy
What does it mean that India is a secular state?	The state or a country is officially neutral in matters of religion.
Which event made Gandhiji to launch, for the first time, Civil Disobedience Movement?	Promulgation of Rowlatt Act of 1919
Where did Mahatma Gandhiji first try the weapon of ‘Satyagraha’?	Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1906
Which Act of British envisaged a close association of Indians with the administration?	The Indian Councils Act of 1909
The Act which gave representation to the Indians for the first time in legislation?	The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms
Which leader dominated the Lucknow Pact in December, 1916?	Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Who introduced the modern education system in India?	Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay
In which case the seeds of the doctrine of Basic Structure can be traced?	The majority judgment of Chief Justice Subba Rao in Golak Nath v. State of Punjab
What kind of majority is required for a constitutional amendment to create a new state?	A simple majority of the Parliament
What was referred to as “Political Horoscope” in constitution of India?	The Preamble
Who described the preamble as the 'Political horoscope of the Indian Constitution'?	Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Munshi
Who was the first woman President of UN General Assembly?	Vijay Lakshmi Pandit
Who is the Chief Justice of India in 2025?	Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the 51st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.
When was Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as the CJI of India?	11 November 2024
Which Article cannot be amended by a simple majority in both the Houses of Parliament?	Article 15, 21
By which of the Constitution Amendment Article 300-A was inserted in the constitution?	44th Constitution Amendment Act, 1978
The objective of assuring the dignity of the individual is to be achieved by guaranteeing?	Equal Fundamental Rights to each citizen
Who was the chief draftsman of the Constitution in the Constituent Assembly?	S.N. Mukherjee
When was the design of the National Flag of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?	22 July 1947
What does the term “Hindu” under Article 25 of the Constitution does not include?	Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew by religion
Which charter act made provisions for education in India for the first time?	the Charter Act of 1813
Who is known as the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution?	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
The first Constituent Assembly to frame a constitution was convened by the people of?	United States of America
The Committee headed by Motilal Nehru to write Constitution for the first time was?	Nehru Committee
Who conceived the idea of the Constituent Assembly for the first time?	M. N. Roy in 1934
Who proposed the plan of setting up of a Constituent Assembly to draw of the future constitution for India?	Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946
Who elected the members of the Constituent Assembly from the provinces?	the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
Where the concept of 5 year plan in the Constitution of India is borrowed from?	The USSR (The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). It is called as the Soviet Union and is composed of Russia and its surrounding countries.
Where the procedure of amendment to the Constitution is borrowed?	the constitution of South Africa
Which country is the best example for the Federal and Unitary Governments? Judiciary Syllabus	The United States is generally considered the best example of a federal government, while the United Kingdom (UK) is a good example of a unitary government
What is not considered a democratic institution of the Rig Vedic era?	the concept of "Grama" (village) existed in the Rig Vedic period
Which charter empowered the British governors of presidencies to make bye laws, rules, and regulations in conformity with the British laws?	The Charter act of 1726
Who initiated the first dual government in Bengal?	Robert Clive
Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal?	Warren Hastings, who held the position from 1772 to 1785
Which is the first written document in the Constitutional history of India passed by the British Parliament?	The Regulating Act of 1773
Which Act is credited with establishing the concept of a "Government of India" for the first time?	The Charter Act of 1833
Which Act created ‘The Supreme Court’ for the first time?	The Regulating Act of 1773
Who was the first person to codify the law in India?	Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay
Which Act marked the beginning of a Parliamentary System in India?	Charter Act of 1853
Under which of the following act the Crown of England took the affairs of the government of India into its own hands?	Government of India Act, 1858
Who was also known as the representative of British Crown to Princely States in India?	Viceroy of India
Which act for the first time gave an opportunity for Indians to enter into the sphere of legislature?	The Indian Councils Act of 1861
Who was the first Viceroy of India?	Lord Canning
Which Act made the Indian Legislature bicameral for the first time?	Government of India Act, 1919
During which movement did Mahatma Gandhi give the call "Do or Die"?	Quit India Movement
Which Plan rejected the demand for the independent Pakistan?	Cabinet Mission Plan
Who announced the partition of India into two separate states India and Pakistan in 1947?	Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten
Which Act introduced Federal features of the Indian Government?	Government of India Act, 1935
What features of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the British Constitution?	Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, legislative procedure, single citizenship, cabinet system, prerogative writs, doctrine of pleasure, parliamentary privileges and bicameralism.
What is the Rule of Law in the Constitution?	It means no one is above the law, and the law applies equally to all
If in Britain parliament is supreme, then what is supreme in India?	The Constitution of India
What did the Government of India Act of 1935 provide for? Previous Year Questions	Introduced provincial autonomy, proposed a federal structure, and established a Federal Court. The Act of 1935 abolished diarchy at the Provincial level and introduced it at the Centre.
Which Act was replaced by the Constitution of India?	The Government of India Act of 1935
Under which plan was the Constitution of India enacted by a Constituent Assembly?	Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
Which plan proposed to set up the Constituent Assembly?	Cabinet Mission Plan
How many members were left there after the withdrawal of the Muslim League from the Constituent Assembly of India?	299
How many committees were set up by the Constitution Assembly for framing the constitution? Bare Acts	22 committees (These committees were categorized into procedural, substantive, and drafting committees)
Who first mooted the idea of a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution for India?	Swaraj Party in 1934
Who introduced objective resolution in the constituent assembly?	Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, 1946
When was the ‘Objective Resolution’ moved and adopted? Free Mock Tests	Moved- 13 December 1946 Adopted-22 January 1947
The Constitution of India at present consists of?	448 articles, divided into 25 parts and 12 schedules
Which Constitution is the longest written Constitution in the world?	The Constitution of India
Who wrote the Indian Constitution by hand?	Prem Behari Narain Raizada
What is defined as ‘Constitution for a series of semi-autonomous states joined together as a nation’?	Federal system
What is not a primary feature of a Federal Constitution?	Centralization of power
Which constitution can be amended by simple Act of the Legislature?	Flexible Constitution
How the Indian Constitution describes 'India' as?	Union of States
How the Indian Constitution often described as?	Partly rigid and partly flexible
How does the Indian Constitution recognized as?	Federal in form and Unitary in spirit
What feature is common to both Indian federation and American federation?	The presence of a federal supreme court to interpret the Constitution
Who said Preamble is ‘the identity card of the Constitution?’	N.A. Palkhivala
What does the preamble to the Constitution contain? Free Mock Tests	Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic and declares to secure Justice, Equality, Liberty and Fraternity
What is the true meaning of fraternity?	a feeling of brotherhood
Which is not included in the Preamble?	Religion
What is an aid to the Statutory Interpretation?	Preamble
Where was the concept of liberty equality and fraternity in our Preamble adopted from?	the French Revolution
Which was not the part of Original Indian Constitution that was adopted in the year 1950?	Fundamental Duties
What does the word ‘democracy’ mean in Greek?	'demos', meaning people, And 'Kratos' meaning power or rule
How the Indian constitution is described?	Dynamic Law OR “living document"
Which was the last 5-year plan?	The 12th five year plan from 2012 2017
What is the meaning of the word ‘Amend’?	to change or modify (something) for the better
What is the meaning of the word ‘Enact’?	to make into an act or statute
Who said democracy is “the Government of the people, by the people and for the people’’?	Abraham Lincoln
How the Constitution describes the Indian Union?	“India, that is Bharat"
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FUNDAMENTALRIGHTS
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights?	Part III
What is the definition of “State” in the Constitution?	Article 12
What is the meaning of the ‘rule of Ejusdem Generis’?	"of the same kind and nature”
Which case states that "Judiciary" is not a “State” under Article 12?	R.S. Nayak v. A.R. Antulay (1984)
Is “NCERT a state” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution?	In Chander Mohan Khanna vs. NCERT (1991), the Supreme Court held the NCERT to not be a state under Article 12.
Is “CSIR a state” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution? Explore All Courses	YES. Pradeep Kumar Biswas v. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (2002)
In which case did the Supreme Court hold that if a body is an agency or instrumentality of government it may be an authority under Article 12?	Ramana Dayaram Shetty v. International Airport Authority of India and Ors. (1979)
Is “BCCI a state” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution?	NO [Zee Telefilms v. Union of India (2005)]
Which Article primarily provide for “Judicial Review” under Constitution of India?	Article 13
Is “ICAR a State” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution?	Yes (P.K. Ramachandra Iyer And Others v. Union Of India And Others)
Which case of SC states that Judicial Review is the basic feature of the Indian Constitution?	Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
Does “doctrine of eclipse” apply to post constitutional law or pre-constitutional law?	pre-constitutional laws in Article 13(1) of the Constitution of India, 1950
What are the doctrines of Article 13? Free Mock Tests	The 'Doctrine of Eclipse'The ‘Doctrine of Severability’And The ‘Doctrine of Waiver’.
Can fundamental rights be waived off?	NO, Basheshar Nath vs The Commissioner Of Income-Tax,Delhi (1958)
In which case Supreme Court held that the word 'Law' in Article 13(2) includes the constitutional amendments?	Golak Nath v. State of Punjab, AIR 1967
Which provision of the Constitution deals with the laws in force?	Article 13(1)
Which provision of the Constitution defines the term “Law”?	Article 13(3)(a)
Which amendment added Clause (4) to the Article 13?	Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971
From which Constitution the expression “Equality before Law” is borrowed?	Britain
From which Constitution the expression “Equal Protection of Laws” is borrowed?	American Constitution
In which case it was held by supreme court that "Law should be just, fair and reasonable and shall not be arbitrary"?	Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India case (1978)
On what grounds Article 15 provides that the State shall not discriminate any citizen?	religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
Which case is popularly known as the Mandal Commissions Case?	Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992)
In which case the Supreme Court held that the benefit of reservation is for educationally and socially backward classes.	Indra Sawhney v. Union of India and Ors. (1992)
What was the ratio decidendi of Indra Sawhney v Union of India?	6:3 majority judgement
In which case the Supreme Court laid down the carry forward rule?	T. Devadasan v. Union of India (1964)
Which amendment added Article 15 Clause (4)?	the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951
Which amendment added Article 15 Clause (5)?	The Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act, 2005
What are the constitutional provisions for women and children?	Article 15(3)
Who propounded the concept of Rule of law?	Prof. A. V. Dicey
The Rule of Law embodied in Article 14 is the basic feature of the Indian Constitution?	Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
In which case the Supreme Court has considered the new concept of Equality?	E.P. Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu (1974)
In which case Supreme Court struck down section 303 of the Indian Penal Code as unconstitutional?	Mithu v. State of Punjab in 1983
In which case the Supreme Court upheld the classification of films into "U" (unrestricted) and "A" (adults only) as a reasonable classification?	K.A. Abbas v. Union of India
In which case Supreme Court held that “where Article 31-C comes in, Article 14 goes out"?	Sanjeev Coke Mfg. Co. vs Bharat Coking Coal Ltd
In which article of constitution Immunity is granted to the President of India and the State Governors?	Article 361
In which enactment and case the Supreme Court of India established the guidelines, which provided a framework for addressing sexual harassment at the workplace? Bare Acts	The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, And Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)
In which case the Supreme Court recognized that the principle of "equal pay for equal work" is a constitutional goal, though not a fundamental right itself, and is linked to Articles 14, 16, and 39(c) of the Indian Constitution?	Randhir Singh v. Union of India (1982)
In which case Supreme Court ruled A Muslim woman, who is unable to maintain herself, can demand maintenance from her husband even after the Iddat period?	Danial Latifi & Anr vs Union Of India(2001)
In which case the SC has held 'that a single individual may be treated as a class by himself?	Ram Krishna Dalmia v. S.R. Tendolkar, AIR 1958
BY Which Constitutional Amendment Act Article 15(5) was added?	93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005
Which case held section 497 IPC dealing with adultery to be unconstitutional?	Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018)
In which case it was held that a high caste girl marrying a Scheduled tribe was not entitled to the reservation benefit?	Smt. D. Neelima vs The Dean Of P.G. Studies, A.P.(1993)
Which committee appointed to identify the "creamy layer" within the Other Backward Classes (OBCs)?	The Justice Ram Nandan Prasad Committee (1993)
Which provision of the Constitution of India deals with the abolition of Untouchability?	Article 17
Which Act was enacted to give effect to Article 17 of the Indian Constitution?	The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (formerly known as the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955)
In which case it was held that “The National Awards do not amount to "titles" within the meaning of Article 18(1) and they should not be used as suffixes or prefixes”	Balaji Raghavan v. Union of India, (1996)
Which provision of the Constitution of India guaranteed for the Freedom of Press?	Article 19(l)(a)
Which provision of the Constitution of India guaranteed for the Freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms?	Article 19(l)(b)
Which provision of the Constitution of India guaranteed for the Freedom to form associations?	Article 19(l)(c)
Which provision of the Constitution of India guaranteed for the Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India?	Article 19(l)(d)
Which provision of the Constitution of India guaranteed for the Freedom of residence anywhere within the territory of India?	Article 19(l)(e)
Which provision of the Constitution of India guaranteed for the Freedom of Profession, Occupation, Trade or Business?	Article 19(l)(g)
Which provisions imposed the Restrictions on the six freedoms under article 19(1)?	Article 19(2) to 19(6)
Which Article of the Indian Constitution protects individuals from ex post facto laws?	Article 20(1)
Which Article of the Indian Constitution ensures that 'No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once'?	Article 20(2)
Which Article guaranteed the Protection against Self-incrimination?	Article 20(3)
Which case is popularly known as the Telephone Tapping case?	People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India
In which case the Supreme Court declared the "Bandh" as unconstitutional?	Communist Party of India (M) v. Bharat Kumar [(1998)
Which case is popularly known as the ‘Bandit Queen Case”?	Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon (1996)
In which case the Supreme Court considered the constitutional validity of Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?	Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962)
In which case the Supreme Court held that the requirement of wearing helmet is not a restriction on free movement of citizen?	Rajneesh Kapoor v. UOI (2007)
In which case the term "personal liberty" was first interpreted?	A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras (1950)
Which amendment Act added the Right to Education under Article 21-A?	86th Amendment Act, 2002
The Right to travel abroad was held to be a fundamental right in?	Satwant Singh v. Assistant Passport Officer, New Delhi
Which case is popularly known as the Pavement Dwellers Case?	Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1986)
In which case the Supreme Court recognized Right to livelihood is a Fundamental right under Article 21 has been Recognised in?	Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1986)
In which case the Supreme Court recognized right to shelter a fundamental right under Article 21 has been Recognised in?	Chameli Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1996)
Which case is popularly known as the “Auto Shanker Case”?	R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu, (1994)
In which case the Supreme Court recognized the right to privacy as an inherent part of the right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.	R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu (1994)
In which case it was held that virginity test violates right to privacy under Article 21?	Surjit Singh Thind vs Kanwaljit Kaur on 25 April, 2003.
In which case the Supreme Court recognized the Right to Life under Article 21, initially including the right to die?	P. Rathinam v. Union of India (1994)
In which case the Supreme Court held that the right to life does not include the right to die?	Gian Kaur vs State of Punjab case,1996
In which case did the Supreme Court allow passive euthanasia?	Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011)
In which case right to privacy was declared as fundamental right?	Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd) vs Union of India (2017)
In which case the Supreme Court held the Triple Talaq as unconstitutional?	Shayara Bano v. Union of India and Ors. AIR 2017
The Triple Talaq is also known as?	Talaq-e-biddat
Name the Judgments that were over-ruled in the Right to Privacy case.	MP Sharma of 1954 and Kharak Singh of 1962
In which case the Supreme Court issued the guidelines relating to noise pollution?	Re: Noise Pollution (2005)
In which case Supreme Court held that right to sleep is a fundamental right? Previous Year Questions	"In Re: Ramlila Maidan Incident" (2012)
In which case the SC held the Right to Speedy Trial as a Fundamental Right?	Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979)
Which case is popularly known as the “Capitation Fee Case”?	Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka (1992)
In which case SC declared that Charging capitation fee is illegal as Right to Education is a Fundamental Right?	Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka (1992)
In which case right to free legal aid was recognized as a fundamental right under art 21 of Indian Constitution?	Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979)
What is the landmark case of Right against Solitary Confinement?	Sunil Batra v. Delhi Administration (AIR 1978)
What is the landmark case of the Right against handcuffing?	Prem Shankar Shukla vs Delhi Administration (1980)
In which case did the Supreme Court prohibit smoking in public places?	Murli S Deora v. Union of India (2001)
In which case the Supreme Court states the Guidelines governing the arrest of a person during investigation?	Joginder Kumar v. State of U.P. (1994)
In which case the Supreme Court states the detailed guidelines for investigating and security agencies of arrest and detention ?	D.K. Basu Versus State of West Bengal (1997)
In which case the Supreme Court states that court has power to award monetary compensation for violation of FRs?	Rudul Sah v. State of Bihar (1983)
In which case the Supreme Court laid down the guidelines relating to the trial of rape cases?	Delhi Domestic Working Women's Forum vs. Union of India (1995)
Which case is popularly known as the habeas corpus case?	ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla case (1976)
In which case right to education is declared as fundamental right by the Supreme Court?	Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993)
In which case the Supreme Court laid down Detailed guidelines for arrest of an accused when investigations not done in 24 hours?	Central Bureau Of Investigation vs Anupam J. Kulkarni on 8 May, 1992
Article 23 of the Constitution of India deals with?	Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
Article 24 of the Constitution of India deals with?	Prohibition of employment of children in factories
The restrictions on right under Article 25 can be imposed on what grounds?	Public Order, Morality and Health
Article 30 of the Constitution of India provides for?	Right of the minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
The minorities to be given benefit of Article 30 should be based on?	Religion or Language
What is the maximum period of detention under article 22?	3 Months
Which amendment Act had abolished the right to property as a fundamental right?	44th Amendment Act of 1978
Under which article the Right to property is now a Constitutional Right?	Article300-A
What right does Article 30 Clause 1 of Indian Constitution state all minorities whether based on religion or language?	Right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
What are the 6 fundamental rights of India right to equality? Judiciary Syllabus	right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right to constitutional remedies
Article 31-A of the Constitution deals with?	Saving of laws providing for acquisition of estates, etc
Which article of the constitution of India empowers a supreme court to issue a writ?	Article 32
Who is empowered to admit a new state to the Union of India?	Parliament
Which important Human Right is protected in Article 21 of our Constitution?	Right to Life and Liberty
On whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?	Supreme Court
Why Parliament has no power to repeal fundamental rights under Article 368?	They are part of the basic structure of the essential framework of the Constitution.
Against whom Fundamental Rights can be claimed?	the State and its instrumentalities
Clause (1) of Article 13 is applicable only to?	Pre-Constitutionallaws
Original Constitution classified FRs into seven categories but now there are?	The 44th Amendment in 1978 removed the right to property, reducing the number of Fundamental Rights to six.
What was India called before it was called “India”?	Bharat, Hindustan, Al-Hind, and Aryavarta
Where is single citizenship borrowed from?	the British Constitution
Which committee recommended the concept of dual citizenship in the Union of India?	The High Level Committee on Indian Diaspora, chaired by Dr. L.M. Singhvi
Who are fundamental rights not given to?	Armed Forces, aliens or foreigners
By which Fundamental Right other Fundamental Rights are protected?	Right to constitutional Remedies
Which right is no more a Fundamental Right?	Right to Property
Which right is no more a Fundamental Right?	Right to Strike
Which Fundamental Right has been a subject of maximum controversy and litigation?	Right to Property
The Right to equality guaranteed by the Indian Constitution does not Include?	Economic Equality
What does the equality before the law mean? Free One Liner Notes	the principle that all people must be equally protected by the law that is, Absence of any privilege in favour of any person
Who popularized the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it”?	Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Were the fundamental rights originally enshrined in the Indian Constitution?	Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution
When the Supreme Court can refuse to grant remedy under Article 32?	If no fundamental right has been infringed
Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is restrained by the Preventive Detention Act?	Right to Freedom
Who enjoys the right to impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of Indian Citizen?	Parliament
Who can amend any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights, as long as it doesn't destroy or alter the essential features of the Constitution?	Parliament
Any violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented to?	Both Supreme And High Courts
Who is authorized to impose restrictions on Fundamental Rights?	The legislature, specifically the Parliament
The Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizen?	Can be suspended by the President during National Emergency
Are Fundamental Rights absolute?	No, fundamental rights are not absolute in the Indian Constitution. They are subject to reasonable restrictions
Who said the Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution?	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Why is PIL so important?	ensuring justice to all and promoting the welfare of the people
What does ’Ultra Vires’ means?	acting or done beyond one's legal power or authority
Who are not entitled to form the Union?	Public servants
Who quoted ‘Child of Today is the citizen of tomorrow ’?	Jawaharlal Nehru
Generally, the Census is conducted for years.	10
Who quoted ‘Swaraj is my Birth Right ’?	Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Which Article and Amendment changes the age for right to vote from 21 to 18 years? Free One Liner Notes	Article 326 and 61st Constitutional Amendment
What is meant by creamy layer?	economically and socially advanced members of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) who are not eligible for reservation benefits.
Backward Classes (BCs) are often classified into two primary categories	Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Most Backward Classes (MBCs)
Mandal Commission deals with?	Reservation for backward class people
Right to Property was eliminated from the list of FRs during the tenure of?	Morarji Desai
Legal Equality under the Indian Constitution implies that?	all citizens are treated the same way before the law, regardless of their social status, wealth, or any other personal characteristic
Under Which Article a citizen can directly move the Supreme Court for any violation of FRs?	Article 32
What does the Constitution grant the right against exploitation to?	all types of forced labour, child labour and trafficking of people
Parliament to discriminate in favour of women against men?	Article 15(3)
Article 15(4) confers a special provision for the advancement of? Free Judiciary Notes	Socially and educationally backward classes of citizens Scheduled Castes (SCs) Scheduled Tribes (STs)
The prohibition imposed by the Article 20 is applicable to?	Criminal cases
"No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once” is?	Double Jeopardy
A future law cannot make an act punishable which is not so when committed is?	Ex-post facto law
’Ex-post facto law’ means? Free Judiciary Coaching	passing criminal law with retrospective effect
An arrested person should be allowed?	to consult his lawyer
Every person who has been arrested has the right to be produced before the?	Magistrate
A person arrested has to be produced before the Magistrate within?	24 hours
The right of the accused to be informed about his grounds of arrest is?	Mandatory
No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed?	On the grounds for such arrest
The provisions enshrined under the Article 22 are?	Mandatory
Article 21A was inserted by way of Constitutional Amendment?	86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002
Earlier to 86th Amendment, Article 21A is in the form of?	Directive Principles of State Policy
What is the object of Article 21A of the Constitution?	Primary Education
Right to Education guaranteed under the Article 21A shall be between the age group of?	6 to 14
Sexual harassment of working women is violative of?	Fundamental Rights
Nine-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court in ‘Indira Sawhney v. Union of India case’ is?	Mandal Commission Case
The Freedom of Speech and Expression does not include?	Calling for ‘Bundh’
Which article Protect Freedom of Press?	l9(l)(a)
A Citizen of India may be debarred from the Right to vote on ground of?	unsoundness of mind, crime or corrupt or illegal practice and Non-Resident
Freedoms under the Article 19 are suspended during emergency on grounds of?	War or external aggression
During emergency, Right to Freedom guaranteed under Article 19 is?	be suspended
India has recognized?	No religion as National Religion
How many types of writs are there?	5
Where Can a Writ Petition be Filed?	Supreme Court
When Writ of Habeas Corpus is issued? Free Judiciary Coaching	In the form of an order calling upon a person who has detained another person to bring that person before Court and show authority for such detention
When Writ of Quo Warranto is an order from a superior Court?	whereby it can call upon a person to show under what authority he is holding the office
When Writ of Mandamus is issued by a superior Court to?	To command a person or public authority to do something in the nature of public duty
When Writ of certiorari is issued by a superior Court?	To quash an order already passed by a lower court when lower court passed an order without or in excess of jurisdiction (It is a Corrective Writ)
When Writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior Court?	Issued to a lower court directing it not to proceed with a case which does not fall under its jurisdiction. (It’s a Preventive Writ)
Which writ is issued when the Constitutional, statutory or non-statutory agency restricted to continue through?	Prohibition
Which article deals with Exploitation of any sort is prohibited?	Article 23
Every person who provides labour or service to another is entitled at the least to the minimum wage and if anything less than the minimum wage is paid to him he can complain of violation of his fundamental right?	Article 23
Which Article Prohibit the Child labor?	Article 24
Conflict of interest may be?	Potential
When will a person is detained under the Special Law?	there is likelihood of committing offence against public
What is the minimum permissible age in years of employment in any factory or mine?	14 years
Which article deals with Prohibition of employment of children in factories?	Article 24
In which case it was said that ’’Equality and Arbitrariness are sworn enemies”?	E.P. Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu (1974)
In which it was held that Sexual harassment of Working women amounts to Fundamental Rights violation?	Vishaka & Ors vs State Of Rajasthan & Ors, decided in 1997
Fundamental Rights can be suspended during?	Emergency
What are called writs?	orders issued by courts to enforce obedience to laws
Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution provide limitations on?	on State action
Fundamental rights can be broadly categorized into?	positive and negative rights
The Fundamental Rights provided to the citizens are?	subject to reasonable restrictions, particularly in the interest of public order, morality, and national security
Which article deals with Freedom from arbitrary arrest?	Article 22
When was the Citizenship Amendment Act passed? Free Judiciary Notes	The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) was passed by the Parliament of India on 11 December 2019
Right to Decent Environment includes?	Right to Life
The Judicial Review of President’s Rule in State under the Article 356 is laid down in?	S. R. Bommai v. Union of India
How can a Minority group defined as?	either a linguistic minority or a religious minority
Are the Directive Principles of state policy justiciable?	No
Which provision of the Constitution of India provides for equal justice?	Article 39-A
Which article deals with Organization of Village Panchayats?	Article 40
Which provision of the Constitution of India provides for maternity benefit?'	Article 42
Article 43-B was inserted into the Constitution of India by which amendment Act?	97th Amendment Act
Which article deals with Uniform civil code for the citizens?	Article 44
Who said that Directive Principles of State Policy are the conscience of the Constitution embodying social philosophy?	Granville Austin
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish?	Social and Economic Democracy
Slow implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy is due to?	Lack of political will
Which Amendment of the Constitution sought to enhance the importance of the Directive Principles of State Policy?	25^th
Which article deals with Protect and improve environment and safeguard forest and wildlife of the country under?	Article 48A
Which article deals with Just and humane conditions of work and maximum living wages for workers?	Articles 42 and 43
The State is expected to provide free and compulsory education to all children upto?	Six to Fourteen years
Which case of SC Strike down the provisions of the Constitution that accorded primacy to Directive Principles of State Policy over FRs?	Minerva Mills case
Which Article recognizes International Law under the Constitution?	Article 51
Which Article provides for the separation of Judiciary from the Executive?	Article 50
Which Article guides the State to promote the welfare of the state?	Article 38
The DPSP are contained in which part of the Constitution?	Part IV
Who described the DPSP as the ‘Novel Feature of the Indian Constitution?	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
The Directive Principles of State Policy aim at?	Providing a social and economic base for a genuine democracy in the country
Directive Principles of State Policy are?	Positive instructions to government to work for the attainment of set objectives
Directive Principles of State Policy are in the nature of?	Guidelines to State
The Constitution assures economic justice to the Indian citizens through?	Directive Principles of State Policy
Which articles deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution?	Article36-51
The Directive Principles of State Policy are?	Social Rights
Can Directive Principles of State Policy be amended?	DPSP can be amended through a constitutional amendment, requiring a special majority in Parliament
What planning in India derives its objective from?	Directive Principles of State Policy
The aim of the Directive Principles of State Policy to establish?	Welfare state in the country
The enforcement of the DPSP depends on?	Resources available with the Government
The Directive Principles of State Policy may be classified into?	Socialist, Gandhian and Liberals
What is the meaning Uniform Civil Code?	A codified law applicable to all persons of India irrespective of their religion
The phrase ‘Economic Justice ’ is found in?	Preamble and Fundamental Rights
Which article deals with the right to adequate means of livelihood is to be provided by the State?	39
Article 45 mandates the state to provide for?	Early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of 6 years
Which articles deals with “The duty of the state to protect monuments and places of national importance”?	Article 49
What does the Directive Principles of State Policy seek?	To make the Constitution an instrument of social change
Which article states that the State imposing tax on capital and wealth according to taxation laws is protected?	Article 39
According to the interpretation of the SC, the word ‘the material resources of the community’ means?	public resources but include all resources, natural and man-made, public and private owned
Which Article of the Indian Constitution, deals with a Directive Principle of State Policy, mandates that the state ensure the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are distributed to subserve the common good?	Article 39(b)
Who said that The Directive Principles of State Policy are like a ‘cheque on a bank payable at the convenience of the Bank’?	K. T. Shah
Who wanted the DPSP to be the basis of all future legislation?	B. R. Ambedkar
Which Amendment of the Constitution accorded precedence to all the Directive Principles of State Policy over FRs?	42nd
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Fundamental Duties
From where the concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution borrowed?	Russian Constitution
By which Amendment Act Article 51-A was added into the Constitution of India?	42nd Amendment Act of 1976
In which Amendment was the 11th fundamental duty added?	86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002
Are Fundamental Duties applicable to all?	The Fundamental Duties are confined to Indian citizens only
What does Fundamental Duties demands? Judiciary Syllabus	abiding by the Indian Constitution, respecting our flag, keeping a sense of respect for the national anthem and protecting public property
What is not a Fundamental Duties?	Not to indulge in corrupt practice
What happens if fundamental duties are violated?	They cannot be enforced in a court of law
Why were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution?	Curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities
Which part of the constitution contains the Fundamental Duties?	Part IV-A of the Constitution, specifically in Article 51A
What is the ratio between the length and breadth of the Indian National Flag?	3:2
Is respect for National Flag a fundamental duty?	a fundamental duty of every Indian citizen
Is respect for National Anthem a fundamental duty?	a fundamental duty of every Indian citizen
Who wrote the National Song 'Vande Mataram'?	Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875 (it was first published in his Bengali novel Anandamath in 1882.)
When “Jana Gana Mana” first sung?	27th December, 1911
Which provisions of Indian Constitution deals with the protection and improvement of environment? Previous Year Questions	Fundamental Duties And Directive Principles of State Policy
Which Article of the Constitution of India states that the duty to protect and improve the environment?	Article 51A(g)
What is the main sanction behind the fundamental duties?	Moral (there is no legal sanction provided for violation)
Which is not afundamental duty as outline in Article 51A of the Constitution? Bare Acts	Obeying traffic rules, To practice family planning and control population, To cast vote during elections
Which Fundamental Duty provides opportunities for the education to their children between 6-14 years of age?	Article 51A(k) of the Constitution
Provisions as to fundamental duties cannot be enforced by writs but by Which method they can be promoted?	constitutional methods
Which Article deals with “to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people of India”?	Article 51A(e)
To what Fundamental Duties refer? Free Mock Tests	Ideals of the national struggle and Defend the country and render national service
What is the primary purpose of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?	to remind citizens of their responsibilities and obligations towards the nation
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The Union
In Whose name all executive actions of the union shall be taken?	The President
Which article deals with the procedure of impeachment of the President?	Article 61
On what grounds the President of India can be impeached?	For violation of the Constitution
Who shall give oath to the President of India?	The Chief Justice of India
Why India called a parliamentary democracy?	the executive branch, headed by the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, is responsible to the Parliament
Who is the Council of Ministers responsibleto in parliamentary form of government?	Lok Sabha (House of the People)
Is the President of India is an integral part of Indian Parliament?	The President of India is an integral part of the Parliament
Can the Parliament confer by law any function that is exclusively vested in the President?	The Parliament cannot confer any function that is exclusively vested in the President.
Who is the executive power and the Defence Forces of the Union vested in?	President
Against whom mandamus will lie?	Public authorities, including government officials, public corporations, tribunals, and even inferior courts.
When can the President refer a matter to the Supreme Court for its opinion?	When a matter is of public importance
Which writ means “you may have the body”?	Habeas Corpus
In which case the Supreme Court propounded ‘The Theory of Basic Structure of the Constitution ’?	Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973
How many Judges heard the landmark case of Keshwanand Bharti v. State of Kerala in 1973?	13 (at that time the total strength of Judges was 13)
Which body is not a Constitutionally mandatory body?	Commission for Center-State relations
What does not involve in the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?	Disputes arising out of the Pre-Constitution treaties and agreements
Who enjoys the power of judicial review? Free Judiciary Coaching	The Supreme Court under article 32 and article 136 and to the High court under article 226 and article 227
Who appoints Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court?	President
Which is the highest Court of Appeal in a District in criminal matters?	the Court of the District and Sessions Judge
Who has the power to Established a High Court for two or more states and/or Union Territory?	Parliament by Law
When was the golden jubilee of Indian Parliament celebrated?	13.05.2002
Who represents the nation but does not rule the nation?	President
Who is elected in India through a transferable vote system?	The President
How is the speaker of the Lok Sabha elected?	from among its members by a majority of members' presence and voting in the house.
What is the minimum age limit to be elected as the president of India?	35 years of age
How many times can the President of India be re-elected?	Any number of times
Who acts as the President when neither the President nor the Vice-President is available?	Chief Justice of India
A state member in the Presidential Election shall have voters in the multiples of?	multiples of one thousands
On whose recommendation a Bill altering the State boundaries shall be introduced?	President
Which Committee recommended for the Reorganization of States?	The States Reorganisation Commission, also known as the Fazl Ali Commission
Which Act enacted by the Parliament by exercising its power under Article 3 of the Constitution?	The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces?	The President
What is the tenure of office of President?	five-year term
How many Members can be elected for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?	The Lok Sabha - maximum of 552 members, (with 543 being elected directly and 2 being nominated by the President.) The Rajya Sabha - maximum of 250 members, (with 238 being elected and 12 nominated by the President.)
How many States and Union Territories are there in our territory?	28 states and 8 Union Territories
How many seats are reserved for the members of the scheduled tribes in the lok sabha?	47 seats
Which became the 29th State of the Indian Union?	Telangana. It was formed by splitting from Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014
Who will preside over the Joint Session of both the Houses of the Parliament?	Speaker
Which Article empowers the President to give his assent to Bills?	Article 111
What is the source of power for the States in a Federation?	Constitution
How are powers distributed in the Indian Constitution?	three Lists-the Union, State and Concurrent
Which power division indicates the Union, State and Concurrent Lists?	Legislative powers
In which list the Economic Planning is a subject?	Concurrent List
In which list the Railways is a subject?	Union List
In which list the Lotteries organized by the State Government is a subject?	State List
Under which schedule Distribution of subjects between the Center and the States is enumerated?	7th Schedule
What was the Sarkaria Commission formed to give report on?	Center-State Relations
Which of the taxes is exclusively assigned to Central Government by the Constitution?	Corporation Tax
What are the other names of the Rajya Sabha?	Upper House/Council of States
What are the other names of the Lok Sabha?	Lower House/House of People
Who addresses the first session of the parliament after the election is over?	The President of India
What is the first session of the Parliament, called?	Budget Session
How is the Lok Sabha more powerful than the Rajya Sabha? Free Judiciary Coaching	due to its direct election by the people, the power to remove the Council of Ministers through a vote of no-confidence, and its exclusive control over financial matters (budget and money bills)
How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of 'no confidence' in the government?	50
What is identified as the ‘Democratic Chamber’?	Lok Sabha
What is described as ‘Knowledge House’ of parliament?	Rajya Sabha
Are the President and Governors immune from civil liability during their term of office?	Yes, but with a two-month notice requirement.
What are the Qualifications to participate in the Lok Sabha election?	The candidate must be a citizen of India. The candidate must be at least 25 years.
Can a President promulgate an ordinance when one house is in session?	He can promulgate an ordinance only when either both or one of the Houses of Parliament are/is not in session.
Under whose control the Ordinance making power of the President lies?	Parliament
Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to promulgate ordinances?	Article 123
Which fund is utilized to meet the unforeseen expenditure?	Contingency Fund
From which Fund the usual expenditure of the Government of India is charged?	Consolidated Fund
Who is the custodian of the Contingency Fund of India?	The Secretary of, Finance Ministry holds this fund on behalf of the President of India.
What is the term of the Parliamentary Committees appointed by the President?	One year
Who formed A Select or Joint Committee of the two Houses of a Parliament?	Speaker of the Lok Sabha
In which House Union Budget is always presented first?	Lok Sabha
On which date is the budget presented in Parliament?	first day of February
Who addresses the Parliament at the commencement of the first session?	President
What is the first hour of every sitting in both Houses of Parliament called?	Question Hour
What is the time period of Question Hour in Parliament?	11 am to 12 noon
What is the time of zero hour in the parliament?	12 noon to 1 pm
What is the maximum time of zero hour in Lok Sabha?	30 Minutes
What is the zero hour in Lok Sabha?	The period immediately following the Question Hour when the Members voice their concerns on matters of public importance
Which bills cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha?	Money Bill
Which country the method of impeachment of the President of India adopted from?	United States of America
Has any President been removed after impeachment in India?	No president has faced impeachment proceedings in India.
In which house impeachment of the President is initiated?	in either house of the Parliament
Whose salary/emoluments is exempted from Income Tax?	President
Who is not a part of council of ministers and hence not permitted to attend its meetings?	President
Who has the power of veto?	The President
At What designation the Vice-President of India draws salary?	Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Who is a non-member who can participate in the debate of Lok Sabha?	Attorney General of India
What is the Full form of PIL?	Public Interest Litigation
In what cases PIL to be resorted? Free Judiciary Notes	public injury arising from the breach of any public duty, violation of the law, or violation of a constitutional provision
Who is the father of PIL?	Justice P.N. Bhagwati
Who has the power to pardon in case of capital punishment?	President
On whose advice the pardoning power shall be exercised by the President?	the Council of Ministers
What is the meaning of the word ‘Parler’ from where the word ‘Parliament’ is derived?	to speak or talk
Who is authorized to transfer the Judge of a High Court to another High Court?	President
Which Article empowers the President to appoint the Prime Minister of India?	Article 74
For Which bills the Joint Session of Parliament was called? Free One Liner Notes	The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, The Banking Service Commission Repeal Bill, 1978, and The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002.
Why the Joint Sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held?	to resolve legislative deadlocks when the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha disagree on a non-money bill
By whom the House of the People (Lok Sabha) can be adjourned sine die?	Speaker
Who is head of state in India?	The President.
When does the President holds office for a term of five years?	from the date on which he/she enters upon the Office
From where the practice of President addressing Parliament has been adopted?	United Kingdom
Who does not take part in the election of the President?	Members of the legislative councils
How many Electors are required to propose the candidature for the office of the President of India?	any 50 members of the Electoral College
Who was the first President of the Indian Republic?	rajendra Prasad
Who got Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?	Dr. S Radhakrishnan
Who enjoys the distinction of being the first Muslim President of India?	Zakir Hussain
Who was elected unopposed as the President of India?	Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Which power is not with the President of India?	Power to control Judiciary
How long can the Vice-President discharge the duties of the President during his illness?	for a maximum period of six months
Whose advice does the President appoint and dismiss Ministers?	On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Who prepares the President's address to Parliament?	the Union Cabinet
Who is the first Chief Justice to be appointed as acting President of India?	Justice M. Hidayatullah
Which article of the constitution of India provides that there shall be a vice president of India?	Article 63
Who is head in government?	The prime minister of India
How the Office of the Prime Minister is created?	Is created by the Constitution
In which article is the Prime Minister appointed by the President?	Article 75
Who is the real executive under the Indian Constitution?	Prime Minister
Who is considered as the Chief Spokesperson (Spokesman) of the Union Government?	Prime Minister
Who said that 'the prime Minister is the keystone in cabinet arc'?	Lord Morely
Who described Prime Minister as 'primus inter pares' (first among equals)?	Lord Morley
Who appoint the Members of Council of Ministers?	The President of India appoints them on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Who became the Prime Minister of India without becoming a Union Cabinet Minister?	H. D. Deve Gowda
Which State of India has contributed the maximum Prime Ministers?	Uttar Pradesh
Who faced the most no-confidence motion?	Prime Minister Indira Gandhi faced the most no-confidence motions (15), followed by Lal Bahadur Shastri and P. V. Narasimha Rao (three each).
Which Governor-General appoint the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru?	Lord Mountbatten
Which article says ‘Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha?	Article 75 clause 3
Which State sends the maximum representatives to the Lok Sabha?	Uttar Pradesh
Which amendment increased Lok Sabha tenure to 6 years?	42nd constitutional amendment of 1976
What is the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament?	six months
Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its normal term of five years?	President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
What is a “hung Parliament”?	A hung parliament is one in which no single political party has a clear majority.
For what reasons the President can call a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament? Judiciary Syllabus	If the House does not take any decision for six months on a Bill remitted by the other, If a Bill passed by one House is rejected by the other, and If the Amendment proposed to a Bill by one House is not acceptable to the other
How long can the Rajya Sabha delay the money bill?	14 days
Whose salary is not charged from the Consolidated Fund of India?	The Prime Minister of India
Are all ministers member of Parliament?	Ministers must be members of parliament.
Who is the first woman film star nominated or elected to Rajya Sabha?	Nargis Dutt
Without whose approval No taxes can be levied or expenditure incurred?	Parliament
Who decides whether a Bill is a money bill or not?	The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Who are the Speakers of the Lok Sabha who died in Office? Previous Year Questions	Ganesh Vasudev Mavlankar and G.M.C Balyogi
What does Constitution of India refers to the budget as?	"Annual Financial Statement."
What does 'guillotine' refer to in legislative parlance?	Once the House is done with these debates, the Speaker applies the “guillotine”, and all outstanding demands for grants are put to vote at once.
Does the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has voting right?	Only exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
Who appoints the secretary general of the Lok Sabha?	Speaker
Can the speech made by a MP on the floor of House be questioned?	cannot be questioned in any Court of Law
What are the judicial powers of the Lok Sabha?	To punish and impeach any member in case of violation of the constitution or case of breach of privileges offered.
Why Lok Sabha passes "vote on account"?	To meet the expenditure during the period between the introduction of budget and its passage
Which State sends the largest number of MPs to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh?	Maharashtra
What is meaning of the term ‘Closure’ in Parliamentary terminology?	a motion to end the debate on a matter and put it to a vote
Which Article states that "The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and other Judges"?	Article 124
Who is the first Chief Justice of India?	Sir Harilal Jekisondas Kania
Under Which jurisdiction case involving an interpretation of the Constitution falls?	Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
What is not included in the Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?	appeals against writs
In What cases the Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in civil matters pertains to?	Substantial question of law
Who has the power to increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court?	Parliament
Who appoints the Ad hoc Judges in the Supreme Court?	Chief Justice of India with the prior consent of the President
When the Supreme Court appoints Ad hoc Judges?	When there isn't a quorum of permanent judges available to hold or continue a session.
How many Judges of the Supreme Court have been removed through impeachment?	None
Who has the power to decide interstate water disputes?	by Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunals established by the Parliament.
How can a tax be levied or collected?	Only by authority of law
What is the purpose of imposing tax? Bare Acts	to generate income for undertaking projectsto boost the economy of the country and to raise the standard of living of its citizens.
When can the provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and State can be suspended?	During Financial Emergency
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?	Article 368
Which was the lengthiest amendment to the Constitution?	42nd Amendment Act, 1976, also known as the "Mini-Constitution".
In Which case of Supreme Court the 24th Amendment became necessary?	Golak Nath v. State of Punjab (1967)
Who considered as the Guardian of Public Finances?	The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Who can remove the Comptroller and Auditor General from his office?	The President on the basis of a resolution passed to that effect by both the Houses of Parliament.
Out of which Fund the salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General are paid?	Consolidated Fund of India
After how many months the Comptroller and Auditor General presents a detailed review of accounts?	Twelve months
Who is called the first law officer of the Union Government?	The Attorney General of India
After how many years one third of the members of the rajya sabha retire?	After every two years
What does ‘special majority’ mean?	A majority of two-thirds members present and voting supported by more than 50%.
What does ’Special Leave’ means?	the discretionary power granted to the Supreme Court under Article 136 to hear appeals.
What does ’Respite’ means?	Awarding lesser punishment
What does ’Interpret’ means?	the process of analyzing and understanding legal texts
Which office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on?	Ombudsman in Scandinavia
What is the duration of Finance Commission?	five years
Who gave the meaning of rule of law as "No man is punishable except for a Distinct breach of Law”?	Albert Venn Dicey
At least how many days of prior notice is required for the impeachment of the president of India?	14 days of prior notice
What is the meaning of the term judicial activism?	the exercise of the power of judicial review to set aside government acts.
Which schedule must be amended if a new state of India is to be created?	First schedule
Which ministry is under Archaeological Survey of India?	Ministry of Culture
What is prorogue in Lok Sabha?	the termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President
What is the lame duck session in Indian Parliament?	the last session of the outgoing Lok Sabha (House of the People) after a new Lok Sabha has been elected
Who was the Defence Minister of India during the Indo- China War of1962?	V. K. Krishna Menon
Who was the President of India at Proclamation of Emergency in the year 1976?	Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Which is the first State in India formed on linguistic grounds?	AndhraPradesh
Which Body recruits persons to All India Services?	Union Public Service Commission
Which duties/functions has been assigned to the Attorney General of India?	to render legal advice to Central Government
To whom the Attorney-General of India may address his resignation?	President
Which committee of Parliament is closely connected with the Comptroller and Auditor General?	Public Accounts Committee
What is the meaning of the word violate?	Commit breach of law
On whom the executive power of the State shall be vested?	The Governor
Who shall appoint the Governor of a state?	The President
What is the term of office of the Governor?	The Governor of a State is appointed by the President for a term of five years and holds office during his pleasure.
What is the minimum age for becoming the Governor of a State?	35 years
What is the retirement age of a Supreme Court Judge?	65 years
What is the retirement age of a High Court Judge?	62 years
Who shall give oath to the Governor?	The Chief Justice of the High Court
Who shall discharge the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies?	The President
Which article gives the President pardon power?	Article 72
Who shall appoint the Chief Minister?	The Governor
Which Article state the Council of Ministers in a state cannot exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that state?	Article 164(1A)
Who is the Council of Ministers in a state collectively responsible to?	The Legislative Assembly of the State
Within How many months can a person who is not a member of Parliament be appointed as a Minister by the President?	6 months
Which Article deals with an Advocate-General for the State?	Article 165
In whose name all executive actions of the government of the state are taken?	The Governor
What does the legislature of the state consists of?	The Governor, the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly
Who can abolish or create the legislative councils of a state?	The Parliament by law
Which states in India have the bicameral legislatures?	Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh
What is the term for the Legislative Assembly of the states?	5 years
What is the minimum age for becoming a member of the legislative council of a state?	30 years
What is the minimum age for becoming a member of the legislative assembly of a state?	25 years
For what time the member shall be absent to declare a seat vacant in the legislature of a state?	60 Days
Who take the decision on question as to disqualification of MLAs?	The Governor
Which Article deals with the Ordinance-making power of the Governor?	Article 213
Which Article deals with the High Court to be a Court of Record?	Article 215
Who shall appoint the Judges of the High Court?	The President
Who shall give oath to the High Court Judges?	The Governor
Which article deals with the writ jurisdiction of the High Court?	Article 226
Who appoints the Judges of the District court?	The Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court
Under which article the Special provisions with respect to Delhi are provided?	Article 239AA
Who is the chief administrator of the union territories?	The Lieutenant Governor
Part IX of the Constitution of India deals with?	The Panchayats
By which Amendment Act the Part IX was added into the Constitution of India?	73th Amendment Act
Part IX-A of the Constitution of India deals with?	The Municipalities
By which amendment Act Part IX-A was added?	74th Amendment Act, 1992
Part IX-B of the Constitution of India deals with?	The Co-operative Societies
By which amendment Act Part X-B was added?	97th Amendment Act, 2011
Can a law made by the Parliament having extra-territorial jurisdiction be held invalid?	No
What is the literal meaning of habeas corpus?	To have the body
Which writ is issued to compel a public authority to perform a public duty?	Mandamus
Which writ is also known as stay order?	Prohibition
Which writ is issued to quash the appointment of a person to a public office?	Quo warranto
How many subjects are there in various lists of the 7th Schedule? Free Mock Tests	the Union List (100 subjects), the State List (61 subjects), and the Concurrent List (52 subjects)
Which article contains the doctrine of colourable legislation?	Article 246
Which doctrine states “What you cannot do directly you also cannot do indirectly”?	doctrine of colourable legislation
Which article deals with Residuary powers of legislation?	Article 248
Who has the residuary powers of legislation?	The Parliament
Which law will prevail when there is a conflict between the central law and the state law?	The Central Law
Under which article does the Parliament make laws in State lists of national interest?	Article 249
Which article deals with Legislation for giving effect to international agreements?	Article 253
Which article deals with Full faith and credit?	Article 261
Which article deals with Inter-state river valley disputes?	Article 262
Which article deals with Provisions with respect to an Inter-state Council?	Article 263
Which article deals with Consolidated fund of India?	Article 266
Which article deals with Contingency Fund of India?	Article 267
Which articles deals with Provisions relating to Goods and Service Tax?	Article 246A,269A and 279A
Which article deals with Goods and Services Tax Council?	Article 279A
Which article deals with Special provision with respect to goods and services tax?	Article 246A
Which article deals with axes not to be imposed save by authority of law?	Article 265
Which article deals with Finance Commission?	Article 280
Which article deals with Levy and collection of goods and services tax in course of inter- state trade or commerce?	Article 269A
Which article deals with Suits and Proceedings by and against the Government?	Article 300
Which article deals with Doctrine of Pleasure?	Article 310
Which article deals with All-India Services?	Article 312
Which article deals with Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states?	Article 315
Which article deals with Appointment and term of office of members of PSCs?	Article 316
What is the term of office a UPSC member?	6 years or 65 years whichever is earlier
What is the term of office of a member of a state public service Commission?	6 years or 62 years whichever is earlier
Can a member of a Public Service Commission be reappointed?	No
By which amendment tribunals in Part XIV-A were added in the constitution?	42nd Amendment Act of 1976
Which article deals with Provisions relating to tribunals?	Article 323A and 323B
Who is the Person behind the Public Interest Litigation?	Justice P.N. Bhagwati
In which case the constitutional validity of Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 was challenged?	S.P. Sampath Kumar v. Union of India And Others (1986)
In which case the SC has held that a tribunal is bound by the decision of the High Court?	State of Orissa Vs. Bhagaban Sarangi, (1995)
In which case Clause 2(d) of Article 323A and 3(d) of 323B were held unconstitutional?	L. Chandra Kumar vs. Union of India (1997)
Which Amendment Act relates to GST?	The Constitution (101st) Amendment Act, 2016
What are the Rate structures fixed by the GST Council?	slabs of 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% & 28%.
What is the EWS amendment Act?	Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019
Which was the first state to ratify the Constitution 122nd Amendment Act?	Assam
Who is called father of GST?	Atal Bihari Vajpayee
When the Goods and Services Tax Act came into force?	1st July,2017
How many Anglo-Indians are nominated in the House of the People?	no Anglo-Indian members are nominated to the Lok Sabha (104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020)
How many Anglo-Indians are nominated in the legislative Assembly of the states?	no Anglo-Indian members (104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020)
Which article deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes?	Article 338
Which article deals with National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?	Article 338A
Which part deals with Official Language?	Part XVII
What is the official language of the union?	Hindi in Devanagari script
Which provision of the Constitution provides that Hindi shall be official language?	Article 343(1)
Emergency provisions were borrowed from the Constitution of?	Russsia
Emergency Provisions under the Constitution describe the nature of Indian Polity as?	Unitary
Which Article under the Constitution authorizes the President to proclaim Emergency?	Article 352
Emergency Provisions are enshrined, under which Part of the Constitution?	Part XVIII
According to Article 355, it is the duty of the Union to protect the States against?	External Aggression, Internal Disturbance
The Indian Constitution is designed to work as a Unitary Government during the time of?	Emergency
When the National Emergency is declared, which Article is suspended?	Article 19
Which article cannot suspend during an emergency? Explore All Courses	Article 20 (Protection against conviction for offences) and Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty)
Who is the final authority to make a proclamation of emergency?	President
Who can advise the President to proclaim a state of emergency?	the Union Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister
Which constitutional amendment provided that the President can declare emergency only on the basis of written advice from the Union cabinet?	44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978
How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Indian Constitution?	Three types - Nation Emergency, State Emergency, and Financial Emergency
Breakdown of Constitutional Machinery in a State is popularly known as?	President’sRule
President’s Rule can be imposed on the States?	On failure of the Constitutional Machinery in a state
President’s Rule at the Centre is possible?	During National Emergency
Can a President declare a national emergency on his Own?	The President can an emergency only on the basis of a written request by the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister
What is the duration for the Proclamation of emergency under Article 352?	six months
When must a proclamation of emergency be approved by both Houses of Parliament within?	one months
Which article states that Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation?	Article 250
Under what circumstances can the president of India declare an emergency in the country?	when war, external aggression, or armed rebellion threatens the security of India or a part of it
Can Parliament make laws on State List during national emergency?	Yes, during national emergency
President can proclaim an emergency on the ground of?	External Aggression, War and Armed Rebellion
How many times the National Emergency has been declared so far by the President? Free Judiciary Coaching	Three times (1962 (Indo-China War), 1971 (Indo-Pakistan War), and 1975 (Internal Disturbances).
Under which circumstances can the President can declare Constitutional Emergency in a state?	If he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the State Government cannot be carried On in accordance with the Constitution
Which type of Emergency has been declared the maximum number of times?	President's Rule (also known as State Emergency or Constitutional Emergency)
Which types of emergencies has not yet declared till now?	Financial Emergency
For what time A National Emergency can remain in force with the approval of the Parliament?	for six months but It can be extended to an indefinite period with the approval of Parliament every six months.
Which is not a ground to declare National Emergency?	Serious internal disturbance
Under which article can financial emergency be proclaimed?	Article 360
Who is empowered to proclaim the Financial Emergency?	The President
On what ground the Financial Emergency can be proclaimed?	If the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
When the Financial Emergency is in operation, the Union is empowered to?	Reduce the salaries of its employees
The three types of proclamation of emergency shall be placed for approval within?	One month in case of National Emergency and within two months due to breakdown of Constitutional machinery and Financial Emergency
When a Financial Emergency is proclaimed?	Salaries and Allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
What can the President do If state fails to comply with the directives of the Central Government?	declare breakdown of the Constitutional machinery in the State and assume responsibility for its governance
Which is not a ground to declare national emergency?	Communal violence
Which state declared first state emergency?	state of Punjab in 1951
In which year for the first time President made a proclamation of Emergency due to internal disturbance?	1975
When the State Emergency is in operation, the President can’t interfere in the matters of?	State Judiciary
Who has the duty to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance?	Union Government
For the first time the President made a proclamation of Emergency under Article 352?	1962
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Electoral System
When was the first general election held in India?	1951-52
Which Article deals with Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.	Article 324
Who has the power to make necessary provision with respect to elections?	Parliament
Who is the speaker of Lok Sabha?	Om Birla
What is the outstanding feature(s) of the Electoral System of India? Free One Liner Notes	Political parties are an indispensable part of the process, based on universal adult franchise Provides a single electoral body
Which Article states that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the basis of adult suffrage?	Article 326
Who is elected in India through a transferable vote system?	The President
Who is authorized to determine the territorial constituencies after each Census?	Parliament of India
What are the three organs of the government? Judiciary Syllabus	the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
When does the Chief Minister of a State is not eligible to vote in the Presidential Election?	If he is a Member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
By which Constitutional Amendment Act, the voting age of Indian citizens has been reduced from 21 years to 18 years?	61st Amendment Act, 1988
On what basis the Elections in India are held?	Single member Constituencies
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner?	Appointed by the President
What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner?	six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
How many members are there in the Election Commission?	3 members in the Election Commission which include a Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners.
Which article deals with the power to Election Commission to conduct elections?	Article 324
Who has the control and deals with preparation of electoral rolls for Parliament and State Legislature?	Election Commission
Who conduct the Election to local Self Government?	State Election Commission
Who will conduct the Elections to the posts of President and Vice President?	Election Commission
Whose elections the Election Commission does not conduct?	Speaker of Lok Sabha
Who has been made responsible for free and fair elections in the country?	Chief Election Commissioner
After what year Elections to Lok Sabha shall be held?	5 years
Who can file the nomination papers For election to Lok Sabha?	Any citizen whose name appears in the Electoral List
How can the party system in India be described?	Multi-party
What is the predominant feature of the party system in India?	There is a close resemblance in the policies and programmers of various political parties
Which categories of persons are not entitled to exercise vote through postal ballot?	Indian nationals settled abroad
Which body gives recognition to political parties?	Election Commission
Why the Election Commission was converted into a multi-member body by the Government?	To check the unbridled powers of the Chief Election Commissioner
To be recognized as a national party, a party must secure at least?	6% of total valid votes in at least 4 states
Who accords recognition to various political parties as national or regional parties?	Election Commission
What is not the function of the Election Commission?	Selecting candidates for contesting elections
Who decides the dispute regarding the election of the President and Vice President of India?	the Supreme Court of India
How many hours before the closure of election must the election campaign end?	48
The Election Commission of India administers elections to?	the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President
The Election Commission of India enjoys?	Constitutional Status
The EC consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and such other Commissioners as?	determined by the President from time to time
Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office by the?	President on the recommendation of the Parliament
Who has voting rights?	Adult resident citizen of a state
Who is responsible for keeping the voters ‘List up-to-date’ at all times?	Election Commission
What are the features of the Electoral System of India? Previous Year Questions	It is based on Universal Adult Franchise, Political parties are an indispensable part of the electoral process and It provides a single electoral body
What does the Fourth Estate refer to?	"Fourth Estate" refers to the press and media
The Chief merit of proportional representation is?	Representation to all parties in the legislature according to their strength
When the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote is used?	is used in the election of the President
Who appoint the Regional Election Commissioner?	President
Regional Election Commissioner is appointed by the President with the consultation of?	Election Commission
Other EC or regional ECs shall be removed on the recommendation of the?	Chief Election Commissioner
Which Lok Sabha was dissolved before the expiry of its nominal term?	Fourth
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, for a period of?	44 days
Regional party as the largest opposition party in the LS elections in December, 1984?	Telugu Desam Party
On what ground the Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from his office?	ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity
On what basis Elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in India are held?	adult suffrage.
Which article deals with the authoritative text to be in Hindi?	Article 394A
Name the States mentioned in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.	Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura
Which Provisions deals with as to disqualification on ground of defection?	Tenth Schedule
In which case the Doctrine of Prospective Over-ruling was propounded for the first time?	Golaknath v. State of Punjab in 1967
In which case the SC held that the laws placed in the 9th Schedule can be challenged?	I.R. Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu (2007)
In which case SC held that the right to choose life partner is a fundamental right?	Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M., (2018)
In which case the Jat reservation was held unconstitutional?	Ram Singh and Ors. V. Union of India
In which case the Supreme Court recognized the transgenders as third gender?	National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India in 2014
In which case the Supreme Court held Section 377 as constitutional?	Suresh Kumar Koushal v. NAZ Foundation in 2013
Which case deals with a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court struck down parts of Section 377 in 2018, decriminalizing consensual same-sex relations between adults?	Navtej Singh Johar and Others v. Union of India,2018
Who is known as the Green Judge?	Justice Kuldip Singh
By which amendment the words “Co-operative Societies” were inserted in the Article 19(l)(b)?	Constitution (Ninety-Seventh) (Amendment) Act, 2011.
In which case the Section 66A of the Information Technology Act was struck down as unconstitutional?	Shreya Singhal v. UOI (because it violated Article 19(l)(a))
In which case the Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code was held to be constitutional?	Subramanium Swamy v. UOI
For what term Justice C.S. Karnan was sentenced for the contempt of Court?	Six months
In which case the Supreme Court held it not mandatory to stand while playing of national anthem?	Shyam Narain Chowksey v. UOI
In which case SC said that Every author has a FRs to speak out ideas freely and express throught adequately?	K.L.N.V. Veeranjaneyulu vs Union Of India on 13 October, 2017
In which case the Court held that inordinate delay in deciding mercy petitions is a ground for commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment?	Shatrughan Chauhan Union of India (2014)
Which is not a Constitutional Body?	Planning Commission
What is the ceiling limit on reservation?	Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India (1992): This landmark case established the 50% ceiling on reservation.
Which Article inserted by the Constitution (Ninety-Eighth Amendment) Act, 2012?	Article 371-J
What is called as the identity cards issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India?	Aadhaar
What is the correct form of address for the President of India?	His Excellency
What is considered fundamental in the governance of India?	Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)
What is the meaning of Double Jeopardy?	Putting a person on trial twice for the same offence
Who is the first woman lawyer to be directly appointed as a judge of Supreme Court?	Senior advocate Indu Malhotra
Can the Basic Structure of the Constitution be amended?	No
According to the Supreme Court of India Jat community of various states is?	Not backward class under Article 16(4)
According to decision in S. R. Bommai v. Union of India, the Constitution of India is?	Federal
Does a bill a waiting assent of the President lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?	Does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha
In which case, the Supreme Court has held that fundamental duties must be used as a tool to control state action drifting from Constitutional values?	AIIMS Student Union v. AHMS
How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of India including the Chief Justice of India?	The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice of India and not more than 33 other Judges appointed by the President of India.
“To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture ”?	is a Fundamental duty
Rajeev Kumar Gupta v. UOI (2016) deals with the reservations in state services for?	Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
In which case it was held that the discretionary powers of Governors were held subjected to Judicial Review?	Naban Rabia and Baman Felis v. Deputy Speaker
Which amendment deals with Disqualification due to defection shall not apply in case of split in the political party?	91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
The special majority resolution for removal of a SC Judge shall be passed by?	two-thirds of members present and voting and majority of the total membership of that House
To what the Keshav Singh v. Speaker, Legislative Assembly & ors (1965) is related to?	ParliamentaryPrivileges
By which amendment Sikkim was included in the Constitution of India?	36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975
Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission was related to?	Backward Classes
’Judicial Activism ’ in India is related to?	Public Interest Litigation
Which is not a Federal Feature of the Indian Constitution?	Single Citizenship
Which is not mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?	ReligiousJustice
Which term regarding ‘Backward class of Citizen’ is not defined?	Economicallybackward
Who acts as the presiding officer of the Parliament without being its member?	Vice-President of India
Telangana became a State on?	2nd June, 2014
Who is the present President of India?	Smt. Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India
Who is the present Vice-President of India?	Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar is the vice president of India?	16th
Who is the present Lok Sabha Speaker?	Om birla
Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?	Gyanesh Kumar becomes the 26th Chief Election Commissioner
Who was the 1st Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog?	Arvind Pangariya
Which amendment is the key legislation that allows for reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Indian government?	The Constitution (Seventy-Seventh Amendment) Act, 1995
What is the nature of the process of impeachment?	Quasi-Judicial
Who was the 1st Speaker of the Lok Sabha?	Ganesh Vasudev (G.V.) Mavalankar
Who was the First female speaker of the Lok Sabha?	Meira Kumar
Who was the First Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?	Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Who was the First female Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?	Smt Violet Alva
Who was the First Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?	S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao
How many High Courts are there in India?	25 High Courts in India
Name the High Court newly established in India.	Andhra pradesh & telangana
Who designed the National Flag?	Pingali Venkayya
The present Finance Commission in operation?	16th Finance Commission
What is Delimitation Commission of India?	Is a Commission established by Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act
What is the main task of the Delimitation Commission of India?	to redraw the boundaries of the various Assembly and Lok Sabha Constituencies based on a recent Census (Article 82)
Which provision of constitution states Hoisting the National Flag is a Fundamental Right?	Fundamental Right under Article 19(1) (a)
What is the special day of July 22 in India?	July 22nd is celebrated in India as National Flag Day
What is the playing time of the short version of the National Anthem of India?	20 second
What is the playing time of the full version of the National Anthem of India?	52 second
What is the timing of Vande Mataram song?	66 seconds
Session of Parliament of India begins with?	National Anthem
Session of Parliament of India concludes with?	NationalSong
How many languages are mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?	22
Name the languages inserted by the Constitution (21st Amendment) Act, 1967?	Sindhi
Which languages were inserted by the Constitution 71st Amendment Act, 1992?	Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali
The languages inserted by the Constitution (92nd Amendment) Act, 2003?	Maithli, Dogri, Bodo and Santhali
Which case is popularly known as first judges transfer case?	SP Gupta V. UOI AIR 1982
Which case is second Judges case?	SC Advocate on record Association V. UOI AIR1994
Which case is third Judges case?	IN RE: Presendential Reference AIR 1999
In which case SC states Power of judicial review is inbuilt under Article 13(l) &13(2)?	AK Gopalan vs. State of Madras (1950)
In which case it was held that Parliament has competence to amend the constitution?	Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan (1965)
Which case is known as the Mandal Commission case?	Indra Sawhney & Others v. Union of India
In which case the validity of the Constitution 39th Amendment Act, 1975 was challenged on the ground that it destroyed the basic feature of the Constitution?	Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narayan
Which is a significant landmark case in Indian constitutional law, particularly concerning the concept of equal justice?	Golaknath v. State Of Punjab (1967)
Which case deals with the children below 14 years cannot be employed in any hazardous industry or mines?	M.C. Mehta vs State Of Tamil Nadu And Others on 10 December, 1996
Which case deals with the legal ideology of “equal pay for equal work"?	Randhir Singh v. Union of India (1982)
Which Articles were added by 86th amendment 2002?	Articles 21A, 45, and 51A of the Indian Constitution.
In which case living wages u/A-43 is distinguished from minimum and fair wages?	Express Newspapers (Pvt.) Ltd. v. The Union of India [AIR 1958]
In which case the Supreme Court established that the right to education is a fundamental right, implicit in the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, particularly for children up to the age of 14?	Unni krishanan v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993)
In which case the Supreme Court ruled that Fundamental Rights are more important than Directive Principles?	State of Madras v. Champaran Doranjan AIR 1951
Which is the prominent case related to right to establish and maintain educational institutions?	T.M.A. Pai Foundation vs. State of Karnataka (AIR 2003)
In which case it was held that A fixed % for minority institution for Common entrance test?	P.A. Inamdar & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors (2005)
In which case the Supreme Court established that while religious freedom is protected, noise pollution in the name of religion is not allowed?	Church of God (Full Gospel) in India v. K.K.R. Majestic Colony Welfare Association (AIR 2000)
In which case the Supreme Court clarified that the freedom of religion guaranteed under Article 25 of the Indian Constitution is not absolute and must not infringe upon the similar freedoms of others?	Lily Thomas v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC
Whic]*"h is the first national anthem case where the Supreme Court of India ruled that no one can be compelled to sing the national anthem if they have a genuine religious objection?	Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala (1986)
Which Articles were introduced by 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution? Explore All Courses	73rd Amendment added Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O) on Panchayats (rural local governments) And 74th Amendment added Part IXA (Articles 243P to 243ZG) on Municipalities (urban local governments)
Which Article was introduced by 25th Amendment 1971?	Article 31-C
Which was established by the Supreme Court of India to address the issue of ragging in educational institutions?	The Raghavan Committee

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