Q. Which of the following articles does not require ratification by the legislatures of less than one-half of states to amend them?
1) Article-53
2) Article-54
3) Article-55
4) Article-73
Q. Consider the fundamental duties mentioned literally in Article 51 A of the Constitution of India -
I. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
II. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
III. to organize agriculture and animal husbandry.
Select the correct answer using the code-
1) Only I is correct
2) Only II is correct
3) Only II and III are correct
4) Only I and II are correct
Q. Which article of the Constitution of India mentions that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women?
1) Article-39(a)
2) Article-39(c)
3) Article-39(d)
4) Article-39(f)
Q. Consider the following articles of the Indian Constitution -
I. Article 83(2)
II. Article 85(2)(B)
III. Article 172(1)
IV. Article 174(2)(B)
V. Article 356
How many Articles of the Indian Constitution given above will be required to implement the 'One Nation One Election'?
1) Only 2
2) Only 3
3) Only 4
4) All the 5
Q. The concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of -
1) Ireland
2) Switzerland
3) England
4) None of the above
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India -
1. It added three words to the Preamble — 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'.
2. It added eight Fundamental Duties to the Constitution.
3. It added new Directive Principles, i.e., Article 39A, Article 43A, and Article 47.
4. It granted power to the President, in consultation with the Election Commission, to disqualify members of the State Legislatures.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1) 3 and 4
2) 2 and 3
3) 1 and 4
4) 1 and 2
Q. In which case(s) did the Supreme Court of India give for the first time the doctrine of 'basic structure' of the Constitution?
1) Golaknath Vs. State of Punjab
2) Kesavananda Bharati Vs. State of Kerala
3) Minerva Mills Vs. Union of India
4) Both (A) and (B)
Q. The Fifth Scheduled deals with the governance and protection of the interests of which specific group of people?
1) Religious Minorities
2) Scheduled Tribes
3) Linguistic Minorities
4) Scheduled Castes
Q. The authority to determine the number of Judges in a High Court rests with which of the following entities?
1) The Chief Minister of the State
2) The Prime Minister
3) The Parliament
4) The President
Q. Untouchability is abolished by which Article of the Indian Constitution?
1) Article 15
2) Article 17
3) Article 22
4) Article 14