Constitution Of India — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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What is freedom of religion? Choose one:
Correct Answer: Option C — You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion is the correct answer to “What is freedom of religion? Choose one:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following Articles empowers the Indian Parliament to amend the Constitution?
Correct Answer: Option B — Article 368
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Article 368 is the correct answer to “Which of the following Articles empowers the Indian Parliament to amend the Constitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 3 of 40
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Epistolary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court deals with . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Letter petitions
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Letter petitions is the correct answer to “Epistolary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court deals with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 4 of 40
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Assertion (A): Dr. Ambedkar described Article 32 as the very soul of the Constitution. Reason (R): Article 32 provides effective remedies against violation of Fundamental Rights.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Assertion (A): Dr. Ambedkar described Article 32 as the very soul of the Constitution. Reason (R): Article 32 provides effective remedies against violation of Fundamental Rights.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 5 of 40
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In which of the following cases, the notification of 4 th March, 2014 regarding Jat reservation was set aside?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ram Singh v. Union of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ram Singh v. Union of India is the correct answer to “In which of the following cases, the notification of 4 th March, 2014 regarding Jat reservation was set aside”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 6 of 40
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The Directive principles are aimed at
Correct Answer: Option B — Securing social and economic freedom by appropriate action
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Securing social and economic freedom by appropriate action is the correct answer to “The Directive principles are aimed at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 7 of 40
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The President nominates . . . . . . . . Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2
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2 is the correct answer to “The President nominates . . . . . . . . Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 8 of 40
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Justice Mukherjee C. J., speaking for the court, stated "that though the executive power is vested in the president, the president is only a formal or constitutional head of the executive. The real power is vested in the Council of Ministers on whose aid and advise the president acts in the exercise of his functions," in the following case:
Correct Answer: Option B — Ram Jawaya Kapur v. State of Punjab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ram Jawaya Kapur v. State of Punjab is the correct answer to “Justice Mukherjee C. J., speaking for the court, stated "that though the executive power is vested in the president, the president is only a formal or constitutional head of the executive. The real power is vested in the Council of Ministers on whose aid and advise the president acts in the exercise of his functions," in the following case:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 9 of 40
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Mention the correct chronological sequence of the following Advisory opinions given by the Supreme Court of India under Article 143 of the Constitution of India. 1. In re Keshava Singh case 2. In re Berubari case 3. In re Delhi Laws Act case 4. In re the Sea Customs Act case Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 3, 2, 4, 1
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3, 2, 4, 1 is the correct answer to “Mention the correct chronological sequence of the following Advisory opinions given by the Supreme Court of India under Article 143 of the Constitution of India. 1. In re Keshava Singh case 2. In re Berubari case 3. In re Delhi Laws Act case 4. In re the Sea Customs Act case Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which one of the following Acts provided for setting up of a Board of Control in Britain through which the British Government could fully control the British East India Company's civil, military and revenue affairs in India
Correct Answer: Option B — Pitt's India Act, 1784
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pitt's India Act, 1784 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following Acts provided for setting up of a Board of Control in Britain through which the British Government could fully control the British East India Company's civil, military and revenue affairs in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which one of the following is not an automatic consequence of the proclamation of emergency?
Correct Answer: Option A — Suspension of enforcement of fundamental rights except those conferred by Articles 20 and 21
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Suspension of enforcement of fundamental rights except those conferred by Articles 20 and 21 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not an automatic consequence of the proclamation of emergency”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 12 of 40
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Under the Constitution of India all aspects of family law are provided in the
Correct Answer: Option C — Concurrent List
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Concurrent List is the correct answer to “Under the Constitution of India all aspects of family law are provided in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 13 of 40
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The Concurrent List was described as a 'Twilight Zone', as it were for both the Union and the States are competent to legislate in this field without coming in to conflict" is stated by
Correct Answer: Option C — Pyle, M. V.
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Pyle, M. V. is the correct answer to “The Concurrent List was described as a 'Twilight Zone', as it were for both the Union and the States are competent to legislate in this field without coming in to conflict" is stated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: Option C — Right to Property
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Right to Property is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 15 of 40
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We elect a President for how many years? Choose one:
Correct Answer: Option E — Five (5)
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Five (5) is the correct answer to “We elect a President for how many years? Choose one:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 16 of 40
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The operative part of Article 310(1) of the Constitution is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Except as expressly provided by this Constitution
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Except as expressly provided by this Constitution is the correct answer to “The operative part of Article 310(1) of the Constitution is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 17 of 40
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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed that labour taken from prisoners without paying proper remunerations comes within forced labour?
Correct Answer: Option A — Deena v. Union of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Deena v. Union of India is the correct answer to “In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed that labour taken from prisoners without paying proper remunerations comes within forced labour”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 18 of 40
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The concept of Welfare State is found in the Indian Constitution in the
Correct Answer: Option C — Directive Principles
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Directive Principles is the correct answer to “The concept of Welfare State is found in the Indian Constitution in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 19 of 40
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The Preamble of our Constitution is solemnly resolved to secure to its people
Correct Answer: Option A — Justice, social, economic and political; liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship and equality of status and opportunity
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Justice, social, economic and political; liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship and equality of status and opportunity is the correct answer to “The Preamble of our Constitution is solemnly resolved to secure to its people”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 20 of 40
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Who decides in the Parliament whether a bill is a money bill?
Correct Answer: Option A — Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the correct answer to “Who decides in the Parliament whether a bill is a money bill”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which of the following statements regarding 74 th Amendment of the Constitution are correct 1. It provides for the insertion of a new Schedule to the Constitution 2. It restructures the working of the municipalities 3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and scheduled castes in the municipalities
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements regarding 74 th Amendment of the Constitution are correct 1. It provides for the insertion of a new Schedule to the Constitution 2. It restructures the working of the municipalities 3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and scheduled castes in the municipalities”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 22 of 40
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I (Case) List II (Subject) a. State of Rajasthan v. G. Chawla 1. Harmonious construction b. K. T. Moopil Nair v. State of Kerala 2. Colourable Legislation c. Gujarat University v. State of Kerala 3. Repugnancy d. M. Karunanidhi v. Union of India 4. Pith and Substance 5. Incidental powers
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
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a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I (Case) List II (Subject) a. State of Rajasthan v. G. Chawla 1. Harmonious construction b. K. T. Moopil Nair v. State of Kerala 2. Colourable Legislation c. Gujarat University v. State of Kerala 3. Repugnancy d. M. Karunanidhi v. Union of India 4. Pith and Substance 5. Incidental powers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 23 of 40
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Joint Session of the Parliament was summoned by the President of India to pass:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above Acts
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All the above Acts is the correct answer to “Joint Session of the Parliament was summoned by the President of India to pass:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 24 of 40
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What is the maximum prescribed number of Union Ministers?
Correct Answer: Option C — Fifteen percent of total number of members of the House of the People
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Fifteen percent of total number of members of the House of the People is the correct answer to “What is the maximum prescribed number of Union Ministers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 25 of 40
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By which amendment to the Constitution, Article 16(4B) was added?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Constitution (Eighty-first Amendment) Act, 2000
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The Constitution (Eighty-first Amendment) Act, 2000 is the correct answer to “By which amendment to the Constitution, Article 16(4B) was added”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 26 of 40
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I (Case) List II (Subject Dealt With) a. L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India 1. Equal pay for equal work b. T. M. A. Pal Foundation v. State of Kerala 2. Prawn Culture and Costal Zone Regulations c. Randhir Singh v. Union of India 3. Judicial Review d. S. Jagannath v. Union Education Institution of India 4. Rights of Minority Educational Institutions 5. Uniforms Civil Code
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I (Case) List II (Subject Dealt With) a. L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India 1. Equal pay for equal work b. T. M. A. Pal Foundation v. State of Kerala 2. Prawn Culture and Costal Zone Regulations c. Randhir Singh v. Union of India 3. Judicial Review d. S. Jagannath v. Union Education Institution of India 4. Rights of Minority Educational Institutions 5. Uniforms Civil Code”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following statements is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: Option D — The President of India is bound to accept advice of Council of Minister, tendered after reconsideration
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The President of India is bound to accept advice of Council of Minister, tendered after reconsideration is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is the most appropriate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 28 of 40
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Balaji v. State of Mysore 1. Doctrine of Waiver of Fundamental Rights b. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India 2. Religious freedom c. Rev. Stainislaus v. State of Madhya Pradesh 3. Right to life and personal liberty d. Bashesher Nath v. I. T. Commr 4. Reservation for Backward classes 5. Doctrine of severability
Correct Answer: Option C — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Balaji v. State of Mysore 1. Doctrine of Waiver of Fundamental Rights b. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India 2. Religious freedom c. Rev. Stainislaus v. State of Madhya Pradesh 3. Right to life and personal liberty d. Bashesher Nath v. I. T. Commr 4. Reservation for Backward classes 5. Doctrine of severability”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 29 of 40
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The post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was:
Correct Answer: Option B — Created through an Act of Parliament in 1977
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Created through an Act of Parliament in 1977 is the correct answer to “The post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 30 of 40
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Constitution of India: An ordinance can be issued by the president at any time when-
Correct Answer: Option D — Both the houses of parliament are not in session
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Both the houses of parliament are not in session is the correct answer to “Constitution of India: An ordinance can be issued by the president at any time when-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following grounds is necessary to be proved in order to remove a speaker of any Legislative Assembly;
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
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None of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following grounds is necessary to be proved in order to remove a speaker of any Legislative Assembly;”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 32 of 40
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Which one is the correct pair?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rameshwar Prasad case ⇔ Article 355
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Rameshwar Prasad case ⇔ Article 355 is the correct answer to “Which one is the correct pair”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 33 of 40
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The Supreme Court held that Election Commissioners cannot be placed on par with the Chief Election Commissioner in terms of power and authority in the following case:
Correct Answer: Option A — S. S. Dhannoa vs. Union of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
S. S. Dhannoa vs. Union of India is the correct answer to “The Supreme Court held that Election Commissioners cannot be placed on par with the Chief Election Commissioner in terms of power and authority in the following case:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 34 of 40
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The fundamental principle of nonrefoulement in International Law is applied in relation to:
Correct Answer: Option D — Refugees
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Refugees is the correct answer to “The fundamental principle of nonrefoulement in International Law is applied in relation to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 35 of 40
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The area of Lok Sabha Constituency for the purpose of General election is determined by the
Correct Answer: Option B — Election Commission
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Election Commission is the correct answer to “The area of Lok Sabha Constituency for the purpose of General election is determined by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 36 of 40
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The correct form of address for the President of India is
Correct Answer: Option D — His Excellency
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His Excellency is the correct answer to “The correct form of address for the President of India is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 37 of 40
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For the enforcement of any of the fundamental rights
Correct Answer: Option C — A writ petition can be directly moved in the Supreme Court
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A writ petition can be directly moved in the Supreme Court is the correct answer to “For the enforcement of any of the fundamental rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 38 of 40
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The objective of the Article 13 of the Constitution of India is to:
Correct Answer: Option A — Secure paramountcy to the fundamental rights
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Secure paramountcy to the fundamental rights is the correct answer to “The objective of the Article 13 of the Constitution of India is to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 39 of 40
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Which of the following are included in the list of fundamental duties in the Constitution? 1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions 2. To safeguard Public property and to abjure violence 3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India 4. To uphold and protect secularism Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following are included in the list of fundamental duties in the Constitution? 1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions 2. To safeguard Public property and to abjure violence 3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India 4. To uphold and protect secularism Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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Question 40 of 40
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Executive power of the Union:
Correct Answer: Option B — Is required to be made and executed in the name of the President
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is required to be made and executed in the name of the President is the correct answer to “Executive power of the Union:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Constitution Of India.
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