After College Classroom Handout
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
(PART-02)
QUESTION PAPER
1. In which of the following cases it was held that B.C.C.I is not a State?
(a) Zee Telefilms Ltd vs Union Of India,AIR 2005
(b) Sanjaya Bahel vs Union of India & others
(c) Central Inland water Transport Corporation Vs Brojo Nath ganguly,
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(d) None of the above
Doctrine of eclipse is applicable upon?
(a) Pre-Constitutional Law
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(b) Post-Constitutional Law
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(c) Both A&B (d) Only A
Which Part of Constitution is known as Negative Obligation of the State:
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(a) Part IV of Constitution (b)
(c) Part IVA of Constitution
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(d) Part V of Constitution
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(a) Clause (1) of article 15 (b)
(c) Clause (4) of article 30 (d)
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Clause (2) of article 29
Clause (4) of article 15
Which of the following case is based upon the Modern Concept of Equality :
(a) Mithu vs state Of Punjab
(c) E.P. Royappa Vs State of Tamil Nadu
(b) Randhir Singh vs Union of India
(d) K.A Abbas vs Union of India
6. In Tinsukia Electric Company vs State of Assam the Supreme Court pointed out the term “socialist” used in the
preamble to the constitution of India means a state whose basic policy is to:
(a) Prohibit concentration of wealth
(b) Prohibit concentration of wealth and uplift the living standard
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(c) Distribute equitably the natural resources
(d) Prohibit concentration of wealth and distribute equitably the natural resources
7. In which case did the Supreme Court first establish the criteria for determining when a corporation can be
considered an instrumentality of the state?
(a) Sukhdev Singh vs bhagatram
(b) Sanjay Bahel vs Union Of India & Others
(c) Rajasthan Electricity Board vs Mohan Lal
(d) Ramana Dayaram Shetty vs Airport Authority of India
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(b) Any law made by delegated authority of India
(c) Any Ordinance, order , bye-law, rule, regulation, custom or usage or notification having in the territory of India
the force of law.
(d) Any Ordinance, order , bye-law, regulation
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9. In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court express that the principle of judicial review constitutes an
integral element of the Constitution's basic structure?
(a) A.K. Gopalan vs State of Madras (b) L. Chandra Kumar vs Union of India
(c) Romesh Thapar vs State of Madras (d) S.P mittal vs Union of India
10. In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court initially address the issue of reservation for the first time:
(a) Indra Sawhney & others vs Union Of India (b) P.A Inamdar vs State of Maharashtra
(c) Champakam Dorairajan vs State of Madras (d) Romesh Thapper vs state of Madras
11. Which constitutional Amendment act inserted Clause (5) in Article 15, providing reservations for backward and
SC/ST classes in private educational institutions?
(a) 42nd Amendment Act (b) 44th Amendment Act
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(c) 103rd Amendment Act (d) 93rd Amendment Act
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sex under Article 15 of the constitution includes sexual orientation:
(a) Suresh Kumar kaushal vs Naz Foundation (b) Naz Foundation vs Government of NCT Delhi
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(c) Abhay Singh vs State of U.P (d) Ventaraman vs Union of India
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(a) Ashok kumar thakur vs state of Bihar (b) Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India
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Creamy layer rule excluding the well-placed members of a caste from reservation was first laid down in the case
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(c) Indra Sawhaney vs Union of India
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(d) Minerva Mills vs Union of India
Which article of the constitution provides for reservation in promotion for schedule caste and scheduled Tribes:
(a) Article 16(4) (b) Article 16(4A) (c) Articletr-
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Carry forward Rule was held to be ultra vires in case of:
(a) Devdasan vs Union of India
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(c) Ashok kumar thakur vs state of Bihar
(b) B.N Tiwari vs State of Mysore
(d) A.K. Gopalan vs State of Madras
Article 16(4B) has been inserted by which amendment act?
(a) 85th Amendment Act 2001 (b) 77th Amendment Act 1995
(c) 81st Amendment Act 2000 (d) 42nd Amendment Act 1976
17. Can EWS Reservations breach the 50% ceiling for reservations established by the Supreme Court in Indra
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(a) Yes, there is no limit to the percentage of reservations for EWS.
(b) No, EWS Reservations must adhere to the 50% ceiling set by the Supreme Court
(c) The Supreme Court has not provided clarity on this matter.
(d) It depends on the state government's discretion.
18. The freedoms outlined in Article 19 of the Constitution are exclusively accessible to whom?
(a) Citizen of India (b) Citizen of India and Foreigners
(c) Both A&B (d) Foreigners living in India
19. Which case established the Supreme Court's interpretation regarding the expression 'in the interest of the general
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(c) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
(d) State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kasab Jamat (2005)
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20. In which case, the Supreme Court of India established that every citizen's fundamental right to display the
National Flag with honor and respect falls under the purview of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution:
(a) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (b) Union of India vs Naveen Jindal
(c) Abhay Singh vs State of U.P (d) None of the above
21. According to the Supreme Court's ruling in the Chambara Soy case (2007), who was held liable to pay
compensation for the death of the petitioner's son?
(a) The petitioner himself
(b) The unscrupulous elements responsible for the road blockage
(c) The hospital authorities
(d) The State authorities due to their inaction
22. In Which case the Supreme Court struck down a rule that imposed a total ban on all public meetings and
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processions:
(a) Excel wear vs Union of India
(b) Adhila Nasarin versus State Commissioner of Police & Ors
(c) Himmat Lal v. Police Commissioner, Bombay
(d) Dayamanti Vs union of India
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23. In Shreya Singhal vs Union of India (2015) The Supreme Court:
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(a) Struck down section 66A of Information Technology Act 2000 in its entirety for violating Article 19(1)(a) and
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(b) Upheld Section 66A Information Technology Act 2000 but read down the scope of the provision ti bring it in
conformity with Article 14 and 21
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(c) Struck down section 66A of Information Technology Act 2000 in its entirety for violating article 14 and 21
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(d) Upheld Section 66A Information Technology Act 2000 but read down the scope of the provision ti bring it in
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Article 19(1)(e) of the Constitution of India guarantees:
(a) Freedom of speech and Expression
(b) Freedom of movement throughout India
(c) Abolition of untouchability
(d) Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
25. Which of the following freedoms has been excluded or omitted from Article 19 as a fundamental right or freedom?
(a) Freedom of Movement (b) Freedom to acquire and hold property
(c) Freedom to Assemble Peacefully (d) Freedom of speech and expression
26. An Ordinance issued by the President of India shall remain in force a2O 3Q4Q of?
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(b) Six Weeks
(c) Six Weeks from the date of assembly of the lok sabha
(d) Six weeks from the date of reassembly of the Parliament
27. In which judicial decision did the Supreme Court state that "mercy petitions" filed under Articles 72 and 161
should be resolved within three months from the date of receipt, as prolonged delays tend to shake the confidence
in the justice system?
(a) Maru Ram vs Union of India (b) Sher Singh vs State of Punjab
(c) Kehar Singh vs Union of India (d) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
28. Which Constitutional Amendment permits the appointment
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(a) 44th Amendment Act (b) 5th Amendment Act
(c) 7th Amendment Act (d) 3rd amendment Act
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29. Which of the following statements with regards to the pardoning power of the governor is Correct?
(a) The Governor cannot pardon the death sentence
(b) The Governor can suspend,remit or commute the death sentence
(c) The Governor can only suspend,remit the death sentence
(d) None of the above
30. If the Speaker of Lok sabha is not present at the time of joint sitting then the joint sitting will be presided by:
(a) Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (b) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (d) President
31. What role does the Consolidated Fund of India play in government finances?
(a) It serves as a contingency fund for emergencies
(b) It is the primary source of revenue for the government.
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(c) It is used exclusively for infrastructure projects.
(d) It is managed by the upper house of parliament.
32. Money Bill is Certified by:
(a) Chairman of Rajya sabha (b) Finance Minister
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(c) May withhold his assent
(b) Shall give his consent
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On receipt of a constitution amendment bill after passing by each house of parliament, the President:
(a) May give his consent
(d) May return the bill for reconsideration
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(c) The Powers of the court to declare null and void any legislative act which is against the provisions of
(d) The power of the court to legislate when there is no statutory provision
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Under article _______ of the constitution of India the supreme court of India may make rule:
(a) Article 134 (b) Article 142 (c) Article 141 (d) Article 145
Question 14 Under ______ of the constitution a gram sabha may exceed such powers and perform such functions at
the village level as the legislature of a State may by law provide:
(a) Article 243 (b) Article 243A (c) Article 234 (d) Article 234A
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(a) Mahatma gandhi (b) Jhawahar lal Nehru
(c) Alladi krishnaswami ayyar (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
38. The Advisory Opinion tendered by the Supreme Court:
(a) Is binding on the President
(b) It is not binding on the President
(c) Is binding on the President only if it is unanimously made
(d) None of the above
39. Under article 356 a proclamation to remain operative must be approved within 2 months by:
(a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Both the Houses of Parliament (d) Either
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40. Which of the following article relates to creation of All India Judicial Service in India common to union and the
states:
(a) Article 312 (b) Article 312A (c) Article 313 (d) Article 315
41. An ordinary bill introduced in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha becomes law:
(a) As soon as it is passed by both the houses
(b) When it passed by both the houses and assent of the President is received
(c) As soon as it was passed by the House in which it is originated
(d) None of the above
42. On the dissolution of Lok Sabha, a bill passed by both the houses of Parliament and awaiting assent of President:
(a) Lapses
(b) Need Approval of deputy speaker of new Lok Sabha
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(c) Does not lapse
(d) Needs approval of speaker of new Lok sabha
43. The powers and privileges of state legislature are provided under:
(a) Article 105 of the Constitution of India (b) Article 167 of the Constitution of India
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(c) Article 186 of the Constitution of India (d) Article 194 of the Constitution of India
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(c) 53rd Amendment
(b) 52ndAmendment
(d) 54th Amendment
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Which Constitution Amendment introduced the anti defection provision of the constitution:
(a) 51st Amendment
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The judges of the Supreme Court take an oath conducted by:
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) President or Vice President
(c) President or some person appointed by him
(d) None of the above
47. The law declared by Supreme Court of India is binding on all court within the territory of India, but the Supreme
Court is not bound by its decision was decided by the Supreme Court itself in:
(a) Keshvanand Bharati vs State of Kerala (b) Indira Nehru Gandhi vs Raj Narain
(c) Madhav Rao Schidia vs Union of India (d) Bengal Immunity Co ltd vs State of Bihar
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48. In which case curative petition was innovated by the Supreme Court of India:
(a) Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (b) Keshvanand Bharati vs State of Kerala
(c) Roopa Ashok Hurra vs Ashok Hurra (d) Ashok Kumar Thakur vs Union of India
49. There shall be a High Court for each State is provided under the Constitution of India:
(a) Article 216 (b) Article 214 (c) Article 215 (d) Article 213
50. A money Bill Deals with which of the following matters:
1. abolition of any tax
2. the imposition of fines
3. the payment of fees for licenses.
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