Deck 12: The Right to Constitutional Remedies in India

Question 1

The right to constitutional remedies in India is a vailable to :

A)citizens of India only
B)all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right
C)any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons
D)an aggrieved individual alone

Answer 1

all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right

Question 2

Which of the following rights are available to Indian citizens as well as foreigners residing in Indian territory ?
I. Cultural and Educational Rights.
II. Right to Freedom of religion.
III. Right against discrimination by the State on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
IV. Right to personal liberty.

A)I and II
B)III and IV
C)II and IV
D)I, II, III and IV

Answer 2

II and IV

Question 3

Which of the following factors do not Explain why the rights included in Part III of the Constitution are called 'fundamental' ?
I. They are equally available to citizens and aliens.
II. They are superior to ordinary law
III. They are fundamental for governing the country.
IV. They are not absolute.

A)II and IV
B)I, II and III
C)I, III and IV
D)III and IV

Answer 3

I, III and IV

Question 4

Which statement/s is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights?
I. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces.
II. They are automatically suspended when any emergency is proclaimed by the President.
III. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces.
IV. They cannot be amended as they form a basic feature of the Constitution

A)I and II
B)II, III and IV
C)I and IV
D)I, II, III and IV

Question 5

Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'?

A)Article 24
B)Article 45
C)Article 330
D)Article 368

Question 6

Consider the following statements:
1) The Article 20 of the Constitution of India lays down that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
2) The Article 21 of the Constitution of India states that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2

Question 7

Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is enjoined by :

A)Preamble
B)Directive Principle
C)Seventh Schedule
D)Judicial Decision

Question 8

Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of the State Policy?

A)To raise the level of nutrition
B)To develop the scientific temper
C)To promote economic interests of weaker sections
D)To separate the Judiciary from the Executive

Question 9

Which of the following cannot be termed 'Gandhian' among the Directive Principles?

A)Prevention of cow slaughter
B)Promotion of cottage industries
C)Establishment of village panchayats
D)Uniform civil code for the country

Question 10

Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part IV?
I. Equal pay for equal work.
II. Uniform civil code.
III. Small family norm
IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level.

A)I, II and III
B)I and II
C)II and III
D)I, II, III and IV

Question 11

Which of the following were added to the Directive Principles by amendments to the Constitution?
I. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard wild life.
II. Right of workers to participate in management of industries.
III. Right to work
IV. To protect and maintain places of historic interest.

A)I and III
B)II and IV
C)I, III and IV
D)I and II

Question 12

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of theConstitution of India?

A)It contains the scheme of the distribution of power between the Union and the States
B)It contains the language listed in the Constitution
C)It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
D)It allocates seats in the Council of States

Question 13

The Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution:

A)contains provrsions relating to elections to Panchayats
B)contains subjects over which Municipalities may have control
C)contains recommendations relating to establishment of State Finance Commission
D)was added by the 73rd Amendment Act

Question 14

The Ninth Schedule was added by the ______ Amendment.

A)First
B)Ninth
C)Thirty-fifth
D)Thirty-sixth

Question 15

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in the:

A)Preamble to the Constitution
B)Directive Principles of State Policy
C)Fundamental Duties
D)Ninth Schedule

Question 16

Which language is not recognised in the 8th Schedule though it is an official language of a State?

A)English
B)Sindhi
C)Sanskrit
D)Kashmiri

Question 17

In which one of the following does the subject of Co-operative Societies fall ?

A)Union List
B)State List
C)Concurrent List
D)Residuary Powers Government

Question 18

With what subject do the Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India deal?

A)Details of Indian Union and its territory
B)Citizenship
C)Fundamental Duties
D)Union Executive

Question 19

The President's rule can be proclaimed in a State:

A)when a bill introduced by the State Government in the State Legislature is defeated
B)if the President, on receipt of report from the Governor of the State is satisfied that a situation is likely to arise in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
C)if the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the State, or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
D)when the Governor and the Chief Minister of a State differ on many matters

Question 20

The Governor recommends to the President of India that breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the State is imminent. The President makes a proclamation under Article 356. The action of the President:

A)cannot be reviewed as the President is the sole judge of his emergency powers
B)cannot be reviewed as the Constitution bars the courts from reviewing political actions
C)can be reviewed as it goes against Fundamental Rights
D)can be reviewed as it is malafide

Question 21

Proclamation of emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved, has to be approved by :

A)Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of new Lok Sabha which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting
B)New Lok Sabha within 6 months of its Constitution
C)Lok Sabha in next session after six months
D)Rajya Sabha only

Question 22

The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:

A)amendment of the Constitution
B)approval of proclamation of emergency
C)impeachment of President
D)disapproval of proclamation of emergency

Question 23

Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
1) A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
2) If any proclamation of financial emergency Is in operation. it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2

Question 24

Every proclamation issued under Article 356 shall cease to operate at the expiration of:

A)one month unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
B)two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
C)six months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
D)three years unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament

Question 25

While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the State Government:

A)cannot legislate
B)can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List
C)can legislate on the subject in the State List
D)is suspended

Question 26

While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country under Article 352:

A)the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List
B)the power of the State Legislature to make a law which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution is suspended
C)a law passed by the Parliament may be amended by a State Legislature with prior permission of the President
D)Parliament can delegate some of its powers to the State Legislatures

Question 27

Which is not a correct statement regarding financial emergency?

A)President can ask States to follow a certain canon of financial propriety
B)The States may be asked to reserve the money bills for the consideration of the President
C)President can suspend the normal allocation of revenues
D)President can reduce the salaries of civil servants and not judges

Question 28

Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

A)341
B)342
C)343
D)346

Question 29

Part V of the Constitution deals with:
I. Union Executive
II. Parliament
III. Supreme Court and High Courts
IV. Comptroller and Auditor-General

A)I and II
B)I, II and III
C)I only
D)I, II and IV

Question 30

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V :

A)may be altered by the Governor
B)may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority
C)cannot be altered
D)may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation

Question 31

Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commision for States are enshrined in :

A)Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-324
B)Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323
C)Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323
D)Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-318

Question 32

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?

A)Article 257
B)Article 258
C)Article 355
D)Article 356

Question 33

Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of:

A)Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
B)Socially and educationally backward classes
C)Socially and economically backward classes
D)Educationally and economically backward classes

Question 34

National Emergency has been declared so far:

A)once
B)twice
C)thrice
D)four times

Question 35

The provision for Contingency Fund of India as well as for each State has been made under:

A)Article 267
B)Article 270
C)Parliamentary Legislation
D)Presidential order

Question 36

During a financial emergency, the President can:
I. ask the states to reduce the salaries arid allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the State
II. ask the states to reserve money bills passed by the state legislature for his consideration
III. issue directions to states on financial matters
IV. issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union

A)I, II and III
B)I, III and IV
C)II, III and IV
D)I, II, III and IV

Question 37

National emergency can be declared by the President only
I. on grounds of war
II. on grounds of external aggression
III. on grounds of internal disturbance
IV. on the written recommendation of the Union Cabinet

A)I and II
B)I, II and III
C)I, II and IV
D)I, II, III and IV

Question 38

During a proclamation of emergency due to the breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State the President can
I. assume all powers vested in and exercisable by the Governor
II. declare that the powers of the State Legislature shall be exercised by Parliament
III. assume certain powers of the High Courts
IV. suspend by order any or all Fundamental Rights except those under Articles 20 and 21

A)I and II
B)I and III
C)II, III and IV
D)II and IV

Question 39

When a financial emergency is proclaimed:

A)repayment of government debts will stop
B)payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed
C)salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
D)Union Budget will not be presented

Question 40

On the basis of financial crisis Emergency has been declared by the President of India:

A)not even once
B)in 1962
C)in 1971
D)in 1991

Question 41

While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period

A)not exceeding three months
B)not exceeding nine months
C)of one year at a time
D)of two years at time

Question 42

The proclamation of emergency at the first instance can be restricted to:

A)3 months
B)15 days
C)6 months
D)60 days

Question 43

Every proclamation issued under Article 352 shall be :

A)laid before each House of the Parliament
B)laid before the Lok Sabha
C)decided by the Prime Minister and conveyed to the President
D)All of the above

Question 44

The President's rule is imposed for the period of:

A)3 months
B)6 months
C)till the next election is held
D)it depends upon the President's wish

Question 45

The duration of proclamation of Financial Emergency is :

A)at the first instance one month
B)at the first instance two months
C)at the first instance six months
D)at the first instance one year

Question 46

During the proclamation of National Emergency:

A)all Fundamental Rights are suspended
B)Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended
C)Article 32 cannot be suspended
D)Article 19 cannot be suspended

Question 47

A resolution for the revocation of proclamation of National Emergency may be moved by:

A)ten members of Rajya Sabha
B)ten members of Lok Sabha
C)ten members of Parliament
D)one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha

Question 48

A resolution ratifying the proclamation of National Emergency requires to be passed:

A)by Parliament
B)by each House of Parliament
C)by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting
D)by each House of Parliament in separate sittings with majority of total membership of each House and by majority of not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting

Question 49

Which of the following is/are resultant of a proclamation of National Emergency because of war?
I. The Union Government can give directions to the States about how the executive power of the State is to be exercised.
II. The Fundamental Rights stand automatically suspended.
III. The State Legislature is suspended.
IV. Parliament can make laws with respect to any subject in the State List.

A)I, II and IV
B)I, III and IV
C)I only
D)I and IV

Question 50

In case of proclamation of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression:

A)all Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended
B)the right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended
C)the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21
D)Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights

Question 51

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected according to :

A)Cumulative Vote System
B)Single Non-transferable Vote System
C)Single Transferable Vote System
D)None of the above

Question 52

The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of:

A)200
B)210
C)250
D)260

Question 53

One for which an oral answer is required to be given by a minister on the floor of the House A B C

A)1 2 3
B)2 1 3
C)3 1 2
D)3 2 1

Question 54

Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?

A)Malgaonkar
B)P. Upendra
C)Anantha Sayanam Ayyanagar
D)Hukam Singh

Question 55

Who among the following was never the Lok Sabha Speaker?

A)K.V.K. Sundaram
B)G.S. Dhillon
C)Balirarn Bhagat
D)Hukarn Singh

Question 56

Who, according to the Anti-Defection Act, is the final authority to decide whether a member of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification due to defection?

A)Speaker
B)President
C)Election Commission
D)High Court

Question 57

Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of Parliament ?

A)Election Commissioner
B)Speaker of Lok Sabha
C)President
D)A Committee set up by the Parliament

Question 58

The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year?

A)Twice
B)Once
C)Thrice
D)Four times

Question 59

What is 'zero hour'?

A)When the proposals of the opposition are considered
B)When matters of utmost importance are raised
C)Interval between the morning- and afternoon sessions
D)When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha

Question 60

When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new:

A)Lok Sabha is formed
B)Speaker is appointed by the President
C)Speaker is elected when the new House meets
D)Government is formed

Question 61

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

A)President
B)Vice-President
C)Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
D)Leader of Opposition

Question 62

Parliament's expenditure is controlled by :

A)President
B)Finance Commission
C)National Development Council
D)Comptroller and Auditor General

Question 63

Which of the following States has the largest percentage of reserved parliamentary seats?

A)Orissa
B)Bihar
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Madhya Pradesh

Question 64

Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?

A)He holds office during the pleasure of the President
B)He needs not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within 6 months from the date of his election
C)He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the expiry of its term
D)If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker

Question 65

What is the minimum percentage of seats a party should get to be recognised as the opposition party in the legislature?

A)20%
B)15%
C)10%
D)No such limit

Question 66

Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget?

A)Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget
B)Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund
C)Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation
D)Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation

Question 67

The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of:

A)Ministry of Human Affairs
B)Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
D)President

Question 68

The maximum number of representatives of the States in Lok Sabha is :

A)525
B)530
C)545
D)550

Question 69

Which of the following States sends the maximum number of members to the Rajya Sabha?

A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Bihar
C)West Bengal
D)All equal

Question 70

Who was the first leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha?

A)Y.B. Chavan
B)Bhola Paswan
C)Kamlapati Tripathi
D)CM. Stephen

Question 71

Which House is better placed with regard to control over the executive?

A)Lok Sabha
B)Rajya Sabha
C)Both are equally placed
D)It depends from which House the Prime Minister comes

Question 72

The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by :

A)Lok Sabha
B)Constitutional amendment
C)President
D)None of the above

Question 73

Amongst the following, for whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed?

A)Chief Election Commissioner
B)Governor of a State
C)Judge of Supreme Court
D)Comptroller and Auditor General

Question 74

To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration?

A)Ordinary Bills
B)Finance Bills
C)Bills passed by both the Houses of the Parliament
D)Bill seeking Amendment to the Constitution

Question 75

The first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha was:

A)Nargis Dutt
B)Vyjayanthimala
C)Hema Malini
D)Jayalalitha

Question 76

According to the Constitution of India the maximum number of members representing the Union Territories in the Lok Sabha cannot exceed:

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

Question 77

The Constitution of India does not mention the post of:

A)the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
B)the Deputy Prime Minister
C)the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D)the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies

Question 78

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:

A)all the members of Parliament
B)the people directly
C)all the members of Lok Sabha
D)the members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha

Question 79

Which of the following committees does not consist of any member from the Rajya Sabha ?

A)Estimates Committee
B)Public Accounts Committee
C)Public Grievances Committee
D)Committee on Public Undertakings

Question 80

The Chairman of Public Accounts Committee is :

A)elected by Union Cabinet
B)appointed by Speaker
C)appointed by President
D)elected by members of PAC