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1. Coelho case is related to which Schedule of the Constitution of India ?
A. Seventh
B. Eighth
C. Ninth
D. Tenth
ANSWER: C.Ninth
SOLUTION :The seminal IR Coelho Case, also known as the Ninth Schedule Case, established the judiciary’s power to evaluate laws pertaining to basic rights. The importance of judicial review and the judiciary’s authority in this area were established.
2. Under the Constitution of India, Economic Planning is a subject ______.
A. In the State list
B. In the Union List
C. In the Concurrent List
D. Not specified in any List
ANSWER: C.In the Concurrent List
SOLUTION:Economic Planning is a subject of concurrent list.
3. Prevention of Cruelty to animals is listed in which list of the Indian Constitution?
A. Union List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. Preamble
ANSWER : C.Concurrent List
SOLUTION:In the Concurrent List, both the Centre and the States have the power to legislate on: Item 17: “Prevention of cruelty to animals.”
4. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides right to vote i.e. adult suff rage for electing representatives of Lok Saba and Vidhan Sabha?
A. Article 326
B. Article 325
C. Article 324
D. Article 323
ANSWER: A.Article 326
SOLUTION:Article 326 of the Constitution provides 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, that is to say, a person should not be less than 35 years of age.
5. Which of the Indian Constitution’s given Article has the right to privacy been incorporated as fundamental rights?
A. Article 15
B. Article 21
C. Article 23
D. Article 25
ANSWER: B.Article 21
SOLUTION:In 2017, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right, protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The landmark judgment came in the case of *Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd) and Anr. vs Union of India and Ors*
6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on ‘Promotion of International peace and security’?
A. Article 57
B. Article 51
C. Article 69
D. Article 59
ANSWER: B.Article 51
SOLUTION: Article 51 of the Constitution which is a Directive Principle of State Policy directs the state to promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations. It further directs the state to respect International law and treaty obligations and settle disputes peacefully.
7. Which of the given Articles of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to any person?
A. Article 41
B. Article 27
C. Article 72
D. Article 91
ANSWER: C.Article 72
SOLUTION: Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to persons who have been tried and convicted of any offence in all cases where the: Punishment or sentence for an offence against a Union Law.
8. Which of the given Articles of the Indian Constitution is regarding the duties of the Chief Minister with respect to the furnishing of information to the Governor?
A. Article 167
B. Article 156
C. Article 171
D. Article 193
ANSWER:A.Article 167
SOLUTION: Article 167: Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc.
9. Which of the given article of the Indian Constitution mentions the provision of Council of Minister for aid and advice of the President of India?
A. Article 63
B. Article 66
C. Article 73
D. Article 74
ANSWER: D.Article 74
SOLUTION: Article 74: Council of Ministers to aid and advise President – Constitution of India.
10. Which of the given article of the Indian Constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
A. Article 343
B. Article 355
C. Article 338
D. Article 333
ANSWER: C.Article 338
SOLUTION:Article 338 of the Indian constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes.