MCQ for mcq-test-10-15th-january-2023

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Right to Equality’ under the Indian Constitution:

1. Principle of equality before the law does not involve the idea of absolute equality for all.

2. Principle of equal protection of the laws empowers the State to classify people for legitimate purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are included in the definition of State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India?

1. Legislative Council of State

2. District boards

3. Municipal Boards

4. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following provisions in the Constitution of India are associated with Affirmative Action?

1. Article 15

2. Article 16

3. Article 21

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Health?

1. Tenth Schedule

2. Eleventh Schedule

3. Directive Principles of State Policy

4. Fundamental Duties

5. Fundamental Rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India enforce ‘Fraternity’?

1. Article 14

2. Article 15

3. Article 17

4. Article 18

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the Right to Equality under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Equality before law implies the right to equality of treatment in equal circumstances.

2. Equal protection of laws forms the basis for the positive discrimination policy of the Government in India.

3. Equality before Law is a British concept which substantially supports the doctrine of Rule of Law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

If Parliament enacts a law that threatens the fundamental rights of an individual, then which of the following Articles can be used by the Supreme Court to declare it void?

For which one of the following reasons, the rights listed under Part III of the Constitution are called as ‘Fundamental Rights’?

With reference to Article 17 of the Constitution, consider the following statements: 

1. Neither the Constitution nor any statute explicitly defines the term ‘untouchability’. 

2. It is available against both State and private individuals. 

3. Only the Parliament has powers to make laws to prescribe punishments for offences of untouchability.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

For which one of the following reasons India adopted Fundamental Rights with exceptions and not in absolute terms?

With regard to the Office of President, consider the following statements:

1. The method of election of the President has been taken from the Irish Constitution.

2. The election is held following the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote, and the voting is by open ballot.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to state governments, consider the following statements: 

1. According to the Constitution, the Governor should not belong to the state where he is appointed.

2. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act has made ministerial advice binding on the Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: A Governor holds his/her office during the pleasure of the President.

Statement 2: The decision to remove a Governor cannot be challenged in a court of law.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Governor of a state:

1. If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, the decision of the President is final.

2. S/He is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Presidential election in India:

1. Voting by members of the electoral college for President of India is not compulsory.

2. Voting as per one’s free will at the Presidential election will not come within the ambit of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the veto powers of the President, which of the following statements are correct?

1. The President can use veto powers on both private as well as Government Bills.

2. He cannot withhold his assent in case of a Money Bill.

3. He has an absolute veto in case of the Bills reserved for his consideration by the Governor of a State.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to ordinances issued by Governors:

1. Governor can promulgate or withdraw any ordinance only on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

2. An ordinance issued by the Governor cannot have a retrospective effect.

3. The maximum lifetime of an ordinance is 6 months and 6 weeks only.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Ministers of State at Union level can attend the Cabinet meetings as a matter of their right.

2. The 91st Amendment Act, 2003 curbed Prime Minister’s discretion to appoint any number of Ministers in the Council of Ministers.

3. The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the supervision of the Union Cabinet Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Ministers have an individual responsibility to the Head of the State in India.

2. Ministers have a collective responsibility to the House of People even if they are members of the Council of State.

3. Ministers are legally responsible for the aid and advice rendered to the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian polity, consider the following statements:

1. No arrest warrant can be issued against the ‘Prime Minister of India’ during the term of his office.

2. Civil proceedings can be instituted against the ‘President of India’, during the term of his office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?