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Which Article of the Constitution of India vests plenary powers in Parliament to legislate on the subject of citizenship?

A
Article 8
B
Article 5
C
Article 11
D
Article 6

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 11 expressly grants the Parliament of India the absolute power to make laws regarding the acquisition and termination of citizenship.
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Which of the following writs is issued by a higher court to a lower court to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction?

A
writ of mandamus
B
writ of habeas corpus
C
writ of prohibition
D
writ of quo-warranto

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court to a lower court or tribunal to stop it from acting outside its legally vested jurisdiction.
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On 7 November 2022, the Supreme Court of India upheld the reservations for the weaker sections (EWS). Which of the following amendments brought this reservation in the first place?

A
103rd Amendment of the Constitution
B
102nd Amendment of the Constitution
C
104 th Amendment of the Constitution
D
101st Amendment of the Constitution

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced a 10% quota for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and public employment.
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Which of the following organisations said that India CANNOT have a parallel judicial system - one for the rich and the other for the poor?

A
Supreme Court
B
Himachal High Court
C
Gujarat High Court
D
Kerala High Court

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Supreme Court of India made this observation to emphasize the constitutional guarantee of equality before the law and equal access to justice for all citizens.
Question 165 Discuss
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Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available for Indians as well as foreigners?

A
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
B
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
C
Right to protection of language, script and culture of minorities
D
Right to elementary education

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The right to elementary education under Article 21A is a facet of the Right to Life, which is available to both citizens and non-citizens (foreigners) in India.
Question 166 Discuss
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How many fundamental duties were recommended to be inserted in the Indian Constitution by the Swarna Singh Committee?

A
7
B
6
C
8
D
9

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Swaran Singh Committee originally suggested the inclusion of 8 fundamental duties, though the 42nd Amendment ultimately incorporated 10 duties into the Constitution.
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Which of the following Sections of the Indian Penal Code deals with 'rape'?

A
Section 370
B
Section 380
C
Section 375
D
Section 385

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code defines the offense of rape, while Section 376 prescribes the punishment for it.
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On 2 March 2023, the Supreme Court delivered an order on appointments to the Election Commission. According to this order, appointments will be done under the recommendation of a committee having which of the following members?

A
Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B
Prime Minister, Leader of the opposition and Chairman Rajya Sabha
C
Prime Minister, Leader of the opposition and Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D
Prime Minister, Leader of the opposition and Chief Justice of India

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners must be appointed by the President on the advice of a committee comprising the PM, Leader of the Opposition, and the CJI to ensure independence.
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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution states that 'It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.'?

A
51 A (b)
B
51 A (d)
C
51 A (e)
D
51 A (c)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 51A(e) of the Fundamental Duties specifically directs citizens to promote harmony, common brotherhood, and renounce practices that are derogatory to the dignity of women.
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After independence, the Census Act was enacted in India in the year .

A
1960
B
1955
C
1962
D
1948

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Census Act of 1948 provides the legal framework for conducting the demographic census in India, ensuring the confidentiality of the collected data.
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