Polity Jkssb Polity Set 2 Mcqs (241 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 231 Discuss

Article 39A of the Indian Constitution deals with:

A
Free legal aid
B
Right to life
C
Right to freedom
D
Panchayati Raj

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 39A, added by the 42nd Amendment, directs the State to provide equal justice and free legal aid to ensure that legal system opportunities are not denied due to economic backwardness.
Question 232 Discuss

According to Constitution of India a governor can be appointed

A
only for a union territory
B
for two or more states
C
for a single state at a time
D
for not more than 2 states

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 amended Article 153 to explicitly permit the appointment of the same person as the Governor for two or more states simultaneously.
Question 233 Discuss

Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

A
Equal pay for equal work
B
Organization of village panchayats
C
Protection of monuments
D
Right to private property

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

While equal pay, village panchayats, and protecting monuments are Directive Principles under Articles 39, 40, and 49 respectively, the right to private property was historically a fundamental right, not a DPSP.
Question 234 Discuss

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

A
Right to equality
B
Right to constitutional remedies
C
Right to exploitation
D
Right to freedom of Religion

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Constitution guarantees a "Right AGAINST Exploitation" (Articles 23-24), not a "Right TO exploitation", making the latter factually incorrect.
Question 235 Discuss

Writ petition can be filed in the Supreme Court of India under:

A
Article 32
B
Article 226
C
Article 270
D
Article 40

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 32 empowers individuals to directly file writ petitions in the Supreme Court of India for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights.
Question 236 Discuss

Which feature of the Indian Constitution reflects the idea that the powers of government are divided among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to prevent the concentration of power?

A
Separation of powers
B
Federalism
C
Sovereign
D
Parliamentary system

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The separation of powers is a constitutional doctrine that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any single branch from exercising the core functions of another.
Question 237 Discuss

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

A
Fundamental Duties are mentioned in PART VA in the Indian Constitution
B
(B) The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment Act, 2002 is related to the Fundamental Duties
C
Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Article 51A in the Indian Constitution
D
(D) The Constitution (Forty-second Amendment Act, 1976 is related to the Fundamental Duties

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Statement A is incorrect because Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Part IVA of the Constitution, not Part VA.
Question 238 Discuss

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions that no person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself?

A
Article 14
B
Article 20
C
Article 16
D
Article 18

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution provides the right against self-incrimination, stating that no person accused of any offense shall be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
Question 239 Discuss

Article of the Indian Constitution gives an extensive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court in regard to enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

A
31
B
32
C
226
D
13

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 32 is a Fundamental Right itself and grants the Supreme Court extensive original jurisdiction to issue directions, orders, or writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Question 240 Discuss

The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article of the Constitution.

A
141
B
144
C
142
D
143

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 143 of the Constitution confers advisory jurisdiction on the Supreme Court, allowing the President to seek the Court's opinion on questions of law or public importance.