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📝 Mega Assessment Section (90 Questions)

Test your knowledge with these quick-fire exam-oriented questions.

Part 1: Article-Wise MCQs (20 Questions)

1. Which Article deals with the abolition of Untouchability? A) 14 B) 15 C) 17 D) 18
2. Right to primary education is under: A) 21 B) 21A C) 22 D) 24
3. Protection against double jeopardy is guaranteed under: A) 20(1) B) 20(2) C) 20(3) D) 21
4. Which Article allows the President to declare a National Emergency? A) 352 B) 356 C) 360 D) 365
5. Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in Article: A) 40 B) 44 C) 48 D) 50
6. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is in: A) 368 B) 370 C) 356 D) 32
7. Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is given in: A) 129 B) 131 C) 136 D) 143
8. Right to move SC for enforcement of FRs is in: A) 226 B) 32 C) 13 D) 21
9. Which Article constitutes the Finance Commission? A) 280 B) 279 C) 266 D) 300A
10. Right to Property is a constitutional right under Article: A) 19(1)(f) B) 31 C) 300A D) 32
11. Freedom of Trade and Commerce within India is in Article: A) 301 B) 19 C) 300 D) 29
12. President's power to grant pardon is under: A) 71 B) 72 C) 161 D) 74
13. Which Article mandates Separation of Judiciary from Executive? A) 48 B) 50 C) 51 D) 51A
14. Joint sitting of both Houses is summoned under Article: A) 105 B) 108 C) 110 D) 112
15. Definition of 'Money Bill' is in Article: A) 109 B) 110 C) 111 D) 112
16. State's power to make special provisions for women and children: A) 15(1) B) 15(3) C) 16(4) D) 14
17. Right against self-incrimination is under: A) 20(1) B) 20(2) C) 20(3) D) 22
18. High Court's writ jurisdiction is provided in: A) 32 B) 136 C) 226 D) 227
19. Advisory jurisdiction of SC is under: A) 141 B) 142 C) 143 D) 144
20. Which Article defines "State"? A) 12 B) 13 C) 14 D) 36

Part 2: Argument-Wise / Problem-Based MCQs (20 Questions)

1. State passes a law limiting work hours. Factory owner claims violation of Art 19(1)(g) (trade). The State argues: A) It's a reasonable restriction for public interest. B) State has absolute power. C) Art 19 doesn't apply to businesses. D) Owner is not a citizen.
2. Police detain a man for 48 hours without presenting him to a magistrate. He files a writ. Which writ is appropriate? A) Mandamus B) Habeas Corpus C) Quo Warranto D) Certiorari
3. A state law and a central law on a 'Concurrent List' subject clash. The central law prevails due to: A) Harmonious Construction B) Doctrine of Repugnancy (Art 254) C) Basic Structure D) Eclipse
4. X, a non-citizen, is denied equal public employment. He claims violation of Art 16. Will he succeed? A) Yes, Art 16 is for all persons. B) No, Art 16 is only for citizens. C) Yes, under human rights. D) No, if he is a refugee.
5. A lower court passes an order on a matter outside its territorial jurisdiction. The superior court will issue: A) Mandamus B) Prohibition/Certiorari C) Habeas Corpus D) Quo Warranto
6. Parliament amends Art 368 to remove Judicial Review. SC strikes it down because: A) It violates Basic Structure. B) President didn't sign. C) RS didn't pass it. D) UN objected.
7. A law made in 1948 violates Art 19. Upon commencement of Constitution in 1950, the law becomes: A) Dead completely B) Eclipsed/Dormant C) Valid D) Ex post facto
8. State acquires private property for a highway. The owner files a writ under Art 32. Result? A) Succeeds, property is FR. B) Fails, property is only a constitutional right (300A), not FR. C) Succeeds under Art 21. D) Fails under DPSP.
9. State builds a religious temple using taxpayer money. This violates: A) Art 25 B) Art 26 C) Art 27 (Freedom from taxes for religion) D) Art 28
10. President's Rule is imposed because the ruling state party lost majority, but no floor test was done. Unconstitutional per which case? A) Bommai Case B) Maneka Gandhi C) Golaknath D) Minerva Mills
11. A person is tried twice for the same theft and punished twice. This violates: A) Art 20(2) Double Jeopardy B) Art 21 C) Art 22 D) Art 14
12. Law mandates reading a particular religious text in a fully State-funded school. Violates: A) Art 25 B) Art 28 C) Art 29 D) Art 30
13. A state law attempts to tax agricultural income (State List) but disguises it as an income tax (Union List). Which doctrine invalidates this? A) Pith and Substance B) Colourable Legislation C) Severability D) Eclipse
14. Parliament creates a law on a State List subject during National Emergency. Valid? A) No, violates federalism. B) Yes, under Art 250. C) Yes, but needs UN approval. D) No, needs State consent.
15. A person arrested under Preventive Detention asks to consult a lawyer of his choice. A) He has this right under 22(1). B) Preventive detention laws have exceptions under 22(3). C) He has no rights. D) Only SC can grant this.
16. Govt employee is dismissed by an authority subordinate to the one by which he was appointed. Valid? A) Yes B) No, violates Art 311. C) Yes, if PM signs. D) No, violates Art 14.
17. A state reserves 70% seats in govt jobs. Unconstitutional per: A) Indra Sawhney (50% rule) B) Kesavananda C) Gopalan D) Visakha
18. A law is partially unconstitutional. Court strikes down only the bad part. Doctrine? A) Eclipse B) Severability C) Harmonious Construction D) Pith & Substance
19. State prohibits eating beef. Petitioner claims right to eat what they want under Art 21. State defends using: A) Art 48 (DPSP - organizing agriculture/animal husbandry) B) Art 44 C) Art 51A D) Art 32
20. Woman claims right to free legal aid in a criminal trial. It is supported by: A) Art 39A & 21 B) Art 14 only C) Art 19 D) Art 25

Part 3: Statement-Wise MCQs (20 Questions)

1. S1: Preamble is part of Constitution. S2: It can be amended without altering basic structure. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
2. S1: Art 32 is a Fundamental Right. S2: Art 226 is a Fundamental Right. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) S1 correct, S2 incorrect
3. S1: DPSP are enforceable in SC. S2: Fundamental Duties are enforceable in SC. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
4. S1: Money bill can originate in RS. S2: President can withhold assent to Money bill. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect (mostly D, as money bills start in LS and Prez usually assents).
5. S1: SC advice under Art 143 is binding on President. S2: SC decisions are binding on all courts under Art 141. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
6. S1: National Emergency suspends Art 20 & 21. S2: Financial Emergency reduces judges' salaries. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
7. S1: Basic Structure doctrine was given in Golaknath. S2: It was given in Kesavananda Bharati. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
8. S1: India has dual citizenship. S2: India has a single unified judiciary. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) S2 correct, S1 incorrect
9. S1: Art 19(1)(a) includes freedom of press. S2: Art 19 is available to foreigners. A) S1 correct, S2 incorrect B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
10. S1: Vice-President is ex-officio chairman of RS. S2: VP is elected only by RS members. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) S1 correct, S2 incorrect
11. S1: High Court judges are appointed by Governor. S2: They hold office during pleasure of President. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
12. S1: 9th Schedule protects laws from judicial review completely. S2: I.R. Coelho case made 9th Schedule laws subject to judicial review. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
13. S1: Doctrine of Eclipse applies to pre-constitutional laws. S2: Doctrine of Severability applies to post-constitutional laws. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
14. S1: State can make special provisions for women. S2: State can discriminate strictly on basis of race. A) S1 correct, S2 incorrect B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
15. S1: Constitutional amendment under 368 requires joint sitting if deadlocked. S2: Ordinary bills can have joint sitting. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) S2 correct, S1 incorrect
16. S1: Ordinance making power of President is under Art 123. S2: Ordinance is valid indefinitely. A) S1 correct, S2 incorrect B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
17. S1: Writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual. S2: Habeas Corpus can be issued against a private individual. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
18. S1: DPSP aims to establish a welfare state. S2: Fundamental Rights aim to establish political democracy. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
19. S1: Art 14 permits class legislation. S2: Art 14 permits reasonable classification. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct (S1 incorrect) C) Both correct D) Both incorrect
20. S1: Right to privacy is a fundamental right. S2: It was recognized in Puttaswamy case. A) S1 correct B) S2 correct C) Both correct D) Both incorrect

Part 4: Short Answer Questions (20 Questions)

1. What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment regarding the Preamble?
2. Define the Doctrine of Pith and Substance.
3. What is the difference between Article 32 and Article 226?
4. Explain 'Double Jeopardy' under Article 20(2).
5. What is a 'Court of Record' under Article 129?
6. What does 'Quo Warranto' mean?
7. What is the test of reasonable classification under Article 14?
8. Who resolves a dispute in the election of the President?
9. What is an Ordinance and what is its maximum lifespan?
10. Distinguish between 'Procedure established by law' and 'Due process of law'.
11. What is the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
12. How can a Supreme Court judge be removed?
13. What are the grounds for imposing President's Rule (Art 356)?
14. Name three exceptions to Freedom of Speech under Art 19(2).
15. What is the Doctrine of Severability?
16. What is the mandate of Article 39A?
17. Can Fundamental Duties be enforced through courts?
18. Define a 'Money Bill'.
19. What is the anti-defection law (10th Schedule)?
20. What was held in the Maneka Gandhi case regarding Article 21?

Part 5: Descriptive Questions (10 Questions)

1. Discuss the Basic Structure Doctrine with reference to the Kesavananda Bharati and Minerva Mills cases.
2. Critically analyze the scope of Article 21 and its judicial expansion over the years.
3. Explain the federal features of the Indian Constitution and why it is called 'quasi-federal'.
4. Discuss the relationship and conflict between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
5. Elaborate on the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts. How do they differ?
6. Explain the amending power of the Parliament under Article 368 and its limitations.
7. Describe the legislative relations between the Centre and the States as provided in the 7th Schedule.
8. What is the Doctrine of Colourable Legislation? Explain with an example.
9. Critically examine the provisions related to National Emergency and its impact on Fundamental Rights.
10. Discuss the concept of Independence of Judiciary under the Indian Constitution.

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