1.

Consider the following statements: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1

1. The Constituent Assembly was formed based on nor 2
the recommendations of the Cabinet Mission Plan 7. Under which circumstance can the President of
of 1946. India exercise legislative power?
2. It was a fully sovereign body and not bound by A) During recess of Parliament through ordinance
the British Parliament after 1947. B) During a National Emergency only
Which of the above is/are correct? C) During dissolution of both Lok Sabha and Rajya
A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 Sabha
nor 2 D) While disqualifying a Member of Parliament
2. Which of the following correctly reflects the 8. Under which Article can the Supreme Court
relationship between the Preamble and the directly transfer a case from one High Court to
Constitution as interpreted in the Kesavananda another?
Bharati Case? A) Article 139 B) Article 139A C) Article 141 D)
A) Preamble is not part of the Constitution and has Article 145
no legal significance. 9. Under Article 3, the Parliament can alter
B) Preamble is a source of power for the boundaries of a state. Which of the following is not
legislature. required for such a change?
C) Preamble is part of the Constitution and reflects A) Consent of the state legislature
the basic structure doctrine. B) President’s reference to the concerned state
D) Preamble can be amended freely and does not legislature
affect fundamental rights. C) Introduction of Bill in Parliament with prior
3. A Money Bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha Presidential recommendation
only with the prior recommendation of: D) None of the above
A) The President of India B) The Finance Minister 10. Consider the following statements:
C) The Speaker of Lok Sabha D) The Prime 1. The Governor can withhold assent to a Bill and
Minister reserve it for the President.
4. Which of the following are correct regarding 2. He/she has discretionary powers not subject to
Article 32 of the Constitution? judicial review.
1. It can be suspended during a National Which is/are correct?
Emergency under Article 352. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1
2. It empowers only the Supreme Court to issue nor 2
writs. 11. Which of the following statements is correct
3. It is a basic feature of the Constitution. regarding “Zero Hour” in the Indian Parliament?
Select the correct code: A) It is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.
A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only B) It begins immediately after the Question Hour.
D) 1, 2 and 3 C) It requires prior notice by the members.
5. Which one of the following changes in India's D) It is only applicable in Rajya Sabha.
federal structure does not require a Constitutional 12. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the
Amendment under Article 368? Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be
A) Changing the name of a state used to interpret ambiguous provisions?
B) Creation of a new state A) Golaknath v. State of Punjab B) A.K. Gopalan v.
C) Reorganising the boundary between two states State of Madras C) Berubari Union Case D)
D) Changing the status of a Union Territory to State Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
6. Consider the following statements: 13. Which of the following is not true about High
1. DPSPs are inspired by Irish Constitution and Courts under the Constitution?
reflect Gandhian, liberal, and socialist ideologies. A) High Courts can issue writs under Article 226
2. Article 37 makes them non-justiciable but legally even for legal rights.
enforceable by the legislature. B) There can be a common High Court for more
Which of the above is/are correct? than one state.
 C) Governor appoints Chief Justice of High Court. 20. Which of the following doctrines have been
D) High Court has power of judicial review over judicially derived using the Preamble of the
state laws. Constitution?
14. Match the following DPSPs with their A) Doctrine of basic structure B) Doctrine of
corresponding Articles: eclipse C) Doctrine of pith and substance D)
1. Promotion of international peace — (a) Article Doctrine of colorable legislation
44 21. Who among the following chaired the Union
2. Uniform Civil Code — (b) Article 40 Constitution Committee in the Constituent
3. Organisation of village panchayats — (c) Article Assembly?
51 A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Choose the correct match: C) Rajendra Prasad D) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
A) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c B) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b C) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a D) 22. Consider the following regarding parliamentary
1-a, 2-c, 3-b privileges:
15. Which of the following are the discretionary 1. They are codified in the Constitution under
powers of the President? Article 105.
1. Appointment of Prime Minister when no party 2. Breach of privilege is decided by the Committee
has a clear majority of Privileges.
2. Dismissal of a ministry if it loses majority but 3. Courts can take cognizance of breach of privilege.
refuses to resign Select the correct code:
3. Assent to a Bill passed by Parliament A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct code: D) 1, 2 and 3
A) 1 and 2 only B) 1 and 3 only C) 2 and 3 only 23. Which of the following cases upheld that "Right to
D) 1, 2 and 3 Life" under Article 21 includes right to livelihood?
16. Which jurisdiction of the Supreme Court allows it A) Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation B)
to advise the President of India? Indira Sawhney v. Union of India C) Maneka
A) Original jurisdiction B) Advisory jurisdiction Gandhi v. Union of India D) I.R. Coelho v. State of
C) Appellate jurisdiction D) Supervisory Tamil Nadu
jurisdiction 24. Which Article empowers High Courts to issue writs
17. Which of the following states has been created by to enforce fundamental rights as well as other legal
upgrading a Union Territory into full-fledged rights?
statehood? A) Article 32 B) Article 131 C) Article 226 D)
A) Chhattisgarh B) Uttarakhand C) Sikkim D) Article 245
Goa 25. Under which Article can the Supreme Court review
18. Under which provision can the Governor reserve a its own judgments or orders?
bill passed by the State Legislature for President’s A) Article 134 B) Article 137 C) Article 139A D)
consideration if it derogates from Union Law? Article 141
A) Article 167 B) Article 200 C) Article 201 D)
Article 213
19. Which of the following are correct about the
Legislative Councils in states?
1. They can be created or abolished by Parliament
under Article 169.
2. They have equal powers as Legislative Assembly
in all matters.
3. They are a permanent house and cannot be
dissolved.
Select the correct code:
A) 1 and 2 only B) 1 and 3 only C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3