Constitution Of India-Legal Aptitude 1199 CONSTITUTION OF INDIA-LEGAL APTITUDE 1 / 25 The Directive Principles are not enforceable by the courts. What is the primary duty of the courts in relation to Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights? a) To prioritize Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights b) To enforce Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights c) To harmonize and reconcile Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights d) To ignore Directive Principles when conflicts with Fundamental Rights occur 2 / 25 Which article in the Constitution is associated with the protection and improvement of the environment, as well as the safeguarding of forests and wildlife? a) Article 48 b) Article 50 c) Article 48A d) Article 49 3 / 25 Under Directive Principles, which directive focuses on ensuring equal pay for equal work for both men and women? a) Article 38 b) Article 39A c) Article 44 d) Article 47 4 / 25 What is the purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution? a) To establish enforceable rights for citizens b) To guide the government in creating policies for the welfare of the people c) To regulate the fundamental duties of citizens d) To define the powers of the President 5 / 25 Which article of the Indian Constitution lays out the directive principles of state policy? a) Article 38 b) Article 44 c) Article 49A d) Article 51A 6 / 25 According to Article 37 of the Indian Constitution, what is the status of the Directive Principles of State Policy? a) Enforceable by the courts b) Mandatory for the state c) Fundamental in governance but not enforceable by any court d) Subject to approval by the President 7 / 25 Under the Indian Constitution, what term is used for principles that guide the government's policies and decisions, but are not enforceable by any court? a) Fundamental Rights b) Legislative Directives c) Constitutional Mandates d) Directive Principles of State Policy 8 / 25 Which landmark case affirmed that the denial of a passport amounts to an unauthorized deprivation of personal liberty guaranteed by Article 21? a) State of Madras v. V.G. Row b) Noise Pollution (v), in re c) Satwant Singh Sawhney v. A.P.O., New Delhi d) Express News Papers Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India 9 / 25 What does "procedure established by law" in Article 21 mean? a) Any procedure outlined in a government circular b) A lawful procedure defined by a statute or the state's law c) A procedure set forth in the Constitution d) An arbitrary process without specific rules 10 / 25 Which article of the Indian Constitution confers the fundamental right to life and personal liberty? a) Article 19 b) Article 21 c) Article 22 d) Article 23 11 / 25 What is the primary purpose of Article 18 of the Indian Constitution? a) To establish the freedom of speech and expression. b) To abolish untouchability. c) To allow citizens to accept titles from foreign states. d) To prohibit the conferment of titles by the State. 12 / 25 Under what circumstances can the State make a law requiring residence within a State or Union Territory as an essential qualification for employment or appointment to certain positions? a) When the State believes it is necessary for all positions. b) When it is in the best interest of the State. c) When it is based on religion or caste. d) When Parliament passes such a law. 13 / 25 Article 16(2) of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against a citizen on several grounds. Which of the following is NOT one of the prohibited grounds? a) Religion b) Caste c) Sex d) Marital status 14 / 25 What is the term "economically weaker sections" defined by, for the purpose of Articles 15 and 16, and based on what criteria? a) It is not defined in the Constitution. b) It is defined by the Judiciary. c) It is defined by the President. d) It is defined by the State based on family income and other economic indicators. 15 / 25 Which amendment to the Indian Constitution inserted Article 15(5), allowing the State to make special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes of citizens, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes in admission to educational institutions? a) Forty-Fourth Amendment b) Ninety-Third Amendment c) One Hundredth Amendment d) Twenty-Fourth Amendment 16 / 25 What does Article 15(1) of the Indian Constitution prohibit discrimination against citizens on grounds of? a) Age and occupation b) Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, and any of them c) Income and education d) Social status and political affiliation 17 / 25 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the right to equality before the law and the equal protection of the laws? a) Article 14 b) Article 15 c) Article 16 d) Article 17 18 / 25 Article 13 of the Indian Constitution lays down rules for interpretation in regard to laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights. Which types of laws does Article 13(1) pertain to? a) Laws that will be made in the future b) Laws already existing in force before the commencement of the Constitution c) Laws related to Directive Principles of State Policy d) International laws applicable in India 19 / 25 According to the test established by the Supreme Court in Ajay Hasia v. Khalid Mujib, which of the following factors can indicate that an entity is an instrumentality or agency of the State? a) If the entity has some private shareholders b) If the entity enjoys a monopoly status c) If the entity is not involved in activities of public importance d) If the entity has no connection with the government 20 / 25 Under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution, which entities are considered as "the State" in the context of fundamental rights? a) Only the Government of India b) Only the Government and Parliament of India c) The Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislature of each State, and certain local authorities d) Only local authorities 21 / 25 Who is entitled to the fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 15, 16, 19, and 30 of the Indian Constitution? a) Only Indian citizens b) Any person on the soil of India, citizen, or foreigner c) Only foreigners residing in India d) Only government officials 22 / 25 Which fundamental right was removed as a fundamental right and is now only a legal right after the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978? a) Right to Equality b) Right to Freedom of Religion c) Right to Property d) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights 23 / 25 What is the significance of the term "Socialist" added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment? a) To establish a communist economic system b) To ensure social, economic, and political justice c) To emphasize a market-driven economy d) To separate religion from the state 24 / 25 Which part of the Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights? a) Part I b) Part II c) Part III d) Part IV 25 / 25 What does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution declare India to be? a) A Monarchy b) A Republic c) A Democracy d) A Socialist State Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte
