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M. C. Mehta Vs. Union of India (1986) (Shriram food and Fertilizers case) relates to: Ans: Oleum gas leak

In the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, the expression ‘liberty’ is followed by the words: Qbs: Of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship

Right to know the antecedents of the candidates in the election flow from: a) Article 19(1)(a) b) Article 20 c) Article 13 d) Article 14 ​ Ans: a) Article 19(1)(a)

Q.27 Article 310 of the Constitution mentions about:  Ans d) Doctrine of pleasure with reference to civil servants

The Supreme Court has legalized living wills and passive euthanasia subject to certain conditions in the case of: Ans: Common Cause Vs. Union of India (2018) 5 SCC 1

 India, that is Bharat, shall be a: a) Federation of States b) Quasi federal c) Union of States d) Unitary State of a special type​​ Ans: c) Union of states

Ans: 5

Section 66A of the Information Technology Act was struck down under Art.19(1)(a) read with Art.19(2) in the case of: Ans: Shreya Singhal Vs. Union of India

The Supreme Court invoked the principle of ‘Transformative Constitutionalism’ in the case of:  Ans:  Navtej Singh Johar Vs. Union of India (2018)

Article 300A of Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Property has been inserted in the Constitution by: Ans: 44th Amendment Act

Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases is mentioned in which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution?  Ans: Article 22

 Ans: Morarji Desai

  Ans: a) Jawaharlal Nehru 

Ans: Sex

Ans: Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law. The Parliament has the right to make any provision concerning the acquisition and termination of citizenship and any other matter relating to citizenship.

Ans: Subjective 

Ans: The classification to be reasonable should fulfill the following test:- (i) It should not be arbitrary, artificial or evasive. It should be based on an intelligible differentia, some real and substantial distinction, which distinguishes persons or things grouped together in the class from others left out of it. (ii) The differentia adopted on the basis of classification must have a rational or reasonable nexus with the object sought to be achieved by the statute in question.

Ans: Article-315. Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States. 1. Subject to the provisions of this article, there shall be a Public Service Commission for the Union and a Public Service Commission for each State. 2. Two or more States may agree that there shall be one Public Service Commission for that group of States, and if a resolution to that effect is passed by the House or, where there are two Houses, by each House of the Legislature of each of those States, Parliament may by law provide for the appointment of a Joint State Public Service Commission (referred to in this Chapter as Joint Commission) to serve the needs of those States. 3. Any such law as aforesaid may contain such incidental and consequential provisions as may be necessary or desirable for giving effect to the purposes of the law. 4. The Public Service Commission for the Union, if requested so to do by the Governor of a State, may, with the approval of the President, agree to serve all or any of th...

Ans: President

Ans: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech etc (1) All citizens shall have the right (a) to freedom of speech and expression; (b) to assemble peaceably and without arms; (c) to form associations or unions; (d) to move freely throughout the territory of India; (e) to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; and (f) omitted (g) to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business Pms: Speech, Assemble, Union, move freely,  residence,  practise any profession.  

Ans: Article 19(1)(e) .

Ans: The Maneka Gandhi case gave rise to the principle as the case was in conflict with statute and the principle of natural justice and it became relevant for the court to decide as to whom to prefer more. Although a prior hearing is always better than subsequent hearing, the later is preferred over no hearing at all.

Ans: Right of hearing. 

Ans: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597, was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India in which the Court significantly expanded the interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. It overruled A. K. Gopalan v. State of Madras, which had implied the exclusiveness of fundamental rights, and established a relationship between Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution (known as the 'golden triangle' or 'trinity'),  holding that a law depriving a person of 'personal liberty' must not violate any of them.  Once again overruling A. K. Gopalan, the Court in this case held that a 'procedure' under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be arbitrary, unfair, oppressive, or unreasonable.

Ans: The 7th Schedule of Indian Constitution has three lists namely, the Union list, state list, and concurrent list that show the division of power between the Union and States concerning certain subjects. The Union List has a total of 97 subjects, the State List has 66 subjects, and the Concurrent List has 47 Subjects. 

Ans: Personal laws are derived not from the Constitution but from the religious scriptures. The laws thus derived must be consistent with the Constitution least they became void under Article 13 if they violated fundamental rights. Article 13 aids the court and citizens to keep the powers of the legislature under preview. Article 13 of the Indian Constitution describes the means for judicial review. It enjoins a duty on the Indian State to respect and implement the fundamental right.

Ans: Right to Property ceased to be a fundamental right with the 44th Constitution Amendment in 1978. It was made a Constitutional right under Article 300-A. Article 300-A requires the state to follow due procedure and authority of law to deprive a person of his or her private property. Article 300 A provides that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law. The State cannot dispossess a citizen of his property except in accordance with the procedure established by law.

Ans: 5

Ans: Article 143 confers power on the President to consult the Supreme Court and seek its opinion on question of law or fact, which is of such nature and of such importance that it is expedient to obtain Supreme Court's opinion. 

Ans: Article 16 of Indian Constitution mentions  Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (1) There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State (2) No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect or, any employment or office under the State (3) Nothing in this article shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union territory prior to such employment or appointment (4) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favor of any backward class of citizens whic...

Ans: The Uniform Civil Code aims to establish a uniform legal framework for all citizens, regardless of their religion. Article 44 in the DPSP( Directive Principles of State Policy) , found in Part IV of the Constitution, states that “the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India”

Ans: Golaknath v. State Of Punjab (1967 AIR 1643, 1967 SCR (2) 762), or simply the Golaknath case, was a 1967 Indian Supreme Court case, in which the Court ruled that Parliament could not curtail any of the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution. The Supreme Court decided that the constitutional amendment is a law within the meaning of Article 13(2) , and therefore if it violates any of the fundamental rights, it may be declared void. 

Ans: 52nd Constitutional amendment 

Ans: The anti-defection law was enacted to ensure that a party member does not violate the mandate of the party and in case he does so, he will lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.

 Ans:  There are six fundamental rights of Indian Constitution along with the constitutional articles related to them are mentioned below: Right to Equality (Article 14-18) Right to Freedom (Article 19-22) Right against Exploitation (Article 23-24) Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28) Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

Ans: Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights. 

Ans: Part 3 Part III of the Constitution is described as the Magna Carta of India. It contains a very long and comprehensive list of 'justiciable' fundamental rights. In fact, the Fundamental Rights in our constitution are more elaborate than those found in the Constitution of any other country in the world, including the USA. 

Ans: Article 393 of Indian Constitution