Constitution GK Quiz for Competitive Exams
Under the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General of India shall have the right of hearing in the discharge of his duties:
(A) In the Supreme Court only
(B) In all the High Courts only
(C) In all the Courts in India
(D) In the Supreme Court and Tribunals established by the Central Government only
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President under Article 76 of the Constitution. Article 76(3) of the Constitution states that . The Attorney General shall have the right of hearing in all Courts situated within the territory of India in the discharge of his duties.
Which Article provides for personal immunity to the President and Governor for official acts?
(A) 362
(B) 363
(C) 368
(D) 361
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Article 361, Constitution of India 1950(2) No criminal proceedings shall be commenced or continued in any court against the President, or the Governor or the Rajpramukh of a State during his term of office.
Who administers the oath to the Governor of a State?
(A) President of India
(B) Chief Justice of High Court
(C) Advocate General of State
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
According to Article 159 of the Constitution of India, the Governor will be sworn in by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the State.
Which provision of the Constitution of India provides the power of pardon to the Governor of the State?
(A) Article 171
(B) Article 151
(C) Article 161
(D) Article 163
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Pardon power of Governor: Under Article 161: The Governor of a State shall have the power to pardon, grant reprieve, respite or commute the sentence or to suspend, pardon or commute the sentence.
Which state has the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Kerala
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
On 1 October 1953, Andhra Pradesh became the first state to be formed on the basis of language.
When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President, he
(A) Can withhold his assent
(B) Can return it to Parliament for reconsideration
(C) Cannot be delayed by more than six months
(D) Bound to give his assent
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, the President of India is bound to give his assent.
“Strong centralized federal system” has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from
(A) United States of America
(B) Canada
(C) United Kingdom
(D) France
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Strong centralized federal system has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from Canada.
Which of the following rights is not currently provided as a fundamental right by the Constitution of India?
(A) Right to Equality
(B) Right to Freedom
(C) Right to Property
(D) Right against Exploitation
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Right to Property. The right to property is not enshrined in the Constitution of India. Right to property is not a fundamental right but a constitutional right. Right to property was removed as a fundamental right by the 44th Amendment of the Constitution, and instead, a new provision was added to the Constitution.
Which of the following writs fall under the category of public suit petition before the High Court of the Supreme Court?
(A) Challenge to the election of the office bearers of a political party
(B) Against political interference
(C) Against the decision of the lower court
(D) Against a common subject
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
A writ petition is a petition or application by a petitioner where a prayer is made for the issuance of a writ for redressal of his grievances. A writ petition consists of statements or assertions made in the form of an affidavit, the literal meaning of writ is a legal document ordering a person to do something.
In which period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President has to be placed before each House of Parliament for approval?
(A) Within one month
(B) Within two months
(C) Within four months
(D) Within six months.
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
A proclamation of national emergency is placed before each House of Parliament and if it does not get approval within one month, it ceases to be in operation, but once approved, it can remain in operation for six months.
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