HorthooZ – Kerala GK, PSC Questions & Onam Quiz

Q1 Multiple Choice Question

Which Fundamental Right Article abolishes 'Untouchability' and makes its practice in any form a punishable offense under law?

A Article 23 B Article 15 C Article 18 D Article 17

Q2 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Constitution sets out the directive for the State to secure for all citizens a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the territory of India?

A Article 48 B Article 45 C Article 44 D Article 40

Q3 Multiple Choice Question

Following the post-Maneka Gandhi jurisprudence, the phrase 'procedure established by law' under Article 21 in India is now interpreted by the Supreme Court to incorporate elements of:

A American 'Substantive Due Process', requiring laws to be fair, just, and reasonable rather than merely arbitrary statutory enactments B Absolute executive immunity from judicial scrutiny during peacetime C Rigid British parliamentary sovereignty without judicial review D Automatic repeal of all criminal penal codes

Q4 Multiple Choice Question

From which language is the term 'Habeas Corpus' derived, and what is its literal translation?

A Greek phrase meaning 'To command the state' B Latin phrase meaning 'To have the body of [a detained person]' C French phrase meaning 'Royal decree' D Sanskrit phrase meaning 'Personal liberty'

Q5 Multiple Choice Question

Following the 86th Amendment Act 2002, Article 45 directs the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of:

A Fourteen years of age B Four years of age C Six years of age D Ten years of age

Q6 Multiple Choice Question

Which landmark 1980 Supreme Court judgment firmly established that judicial review and the harmonious balance between Fundamental Rights and DPSP are part of the 'Basic Structure'?

A Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980) B Maneka Gandhi case (1978) C Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967) D Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

Q7 Multiple Choice Question

Following the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, which two specific Fundamental Rights can NEVER be suspended even during a National Emergency?

A Articles 32 and 226 B Articles 14 and 19 C Articles 20 and 21 D Articles 25 and 26

Q8 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article grants all minorities (whether based on religion or language) the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice?

A Article 25 B Article 29 C Article 28 D Article 30

Q9 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article lays down that no person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion?

A Article 28 B Article 30 C Article 25 D Article 27

Q10 Multiple Choice Question

Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the 11th Fundamental Duty requiring parents or guardians to provide educational opportunities to their child aged between 6 and 14 years?

A 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 B 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 C 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 D 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976

Q11 Multiple Choice Question

How many distinct democratic freedoms are currently guaranteed to citizens under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution?

A Five freedoms B Seven freedoms C Six freedoms (originally seven, right to property deleted) D Four freedoms

Q12 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution was famously described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'very heart and soul of the Constitution'?

A Article 19 B Article 21 C Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) D Article 14

Q13 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution explicitly grants Parliament the plenary power to regulate the right of citizenship by law, superseding earlier constitutional provisions?

A Article 9 B Article 11 C Article 368 D Article 5

Q14 Multiple Choice Question

Which part and articles of the Indian Constitution deal with the provisions of 'Citizenship' at the commencement of the Constitution?

A Part III, Articles 12 to 35 B Part I, Articles 1 to 4 C Part II, Articles 5 to 11 D Part IV, Articles 36 to 51

Q15 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article directs the State to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and prohibit the slaughter of cows and calves?

A Article 48 B Article 50 C Article 49 D Article 47

Q16 Multiple Choice Question

In the State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan (1951) case, the Supreme Court ruled regarding the conflict between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles that:

A The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to review state reservation policies B Fundamental Rights in Part III prevail over Directive Principles in Part IV, and DPSP must run subsidiary to and conform with Fundamental Rights C Directive Principles completely override all Fundamental Rights without exception D Parliament can abolish all Fundamental Rights via ordinary legislation

Q17 Multiple Choice Question

Which controversial 1976 Supreme Court judgment (subsequently overruled) held that during a National Emergency, the right to move any court for enforcement of Article 21 (Habeas Corpus) remains suspended?

A ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976) B Maneka Gandhi case (1978) C Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) D Puttaswamy case (2017)

Q18 Multiple Choice Question

Which Articles of the Constitution govern the suspension of Fundamental Rights (specifically Article 19 and enforcement of other rights) during a proclaimed National Emergency?

A Articles 358 and 359 B Articles 32 and 226 C Articles 360 and 368 D Articles 14 and 19

Q19 Multiple Choice Question

Which specific set of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Part III are available EXCLUSIVELY to Indian citizens and NOT to foreigners?

A Articles 14, 20, 21, and 22 B Articles 25, 26, 27, and 28 C Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30 D Articles 32, 33, 34, and 35

Q20 Multiple Choice Question

The Justice J.S. Verma Committee (1999) was constituted specifically to examine and recommend legal provisions for the implementation of:

A The abolition of the upper house of parliament (Rajya Sabha) B The Uniform Civil Code across all Indian states C The Fundamental Duties of citizens D The reorganization of linguistic state boundaries

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