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Question 1

The total number of "Fundamental Duties" mentioined in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution is

Accepted Answer

Eleven. Based on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh committee, Part 4-A was added to the India 42nd constitution by the constitution (Amendment) Act 1976 in which 10 fundamental were provided and one 86th more fundamental duty was added by the constitution (Amendment) Act, 2002. By adding duties its number was increased to 11. Therefore at present a total of 11 fundamental duties have been given.

Question 2

Which one of the following Articles states for the Uniform Civil Code for the citizens?

Accepted Answer

Article 44. Article 44 of the Indian constitution directs the state to endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

Question 3

For which of the following age groups of Children, Article 21A makes provision that the state shall provide free and compulsory education ?

Accepted Answer

For age group of 6 to 14 years.. Article 21A of the Indian constitution makes provision for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children in the age group of 6 to 14 years. Which is inserted by the 86th Amendment in December 2002, this Article has accorded education the status of right for ensuring quality in education expansion at the elementary level.

Question 4

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the promotion of International Peace and Security?

Accepted Answer

Article 51. Article 51 of the Indian constitution promotes international peace and security. Article 51 of the constitution, which is a directive principle of state policy, directs the state a promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations. If further directs the state to respect international law and treaty obligations and to settle disputes peacefully.

Question 5

Read the following carefully? Statement (1): Right to Vote in an election is Fundamental Right of every person in India. Statement (2): Right to contest in an election is a Fundamental Right of every citizen. Of the above

Accepted Answer

Both (1) and (2) are false. Both the above statement are false because the right to vote as a legal right is not available to every person living in India but only to Indian citizens. Foreign citizens living in India do not have this right. Similarly, the right to contest elections is available to only Indian citizens as a legal right.

Question 6

Balaji Raghwan v. Union of India, AIR 1996 SC 770 is related with which of the following Article of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

18. The case of Balaji Raghwan Vs Union of India A.I.R. 1996 SC 770 related to Article 18 of the Indian constitution. A provision related to 'Abolition of title' has been made in Article 18. Indian Constitution and Governance

Question 7

Which one of the following cases is not related

Accepted Answer

Kathi Ranning v. State of Saurashtra. The case of Kathi Renning Vs State of Saurashtra (1952 SC) deals with equal protection of laws under Article 14 of the constitution. Whereas all other matters are related to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)

Question 8

Article 15(5) was declared as the 'basic structure' of Indian Constitution in which of the following case by the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Indian Medical Association v. Union of India. In the case of Indian Medical Association Vs Union of India (2011 SC), the Supreme court declared the 'Basic Structure' of Article 15(5) of the constitution. Article 15(5) was added by the 93rd constitution (Amendment) Act 2005, Under which provision of reservation for socially and educationally backward classes was made in private educational institutions.