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polity hard MCQ Federalism - GST Council Voting Mechanism Fiscal federalism voting mechanism question critical for UPSC Mains and Economics-Polity overlap exams

Under Article 279A, decisions of the GST Council are taken by a majority of not less than 3/4th of weighted votes. What is the vote weight distribution between Union and States?

  1. Union 50%, States 50%
  2. Union 1/3, States 2/3
  3. Union 2/3, States 1/3
  4. Union 25%, States 75%
polity hard Fill in the Blank Anti-Defection Law - Recent Judicial Clarifications Anti-defection law implementation question critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

In Keisham Meghachandra Singh v. Hon'ble Speaker Manipur Legislative Assembly (2020), the Supreme Court emphasized that disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule must be decided by the Speaker within a ______ time, failing which courts may intervene.

  1. fixed statutory
  2. reasonable
  3. immediate
  4. 6-month
polity hard True/False Governor's Discretion - Recent Controversies Governor's constitutional role question critical for UPSC Mains and State PSC exams

Recent controversies regarding Governors withholding assent to State Bills or delaying Assembly sessions have led the Supreme Court to reiterate that Governors must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, except in limited discretionary situations.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Constitutional Morality - Recent Judicial Emphasis Constitutional morality and minority rights question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Which recent Supreme Court judgment emphasized that 'Constitutional Morality' must prevail over 'social morality' in matters affecting fundamental rights, particularly for marginalized communities?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  2. Navtej Singh Johar case (2018)
  3. SR Bommai case (1994)
  4. Minerva Mills case (1980)
polity medium Fill in the Blank Uniform Civil Code - Constitutional Provision Uniform Civil Code constitutional basis frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Article ______ of the Constitution contains the Directive Principle for securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout the territory of India.

  1. 43
  2. 44
  3. 45
  4. 46
polity medium True/False Digital Personal Data Protection Act - 2023 Data privacy legislation question critical for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 establishes a Data Protection Board of India and imposes obligations on data fiduciaries to process personal data only for lawful purposes with consent.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Basic Structure Doctrine - Recent Applications Basic structure doctrine application question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In which recent case did the Supreme Court reaffirm that the 'basic structure doctrine' limits even constitutional amendments, striking down provisions that undermined judicial independence?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  2. NJAC judgment (2015)
  3. Minerva Mills case (1980)
  4. Waman Rao case (1981)
polity medium Fill in the Blank New Criminal Laws - 2023 Replacement Recent legal reforms question critical for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

The Indian Penal Code (1860), Code of Criminal Procedure (1973), and Indian Evidence Act (1872) were replaced by three new laws effective from July 1, 2024: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and ______.

  1. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
  2. Bharatiya Nyaya Adhiniyam
  3. Bharatiya Vidhi Sanhita
  4. Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita
polity hard True/False Sedition Law - Section 124A IPC Free speech and national security question critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

In May 2022, the Supreme Court put on hold the operation of Section 124A IPC (sedition) and directed the Central Government to review the provision, noting its potential misuse against free speech.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Aadhaar and Welfare Schemes - Post-Puttaswamy Framework Aadhaar legal framework question critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

After the Puttaswamy (Aadhaar) judgment (2018), Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for which of the following?

  1. All bank accounts and mobile connections
  2. Only for welfare schemes funded from Consolidated Fund of India and PAN-Aadhaar linking for tax purposes
  3. Only for voting in elections
  4. Only for passport applications
polity medium Fill in the Blank Delimitation Freeze Extension - Constitutional Provision Delimitation procedure question frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL

The freeze on delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies based on 1971 census was extended till the first census after ______ by the 84th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001.

  1. 2001
  2. 2011
  3. 2026
  4. 2031
polity hard True/False Sub-Quotas within SC Reservation - 2024 Reservation policy evolution question critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

In January 2024, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court upheld the power of States to create sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes reservation to provide preferential treatment to more backward SC communities.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Same-Sex Marriage Case - 2023 Recent landmark case on LGBTQ+ rights critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

In Supriyo v. Union of India (October 2023), the Supreme Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage, holding that:

  1. Marriage is a fundamental right under Article 21
  2. Recognition of same-sex marriage is within the domain of Parliament, not judiciary
  3. Same-sex couples have no constitutional protection
  4. The Special Marriage Act is unconstitutional
polity hard Fill in the Blank Demonetization Challenge - Constitutional Validity Executive power and judicial review question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In January 2023, a 4:1 majority of the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization decision, holding that the procedure under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act was followed, though dissent noted lack of ______ consultation.

  1. Parliamentary
  2. cabinet
  3. expert
  4. public
polity hard True/False Right to Privacy - Puttaswamy Judgment Impact Right to privacy evolution question critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

After the Puttaswamy judgment (2017) recognizing right to privacy as a fundamental right, the Supreme Court has used this principle to strike down or modify laws affecting digital privacy, reproductive rights, and sexual orientation.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Supreme Court Collegium - NJAC Aftermath Judicial appointments mechanism critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

After the Supreme Court struck down the NJAC in 2015, which mechanism continues to govern appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts?

  1. Executive appointment with Parliamentary approval
  2. Collegium system (judges appointing judges)
  3. Independent Judicial Appointments Commission
  4. Direct election of judges
polity hard Fill in the Blank Electoral Bonds Judgment - 2024 Recent landmark case on political funding critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (February 2024), the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme holding it violated the voters' right to ______, implicit in Article 19(1)(a).

  1. privacy
  2. information
  3. equality
  4. association
polity medium True/False 106th Amendment - Women's Reservation Recent constitutional amendment on women's reservation critical for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 provides for 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, to be implemented immediately after enactment.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ 105th Amendment - State Lists for OBCs Federalism and reservation policy question critical for UPSC Mains and State PSC exams

The Constitution (105th Amendment) Act, 2021 restored the power of States to identify and maintain their own lists of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs/OBCs) for reservation purposes. This amendment clarified the interpretation of which earlier amendment?

  1. 102nd Amendment
  2. 103rd Amendment
  3. 104th Amendment
  4. 93rd Amendment
polity medium Fill in the Blank 104th Amendment - Anglo-Indian Reservation Recent amendment on representation frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act, 2019 extended reservation for SCs/STs in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies till 2030, but omitted reservation for the ______ community in legislatures.

  1. Scheduled Castes
  2. Scheduled Tribes
  3. Anglo-Indian
  4. Other Backward Classes