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polity medium True/False Right to Livelihood - Olga Tellis Case Right to livelihood case frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

In Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985), the Supreme Court held that right to livelihood is part of right to life under Article 21, and eviction of pavement dwellers without alternative arrangement violates this right.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Reservation and Creamy Layer - Indra Sawhney Case Reservation policy landmark case critical for UPSC Mains and SSC CGL Tier-2

In Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992), the Supreme Court upheld reservation for OBCs but introduced which concept to exclude advanced sections within OBCs?

  1. Poverty line
  2. Creamy layer
  3. Income ceiling
  4. Educational qualification
polity medium Fill in the Blank Environmental Jurisprudence - M.C. Mehta Cases Environmental liability principle frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

In M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak case, 1987), the Supreme Court evolved the principle of ______ liability for enterprises engaged in hazardous activities, making them absolutely liable for harm caused.

  1. vicarious
  2. strict
  3. absolute
  4. contributory
polity medium True/False Right to Education - Unnikrishnan Case Education as fundamental right evolution question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

In Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993), the Supreme Court held that right to education up to age 14 is a fundamental right flowing from Article 21, which later led to the 86th Amendment inserting Article 21A.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Judicial Appointments - NJAC Judgment Judicial appointments vs basic structure question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (2015), the Supreme Court struck down the 99th Constitutional Amendment establishing NJAC holding that which principle is part of basic structure?

  1. Parliamentary supremacy
  2. Judicial independence
  3. Executive accountability
  4. Federal balance
polity hard Fill in the Blank Public Interest Litigation - S.P. Gupta Case PIL evolution case critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

In S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (1981), the Supreme Court relaxed the rule of ______ to allow public-spirited persons to file petitions for enforcement of rights of disadvantaged groups, pioneering Public Interest Litigation in India.

  1. stare decisis
  2. locus standi
  3. natural justice
  4. separation of powers
polity medium True/False Right to Speedy Trial - Hussainara Khatoon Case Procedural due process case frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

In Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979), the Supreme Court recognized right to speedy trial as part of right to life and personal liberty under Article 21.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Federalism and President's Rule - SR Bommai Case Landmark federalism case essential for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 is subject to judicial review and emphasized which principle as part of basic structure?

  1. Parliamentary sovereignty
  2. Federalism
  3. Separation of powers
  4. Directive Principles supremacy
polity hard Fill in the Blank Judicial Review of Amendments - Minerva Mills Case Landmark case on FRs-DPSP balance critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980), the Supreme Court struck down parts of the 42nd Amendment holding that ______ and ______ are complementary and neither has primacy over the other.

  1. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
  2. Union, States
  3. Executive, Legislature
  4. Centre, Judiciary
polity hard True/False Right to Privacy - Puttaswamy Case Recent landmark case on fundamental rights critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), a 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that right to privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Basic Structure Doctrine - Kesavananda Bharati Case Most important constitutional law case frequently asked in UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In which landmark case did the Supreme Court propound the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' limiting Parliament's amending power?

  1. Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)
  2. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980)
  4. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1975)
polity medium MCQ Governor Precise appointment procedure question for SSC and UPSC; tests constitutional formalities in federal appointments

The Governor of a State is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and ______.

  1. Seal of the State
  2. Seal of the Union
  3. Signature of the Prime Minister
  4. Advice of the Council of Ministers
polity medium Fill in the Blank Parliamentary Committees Parliamentary oversight question for SSC and UPSC; tests accountability mechanisms for public enterprises

The Committee on Public Undertakings examines the reports of the ______ and has ______ members (15 from Lok Sabha + 7 from Rajya Sabha).

polity hard True/False Fundamental Rights Landmark rights jurisprudence question for UPSC Mains; tests contemporary constitutional interpretation

In the Puttaswamy case (2017), the Supreme Court held that the Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of Article 21 and also part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III.

  1. True
  2. False
polity easy MCQ Constitutional Amendments High-yield amendment question for SSC, Banking, and UPSC; links education policy with constitutional law

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 is associated with:

  1. Right to Education
  2. Goods and Services Tax
  3. Panchayati Raj
  4. Anti-Defection Law
polity medium Fill in the Blank Anti-Defection Law Amendment chronology question for SSC and UPSC; tests historical context of political reforms

The Tenth Schedule was added by the ______ Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.

polity medium True/False Official Language Precise constitutional provision question for SSC and UPSC; tests attention to textual details

The Constitution mandates that the Prime Minister must communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President in Hindi.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Centre-State Relations Advanced federal flexibility question for UPSC Mains; tests mechanisms for Centre-State legislative cooperation

Under Article 252, Parliament can legislate on a State List subject if:

  1. Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by simple majority
  2. Two or more State Legislatures pass resolutions requesting such law
  3. President issues a proclamation of emergency
  4. Supreme Court directs Parliament to legislate
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Bodies Appointment/removal procedure question for SSC and UPSC; tests safeguards for independent bodies

The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is appointed by the ______ and can be removed by the ______ on grounds of misbehaviour.

polity medium True/False PIL Remedial jurisprudence question for UPSC and SSC; tests judicial innovation in rights enforcement

The Supreme Court can award compensation in PIL cases for violation of Fundamental Rights.

  1. True
  2. False