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polity easy Fill in the Blank Writs - Habeas Corpus Basic writ knowledge frequently tested in all government exams

The writ of Habeas Corpus, meaning 'to have the body', is issued to secure the release of a person who has been ______ detained.

  1. legally
  2. illegally
  3. temporarily
  4. preventively
polity medium True/False Writs - High Court Jurisdiction Jurisdictional comparison question critical for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

Under Article 226, High Courts can issue writs only for enforcement of Fundamental Rights, similar to Supreme Court under Article 32.

  1. True
  2. False
polity easy MCQ Writs - Constitutional Basis Core enforcement mechanism frequently asked in SSC, Railway, and Banking exams

Under which Article can a citizen directly approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 21
  3. Article 32
  4. Article 226
polity hard MCQ Constitutional Amendments - Summary Conceptual synthesis question essential for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

Which statement best captures the relationship between constitutional amendments and the basic structure doctrine in India?

  1. Parliament can amend any provision including basic structure
  2. Basic structure is fixed and no amendments are permitted
  3. Parliament can amend any provision but cannot destroy or alter the basic structure
  4. Only Supreme Court can initiate constitutional amendments
polity hard Fill in the Blank Constitutional Amendments - Judicial Interpretation Basic structure core features question essential for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

The Supreme Court has held that while Parliament can amend the Constitution, it cannot alter the ______ of the Constitution which includes democracy, secularism, federalism, and judicial review.

  1. text
  2. spirit
  3. basic structure
  4. preamble
polity hard True/False Constitutional Amendments - Retrospective Effect Amendment temporal effect question for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

Constitutional Amendments generally have prospective effect unless expressly provided otherwise, and cannot validate actions that were unconstitutional when done.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Basic Structure Doctrine - Federalism Federalism as basic structure question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai case (1994), the Supreme Court reinforced that federalism is part of basic structure. Which principle did the Court emphasize regarding State autonomy?

  1. States can secede from Union
  2. Union cannot interfere in State matters even during Emergency
  3. State governments must enjoy constitutional protection against arbitrary dismissal
  4. Parliament cannot create new States
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Amendments - Amendment Initiation Legislative procedure for amendments question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL

A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament by a ______, and not by the President or through private members.

  1. Minister
  2. Member of Parliament
  3. Speaker
  4. Leader of Opposition
polity hard True/False Basic Structure Doctrine - Parliamentary Sovereignty Constitutional philosophy question essential for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

The Basic Structure Doctrine establishes that Parliament's amending power under Article 368 is limited, not absolute, making Indian constitutionalism a blend of parliamentary sovereignty and constitutional supremacy.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Constitutional Amendments - Total Number Constitutional evolution fact for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

As of 2024, approximately how many Constitutional Amendment Acts have been passed by Parliament?

  1. Around 50
  2. Around 75
  3. Around 100
  4. Around 125
polity easy Fill in the Blank Constitutional Amendments - Preamble Amendments Preamble amendment fact frequently asked in SSC, Railway, and Banking exams

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended only once, by the ______ Amendment Act, 1976, adding the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'.

  1. 24th
  2. 42nd
  3. 44th
  4. 73rd
polity hard True/False Constitutional Amendments - NJAC Judgment Judicial appointments vs basic structure question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

The Supreme Court struck down the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014 (establishing NJAC for judicial appointments) holding that judicial independence and primacy of judiciary in appointments is part of basic structure.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Basic Structure Doctrine - Evolution Doctrinal evolution question essential for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In which case did the Supreme Court first hold that Fundamental Rights cannot be amended by Parliament?

  1. Shankari Prasad case (1951)
  2. Sajjan Singh case (1965)
  3. Golaknath case (1967)
  4. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Amendments - 103rd Amendment Recent reservation amendment question for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 introduced ______ percent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and public employment, excluding SCs/STs/OBCs.

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 15
  4. 20
polity hard True/False Constitutional Amendments - Simple Majority Amendments Amendment procedure classification question for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

Some constitutional provisions can be amended by simple majority of Parliament outside Article 368 procedure, such as admission of new States or abolition of Legislative Councils.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Basic Structure Doctrine - Features Basic structure features question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Which of the following has NOT been explicitly recognized by Supreme Court as part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution?

  1. Judicial review
  2. Federalism
  3. Parliamentary form of government
  4. Right to Property as Fundamental Right
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Amendments - 101st Amendment GST constitutional basis question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by inserting Article ______ for GST Council and amending Seventh Schedule.

  1. 246A
  2. 268A
  3. 279A
  4. 368A
polity medium True/False Constitutional Amendments - 91st Amendment Anti-defection and governance reform question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL

The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 limits the size of Council of Ministers at Union and State levels to 15% of legislative house strength and bars defectors from being appointed ministers.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Constitutional Amendments - 86th Amendment Education as Fundamental Right question critical for UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 made which right a Fundamental Right?

  1. Right to Information
  2. Right to Education
  3. Right to Privacy
  4. Right to Health
polity easy Fill in the Blank Constitutional Amendments - 73rd/74th Amendments Local government constitutionalization question frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies by adding Parts ______ and IXA respectively.

  1. VIII
  2. IX
  3. X
  4. XI