Part 7 : Constitution of India

Ques 146: "Carry forward rule is ultra-vires" was held in 

1. Devadasan v. Union of India
2. B.N Tiwari v. Union of India.
3. Balaji v. State of Mysore
4. State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas.

[U.P.P.C.S 2009]

Ques 147: "Catch up" rule established by the Supreme Court of India relates to which of the following Article of the Constitution ?

1. Article 14
2. Article 16(4)
3. Article 15(4)
4. Article 16(4A)

[Uttarakhand (J) 2012]

Ques 148: In Indra Swahney v. Union of India, case the Supreme Court has held that there.

1. Can be reservations in promotions
2. Cannot be reservations in promotions
3. Can be reservations in promotion for Other Backward Castes (OBC).
4. Can be reservation in promotion for women.

[U.P.P.C.S.(J) 2016]

Ques 149: In the determination of backward classes:

1. Caste is totally irrelevant
2. Caste is relevant but it can be ignored.
3. Caste is relevant but it cannot be the dominant factor.
4. Caste is relevant and it can be the dominant consideration.

[U.P.P.C.S. 1999]

Ques 150: According to Supreme Court of India Jat community of various States is

1. Backward class under Article 16(4).
2. Not backward class under Article 16 (4).
3. Mainly socially backward class.
4. Not political organised class.

[U.P.P.C.S. (J) 2016]

Ques 151: The provision to fill 'backlog vacancy' was inserted in the Article 16 by which of the following Amendment Acts ?

1. 77th Amendment Act, 1995.
2. 81st Amendment Act, 2000.
3. 85th Amendment Act, 2001.
4. It was never inserted in the Article 16.

[Bihar A.P.P. 2010]

Ques 152: Reservation in promotion to the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes is now permissible on account of: 

1. Article 16(4A)
2. Article 16(4)
3. Article 15(4)
4. The Supreme Court decision in Indira Sahanwny v. Union of India.

[U.P.Lower 1998]

Ques 153: It has been said in many cases, Viz., Devadasan v. UOI that Article 16 should be read with.

1. Article 45 and 332.
2. Article 46 and 335.
3. Article 15 and 332.
4. Article 46 and 332

[Bihar A.P.P. 2010]

Ques 154: Indicate the correct answer :

Article 16(4-A) of the Constitution permits reservation at the promotion stage for : 

1. Scheduled castes only.
2. Scheduled Tribes only
3. Scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes only.
4. Backward classes generally.

[U.P.P.C.S. 1999]

Ques 155: Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution provides for 'abolition of untouchability in any form'.

1. Article 14 
2. Article 17
3. Article 19
4. Article 16

[U.P.P.C.S. 2000]

Ques 156: Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related to Abolition of untouchability?

1. Article 17
2. Article 15
3. Article 16
4. Article 18

[Uttarakhand (J) 2006]

Ques 157: Article 24 of the Constitution speak about : 

1. No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or other hazardous employment.
2. No child below the age of 12 year shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or other hazardous employment.
3. No child below the age of 16 year shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or other hazardous employment.
4. No child below the age of 10 year shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or other hazardous employment.

[M.P (J) 2019 (Shift-II)

Ques 158: In which of the following cases, was it observed that Articles 14, 19 and 21 are not mutually exclusive and they jointly aim at reasonableness and fairness ?

1. Ram Swaroop v Delhi administration
2. Jagan Nath v. UOI
3. Golak Nath v State of Punjab.
4. Maneka Gandhi v UOI.

[Delhi A.P.P. 2008]

Ques 159: A law of Uttar Pradesh Government which prohibits private coaching by teachers of universities and degree college is 

1. Violative of the right to profession
2. A reasonable restriction on the right to profession.
3. Not a reasonable restriction on the right to profession.
4. None of the above

[U.P.U.D.A. 2006]

Ques 160: Which of the following is Fundamental Right?

1. To assemble with arms 
2. To form co-operative societies
3. Right to employment.
4. Right to religious denomination to own immovable property only for charitable purpose.

[Delhi (J) 2014]

Ques 161: The freedom of press in India is - 

1. Available to the people under the laws of the parliament
2. Specifically provided in the Constitution of India.
3. Implied in the right of freedom of expression
4. Available to the people under executive orders.

[U.P.H.J.S. 2012]

Ques 162: Right to form association includes :

1. Right not to be a member of an association.
2. Right to get recognition of an association.
3. Both
4. None of the above.

[U.P.P.C.S. 1999]

Ques 163: " Proper respect is shown to National Anthem by standing up when the National Anthem is sung . It will not be right to say that dis-respect is shown by not joining in the singing". It has been held in 

1. Bijoi Emmanuel v. State of Kerala
2. Surya Narayan v. U.O.I
3. Ram Jawaya Kanpur v. U.O.I
4. Keshwananda Bharti v. UOI

[Uttarakhand (J) 2006]

Ques 164: Right under Article 19 are: 

1. Available to all person in India
2. Available only to citizens of India
3. Are available to persons of foreign origin
4. Both (2) and (3) above.

[Delhi (J) 2011]

Ques 165: A law violating Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution can be enforced against

1. Any person 
2. None
3. A non-citizen.
4. A citizen

[U.P.P.C.S. 2001]

Ques 166: Every citizen of India has the right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India subject to 

1. The interest of the General Public
2. The law and order
3. The security of State 
4. The Sovereignty and integrity of India

[A.P.P. (R.P.F.) 2010]

Ques 167: What is imperative to show the requisite respect to the National Anthem?

1. Sing and stand respectfully 
2. Stand respectfully
3. Sing the same
4. To bow

[U.P.P.C.S. (J) 2003]

[U.P.P.C.S. 2002]

Ques 168: Freedom of movement to all citizens of India throughout the territory of India is guaranteed subject to 

1. The protection of the internet of the scheduled Tribes.
2. The public order
3. The morality
4. The health

[A.P.P.R.P.F 2010]

Ques 169: A legislation imposes ceiling on the number of pages which a newspaper may have along with along limit to advertisement and price of the newspaper. Which answer is correct?

1. The legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom under Article 19(1)(a)
2. The legislation is invalid because the company publishing the newspaper is not a citizen of India
3. The legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom under Article 19(1)(g) 
4. None of the above

[A.P.P.R.P.F. 2010]

Ques 170: Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees Freedom of Press?

1. Article 16
2. Article 19
3. Article 22
4. Article 31

[U.P.A.P.O. (Special) 2007]

Ques 171: Being a juristic person, a company in not a citizen. But in which one of the following cases the Supreme Court held that if the state action impairs the right of the company thereby affecting the rights of the shareholder, the protection of Article 19 will be available to him?

1. State Trading Corporation of India v. Commercial Tax Officer.
2. Tate Engineering & Locomotive Co. V. State of Bihar
3. R.C. Cooper v. Union of India
4. Barium Chemicals Ltd v. Company Law Board

Ques 172: Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?

1. State of West Bengal v. Anwar Ali Sarkar - Article 14.
2. R.C. Cooper v. Union of India - Article 22.
3. Veena Sethi v. State of Bihar - Article 21.
4. Jaya Bachchan v Union of India - Article 105.

[U.P. Lower 2009]

Ques 173: Which one of the following is prohibited without the consent of President of India according to Article 18?

1. Conferment of title.
2. Accepting any title from foreign State.
3. Accepting any gift or office of any kind from or under any foreign State.
4. All of the above.

[Bihar A.P.P. 2010]

Ques 174: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : 

1. India, that is Bharat is a Union of States - Union and its Territory.
2. Liberty of thought, Expression and Worship - Preamble.
3. Freedom of speech and expression - Right to Freedom.
4. Protection of interest of minorities - Cultural and Educational Rights.

Matched...

[U.P.P.C.S. J 2006]

Ques 175: Right to form association under Article 19(3) of the Constitution includes 

1. Right to strike.
2. Right to collective bargaining.
3. Right to lockout.
4. None of these.

[Delhi (J) 2014]

176: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.

1. Freedom of assembly - Article 19 (3).
2. Freedom of profession, trade and occupation - Article 19 (6).
3. Freedom of speech - Article 19(2).
4. Freedom of association - Article (4).

Matched...

[U.P.P.C.S.J . 2003]