1. Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
a) Election Commission
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Parliament and Assemblies
2. In India the right to "freedom of speech and expression" is restricted on the grounds of
1. the sovereignty and integrity of India.
2. contempt of court.
3. friendly relation with foreign states.
4. protection of minorities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 4
3. Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo
warranto?
1. The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the Constitution itself.
2. The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a
servant at the will and during the pleasure of another.
3. There has been a contravention of the constitution or a Statutory Instrument, in appointing
such person to that office.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Suppose a legislation was passed by the Parliament imposing certain restrictions on
newspapers. These included page ceiling, price and advertisements. The legislation is
included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India. In this context, which one
among the following statements is correct?
a) The legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom of Press
b) The legislation is valid by virtue of Article 31 B
c) The legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) of
the Constitution
d) The legislation is valid as the Press is not a citizen under Articles 19 of the Constitution
5. Right to Information is
a) fundamental right
b) legal right
c) neither fundamental right nor legal right
d) both fundamental right as well as legal Righ
6. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in
the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.
3. They are applicable only to citizens of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
7. Which one among the following pairs is no correctly matched?
a) Power of the Parliament : Creating a new state
b) Power of state legislature : Altering the name of the state
c) Equality before law : Guaranteed to both Indian citizens and noncitizens
d) Equality of opportunity : Guaranteed to only Indian citizens
8. Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India?
a) Freedom to move freely throughout the country
b) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
c) Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country
d) Freedom to practice any trade or profession
9. Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the Right against Exploitation in
the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
2. Abolition of untouchability.
3. Protection of the interests of the minorities.
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 4
10. The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to
a) lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels
b) implement Gandhiji's idea for a decentralized state
c) check the use of arbitrary powers by the government
d) promote welfare of the backward sections of the society