Interpretation of Statutes Questions and Answers Part-9

1.In a federal system the guardian of the Constitution is
a) the Parliament
b) the Judiciary
c) the council of Ministers
d) the National Security Advisor

Answer: b

2. The Union Legislature in India is empowered
a) Not to amend the basic structure of the Constitution
b) to amend the basic structure of the Constitution
c) To abrogate the basic structure
d) None of these

Answer: a

3. The states enjoy exclusive jurisdiction over subjects of
a) Union list
b) State list
c) Residuary List
d) Concurrent list

Answer: b

4. Majority provisions of the Constitution of India can be amended by
a) the Parliament
b) The President
c) the State Legislature
d) the Parliament of the consent of states)

Answer: a

5. The procedure for amending the Constitution is in
a) Article 368
b) Article 360
c) Article 367
d) Article 371

Answer: a

6. The list dividing powers between union and states are given in the ------------- schedule
a) IV
b) V
c) VI
d) VII

Answer: d

7. Operation of law means…...
a) prospective operation of law
b) retrospective operation of law
c) both as above a and b
d) none of above

Answer: c

8. What is mean repeal of law.
a) change in law
b) amendment in law
c) removal or reversal of law
d) none of above

Answer: c

9. General clauses Act enacted in the year…
a) March 11, 1897
b) January 15, 1920
c) August 15 1987
d) December 31, 1975

Answer: a

10.The term morals refer…
a) ethics or principles
b) legal rules by a competent authority
c) only above a is correct
d) both a and b correct

Answer: a