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Constitution, Preamble, Citizenship & Fundamental Rights MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368?
In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), the Supreme Court overruled the Berubari Union Case (1960) which had held the Preamble is not part of the Constitution. The Court held the Preamble is part of the Constitution and subject to amendment under Article 368, but its basic features cannot be altered.
Q2Article 21 has been expanded by the Supreme Court to include the right to:
SC has given expansive interpretation to Article 21 including right to livelihood (Olga Tellis), health, environment, shelter, privacy (Puttaswamy), speedy trial (Hussainara Khatoon), dignity, legal aid, and more.
Q3The concept of 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution was propounded in which year?
The Basic Structure Doctrine was propounded in 1973 in the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case. The 13-judge bench, by a 7:6 majority, held that Parliament can amend any provision of the Constitution but cannot alter its basic structure.
Q4The Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly had:
The Drafting Committee had 7 members chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Q5On Veer Bal Diwas, December 26, 2025, who conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) on 20 children from 18 States and Union Territories at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi?
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 was conferred by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on the morning of December 26, 2025. PM Modi addressed the national-level programme later at Bharat Mandapam; Union Minister Annpurna Devi delivered the welcome address.
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6Consider the following statements: 1. Article 265 says that no tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law. 2. Article 39(a) directs equal pay for equal work for all citizens. 3. Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in any factory, mine or other hazardous employment. Which of the statements given above are correct?
7Article 14 guarantees:
8Consider the following statements: 1. The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 introduced the Anti-Defection Law by adding the Tenth Schedule. 2. The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 retained split by one-third of a legislature party as an exemption from disqualification. 3. After the 91st Amendment, merger by two-thirds of members remains a ground for exemption under the Anti-Defection Law. 4. The 42nd Amendment transferred education and forests from the State List to the Concurrent List. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Who was appointed as the new Chief State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan in September 2025?
10The concept of 'Social Justice' in the Preamble is given effect through:
11Consider the following statements about Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency: 1. Article 20 cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency. 2. Article 21 cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency. 3. The protection for Articles 20 and 21 was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12What was the central theme of India's 77th Republic Day celebration on January 26, 2026?
13The 'doctrine of severability' under Article 13 means:
14The Supreme Court stayed key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in September 2025. Which specific provisions were stayed?
15Article 29 protects the interests of minorities regarding: