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Q1. The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India was introduced by:

A Justice B.R. Ambedkar
B Justice Ranjan Gogoi
C Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer and Justice P.N. Bhagwati Correct
D Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

Explanation

PIL was introduced in India in the late 1970s and early 1980s primarily by Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer. The first PIL case is generally considered to be Mumbai Kamgar Sabha v. Abdulbhai (1976) by Justice Krishna Iyer, and Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979) by Justice Bhagwati.

Q2. Article 78 imposes a duty on the Prime Minister to:

A Communicate decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President and furnish information as required Correct
B Recommend dissolution of Lok Sabha
C Appoint the Attorney General
D Preside over Cabinet meetings

Explanation

Article 78 prescribes three duties of the PM: (a) communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to administration and proposals for legislation to the President, (b) furnish such information as the President may call for, and (c) submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but not considered by the Council, if the President so requires.

Q3. The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 and directed the establishment of a National Tribunal Commission within how many months?

A 2 months
B 4 months Correct
C 6 months
D 12 months

Explanation

The Supreme Court directed the establishment of a National Tribunal Commission within 4 months. The court invalidated the 4-year tenure limits and the 50-year minimum age requirement for tribunal members, holding that these provisions undermined judicial independence.

Q4. The 91st Amendment Act, 2003 amended the Tenth Schedule by:

A Increasing the threshold for merger from one-third to two-thirds
B Deleting the provision for exemption from disqualification in case of a split (one-third members)
C Adding a provision for merger of political parties
D Both A and making merger require two-thirds of members agreeing Correct

Explanation

The 91st Amendment (2003) made two key changes to the Tenth Schedule: (1) Deleted Paragraph 3 which exempted splits (defection by one-third members), and (2) Amended Paragraph 4 so that merger is exempted only when two-thirds of members of a party agree to the merger. It also limited the Council of Ministers to 15% of the House strength.

Q5. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the duties of the Prime Minister with respect to furnishing information to the President?

A Article 75
B Article 74
C Article 78 Correct
D Article 77

Explanation

Article 78 provides that the PM shall communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, furnish information as the President may call for, and submit for the consideration of the Council any matter on which a Minister has taken a decision.

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Q6. Article 141 states that:

A The Supreme Court can review its own judgments
B Parliament cannot override Supreme Court judgments
C The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within India
D All courts are subordinate to the Supreme Court
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Q7. CJI Surya Kant described the paperless court as a step towards which concept?

A Digital jurisprudence
B Open jurisprudence
C Green jurisprudence
D Smart jurisprudence
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Q8. Article 363 bars the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and all other courts in:

A All criminal cases
B Tax disputes
C Election disputes
D Disputes arising from treaties with former Indian States/rulers
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Q9. Parliamentary committees that ensure executive accountability:

A A financial term
B An agricultural technique
C A military concept
D PAC (Public Accounts Committee), Estimates Committee, COPU, Departmental Standing Committees
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Q10. Which states currently have a bicameral legislature (Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council)?

A Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh
B Only UP and Bihar
C Only Karnataka and Maharashtra
D All states of India
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Q11. Who presides over the Lok Sabha when neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available?

A A member from the panel of chairpersons
B The President of India
C Senior-most member of the House
D The Prime Minister
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Q12. The Speaker can vote only:

A Only on Money Bills
B In case of a tie (casting vote)
C On all matters
D Never
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Q13. How does the writ jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 differ from that of the Supreme Court under Article 32?

A Art 226 cannot issue the writ of Habeas Corpus
B Art 226 can only issue writs for Fundamental Rights
C Art 226 can issue writs for Fundamental Rights and any other legal right
D Art 226 jurisdiction is narrower than Art 32
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Q14. Which of the following is considered a 'basic feature' of the Constitution as per the Basic Structure Doctrine?

A Supremacy of the Constitution, rule of law, judicial review, separation of powers, federalism, secularism
B Only the Seventh Schedule
C Only the Preamble
D Only Fundamental Rights
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Q15. When the President withholds assent to a bill indefinitely, it is called:

A Absolute veto
B Suspensive veto
C Pocket veto
D Qualified veto

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