The Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 is available only before which court?
AHigh Courts
BDistrict Courts
CSupreme Court of India
DAny court of competent jurisdiction
Correct Answer:
C. Supreme Court of India
Explanation:
Article 32 grants the right to move the Supreme Court of India directly for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
This is a exclusive remedy available before the Supreme Court.
High Courts have similar powers under Article 226 for enforcement of constitutional rights, but Article 32 specifically vests exclusive jurisdiction in the Supreme Court.
Under the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it stands automatically dissolved?
A3 years
B4 years
C5 years
D6 years
Correct Answer:
C. 5 years
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 (which inserted Article 243E) provides that every Panchayat shall continue for five years from the date of its constitution and shall stand dissolved after the expiry of this period.
Provisions are made for elections to the new Panchayat to be conducted before the dissolution of the old one.
Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights?
AOnly Habeas Corpus
BHabeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto
COnly Mandamus and Certiorari
DOnly Prohibition and Quo Warranto
Correct Answer:
B. Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto
Explanation:
Article 32 grants the Supreme Court power to issue all five types of writs: Habeas Corpus (release from unlawful detention), Mandamus (to compel performance of duty), Prohibition (to prevent ultra vires action), Certiorari (to quash orders), and Quo Warranto (to question authority).
These are crucial remedies for enforcing Fundamental Rights.
Which of the following words was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act?
AFederal, Democratic, Sovereign
BSocialist, Secular, Integrity
CRepublican, Justice, Equality
DDemocratic, Secular, Federal
Correct Answer:
B. Socialist, Secular, Integrity
Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) added three significant words to the Preamble: 'Socialist' (before 'Democratic'), 'Secular' (after 'Sovereign'), and 'Integrity' (after 'Unity').
These additions were made during the Emergency period under PM Indira Gandhi and represented a major constitutional amendment.
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the President and Prime Minister in India's parliamentary system?
AThe President is the head of government and the Prime Minister is the ceremonial head
BThe President is the constitutional head and the Prime Minister is the head of government
CBoth President and Prime Minister jointly exercise executive authority
DThe President directly supervises the Prime Minister and can remove them at will
Correct Answer:
B. The President is the constitutional head and the Prime Minister is the head of government
Explanation:
India follows the Westminster model of parliamentary democracy.
The President is the constitutional and nominal head of state (Executive head), while the Prime Minister is the actual head of government and chief executive.
The PM is responsible to Parliament and exercises executive authority on the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 53, 74, 75).