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Q.1 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with the right to constitutional remedies. Which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
A Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto
B Only Habeas Corpus and Mandamus
C Only Certiorari and Quo Warranto
D Prohibition, Certiorari, and Mandamus only
Correct Answer:  A. Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto
Explanation:

Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus (for unlawful detention), Mandamus (to perform public duty), Prohibition (to prevent illegal action), Certiorari (to quash illegal order), and Quo Warranto (to challenge authority of office).

All five are constitutionally recognized remedies under Article 32.

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Q.2 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
A They are non-justiciable in nature
B They aim to establish a welfare state
C They can be directly enforced through courts
D They guide the government in framing policies
Correct Answer:  C. They can be directly enforced through courts
Explanation:

Article 37 of the Constitution explicitly states that DPSP are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced through courts.

However, they provide positive directions to the state for governance and policy formulation.

Unlike Fundamental Rights (Part III), DPSP cannot be challenged in courts, though courts can use them as interpretive aids.

Options A and B are correct characteristics of DPSP.

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Q.3 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Which of the following terms was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through amendment?
A Socialist and Secular
B Democratic and Republican
C Sovereign and Federal
D Secular and Federal
Correct Answer:  A. Socialist and Secular
Explanation:

The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 during the Emergency period. 'Sovereign', 'Democratic', 'Republican', and 'Federal' were part of the original Preamble drafted by Dr. B.R.

Ambedkar.

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Q.4 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which provides the right to constitutional remedies, has been described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as:
A The heart of the Constitution
B The soul of the Constitution
C The conscience of the Constitution
D The foundation of the Constitution
Correct Answer:  B. The soul of the Constitution
Explanation:

Dr. B.R.

Ambedkar called Article 32, which grants the right to move Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights, as 'the soul of the Constitution'.

This article is crucial for protecting fundamental rights through writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari.

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Q.5 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Which article of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Council of Ministers and their appointment?
A Article 72
B Article 74
C Article 75
D Article 76
Correct Answer:  C. Article 75
Explanation:

Article 75 provides for the appointment and composition of the Council of Ministers.

It states that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, and other ministers are appointed by the President on advice of the PM.

The Council of Ministers holds office during the pleasure of the President and is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

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Q.6 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
The Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 is available only before which court?
A High Courts
B District Courts
C Supreme Court of India
D Any 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.

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Q.7 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Which Directive Principle of State Policy requires the State to endeavor to provide free and compulsory education to children?
A Article 45
B Article 46
C Article 47
D Article 48
Correct Answer:  A. Article 45
Explanation:

Article 45 of the DPSP directs the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children until they attain 14 years of age.

This was later enforced through the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

Article 46 deals with advancement of SCs/STs, Article 47 with health, and Article 48 with agriculture.

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Q.8 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Under the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it stands automatically dissolved?
A 3 years
B 4 years
C 5 years
D 6 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.

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Q.9 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights?
A Only Habeas Corpus
B Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto
C Only Mandamus and Certiorari
D Only 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.

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Q.10 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests with:
A The Speaker of Lok Sabha
B The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister
C The Prime Minister independently
D The Cabinet collectively
Correct Answer:  B. The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister
Explanation:

Under Article 85(2), the President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.

However, this is a constitutional power exercised on ministerial advice.

The President cannot dissolve the Lok Sabha without PM's recommendation, reflecting parliamentary sovereignty.

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