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Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'Basic Structure'?
A 38th Amendment
B 39th Amendment
C 40th Amendment
D 42nd Amendment
Correct Answer:  D. 42nd Amendment
EXPLANATION

While the Basic Structure doctrine was established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the 42nd Amendment attempted to undermine it, making this the most significant amendment related to this concept.

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The Bharatiya Samvidhan Divas is celebrated on which date?
A November 26
B December 25
C January 26
D August 15
Correct Answer:  A. November 26
EXPLANATION

Bharatiya Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day) is celebrated on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A Fraternity
B Socialism
C Secularism
D Liberty
Correct Answer:  B. Socialism
EXPLANATION

While 'Socialism' and 'Secularism' were added by the 42nd Amendment, they appear in the preamble. However, 'socialism' was added later through amendment, making this a nuanced question about original vs amended preamble.

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The 'Right to Information Act' was passed in which year?
A 2002
B 2003
C 2004
D 2005
Correct Answer:  D. 2005
EXPLANATION

The Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed in 2005 and came into force on October 12, 2005.

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Which state was the first to establish a Human Rights Commission in India (excluding the national one)?
A Maharashtra
B West Bengal
C Karnataka
D Gujarat
Correct Answer:  B. West Bengal
EXPLANATION

# Human Rights Commission in India - First State Establishment

Human Rights Commissions are statutory bodies established to protect and promote human rights at national and state levels in India.

Step 1: Understanding the National Framework

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in 1993 as the apex body for human rights protection in India, following the Paris Principles.

\[\text{NHRC (National)} \rightarrow \text{Established in 1993}\]

Step 2: State-Level Commissions Timeline

West Bengal was the first state to establish its own State Human Rights Commission in 1994, one year after the NHRC. This was followed by other states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat in subsequent years.

\[\text{West Bengal SHC} \rightarrow \text{1994 (First State Commission)}\]

The correct answer is (B) West Bengal, which established the first State Human Rights Commission in India in 1994.

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The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established under which Act?
A Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
B Courts and Judges Act, 1994
C Indian Judicial Service Act, 1989
D Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1993
Correct Answer:  A. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
EXPLANATION

NALSA was established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free and competent legal services to the poor.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'untouchability'?
A Article 15
B Article 16
C Article 17
D Article 18
Correct Answer:  C. Article 17
EXPLANATION

Article 17 explicitly abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

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The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' was inspired by the Constitution of:
A United Kingdom
B United States
C Ireland
D Australia
Correct Answer:  C. Ireland
EXPLANATION

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Irish Constitution of 1937.

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Which of the following is an example of a quasi-judicial body in India?
A Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
B National Green Tribunal
C Central Administrative Tribunal
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

All three are quasi-judicial bodies established to provide administrative justice and alternative dispute resolution.

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The power to conduct elections in India is vested with:
A Ministry of Home Affairs
B Election Commission of India
C State Election Commissions
D Both Election Commission of India and State Election Commissions
Correct Answer:  D. Both Election Commission of India and State Election Commissions
EXPLANATION

The Election Commission of India conducts national elections while State Election Commissions conduct local body elections.

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