A state legislature passes a law on marriage and divorce. Later, the Union Parliament also legislates on the same subject. Which law will prevail in case of conflict?
Answer: B
Marriage and divorce fall in the Concurrent List. When both Union and State legislate on concurrent subjects, the Union law prevails in case of conflict (Article 254).
Q.122Medium
The doctrine of 'Implied Powers' in Indian Constitutional law means:
Answer: B
Implied powers are those reasonably incidental to or necessary for the effective exercise of explicitly granted powers, as established in McCulloch v. Maryland principle adopted in India.
Q.123Medium
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'Right to Free and Compulsory Education' as a fundamental right?
Answer: B
The 86th Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
Q.124Medium
Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which authority is responsible for coordinating disaster response at the state level?
Answer: B
The Disaster Management Act, 2005, establishes the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to coordinate disaster management activities at the state level.
Q.125Hard
Which of the following is a characteristic of Indian Federalism?
Answer: B
Indian federalism is 'cooperative federalism' where Parliament can amend the Constitution without state consent, making it different from dual federalism.
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Q.126Medium
The Local Government Elections (Conduct of Elections and Voter Verification) Rules, 2023 primarily focus on:
Answer: B
These rules, notified by the Election Commission, regulate the conduct of local body elections with enhanced provisions for voter verification.
Q.127Easy
Which provision of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a national emergency?
Answer: A
Article 352 empowers the President to declare a national emergency if the security of India is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
Q.128Medium
The 'Uniform Civil Code' falls under which list of the Constitution?
Answer: C
The Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in Article 44 under the Directive Principles and is a concurrent matter, allowing both Union and States to legislate.
Q.129Hard
Which Supreme Court judgment established the principle of 'Basic Structure Doctrine' in Indian Constitutional law?
Answer: A
The Kesavananda Bharati judgment (1973) established that certain basic features of the Constitution cannot be amended, even by Parliament.
Q.130Easy
The Right to Information Act, 2005, mandates that public authorities should provide information within:
Answer: C
Under RTI Act, 2005, public authorities must provide information within 30 days, extendable to 45 days in exceptional circumstances.
Q.131Medium
Which constitutional amendment granted voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Indian elections?
Answer: C
NRIs cannot participate in Indian elections. The Election Commission has consistently maintained that voting rights are tied to domicile, not citizenship alone.
Q.132Easy
The concept of 'Panchayat Raj' as established by the 73rd Amendment relates to:
Answer: B
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, established a three-tier Panchayat system (village, block, and district) for rural local governance.
Q.133Medium
Which of the following is a challenge in implementing the National Health Mission in India?
Answer: B
The National Health Mission faces significant challenges including shortage of ASHA workers, ANM workers, and unequal distribution of healthcare facilities between urban and rural areas.
Q.134Medium
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which replaces the Indian Penal Code, includes provisions for:
Answer: B
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, is a comprehensive modernization of criminal law including new provisions for cybercrime, sexual offenses, and terrorism.
Q.135Hard
Under the Constitution of India, which authority can appoint judges of the High Court?
Answer: B
Article 217 provides that judges of High Courts are appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State.
Q.136Easy
The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) primarily focuses on:
Answer: B
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), launched in 2014, focuses on eliminating open defecation and improving sanitation in rural areas.
Q.137Medium
Which of the following states in India has the highest literacy rate according to Census 2021?
Answer: B
Mizoram has the highest literacy rate in India at 91.58% according to Census 2021, followed by Kerala at 93.91% in Union Territories.
Q.138Easy
The Bharatiya Samvidhan Divas is celebrated on which date to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: B
November 26 marks the date when the Indian Constitution was adopted in 1949 by the Constituent Assembly.
Q.139Medium
The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme primarily aims to provide health insurance coverage to how many crore poor families?
Answer: C
Ayushman Bharat targets around 10 crore poor families with health insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.
Q.140Medium
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Education Policy 2020?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) is responsible for implementing the National Education Policy 2020.
