Practice <strong>UPSC IAS Civil Services</strong> MCQ questions covering Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, and Current Affairs. Aligned with the latest UPSC Prelims syllabus — perfect for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Civil Services aspirants.
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?
Answer: A
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.
Q.2Easy
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: C
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.
Q.3Easy
Which of the following terms was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through amendment?
Answer: A
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.
Q.4Easy
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which provides the right to constitutional remedies, has been described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as:
Answer: B
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.
Q.5Easy
Which article of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Council of Ministers and their appointment?
Answer: C
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.6Easy
The Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 is available only before which court?
Answer: C
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.
Q.7Easy
Which Directive Principle of State Policy requires the State to endeavor to provide free and compulsory education to children?
Answer: A
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.
Q.8Easy
Under the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it stands automatically dissolved?
Answer: C
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.
Q.9Easy
Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights?
Answer: B
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.
Q.10Easy
The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests with:
Answer: B
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.
Q.11Easy
Which of the following words was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act?
Answer: B
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.
Q.12Easy
Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
Answer: A
Article 85(2) empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.
This power is exercised on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, headed by the PM.
The President acts on advice and cannot exercise this power independently.
Q.13Easy
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the President and Prime Minister in India's parliamentary system?
Answer: B
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).
