Q1. Which of the following statements about the Parliamentary privileges is correct?
(a) They are absolute and unlimited.
(b) They can be enforced through courts directly.
(c) They are well defined in Article 105 for MPs.
(d) They were borrowed from USA.
Correct Answer: (c) They are well defined in Article 105 for MPs.
Explanation:
- Article 105 → MPs privileges, Article 194 → State legislators.
- They are not absolute and subject to judicial scrutiny (ex: Raja Ram Pal case, 2007).
Q2. Consider the following about Emergency provisions:
- National Emergency can be proclaimed only on grounds of war and external aggression.
- During National Emergency, Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither
Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
- Article 352: National Emergency on war, external aggression, armed rebellion.
- Article 358: FRs under Article 19 suspended automatically.
Q3. Which of the following is a federal feature of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Single citizenship
(b) Independent Judiciary
(c) Strong Centre
(d) Integrated audit machinery
Correct Answer: (b) Independent Judiciary
Explanation:
- Unitary features = single citizenship, strong centre, integrated audit/finance.
- Federal feature = independent judiciary (Art. 124–147).
Q4. Consider the following about the Finance Commission (Art. 280):
- It is constituted by the President every 5 years.
- It recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Union and States.
- Its recommendations are binding on the government.
Which are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Recommendations are advisory, not binding.
- Finance Commission = advisory body on financial devolution.
Q5. The Right to Education (Article 21A) was inserted by:
(a) 42nd Amendment, 1976
(b) 44th Amendment, 1978
(c) 86th Amendment, 2002
(d) 91st Amendment, 2003
Correct Answer: (c) 86th Amendment, 2002
Explanation:
- Made education a Fundamental Right for children 6–14 years.
- Inserted Article 21A + Fundamental Duty (Art. 51A(k)) + changed DPSP (Art. 45).
