Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
- It is a constitutional body under Part XIV of the Constitution.
- Its expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Its recommendations are binding on the Government of India.
Which of the above 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:
- UPSC is a constitutional body (Articles 315–323, Part XIV).
- Expenses = charged on CFI (ensuring independence).
- Recommendations are advisory, not binding (e.g., regarding disciplinary cases).
Q2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule)?
- It was inserted by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment, 1985.
- Disqualification under this law is decided by the Speaker/Chairman of the House.
- Judicial review of the Speaker’s decision is barred completely.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Added by 52nd CAA, 1985; strengthened by 91st CAA, 2003.
- Decision made by Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman).
- Judicial review allowed after Speaker’s decision (SC: Kihoto Hollohan, 1992).
Q3. Which of the following provisions reflects the unitary nature of the Indian Constitution?
- Single Constitution and single citizenship
- Appointment of Governors by the President
- Integrated judiciary
- Division of powers between Centre and States
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Unitary features: single Constitution, single citizenship, Governor appointed by Centre, integrated judiciary.
- Division of powers (Union, State, Concurrent Lists) = federal feature.
Q4. Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany?
(a) Fundamental Duties
(b) Emergency Provisions
(c) Procedure for amendment
(d) Independent Judiciary
Correct Answer: (b) Emergency Provisions
Explanation:
- Weimar Constitution of Germany → Emergency powers (later misused by Hitler).
- USSR → Fundamental Duties.
- South Africa → Amendment procedure.
- USA → Judicial review, impeachment of President.
Q5. The Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution to:
(a) Protect laws from judicial review
(b) Grant special status to tribal areas
(c) Provide reservations for backward classes
(d) Implement the GST framework
Correct Answer: (a) Protect laws from judicial review
Explanation:
- Added by First Amendment (1951) to protect land reform & agrarian laws from judicial scrutiny.
- Article 31B → laws in Ninth Schedule immune from challenge.
- However, in I.R. Coelho case (2007), SC held: Ninth Schedule laws are subject to basic structure test.
