Q1.Which of the following freedoms under Article 19 can be restricted only on the grounds of sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, or morality?
a) Right to form associations or unions
b) Right to move freely throughout India
c) Right to reside and settle in any part of India
d) Right to practise any profession
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Art. 19(1)(c) → grounds: sovereignty & integrity, public order, morality.
- Others (movement/residence/profession) also include interest of general public.
Q2. Which of the following DPSPs directly aim to achieve Gandhian ideals?
- Promotion of cottage industries
- Organization of village panchayats
- Equal pay for equal work
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Gandhian: Arts. 40 (panchayats), 43 (cottage industries).
- Equal pay (Art. 39d) → socialist directive.
Q3.“Excessive delegation” of legislative power violates which of the following constitutional doctrines?
a) Separation of powers
b) Basic structure of the Constitution
c) Rule of law
d) Judicial supremacy
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Delegated legislation permissible but Parliament cannot abdicate its essential legislative function → violates separation of powers under Articles 245–246.
Q4. The Supreme Court’s power to review its own judgment is provided under:
a) Article 131
b) Article 137
c) Article 142
d) Article 145
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Art. 137 → review power.
- Art. 142 → complete justice.
- Art. 131 → original jurisdiction.
- Art. 145 → rules of procedure.
Q5. Which of the following are assigned revenues under the Constitution?
- Stamp duties on bills of exchange
- Taxes on railway fares and freights
- Duties on succession to property other than agricultural land
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: b) 1 only
Explanation:
- Assigned revenues (Art. 268): stamp duties on certain instruments; excise duties on medicinal preparations.
- Railway fares & freights → Union List (Entry 92A) → not assigned
- Succession (non-agri) → Union List (Entry 87) → not assigned
