Q1.Which of the following statements is/are correct about Article 14 of the Constitution?
- It permits reasonable classification but forbids class legislation.
- It ensures both equality before law and equal protection of laws.
- It applies to citizens only.
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 14 applies to all persons, not just citizens.
- Allows reasonable classification with intelligible differentia and rational nexus (State of West Bengal v. Anwar Ali Sarkar).
Q2.Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
a) President of India
b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
c) Finance Minister
d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 110(3): Speaker’s decision is final regarding classification of a Bill as a Money Bill.
Q3.The Governor’s ordinance-making power under Article 213 is subject to which condition?
a) It must receive prior approval of the President.
b) It ceases to operate after 6 months from reassembly of the legislature.
c) It can be issued only when the legislature is not in session.
d) It requires counter-signature by the Chief Minister.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Ordinance valid only when legislature not in session.
- Must be laid before legislature; ceases after 6 weeks from reassembly (not 6 months).
Q4. During a National Emergency (Art. 352), Parliament can legislate on:
a) State List only
b) Union List only
c) Both Union and State Lists
d) Residuary subjects only
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Art. 353(b): Parliament gets concurrent power over State subjects during National Emergency.
Q5. Which of the following is not part of the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
a) Dispute between Centre and one or more States
b) Dispute between two States
c) Enforcement of Fundamental Rights
d) Inter-State Water Dispute
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Art. 262 excludes water disputes from SC jurisdiction if Parliament provides adjudicatory mechanism.
