Static Quiz 14 August 2025 (Polity)

Which of the following Supreme Court judgments pertain to Fundamental Rights under Article 21?
1. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
2. Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
3. ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla
Select the correct option:

Identify the correct pairs of judgments and the right/principle involved:
Judgment Principle/Right
A. Navtej Singh Johar 1. Decriminalization of homosexuality
B. Indira Sawhney 2. Reservation for OBCs
C. Kesavananda Bharati 3. Basic Structure Doctrine of Constitution

Choose the correct combination:

In the context of the Shayara Bano (2017) judgment:
1. Triple Talaq (instant talaq) was declared unconstitutional.
2. Polygamy was declared unconstitutional.
3. The ruling was based on violation of Article 14 and Article 21.
How many statements are correct?

Which of the following judgments involve interpretation of the “reasonable restrictions” clause under Article 19(2)?
1. Ananda Bazar Patrika v. Union of India
2. Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Select the correct combination:

Consider the following statements about Article 356 and the Supreme Court’s interpretation:
1. Article 356 can be invoked without any judicial scrutiny.
2. S.R. Bommai laid down that the power under Article 356 is subject to judicial review.
3. The judgment promotes federalism by restricting misuse of Article 356.
How many are correct?