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Under Article 354, during a National Emergency, the President may modify the distribution of revenues between Union and States, but such modifications must be approved by ______ within specified timeframe.

  1. Supreme Court
  2. Parliament
  3. Finance Commission
  4. Cabinet
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Under Article 356, a proclamation of President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within ______ months, failing which the proclamation ceases to operate.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency can be revoked by the President at any time, or by Lok Sabha passing a resolution for revocation by ______ majority, enabling democratic check on Emergency continuation.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. unanimous
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During a National Emergency under Article 352, Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List under Article ______, and such laws cease to operate 6 months after Emergency ceases, except for things done/omitted before expiry.

  1. 249
  2. 250
  3. 252
  4. 253
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Under Article 360, the President can proclaim a Financial Emergency if satisfied that financial stability/credit of India is threatened. Such proclamation must be approved by Parliament within ______ months, and enables Union to give directions to States on financial matters.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6
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Under Article 253, Parliament can legislate on any matter in the State List for implementing international agreements, treaties, or decisions of international conferences, enabling Union to fulfill international obligations even on State subjects.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 268, duties like stamp duties on bills of exchange, etc., are levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the ______, reflecting shared fiscal federalism in indirect taxation.

  1. Union
  2. States
  3. local bodies
  4. Reserve Bank
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized that marital relationships involve individual ______ protected under Article 21, and State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct within this domain without compelling justification.

  1. surveillance
  2. autonomy
  3. regulation
  4. control
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that constitutional values of gender equality override discriminatory religious customs, illustrating that ______ morality prevails over social morality in matters affecting fundamental rights.

  1. traditional
  2. Constitutional
  3. religious
  4. cultural
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized that marital relationships involve a zone of ______ protected under Article 21, and State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct within this zone without compelling justification.

  1. publicity
  2. privacy
  3. surveillance
  4. regulation
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the arbitrariness test under Article 14 to hold that instant triple talaq was manifestly ______ and unreasonable, violating right to equality.

  1. traditional
  2. arbitrary
  3. ancient
  4. religious
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court decriminalized adultery by striking down Section 497 IPC, but noted that civil remedies like ______ and maintenance remain available for marital disputes, illustrating balance between decriminalization and civil accountability.

  1. imprisonment
  2. divorce
  3. public shaming
  4. community service
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the 'essential religious practices' test to hold that instant triple talaq is not an ______ practice of Islam protected under Article 25, and thus can be regulated to protect gender equality under Fundamental Rights.

  1. essential
  2. traditional
  3. ancient
  4. cultural
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that gender equality under Articles 14 and 15 requires marital relationships to be based on mutual respect and autonomy, not ______ or ownership.

  1. tradition
  2. patriarchy
  3. religion
  4. custom
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that personal laws must comply with Fundamental Rights, and discriminatory practices like instant triple talaq can be reformed to protect ______ justice under Articles 14 and 15.

  1. economic
  2. gender
  3. procedural
  4. international
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court struck down Section 497 IPC (adultery) holding it violated marital privacy and autonomy under Article 21, recognizing that the State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct between ______.

  1. minors
  2. adults
  3. government employees
  4. public figures
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Following the Shayara Bano judgment (2017) striking down instant triple talaq, Parliament enacted the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, ______, which criminalized instant triple talaq and provided for maintenance, custody rights for affected women.

  1. 2017
  2. 2018
  3. 2019
  4. 2020
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In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that Presidential satisfaction under Article 356 for imposing President's Rule is subject to ______ review, and courts can examine whether satisfaction was based on objective material, not political considerations.

  1. legislative
  2. judicial
  3. executive
  4. administrative
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In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court established the 'golden triangle' of Articles ______, holding that laws affecting personal liberty must satisfy all three articles, not just Article 21.

  1. 14, 19, 21
  2. 15, 16, 17
  3. 21, 22, 23
  4. 32, 226, 136
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the 'essential religious practices' test to hold that instant triple talaq is not an essential practice of Islam protected under Article 25, and thus can be regulated to protect ______ rights under Fundamental Rights.

  1. property
  2. gender
  3. economic
  4. political