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Recent constitutional amendments (103rd-106th) primarily focus on:

  1. Expanding executive powers
  2. Enhancing representation and affirmative action for marginalized groups
  3. Reducing judicial review scope
  4. Centralizing fiscal powers
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The Inter-State Water Disputes (Amendment) Act, 2019 aims to expedite resolution of water disputes by:

  1. Abolishing all existing tribunals
  2. Creating a permanent Inter-State Water Disputes Tribunal with fixed timelines
  3. Transferring all disputes to Supreme Court
  4. Allowing States to unilaterally decide water sharing
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Following the Anuradha Bhasin judgment (2020), government orders suspending internet services must be published, subject to judicial review, and satisfy the proportionality test under Article 19.

  1. True
  2. False
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Which recent Supreme Court judgment applied the principle of 'Constitutional Morality' to hold that the State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct between adults, even if such conduct is disapproved by social morality?

  1. Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017)
  2. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018)
  3. Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018)
  4. Both (b) and (c)
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Indian courts have begun hearing 'climate litigation' cases where citizens invoke Fundamental Rights (Articles 14, 19, 21) to challenge government policies alleged to inadequately address climate change.

  1. True
  2. False
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Despite the RTE Act mandating 25% reservation in private schools for EWS children, implementation challenges include:

  1. Only lack of awareness among beneficiaries
  2. Reimbursement delays to schools, documentation hurdles for parents, and quality concerns
  3. Only opposition from private schools
  4. Only geographical inaccessibility
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Despite the Supreme Court striking down the NJAC in 2015, there is ongoing public debate about reforming the collegium system to enhance transparency while preserving judicial independence.

  1. True
  2. False
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In State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh (January 2024), the Supreme Court upheld the power of States to create sub-classifications within SC reservation. This judgment overruled which earlier precedent?

  1. Indra Sawhney case (1992)
  2. E.V. Chinnaiah case (2004)
  3. M. Nagaraj case (2006)
  4. Jarnail Singh case (2018)
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Recent controversies regarding Governors in States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab involve allegations of acting on political considerations rather than constitutional norms, particularly in withholding assent to Bills and delaying Assembly sessions.

  1. True
  2. False
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Which of the following electoral reforms has been recommended by the Election Commission but NOT yet implemented by Parliament?

  1. Use of EVMs with VVPAT
  2. NOTA option in elections
  3. Simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
  4. Disclosure of criminal antecedents by candidates
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Which statement best captures the trajectory of constitutional developments in India during 2020-2026?

  1. Constitutional changes have been minimal and technical
  2. Developments reflect dynamic interaction between judicial interpretation, legislative amendments, and executive action, addressing contemporary challenges while testing constitutional boundaries
  3. All changes have been through formal constitutional amendments only
  4. Recent developments have reduced the scope of fundamental rights
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In Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020), the Supreme Court held that freedom of speech and expression and the right to practice any profession over the internet are protected under Article 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(g), and restrictions must satisfy proportionality test.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 279A, decisions of the GST Council are taken by a majority of not less than 3/4th of weighted votes. What is the vote weight distribution between Union and States?

  1. Union 50%, States 50%
  2. Union 1/3, States 2/3
  3. Union 2/3, States 1/3
  4. Union 25%, States 75%
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In Keisham Meghachandra Singh v. Hon'ble Speaker Manipur Legislative Assembly (2020), the Supreme Court emphasized that disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule must be decided by the Speaker within a ______ time, failing which courts may intervene.

  1. fixed statutory
  2. reasonable
  3. immediate
  4. 6-month
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Recent controversies regarding Governors withholding assent to State Bills or delaying Assembly sessions have led the Supreme Court to reiterate that Governors must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, except in limited discretionary situations.

  1. True
  2. False
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Which recent Supreme Court judgment emphasized that 'Constitutional Morality' must prevail over 'social morality' in matters affecting fundamental rights, particularly for marginalized communities?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  2. Navtej Singh Johar case (2018)
  3. SR Bommai case (1994)
  4. Minerva Mills case (1980)
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In which recent case did the Supreme Court reaffirm that the 'basic structure doctrine' limits even constitutional amendments, striking down provisions that undermined judicial independence?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  2. NJAC judgment (2015)
  3. Minerva Mills case (1980)
  4. Waman Rao case (1981)
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In May 2022, the Supreme Court put on hold the operation of Section 124A IPC (sedition) and directed the Central Government to review the provision, noting its potential misuse against free speech.

  1. True
  2. False
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After the Puttaswamy (Aadhaar) judgment (2018), Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for which of the following?

  1. All bank accounts and mobile connections
  2. Only for welfare schemes funded from Consolidated Fund of India and PAN-Aadhaar linking for tax purposes
  3. Only for voting in elections
  4. Only for passport applications
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In January 2024, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court upheld the power of States to create sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes reservation to provide preferential treatment to more backward SC communities.

  1. True
  2. False