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polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - article 32 access to justice access to justice and constitutional morality frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

Constitutional Morality requires that the right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 be accessible and effective, particularly for marginalized groups — leading to innovations like Public Interest Litigation which relaxed the rule of ______ to enable public-spirited persons to file petitions for enforcement of rights of those unable to approach courts themselves.

  1. stare decisis
  2. locus standi
  3. natural justice
  4. separation of powers
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - article 14 substantive equality substantive equality and constitutional morality frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

Constitutional Morality has guided the evolution of Article 14 (equality before law) from formal equality to substantive equality, recognizing that treating unequals equally may perpetuate injustice — requiring affirmative action under Articles ______ to address historical disadvantages.

  1. 15(4) and 16(4)
  2. 19(1) and 21
  3. 32 and 226
  4. 368 and 392
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - article 21 procedural due process procedural due process evolution frequently asked in upsc and judiciary exams

In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court held that the procedure established by law under Article 21 must be fair, just, and reasonable, importing the concept of ______ due process from comparative constitutional law — a principle Constitutional Morality requires to protect individual dignity against arbitrary state action.

  1. substantive
  2. procedural
  3. economic
  4. political
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - article 13 judicial review foundation judicial review fundamentals frequently asked in upsc and judiciary exams

Article 13 declares that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights shall be void, establishing the Supreme Court's power of ______ to examine constitutionality of legislation and executive action — a power Constitutional Morality requires to be exercised with sensitivity to marginalized groups and transformative goals.

  1. legislative review
  2. judicial review
  3. executive oversight
  4. parliamentary scrutiny
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - article 14 equality evolution equality jurisprudence evolution frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

Constitutional Morality has guided the evolution of Article 14 (equality before law) from formal equality (treating likes alike) to substantive equality (addressing historical disadvantages through affirmative action) through cases like ______ (1992) upholding OBC reservations with creamy layer exclusion.

  1. Kesavananda Bharati
  2. Indra Sawhney
  3. Minerva Mills
  4. SR Bommai
polity medium mcq constitutional morality - civil society role civil society role in constitutional morality frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

Constitutional Morality is reinforced by civil society organizations that file PILs, document violations, advocate for reforms, and facilitate access to justice. Which of the following is NOT a typical role of civil society in promoting Constitutional Morality?

  1. Filing public interest litigation for marginalized groups
  2. Replacing judicial functions by directly enforcing rights
  3. Documenting rights violations and providing evidence for judicial/legislative action
  4. Conducting awareness campaigns to empower citizens to claim rights
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - social audit mechanism social audit and constitutional morality frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

The Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, 2005 mandates ______ of works by Gram Sabhas to ensure transparency and accountability in implementation, reflecting Constitutional Morality's emphasis on participatory governance and citizen empowerment.

  1. financial audit
  2. social audit
  3. judicial review
  4. executive monitoring
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - public interest litigation role pil and constitutional morality frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

Public Interest Litigation (PIL), pioneered through S.P. Gupta case (1981), promotes Constitutional Morality by enabling courts to address systemic violations of rights affecting marginalized groups, relaxing the rule of ______ to allow public-spirited persons to file petitions.

  1. stare decisis
  2. locus standi
  3. natural justice
  4. separation of powers
polity medium true/false constitutional morality - environmental ethics component environmental ethics and constitutional morality frequently asked in upsc and judiciary exams

Constitutional Morality has been interpreted by courts to include environmental ethics, requiring State to balance development with ecological sustainability for intergenerational justice.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true/false constitutional morality - fraternity and dignity link fraternity and dignity in constitutional morality frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

The Preamble's ideal of 'Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation' is operationalized through Constitutional Morality by requiring State action to respect individual dignity while promoting national unity.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - rule of law component rule of law principle frequently asked in upsc and judiciary exams

Constitutional Morality requires that all state action must comply with the principle of ______, meaning no one is above the law and all actions must have legal authority and follow fair procedure.

  1. executive discretion
  2. rule of law
  3. parliamentary sovereignty
  4. majoritarian will
polity medium fill in the blank constitutional morality - core values constitutional morality values frequently asked in upsc and ssc exams

Constitutional Morality emphasizes adherence to core constitutional values like liberty, equality, fraternity, rule of law, and ______ as guiding principles for governance and judicial interpretation.

  1. majoritarianism
  2. secularism
  3. centralization
  4. executive supremacy
polity medium mcq constitutional morality - definition and source constitutional morality origin critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

The concept of 'Constitutional Morality' in Indian jurisprudence was notably emphasized by which constitutional scholar and later adopted by the Supreme Court?

  1. R. Ambedkar
  2. Granville Austin
  3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and later judicial pronouncements
  4. M.C. Setalvad
polity medium true/false emergency powers - article 352 proclamation laying and approval timeline emergency approval during dissolution critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

If a National Emergency proclamation is issued when Lok Sabha is dissolved, and Rajya Sabha approves it, the new Lok Sabha must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting, or the Emergency lapses.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium fill in the blank emergency powers - article 352 proclamation approval special majority emergency approval majority frequently asked in upsc prelims and ssc cgl tier-2

Approval of National Emergency proclamation under Article 352 requires special majority in Parliament: majority of ______ of each House and two-thirds of members present and voting.

  1. members present
  2. total membership
  3. elected members
  4. party leaders
polity medium true/false emergency powers - article 356 state legislature powers during president's rule president's rule legislative arrangement frequently asked in upsc and state psc exams

During President's Rule under Article 356, the powers of the State Legislature are exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium mcq emergency powers - article 352 proclamation issue authority emergency proclamation authority frequently asked in upsc prelims and ssc cgl tier-2

A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 is issued by:

  1. Prime Minister alone
  2. President on written advice of Cabinet
  3. Chief Justice of India
  4. Parliament by resolution
polity medium fill in the blank emergency powers - article 352 proclamation extension emergency extension procedure frequently asked in upsc prelims and ssc cgl tier-2

Once approved by Parliament, a National Emergency under Article 352 remains in force for ______ months, and can be extended indefinitely by fresh Parliamentary approval every six months.

  1. 3
  2. 6
  3. 9
  4. 12
polity medium true/false emergency powers - article 352 proclamation laying before parliament emergency parliamentary procedure frequently asked in upsc prelims and ssc cgl tier-2

Every Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 must be laid before each House of Parliament, and if not approved within one month, it ceases to operate.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true/false emergency powers - article 352 proclamation revocation by president emergency revocation procedure frequently asked in upsc prelims and ssc cgl tier-2

The President can revoke a National Emergency proclamation at any time by a subsequent proclamation, without requiring Parliamentary approval for revocation.

  1. True
  2. False