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polity hard fill in the blank judicial activism and separation of powers - divisional manager case judicial activism vs overreach question critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In Divisional Manager, Aravali Golf Club v. Chander Hass (2007), the Supreme Court cautioned that judicial activism must not cross the line into ______, respecting separation of powers.

  1. judicial restraint
  2. judicial overreach
  3. legislative inaction
  4. executive discretion
polity hard mcq electoral bonds judgment - adr case 2024 recent landmark case on political funding critical for upsc mains and current affairs exams

In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme holding it violated which fundamental right?

  1. Right to Equality (Article 14)
  2. Right to Freedom of Speech (Article 19)
  3. Right to Information (implicit in Article 19)
  4. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
polity hard fill in the blank right to speedy justice - p. ramachandra rao case procedural due process nuance question for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In P. Ramachandra Rao v. State of Karnataka (2002), the Supreme Court clarified that right to speedy trial under Article 21 is not an absolute right and courts must balance the interests of the accused, victim, and society while determining ______.

  1. bail conditions
  2. reasonable period
  3. compensation amount
  4. appeal jurisdiction
polity hard mcq reservation in promotions - m. nagaraj case reservation in promotions conditions question critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In M. Nagaraj v. Union of India (2006), the Supreme Court upheld reservation in promotions for SCs/STs but imposed which conditions?

  1. Only economic criteria
  2. Collect backwardness, inadequacy of representation, administrative efficiency
  3. Only caste census
  4. No conditions; automatic entitlement
polity hard true/false aadhaar and privacy - puttaswamy (aadhaar) case privacy vs state interest case critical for upsc mains and current affairs exams

In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (Aadhaar case, 2018), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar Act but struck down mandatory linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts and mobile numbers.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard fill in the blank passive euthanasia and living will - common cause case right to die with dignity case critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In Common Cause v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized the right to die with dignity as part of Article 21 and allowed ______ (advance medical directive) subject to safeguards.

  1. active euthanasia
  2. passive euthanasia
  3. assisted suicide
  4. mercy killing
polity hard mcq right to information - evolution through cases right to information evolution question for upsc mains and current affairs exams

Before the RTI Act, 2005, the Supreme Court recognized right to information as implicit in which Fundamental Right?

  1. Article 14 (Equality)
  2. Article 19(1)(a) (Freedom of Speech)
  3. Article 21 (Life and Liberty)
  4. Article 25 (Religious Freedom)
polity hard fill in the blank secularism and religious freedom - s.r. bommai case secularism as basic structure question critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that ______ is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and State action promoting one religion over others violates constitutional secularism.

  1. Federalism
  2. Secularism
  3. Socialism
  4. Democracy
polity hard mcq reservation and creamy layer - indra sawhney case reservation policy landmark case critical for upsc mains and ssc cgl tier-2

In Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992), the Supreme Court upheld reservation for OBCs but introduced which concept to exclude advanced sections within OBCs?

  1. Poverty line
  2. Creamy layer
  3. Income ceiling
  4. Educational qualification
polity hard mcq judicial appointments - njac judgment judicial appointments vs basic structure question critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (2015), the Supreme Court struck down the 99th Constitutional Amendment establishing NJAC holding that which principle is part of basic structure?

  1. Parliamentary supremacy
  2. Judicial independence
  3. Executive accountability
  4. Federal balance
polity hard fill in the blank public interest litigation - s.p. gupta case pil evolution case critical for upsc mains and advanced ssc exams

In S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (1981), the Supreme Court relaxed the rule of ______ to allow public-spirited persons to file petitions for enforcement of rights of disadvantaged groups, pioneering Public Interest Litigation in India.

  1. stare decisis
  2. locus standi
  3. natural justice
  4. separation of powers
polity hard mcq federalism and president's rule - sr bommai case landmark federalism case essential for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 is subject to judicial review and emphasized which principle as part of basic structure?

  1. Parliamentary sovereignty
  2. Federalism
  3. Separation of powers
  4. Directive Principles supremacy
polity hard fill in the blank judicial review of amendments - minerva mills case landmark case on frs-dpsp balance critical for upsc mains and judiciary exams

In Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980), the Supreme Court struck down parts of the 42nd Amendment holding that ______ and ______ are complementary and neither has primacy over the other.

  1. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
  2. Union, States
  3. Executive, Legislature
  4. Centre, Judiciary
polity hard true/false right to privacy - puttaswamy case recent landmark case on fundamental rights critical for upsc mains and current affairs exams

In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), a 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that right to privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq basic structure doctrine - kesavananda bharati case most important constitutional law case frequently asked in upsc mains and judiciary exams

In which landmark case did the Supreme Court propound the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' limiting Parliament's amending power?

  1. Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)
  2. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980)
  4. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1975)
polity hard true/false fundamental rights landmark rights jurisprudence question for upsc mains; tests contemporary constitutional interpretation

In the Puttaswamy case (2017), the Supreme Court held that the Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of Article 21 and also part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq centre-state relations advanced federal flexibility question for upsc mains; tests mechanisms for centre-state legislative cooperation

Under Article 252, Parliament can legislate on a State List subject if:

  1. Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by simple majority
  2. Two or more State Legislatures pass resolutions requesting such law
  3. President issues a proclamation of emergency
  4. Supreme Court directs Parliament to legislate
polity hard mcq governor landmark federalism case for upsc mains; tests judicial limits on governor's discretionary powers

In the Nabam Rebia case (2016), the Supreme Court held that a Governor cannot:

  1. Summon the House without ministerial advice
  2. Withhold assent to a Money Bill
  3. Appoint the Chief Minister
  4. D
polity hard fill in the blank anti-defection law judicial review of legislative procedure question for upsc mains; tests separation of powers balance

In the Rajendra Singh Rana case (2007), the Supreme Court held that the Speaker must decide disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule within a ______ timeframe.

polity hard fill in the blank centre-state financial relations advanced fiscal federalism question for upsc mains and ssc cgl tier-2; tests constitutional financial mechanisms

Article ______ provides for grants-in-aid to States in need of assistance, as determined by Parliament.