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polity medium True/False 103rd Amendment - EWS Reservation Recent reservation amendment frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019 provides 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and public employment, excluding those already covered under SC/ST/OBC reservations.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Article 370 Abrogation - Constitutional Process Recent constitutional development critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 was effected through a Presidential Order under Article 370(3) after concurrence from which authority?

  1. Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly
  2. Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly
  3. Parliament of India
  4. Governor of J&K (acting as representative of State)
polity hard MCQ Constitutional Morality & Ethical Governance - Summary Conceptual synthesis of constitutional morality and ethical governance essential for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

Which statement best captures the relationship between Constitutional Morality and Ethical Governance in Indian democracy?

  1. Ethical governance is optional; Constitutional Morality is legally binding
  2. Constitutional Morality provides the normative framework of values; Ethical Governance translates these values into institutional practices and accountable administration
  3. Both are purely moral concepts with no legal enforceability
  4. Constitutional Morality applies only to judiciary; Ethical Governance only to executive
polity medium Fill in the Blank Ethical Governance - Social Audit Participatory governance mechanism 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.

  1. financial audit
  2. social audit
  3. judicial review
  4. executive monitoring
polity hard True/False Constitutional Morality - Majoritarianism Check Democracy vs constitutionalism balance question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Constitutional Morality acts as a check on majoritarian democracy by ensuring that laws and policies, even if supported by majority, must comply with fundamental rights and constitutional values.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Ethical Governance - Public Interest Litigation PIL evolution and access to justice question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) promotes ethical governance by enabling courts to address systemic violations of rights affecting marginalized groups. Which case pioneered PIL in India?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  2. S.P. Gupta case (1981)
  3. Vishaka case (1997)
  4. Bandhua Mukti Morcha case (1984)
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Morality - Environmental Ethics Environmental rights and constitutional values question frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

The Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 (right to life) to include the right to a clean and healthy environment, reflecting Constitutional Morality's concern for ______ justice.

  1. procedural
  2. intergenerational
  3. retributive
  4. corrective
polity hard True/False Ethical Governance - Post-Retirement Employment Post-retirement ethics question critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

The Constitution explicitly prohibits retired civil servants and judges from accepting post-retirement employment under the government to prevent conflict of interest.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Constitutional Morality - Gender Justice Gender justice and constitutional morality question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In which case did the Supreme Court invoke Constitutional Morality to strike down a discriminatory personal law practice, holding that constitutional values of equality and dignity override religious customs?

  1. Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017)
  2. John Vallamattom v. Union of India (2003)
  3. Danial Latifi v. Union of India (2001)
  4. Ahmedabad Women Action Group v. Union of India (1997)
polity medium Fill in the Blank Ethical Governance - Transparency Mechanisms Transparency and accountability question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Right to Information Act, 2005 operationalizes the constitutional value of transparency by enabling citizens to seek information from public authorities, thereby promoting ______ governance.

  1. secretive
  2. accountable
  3. centralized
  4. discretionary
polity hard True/False Constitutional Morality - Pluralism and Diversity Pluralism and constitutional values question critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

Constitutional Morality requires the State to not only tolerate but actively accommodate India's religious, linguistic, and cultural diversity as part of its constitutional identity.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Ethical Governance - Civil Service Neutrality Civil service ethics question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Which constitutional provision implicitly requires civil servants to maintain political neutrality by placing them under the control of the elected executive?

  1. Article 309
  2. Article 311
  3. Article 312
  4. Article 320
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Morality - Separation of Powers Separation of powers principle frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Constitutional Morality requires respect for the principle of ______, meaning each organ of the State (legislature, executive, judiciary) must function within its constitutional domain without encroaching on others.

  1. collective responsibility
  2. separation of powers
  3. parliamentary supremacy
  4. executive privilege
polity medium True/False Ethical Governance - Judicial Ethics Judicial ethics enforcement question for UPSC Prelims and Judiciary exams

The Supreme Court has adopted a 'Charter of Judicial Ethics' that is legally enforceable and violations can lead to removal of judges.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Constitutional Morality - Fraternity and Dignity Preamble ideals implementation question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

The Preamble's ideal of 'Fraternity' assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity of the nation is operationalized through which constitutional mechanism?

  1. Only Fundamental Rights
  2. Only Directive Principles
  3. Combination of Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, and Fundamental Duties
  4. Only judicial review
polity medium Fill in the Blank Ethical Governance - Lokpal Jurisdiction Anti-corruption institution jurisdiction question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Prime Minister is brought under Lokpal's jurisdiction with exceptions relating to allegations concerning international relations, public order, and ______.

  1. economic policy
  2. atomic energy and space
  3. administrative efficiency
  4. personnel matters
polity hard True/False Constitutional Morality - Transformative Constitutionalism Transformative constitutionalism concept critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

Constitutional Morality supports 'Transformative Constitutionalism' - using the Constitution as a tool for social change to achieve substantive equality and justice, not merely formal equality.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard MCQ Ethical Governance - Conflict of Interest Ethical disqualification provision frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Which constitutional provision implicitly requires public officials to avoid conflict of interest by prohibiting them from holding 'office of profit' under government?

  1. Article 102(1)(a)
  2. Article 74(1)
  3. Article 123
  4. Article 356
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Morality - Rule of Law 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.

  1. separation of powers
  2. rule of law
  3. parliamentary sovereignty
  4. executive discretion
polity medium True/False Ethical Governance - Asset Declaration Electoral transparency provision frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under the Representation of People Act, 1951, candidates for Parliament and State Legislatures must declare their assets and liabilities while filing nomination papers.

  1. True
  2. False