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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. The new criminal law replacing IPC, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (effective July 2024), ______ the sedition provision.

  1. retains unchanged
  2. modifies with narrower definition
  3. deletes entirely
  4. expands to include more acts
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Following the Anuradha Bhasin judgment (2020), the government issued guidelines requiring that internet shutdown orders must be published, subject to judicial review, and satisfy the proportionality test under Article 19.

  1. True
  2. False
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The GST Council, in its recent meetings (2023-24), has focused on rate rationalization by reducing the number of tax slabs and merging certain categories to simplify compliance, while maintaining the weighted voting mechanism where States collectively hold ______ of total votes.

  1. one-half
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. one-third
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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, recognizing right to a healthy environment as part of Article 21.

  1. True
  2. False
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Despite ongoing debate about reforming judicial appointments, which mechanism continues to govern appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts as of 2024?

  1. National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)
  2. Collegium system (judges appointing judges)
  3. Executive appointment with Parliamentary approval
  4. Independent Judicial Appointments Commission
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The 16th Finance Commission was constituted in December 2023 under the chairmanship of ______, with recommendations covering the fiscal period 2026-31.

  1. N.K. Singh
  2. Arvind Panagariya
  3. Raghuram Rajan
  4. Urjit Patel
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In recent cases (2022-2024), the Supreme Court has reiterated that Governors must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers except in limited discretionary situations, and cannot withhold assent to Bills indefinitely for political reasons.

  1. True
  2. False
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In Supriyo v. Union of India (October 2023), the Supreme Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage, holding that recognition of such marriages involves complex policy considerations best left to:

  1. State Legislatures
  2. Parliament
  3. Election Commission
  4. National Human Rights Commission
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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 establishes a ______ to adjudicate violations, impose penalties, and enforce data protection obligations.

  1. Data Protection Authority
  2. Data Protection Board of India
  3. Privacy Commission
  4. Digital Rights Tribunal
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The new criminal laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam) replacing IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act came into effect on July 1, 2024.

  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 Scheduled Castes 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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The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 providing 33% reservation for women in legislatures will be implemented after the first census conducted post-enactment and subsequent ______ exercise to redraw constituency boundaries.

  1. election
  2. delimitation
  3. amendment
  4. referendum
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Following the Supreme Court's February 2024 judgment striking down Electoral Bonds, the Election Commission was directed to disclose donor-recipient details on its website within a specified timeline.

  1. True
  2. False
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Following the Supreme Court's December 2023 judgment upholding Article 370 abrogation, which directive was given regarding Jammu and Kashmir's political restoration?

  1. Immediate restoration of Statehood without elections
  2. Restoration of Statehood and holding of Legislative Assembly elections by September 2024
  3. Permanent Union Territory status with no elections
  4. Referendum on future political status
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Constitutional Morality in Indian constitutionalism exemplifies a living tradition: rooted in enduring constitutional values but adaptive to changing societal needs through judicial interpretation, legislative action, and democratic practice — requiring aspirants to develop integrated, analytical understanding for competitive exam success and, more importantly, for responsible citizenship in a constitutional democracy.

  1. True
  2. False
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Which answer template best demonstrates mastery of Constitutional Morality for UPSC Mains?

  1. Article number + definition only
  2. Concept definition + landmark case illustration + contemporary application + critical analysis + balanced solution
  3. Only case names without explanation
  4. Only contemporary issues without constitutional basis
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Constitutional Morality recognizes human dignity as foundational to Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty), requiring state action to respect individual autonomy, privacy, and worth — a principle affirmed in cases like ______ (2017) recognizing privacy as intrinsic to dignity and liberty.

  1. Kesavananda Bharati
  2. Puttaswamy
  3. Minerva Mills
  4. SR Bommai
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For competitive exam success, understanding Constitutional Morality requires recognizing it as both a conceptual framework (guiding interpretation of constitutional values) and a practical tool (enabling analytical, balanced answers to complex governance questions) — demanding integrated preparation combining text, cases, contemporary issues, and critical thinking.

  1. True
  2. False
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For last-minute revision of Constitutional Morality for competitive exams, which approach maximizes retention and application?

  1. Rote memorization of all case names and dates
  2. Focus on 5-7 landmark cases (Navtej Singh Johar, Puttaswamy, Shayara Bano, Anuradha Bhasin, SR Bommai), core concepts (proportionality, transformative constitutionalism, basic structure), and practice applying framework to 2-3 contemporary issues
  3. Only read summary notes without case application
  4. Skip Constitutional Morality as too theoretical for exams
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Constitutional Morality requires that judicial review under Article 13 be calibrated: courts check for constitutional compliance, rationality, and non-arbitrariness, but generally defer to executive wisdom on policy matters unless fundamental rights or basic structure are violated — balancing judicial oversight with respect for ______.

  1. executive discretion
  2. separation of powers
  3. parliamentary sovereignty
  4. all of the above