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polity hard mcq

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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As of 2024, the Indian Constitution has been amended over ______ times, reflecting its flexibility to adapt to changing socio-economic-political needs while preserving core values through the basic structure doctrine.

  1. 50
  2. 75
  3. 100
  4. 125
polity hard true_false

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
polity hard true_false

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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Article ______ of the Constitution contains the Directive Principle for securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout the territory of India.

  1. 43
  2. 44
  3. 45
  4. 46
polity medium true_false

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 establishes a Data Protection Board of India and imposes obligations on data fiduciaries to process personal data only for lawful purposes with consent.

  1. True
  2. False
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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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The Indian Penal Code (1860), Code of Criminal Procedure (1973), and Indian Evidence Act (1872) were replaced by three new laws effective from July 1, 2024: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and ______.

  1. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
  2. Bharatiya Nyaya Adhiniyam
  3. Bharatiya Vidhi Sanhita
  4. Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita
polity hard true_false

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
polity hard mcq

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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The freeze on delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies based on 1971 census was extended till the first census after ______ by the 84th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001.

  1. 2001
  2. 2011
  3. 2026
  4. 2031
polity hard true_false

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
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In Supriyo v. Union of India (October 2023), the Supreme Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage, holding that:

  1. Marriage is a fundamental right under Article 21
  2. Recognition of same-sex marriage is within the domain of Parliament, not judiciary
  3. Same-sex couples have no constitutional protection
  4. The Special Marriage Act is unconstitutional
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In January 2023, a 4:1 majority of the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization decision, holding that the procedure under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act was followed, though dissent noted lack of ______ consultation.

  1. Parliamentary
  2. cabinet
  3. expert
  4. public
polity hard true_false

After the Puttaswamy judgment (2017) recognizing right to privacy as a fundamental right, the Supreme Court has used this principle to strike down or modify laws affecting digital privacy, reproductive rights, and sexual orientation.

  1. True
  2. False
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After the Supreme Court struck down the NJAC in 2015, which mechanism continues to govern appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts?

  1. Executive appointment with Parliamentary approval
  2. Collegium system (judges appointing judges)
  3. Independent Judicial Appointments Commission
  4. Direct election of judges