Polity Test-2
Polity Test-2
Polity Test-2
20 Questions→ 40 Marks
3. Which of the following correctly interprets the view of the Supreme Court with
regards to amendments to the Part III of Indian Constitution?
1. An insertion of law in the 9th Schedule that abrogates or abridges rights guaranteed
by Part III of the Constitution is not subject to Judicial review of Supreme Court
2. The actual effect and impact of the law on the rights guaranteed under Part III must
be taken into account for determining whether or not it destroys basic structure.
8. Regarding “Cultural and Educational Rights” under the constitution, consider the
following statements:
1. Institutions that neither seek recognition nor aid from the state need not adhere to
the provisions mentioned under Article 29.
2. Article 29 grants protection to minorities as well as majority whereas Article 30 is
confined only to the minorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. With respect to the landmark cases on Article 21 of Indian Constitution, consider
the following;
1. Gopalan Case held that the protection of Article 21 is available only against executive
action.
2. Maneka Gandhi Case held that the protection of Article 21 is available not only against
executive but also against legislative.
3. K S Puttuswamy Case held that privacy is a natural right that inheres in all natural
person.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 23(1) prohibits three aspects of exploitation namely Human Trafficking, Begar
and Forced Labour.
2. Article 23(2) says that in making any provision compulsory for public purposes, the
state cannot discriminate on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or class.
15. Consider the following statements with respect of Directive Principles of State
Policy.
1. The Directive Principles amplify the Preamble.
2. The Directive Principles are nonjusticiable in nature and hence don’t serve as a test
for the performance of the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
16. Which of the following directive principles of state policy was/were introduced by
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
1. Take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
2. Promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas.
3. Organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.
4. Minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.
17. Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy represent the Gandhian
ideology?
1. Separation of the executive from legislative in public services of the state.
2. Prohibition of consumption of intoxicating drugs which are injurious to health.
3. Providing free legal aid to the poor.
18. The term Law mentioned in Article 13 of the constitution describes which of the
following:
1. Laws enacted by the parliament.
2. Ordinances by the governor
3. Notification issued by district Collector
4. Supreme Court passed Orders to enforce laws
5. The law of any religious origin
19. What does the term ‘Private law’ means according to the constitution?
20. ‘To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife’ a
part of
Liberal Directive Principles, was enshrined in the Constitution by:
(a) Original Constitution
(b) 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
(c) The Wild Life (Protection) Act
(d) 44th Constitutional Amendment Act