Which of the following is not a correct option about the Governor's power to make Ordinance?

• The Governor may promulgate Ordinance when Legislature or both the Houses thereof are in session.
• Article 213 of the Constitution empowers the Governor to promulgate Ordinances.
• The Ordinance may be withdrawn by the Governor at any time.
• It is not a discretionary power of the Governor.

Which of the following is a necessary condition for the issue of a writ of quo warranto?

• To secure the release of a person who has been imprisoned by a court of law on a criminal charge
• To direct a public officer or the government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional
• Both (A) and (B)
• The office must be public and it must be created by a statute or by the Constitution itself

Which of the following Fundamental Rights are available only to the citizens of India?

(i) Right to equal opportunity in the matter of public employment

(ii) Equality before law

(iii) Right to freedom of religion

(iv) Right to freedom under Article 19

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• Only (i) and (iv)
• Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
• Only (ii) and (iv)

Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the creation of new States by the Parliament under the Article 3 of the Indian Constitution?

(i) The President of India is required to refer such a Bill to the affected State/States in order to know its/their view.

(ii) The President is bound to accept the opinion/view of the affected State/States in making recommendations to the Parliament.

(iii) The Parliament cannot introduce a Bill to this effect without the prior recommendations of the President.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• Only (i)
• Only (ii)
• Only (iii)
• Both (i) and (ii)

According to the Indian Constitution, Judicial Review in India is based on

(i) Rule of Law

(ii) Procedure established by Law

(iii) Precedents and Conventions

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• Only (i)
• Only (ii)
• Only (iii)
• (i), (ii) and (iii)

A writ issued by a court to some inferior authority to transfer the matter to it for its proper consideration is called

• mandamus
• quo warranto
• certiorari
• prohibition

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution enables the State to make provision for reservation in public employment in favour of backward classes?

• 16(1)
• 16(2)
• 16(3)
• 16(4)

Which of the following features of federalism is/are not found in the Indian Constitution?

(i) Representation of the States

(ii) Independent Judiciary

(iii) Division of Power between the Union and the State Governments

(iv) Federal Judiciary

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• Only (i) and (iv)
• Only (ii) and (iii)
• Only (ii) and (iv)
• Only (iv)

Which of the following is/are not part(s) of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

(i) Uniform Civil Code for the citizens

(ii) Promotion of international peace and security

(iii) Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions

(iv) Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• Both (ii) and (iii)
• Both (i) and (iv)
• Only (i)
• Only (iii)

Which of the following statements about membership of the Indian Parliament is/are false?

(i) For qualifying to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, a person must be at least 25 years and 35 years of age respectively.

(ii) A person belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes can contest elections from a general constituency too.

(iii) If a member of the Parliament votes against the directions of his/her party, he/she can be deemed to be disqualified on the ground of defection.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• Only (i)
• Only (ii)
• Both (ii) and (iii)
• Both (i) and (iii)