Spirit of federalism centre state relationships elections judiciary and rule of law. - Question Bank
1. Who is the ultimate interpreter of the Indian Constitution?
2. The 'Spirit of Federalism' is strengthened by:
3. The Supreme Court can advise the President on matters of law or fact under which Article?
4. Which Article provides for the establishment of an All-India Service?
5. The principle of 'Equality before Law' is derived from:
6. The President can declare a National Emergency under Article 352 based on:
7. Which of the following is a Union List subject?
8. The concept of 'Judicial Activism' implies:
9. Which Article deals with the appointment of Additional and Acting Judges of the High Courts?
10. The 'Rule of Law' is opposed to:
11. The power to form a new state by altering the boundaries of existing states is vested in:
12. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a federal system?
13. The Election Commission of India can be removed by:
14. The concept of 'Due Process of Law' is followed by the judiciary in:
15. Which Article empowers the Parliament to legislate on a State List subject in the national interest?
16. Who can impose restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(2)?
17. The 'Spirit of Federalism' is best reflected in:
18. The term of office of the Chief Justice of India is:
19. Which body is responsible for conducting elections to Panchayats and Municipalities?
20. The doctrine of 'Separation of Powers' is a fundamental principle of the:
21. The Governor can reserve a Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President under which Article?
22. Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth?
23. The Finance Commission is constituted every:
24. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India means:
25. Which of the following is a legislative power of the Union Parliament?
26. The 'Right to Equality' is guaranteed under which part of the Constitution?
27. Which Article deals with the power of the President to grant pardons, etc.?
28. The term 'Federalism' implies:
29. Who is the appointing authority for the members of the Election Commission of India?
30. The power to hear appeals against the decisions of the High Courts lies with:
31. Which of the following is a concurrent subject in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution?
32. The concept of 'Rule of Law' was introduced in India from the legal system of:
33. Who has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of India?
34. The principle of 'Panchayati Raj' is enshrined in which part of the Constitution?
35. Inter-State Councils are established under Article:
36. Which institution is responsible for the delimitation of constituencies in India?
37. The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' of the Constitution was laid down by which landmark case?
38. The power to declare a State as a 'Scheduled Area' rests with:
39. Which of the following is an administrative relation between the Centre and States?
40. The concept of 'Cooperative Federalism' in India suggests:
41. Universal Adult Franchise, a cornerstone of elections, is provided under which Article?
42. The Supreme Court of India acts as:
43. Which Article empowers the Parliament to alter the boundaries of states?
44. The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to examine:
45. Which of the following is a key feature of Indian federalism?
46. The 'Rule of Law' principle implies:
47. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Judiciary?
48. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article?
49. Which of the following is NOT a ground for the imposition of President's Rule in a State under Article 356?
50. The concept of 'Spirit of Federalism' in the Indian Constitution emphasizes: