MCQ Amendment Of The Constitution & Basic Structure Doctrine SET 1ALL MCQ For Amendment Of The Constitution & Basic Structure Doctrine 1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with its amendment?Part XXPart XIIIPart XIXPart VIIIQuestion 1 of 152. Which among the following is true regarding amendments of the constitution with provisions which affect the federal character of the constitution?They can be amended by a simple majorityThey can be amended by a 2/3 majority of both the houses of parliamentThey can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the statesAll are correctQuestion 2 of 153. Who among the following reserves the right to initiate the Constitutional Amendment?Supreme Court of IndiaPresident of IndiaParliamnet of IndiaUnion council of ministersQuestion 3 of 154. Who among the following reserves the right to initiate the Constitutional Amendment?Supreme Court of IndiaPresident of IndiaParliamnet of IndiaUnion council of ministersQuestion 4 of 155. With reference to the Doctrine of Basic Structure, consider the following statements: 1. They promote parliamentary sovereignty. 2. It does not fall within the scope of amending power of Parliament. 3. As per the Kesavananda Bharati case, Judicial Review is a part of the Basic structure doctrine. How many of the above statements are correct?Only oneOnly twoAll threeNoneQuestion 5 of 156. The Indian Federalism can be best explained in terms of:An agreement between the center and constituent units in order to set up a federation. Dependence of state government on the centre for all funds, functions and functionaries. Constitutional devolution of powers to the state governments. Extraordinary powers with center to unilaterally change the federal principles of the constitution.Question 6 of 157. In which case did the supreme court hold that Parliament can amend any part of the constitution including Fundamental Rights under article 368?Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India case (1978)St. Stephens College vs. Delhi University (1992)Unnikrishnan vs the State of Andhra Pradesh (1993)Question 7 of 158. Which of the following element is not added to the "Basic Structure of the Constitution" by Keshvanand Bharti case?Freedom and dignity of the individual Judicial reviewSupremacy of the ConstitutionSeparation of powers between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary Question 8 of 159. Consider the following features of a Constitution: Dual Government Written constitution Independent Judiciary The legislature may be bicameral or unicameral Which of the above is a unitary feature of the Constitution?3 and 4 only 1 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only4 only Question 9 of 1510. Indian Political System is called responsible Government because there isRepublic System Parliamentary GovernmentDemocratic SystemNone of the aboveQuestion 10 of 1511. Doctrine of separation of power means A. One organ of the government should not undertake the function of the others. B. One organ of the government should not interfere with the function of another organ. Choose the correct option.Only A is true. Only B is true.Both A and B are true.None of the aboveQuestion 11 of 1512. What is meant by the Right to Constitutional Remedies?Right of the government to amend the Constitution Right of the government to expand its powers using the Constitutional provisionsRight of the citizens to appeal to the court in case of violation of their Fundamental Rights None of the aboveQuestion 12 of 1513. Identify among the following the unitary features in Indian Constitution. A) Independent Judiciary B) Supremacy of the Constitution C) Appointment of Governor D) All India ServicesA, C C, D B, C, DD onlyQuestion 13 of 1514. Which of the following is Non-Federal feature of the Indian Constitution ?Independent Judiciary Written ConstitutionDivision of PowersSingle ConstitutionQuestion 14 of 1515. The words "Equality, Liberty and Fraternity" which appear in the Preamble to the Constitution of India have been taken from the ______ Constitution.Canadian Spanish AustralianFrenchQuestion 15 of 15 Loading...
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