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Which of the following are grounds for the disqualification of an MP or MLA as per the Representation of People Act, 1951?
Which of the following are grounds for the disqualification of an MP or MLA as per the Representation of People Act, 1951?
What does Article 212 of the Indian Constitution state?
What does Article 212 of the Indian Constitution state?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)?
The Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, are the only legal frameworks that govern criminal law in India.
The Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, are the only legal frameworks that govern criminal law in India.
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Which of the following is NOT a recommendation made by the Law Commission to address the issue of criminalization of politics in India?
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation made by the Law Commission to address the issue of criminalization of politics in India?
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Which two committees have provided recommendations regarding 'State funding of elections'?
Which two committees have provided recommendations regarding 'State funding of elections'?
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Which of the following is a key feature of the 'One Nation One Election' system?
Which of the following is a key feature of the 'One Nation One Election' system?
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As per Article 262 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is TRUE regarding inter-state river water disputes?
As per Article 262 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is TRUE regarding inter-state river water disputes?
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Why was the Ninth Schedule added to the Indian Constitution?
Why was the Ninth Schedule added to the Indian Constitution?
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Which one of the following is NOT a key aspect of judicial activism?
Which one of the following is NOT a key aspect of judicial activism?
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Which of the following provisions in the Constitution is related to the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive?
Which of the following provisions in the Constitution is related to the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive?
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What is the mandate of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice as per the 2013 recommendation?
What is the mandate of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice as per the 2013 recommendation?
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The 103rd Constitution Amendment Act, 2019, inserted Article 15 (5) and Article 16 (5) to provide reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
The 103rd Constitution Amendment Act, 2019, inserted Article 15 (5) and Article 16 (5) to provide reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
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Which of the following is a valid reason for the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of reservation for the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in promotions?
Which of the following is a valid reason for the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of reservation for the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in promotions?
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What is the key objective of the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008?
What is the key objective of the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008?
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The provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), are applicable to areas notified under Article 244(1).
The provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), are applicable to areas notified under Article 244(1).
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According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, how many cases related to damage of public property were pending before various courts in 2017?
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, how many cases related to damage of public property were pending before various courts in 2017?
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Which of the following articles of the Constitution are related to providing reservation for socially and educationally backward classes?
Which of the following articles of the Constitution are related to providing reservation for socially and educationally backward classes?
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According to the Supreme Court's 1992 judgement in the Indra Sawhney case, what is the maximum percentage that reservations can exceed?
According to the Supreme Court's 1992 judgement in the Indra Sawhney case, what is the maximum percentage that reservations can exceed?
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Which of these is the central list, notified by the President, for the reservation of SCs and STs, as per Article 341 and 342 of the Indian Constitution?
Which of these is the central list, notified by the President, for the reservation of SCs and STs, as per Article 341 and 342 of the Indian Constitution?
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The 103rd Constitution Amendment Act, 2019, mandates reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government educational institutions, but not in government jobs.
The 103rd Constitution Amendment Act, 2019, mandates reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government educational institutions, but not in government jobs.
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right?
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Match the constitutional bodies with their respective articles:
Match the constitutional bodies with their respective articles:
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
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The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India.
The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India.
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What is the primary aim of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council?
What is the primary aim of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council?
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Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission in its first report?
Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission in its first report?
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Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the powers of the President?
Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the powers of the President?
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Which of the following is NOT a landmark judgement of the Supreme Court?
Which of the following is NOT a landmark judgement of the Supreme Court?
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In the A.K. Gopalan case, which fundamental right was NOT deemed to be violated under the provisions of the Preventive Detention Act?
In the A.K. Gopalan case, which fundamental right was NOT deemed to be violated under the provisions of the Preventive Detention Act?
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Study Notes
Polity-Important Constitutional Articles, Judgements and Acts for UPSC Mains 2020
- Judiciary: Covers higher judiciary (contempt of court, transfer of judges, vacancy of judges, Article 131, Article 137, pendency of cases), judicial reforms (All India Judicial Services, virtual courts), subordinate courts, and miscellaneous topics.
- Elections: Details criminalization of politics (extent, steps taken by judiciary/election commission), electoral reforms (electoral bonds, one nation one election, state funding, single voters' list, model code of conduct), and miscellaneous topics.
- Executive: Covers mercy petition, custodial violence, powers of governor, impeachment of US President.
- Legislature: Includes parliamentary committees (Tenure, bypassing parliamentary committees), parliamentary privileges, anti-defection law, misuse of speaker powers, and the 9th Schedule.
- Federalism: Discusses inter-state river water disputes.
- Constitutional Bodies: Covers Finance Commission, National Commission for SCs, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Backward Classes, and Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
- Landmark Judgements: Summarizes various Supreme Court judgements, including those on Gopalan v. State of Madras, State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan, Shankari Prasad v. Union of India, Re Berubari Union Case, I. C. Golaknath & Ors v State of Punjab, Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, Minerva Mills v. Union of India. and others.
- Fundamental Rights: Examines Right to the Internet, Right to Property, Sedition, Sabarimala Temple Issue, and Right to Protest.
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