Sunday, 18 October 2026

With reference to Article 21 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. 1.Article 21 protects both citizens and non-citizens.
2. 2.The expression "procedure established by law" has been judicially interpreted to require a procedure that is fair, just and reasonable.
3. 3.Article 21 absolutely prohibits deprivation of life or personal liberty under every circumstance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
2. 2.The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
3. 3.The President is constitutionally required to appoint as Prime Minister only a sitting member of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following best describes the rule of reasonable classification under Article 14?

Which one of the following correctly describes the electoral college for the election of the President of India?

Which one of the following correctly describes the constitutional position of the Election Commission of India?

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.Rajya Sabha can authorise Parliament to legislate on a State List matter in the national interest.
2. 2.The resolution requires a majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting.
3. 3.A resolution under Article 249 automatically transfers the subject permanently to the Union List.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.The Constitution expressly defines a 'no-confidence motion'.
2. 2.A ministry that loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha cannot ordinarily continue in office as a responsible parliamentary government.
3. 3.Collective responsibility under Article 75(3) is central to the relationship between the Council of Ministers and Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.Article 263 enables the President to establish an Inter-State Council if it appears that public interest would be served by doing so.
2. 2.Its functions may include inquiring into and advising upon disputes between States.
3. 3.It is itself a judicial body whose decisions automatically bind the States.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.Article 352 permits a National Emergency on grounds of war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
2. 2.'Internal disturbance' remains a ground after the Forty-fourth Amendment.
3. 3.A National Emergency may be proclaimed with respect to the whole of India or only a part of its territory.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.Minerva Mills treated the limited amending power of Parliament as part of the basic structure.
2. 2.It invalidated the Forty-second Amendment's attempt to give Article 31C an unrestricted reach over all Directive Principles.
3. 3.The judgment held that Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles must be understood as wholly antagonistic constitutional compartments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?