UPSC CSE Prelims Constitutional Basics Flashcards

Complete the statement regarding the definition of 'State' under the Indian Constitution:

Consider the following statements regarding Article 13 of the Indian Constitution:

1. It declares that all laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be void.
2. The specific term "Judicial Review" is explicitly mentioned in Article 13.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Complete the statement regarding the definition of 'State' in the DPSP:

Consider the following statements regarding Article 38 of the Indian Constitution:

1. It directs the State to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order permeated by justice.
2. The mandate to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities was added by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

If a new state is to be created in the Indian Union, which of the following schedules of the Constitution must necessarily be amended?

Which of the following constitutional authorities does NOT have their emoluments and allowances listed in the Second Schedule?

Arrange the following words in the exact sequence as they appear in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:

Complete the statement regarding the amendment of the Preamble:

Identify the constitutional placement and number of Fundamental Duties.

Which committee recommended the addition of a chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution during the Internal Emergency (1975–1977)?

Consider the following statements regarding the First Amendment Act, 1951:

1. It added the Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review.
2. It introduced 'reasonable restrictions' on the freedom of speech and expression (Article 19).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 implemented the recommendations of the State Reorganization Commission.

Which landmark 1973 Supreme Court case established that Parliament cannot alter the foundational principles of the Constitution?

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights, reversing its earlier judgments?

Identify the correct constitutional provisions regarding Citizenship:

Consider the following statements regarding the nature of citizenship in India:

1. The Indian Constitution provides for dual citizenship, similar to the United States.
2. In India, a person is a citizen of the Indian Union and not of any specific state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the writ of Habeas Corpus is/are correct?

1. It literally means "we command".
2. It can be issued against both public authorities and private individuals.

Complete the conditions for issuing Mandamus:

Name one of the six fundamental freedoms guaranteed to Indian citizens under Article 19(1).

Identify which Fundamental Rights are exclusive to citizens and which apply to all persons.

Complete the statement regarding the constitutional abolition of untouchability:

Consider the following statements regarding Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability):

1. It is an absolute right, meaning it is not subject to any 'reasonable restrictions'.
2. It is available only against the State and cannot be enforced against private individuals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Complete the structure of the Panchayati Raj system under Article 243B:

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of Panchayats (Article 243C):

1. All members of a Panchayat at the village, intermediate, and district levels are elected directly by the people.
2. The Chairperson of a Panchayat at the village level must be elected directly by the people in all states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?