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The basic structure doctrine with regard to the Constitution of India relates to

1.the power of judicial review

2.the judgment in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

3.the constraints on Article 368 of the Constitution of India

4.the judgment in Golaknath case (1967)

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 only B) 1, 2, 3 and 4
C) 1 and 3 only D) 2 and 4 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

The Golaknath Case of 1967 relates to the power of the Parliament to curtail the Fundamental Rights provided in the Constitution.In 1967, the Supreme Court reversed its earlier decisions in Golaknath v. State of Punjab. It held that Fundamental Rights included in Part III of the Constitution are given a "transcendental position" and arebeyond the reach of Parliament. It also declared any amendment that "takes away or abridges" a Fundamental Right conferred by Part III as unconstitutional. By 1973, the basic structure doctrine triumphed in Justice Hans Raj Khanna's judgment in the landmark decision of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala.

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

 

A) Etna : Italy B) Fujiyama : Japan
C) Popa : Myanmar D) Krakatau : Malaysia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Krakatau : Malaysia

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How many astronauts have walked on the moon?

 

A) 2 B) 5
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12

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What does TCP stand for with respect to computer networks?

 

A) Transmission Control Protocol B) Transfer Call Plan
C) Transfer Control Process D) Transmission Call Protocol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Transmission Control Protocol

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Which State is called the ' Cradle of Buddhism '?

A) Sikkim B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bihar

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Which among the following does NOT hold their office till the pleasure of President?

 

A) Governor of State B) Attorney General of India  
C) Chief Election Commissioner   D) Prime Minister of India  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chief Election Commissioner  

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In October 2017, ‘PFMS’ was made mandatory. It will help to ______

 

 

A) provide security to schemes B) Monitor fund flow to schemes
C) To describe benefit of schemes D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Monitor fund flow to schemes

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How is the nitrogen taken up by the plants?

I. In the form of inorganic nitrates or nitrites
II. In the form of organic compounds
III. Directly taken up from the atmosphere

A) Only I and II B) Only I and III
C) Only II and III D) All I, II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only I and II

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