Indian Constitution at Work

Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

1. 1.legislative function.
2. 2.executive function.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

1. 1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. 2.Abolition of untouchability
3. 3.Protection of the interests of minorities
4. 4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1, 2 and 4 only
2. (b)2, 3 and 4 only
3. (c)1 and 4 only
4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

1. (a)Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
2. (b)Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
3. (c)Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
4. (d)Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

1. (a)Right against Exploitation
2. (b)Right to Freedom
3. (c)Right to Constitutional Remedies
4. (d)Right to Equality

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

1. (a)Directive Principles of State Policy
2. (b)Fundamental Rights
3. (c)Preamble
4. (d)Seventh Schedule

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1.They shall be enforceable by courts.
2. 2.They shall not be enforceable by any court.
3. 3.The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)2 and 3 only

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

1. (a)a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
2. (b)the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
3. (c)the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
4. (d)the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.