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Which Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes the procedure for amendment?

  1. Article 368
  2. Article 356
  3. Article 370
  4. Article 352
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Where can a Constitution Amendment Bill be introduced?

  1. Only in the Lok Sabha
  2. Only in the Rajya Sabha
  3. In either House of Parliament
  4. Only in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
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Which part of the Constitution contains Article 368?

  1. Part IV – Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. Part III – Fundamental Rights
  3. Part XXI – Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions
  4. Part XX – Amendment of the Constitution
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The ‘basic structure doctrine’ was propounded by which Supreme Court judgment?

  1. Golaknath Case (1967)
  2. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
  3. Minerva Mills Case (1980)
  4. Maneka Gandhi Case (1978)
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Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

  1. The powers of the President to promulgate ordinances
  2. The powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and the procedure therefor
  3. The power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution
  4. The procedure for election of the Prime Minister
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Which of the following is not included in the Fundamental Duties under Article 51A?

  1. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India
  2. To promote harmony and renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women
  3. To pay taxes honestly and on time
  4. To defend the country and render national service when called upon
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the enforceability of Fundamental Duties?

  1. Fundamental Duties are justiciable and enforceable by courts
  2. Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable like Directive Principles
  3. Fundamental Duties are enforceable only against foreigners
  4. Fundamental Duties override Fundamental Rights
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To whom do the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution apply?

  1. All persons including foreigners
  2. Only citizens of India
  3. Citizens and foreigners residing in India
  4. Only government officials
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How many Fundamental Duties were recommended by the Swaran Singh Committee in 1976?

  1. 7
  2. 8
  3. 10
  4. 11
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution specifies the Fundamental Duties of citizens?

  1. Article 50
  2. Article 51A
  3. Article 52
  4. Article 48A
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Which committee was set up in 1976 to recommend the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Balwantrai Mehta Committee
  2. Ashok Mehta Committee
  3. Sarkaria Commission
  4. Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
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Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Duties?

  1. Part III
  2. Part IV
  3. Part IV-A
  4. Part V
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Which of the following democratic countries specifically lists Fundamental Duties in its Constitution?

  1. United States of America
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Japan
  4. Canada
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The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of which country?

  1. USA
  2. France
  3. USSR
  4. Australia
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How many Fundamental Duties were there originally in the Constitution after the 42nd Amendment?

  1. 9
  2. 10
  3. 11
  4. 12
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Which Constitutional Amendment added the 11th Fundamental Duty in 2002?

  1. 86th Amendment Act
  2. 44th Amendment Act
  3. 73rd Amendment Act
  4. 61st Amendment Act
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Which Article of the Constitution contains the Fundamental Duties?

  1. Article 19
  2. Article 21A
  3. Article 32
  4. Article 51A
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In which year were the Fundamental Duties added to the Indian Constitution?

  1. 1950
  2. 1975
  3. 1976
  4. 2002
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Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution?

  1. 40th Amendment Act
  2. 42nd Amendment Act
  3. 44th Amendment Act
  4. 86th Amendment Act
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Which Constitutional Amendment introduced Article 43B relating to cooperative societies?

  1. 97th Amendment Act, 2011
  2. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
  3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  4. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
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Which Constitutional Amendment modified Article 45 and introduced Article 21A making elementary education a Fundamental Right?

  1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  2. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
  3. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
  4. 93rd Amendment Act, 2005
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Which Directive Principle was amended by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 to include the goal of minimizing inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities?

  1. Article 39
  2. Article 40
  3. Article 38
  4. Article 41
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Which of the following Directive Principles was NOT added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?

  1. Article 39A – Free legal aid to the poor
  2. Article 43A – Participation of workers in management
  3. Article 48A – Protection of environment
  4. Article 40 – Organisation of village panchayats
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to to secure opportunities for the healthy development of children?

  1. Article 47
  2. Article 48
  3. Article 39
  4. Article 45
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