Question 1

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the composition of the Rajya Sabha defined?

Accepted Answer

Article 80 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). It provides that the Rajya Sabha shall consist of not more than 250 members — 238 representatives of States and Union Territories elected indirectly, and 12 nominated by the President for their expertise in literature, science, art, and social service.

Question 2

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Governor of a state appointed?

Accepted Answer

Article 155 of the Indian Constitution states that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President as per Article 156.

Question 3

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty'?

Accepted Answer

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. It is one of the most widely interpreted Fundamental Rights and has been expanded by landmark judgments such as Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978).

Question 4

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protects the right to life and personal liberty. It states: 'No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.' This is one of the most expansively interpreted articles and has been extended to cover rights like right to privacy, right to education, and right to clean environment through judicial interpretation.

Question 5

Which Constitutional Amendment is known as the 'Mini Constitution' due to the large number of changes it made to the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 (enacted during the Emergency period under Indira Gandhi) made the most sweeping changes to the Constitution, including adding the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble, adding Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A), and curtailing judicial review powers. It is therefore called the 'Mini Constitution'.

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