Parts, Articles & Schedules MCQ: Writ Jurisdiction, Fifth Schedule & Trafficking Ban

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The power of High Courts to issue writs is mentioned in which Article?

   • A.Article 32
   • B.Article 226✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 124
   • D.Article 214

   Explanation: Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for other purposes.

2. Q2.The 'Advisory Jurisdiction' of the Supreme Court is a feature borrowed from:

   • A.USA
   • B.UK
   • C.Canada✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Australia

   Explanation: Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Article 143) is borrowed from the Canadian Constitution.

3. Q3.Which Article separates the Judiciary from the Executive in public services?

   • A.Article 44
   • B.Article 50✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 51
   • D.Article 40

   Explanation: Article 50 (under DPSP) directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive.

4. Q4.Part IX-B of the Constitution deals with:

   • A.Panchayats
   • B.Municipalities
   • C.Co-operative Societies✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Union Territories

   Explanation: Part IX-B relates to Co-operative Societies and was added by the 97th Amendment Act, 2011.

5. Q5.Which Article guarantees the 'Right to Property' as a legal right (not fundamental)?

   • A.Article 31
   • B.Article 300A✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 301
   • D.Article 19(1)(f)

   Explanation: After the 44th Amendment, the Right to Property was moved from Fundamental Rights to Article 300A in Part XII as a legal right.

6. Q6.Which Article deals with the constitution of the 'Union Public Service Commission' (UPSC)?

   • A.Article 312
   • B.Article 315✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 324
   • D.Article 280

   Explanation: Article 315 provides for the Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States.

7. Q7.Which Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes (other than the 4 specific states)?

   • A.4th Schedule
   • B.5th Schedule✓ Correct Answer
   • C.6th Schedule
   • D.7th Schedule

   Explanation: The 5th Schedule deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

8. Q8.Article 18 of the Constitution deals with the:

   • A.Abolition of Untouchability
   • B.Abolition of Titles✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Freedom of Speech
   • D.Right to Equality

   Explanation: Article 18 abolishes titles (except military and academic distinctions) to ensure equality of status.

9. Q9.The idea of 'Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse' was borrowed from:

   • A.UK
   • B.USA
   • C.Australia✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Canada

   Explanation: Freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse (Article 301) and the joint sitting are features borrowed from the Australian Constitution.

10. Q10.Article 48A, which directs the state to protect and improve the environment, was added by which Amendment?

    • A.42nd Amendment✓ Correct Answer
    • B.44th Amendment
    • C.86th Amendment
    • D.73rd Amendment

    Explanation: Article 48A was inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife.

11. Q11.Part XVI of the Constitution deals with:

    • A.Emergency Provisions
    • B.Special Provisions relating to Certain Classes✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Elections
    • D.Official Language

    Explanation: Part XVI (Articles 330-342) contains Special Provisions relating to Certain Classes (SCs, STs, OBCs, and Anglo-Indians).

12. Q12.Which Article provides for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers?

    • A.Article 262✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Article 263
    • C.Article 280
    • D.Article 243

    Explanation: Article 262 deals with the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers or river valleys.

13. Q13.Which Article states that there shall be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President?

    • A.Article 74✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Article 75
    • C.Article 76
    • D.Article 78

    Explanation: Article 74 provides for a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.

14. Q14.The feature of 'Independence of Judiciary' was borrowed from:

    • A.UK
    • B.USA✓ Correct Answer
    • C.USSR
    • D.Germany

    Explanation: Independence of Judiciary and Judicial Review are features borrowed from the Constitution of the USA.

15. Q15.Which Article defines the 'State' for the purposes of Fundamental Rights?

    • A.Article 12✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Article 13
    • C.Article 14
    • D.Article 36

    Explanation: Article 12 defines the term 'State' to include the Government and Parliament of India, state governments, and all local authorities.

16. Q16.Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'Formation of new States' and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States?

    • A.Article 1
    • B.Article 2
    • C.Article 3✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 4

    Explanation: Article 3 empowers the Parliament to form new states and alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.

17. Q17.The procedure for the 'Removal of Supreme Court and High Court Judges' was borrowed from:

    • A.UK
    • B.USA✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Canada
    • D.Ireland

    Explanation: The removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges (impeachment-like process) and the post of Vice-President are borrowed from the USA.

18. Q18.Which Article prohibits 'Traffic in human beings and forced labour'?

    • A.Article 21
    • B.Article 23✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 24
    • D.Article 25

    Explanation: Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and begar (forced labour) and other similar forms of forced labour.

19. Q19.Part II of the Indian Constitution deals with:

    • A.Fundamental Rights
    • B.Citizenship✓ Correct Answer
    • C.The Union
    • D.The States

    Explanation: Part II (Articles 5 to 11) deals with Citizenship.

20. Q20.Which Article provides for 'Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid'?

    • A.Article 38
    • B.Article 39
    • C.Article 39A✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 43A

    Explanation: Article 39A (added by 42nd Amendment) directs the State to ensure equal justice and provide free legal aid to the poor.