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1.With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of an MLA is determined by dividing the total population of the State by the total number of elected and nominated members of the Legislative Assembly, multiplied by 1/1000. 2. The election of the President cannot be called in question on the ground of any vacancy in the electoral college. 3. The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001, has frozen the population of States at the 1971 census for the purpose of calculating the value of votes till the first census after 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the nominated members of the State Legislative Assemblies are excluded from both the electoral college and the calculation of the vote value. Only elected members are considered. Statement 2 is correct according to Article 71(4) of the Constitution, which states that the election of a person as President or Vice-President cannot be challenged on the ground of the existence of any vacancy for whatever reason among the members of the electoral college electing him. Statement 3 is correct; the 84th Amendment Act of 2001 extended the freeze on population figures (based on the 1971 census) for the determination of the value of votes in the Presidential election until the first census taken after 2026 is published.

2.What is the primary purpose of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution?

ATo protect the right to property
BTo promote the right to education
CTo safeguard the freedom of speech and expression
DTo ensure the right to equality

Explanation

Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution safeguards the freedom of speech and expression, which is a fundamental right of all citizens.

3.Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional position of the President of India: 1. The President can return the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers once for reconsideration, but is bound to accept the reconsidered advice. 2. The courts are barred from inquiring into the nature of advice tendered by the Ministers to the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. Under the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, the President can send back advice once for reconsideration, but must act on the reconsidered advice. According to Article 74(2) of the Constitution, the question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court.

4.Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech?

AArticle 18
BArticle 19
CArticle 20
DArticle 21

Explanation

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, assembly, association, movement, and residence.

5.What is the effect of Article 19(5) of the Indian Constitution on the right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India?

AIt completely restricts the right
BIt partially restricts the right
CIt fully protects the right
DIt has no effect on the right

Explanation

Article 19(5) of the Indian Constitution fully protects the right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India, which is a fundamental right of all citizens.

6.In whom is the executive power of the Union vested according to the Constitution of India?

AThe Prime Minister
BThe Parliament
CThe President
DThe Council of Ministers

Explanation

According to Article 53(1) of the Constitution of India, the executive power of the Union is vested in the President and is exercised by them either directly or through officers subordinate to them in accordance with the Constitution.

7.What is the minimum age required to qualify for election as the President of India?

A25 years
B30 years
C35 years
D40 years

Explanation

According to Article 58 of the Constitution of India, a person must have completed the age of 35 years to be eligible for election as the President.

8.Which article of the Indian Constitution was amended in 1971 to remove the right to property as a fundamental right, thereby restricting the scope of Article 19?

AArticle 19
BArticle 21
CArticle 31
DArticle 39

Explanation

The 25th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, made in 1971, amended Article 31, effectively removing the right to property as a fundamental right. This amendment restricted the scope of Article 19, particularly with regards to the freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.

9.Which of the following cases is related to the interpretation of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution?

ARomesh Thapar v. State of Madras
BKeshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
CMinerva Mills v. Union of India
DManeka Gandhi v. Union of India

Explanation

The case of Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras (1950) is related to the interpretation of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the freedom of speech and expression.

10.What is the primary limitation on the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution?

ANational Security
BPublic Order
CMorality
DAll of the above

Explanation

Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution allows for the imposition of reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression in the interests of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.

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