Indian Policy and Constitution Quiz - 8 Oct 2014

1. Article 13 of the Indian constitution uses the words, 'to the extent of such inconsistency be void'; which of the following doctrines is coherent to this?
[A]Doctrine of Severability
[B]Doctrine of Eclipse
[C]Doctrine of Waiver
[D]Doctrine of Lapse


2. For which of the following, the date August 29, 1947 is known with regard to our constitution?
[A]Draft constitution got ready
[B]Drafting committee was set up
[C]Kalekar Committee was set up
[D]Constituent assembly came into being


3. Which among the following article is specifically excluded from the purview of the procedure of amendment as prescribed in Article 368?
[A]Article 155
[B]Article 175
[C]Article 169
[D]Article 128


4. Which among the following is a correct statement regarding powers of President of India?
[A]The executive powers are subordinate to diplomatic powers
[B]The military powers of the President is subordinate to the executive powers
[C]The executive powers of the President is subordinate to the military powers
[D]The executive powers and military powers are insubordinate with regard to each other


5. The Supreme Court of India has held that, where article _________ comes in; article 14 goes out.
[A]31A
[B]26
[C]30
[D]31B