Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#496] The law which aims at protecting the monuments, places and objects of national importance is
Correct Answer

(C) The Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act

Explanation

Solution: Article 49 of the constitution casts an obligation on the state to protect every monument or place of object of artistic or historic interest declared by or under law made by parliament to be of national importance from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal, export, as the case may be.

[#497] In which of the following Articles there is provision of "Right to Equality"?
Correct Answer

(A) Article-14

Explanation

Solution: Constitution of India provides for "Right to equality" under Article-14 to 18. Article-14 talks about two concepts of equality. One is equality before law and other is equal protection of law.

[#498] Fundamental rights can be suspended by-
Correct Answer

(B) President

Explanation

Solution: During the proclamation of National emergency under Article-352, all fundamental rights except rights under Article-20 and 21 can be suspended by President of India.

[#499] The fundamental rights ofIndian citizens can be suspended-
Correct Answer

(A) During National Emergency

Explanation

Solution: During the proclamation of National emergency under Article-352, all fundamental rights except rights under Article-20 and 21 can be suspended by President of India.

[#500] Which among the following writs comes into the category of public litigation petition before High Court or Supreme Court?
Correct Answer

(D) Against a general topic

Explanation

Solution: Earlier, Article-32(1) which is right to move to Supreme Court was available only for those whose rights were violated. But later on by late 1980's Supreme Court has started entertaining matters in which interest of public at large is involved. Supreme Court through liberal interpretation of Article-32(1) said that anyone who is public spirited can approach to Supreme Court on behalf of those whose rights are violated. That was beginning of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India.