Daily Quiz-490: UPSC Prelims Practice MCQs
This quiz presents five multiple-choice questions on key constitutional and legal concepts relevant to the UPSC Prelims examination. Each question is followed by an answer and a brief explanation.
Questions
Q1. Which of the following is NOT a component of Dicey's Rule of Law?
A. Equality before law
B. Supremacy of law
C. Judicial independence
D. Universal adult franchise
Q2. Article 32 is related to:
A. Freedom of speech
B. Constitutional remedies
C. Directive Principles
D. Emergency powers
Q3. Rule of Law is considered part of the Basic Structure in:
A. India only
B. Parliamentary practice only
C. Constitutional jurisprudence of India
D. Executive governance
Q4. Which institution is regarded as the guardian of the Constitution?
A. Parliament
B. Election Commission
C. Judiciary
D. Cabinet
Q5. Which judgment expanded the interpretation of Article 21 and strengthened procedural fairness?
A. S.R. Bommai
B. Kesavananda Bharati
C. Maneka Gandhi
D. Golaknath
Answers with Explanation
Answer 1: D
Universal adult franchise is a democratic principle, but it is not one of A.V. Dicey's three elements of the Rule of Law. Dicey's components are: (1) supremacy of law, (2) equality before law, and (3) predominance of legal spirit or judicial independence.
Answer 2: B
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing individuals to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. It is itself a Fundamental Right.
Answer 3: C
In Indian constitutional jurisprudence, the Rule of Law is considered part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution, as established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) and reaffirmed in subsequent judgments.
Answer 4: C
The judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, is regarded as the guardian of the Constitution. It has the power of judicial review to protect constitutional values and Fundamental Rights.
Answer 5: C
The Maneka Gandhi judgment (1978) expanded the interpretation of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) by reading it with Articles 14 and 19, establishing that any procedure depriving a person of life or liberty must be fair, just, and reasonable.
