Daily Quiz-489: UPSC Prelims Practice MCQs
This set of five multiple-choice questions covers key constitutional concepts: Rule of Law, equality before law, the Basic Structure Doctrine, and judicial review. Each question is followed by an explanation.
Question 1: Classical Exposition of Rule of Law
Who is most closely associated with the classical exposition of the Rule of Law?
- A. John Locke
- B. A.V. Dicey
- C. Montesquieu
- D. Rousseau
Answer: B. A.V. Dicey – A.V. Dicey provided the classic formulation of the Rule of Law, emphasizing no arbitrary power, equality before law, and the primacy of ordinary law.
Question 2: Equality Before Law in Indian Constitution
Which Article of the Indian Constitution primarily embodies the principle of Equality Before Law?
- A. Article 12
- B. Article 19
- C. Article 14
- D. Article 21
Answer: C. Article 14 – Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
Question 3: Meaning of Rule of Law
The Rule of Law implies:
- A. Rule by majority
- B. Rule by executive orders
- C. Rule by law and constitutional principles
- D. Rule by judiciary
Answer: C. Rule by law and constitutional principles – The Rule of Law means governance according to established laws and constitutional principles, not arbitrary power.
Question 4: Basic Structure Doctrine
Which case established the Basic Structure Doctrine?
- A. Golaknath Case
- B. Minerva Mills Case
- C. Maneka Gandhi Case
- D. Kesavananda Bharati Case
Answer: D. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973) – In this landmark judgment, the Supreme Court held that the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be amended by Parliament.
Question 5: Derivation of Judicial Review in India
Judicial Review in India is derived from:
- A. Constitutional provisions
- B. Parliamentary conventions
- C. Presidential orders
- D. Administrative practice
Answer: A. Constitutional provisions – Judicial review is explicitly provided under Articles 13, 32, and 226 of the Indian Constitution, making it a constitutional power of the courts.
