KPSC (Karnataka) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

A state government wants to implement a new policy affecting inter-state water resources. Which constitutional provision would primarily govern this?

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Correct answer: B. Article 262 (Inter-State Water Disputes) — Article 262 specifically deals with inter-state water disputes and their resolution mechanisms.

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A. Article 246 (Seventh Schedule)

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C. Article 256 (Compliance of States with Union)

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D. Article 251 (Inconsistency between Union and State Laws)

Question 2

How many subjects are listed in the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule?

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Correct answer: A. 47 subjects — The Concurrent List contains 47 subjects over which both Union and State governments can legislate.

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B. 52 subjects

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C. 66 subjects

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D. 97 subjects

Question 3

The concept of 'Concurrent Jurisdiction' in the Concurrent List implies which of the following?

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Correct answer: C. Both Union and State can legislate, but Union law prevails in case of conflict — In the Concurrent List, both Union and State governments can legislate, but Union law takes precedence in case of contradiction.

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A. Only the Union Parliament can legislate

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B. Only State Legislatures can legislate

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D. Neither Union nor State can legislate

Question 4

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between Articles 256 and 257 of the Indian Constitution?

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Correct answer: B. Article 256 deals with State compliance with Union laws; Article 257 deals with Union directives to States — Article 256 ensures States comply with Union laws; Article 257 empowers the Union to direct States on specific matters.

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A. They both deal with inter-state disputes

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C. They are identical in their provisions

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D. Neither article has any practical application

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of Indian Federalism?

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Correct answer: B. The Union Constitution can be unilaterally amended by Parliament without state consent — Indian federalism is 'cooperative federalism' where Parliament can amend the Constitution without state consent, making it different from dual federalism.

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A. States have supreme legislative authority

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C. The Center and States have equal powers in all matters

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D. States cannot raise their own revenue

Question 6

Which Supreme Court judgment established the principle of 'Basic Structure Doctrine' in Indian Constitutional law?

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Correct answer: A. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) — The Kesavananda Bharati judgment (1973) established that certain basic features of the Constitution cannot be amended, even by Parliament.

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B. Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980)

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C. Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)

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D. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India (1951)

Question 7

Under the Constitution of India, which authority can appoint judges of the High Court?

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Correct answer: B. President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the State Governor — Article 217 provides that judges of High Courts are appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State.

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A. Chief Minister of the State

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C. Chief Justice of India alone

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D. Union Law Minister

Question 8

Which Supreme Court judgment in 2023 made significant changes to bail provisions and criminal procedure?

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Correct answer: C. Sathananthan v. State of Tamil Nadu — The Sathananthan judgment brought significant reforms in bail provisions and criminal procedure in 2023.

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A. Navtej Singh Johar case

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B. Aruna Shanbaug case

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D. Arvind Kejriwal bail case

KPSC (Karnataka) - MCQ Practice Questions