Q. What is the significance of the case S.R. Bommai v. Union of India in relation to judicial review?
A.
It established the supremacy of the Parliament
B.
It limited the power of the President to dismiss state governments
C.
It expanded the scope of judicial review
D.
It defined the basic structure of the Constitution
Solution
The case S.R. Bommai v. Union of India limited the power of the President to dismiss state governments and reinforced the role of judicial review in maintaining constitutional governance.
Correct Answer:
B
— It limited the power of the President to dismiss state governments
Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the power of judicial review?
A.
Article 13
B.
Article 32
C.
Article 226
D.
Article 368
Solution
Article 13 of the Indian Constitution provides for the power of judicial review by declaring that any law inconsistent with fundamental rights shall be void.
Q. Which landmark case established the basic structure doctrine in India?
A.
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
B.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
C.
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
D.
Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Solution
The Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case established the basic structure doctrine, which holds that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed.
Correct Answer:
A
— Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Q. Which of the following is NOT considered part of the basic structure of the Constitution?
A.
Separation of powers
B.
Federalism
C.
Fundamental Rights
D.
Parliamentary sovereignty
Solution
Parliamentary sovereignty is not considered part of the basic structure of the Constitution; rather, the basic structure emphasizes the supremacy of the Constitution itself.