According to the provisions of which of the following, the untouchability is abolished and any person practicing untouchability is punishable? 1. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. 2. The law made by Parliament by virtue of Article 35 of the Constitution of India. 3. The law made by a state legislature. 4. The law made by both the Parliament as well as state legislature by virtue of Article 17 of the Constitution of India. Select the correct answer:

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
True, It is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of Police.
"They are made to secure the property of citizens against theft and damage" means that the law:

A

Helps in recoverring the stolen property of the citizens.

B

Assists citizens whose property has been stolen or destroyed.

C

Initiate process against offenders of law.

D

Safeguards peoples possessions against being stolen or lost.

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
True, It is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of Police.
According to the writer, which one of the following is not the responsibility of the police ?

A

To protect the privilege of all the citizens.

B

To check violent activities of citizens.

C

To ensure peace among citizens by safeguarding individual rights.

D

To maintain peace during extraordinary circumstances.

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
True, It is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of Police.
Which of the following is not implied in the passage ?

A

Laws protect those who respect it.

B

Laws ensure people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally

C

A criminal is detered from committing crimes for fear of the law.

D

The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens into responsible ones

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
True, It is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of Police.
The expression 'customs and ceremonies' means:

A

Fairs and festivals

B

Habits and traditions

C

Usual practices and religious rites

D

Superstitions and formalities

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
True, It is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of Police.
The last sentence of the passage implies that:-

A

The Inspector General of Police is the sole authority in matters of Law and order.

B

In every state, maintenence of public peace is under the over all control of the responsible minister.

C

The State Assembly exercises direct authority in matters pertaining to law and order.

D

The Inspector General of Police is responsible to the State Assembly for maintaining Law and order.

Consider the following statements:
1. Parliament shall, while a proclamation of Emergency is in operation, have the power to make laws of the whole or any part of territory of India with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the list
2. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List
3. Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country
4. Parliament has power to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest subject to the resolution passed by the Council of States by two-thirds majority
Which of these statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 2, 3, and 4

C

1, 3 and 4

D

2 and 4

Which of the following are constitutional provisions and laws for the protection of the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India? 1.Article 17 of the Constitution of India 2.The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 3.The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

1 and 3 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

1, 2 and 3\

D

2 and 3 only

State which of the following statements is correct about the Consumer Protection Act, 1986?
(1) The provisions of the act are in addition to any other law in force
(2) The Act is special legislation with respect to consumer disputes
(3) The provisions of the Act are in addition to and are not in derogation of any other law in force
(4) The provisions of the act bar jurisdiction of other courts

A

(1), (2) and (4)

B

(2) and (4)

C

(1), (2) and (3)

D

(2) and (3)

According to Article 254 of the Constitution of India, Repugnancy between two statutes may thus be ascertained on the following three principles:
1. Whether there is a direct conflict
2. Whether Parliament intended to lay down an exhaustive code in respect of the subject-matter replacing the Act of the State Legislature, and
3. Whether the law made by Parliament and the State Legislature occupied the same field, was held in

A

Deep Chand v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 1959

B

M. Karunanidhi v. Union of India, 1979

C

State of Assam v. Horizon Union, 1967

D

Clyde Engg. Co. v. Cowburn, 1926

Which of the following observations on fundamental rights was made by the Supreme Court in K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India?
1. There is no overlap between rights enumerated under Article 19 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
2. The constitutional values embodied under every Article of Part III of the Constitution of India animates the interpretation of the other.
3. Only Article 21 contains residue of fundamental rights that are not expressly stipulated under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Choose the correct option from below:

A

2 and 3 are correct

B

Only 3 is correct

C

Only 2 is correct

D

1 and 2 are correct