Bihar Judiciary Mock Test 8 — Questions & Solutions

Which river, a major tributary of the Ganga in north Bihar, is historically notorious for changing its course and is popularly called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

If in a certain code language 'MANGO' is written as 'NBOHP', then how will 'PEACH' be written in the same code?

A shopkeeper marks an article at Rs. 800 and allows a discount of 10%. If he still makes a profit of 20%, what was the cost price of the article?

Choose the option that best fills the blank: 'No sooner had the judge entered the courtroom ____ everyone rose to their feet.'

Article 348 of the Constitution provides that proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be conducted in which language, unless otherwise provided?

The First Buddhist Council, held shortly after the death of Gautama Buddha, took place at Rajgir (Rajagriha) in present-day Bihar under the patronage of which ruler?

The river popularly described as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' on account of its frequent course-shifts and devastating floods is the

In 2022 'Mithila Makhana', the aquatic fox-nut of the Mithila region, was granted which form of intellectual-property recognition?

The ancient seat of learning at Nalanda, whose ruins lie in present-day Bihar, was primarily a great centre of which tradition of learning?

Mahatma Gandhi first applied his method of Satyagraha on Indian soil in 1917 in connection with the grievances of indigo cultivators at

Justice Surya Kant assumed office in November 2025 as the Chief Justice of India. He was the ____ holder of that office.

On 23 August 2023, India's Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a soft landing on the Moon. The lander module that touched down was named

Under the Constitution of India, the power to grant pardons, reprieves and remissions in respect of offences against laws relating to matters within the executive power of a State is vested in the

Which fundamental right under the Constitution of India is described as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution, a phrase used by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?

In the human body, the hormone insulin, which regulates blood-sugar levels, is secreted by the

The chemical name of common washing soda, widely used as a water-softening agent, is

If in a certain code 'PATNA' is written as 'QBUOB', then how would 'GAYA' be written in the same code?

A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years under simple interest. The annual rate of interest is

Choose the option that correctly fills the blank: 'Neither the judge nor the lawyers _____ ready for the hearing.'

The ancient city of Pataliputra, which served as the capital of the Maurya, Shunga and Gupta empires, corresponds to which present-day city of Bihar?

The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, the first civil disobedience experiment of Mahatma Gandhi in India, was launched in connection with the grievances of cultivators forced to grow which crop?

Justice Surya Kant, who took oath in November 2025, is the how-manieth Chief Justice of India?

Under the Constitution of India, which Article empowers the President to declare a Financial Emergency?

The historic 'Nalanda Mahavihara', an ancient seat of learning whose ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which present-day Indian State?

A train running at 72 km/h crosses a pole in 12 seconds. What is the length of the train?

The Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees North latitude) does NOT pass through which of the following Indian States?

Choose the option that correctly fills the blank: 'The judge directed that the documents be submitted ______ the court by Monday.'

The river Kosi, often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent floods and shifting course, originates in which neighbouring country before entering Bihar?

Under the Indian Constitution, the power to amend the Constitution is vested in Parliament by which Article?

If in a certain code language 'MANGO' is written as 'NBOHP', then how is 'APPLE' written in the same code?

The 'Battle of Buxar' (1764), which firmly established British control over Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, was fought near Buxar on the banks of which river?

Which vitamin is synthesised in the human skin on exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet rays)?

Bihar Diwas is observed every year on 22nd March to commemorate the historical event of

In November 2025, following the Bihar Legislative Assembly election, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record

The ancient Nalanda Mahavihara, a renowned seat of learning in present-day Bihar, was founded during the reign of the Gupta ruler

In 2022, the 'Mithila Makhana' (fox nut) of Bihar was granted which form of intellectual property protection?

The 'Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali' campaign, focused on water conservation and combating climate change, was launched by the Government of Bihar in

Pataliputra, the capital of several ancient Indian empires including the Mauryas, corresponds to which modern city in Bihar?

A sum of money becomes Rs. 1,200 in 2 years and Rs. 1,400 in 4 years at simple interest. The original principal is

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'Neither the judge nor the lawyers ____ aware of the new amendment.'

Find the number that completes the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ____

The Sun Temple at Deo and the famous Chhath Puja are most closely associated with which state of India?

Pick the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ACQUIT' (as used in a legal context).

The 1857 revolt in Bihar was prominently led from Jagdishpur by which veteran zamindar?

A clock shows the time as 3:00. Through what angle does the minute hand rotate when the clock moves from 3:00 to 3:45?

Bihar Diwas, which commemorates the carving out of Bihar as a separate province from the Bengal Presidency, is observed every year on

The Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, is located in which present-day district of Bihar?

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, marking the site of the Buddha's enlightenment, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year

The Kosi river, popularly described as the 'Sorrow of Bihar', has its origin in

The ancient Mauryan and Gupta empires had their capital at Pataliputra, which corresponds to the modern city of

Vaishali, in Bihar, is historically significant as it is regarded as one of the world's earliest examples of a

The high court for the State of Bihar, established in 1916, is located at

Under the Constitution of India, a Bill for the creation of a new High Court or extension of jurisdiction is enacted by Parliament; the provisions relating to High Courts for the States are contained in which Part of the Constitution?

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of the Judges of a High Court by the President?

In the human body, the part of the brain that controls balance, posture and coordination of voluntary movements is the

The deficiency of which vitamin in the human diet causes the disease scurvy?

A sum of money becomes Rs. 8,400 in 2 years and Rs. 9,800 in 4 years at the same rate of simple interest. The principal (sum) is

Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar on 20 November 2025, following the 2025 Assembly election. This swearing-in marked his taking the office of Chief Minister for the

The National Makhana Board, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to promote the cultivation, processing and export of makhana, was launched by the Prime Minister in September 2025 in which State?

'Bihar Diwas', celebrated every year on 22 March, commemorates the day on which the province of Bihar was carved out of which entity in 1912?

The modern Nalanda University, revived as a centre of learning under an Act of Parliament, is located at Rajgir in which district of Bihar?

Arif Mohammed Khan, who administered the oath to the Bihar Chief Minister in November 2025, was sworn in on 3 January 2025 as the ____ Governor of Bihar.

The First War of Indian Independence (Revolt of 1857) in the Bihar region was led prominently by an octogenarian zamindar of Jagdishpur. He was

Mahatma Gandhi first applied his technique of Satyagraha in India in 1917 against the exploitative 'tinkathia' system of indigo cultivation. This took place in which district of Bihar?

Pataliputra, the ancient capital located at modern Patna, served as the imperial capital of which of the following dynasties?

The Sonepur Mela, traditionally regarded as one of Asia's largest cattle fairs, is held in Bihar at the confluence of the Ganga and which other river?

Under the Constitution of India, the office of the Governor of a State is provided for in which Article?

In the human body, the hormone insulin, which regulates blood-glucose levels, is secreted by the beta cells of which organ?

The Tropic of Cancer passes through Indian territory. Among the following States, through which does it pass?

If in a certain code language 'PATNA' is written as 'QBUOB', then how would 'GAYA' be written in the same code?

A shopkeeper marks an article 40% above its cost price and then allows a discount of 25% on the marked price. His profit percentage on the cost price is

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'Neither the judge nor the lawyers ____ ready to proceed with the case.'

Who, as of June 2026, holds the office of the 53rd Chief Justice of India?

On which date was the Province of Bihar and Orissa carved out of the Bengal Presidency, an event now commemorated as Bihar Diwas?

The State of Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar under the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 on which date?

The ruins of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located near which town in Bihar?

According to UN data, India became the world's most populous country, overtaking China, in which year?

Who, as of 2026, is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Under Article 124 of the Constitution of India, a Judge of the Supreme Court holds office until he attains the age of

In a certain code language, 'PATNA' is written as 'QBUOB'. How will 'GAYA' be written in the same code?

If in a row of children Rohan is 7th from the left end and 12th from the right end, how many children are there in the row?

Select the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ACQUIT'.

Find the next term in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

As per the administrative reorganisation, how many districts does the State of Bihar have at present?

Patna, the capital of Bihar, is situated on the bank of which river?

The ruins of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara lie in which present-day district of Bihar?

Who was the first Chief Minister of the State of Bihar, popularly known as 'Bihar Kesari'?

Mahatma Gandhi first applied his principle of Satyagraha in India in 1917 in connection with the indigo cultivators of which place in Bihar?

Which country is scheduled to host the G20 Leaders' Summit in the year 2026?

What was the total number of medals won by India at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?

Under the Constitution of India, the power to amend the Constitution is vested in which authority?

In which year did the Battle of Buxar, which secured the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha for the East India Company, take place?

Which gas, present in the atmosphere, is mainly responsible for absorbing the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the Sun?

If in a certain code language 'PEN' is written as 'QFO', then how will the word 'INK' be written in the same code?

Choose the option that correctly fills the blank: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ____ aware of the change in the timetable.'

A train running at a uniform speed covers a distance of 360 km in 4 hours. What distance will it cover in 6 hours at the same speed?

The ancient kingdom of Magadha, with its capital at Pataliputra, lay in the region of present-day

Mahatma Gandhi first applied his principle of Satyagraha on Indian soil in 1917 at

Nalanda Mahavihara, the renowned ancient centre of Buddhist learning, is located in which present-day Indian State?

The river often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' on account of its recurrent and devastating floods is the

The principle that the line between administrative and quasi-judicial functions is thin and that natural justice applies to administrative actions affecting rights was laid down by the Supreme Court in

In which case did the House of Lords revive the application of natural justice to administrative dismissals, holding that a Chief Constable could not be removed without a hearing?

The maxim 'audi alteram partem' as a component of the principles of natural justice means

In which decision did the Supreme Court hold that the procedure depriving personal liberty under Article 21 must be 'just, fair and reasonable' and must conform to natural justice, while impounding a passport without hearing was held bad?

The doctrine that the legislature may delegate ancillary and incidental powers but cannot delegate its 'essential legislative function' was enunciated by the Supreme Court in

The maxim 'delegatus non potest delegare' in administrative law signifies that

The 'Wednesbury principle' of unreasonableness in judicial review of administrative discretion was laid down in

Which of the following correctly distinguishes the writ jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 226 from that of the Supreme Court under Article 32?

The Central Administrative Tribunal was established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, which was enacted pursuant to which constitutional provision?

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the doctrine of promissory estoppel can be invoked against the State, directing the Government to honour an assurance of sales-tax exemption acted upon by the promisee?

The system of 'droit administratif' as a distinct body of administrative law administered by separate administrative courts is associated with

Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a Selection Committee headed by the

Under the Bihar Lokayukta Act, 2011, who is the 'competent authority' in relation to a complaint against the Chief Minister of Bihar?

The rule against bias, a component of natural justice, is expressed by the maxim

Which of the following is NOT regarded as an essential legislative function that the legislature is prohibited from delegating?

In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold for the first time that the principles of natural justice apply not only to judicial and quasi-judicial functions but also to purely administrative functions?

The English decision which revived and laid the foundation of the modern law of natural justice by extending the duty to act fairly to administrative bodies was

The two principal maxims of the rules of natural justice are 'nemo judex in causa sua' and

In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court held that the procedure depriving a person of personal liberty under Article 21 must be

The leading Indian authority on the permissible limits of delegated legislation, holding that essential legislative functions cannot be delegated, is

The doctrine that a decision so unreasonable that no reasonable authority could ever have arrived at it is liable to be quashed on judicial review is known as

Articles 323A and 323B, providing for the constitution of administrative and other tribunals, were inserted into the Constitution by

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established under

In L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India (1997), the Supreme Court held that

The decision establishing that the doctrine of promissory estoppel can be enforced even against the Government when it makes a clear and unequivocal promise acted upon to the promisee's detriment is

The writ issued to challenge the legality of a person's claim to, and to prevent usurpation of, a substantive public office is

The writ of certiorari is issued by a superior court

The institution of Lokayukta in the State of Bihar was established by the

Under the Wednesbury principle and Indian judicial review, the courts ordinarily examine the legality and process of an administrative decision but NOT its

Conditional or contingent legislation differs from delegated legislation in that, in conditional legislation,

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the principles of natural justice apply not only to judicial and quasi-judicial functions but also to administrative functions, observing that the dividing line between the two is gradually obliterating?

The Presidential Reference In re Delhi Laws Act (1951) is the leading authority on which of the following propositions?

The maxim 'nemo judex in causa sua' embodies which principle of natural justice?

In Dimes v. Grand Junction Canal Co. (1852), the decision of the Lord Chancellor was set aside on the ground of which type of bias?

The doctrine of 'Wednesbury unreasonableness' as a ground for judicial review of administrative action was laid down in which case?

In M/s Motilal Padampat Sugar Mills Co. Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1979), the Supreme Court applied which doctrine to bind the State to its assurance of sales-tax exemption?

Articles 323A and 323B, which provide for the establishment of administrative and other tribunals, were inserted into the Constitution by which amendment?

In L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India (1997), the Supreme Court held that the power of judicial review of the High Courts and Supreme Court under which provisions forms part of the basic structure and cannot be ousted by conferring exclusive jurisdiction on tribunals?

Article 311(2) of the Constitution guarantees to a civil servant facing dismissal, removal or reduction in rank a:

Ridge v. Baldwin (1964) is regarded as a landmark in administrative law primarily because it:

The system of 'droit administratif' is associated with which country?

Which writ is issued to a person holding a public office, commanding him to show by what authority he holds that office?

The maxim 'delegatus non potest delegare' in administrative law means that:

The institution of 'Ombudsman', a mechanism for redressal of citizens' grievances against administrative action, originated in which country?

Where a statute itself is complete but its coming into operation is left to the determination of the executive on the fulfilment of certain conditions, the law so brought into force is an example of:

In A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India (1969), the Supreme Court held that the principles of natural justice apply

The maxim 'nemo judex in causa sua' embodies which rule of natural justice?

In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court held that the rule of audi alteram partem

Article 311(2) of the Constitution requires that a civil servant shall not be dismissed, removed or reduced in rank except

Under the Constitution, the power of the High Court to issue writs for judicial review of administrative action is conferred by

The writ of 'quo warranto' is issued

In In re Delhi Laws Act (1951), the Supreme Court laid down that the legislature cannot delegate

In M/s Motilal Padampat Sugar Mills v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1979), the Supreme Court held that the doctrine of promissory estoppel

The writ of 'certiorari' is issued primarily

Ridge v. Baldwin (1964) is regarded as a landmark in administrative law because it

Article 32 of the Constitution enables a person to approach the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of

The Right to Information Act, which promotes accountability of administrative authorities by giving citizens access to information held by public authorities, was enacted in the year

The institution of an 'Ombudsman' at the Central level in India is broadly served by which body created under a 2013 enactment?

Constitutional protection under Article 311(1) provides that a civil servant shall not be dismissed or removed

In A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India (1969), the Supreme Court is best remembered for holding that

The principle that an administrative decision may be quashed if it is 'so unreasonable that no reasonable authority could ever have come to it' is associated with

Which of the following correctly states the position of the doctrine of legitimate expectation as explained by the Supreme Court in Union of India v. Hindustan Development Corporation (1993)?

A writ of mandamus will ordinarily NOT be issued in which one of the following situations?

In M/s Motilal Padampat Sugar Mills Co. Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1979), the Supreme Court held that the doctrine of promissory estoppel

Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators, provided that such number

Failing any determination by the parties as to the number of arbitrators, the arbitral tribunal under the Act of 1996 shall consist of

An arbitration agreement, to be valid under Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be

The power of the arbitral tribunal to rule on its own jurisdiction, including ruling on any objections with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement, is contained in

An application for setting aside an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Act of 1996 must ordinarily be made within

Where an application to set aside an arbitral award is filed beyond three months, the court may entertain it if satisfied of sufficient cause, but only within a further period of

Under Section 29A of the Act of 1996, the arbitral award in matters other than international commercial arbitration shall be made within a period of

The twelve-month period for making an arbitral award under Section 29A may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months

Interim measures of protection by a court, both before and during arbitral proceedings or at any time after the making of the award but before its enforcement, may be sought under

Where a court passes an order for interim measure of protection under Section 9 before the commencement of arbitral proceedings, the arbitral proceedings shall be commenced within

Which of the following is NOT an appealable order under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

An arbitrator may be challenged under Section 12 of the Act of 1996 only if

Under Part III of the Act of 1996, in conciliation proceedings there shall ordinarily be

In Bharat Aluminium Co. v. Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services Inc. (BALCO), 2012, the Supreme Court held that Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

An arbitral award under Section 31 of the Act of 1996 shall, unless the parties have agreed otherwise or it is an award on agreed terms,

Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, an arbitration agreement is required to be

Where the parties to an arbitration agreement fail to determine the number of arbitrators, the arbitral tribunal under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shall consist of

Under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in matters other than international commercial arbitration, the arbitral award shall be made within a period of

An application to set aside an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be made after three months have elapsed from receipt of the award; however, the Court may, on sufficient cause, entertain it within a further period of

Under Section 63 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in conciliation proceedings the number of conciliators

Under Section 3 of the Companies Act, 2013, the minimum number of persons required to form a public company is

The principle that a company is a separate legal entity distinct from its members was firmly established in

Under Section 2(68) of the Companies Act, 2013, a private company (other than a One Person Company) may have a maximum number of members of

The doctrine of ultra vires in company law was laid down in

The doctrine of indoor management, which protects an outsider dealing with a company in good faith, originated in

Under Section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the maximum number of directors a company may have, beyond which a special resolution is required, is

Under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the minimum number of directors required for a private company is

A company formed for promoting commerce, art, science, charity or other useful objects, intending to apply its profits in promoting its objects and prohibiting payment of dividend, is registered under which section of the Companies Act, 2013?

The rule that the proper plaintiff in an action for a wrong done to a company is the company itself was laid down in

Under the Companies Act, 2013, the document that defines the objects, scope and powers of a company and is regarded as its charter is the

Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, an eligible company must spend, in every financial year, at least what percentage of the average net profits of the three immediately preceding financial years on Corporate Social Responsibility?

Under the Companies Act, 2013, on registration of a company the Registrar issues a

Under the Companies Act, 2013, a 'One Person Company' as defined in Section 2(62) means a company which has

Under Section 447 of the Companies Act, 2013, a person found guilty of fraud is punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than

A document inviting the public to subscribe for the securities of a company, the contents of which are governed by Section 26 of the Companies Act, 2013, is called a

Under Section 2(68) of the Companies Act, 2013, the maximum number of members (excluding present and past employees who are members) that a private company may have is

The principle that a company is a legal person distinct from its members, so that even a sole controlling shareholder is separate from the company, was firmly established in

Under Section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the minimum number of directors required in the case of a public company is

Under the first proviso to Section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, a company may appoint more than fifteen directors only by passing

The doctrine that an act of a company beyond the objects stated in its memorandum is void and cannot be ratified even by unanimous consent of shareholders was laid down in

The rule that the proper plaintiff in respect of a wrong done to a company is prima facie the company itself, and the court will not ordinarily interfere in matters of internal management, was established in

The rule of indoor management, under which an outsider dealing in good faith with a company is entitled to assume that its internal procedural requirements have been duly complied with, was laid down in

Under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013, a One Person Company means a company which has

A company formed to promote commerce, art, science, charity or similar objects, which applies its profits in promoting its objects and prohibits payment of dividend to its members, is registered under which provision of the Companies Act, 2013?

Under Section 39 of the Companies Act, 2013, no allotment of securities offered to the public shall be made unless the amount stated in the prospectus as the

Under Section 2(70) of the Companies Act, 2013, the term 'prospectus' includes

Under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013, a company having a share capital incorporated after the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019 shall not commence business unless a declaration is filed by a director within how many days of incorporation?

Under Section 43 of the Companies Act, 2013, the share capital of a company limited by shares is of two kinds, namely

Under Section 2(84) of the Companies Act, 2013, the expression 'share' means a share in the share capital of a company and

Under which Article of the Constitution can Parliament, by law, form a new State or alter the boundaries of an existing State?

The doctrine of 'basic structure' of the Constitution, limiting Parliament's amending power under Article 368, was first propounded in

The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were inserted into the Preamble of the Constitution by which amendment?

The protection against being prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once (rule against double jeopardy) is contained in

The writ of Quo Warranto is issued to

The voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies was reduced from 21 to 18 years, by amending Article 326, through the

In In re Berubari Union (1960), the Supreme Court held that cession of Indian territory to a foreign State can be effected only by

Article 312 of the Constitution deals with

Which of the following is NOT included within the expression 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution?

Under Article 124(3) of the Constitution, a person may be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court if, in the opinion of the President, he is

Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India is guaranteed by

Entry 97 of the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule relates to

The right to free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years, as a fundamental right, is contained in

Article 244A of the Constitution, which provides for formation of an autonomous State comprising certain tribal areas, applies to

Procedural irregularities in the proceedings of Parliament are immune from challenge in courts by virtue of

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described which Article of the Constitution as its 'heart and soul'?

Under Article 280 of the Constitution, the Finance Commission consists of a Chairman and

The power of a High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights as well as for 'any other purpose' is conferred by

The doctrine of 'basic structure' of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in

Whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the final decision rests with

A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 can be issued by the President on the ground of

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of

The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, dealing with the powers and functions of Panchayats, contains how many subjects?

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, came into force on

The directive that the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India is contained in

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the 'procedure established by law' under Article 21 must be fair, just and reasonable, importing the principles of natural justice?

The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in the Election Commission by

The President of India can be impeached under Article 61 only on the ground of

The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution?

The organisation of village panchayats as units of self-government is directed by which Article of the Constitution?

Under which Article of the Constitution are appointments, postings and promotions of district judges in a State made by the Governor in consultation with the High Court?

Control over district courts and courts subordinate thereto, including posting, promotion and grant of leave to persons holding posts inferior to that of district judge, is vested in the High Court by

A person not already in the service of the Union or the State is eligible to be appointed a district judge under Article 233 only if he has been an advocate or pleader for not less than

The power of the Governor of a State to promulgate Ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session is contained in

An Ordinance promulgated by the Governor under Article 213 must be laid before the State Legislature and ceases to operate at the expiration of how many weeks from its reassembly, unless approved earlier?

Parliament may by law provide for the creation of a new All-India Service common to the Union and the States only if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) has first passed a resolution supported by

When the State of Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar by the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, the consequential change in the list of States was effected by amending