Basic Structure Doctrine Practice Questions
16 free Basic Structure Doctrine practice questions for the Indian Polity, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. The principle of 'Harmony and Balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles' was declared a basic feature in which case?
- Q2. Which case established the 'Cut-off Date' of April 24, 1973, for the application of the Basic Structure Doctrine to laws placed in the Ninth Schedule?
- Q3. The 'Rule of Law' and 'Judicial Review' were explicitly affirmed as part of the basic structure in which case involving the election of the Prime Minister?
- Q4. In the S.R. Bommai case (1994), which of the following was added to the list of basic features of the Constitution?
- Q5. The Supreme Court's power under Article 32 to issue writs is considered part of the basic structure. Which Article's equivalent power for High Courts was also…
- Q6. Which judgement stated that the Ninth Schedule is not a 'blanket protection' and laws therein must pass the 'test of fundamental rights' if they affect the bas…
- Q7. What is the primary objective of the Basic Structure Doctrine?
- Q8. Who was the Chief Justice of India during the Kesavananda Bharati case delivery?
- Q9. Which amendment was primarily challenged in the Kesavananda Bharati case?
- Q10. In the context of the Basic Structure, 'Sovereignty of India' is:
- Q11. The 'Limited amending power of the Parliament' itself is a basic feature. This was emphasized in which case?
- Q12. Which of the following describes the nature of the list of 'Basic Features'?
- Q13. The 'Free and Fair Elections' principle was recognized as a basic structure element in which case?
- Q14. Is the 'Preamble' of the Indian Constitution amendable under Article 368?
- Q15. The concept of 'Welfare State' (Social and Economic Justice) as a basic structure element was emphasized in:
- Q16. The 'Independence of the Judiciary' was most recently reaffirmed as part of the basic structure when the Court struck down which act?