How many languages are contained in the \(\mathrm{VIII}\ th\) Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

(1) 18

(2) 22

(3) 16

(4) 12

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution provides for

(1) equality before the law

(2) equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

(3) abolition of titles

A proclamation of emergency, under Article 352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the Parliament within

(1) one month

(2) two months

(3) four months

(4) six months

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution upholds

(1) land reforms legislation in India

(2) diplomatic privileges and immunities

(3) special status of Jammu and Kashmir State

(4) duties and rights of Lokpal

Which Constitutional Amendment gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights?

(1) 42nd

(2) 44th

(3) 52nd

(4) 56th

The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are

(1) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, the federal system, and judicial review.

(2) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, and parliamentary system of government.

(3) Judicial review and the federal system.

(4) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, the federal system, judicial review, and parliamentary system of government.

Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?

(1) the 38th Amendment Act, 1975

(2) the 40th Amendment Act, 1976

(3) the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

(4) the 44th Amendment Act, 1979

By which Amendment was ‘Fundamental Duties’ added to the Constitution?

(1) 40th Amendment

(2) 42nd Amendment

(3) 44th Amendment

(4) 45th Amendment

Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes “Untouchability”?

(1) 14

(2) 15

(3) 16

(4) 17

A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying

(1) Article 360

(2) Article 361

(3) Article 370

(4) Article 371

Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words – ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in the Preamble?

(1) 28th

(2) 40th

(3) 42nd

(4) 52nd