NLU Practice Quiz

Question 1

In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), what was the Supreme Court's central holding regarding Parliament's power to amend the Constitution under Article 368?

Accepted Answer

Parliament may amend any part of the Constitution, but cannot alter its basic structure.

Question 2

Which case is most directly associated with the proposition that "procedure established by law" under Article 21 must be just, fair, and reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

Question 3

In I.R. Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu (2007), what did the Supreme Court decide about laws placed in the Ninth Schedule after 24 April 1973?

Accepted Answer

Such laws are open to judicial review if they damage the basic structure by violating rights that form part of it.

Question 4

Which statement best reflects the ratio of Shankari Prasad v. Union of India (1951) on the relationship between Article 13 and constitutional amendments?

Accepted Answer

A constitutional amendment under Article 368 is not "law" within Article 13, so Parliament may amend Fundamental Rights.

Question 5

What was the principal constitutional significance of Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)?

Accepted Answer

It held that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights through constitutional amendment.