SAMPLE PAPER FOR LLM EXAM
Commencing on 15.02.2021
Total marks - 60
MCQ QUESTIONS - Total Marks 30
Note: - Attempt All Questions
Each Question Carry Two Marks
Q1.Which rule of interpretation did the Supreme Court apply in A.K.Gopalan vs. State of
Madras( AIR 1950 SC 27 ) to interpret the words “Personal Liberty” in Article 22?
A. The Literal rule
B. The Golden rule
C. The Mischief rule
D. The Purposive rule
Q2. In which landmark judgment has the Supreme Court held that the word law in Article 21
of the Constitution of India “does not mean merely an enacted piece of law but must be just,
fair and reasonable law i.e. which embodies the principles of natural justice” ?
A. A.K. Gopalan vs. State of MadrasAIR 1950 SC 27
B. Maneka Gandhi vs Union Of India 1978 AIR 597
C. Mithu v. State of Punjab, AIR 1983 SC 473
D. K. Roy, Etc vs Union Of India And Anr. 1982 AIR 710
Q3. With respect to arrests according to procedure established by law who can avail of the
procedural safeguards provided in clause (1) and (2) of Article 22 of the Indian Constitution?
A. An enemy alien
B. Persons detained under the law of preventive detention
C. Foreign person detained under the law of preventive detention
D. Citizens and Non-citizens arrested for any offence under the ordinary law
Q4. Which clause of Article 22 gives exclusive power to the Parliament to prescribe
preventive detention for more than three months without obtaining the opinion of the
Advisory Board?
A. Art. 22( 4)
B. Art. 22 (5)
C. Art. 22 (7)
D. Art. 22 (6)
Q5. The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act,
1974 was enacted by the legislature to conserve foreign exchange and prevent smuggling
activities. The legislature enacted the law under the residuary power along with Entry 36 of
list I. What is the subject matter of Entry 36 of list I?
A. Currency, coinage and legal tender; foreign exchange.
B. Public debt of the Union
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C. Stock exchanges and futures markets
D. Banking
Q6. Which of the following Amendments inserted the words “Nothing in Article 13 shall
apply to any amendment made under this Article” in Article 368?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 24th Amendment
D. 22nd Amendment
Q7. In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that an amendment of the
Constitution under Article 368 was “law” within the meaning of Article 13?
A. Golaknath v. State Of Punjab 1967 AIR 1643
B. Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan 1965 AIR 845
C. Shankari Prasad Singh Deo v. Union of India AIR. 1951 SC 458
D. Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru &Ors. v. State of Kerala &Anr.(1973) 4 SCC
225
Q8. Which one of the following principles did not emerge out of Bommai case in relation to
Article 356?
A. Proclamation issued under Art. 356 is subject to judicial review.
B. State Assembly should be dissolved only after the approval of proclamation by
Parliament.
C. If a new political party assumes power at the Centre, it has the authority to dismiss
Ministries formed by other parties in the States.
D. The court may require the Union Government to disclose the, materials on the
basis of which Art.356 was invoked.
Q9. Which of the following Articles providing for fundamental rights cannot be suspended
during the Proclamation of Emergency?
A. Articles 14 and 15
B. Articles 19 and 20
C. Articles 20 and 21
D. Articles 21 and 22
Q10. Which Constitutional Articles defines that only the union has the power to protect states
against external aggression and internal disturbance—
A. Article 359
B. Article 360
C. Article 355
D. Article 361
11.The Sarkaria commission is related to which of the following?
A. Centre and State Relations
B. Banking & Financial Sector
C. Elections Reforms
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D. Freedom of Press In India
12. .Under article 368 the Indian Constitution provide methods of Amendment of
different portions of the constitution?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
13. Which Article empowers the Parliament to make grants to the States which are in
need of financial assistance and not to every State?
A. Article 273
B. Article 374
C. Article 275
D. Article 375
14. .What is the other name for Public Interest Litigation?
A. Class Action Litigation
B. Social Action Litigation
C. Social Interest Litigation
D. All of the above
15. .Which of the following is/are cases in which the speaker of State Legislative
Assembly vacates his office earlier?
A. If he ceases to be a member of the assembly
B. If he resigns by writing to the deputy speaker
C. If he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the
assembly
D. All of the above
ANSWER KEY
QUESTION NUMBER ANSWER
1. A
2. B
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3. D
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. C
11 A
12. C
13 C
14 D
15 D
DESCRIPTIVES QUESTION - Total Marks - 30
Note: - Attempt All Questions
Each Question Carry Three marks
Q.1. Explains the concept of Doctrine of Eclipse.
Q.2. What do you understand by Doctrine of Judicial Review against Executive Act?
Q.3. Analyse the Concept of Financial Emergency.
Q.4 . Explain the freedom of religion in context of the Constitution of India.
Q.5. Define the concept of „State‟ in the light of Constitution of India.
Q.6. Analyse the Right to Privacy.
Q.7 . Highlight the ratio laid down in the case of S.R. Boomai v Union of India.
Q.8 . What was the judicial Dictum with regards to Basic Structure as laid down the
Keshavananda Bharati Vs State of Kerala?
Q.9. Discuss the constitutional provision regarding the amendment of Constitution of India.
Q.10. Analyse the doctrine of reasonable restriction with reference to freedom of speech and
expression.
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