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The Post-Independence Period and the Development of Indian Law

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Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

  1. H.J. Kania

  2. M.C. Chagla

  3. Y.V. Chandrachud

  4. P.N. Bhagwati

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from January 26, 1950, to November 6, 1951.

Which case established the basic structure doctrine in Indian constitutional law?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab

  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India

  4. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), the Supreme Court of India held that the Parliament cannot amend the Constitution in a way that alters its basic structure.

Which law was enacted to protect the civil rights of Dalits?

  1. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

  2. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955

  3. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

  4. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 was enacted to protect the civil rights of Dalits and to prevent discrimination against them.

Which law was enacted to reform the Hindu law of inheritance?

  1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

  2. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

  3. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

  4. The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 was enacted to reform the Hindu law of inheritance and to provide for equal rights of inheritance for men and women.

Which law was enacted to abolish the zamindari system in India?

  1. The Zamindari Abolition Act, 1948

  2. The Land Reforms Act, 1950

  3. The Land Acquisition Act, 1894

  4. The Estate Duty Act, 1953

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zamindari Abolition Act, 1948 was enacted to abolish the zamindari system in India and to distribute land to the tillers.

Which law was enacted to provide for the nationalization of banks in India?

  1. The Banking Regulation Act, 1949

  2. The State Bank of India Act, 1955

  3. The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970

  4. The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 was enacted to provide for the nationalization of banks in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of the environment in India?

  1. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  2. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted to provide for the protection of the environment in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of consumer rights in India?

  1. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

  2. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930

  3. The Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976

  4. The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted to provide for the protection of consumer rights in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of women from domestic violence in India?

  1. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

  2. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  3. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

  4. The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was enacted to provide for the protection of women from domestic violence in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the right to information in India?

  1. The Right to Information Act, 2005

  2. The Official Secrets Act, 1923

  3. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  4. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Right to Information Act, 2005 was enacted to provide for the right to information in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the protection of children from sexual offenses in India?

  1. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

  2. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

  3. The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  4. The Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 was enacted to provide for the protection of children from sexual offenses in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the establishment of the National Green Tribunal in India?

  1. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

  2. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  3. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted to provide for the establishment of the National Green Tribunal in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

  1. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017

  2. The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

  3. The Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

  4. The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017 was enacted to provide for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.

Which law was enacted to provide for the regulation of the cryptocurrency industry in India?

  1. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021

  2. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Digital Currency Bill, 2022

  3. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Virtual Digital Assets Bill, 2023

  4. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Digital Rupee Bill, 2024

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 was enacted to provide for the regulation of the cryptocurrency industry in India.

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