Sectional Test on Constitutional Law for CLAT PG

Adtiya Aryan19 July 20252 min read

This sectional test on Constitutional Law has been carefully curated for CLAT PG aspirants who want to strengthen their understanding of fundamental constitutional concepts, doctrines, and landmark judgments.

Each of the ten questions is moderately challenging and aligned with the evolving CLAT PG pattern. The answers and detailed explanations are supported by authoritative sources like M.P. Jain, V.N. Shukla, and landmark Supreme Court decisions. Use this test to assess your preparation and gain conceptual clarity.

Q1. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution cannot be amended by a simple majority?

A. Article 2
B. Article 3
C. Article 368
D. Article 100

Q2. In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, which of the following was held?

A. The Parliament has no power to amend the Constitution
B. Fundamental Rights cannot be abridged
C. The Preamble is not a part of the Constitution
D. The basic structure of the Constitution cannot be abrogated

Q3. The principle of “procedure established by law” under Article 21 was interpreted to include substantive due process in which case?

A. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
B. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
C. Gopalan v. State of Kerala
D. ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla

Q4. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws?

A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 15
D. Article 21

Q5. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 did not introduce which of the following?

A. Fundamental Duties
B. Words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble
C. Administrative Tribunals
D. Right to Education under Article 21A

Q6. Which of the following judgments upheld the constitutionality of reservations in promotions for SCs/STs?

A. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992)
B. M. Nagaraj v. Union of India (2006)
C. Champakam Dorairajan v. State of Madras (1951)
D. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)

Q7. Which of the following features is part of the “basic structure” of the Constitution?

A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Judicial review
C. Emergency provisions
D. Amendment procedure

Q8. Under Article 226, the High Court has jurisdiction to issue writs:

A. Only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights
B. Only for violation of legal rights
C. For both Fundamental Rights and legal rights
D. Only when Article 32 is not applicable

Q9. Which of the following constitutional amendments curtailed the power of judicial review during the Emergency?

A. 24th Amendment
B. 39th Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 42nd Amendment

Q10. In which case did the Supreme Court hold that secularism is part of the basic structure?

A. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
B. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C. S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
D. I.R. Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu

Answer Key with Detailed Explanations

Q. No.	Ans	Explanation
1	C	Article 368 deals with the procedure for amending the Constitution. It can only be amended by a special majority. (Art. 368, M.P. Jain)
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