The CLAT exam requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and careful reading, along with a clear understanding of the Basics of Constitution. This article provides a set of MCQs on Basics of Constitution to help you practice and strengthen your knowledge with the help of detailed solutions, which will support your CLAT 2026 exam preparation.
Whether you're revising the basics or testing your knowledge, these MCQs will serve as a valuable practice resource.
The CLAT 2026 exam is expected to follow a similar trend to the CLAT 2025, with a total of 120 questions for one mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
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CLAT MCQs on Basics of Constitution
1. Identify the correct statement:
A Federalism implies a system of government which embodies a division of powers between a central and a number of regional authorities
B Federalism implies a system of government which embodies a division of powers between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
C Federalism implies a system of Government which embodies Parliamentary supremacy
D None of these
2. Consider the following statements: I. In a recent Supreme Court verdict pronounced by Justice Markandeya Katju and Justice Gyan Sudha Mishra, the court upheld the constitutionality of the Hajj subsidy.
II. Muslims are not the only beneficiaries of the secular state's generosity. Hindus have also received substantial financial support from the Government.
Which of the statements mentioned above is correct?
II. Muslims are not the only beneficiaries of the secular state's generosity. Hindus have also received substantial financial support from the Government.
Which of the statements mentioned above is correct?
A I only
B II only
C Both I and II
D Neither I nor II
3. Match Schedule I and Schedule II and choose the appropriate answer:
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A i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4
B i-2, ii-4, iii-3, iv-1
C i-1, ii-3, iii-4, iv-2
D i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1
4. Mr. Samay was severely hurt while working in his factory and fell unconscious. He was rushed to a hospital by his fellow workers. In the hospital (at emergency/casualty ward) the doctors opined that he should be operated immediately. While conducting preliminary examinations, he was found to be HIV positive. The doctors are in a dilemma regarding what should they do first—
A Doctors should operate first
B Doctors should inform his family members
C Doctors should inform his employers
D Doctors should not inform anyone because it would violate patient's right of privacy
5. Match the Schedule I and II and choose the appropriate answer —
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A i–1, ii–2, iii–3
B i–1, ii–3, iii–2
C i–2, ii–3, iii–1
D i–3, ii–2, iii–1
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