Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India : 1. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the ‘Constitution of India’. 2. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed. 3. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26" January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?
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Consider statements that an Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right and can come into effect retrospectively.
View question →Which listed constitutional amendment subjects require ratification by at least half the State Legislatures before presidential assent?
View question →Which subjects fall under the Union/State distribution provisions in the Seventh Schedule, including extent of executive power and Governor’s office?
View question →Consider statements on the Governor’s immunity from court proceedings, criminal proceedings during office, and legislative privilege.
View question →Consider statements on the exercise of President’s power, criminal proceedings against the Governor, and legislative privilege.
View question →Consider the following statements: 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View question →The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
View question →Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India? 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. 2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. 3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below:
View question →As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of: 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Repeal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
View question →Which one of the follo.wing statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
View question →In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
View question →Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. 3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence. How many of the above statements are correct?
View question →Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day : Statement-! : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens. Statement-11 : On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
View question →Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the Président of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?
View question →What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
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View question →At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
View question →Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
View question →A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
View question →Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India defines its ‘Basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy 2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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View question →Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below :
View question →Which of the following statements is/are correct rewarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months per-delivery and three months per-delivery paid leave. 2. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily. 3. Women whit two children get reduced entitlements. Selected the Corrected answer using the code given below.
View question →Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
View question →With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements : 1. No High court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid. 2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View question →Consider the following statements: 1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review. 2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View question →The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the Prime minister ship of
View question →Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View question →With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State. 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of following statements given above is/are Correct?
View question →In the federation established by The Government on India Act of 1935. Residuary Power were given to the
View question →Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View question →Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law” ? 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People’s responsibility to the Government 4. Liberty and civil rights Select the correct answer using the code given below :
View question →Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
View question →Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
View question →The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
View question →“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the
View question →Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
View question →Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
View question →With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements: 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
View question →Consider the following statements 1\. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2\. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View question →Which of the following is/ are among the fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**
View question →The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provide in the
View question →Which of the following is/ are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces. 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces **Select the correct answer using the codes given below**:
View question →Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule S**elect the correct answer using the codes given below:**
View question →Under the constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
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