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In Article 394A which language is the authoritative text of the constitution of India?
English
Hindi
Urdu
Bengali
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Constitution made in the English language. same to be revised suitably. purposes, the authoritative text thereof in the Hindi language
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Which Constitutional Article lays down the provision for a National Commission for SC and ST ?
Article 338
Article 339
Article 337
Article 334
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was established by amending Article 338 and inserting a new Article 338A in the Constitution through the Constitution (89th Amendment) Act, 2003.
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Who appoints the Prime Minister of India
Parliament
Lok Sabha
President
Citizens of India
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, who also appoints other ministers on the advice of Prime Minister. The Council is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
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For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ?
Till the age of 65 years
2 years
5 years
6 years
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
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Which year is related to Berubari Case?
1960
1972
1970
1976
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
What is the Berubari case (1960)? He distributed Thanas between India and Pakistan and the boundaries of such Thanas would going to be the ultimate boundary between India and Pakistan. There was this Thana ‘Berubari’ in Jalpaigudi district of West Bengal.
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The idea of ’concurrent list’ in the Indian constitution is taken from the Constitution of …………?
Australia
Canada
Japan
Ireland
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Idea of concurrent list in Indian constitution was borrowed from Australia. There are 52 subjects in concurrent list of VII schedule of Indian Constitution. Both the union as well as the state governments can make laws on the subjects mentioned in the Concurrent list.
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The plan to transfer power to the Indians and partition of the country was laid down in the?
Cripps Mission
Cabinet Mission Plan
The Mountbatten Plan
Simon Commission
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The plan to transfer power to the Indians and partition of the country was laid down in The Mountbatten Plan
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For removal of a Governor from office, the President seeks advice from
Chief Minister of the concerned state
Council of Ministers
Supreme Court
None of them
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The Governor is an agent of the President who holds the office during the pleasure of the President. So, to remove him / her from office, president does not need to seek advice from anybody.
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Which among the following authorities decides , how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?
Parliament of India
Arms Forces Tribunal
President of India
rms Forces themselves
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Answer: Option CExplanation
To decide far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India, is the prerogative of the Parliament under Article 33 & 34. These articles empower the Parliament to restrict, modify or abrogate the fundamental rights to the members of armed forces, para-military forces, police forces, members of intelligence agencies or similar services.
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The model code of conduct for Political parties and candidates to be followed during election is
Enjoined by the supreme court
A voluntary agreement among recognized political parties.
Specified in the representation of the People Act. 1951
Laid down in the constitution of India
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Specified in the representation of the People Act. 1951
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Which of the following is called ‘Mini Constitution’?
42nd Constitutional Amendment
44th constitutional amendment
Government of India Act, 1919
Government of India Act, 1935
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Answer: Option AExplanation
42nd Constitutional Amendment
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What is the minimum age for becoming a member of the State Legislative Council?
18 years
21 years
25 years
30 years
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Answer: Option DExplanation
i) The person should be a citizen of India
ii) not less than 25 years of age to be a member of the Legislative Assembly and not less than 30 years as per Article 173 of Indian Constitution to be a member of the Legislative Council.
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Special provisions for women are made in which of the following?
1. Fundamental duties
2. Fundamental rights
3. DPSP
4. 11th and 12th schedule
Select the correct statements from the following codes
Only 2 and 4
Only 1 and 2
Only 1 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
All the four mentioned above provide special provisions, directions and reservations for women. There are two provisions in the Constitution that seek to achieve political equality.
• No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex (Article 325).
• Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage (Article 326).
The Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 39) secures to men and women equal right to an adequate means of livelihood and equal pay for equal work.
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Which Schedule of the Constitution is related to the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and the Union Territories?
Fourth Schedule
Fifth Schedule
Sixth Schedule
Seventh Schedule
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha. The allocation of seats is made on the basis of the population of each State.
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The minimum age for being eligible to become the Prime Minister of India is
21 years
30 years
25 years
35 years
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
To be eligible for the position of the Prime Minister of India, a person should: Be a citizen of India. Be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. Complete 25 years of age if he is a member of the Lok Sabha or 30 years if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Constitution of India was adopted by constituent assembly on?
25 October, 1948
25 October, 1949
26 November, 1948
26 November, 1949
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
The Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950.
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How many article was there at the time of making Indian constitution?
394
395
396
397
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Answer: Option BExplanation
At the time of making Indian constitution 395 Articles are there in the Constitution of India. But presently there are more than 400 Articles present in the Constitution of India.
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How many Schedule was there at the time of making Indian constitution?
4
8
6
11
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Answer: Option BExplanation
When Indian constitution was made at that time 8 schedule are there. But presently there are 12 schedules in the Constitution of India.
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Which one of the following departments is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
Department of Official Languages
Department of Border Management
Department of Legal Affairs
Department of Jammu & Kashmir Affairs
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
Department of Legal Affairs
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In India when both Offices of President and Vice-President happen to be vacant simultaneously who will discharge the duties of the President ?
Prime Minister
Union Home Minister
Speaker of Lok sabha
Chief Justice of India
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Chief Justice of India
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The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court of India to adjudicate disputes between the Centre and the States through:
Appellate Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
Advisory Jurisdiction
Writ Jurisdiction
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Original Jurisdiction
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Who appointed the Chief Justice and Other Judges of the Supreme Court of India?
Prime Minister of India
The Governor of the concerning State
President of India
The C.M of the concerned State
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
President of India
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Total No. of six fundamental rights in Constitution of India is:
12
8
5
6
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
1.Right to equality 2.Right to freedom 3.Cultural and education rights 4.Constitutional remedies 5.Right for protection 6.Right to vote
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How much time it took for Constituent Assembly to finalize the constitution?
2 Years 5 Months 20 Days
2 Years 11 Months 18 Days
2 Years 9 Months 8 Days
2 Years 7 Months 18 Days
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Answer: Option BExplanation
2 Years 11 Months 18 Days
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