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Constitutional Framework & Development

55 questions in Indian Polity.

Asked in 2014, 2013, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

2013 · Q11Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

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 legislatures of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2008 · Q99Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, four languages were added to the languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22?

  1. (a)Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act
  2. (b)Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act
  3. (c)Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act
  4. (d)Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act
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Official answer(c) Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act

2006 · Q23Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

What does the 104th Constitution Amendment Bill relate to?

  1. (a)Abolition of Legislative Councils in certain States
  2. (b)Introduction of dual citizenship for persons of Indian origin living outside India
  3. (c)Providing reservation to women in Parliament and State Legislatures
  4. (d)Free and compulsory education to children between the age of 6 and 14 years
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Official answer(c) Providing reservation to women in Parliament and State Legislatures

2004 · Q5Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The Constitution Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946.
  2. (b)Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India.
  3. (c)The First Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947.
  4. (d)The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950.
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Official answer(a) The Constitution Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946.

2004 · Q17Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a)It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States
  2. (b)It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
  3. (c)It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
  4. (d)It allocates seats in the Council of States
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Official answer(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States

2004 · Q146Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?

  1. (a)Attorney General of India - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  2. (b)Judges of the Supreme Court - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Attorney General of India - Members of Parliament
  3. (c)Attorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament
  4. (d)Judges of the Supreme Court - Attorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Members of Parliament
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Official answer(b) Judges of the Supreme Court - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Attorney General of India - Members of Parliament

2003 · Q52Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Match List I (Item in the Indian Constitution) with List II (Country from which it was derived) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list. List I (Item in the Indian Constitution) A. Directive Principles of State Policy B. Fundamental Rights C. Concurrent List in Union-State Relations D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union List II (Country from which it was derived) 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. Ireland 4. United Kingdom 5. USA Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)5 4 1 2
  2. (b)3 5 2 1
  3. (c)5 4 2 1
  4. (d)3 5 1 2
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Official answer(d) 3 5 1 2

2002 · Q140Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the

  1. (a)continuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment
  2. (b)free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years
  3. (c)reservation of 30 per cent posts for women in government recruitments
  4. (d)allocation of a greater number of parliamentary seats for recently created States
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Official answer(b) free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

2001 · Q23Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Amendments to the Constitution) I. The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 II. The Constitution (Seventy-fifth Amendment) Act, 1994 III. The Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000 IV. The Constitution (Eighty-third Amendment) Act, 2000 List II (Contents) A) Establishment of State-level Rent Tribunals Act, 1991 B) No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh C) Constitution of Panchayats in Villages or at other local levels D) Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission E) According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi Codes:

  1. (a)I-E, II-A, III-D, IV-B
  2. (b)I-A, II-E, III-C, IV-D
  3. (c)I-E, II-A, III-C, IV-D
  4. (d)I-A, II-E, III-D, IV-B
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Official answer(a) I-E, II-A, III-D, IV-B

2001 · Q91Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a)It lists the distribution of power between the Union and the States
  2. (b)It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
  3. (c)It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
  4. (d)It allocates seats in the Council of States
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Official answer(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States