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21. Who headed the committee on Chief Commissioners’ Provinces in the Constituent Assembly?
[A] B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] K M Munshi
[D] Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
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Correct Answer: A [B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya]
Notes:
The Committee on Chief Commissioners’ Provinces was headed by B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya. He was an activist and a political leader in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He is the author of the book “History of the Indian National Congress”.
22. A bill for the creation of new State in India is required to be passed in Parliament by?
[A] Simple majority
[B] Two-third majority
[C] Two-third majority plus ratification by half of all states
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Simple majority ]
Notes:
The Parliament may by law with a simple majority form a new State and no special procedure as in case of an amendment to the Constitution is required. According to the Article 4 (2) such a law shall not be deemed to be an Amendment to the Constitution of India.
23. How many Fundamental Rights did the Indian Constitution contain initially ?
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
The Constitution as enacted on 26th January, 1950 provided for seven Fundamental Rights. However Right to Property i.e., Article 31 was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights and was made only a legal right.
24. Which of the following amendment is related to the formation of cooperative societies?
[A] 97th Amendment Act of 2011
[B] 42nd Amendment Act of 1976
[C] 44th Amendment Act of 1974
[D] 86th Amendment Act of 2002
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Correct Answer: A [97th Amendment Act of 2011]
Notes:
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43 B).
25. How much majority is required to amend federal provisions in the Constitution of India?
[A] Simple majority of each house of Parliament
[B] Special majority of each house of Parliament
[C] One-fourth majority of each house of Parliament
[D] Special majority of each house of Parliament plus ratification by half of the states with simple majority
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Correct Answer: D [Special majority of each house of Parliament plus ratification by half of the states with simple majority]
Notes:
If a bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution of India it must passed by both the houses of Parliament with special majority and must also be ratified by legislatures of half of the states with simple majority.
26. In which case the Supreme Court laid down the doctrine of ‘Basic Structure’?
[A] Indira Nehru Gandhi case
[B] Minerva Mills case
[C] Central Coal Fields Ltd. Case
[D] Kesavananda Bharati case
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Correct Answer: D [Kesavananda Bharati case]
Notes:
In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) the Supreme Court laid down a new doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ (or ‘basic features’) of the Constitution. It ruled that the power of Parliament under Article 368 does not enable it to alter the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution of India.
27. Which of the following are included in the basic structure of the constitution of India?
1. Supremacy of the Constitution
2. Judicial Review
3. Principle of equality
4. Free and fair elections
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Supreme Court is yet to define what constitutes the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. From the various judgments, the following features mentioned above have emerged as ‘basic features’ of the Constitution of India.
28. Which of the following described the British system of government as ‘prime ministerial government’?
[A] K.M. Munshi
[B] Jennings
[C] Mackintosh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mackintosh]
Notes:
Political analysts like Cross-man, Mackintosh and others have described the British system of government as ‘prime
ministerial government’. This holds true in the Indian context too as the Prime Minister’s power, influence and position have increased significantly vis-a-vis the cabinet.
29. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Prime Minister?
1. He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president.
2. He presides over the meeting of council of ministers.
3. He can bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from office.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president. The President can appoint only those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Prime Minister. He guides, directs, controls, and coordinates the activities of all the ministers. He is also empowered to bring about the collapse of the council of ministers
by resigning from office. Therefor all the statements are correct.
30. Who can recommend recommend dissolution of the Lok Sabha to President at any time?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Council of Ministers
[C] Lok Sabha
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: A [Prime Minister]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India advises the President with regard to summoning and proroguing of the sessions of the Parliament of India. He can also recommend dissolution of the Lok Sabha to President a any time.
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