21. In which year, first Official Language Commission was constituted?
[A] 1952
[B] 1955
[C] 1958
[D] 1959
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
The first official language commission was appointed in 1955 with B.G. Kher as chairman and it submitted its report in 1956 which was presented to parliament in 1957 and examined by a joint parliamentary committee.
22. Town Planning Committees are constituted as per which among the following amendments of Indian Constitution?
[A] 73rd
[B] 74th
[C] 75th
[D] 76th
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23. Who among the following is the final interpreter & guardian of Indian Constitution?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Supreme Court
[D] Supreme Court as well as High Court
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Correct Answer: C [Supreme Court]
24. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college comprising votes of __________?
[A] Only members of Parliament
[B] Members of Parliament & members of Legislative Assemblies
[C] Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative assemblies and Members of legislative councils
[D] Members of Rajya Sabha only
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Correct Answer: A [Only members of Parliament]
Notes:
Like Presidential election, election of vice president is held via system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote {indirect election}. However, Vice President is elected by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs. The MLAs or MLCs have no role to play here. This sounds to be an anomaly but it is justified by giving logic that Vice President works as president of the whole country in rare occasions when President is not available. In normal circumstances, his work is to preside the Rajya Sabha.
25. The preamble of Constitution of India is ________?
[A] A part of constitution
[B] Not a part of constitution
[C] is an annexure to constitution
[D] A schedule of the Constitution
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Correct Answer: A [A part of constitution]
26. The constitution of India derives its ultimate authority from ____?
[A] Supreme Court of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C] People of India
[D] Constituent Assembly of India
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Correct Answer: C [People of India]
Notes:
The Constitution draws its authority from the people and has been promulgated in the name of the people. This is evident from the Preamble which states “We the people of India …. do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.” This implies that the direct authority of the people cannot be claimed or usurped by the legislature. Under the constitution, legislature is a representative body but people constitute the ultimate sovereign.
27. Delhi was called national Capital Territory by which amendment Act ?
[A] 63rd
[B] 69th
[C] 91st
[D] 93rd
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28. Which among the following is true about duration of an Emergency under Article 356 and 352?
[A] Maximum duration under Article 356 can be of three years while under Article 352 it may continue indefinitely
[B] Maximum duration under Article 352 can be of three years while under Article 356 it may continue indefinitely
[C] Maximum duration under Article 356 as well as Article 352 , is three years
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Maximum duration under Article 356 can be of three years while under Article 352 it may continue indefinitely]
Notes:
Article 352: Prior to 44th Amendment Bill 1978, a proclamation of emergency under article 352 could remain in force in the first instance for 2 months. However once approved by the parliament the emergency could remain in force indefinitely. Now, the 44th amendment has cut this power of the executive down.
After the 44th amendment, a proclamation of emergency may remain in force in the first instance for one month. Such Proclamation, if approved by the parliament shall remain in force for a period of 6 months (unless revoked earlier) . For further continuance approval would be required from the parliament for every 6 months. So on approval of the parliament and not on the discretion of the executive the emergency may continue for a longer time.
29. Which among the following is true about tenure of India’s President?
[A] Elected for 5 years but eligible for immediate re election and can serve for two terms.
[B] Elected for 5 years but eligible for immediate re election and can serve for any number of terms
[C] Elected for 5 years and not eligible for re election
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Elected for 5 years but eligible for immediate re election and can serve for any number of terms]
30. Which among the following is known as Upper House?
[A] Loksabha
[B] Rajyasabha
[C] Legislative assembly
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Rajyasabha]
