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31. Which one of the following is a part of the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?
[A] To value and preserve the rich heritage of our country
[B] Separation of judiciary from executive
[C] Abolition of untouchability
[D] Free and compulsory education
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Correct Answer: A [To value and preserve the rich heritage of our country]
Notes:
According to Article 51A (f) of the Constitution of India it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture.
32. Which of the following committees is related to Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?
[A] Verma Committee
[B] Sarkaria Commisssion
[C] Punchi Commission
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Verma Committee]
Notes:
The Verma Committee which was constituted on Fundamental Duties of the Citizens in 1999 identified the existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some of the Fundamental Duties.
33. Who is the head of the government according to the Constitution of India?
[A] Chief Justice of India
[B] President
[C] Vice President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: D [Prime Minister]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India the President is the nominal executive while the Prime Minister is the real executive. Thus, the President is head of the State, while the Prime Minister is head of the government of India.
34. Who has the power to remove the President of India?
[A] Parliament
[B] Lok Sabha
[C] Rajya Sabha
[D] Chief Justice of India
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Correct Answer: A [Parliament]
Notes:
According to Article 56(1)(b) of the Constitution of India the President can be removed from his/her office by the process of impeachment for the violation of the constitution of India.
35. On whose recommendation the President dissolves the Lok Sabha?
[A] Election Commission
[B] Rajya Sabha
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Cabinet
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Correct Answer: D [Cabinet]
Notes:
According to Article 82 (2) (b) of the Constitution of India the President is empowered to dissolve the House of People, that is, the Lok Sabha on the advice of Council of Ministers as per Article 74 (1).
36. Which Constitutional Amendment made it obligatory for the President to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill?
[A] 23rd
[B] 24th
[C] 25th
[D] 26th
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Correct Answer: B [24th]
Notes:
The President cannot exercise any veto power in case of a constitutional amendment bill. The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
37. Which Article deals with the duties of the Prime Minister of India?
[A] Article 77
[B] Article 78
[C] Article 79
[D] Article 80
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Correct Answer: B [Article 78]
Notes:
Article 78 of the Constitution of India says that it shall be the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
38. In which year the Supreme Court held that even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers does not cease to hold office?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
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Correct Answer: B [1971]
Notes:
In the year 1971, the Supreme Court of India held that ‘even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers does not cease to hold office. Hence, the president cannot exercise the executive power without the aid and advise of the
council of ministers.
39. Who among the following persons doesn’t take oath of the office?
[A] Speaker
[B] President
[C] Vice-President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [Speaker]
Notes:
The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha do not take oath of the office. Article 93 of the Indian constitution talks about the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
40. Which year is related to the formation of Rajya Sabha for the first time?
[A] 1949
[B] 1950
[C] 1951
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
The Rajya Sabha was constituted on 3rd April, 1952 for the first time. The Article 80 lays down that the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha should be 250 out of which 12 are to be nominated by the President.
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