Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
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41. Which of the following stages is related to general discussion of Bill in Lok Sabha?
[A] Introduction of the Bill
[B] Second reading
[C] Third reading
[D] Report stage
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Correct Answer: B [Second reading]
Notes:
A Bill has to pass through three stages in a house of Parliament. The general discussion on a Bill in Parliament takes place in the second stage. First a general discussion happens then a clause by clause discussion happens.
42. Which of the following is not a demerit of system proportional representation?
[A] Highly expensive
[B] No scope for organising by-elections
[C] Promotes minority thinking and group interests
[D] It establishes intimate contacts between voters and representatives
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Correct Answer: D [It establishes intimate contacts between voters and representatives]
Notes:
The system of proportional representation has a number of demerits. It is highly expensive and does not give any scope for organising by-elections. It eliminates intimate contacts between voters and representatives. It promotes minority thinking and group interests and decreases the significance of voter.
43. Which of the following is not a source from which the Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties?
[A] Constitution of India
[B] President of India
[C] Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha
[D] Parliamentary Conventions
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
There are three sources from which the Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties. They are: the Constitution of India, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, and Parliamentary Conventions.
44. The 25th Amendment Act, 1971 provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles contained in Article 39 (b) or (c) cannot be challenged on the ground of violation of the rights guaranteed under which of the following articles?
[A] Article 15, 20 & 32
[B] Article 16, 18 & 29
[C] Article 14, 19 & 31
[D] Article 19, 24 & 26
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Correct Answer: C [Article 14, 19 & 31]
Notes:
The 25th Constitutional Amendment of 1971 provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles contained in Article 39 (b) or (c) cannot be challenged on the ground of violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
45. Which amendment provided for an authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi language?
[A] 51st Amendment Act, 1984
[B] 58th Amendment Act, 1987
[C] 61st Amendment Act, 1989
[D] 62nd Amendment Act, 1989
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Correct Answer: B [58th Amendment Act, 1987]
Notes:Fifty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of India provided for an authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi language. It gave the same legal sanctity to the Hindi version of the Constitution.
46. In which year the Supreme Court adopted the Collegium System for the appointment of Judges of Supreme Court of India?
[A] 1993
[B] 1997
[C] 2001
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: A [1993]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India adopted the Collegium System for the appointment of the judges in the year 1993. This system has its genesis in three Supreme Court judgement collectively known as the Three Judges Case.
47. Which of the following has the power to transfer any case anywhere in India?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Supreme Court
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: C [Supreme Court]
Notes:
According to Article 139A of the Constitution of India the Supreme Court has the right to transfer any case anywhere in the territory of India. The Supreme Court can also withdraw the case or cases pending before the High Court and dispose of all the cases to itself.
48. In which year was the first Inter-State Council was set up?
[A] 1990
[B] 1991
[C] 1992
[D] 1993
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Correct Answer: A [1990]
Notes:
Under Article 263 of the Constitution the President can establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and discuss subject of common interest between the Centre and the states. Such a council was set up in 1990 for the first time.
49. According to which Article both the Centre and the states are empowered to make discretionary grants?
[A] Article 282
[B] Article 283
[C] Article 284
[D] Article 285
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Correct Answer: A [Article 282]
Notes:
Article 282 of the Constitution empowers both the Centre and the states to make any grants for any public purpose, even if it is not within their respective legislative competence. These grants are also known as discretionary grants because the Centre is under no obligation to give these grants and the matter lies within its discretion.
50. How many inter-state water tribunals have been set up so far?
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
So far the Central government has set up nine inter-state water dispute tribunals. The first inter-state water tribunal was constituted in the year 1969 called the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-I.
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