Constitutional Government and Separation of Powers

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Which of the following principles is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?

Budget

Supremacy of the Constitution (correct)

Federation

Doctrine of separation of powers (correct)

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the concept of Judicial Review?

Article 13 (correct)

Article 1

Article 310

Article 226

What is the term used in Article 1 to describe India?

Federation

Welfare state

Sovereign democratic republic

Union of states (correct)

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?

Budget Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is part of the basic structure of the Constitution?

Federal character Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the system of government in India?

Parliamentary system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Articles grants power to the judiciary to review laws?

Article 226 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases is used to describe India in the Constitution?

Union of states Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to specify which castes or tribes are to be treated as SCs and STs in each state and union territory?

President Signup and view all the answers

What is the constitutional provision for the removal of Judges, High Court Judges, and Chief Election Commissioners?

Proved misbehaviour or incapacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the constitutional provision for the removal of the chairman or any other member of the UPSC?

Misbehaviour Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the definition of Anglo-Indians in the Constitution of India?

Mentioned and Defined Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the definition of 'Schedule Tribe' in the Constitution of India?

Only Mentioned Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the definition of 'Leader of the House' in the Constitution of India?

Not Mentioned Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to specify which castes or tribes are to be treated as SCs and STs in a particular state?

President Signup and view all the answers

What is the ground for removal of Judges of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Chief Election Commissioners?

Proved misbehaviour or incapacity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts is not explicitly defined in the Constitution?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment added the term 'Socialist' to the Preamble?

42nd Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Which article empowers the state to maintain public order?

Article 19(2) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the 'basic features' of the Constitution?

Secularism Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is used in various articles, including Articles 19, 21, and 22?

Reasonable restriction Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned in Article 22(6)?

Public order Signup and view all the answers

What was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?

Secularism and Socialism Signup and view all the answers

Which article mentions public interest?

Article 302 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of office of members of Rajya Sabha as per the Indian Constitution?

6 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage of total strength required for the opposition party in the Lok Sabha?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Is the term of office of the Attorney General fixed by the Constitution?

No Signup and view all the answers

Who aids and advises the Governor in a state?

Council of Ministers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of the Prime Minister as per the Indian Constitution?

Not fixed by the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Who is removed from office for the violation of the Constitution?

Vice President Signup and view all the answers

What does the Constitution of India provide to safeguard the citizens' liberties and preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based?

Judicial review Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner?

6 years or age of 65 years, whichever earlier Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?

Defined in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights, and democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the Uniform Civil Code in the Indian Constitution?

Mentioned in Article 44 but not defined Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Contingency Fund of India?

To meet unforeseen expenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the 'Cabinet' in the Indian Constitution?

Not mentioned in the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the Money Bill in the Indian Constitution?

Cannot be rejected by the President Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of funding for the expenditure and salaries of the ECI?

Consolidated Fund of India Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitutional Concepts

The concept of Judicial Review is not explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution, but it is implied in Articles 13, 32, 136, 142, and 226.
The term "Federation" is not used or defined in the Constitution, but the Federal character of the Constitution forms the basic structure.
The Constitution does not mention the term "Budget," but it empowers the President to specify the expenditures under Articles 341 and 342.

Anglo-Indians and Scheduled Castes/Tribes

The Constitution defines Anglo-Indians in Article 366(2).
The lists of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) vary from state to state and union territory to union territory, as specified by the President under Articles 341 and 342.

Removal of Judges, Misbehaviour, and Incapacity

The grounds for removal of Judges, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), and other Election Commissioners include proved misbehaviour and incapacity, but the Constitution does not define what constitutes 'incapacity'.
Misbehaviour is defined in Article 317(4) in the context of the removal of the Chairman or any other member of the UPSC.

Leadership and Public Order

The concept of "Leader of the House" is not mentioned in the Constitution, but it is mentioned in the rules of the Lok Sabha.
The Constitution does not define "public order," but it empowers the state to maintain public order under various provisions like Article 19(2).

Socialist, Secular, and Democratic

The Constitution does not explicitly define "Socialist," but it was added by the 42nd Amendment, and India follows democratic socialism.
Secularism is one of the 'basic features' of the Constitution, added by the 42nd Amendment to the Preamble.

Uniform Civil Code and Federalism

Article 44 mentions the Uniform Civil Code, but it does not define it.
The Federal character of the Constitution forms the basic structure, but the term "federal" is not used or defined in the Constitution.

Other Concepts

The Constitution does not explicitly define "public interest," but it is mentioned in various articles like 22(6), 31A(b), 31A(c), 263, and 302.
The concept of "reasonable restriction" is used in various articles, but it is not explicitly defined.
The term "Council of Ministers" is mentioned in the Constitution, but "Cabinet" is not mentioned.

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