Questions and Answers
Which of the following fundamental rights cannot be suspended during a National Emergency? (Select one)
Which of the following doctrines is applied to invalidate a law that violates the fundamental structure of the Constitution? (Select one)
Which Article of the Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? (Select one)
The term ‘procedure established by law’ in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of which country? (Select one)
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The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India is notable because it: (Select one)
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The concept of 'Collective Responsibility' of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha is enshrined in which Article of the Constitution? (Select one)
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Which of the following parliamentary committees in India is tasked with scrutinizing the expenditure of the government? (Select one)
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The Vice-President of India can be removed from office before the expiry of the term by a resolution passed by: (Select one)
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A Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament is summoned for which of the following purposes? (Select one)
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Who among the following presides over a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament? (Select one)
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Which of the following is not a ground for impeachment of the President of India? (Select one)
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The Prime Minister is described as the ‘first among equals’ in the Council of Ministers. This concept is rooted in which principle? (Select one)
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Which of the following situations would result in the resignation of the Prime Minister of India? (Select one)
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Which of the following conditions is not required for a person to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha? (Select one)
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The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha is based on which of the following criteria? (Select one)
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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere after water vapor? (Select one)
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Which of the following climatic phenomena causes ‘cold wave’ conditions in northern India during winter? (Select one)
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Study Notes
Fundamental Rights and Constitutional Provisions
- Right to life and personal liberty cannot be suspended during a National Emergency.
- The Doctrine of Basic Structure is employed to invalidate laws that contravene the fundamental structure of the Constitution.
- Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
- The phrase "procedure established by law" in Article 21 was derived from Japan's Constitution.
- The 42nd Amendment introduced "secular" and "socialist" into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
Functions of Parliament
- Collective Responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha is enshrined in Article 75.
- The Public Accounts Committee is responsible for examining government expenditure.
- The Vice-President can be removed by a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha.
- A Joint Sitting of Parliament is convened to resolve deadlocks on ordinary bills.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over Joint Sessions of both Houses of Parliament.
Presidency and Prime Ministerial Powers
- Proclamation of Emergency is not a ground for the impeachment of the President of India.
- The Prime Minister embodies the principle of Collective Responsibility, termed "first among equals" in the Council of Ministers.
- A vote of no confidence in the Lok Sabha requires the resignation of the Prime Minister.
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Dynamics
- To be elected as a Rajya Sabha member, one must be a citizen of India, possess qualifications set by Parliament, but does not need to be at least 25 years old.
- Rajya Sabha seat allocation is based on the state population.
Climate and Environmental Facts
- Carbon Dioxide is the second most prevalent greenhouse gas after water vapor in Earth's atmosphere.
- Western disturbances are responsible for cold wave conditions in northern India during winter.
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Test your knowledge on Constitutional Law and the fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution. This quiz covers topics such as the suspension of rights during a National Emergency and doctrines used in constitutional interpretation. Prepare to challenge your understanding of crucial legal principles.
