General Knowledge Quiz

The Cabinet Mission Plan was designed to form the Constituent Assembly which would draft a new constitution for India. It resulted in the formation of the Constituent Assembly which was established under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.

Jawaharlal Nehru presented the Objective Resolution, outlining the goals of the Constitution, in 1947.

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<p>Territories of the states, Union Territories (UTs), Territories acquired by the Government of India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The four important aspects of the preamble of the Indian constitution are the source of authority of the constitution, the nature of the Indian state, the objectives of the constitution, and the date of adoption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The essential features of Fundamental Rights are: They are not absolute but qualified, they are available only to citizens, they strike a balance between rights of individuals and those of the society, rights are available against the government, they are justiciable in nature, they are defended by the constitution, they can be suspended during national emergencies or when martial law is in place, they can be restricted, and they can be enforced by a court of law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 32 of the Indian Constitution grants every citizen the right to constitutional remedies, allowing them to approach the Supreme Court directly to enforce their fundamental rights if those rights are violated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right to Property</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'socialist' in the context of the Indian Socialist principle signifies a commitment to a social order that promotes economic and social equality, reducing disparities in wealth and income, and fostering a more equitable distribution of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>‘Republic’ signifies that India is a democratic republic, where the highest office of the nation is not reserved for a hereditary monarchy but is open to all citizens through democratic elections. It implies that no one has the right to rule by virtue of birth or family lineage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key features of the Indian federal structure are: Dual Polity with a balanced system of governance with a strong center, a written constitution, a division of powers between the Centre and states, a system of checks and balances through separation of powers, and a supreme court that can exercise judicial review to ensure the proper balance of power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adequate resources should be transferred to these bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 73rd Amendment Act, known as the Panchayati Raj Act, 1992, gave constitutional recognition to the Panchayati Raj Institutions, making them the third tier of governance in India's federal structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All Of The Above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The GVKRao Committee observed that the bureaucratization of Panchayati Raj Institutions had led to a lackadaisical performance, hindering their effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The LM Singhvi committee recommended that the Panchayati Raj system be constitutionally recognized, that Nyaya Panchayats (justice panchayats) be established for clusters of villages, and that Gram Sabhas (village councils) be empowered as the center for democratic decentralization and resource allocation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 74th Amendment Act, known as the Municipal Corporation Act, 1992, provided for direct elections to all positions within municipalities, the formation of Wards Committees, and mandated the creation of both State and District Planning Committees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The PDI aims to measure the performance of panchayats in localizing the Sustainable Development Goals and reflects their role in achieving targeted developmental outcomes. It utilizes a grading system to evaluate their performance, which can be used to track progress and improve the effectiveness of local governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, regulates the publication of newspapers and books in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Unlimited Power of Parliament to Amend the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Supreme Court's jurisprudence exhibits a nuanced understanding of the relationship between Fundamental Rights (FRs) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs). While the court has held that FRs are sacrosanct and enjoy supremacy over DPSPs, it has also acknowledged the role of DPSPs as a vital part of India's social and economic policy, aiming to establish a welfare state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three different types of emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are National Emergency, President's Rule, and Financial Emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key differences between martial law and a national emergency are the scope of their application and the suspension of Fundamental Rights (FRs). Martial law applies to specific areas where law and order need to be restored temporarily. It usually restricts FRs, while a national emergency can be declared for the entire country and suspends certain FRs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President can take up the functions of the state government, authorize Parliament to exercise the powers of the state legislature, suspend constitutional provisions, and dismiss the council of ministers and the state legislature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial emergency, as outlined in Article 360 of the Constitution, is declared when the financial stability or credit of India is threatened. This can occur due to a severe economic crisis, or a situation that threatens the country's financial system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Lok Sabha is the lower and directly elected house with a larger size, while the Rajya Sabha is the upper house and is constituted through a complex system of both direct and nominated members. The Lok Sabha is often considered more powerful as a bicameral legislature. The Rajya Sabha has several important powers, including the power to review and pass bills and the power to ratify amendments to the constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Lok Sabha, the House of People, is the lower house of the Indian Parliament. It is responsible for passing money bills, initiating no-confidence motions, and deciding on the President's rule during a national emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers