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. (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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

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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 (A)</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

The transfer of authority from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858 marks the beginning of formal British governance in India.

The Morley-Minto Reforms introduced initial elements of Indian representation in governance, laying the groundwork for greater Indian participation.

The Communal Award, introduced in 1932, aimed to address communal representation, but contributed to tensions between communities.

The Government of India Act, 1935, established a framework for a constitution, leading to the establishment of the Constituent Assembly.

The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a unified Constituent Assembly for India, but it was rejected by the Muslim League, ultimately leading to the partition of India.

The Constituent Assembly was established by the Cabinet Mission Plan in 1946 with 389 members, 296 from British India and 93 from princely states.

The Constituent Assembly's seats were allocated based on population, with roughly one seat per million people.

Seats in the Constituent Assembly were divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and the General category for each British province, reflecting the population of each community.

Representatives of each community were elected by members of that community in the provincial legislative assembly, while princely state representatives were nominated by the heads of the states.

The Constituent Assembly was a hybrid body, partially elected and partially nominated, with voting done through proportional representation by a single transferable vote.

The Constituent Assembly adopted features from various constitutions, drawing inspiration from different systems of governance.

Australia's constitution influenced features such as the Concurrent List, freedom of trade, and the joint-sitting of Parliament.

Canada's constitution contributed ideas like a strong central government, residuary powers for the Centre, and the appointment of state governors.

Ireland's constitution inspired concepts like Directive Principles of State Policy, the nomination of Rajya Sabha members, and the presidential election process.

Japan's constitution influenced the "Procedure Established by Law" principle.

The Soviet Union's constitution influenced the inclusion of Fundamental Duties and the ideals of social, economic, and political justice.

The UK's constitution contributed parliamentary governance, rule of law, legislative procedures, single citizenship, and the Cabinet system.

The US constitution influenced the incorporation of Fundamental Rights, the independence of judiciary, judicial review, and the impeachment process.

Germany's constitution influenced the provision for suspension of some Fundamental Rights during emergency periods.

South Africa's constitution contributed the procedure for amending the Indian Constitution, including the election of Rajya Sabha members.

France's constitution inspired the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, as well as the republic system.

Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was initially elected the temporary president of the Constituent Assembly.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946.

H.C. Mukherjee and V.T. Krishnamachari were elected as Vice-Presidents of the Constituent Assembly.

The Objective Resolution, presented by Jawaharlal Nehru, outlined the goals and principles of the Indian Constitution.

The final draft of the Indian Constitution was introduced by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on November 4, 1948.

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949.

The Constituent Assembly appointed 22 committees to draft the constitution, including 8 major committees and several subcommittees.

The Union Power Committee and the Union Constitution Committee were chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.

The Provincial Constitution Committee, the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, and Minorities were chaired by Sardar Patel.

The Drafting Committee, responsible for drafting the Constitution, was chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

The 1st Schedule lists states and territories, including changes to their borders and the laws implementing those changes.

The 2nd Schedule details emoluments for constitutional officeholders, including the President, Governors, Speakers, and judges.

The 3rd Schedule lists forms of oaths and affirmations for various constitutional offices, such as ministers, MPs, and judges.

The 4th Schedule allocates Rajya Sabha seats to states and union territories, with a maximum of 250 members.

The 5th Schedule addresses the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes, providing special protection for these communities.

The 6th Schedule deals with the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, allowing for Autonomous District Councils.

The 7th Schedule divides legislative powers between the Union and States, creating three lists: Union, State, and Concurrent.

The 9th Schedule protects certain land reform laws, including the abolition of the zamindari system, from judicial review.

The 10th Schedule is the Anti-Defection Law, preventing members from switching parties for personal gain.

The Preamble is an introductory statement that explains a document's purpose and philosophy.

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.

According to the Preamble, India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, and republic country.

The Preamble states that justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are the objectives of the Indian Constitution.

The Preamble reflects the ideals of the Objectives Resolution of 1946, making it a valuable guide for interpreting the constitution.