Government of India and Constitution Overview
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What is the maximum number of representatives that can be elected from Union Territories to the Lok Sabha?

  • 13 (correct)
  • 10
  • 20
  • 25

    • Which article of the constitution prescribes the formation of the Election Commission?

  • Article 324 (correct)
  • Article 280
  • Article 325
  • Article 315

    • What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Lok Sabha?

  • 18 years
  • 21 years
  • 25 years (correct)
  • 30 years

    • Who appoints the judges of the High Court in India?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of minister in the Indian Council of Ministers?

    <p>President Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the Finance Commission constituted?

    <p>Every fifth year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India?

    <p>To recruit central government employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum age limit for being appointed as a judge of the High Court?

    <p>62 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is responsible for conducting elections for the office of the President and Vice President in India?

    <p>Election Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Chairperson of the NITI Aayog?

    <p>Prime Minister of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the date 26 January, 1950, in the context of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>It is the date when the Constitution came into full operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition of the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>It includes 12 members nominated by the President and representatives elected by states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the Parliament of India?

    <p>Constituting the judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Fundamental Duties are incorporated in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Eleven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for the elected President of India?

    <p>Five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes the ideology expressed in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Sovereign and secular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries' constitutions inspired the Indian Constitution?

    <p>United States of America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article empowers the President of India to nominate members to the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>Article 80</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment is responsible for incorporating the Fundamental Duties into the Indian Constitution?

    <p>42nd Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Government of India

    • Country Name: Republic of India (Bharat Ganrajya).
    • Government Type: Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system.
    • Capital: New Delhi.
    • Administrative Divisions: 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
    • Independence Date: August 15, 1947 (from British Colonial Rule).
    • Constitution Effective Date: January 26, 1950.
    • Legal System Source: The Indian Constitution.
    • Executive Branch: President of India (Head of State); Prime Minister (Head of Government), and Council of Ministers.
    • Legislative Branch: Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
    • Judicial Branch: Supreme Court of India, followed by other High Courts and subordinate courts.
    • Flag Description: Horizontal tricolor: deep saffron (top), white (middle), and dark green (bottom). A navy blue Ashoka Chakra at the center of the white band.

    Evolution of Indian Constitution

    • Constitution Adoption: Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949.
    • Full Operation: The Constitution came into full operation on January 26, 1950.
    • Original Structure: Initially adopted with 22 parts, 395 articles, and 8 schedules.

    The Parliament of India

    • Composition: Consists of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
    • Functions: Providing the cabinet, controlling the cabinet, criticizing cabinet members, securing information authoritatively, establishing laws, and financial control.

    Composition of Rajya Sabha (Council of States)

    • Membership: Not more than 250 members, 12 nominated by the president, and 238 elected by state and union territory representatives.
    • Dissolution: The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved.
    • Minimum Age: 30 years.

    Composition of Lok Sabha (House of the People)

    • Membership Limits: Not exceeding 530 representatives from states and 20 from union territories; currently 543 members.
    • Direct Election: 530 members directly elected from the states and 13 from union territories.
    • Minimum Age: 25 years.
    • Disqualification: Certain disqualifications are possible and a citizen who is 18 years or older, and not otherwise disqualified, is eligible to vote.
    • Dissolution: Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution

    The Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers

    • Appointment/Dismissal: Appointed by the President, on the advice of the Prime Minister.
    • Criteria: Must be the leader of the party holding a majority in Lok Sabha or a person who can win the confidence of the majority in the House.
    • Council of Ministers: Consists of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers.

    The President (Article 52)

    • Qualifications: A citizen of India, 35 years of age or older; and qualified to be a member of the Lok Sabha.
    • Term of Office: Five years, from the date of assuming office.
    • Election: Elected indirectly by means of a single transferable vote.

    The Supreme Court

    • Establishment: Established under Article 124 of the Constitution.
    • Qualifications for Judges: Citizen of India, high court judge for at least 5 years, advocate of a high court or two or more courts in succession for at least 10 years.
    • Minimum Age/Term: Not specified.
    • Removal: Resignation or attaining age 65.

    The High Court

    • Role: Heads the state's judiciary
    • Jurisdiction: 24 high courts, some which have jurisdiction across multiple states.
    • Appointment: Appointed by the President
    • Qualifications: Citizen of India, not above 62 years of age.

    The Election Commission

    • Nature: Permanent and independent body.
    • Establishment Clause: Article 324 of the Constitution.
    • Responsibilities: Responsible for conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the president and vice-president..

    Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

    • Role: Central recruiting agency for the country.
    • Scope: Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution.
    • Perception: Watched over the merit in government service.

    Finance Commission (FC)

    • Formation: Every five years, or sooner as the President deems necessary.
    • Composition: Headed by a chairman and 4 other members appointed by the president.
    • Role: Balancing mechanism for fiscal federalism.

    NITI Aayog

    • Establishment: January 1, 2015; National institution for transforming India.

    Chief of the Armed Forces

    • Chief of Defence Staff:
    • Army, Air Force and Naval Chiefs:

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