Indian Constitution and Constitutionalism

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Which of the following rights is ensured by Article 23-24?

Right to privacy

Right to education

Right against exploitation (correct)

Right to human dignity

What is the maximum age of children prohibited from working in factories, mines, and other hazardous activities?

12 years

16 years

18 years

14 years (correct)

What is the right ensured by Article 25-28?

Right to cultural and educational institutions

Right to religion (correct)

Right to livelihood

Right to human dignity

What is the purpose of Article 29-30?

To conserve language, script, and culture of minorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the right ensured by Article 22?

Right against arrest and detention Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of writ that can be issued to prevent a person from performing an act that is not authorized by law?

Prohibition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Concurrent List?

To divide the power between the Union and States Signup and view all the answers

Under which condition can the Parliament make laws on the State List?

During a national emergency for 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the provision under which the President can impose state emergency if a state fails to comply with the centre?

Article 356 Signup and view all the answers

Under which Article can the Centre impose a tax on the sale of goods in inter-state trade?

The Central Sales Tax Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Inter-State Council under Article 263?

To coordinate policy-making between states Signup and view all the answers

Under which Article can Parliament impose non-discriminatory restrictions on trade and commerce in the public interest?

Article 302 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Finance Commission under Article 280?

To recommend the distribution of taxes between the Centre and states Signup and view all the answers

Under which Article can states levy taxes on the sale of goods within their territory?

Article 304 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of GST, according to the Constitution?

To provide a single tax regime for goods and services Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key principles of constitutionalism?

Separation of power Signup and view all the answers

Under which Article is the Centre empowered to levy Service Tax?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who was the chairman of the committee of experts to prepare material and draft proposals for the Constituent Assembly?

Nehru Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fundamental rights protected by the Indian Constitution?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the joint meeting of the negotiating committee of the Chambers of Princes and the Assembly's State Negotiating Committee?

Objective Resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the act that protects the rights of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes?

Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 Signup and view all the answers

What was Ambedkar's contribution to the Indian Constitution?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the commission that led to the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India?

Hilton Young Commission Signup and view all the answers

What is the article number that Ambedkar opposed?

Article 370 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Article 307 of the Indian Constitution?

To appoint an authority for carrying out the purposes of articles 301, 302, 303, and 304 Signup and view all the answers

What was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976?

The phrase 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the State Finance Commissions established under the 73rd Amendment Act?

To recommend the distribution of finances between the state governments and the Panchayats Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the term of councillors in a municipality under the 74th Amendment Act?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Swaran Singh Committee established in 1976?

To recommend the provision of Fundamental Duties to citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism for electing members of the Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads under the 73rd Amendment Act?

Indirect elections by the members of the Gram Panchayats Signup and view all the answers

What is the provision of the 73rd Amendment Act that mandates the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system?

The 73rd Amendment Act itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the provision that prohibits the imposition of discriminatory taxes by the state?

To protect the interests of commerce and trade Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of seats will be reserved for backwards and women in rotation basis?

1/3 Signup and view all the answers

Which commission is responsible for looking after financial matters of urban areas?

Finance Commission Signup and view all the answers

Under the 101st Amendment Act, 2016, who has the power to make laws with respect to goods and services?

Both Union and State Governments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the GST Council constituted under Section 279A?

To oversee the implementation of GST Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'services' under the GST regime?

Anything other than goods Signup and view all the answers

Who is the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee?

Appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of the members of the Public Accounts Committee?

One year Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Public Accounts Committee?

To examine the accounts of the government Signup and view all the answers