40 Questions
Which of the following rights is ensured by Article 23-24?
Right against exploitation
What is the maximum age of children prohibited from working in factories, mines, and other hazardous activities?
14 years
What is the right ensured by Article 25-28?
Right to religion
What is the purpose of Article 29-30?
To conserve language, script, and culture of minorities
What is the right ensured by Article 22?
Right against arrest and detention
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
What is the purpose of the Concurrent List?
To divide the power between the Union and States
Under which condition can the Parliament make laws on the State List?
During a national emergency for 6 months
What is the provision under which the President can impose state emergency if a state fails to comply with the centre?
Article 356
Under which Article can the Centre impose a tax on the sale of goods in inter-state trade?
The Central Sales Tax
What is the purpose of the Inter-State Council under Article 263?
To coordinate policy-making between states
Under which Article can Parliament impose non-discriminatory restrictions on trade and commerce in the public interest?
Article 302
What is the purpose of the Finance Commission under Article 280?
To recommend the distribution of taxes between the Centre and states
Under which Article can states levy taxes on the sale of goods within their territory?
Article 304
What is the main purpose of GST, according to the Constitution?
To provide a single tax regime for goods and services
What is one of the key principles of constitutionalism?
Separation of power
Under which Article is the Centre empowered to levy Service Tax?
None of the above
Who was the chairman of the committee of experts to prepare material and draft proposals for the Constituent Assembly?
Nehru
What is one of the fundamental rights protected by the Indian Constitution?
All of the above
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
What is the name of the act that protects the rights of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes?
Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989
What was Ambedkar's contribution to the Indian Constitution?
All of the above
What is the name of the commission that led to the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India?
Hilton Young Commission
What is the article number that Ambedkar opposed?
Article 370
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
What was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976?
The phrase 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic'
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
What is the duration of the term of councillors in a municipality under the 74th Amendment Act?
5 years
What is the purpose of the Swaran Singh Committee established in 1976?
To recommend the provision of Fundamental Duties to citizens
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
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
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
What percentage of seats will be reserved for backwards and women in rotation basis?
1/3
Which commission is responsible for looking after financial matters of urban areas?
Finance Commission
Under the 101st Amendment Act, 2016, who has the power to make laws with respect to goods and services?
Both Union and State Governments
What is the purpose of the GST Council constituted under Section 279A?
To oversee the implementation of GST
What is the meaning of 'services' under the GST regime?
Anything other than goods
Who is the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee?
Appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
What is the term of the members of the Public Accounts Committee?
One year
What is the primary function of the Public Accounts Committee?
To examine the accounts of the government
This quiz covers the principles of constitutionalism, including limited government, rule of law, separation of power, fundamental rights, and prohibition of excessive taxation. It also explores Nehru's contributions to the Indian Constitution and the features of Indian democracy.
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