Indian Constitution Basics
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What was the date when the Constitution of India was adopted?

  • 15 August 1947
  • 2 October 1949
  • 26 January 1950
  • 26 November 1949 (correct)

    • What is the minimum age for the membership of the Rajya Sabha?

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

    • What is the term of the office of the President of India?

  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 5 years (correct)
  • 4 years

    • Who appoints the Cabinet Ministers in the central government?

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

    What is the power of the Supreme Court in India?

    <p>To interpret the Constitution of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Central Government take over a State Government?

    <p>Article 356</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Constitutional Head and Government

    • The President is the Constitutional head of the Government.

    Adoption and Enforcement of the Constitution

    • The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949.
    • The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
    • The Constitution was adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly.

    Drafting and Amendments of the Constitution

    • The 'Draft Constitution' was published in February 1948.
    • The Constitution was amended for the first time in 1951.

    Office of the President

    • The term of the office of the President of India is 5 years.

    Council of Ministers and Cabinet

    • The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers.
    • The Cabinet Ministers in the central government are appointed on the advice of the President.

    Legislative Bodies

    • The Council of States is called the Rajya Sabha.
    • The House of the People is called the Lok Sabha.

    State Government

    • The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor of the state.

    Eligibility for Membership

    • The minimum age for the membership of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years (not 20).

    Central Government Powers

    • Article 356 of the Constitution of India empowers the Central Government to take over a State Government when the constitutional machinery fails.

    Judicial Powers

    • The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution of India.

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