Indian Constitution Overview
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What is the name of India's current president?

Droupadi Murmu

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be elected as the President of India?

  • Be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People
  • Have completed the age of 35 years
  • Have served as a member of the Indian Cabinet for at least 5 years (correct)
  • Be a citizen of India
  • How long is the President of India's term of office?

  • Six years
  • Three years
  • Five years (correct)
  • Four years
  • The Constitution of India came into effect on August 15th, 1947.

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

    What is the name of the legislative branch of the Indian government?

    <p>Indian Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the Indian government?

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

    What is the minimum age for someone to serve as a member of the Lok Sabha?

    <p>25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved, just like the Lok Sabha.

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

    Out of the following, which organization is responsible for the recruitment of civil servants in India?

    <p>Union Public Service Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NITI stand for in NITI Aayog?

    <p>National Institution for Transforming India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is always the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

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

    How many Indian states are there currently?

    <p>28</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, take office?

    <p>1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Indian national anthem?

    <p>Jana Gana Mana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Indian national flag has three colours: saffron, white, and purple.

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

    What does the Ashoka Chakra, depicted on the national flag, represent?

    <p>An ancient symbol of peace and righteousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which day is celebrated as India's Republic Day?

    <p>January 26th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is India's Independence Day celebrated?

    <p>August 15th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the current Prime Minister of India?

    <p>Narendra Modi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of India's highest court?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many High Courts are there in India?

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of Ministers included in India’s council of ministers?

    <p>Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person can be appointed as a judge to the Supreme Court if they have served as a judge in a High Court for at least 5 years.

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

    There is a minimum age requirement for appointment as a judge to the Supreme Court of India.

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

    What is the maximum age at which a judge can serve on the Supreme Court?

    <p>65 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Election Commission is a permanent and independent body in India.

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

    What is the name of the Indian organization that is considered the 'watchdog' of the merit system?

    <p>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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
    • Constitution Structure: 22 Parts, 395 Articles, 8 Schedules

    Indian Constitution Evolution

    • Adoption Date: November 26, 1949
    • Full Operation Date: January 26, 1950
    • Constitutional Purpose: First constitution of India, created by the Indian people

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