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Vidhvaa’s Material For THE CONSTITUTION OF  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 CONSTITUTION OF INDIA  In 1934 M. N. Roy, first proposed the idea of Cons tuent Assembly.  In 1935 the Congress...

Vidhvaa’s Material For THE CONSTITUTION OF  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 CONSTITUTION OF INDIA  In 1934 M. N. Roy, first proposed the idea of Cons tuent Assembly.  In 1935 the Congress Party made an official demand.  In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru demanded that “India should have a free cons tu on, which should be framed by persons elected by universal adult franchise”.  The Bri sh accepted the cons tu onal demand in the August offer of 1940.  In 1942 Cripps Mission suggested that a Cons tuent Assembly be set up a er the end of World War II.  It was cri cized by Gandhiji as a postdated cheque.  In 1946 Cabinet Mission by Pethick-Lawrence, Stafford Cripps, A.V. Alexander group of 3 visited India.  Based on the plan proposed by the Cabinet Mission, elec ons were held to cons tute the Cons tuent Assembly.  Ini ally, the membership of Cons tuent Assembly was 389. A er the par on of India – Pakistan, some members moved to Pakistan. Since then, the number of members has decreased to 299.  The first mee ng of the Cons tuent Assembly was held on 9th December 1946. 211 members par cipated in this mee ng.  Sachchidananda Sinha was elected as Pro-tem President in the first mee ng.  The second mee ng of the Cons tuent Assembly convened on 11 December 1946, with Rajendra Prasad as the permanent president and H.C. Mukherjee, V.T. Krishnamachari was elected as vice president of Cons tuent Assembly.  On 13 December 1946, the “Objec ves Resolu on” was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru for the Preamble of the Indian Cons tu on.  On January 22, 1947, the “Objec ve Resolu on” of the Jawaharlal Nehru was adopted by Cons tuent Assembly.  Due to communal riots, Pakistan seceded from the Indian Union in 1947 as per Mountba en's June 3rd Plan.  It was also announced that India would be given independence on August 15.  On 18 July 1947, the Indian Independence Act was passed in the Parliament of England. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  India got independence on 15th August 1947.  A Dra ing Commi ee was formed on 29th August 1947 under the chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as Father of Indian Cons tu on.  The total number of members of the Dra ing Commi ee is 7.  First Speaker of the country G. V. Mavlankar.  The Cons tu on was adopted on 26 November 1949 and signed by 284 members.  This day (November 26) is now celebrated as Cons tu onal Day of India.  The Cons tu on came into force on 26th January 1950 (which is celebrated as Republic Day).  Time taken to form the cons tu on: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days.  A total of 60 countries' cons tu ons were considered to frame the Cons tu on of India.  The amount spent on framing the cons tu on was 64 lakhs.  The Indian Na onal Flag was adopted by the Cons tuent Assembly on 22 July 1947.  Na onal Anthem and Na onal Song was adopted on 24th January 1950.  India became a member of the Bri sh Commonwealth in May 1949.  Major Commi ees: 8 1. Union power commi ee– Jawaharlal Nehru 2. Union cons tu on commi ee – Jawaharlal Nehru 3. Provincial cons tu on commi ee – Vallabhbhai Patel 4. Dra ing Commi ee – Ambedkar 5. Advisory Commi ee on Fundamental Rights - Vallabhbhai Patel 6. Rules and Procedures Commi ee – Rajendra Prasad 7. Steering commi ee – Rajendra Prasad 8. States commi ee - Jawaharlal Nehru  The Cons tu on of India which came into force on 26 January 1950 had a total of 22 parts, 395 ar cles 8 schedules and 1 preamble.  Currently there are 25 parts, 12 schedules and more than 470 ar cles 1 Preamble to the Cons tu on of India. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Certain Ar cles came into force on 26th November 1949 which are 5,6,7,8,9,60,324,366,367,379,380,388,391,392 and 393.  Symbol of Cons tuent Assembly: Elephant  Legal Adviser to Cons tuent Assembly of India: B.N. Rao  Secretary of Cons tuent Assembly: H.V.R. Iyengar  Chief Dra sman of Cons tuent Assembly of India: S.N. Mukherjee  Cons tu on of India is calligraphed in two languages Hindi and English.  Cons tu on of India was calligraphed in Hindi by: Vasant Krishna Vaidya.  The Cons tu on of India was calligraphed in English by: Prem Behari Narain Raizada  Indian cons tu on was wri en in Italic style.  The original version of the Cons tu on of India is preserved in a helium-filled ark in the Indian Parliament Library. PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION  The term Preamble was first introduced in the US Cons tu on.  The Preamble was enacted a er the enactment of the full Cons tu on in India.  The Preamble was formulated based on the Objec ve Resolu on proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, 1946.  The Preamble was amended once by the 42nd Cons tu onal Amendment Act in 1976, by which 3 words Socialist, Secular, Integrity were added.  Key words in the Preamble of the Indian Cons tu on: Sovereignty, Socialist, Secular, Democra c, Republic, Jus ce, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.  The preamble begins with the words “We, the people of India.”  The Preamble defines the nature of India as “Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democra c, Republic”.  According to the Preamble the mission of India is to ensure “Jus ce, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity” to its ci zens.  Date of Adop on of Preamble: 26 November 1949.  The words Social, Economic and Poli cal Jus ce in the Preamble are taken from the Cons tu on of the Soviet Union (Russia). Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Republic, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are derived from the French Revolu on.  Is the Preamble a part of the Cons tu on? Isn't it? o Berubari union case 1960: The Supreme Court held that the Preamble is not a part of the Cons tu on of India and that the Preamble cannot be amended under Ar cle 368, Part 20 of the Cons tu on. o Kesavananda Bhara Vs Government of Kerala Case 1973: The Supreme Court has said that the Preamble is a part of the Indian Cons tu on, the provisions related to the Preamble are contained in the Cons tu on ar cles and when amending the Preamble, the basic structure of the Cons tu on shouldn’t be change in the amendments. o LIC Case 1995: Supreme Court held that the Preamble is an integral part of the Cons tu on of India.  The Preamble is the key of the Indian Cons tu on: Ernest Parker.  The Preamble is the horoscope of the Indian Government state by: K.M. Munshi.  Preamble is the soul of the Indian Cons tu on: Bhargava  Preamble of Indian Cons tu on referred to as iden ty card by: N.A. Palkhivala.  Preamble of the Indian Cons tu on express our thoughts and dreams: Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer. CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION 1. Lengthiest Wri en Cons tu on 2. Drawn from Various Sources 3. Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility 4. Federal System with Unitary Bias 5. Parliamentary Form of Government 6. Synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 7. Rule of Law 8. Integrated and Independent Judiciary 9. Fundamental Rights 10. Fundamental Du es 11. Direc ve Principles of State Policy 12. A Secular State 13. Universal Adult Franchise 14. Single ci zenship 15. Independent bodies 16. Emergency provisions 17. Three Tier Government 18. Co-opera ve Socie es 1. Lengthiest Wri en Cons tu on  Laws of 60 countries were considered.  Factors:  Geographical factors – Vast terrain & diversity  Historical factors – o Impact of Government of India Act 1935, o Central and State governments have a single cons tu on o Dominance of legal professionals 2. Received from different countries.  Impact of Government of India Act 1935 – About 250 provisions were derived from the Government of India Act 1935.  The cons tu on of India has been framed a er ransacking all the known cons tu ons of the world – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Government of India Act 1935 – Public Service Commissions, Emergency Provinces, Office of Governor, Judiciary.  Soviet Union Russia – Fundamental Du es, Social, Economic, Poli cal Rights (Preamble).  Bri sh Cons tu on – Parliamentary Government, Rule of Law, Single Ci zenship, bicameralism.  United States of America – Fundamental rights, Judicial review, Impeachment of president, Removal of Supreme / High court judges, Post of vice president.  Ireland – Direc ve Principles of State Policy, Appointment of Members to Rajya Sabha, Elec on of President  Australia – Concurrent List, Joint Si ng of Two Houses of Parliament  French (France) – Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (Preamble)  South Africa – Procedure for Amendment of Cons tu on and Elec on of Members of Rajya Sabha.  Canada – Federa on with a Strong Centre, Appointment of State Governors by the Centre, Advisory Jurisdic on of Supreme Court. 3. Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility  Refers to the cons tu onal amendment system.  According to Ar cle 368 of the Cons tu on of India – There are 2 types of Majori es in Cons tu on amendment. They are,  Special Majority of Parliament (More than 50% of the total membership of the House and a majority of two thirds of the members that House present and vo ng)  A special majority of the Parliament and with the ra fica on by half of the total states. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Third without these simple majority of Parliament for the ordinary legisla ve process (more than 50% of its members vo ng) 4. Federal System with Unitary Bias  The Cons tu on of India has federal features but also many unitary features.  Federal system – two governments, division of powers, wri en cons tu on, independent judiciary.  Unitary: Strong Central Government, appointment of state governor by the Centre, All India Services, Single Cons tu on, integrated judiciary.  Federa on of India is a quasi-federal – K.C. Wheare 5. Parliamentary Form of Government  Parliament of England - Westminster  The Cons tu on establishes the parliamentary system not only at the Centre, but also in the states.  Prime Minister – plays an important role, the party that wins the majority of seats in the elec ons forms the government and leads the government. 6. Synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy  Parliamentary Sovereignty – Cons tu on of England  Judicial Supremacy – US Cons tu on  The Supreme Court, on the one hand, can declare parliamentary laws as uncons tu onal through its power of judicial review.  On the other hand, the Parliament can amend the major por on of the cons tu on through its cons tuent power. 7. Rule of Law  Law is supreme, people are ruled by law and not by men, rule of law.  Equality before law – All are equal before law Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 8. Integrated independent judiciary  Ar cle 50 of the Cons tu on of India – deals with the separa on of administra on and judiciary.  Supreme Court – The supreme body of judiciary in India, the judgment of the Supreme Court is binding on all courts in the country.  At State Level – High Courts, Subordinate & District Courts func on. 9. Fundamental Rights  Part-III (Ar cle 12 – 35) – 6 Fundamental Rights  Natural & Equitable Rights  No one has the power to cancel. But some mes the President can impose reasonable restric ons. 10. Direc ve Principles of State Policy (DPSP)  “Novel feature” - Ambedkar  Objec ve: To provide socio-economic jus ce to ci zens.  This means that the government should take into considera on the provisions contained in these ar cles while enac ng laws. 11. Fundamental Du es  Fundamental du es were added to the Cons tu on of India through 42nd Amendment Act 1976 based on Swaran Singh Commi ee.  Part IV-A – Ar cle 51A deals with fundamental du es.  Ini ally 10 du es  The 11th Fundamental du es was introduced by the 86th Amendment Act of 2002.  Fundamental du es are non-jus ciable in nature and cannot be upheld by a court. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 12. A Secular State  It does not uphold any par cular religion as the official religion of the Indian State.  All religions in India are equal.  Added by 42nd Amendment Act 1976. 13. Universal Adult Franchise  Everyone above 18 years of age has the right to vote in India on the basis of “one vote for one”.  Everyone above 18 years of age has the right to vote without discrimina on on the basis of caste, religion, race, sex, origin.  The vo ng age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the 61st Amendment Act of 1988. 14. Single ci zenship  Single Ci zenship meaning in India the cons tu on of India provides for single ci zenship, which means that all ci zens of India are ci zens of the country only, and not of any par cular region. 15.Independent bodies  The Indian Cons tu on establishes independent bodies as key pillars safeguarding the democra c system of government in India  Ex., Elec on Commission of India, Union Public Service Commission, Finance Commission.  These act as bulwarks of Indian democra c governance. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 16. Emergency provisions  Provisions are made in the cons tu on to deal with unforeseen situa ons in which the government cannot run.  3 types o Ar cle 352 - Na onal emergency o Ar cle 356 - State emergency o Ar cle 360 – Financial emergency  These are incorporated in the Cons tu on of India in the interest of sovereignty, unity and security of the country. 17. Three Tier Government  The 73rd & 74th Amendment Act 1992, incorporated a third er of government namely local bodies.  Three Tier Governments: o Central Govt o State Govt o Local bodies 18. Co-opera ve Socie es  97th Amendment Act 2011 gave cons tu onal status to co-opera ve socie es.  Fundamental Right Ar cle 19(1)(c) – Defines the forma on of co-opera ve society as a fundamental right.  Ar cle 43B – DPSP – Duty of State to promote coopera ve socie es  Part IX-B – Ar cle 243 ZH to Ar cle 243 ZT deals with co-opera ve socie es.  Part IX-B – Contains ar cles for that Co-opera ve socie es func oning democra cally. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 UNION, STATE AND UNION TERRITORIES  The Cons tu on of India iden fies India as a Union of States. It means that India is a union of states.  Part 1, Ar cle 1-4 of the Cons tu on of India deals with the Union of India and its territories.  The Indian Union have sovereignty, administra ve authority and military authority over its territories. PART 1, ARTICLE 1-4  Ar cle 1: India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.  As per Ar cle 1, the territory of India can be classified into the following three categories, 1. States, 2. Union Territories, 3. Areas to be captured in future.  Ar cle 2: Establishment or crea on of new states. New states here refer to territories which are not already a part of India but are newly acquired.  Ar cle 3: Relates to changes in area, name, boundaries of exis ng territories in the Union of India.  Ar cle 4: Establishment of new states (Ar cle 2), change of name, boundaries and area of exis ng states (Ar cle 3) shall not be treated as cons tu onal amendment under Ar cle 368. INDIAN PROVINCES AT THE TIME OF INDEPENDENCE  At the me of independence, the territories of India were divided into 4 categories. They are,  Part A: States Ruled by Governors During Bri sh India (9 States)  Part B: Princely state provinces (9 States)  Part C: Provinces of former Chief Commissioners of Bri sh India (10 States)  Part D: States headed by Lieutenant Governor (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)  A er independence 549 out of 552 princely states acceded to India. 3 princely states were annexed to India through different measures.  February 1948 – Junagadh was annexed to India by plebiscite.  26 October 1947 – Jammu & Kashmir annexed by treaty with the King. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  September 17, 1948 – Hyderabad was annexed by India through a military opera on called Opera on Polo. LINGUISTIC WISE STATE STRUGGLES:  A er independence, various states requested the Indian Na onal Congress to divide their living states on the basis of their spoken language.  Followed by first Linguis c State Commi ee was formed in June 1948 under the Chairmanship of S.K. Dhar. But in the report submi ed by the commi ee in December 1948, states should not be divided on the basis of language.  Later in December 1948 JVP Commi ee (Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pa abhi Sitaramayya) was formed which also rejected the demand of linguis c states.  Po Sriramulu's 58-day hunger strike and subsequent death led to the crea on of the first linguis c state of Andhra Pradesh in 1953 for Telugu speakers.  Subsequently the Fazl Ali Commission (1953) was formed by the State Reorganiza on Commission and various states were formed linguis cally.  States Reorganiza on Act was enacted in India by the 7th Cons tu onal Amendment 1956 and states were formed linguis cally.  1956- India was divided into 14 states and 6 union territories by law.  14 states – Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Bombay, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, Mysore, Orissa (Odisha), Punjab, Rajasthan, U ar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir.  6 Union Territories – Delhi, Manipur, Andaman & Nicobar, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands. STATES FORMED AFTER THE STATES REORGANIZATION ACT:  1960 – The Bombay Reorganiza on Act led to the crea on of the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.  1961 - Goa and Daman & Diu were annexed and merged into Union Territories.  1962 - Puducherry annexed to India in 1954, and officially became a Union Territory in 1962.  1963 – Nagaland was separated from Assam.  1966 - The Punjab Reorganiza on Act led to the crea on of Punjab (for Sikhs and Punjabi speakers), Haryana (for Hindi speakers), and Himachal Pradesh (for hilly terrain). Chandigarh, however, remained a Union Territory. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  1971 – Himachal Pradesh, which was a union territory, was granted statehood.  1972 – Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura formed. (Mizoram becomes Union Territory)  1975 - Sikkim became an Indian state (1974 - Associate State)( Sikkim was recognized as a state of India by the 36th Cons tu onal Amendment Act of 1975)  1987 – Mizoram, Goa and Arunachal Pradesh became states (previously they were union territories).  2000 – U aranchal (U arakhand) (from U ar Pradesh), Jharkhand (from Bihar) and Chha sgarh (from Madhya Pradesh) were created.  2014 - Telangana (from Andhra Pradesh) became India's 29th state.  2019 – Jammu & Kashmir Reorganiza on Act bifurcates the state of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.  2020 - The two Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were converted into a single Union Territory on 26 January 2020.  Presently there are 28 states and 8 union territories in India. CITIZENSHIP  Part II, Ar cle 5 to 11 of the Indian Cons tu on deals with ci zenship.  These Ar cles ini ally iden fied those eligible to become ci zens of India on 26 January 1950.  Ar cle 5: Ci zenship During the Commencement of the Cons tu on.  Ar cle 6: Rights of Ci zenship of Certain Persons who have Migrated to India Territory from Territory of Pakistan.  Ar cle 7: Rights of Ci zenship of Certain Migrants to Pakistan.  Ar cle 8: Rights of Ci zenship of Certain Persons of Indian Origin Residing Outside India.  Ar cle 9: Persons Voluntarily Acquiring Ci zenship of a Foreign State Not to be Ci zens.  Ar cle 10: Con nuance of the Rights of Ci zenship.  Ar cle 11: Parliament to Regulate the Right of Ci zenship by Law.  The Parliament passed the Indian Ci zenship Act in 1955, currently only the Ci zenship Act 1955 is in opera on. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Ci zenship Act 1955 – contains provisions rela ng to acquisi on and loss of ci zenship.  According to the Ci zenship Act 1955 there are 5 ways to acquire ci zenship: o Ci zenship through birth o Ci zenship through descent o Ci zenship through registra on o Ci zenship through naturalisa on o Ci zenship through the incorpora on of territory  According to Ci zenship Act 1955 loss of ci zenship takes place in 3 ways. o Renuncia on o Termina on o Depriva on  So far ci zenship has been Amended 9 mes (1957, 1960, 1985, 1986, 1992, 2003, 2005, 2015 and 2019).  The Ci zenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) was passed by the Parliament of India on 11 December 2019.  Ci zenship Amendment Act 2019 – The Ci zenship Act of 1955 was amended to grant ci zenship to Hindus, Chris ans, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Sikhs who migrated to India a er suffering religious persecu on in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.  The Amendment Act came into force in March 2024.  According to this, Indian ci zenship has been revised in 2019 based on 5 years of stay in India for those who came to India from the above countries before 31st December 2014. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS PART III, ARTICLES 12 – 35  Fundamental rights derived from the US Cons tu on (Bill of Rights).  Also known as Magna Carta of India and Bill of Rights of India.  Because the guarantee of fundamental rights is provided by the Cons tu on.  Custodian of Fundamental Rights – Supreme Court Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  No direct access to Supreme Court if other rights are denied. When fundamental rights denied we can approach the supreme court directly.  On January 26, 1950, there were 7 Fundamental Rights.  There are currently 6 Fundamental Rights in Indian Cons tu on, Right to Equality – Ar cle 14 – 18 Right to Freedom – Ar cle 19 – 22 Right against exploita on – Ar cle 23 – 24 Freedom of Religion - Ar cle 25 - 28 Cultural and Educa onal Rights - Ar cle 29 - 30 Right to Cons tu onal remedy – Ar cle 32 Right to Property - Ar cle 31 – Right to Property was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act 1978. It is made as legal right under the Ar cle 300A in Part XII. MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES  Ar cle 12 – Defines the nature of country/state. Our country consists of Parliament, Central Government, Legislature, State Government, Local Bodies, Statutory Bodies.  Ar cle 13 – Laws contrary to fundamental rights are void.  Ar cle 33 – Fundamental Rights and Armed Forces  Ar cle 34 – Mar al Law and Fundamental Rights  Ar cle 35 – Parliament has power to make laws regarding fundamental rights. RIGHT TO EQUALITY (ARTICLES 14 - 18)  Ar cle 14 – Equality before law & Equal protec on of law.  Ar cle 15 – Prohibi on of discrimina on based on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.  Ar cle 16 – Equality in public employment.  Ar cle 17 – Aboli on of untouchability – But untouchability is not defined in the cons tu on.  Ar cle 18 - Aboli on of tles ( tles like Rao, Dewan, Bahadur etc.). Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 Excep ons Military Awards & Titles Academic Awards & Titles Government Awards & Titles Na onal awards have been given since 1954. 1977 – Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai stopped the Padma Awards saying it was against Ar cle 18. 1980 - Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi restarted the Padma Awards. In 1996, the Supreme Court held that na onal awards do not fall under Ar cle 18. RIGHT TO FREEDOM (Ar cles 19 - 22)  Ar cle 19 – Right to Freedom (ini ally 7 rights, now 6 fundamental rights) Ar cle 19(1)(a) - to freedom of speech and expression Ar cle 19(1)(b) - to assemble peaceably and without arms Ar cle 19(1)(c) - to form associa ons or unions or co-opera ve socie es Ar cle 19(1)(d) – to move freely throughout the territory of India Ar cle 19(1)(e) – to reside and se le in any part of the territory of India Sec on 19(1)(f) – Right to purchase property wherever desired throughout India, 44th Amendment 1978 repealed Right to Property and became a legal right in Part XII, Ar cle 300A. Ar cle 19(1)(g) – to prac se any profession, or to carry on any occupa on, trade or business.  Ar cle 20 - Protec on in Respect of Convic on for Offenses An act cannot be punished for doing it when it is not declared an offence. A crime can only be punished once. Confession of guilt should not be coerced. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Ar cle 21 - Protec on of Life and Personal Liberty There are 35 rights/provisions under this Ar cle.  Ar cle 21A –Right to Educa on The 86th Amendment to the Cons tu on of India in 2002 provided the Right to Educa on as a Fundamental Right. A new Ar cle 21A was added which made the right to educa on a fundamental right for children between 6-14 years. Changes in Ar cle 45 of the DPSP were made.  Ar cle 22 – Protec on against arrest & deten on Arrest before the commission of a crime is called deten on. Arres ng before crime prevents it from happening. RIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION (Ar cles 23 - 24)  Ar cle 23 – Prohibi on of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour Prohibits trafficking of women, children and slavery.  Ar cle 24 – Prohibi on of Employment of Children in Factories Prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in factories, mines or other such hazardous ac vi es. RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION (Ar cles 25 - 28)  Ar cle 25 - Freedom of Conscience and Free Profession, Prac ce, and Propaga on of Religion.  Ar cle 26 - Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs.  Ar cle 27 – Freedom from Taxa on for Promo on of a Religion. This provision prohibits the State from levying taxes for promo ng or maintaining any par cular religion or religious denomina on.  Ar cle 28 - Freedom from A ending Religious Instruc on CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS (Ar cles 29 - 30) Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Ar cle 29 - Protec on of interests of minori es Ar cle 29(1) – Any sec on of the ci zens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a dis nct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same. Ar cle 29(2) - No ci zen shall be denied admission into any educa onal ins tu on maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.  Ar cle 30 - Right of minori es to establish and administer educa onal ins tu ons Ar cle 30 is known as the Charter of Rights to Educa on. Ar cle 30(1) - All minori es, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educa onal ins tu ons of their choice. Ar cle 30(2) – The state shall not, in gran ng aid to educa onal ins tu ons, discriminate against any educa onal ins tu on on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language. RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES (Ar cle 32)  It provides the right to enforce fundamental rights in case of viola on.  The right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights is guaranteed in this ar cle.  Accordingly Supreme Court can issue writ / judgments for enforcement of fundamental rights. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  5 types of writs, Habeas Corpus Mandamus Prohibi on Quo-Warranto Writ of Cer orari Ar cle 32 – The heart and soul of the Cons tu on of India -Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES  Fundamental du es were taken over from the Soviet Union's cons tu onal influence.  10 Fundamental Du es were added by the 42nd Cons tu onal Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommenda on of the Swaran Singh Commi ee.  Now, Part IV-A contains 11 fundamental du es under the Ar cle 51A.  51A(a): To abide by the Cons tu on and respect its ideals and ins tu ons, the Na onal Flag, and the Na onal Anthem.  51A(b): To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our na onal struggle for freedom.  51A(c): To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.  51A(d): To defend the country and render na onal service when called upon to do so.  51A(e): To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguis c, and regional or sec onal diversi es; to renounce prac ces derogatory to the dignity of women.  51A(f): To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.  51A(g): To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.  51A(h): To develop the scien fic temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  51A(i): To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.  51A(j): To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collec ve ac vity so that the na on constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement.  51A(k): If a parent or guardian provides opportuni es for educa on to his child or, as the case may be, wards between the age of six and fourteen years. (Incorporated by 86th Cons tu on of India Amendment Act 2002).  Only Indian ci zens are included in the scope of fundamental du es.  Cannot be upheld by courts, Parliament can implement by making appropriate laws.  According to the Verma Commi ee Commentary 1999, some of the laws enacted to enforce the Fundamental Du es are: o Preven on of insults to Na onal Honour Act (1971) o Protec on of Civil Right Act (1955) o Representa on of People Act (1951) o Wildlife Protec on Act (1972) o Forest Conserva on Act (1980) o Unlawful Ac vi es (Preven on) Act of 1967 DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY (DPSP)  This philosophy is derived from the Cons tu on of Ireland.  Part IV, Ar cle 36-51 contains the Direc ve Principles of State Policy.  Direc ve Principles of State Policy are the guidelines (a) recommenda ons given by the Cons tuent Assembly to the Government.  These can also mean du es assigned to the government.  42nd Amendment Act 1976 inserted 4 new Ar cles (39, 39A, 43A and 48A).  Direc ve Principles of State Policy are of three types. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 1. Socialist Principles  Ar cle 39A: To provide free legal aid to the poor.  Ar cle 42: The State shall make provisions for securing just and humane condi ons of work and for maternity relief.  Ar cle 43A: The State shall take steps to secure the par cipa on of workers in the management of industries. 2. Gandhian Principles:  Ar cle 46: The State shall promote educa onal and economic interests of the weaker sec ons of the people par cularly that of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other weaker sec ons.  Ar cle 47: The State shall take steps to improve public health and prohibit consump on of intoxica ng drinks and drugs that are injurious to health.  Ar cle 48: To prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught ca le and to improve their breeds. 3. Liberal, Intellectual Values:  Ar cle 45: To provide early childhood care and educa on for all children un l they complete the age of six years. (Amended by 86th Amendment Act of 2002 in Ar cle 45)  Ar cle 48A: To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.  Ar cle 50: The State shall take steps to separate judiciary from the execu ve in the public services of the State. CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC LIFE – IMPORTANT ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURES  Central Vigilance Commission, CVC – 1964  Central Bureau of Inves ga on, CBI - 1963  Central Auditor General, CAG  Lokpal and Lok Ayukta  Right to Informa on Act – 2005 Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 Central Vigilance Commission, CVC – 1964:  Cons tuted in 1964 based on the recommenda on of the Santhanam Commi ee.  CVC is not a cons tu onal body.  CVC was given statutory status in 2003.  It’s func on is only as advisory body, not inves ga ve.  Acts as an autonomous body.  Headquarter of CVC is in New Delhi.  Chairman and members are appointed based on the recommenda on of a 3- person commi ee consis ng of Prime Minister (Chairman of the Commi ee), Home Minister, Leader of Opposi on in Lok Sabha.  The tenure of a CVC Chairman is 4 years or up to 65 years of age and is not eligible for re-appointment.  Impeachment by the President.  The CVC Chairman gets a pay equal to that of the UPSC Chairman.  To inves gate offenses against Central Government servants under the Preven on of Corrup on Act, 1988.  Under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 will oversee the working of the Delhi Special Police Organisa on.  First CVC Chairman of India – Ni ur Srinivasa Rao.  Current Chairman of CVC – Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava.  Whistleblower protec on act 2011– Enacted to protect the iden ty of whistleblowers (people who expose corrup on). Central Bureau of Inves ga on, CBI – 1963  Cons tuted in 1963 on the recommenda on of the Santhanam Commi ee.  Brought as per resolu on of Ministry of Home Affairs.  The forerunner of the CBI was the Special Police Establishment (SPE) Agency.  It is not a legal en ty.  Its Mo o: Industry, impar ality and integrity  Plays a vital role in preven ng corrup on. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Inves gate cases against Central & State Government officials in rela on to corrup on and disciplinary rules.  The Director and members are appointed on the recommenda on of a 3- person commi ee, namely the Prime Minister (Chairman of the Commi ee), the Leader of the Opposi on in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Jus ce of India or the Judges of the Supreme Court.  The tenure of CBI is 2 years.  Current Director of CBI: Pravin Sood Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG)  Ar cles 148 – 151 contained in Part V of the Cons tu on of India contains provision in rela on to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG).  CAG – Guardian of public money.  Its task is to audit the en re financial system of the country.  Ar cle 148: CAG is appointed by the President.  His tenure is 6 years or ll 65 years of age.  CAG shall be removed in the same manner and same grounds as the judge of a Supreme Court  First CAG Chairman of India: V. Narahari Rao  Present Chairman of CAG: Girish Chandra Murmu (14th Chairman)  Ar cle 148: elaborates on appointment, oath and condi ons of service.  Ar cle 148 (1): India shall have an Accounts and Audit Department.  Ar cle 149: deals with Du es and Powers of the Comptroller and Auditor- General of India.  Ar cle 150: says that the accounts of the Union and of the States shall be kept in such form as the President may, on the advice of the CAG, prescribe.  Ar cle 151: says that the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India rela ng to the accounts of the Union shall be submi ed to the president, who shall cause them to be laid before each House of Parliament.  Ar cle 151 (2): Accounts of the State Government to be submi ed to the Governor of the state. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 LOKPAL AND LOKAYUKTA  Lokpal was the first democra c system created in the world.  The ombudsmen were first established in Sweden.  The concept of ombudsman is derived from Sweden.  New Zealand was the first Commonwealth country to adopt a system of ombudsmen.  Lokpal and Lok Ayukta system was created to redress the grievances of the ci zens.  Lokpal and Lokayukta play an important role in ensuring fairness in public administra on and restoring confidence in the government. Lokpal:  The Sanskrit word Lokpal means “defender of the people”.  Lok Pal was set up as per Indian Administra ve Reforms Commission recommenda ons.  The term Lok Pal was coined by Dr. L.M. Singhvi in 1963.  The concept of ombudsmen was introduced by Ashok Kumar Sen.  The Lok Pal and Lok Ayukta Act 2013 established Lok Pal at the Centre and Lok Ayukta at the state level. Ac vi es  Lokpal and Lokayukta bodies are empowered to conduct independent inquiry into allega ons of corrup on against public service officials.  The Lokpal system has jurisdic on over the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, MPs and Group A officers of the Central Government.  Lokayuktas have jurisdic on over public servants at the state level.  Lokpal and Lokayuktas can receive complaints related to corrup on from individuals or from any other source.  They may conduct preliminary inves ga ons to ascertain the veracity of the complaint and collect preliminary evidence.  Lokpal or Lokayuktas can prosecute the accused public servants if the inves ga on finds evidence of corrup on.  They may recommend disciplinary ac on against PSU officials involved in corrup on. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  Conducts inves ga ons under the Preven on of Corrup on Act, 1988.  First Chairperson of Lokpal: Jus ce Pinaki Chandra Ghosh.  Current Chairperson of Lokpal (2024): Jus ce Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar. Cons tu on of Lokpal  1 Chairperson  Not more than 8 members o 50% members of judiciary, o 50% should be SC/ ST/ OBC/ Minori es and women.  Tenure of Chairperson and Members of Lokpal: Maximum 5 years or 70 years. Selec on Commi ee  Prime Minister of India,  Lok Sabha Speaker,  Leader of Opposi on in Lok Sabha,  The Chief Jus ce of India or a Judge nominated by the Chief Jus ce of India,  Eminent Jurist. Lok Ayukta  In 1970 Odisha State passed the Lok Ayukta Bill. But the bill did not become law.  Then Lok Ayukta Ins tu on was first established in 1971 in Maharashtra.  The Lokayukta is responsible to the State Legislature.  Lokayuktas are state level ins tu ons. These deal with corrup on-related complaints against public servants at the state level. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 Tamil Nadu Lok Ayukta  In compliance with Sec on 63 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, Tamil Nadu Legislature has passed the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Act, 2018.  Tamil Nadu Lok Ayukta came into effect on 13.11.2018.  Tamil Nadu Lokayukta consists of a chairman, two Judicial members and two non-judicial members.  Jus ce P. Rajamanikkam is currently ac ng as the Chairman of Tamil Nadu Lok Ayukta. Wing’s  There are 3 wings in Tamil Nadu Lok Ayukta. They are, o Jus ce Wing, o Administra ve Wing, o Inquiry Wing. RIGHT TO INFORMATION, RTI -2005  The Right to Informa on Act was introduced to replace The Official Secrets Act, 1923.  It is a fundamental right.  The Government of India enacted the Right to Informa on Act on October 12, 2005.  In May 1997, the Tamil Nadu Right to Informa on Act was enacted.  Informa on Commission is Independent and Autonomous body.  India is the 55th country to grant right to informa on.  Right to informa on is a fundamental right in Ar cle 19(1)(a).  Its objec ve is to ensure transparency in all sectors of government.  Through the Right to Informa on Act, a public man can request any government body to provide informa on. Excep ons  Central intelligence and security agencies  Informa on, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty, integrity, security of India.  Informa on received in confidence from foreign Government Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 RTI Amendment – 2019  The office of the Chief Jus ce of India would come under the ambit of the Right to Informa on (RTI) Act. CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION  The Central Informa on Commission has been cons tuted with effect from 12-10-2005 under the Right to Informa on Act, 2005.  It is a statutory body established under Sec on 12 of RTI Act.  Its headquarters is in New Delhi.  It has the jurisdic on of Civil Court.  The Chief Informa on Commissioner is appointed by the President.  The Chief Informa on Commissioner is selected by a 3-member commi ee consis ng of the Prime Minister (Chairman), the Leader of the Opposi on in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.  The Central Informa on Commission shall consist of the Chief Informa on Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Informa on Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.  Tenure: Earlier 5 years or up to 65 years, now 3 years (a er 2019 amendment).  The Chief Informa on Commissioner is equivalent to the Chief Elec on Commissioner.  First Central Informa on Commissioner: Wajahat Habibullah  Present Central Informa on Commissioner: Heeralal Samariya TAMIL NADU STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION  Established under Right to Informa on Act 2005.  Under Sec on 15 of RTI Act.  Its head office is in Chennai.  It has the jurisdic on of Civil Court.  The Tamil Nadu State Chief Informa on Commissioner is appointed by the Governor. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  The Chief Minister (Chairman), the Leader of the Opposi on in the Legisla ve Assembly, and the State Cabinet Minister appointed by the Chief Minister are elected by a commi ee of 3 members.  Tenure: Earlier 5 years or up to 65 years, now 3 years (2019 amendment).  The State Chief Informa on Commissioner is equivalent to the State Elec on Commissioner.  First State Chief Informa on Commissioner of Tamil Nadu State: R. Rajagopal.  Present State Chief Informa on Commissioner: Shakil Akhtar EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN  “To call women the weaker sex is a slur, it is an injus ce done by men to the female race,” said Mahatma Gandhi.  Educa on for a man is only for him, but educa on for a woman is educa on for a genera on.  By achieving the goal of educa on for women and children, women can achieve economic progress.  When three or more women work in an organiza on, the organiza on thrives in all dimensions. NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN  The Na onal Commission for Women was established in 1992 under the Na onal Commission for Women Act, 1990.  This body was created to review cons tu onal and legal protec ons for women.  It has a chairman and 5 members.  The tenure of the Chairperson of the Na onal Commission for Women is 3 years.  Jayanthi Patnaik was the first Chairperson of Na onal Commission for Women.  The present Chairperson of the Na onal Commission for Women is Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 TAMIL NADU STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN  The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women was formed in 1993 to deal with issues related to crimes against women in Tamil Nadu.  It is a statutory body.  It has a chairman and 9 appointed members.  Present Chairperson of Tamil Nadu State Women's Commission is Ms. A.S. Kumari. FIRST WOMEN OF INDIA  India's first woman teacher Savitribai Phule (1848).  India's first woman IPS officer Kiran Bedi (1972).  India's first woman astronaut Kalpana Chawla.  India's first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (1966-1977).  India's first woman president Pra bha Pa l (2007 – 2012).  India's first woman to hold the post of Union Minister of External Affairs Vijayalakshmi Pandit.  India's first Indian woman to win the Booker Prize Arundha Roy (1992).  India's first woman speaker to hold the post of Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar (2009).  First Indian woman to climb Mount Everest Bachendri Pal (1984).  First Indian woman to win a Nobel Prize Mother Teresa (1979).  First woman president of INC Annie Besant (1917).  India's First Woman Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (2017).  India's first woman finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.  India's first woman Chief Minister of a State Sucheta Kriplani (UP).  India's first woman Director of Police (DGP) Kanchan Chaudhary Bha acharya. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 Legisla on enacted in India to empower women  Protec on of Women from Domes c Violence Act – 2005  Dowry Prohibi on Act – 1961  The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Preven on, Prohibi on, and Redressal) Act – 2013  Medical Termina on of Pregnancy Act – 1971  Indian Penal Code, 1860 CONSUMER PROTECTION SYSTEMS  Consumer Protec on Act - 1986  The Government of India passed the Consumer Protec on Act on 24th December 1986.  Na onal Consumer Day – December 24.  World Consumer Day – March 15.  Enacted to protect the interests of consumers.  The Consumer Protec on Act is called the Magna Carta for Consumers.  Consumer Protec on Councils at na onal, state and district levels have been set up to increase awareness among consumers. Na onal Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC):  It was set up in 1988 under the Consumer Protec on Act, 1986.  Its head office is at New Delhi.  The Commission is headed by a re red Judge of the Supreme Court of India.  Ac ng as Grievance Redressal Commission across India, these Consumer Courts are the highest appellate court.  If the compensa on is more than two crores’ rupees then the Na onal Consumer Grievance Redressal Commission accepts it. State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (SCDRC):  The State Commission shall have appellate jurisdic on over the District Commission.  If the compensa on is more than 50 lakhs to 2 crores, then the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission accepts it. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum (DCDRF):  District Consumer Grievance Court allows to hear compensa on up to 50 lakhs.  District level court func ons at district level. Important Laws:  Consumer Protec on Act - 1986  Legal Measurement Act – 2009  Essen al Commodi es Act – 1955  preven on of black marke ng and maintenance of supplies of essen al commodi es act 1980  Sale of Goods Act – 1930 Consumer Protec on Act 2019:  A landmark Consumer Protec on Bill, 2019 was passed by the Parliament of India.  This Act is empowered in following categories. o Conduct inves ga ons into viola ons of consumer rights and ins tute complaints/prosecu on. o Order recall of unsafe goods and services. o Order discon nuance of unfair trade prac ces and misleading adver sements. o Impose penal es on manufacturers/endorsers/publishers of misleading adver sements. CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS  1948 – 10th December, The Universal Declara on of Human Rights was issued by the UN General Assembly.  Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December every year to commemorate that day. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  30 rights and freedoms are found in the Charter of Human Rights.  These are related to individual freedom and dignity.  These 30 rights and freedoms are divided into 7 categories.  India has set up Central and State Human Rights Commissions under this Human Rights Charter. Na onal Human Rights Commission (NHRC)  The Na onal Human Rights Commission was established on 12 October 1993 under the Protec on of Human Rights Act (PHRA) 1993.  The Na onal Human Rights Commission was launched in 1991 a er par cipa ng in the Interna onal Conference for the Promo on and Protec on of Human Rights held in Paris.  The Headquarters of the Na onal Human Rights Commission is in New Delhi.  Jus ce Vijaya Bhar Sayani has now been appointed as the Chairperson of the Na onal Human Rights Commission. Composi on of Na onal Human Rights Commission  1 Chairman (Former Chief Jus ce),  5 full me members o Supreme Court Jus ce, o High Court Judge, o 3 members with human rights experience  7 deemed members o Chairman of the Na onal Commission for Minori es, o Chairman of the Na onal Commission for SCs, o Chairman of the Na onal Commission for STs, o Chairman of the Na onal Commission for Women, o Chairman of the Na onal Commission for BCs, o Chairman of the Na onal Commission for the Protec on of Child Rights, o The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabili es. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 Selec on commi ee  Prime Minister (Chairman of the Select Commi ee),  Lok Sabha Speaker,  Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker,  Leader of Opposi on in Lok Sabha,  Leader of Opposi on in Rajya Sabha, and  Union Home Minister, Tenure:  3 years or 70 years,  Eligible for reappointment,  But not eligible for employment under Central and State Govt. NHRC Divisions  Law Division,  Inves ga on Division,  Policy Research, Projects and Programs Division,  Training Division,  Administra ve Division. Ac vi es  Spreading awareness about human rights among people,  Promote, monitor and effec vely implement the promo on and protec on of human rights;  Visit prisons and deten on centers to examine the living condi ons of inmates and make recommenda ons.  Reviewing the cons tu onal and other legal safeguards for the protec on of human rights and recommending measures for their effec ve implementa on.  Has all the powers of a civil court. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024 STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (SHRC)  State-level func oning commission with the objec ve of protec ng human rights.  It acts as a superintendent of human rights within the state.  State Human Rights Commissions are cons tuted in accordance with the powers conferred on the State under Sec on-21 of the Protec on of Human Rights Act, 1993. Composi on of State Human Rights Commission (SHRC).  1 Chairman (Chief Jus ce/Judge of High Court)  2 members o Member of the Judiciary, o Member with human rights experience  1 Secretary Selec on commi ee  Chief Minister (Chairman),  Chairman of the Legisla ve Council,  Chairman of Legisla ve Council (if it exists),  Leader of Opposi on in Legisla ve Assembly.  Leader of the Opposi on in the Legisla ve Council (if it exists),  State Home Minister Tenure  3 years or 70 years  Eligible for reappointment,  But not eligible for employment under Central and State Govt Assignments  Intervene in any proceedings involving allega ons of human rights viola ons before the Court with the consent of the respec ve State Court, Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200  Vidhvaa’s INDIAN CONSTITUTION DAY QUIZ - 2024  The SHRC may visit any State Government, prison or any other ins tu on under the control of the State Government, examine the living condi ons of prisoners for treatment, reforma on or security purposes and make recommenda ons accordingly.  Encouraging the efforts of non-governmental organiza ons and ins tu ons working in the field of human rights protec on,  Conduct and promote research in the field of human rights. TAMIL NADU STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  The Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission was cons tuted on 17.4.1997 as per the powers conferred on the State under Sec on-21 of the Protec on of Human Rights Act, 1993.  Jus ce S. Manikumar is the current Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission. Syllabus: Constitution of India NEXT SUCCESSIVE 50 WINNERS FIRST PRIZE: RS. 25,000 Date: 26th November Time: 8.00pm WILL RECEIVE RS. 5,000 EACH SECOND PRIZE: RS. 15,000 Total Questions: 50 THIRD PRIZE: RS. 10,000 Registration Fee: Rs. 200