Article Flashcards

(51 cards)

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What does Article 2 state?

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Parliament may admit or establish new states.

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What does Article 3 allow Parliament to do?

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Parliament can reorganize states’ boundaries.

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What does Article 9 state about Indian citizenship?

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No dual citizenship for Indian citizens.

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What power does Article 11 grant Parliament?

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Parliament can regulate citizenship laws.

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Who is the head of the Indian Union according to Article 52?

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The President is the head of the Indian Union.

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What power does the President exercise as per Article 53?

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The President exercises executive power.

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How is the President elected according to Article 54?

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Presidential election by an electoral college.

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What are the qualifications for election as President as per Article 58?

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Qualifications for election as President.

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What does Article 61 outline?

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Procedure for impeachment of the President.

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What role does the Vice-President have in the Rajya Sabha according to Article 64?

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Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

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What does Article 66 describe?

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Election process for the Vice-President.

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What power does Article 72 grant the President?

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The President can grant pardons, reprieves, or respites.

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What does Article 74 state about the President’s actions?

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The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

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What does Article 75 cover?

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Provisions related to the appointment of the Prime Minister and Ministers.

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Who is the chief legal advisor to the government as per Article 76?

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The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government.

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What duties does Article 78 assign to the Prime Minister?

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Duties of the Prime Minister regarding the President.

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What does Article 85 regulate?

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Sessions of Parliament and dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

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What privileges are outlined in Article 105?

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Parliamentary privileges and freedom of speech.

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What does Article 108 provide for?

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Joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

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What special procedure does Article 109 describe?

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Special procedure for Money Bills.

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How does Article 110 define a Money Bill?

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Definition of a Money Bill.

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What does Article 112 state about the Union Budget?

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Annual financial statement (Union Budget).

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What does Article 114 pertain to?

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Appropriation Bills for withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund of India.

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What special provisions does Article 117 cover?

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Special provisions regarding Financial Bills.

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What power does Article 123 grant the President?
President’s power to promulgate ordinances.
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What power does Article 213 give the Governor?
Governor’s power to promulgate ordinances.
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What jurisdiction does Article 131 grant the Supreme Court?
Supreme Court's original jurisdiction in disputes between states and the Union.
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What does Article 143 allow the President to do?
President can seek the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion.
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What power do High Courts have according to Article 226?
High Courts' power to issue writs.
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What does Article 231 establish?
Establishment of a common High Court for two or more states.
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What does Article 246 describe?
Distribution of legislative powers between Union and State legislatures.
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What power does Article 249 grant Parliament?
Parliament's power to legislate on State subjects in the national interest.
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What does Article 326 state about elections?
Universal adult suffrage for elections.
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What funds are described in Article 266?
Consolidated and Contingency Funds of India and states.
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What does Article 267 establish?
Creation of Contingency Fund of India.
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What does Article 275 provide for?
Grants-in-aid to states.
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What does Article 279A pertain to?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council.
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What role does Article 280 assign?
Finance Commission for revenue distribution.
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What does Article 312 allow for?
Creation of All India Services.
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What does Article 323A establish?
Administrative tribunals for disputes related to public services.
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What does Article 358 state about fundamental rights?
Suspension of fundamental rights during a national emergency.
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What does Article 359 allow during emergencies?
Suspension of rights to enforce fundamental rights during emergencies.
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What does Article 365 lead to?
Failure of constitutional machinery in states leads to President’s rule.
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What does Article 148 establish?
Establishment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
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What powers does Article 243A grant to the Gram Sabha?
Gram Sabha’s powers and functions.
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What does Article 243B pertain to?
Constitution of Panchayats.
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What does Article 338 establish?
National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
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What does Article 338A establish?
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
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What does Article 338B establish?
National Commission for Backward Classes.
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What does Article 155 cover?
Appointment of Governors.
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What power does Article 161 grant to Governors?
Governor’s pardoning power.