Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

The idea of a Parliamentary form of government is adapted from

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United Kingdom

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2
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The method of amending the constitution by popular Veto is found in

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Switzerland

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3
Q

Indian Constitution is

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Quasi-federal

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4
Q

The government of India Act, 1935 was based on

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Simon Commission

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5
Q

Who described the government of India act as a new charter of bondage

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Nehru

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6
Q

Who is custodial of the Indian Constitution

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CJI

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7
Q

The phrase equality before the law is borrowed from

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Britain

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8
Q

Who was the chairman of the constitutional assembly

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Rajendra Prasad

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9
Q

Heart and soul of Indian Constitution

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Right to constitutional remedies

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10
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The drafting of the Indian constitution was completed on

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26th November 1949

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11
Q

Which article defines the duty of the CM

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Article 167

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12
Q

Method of Impeachment is adopted by

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USA

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13
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Sovereign parliament was originated in

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England

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14
Q

Architect of Indian constitution

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Ambedkar

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15
Q

When was the first national anthem sung

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27th dec 1911 calcutta

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16
Q

President of constitution assemble of india

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Nehru

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17
Q

Fundamental duties were incorporated on the recommendation of

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Sawaran Singh Committee

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18
Q

Who proposed preamble before drafting the constitution

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Nehru

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19
Q

A federal structure of India was first put forward by the

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act of 1939

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20
Q

India is a republic because

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the head of state is elected for a particular time

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21
Q

Which country has an unwritten constitution

22
Q

A secular state is one which

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Has no religion

23
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When were the Fundamental Duties of the constitution included

24
Q

Right to property was removed from the constitution under the rule of

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Moraji Desai goverment

25
How many writs can be issued
5
26
The Indian constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of
Religion
27
Freedom of press is implied in the right to
Freedom of speech
28
How many schedules does constitution have
12
29
Who was the first speaker of lok sabha
G.V Mavalankar
30
The first president of India was
Rajendra prasad
31
The idea of a constituent assembly for India for the first time was given by
M N Roy
32
The constituent assembly was formed in 1946 under the scheme formulated by
Cabinet Mission plan
33
When was the first meeting of the constituent assembly held
9 December 1946
34
How many parts, articles and schedules are in our constitution
395 articles, 18 parts and eight schedules
35
Under which act Delhi was given the status of national capital territory of India
69th Constitutional amendment act 1991
36
What is the age above which a person is qualified to become the President of India
35 years
37
How is the president elected
By both the houses of Parliament
38
All disputes regarding election of the President is adjudicated by the
Supreme Court
39
Who was the first woman president
Pratibha Patil
40
Who was the first vice president of India
Dr S Radhakrishnan
41
What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha
250
42
What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha
552
43
How many members are present in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today
245 and 545
44
Current speaker of Lok Sabha
OM Birla
45
Age to be qualified to become a member of Rajya Sabha
30
46
Age to be qualified to become a member of Lok Sabha
25
47
When do the Parliament meet
Budget session, monsoon session, winter session which is the shortest
48
Who was the first woman judge of Supreme Court
Fatima Beebi
49
Age qualification to become a governor
35 years
50
At present how many high courts are present in India
25
51
What is the tenure of the members of union Public service commission
Six years
52
Idea of lokpal was taken from
sweden