Exercise : Polity - General Questions
✔ Polity -
General Questions
91.
Which Schedule deals with the division of powers between Union and States?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution specifies the distribution of powers and functions between the Union and the States.
It contains three lists: the Union List (List I), the State List (List II), and the Concurrent List (List III).
This schedule is a key feature of the federal structure of India.
It contains three lists: the Union List (List I), the State List (List II), and the Concurrent List (List III).
This schedule is a key feature of the federal structure of India.
92.
How many languages are currently in the 8th Schedule?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The 8th Schedule of the Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Republic of India.
Originally, there were 14 languages in this schedule.
Currently, there are 22 languages, with Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali being the latest additions (92nd Amendment).
Originally, there were 14 languages in this schedule.
Currently, there are 22 languages, with Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali being the latest additions (92nd Amendment).
93.
The "Residuary Powers" (powers not in any list) are vested in:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Residuary powers refer to subjects that are not mentioned in any of the three lists of the 7th Schedule.
Under Article 248, the power to legislate on residuary subjects is vested in the Union Parliament.
This reflects the strong centralizing tendency of the Indian federal system, similar to the Canadian model.
Under Article 248, the power to legislate on residuary subjects is vested in the Union Parliament.
This reflects the strong centralizing tendency of the Indian federal system, similar to the Canadian model.
94.
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Municipalities?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Part IX-A was added to the Constitution by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992.
It deals with Municipalities (Urban Local Government) and covers Articles 243-P to 243-ZG.
Part IX deals with Panchayats, while Part IX-B deals with Cooperative Societies.
It deals with Municipalities (Urban Local Government) and covers Articles 243-P to 243-ZG.
Part IX deals with Panchayats, while Part IX-B deals with Cooperative Societies.
95.
Cooperative Societies were added by which Amendment?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011, gave constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies.
It added 'cooperative societies' to the fundamental rights (Article 19), a new DPSP (Article 43B), and a new Part IX-B.
This amendment aimed to promote professional management and democratic control of cooperatives.
It added 'cooperative societies' to the fundamental rights (Article 19), a new DPSP (Article 43B), and a new Part IX-B.
This amendment aimed to promote professional management and democratic control of cooperatives.
96.
Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar (G.V. Mavalankar) served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
He held the office from 1952 to 1956.
He is affectionately known as 'Dadasaheb' and was also the President of the Central Legislative Assembly before independence.
He held the office from 1952 to 1956.
He is affectionately known as 'Dadasaheb' and was also the President of the Central Legislative Assembly before independence.
97.
"Equal Pay for Equal Work" is a:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 39(d) of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) directs the State to ensure that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
While it is not a Fundamental Right, it is a constitutional goal that the state must strive to achieve.
The Supreme Court has, in several cases, linked this principle to the right to equality under Article 14.
While it is not a Fundamental Right, it is a constitutional goal that the state must strive to achieve.
The Supreme Court has, in several cases, linked this principle to the right to equality under Article 14.
98.
The concept of "Rule of Law" was popularized by:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The concept of 'Rule of Law' was popularized by the British jurist A.V. Dicey.
According to Dicey, Rule of Law has three components: absence of arbitrary power, equality before the law, and the primacy of individual rights.
This concept is a basic feature of the Indian Constitution, primarily reflected in Article 14.
According to Dicey, Rule of Law has three components: absence of arbitrary power, equality before the law, and the primacy of individual rights.
This concept is a basic feature of the Indian Constitution, primarily reflected in Article 14.
99.
Which state first adopted the Panchayati Raj system?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Rajasthan was the first state in India to adopt the Panchayati Raj system.
The system was inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district.
Andhra Pradesh followed shortly after, adopting the system in the same year.
The system was inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district.
Andhra Pradesh followed shortly after, adopting the system in the same year.
100.
Article 370, which gave special status to J&K, was revoked in:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was effectively revoked on August 5, 2019.
This was done through a Presidential Order and was followed by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
The state was reorganized into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
This was done through a Presidential Order and was followed by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
The state was reorganized into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.