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Indian Polity - General Knowledge Questions
A)
1971
B)
1973
C)
1974
D)
1976

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 1971

In the year 1971, the Supreme Court of India ruled that a council of ministers must always exist to advise the governor of the state even after the dissolution of the state legislative assembly or resignation of a council of ministers.

A)
Abolition of untouchability
B)
Free and compulsory education
C)
Separation of judiciary from executive
D)
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our country

Correct Answer : Option (D) - To value and preserve the rich heritage of our country

According to Article 51A (f) of the Constitution of India it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture.

A)
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh
B)
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur
C)
Assam, Nagaland, Tripura and Mizoram
D)
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

The provisions related to the administration of the tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 3

The three methods of amendment of the constitution are as follows :

* By Simple Majority of Parliament Some changes such as admission, formation of new states and making changes into territorial boundaries of the states, abolition and creation of legislative councils etc. can be done like any other ordinary law by simple majority.

* By Special Majority of the Parliament Most of the provisions of the constitution need to be amended by special majority i.e. majority of more than 50% of total membership and 2/3rd members present and voting. Some of the amendments included in it are Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles etc.

* By Special Majority of the Parliament and Ratification by half of the State Legislatures There are a few provisions in which interest of the states and federal features of the constitution may be involved. Such bills first need to be passed on both the houses of the parliament and then need to secure ratification by half of the state legislatures. Examples include those related to Centre-State Relations, Election of the President etc.

A)
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B)
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
C)
Dr. Muthulakshmi
D)
V.V. Subramaniya Iyear

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

The First Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1951, made several changes to the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution. It provided against abuse of freedom of speech and expression, validation of zamindari abolition laws, and clarified that the right to equality does not bar the enactment of laws which provide "special consideration" for weaker sections of society.
 
The formal title of the amendment is the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951. It was moved by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on 10 May 1951 and enacted by Parliament on 18 June 1951.

This Amendment set the precedent of amending the Constitution to overcome judicial judgements impeding fulfilment of the government's perceived responsibilities to particular policies and programmes.

A)
Tax reforms
B)
Banking reforms
C)
Purchasing Power Parity
D)
Productive Purchase Policy

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Tax reforms

Impetus to direct tax reforms in India, came with the recommendations of the Task Force on Direct & Indirect Taxes under the chairmanship of Vijay Kelkar in 2002. The main recommendations of this task force related to the direct taxes related to increasing the income tax exemption limit, rationalization of exemptions, abolition of long term capital gains tax, abolition of wealth tax etc.

A)
3 months
B)
6 months
C)
1 Year
D)
2 Years

Correct Answer : Option (B) - six months

"The combined affect of these two articles is that a person not being a Member of either House of Parliament can be a Minister up to a period of six months. Though he would not have any right to vote, he would be entitled to participate in the proceedings thereof.

A)
One Month
B)
Three Months
C)
Six Months
D)
One Year

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Six Months

 
An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after, and in no case later than six months from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy; and the person elected to fill the vacancy shall be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years as provided in article 45 of this Constitution.

A)
Finance Minister
B)
President
C)
Prime Minister
D)
Speaker of Lok Sabha

Correct Answer : Option (B) - President

Procedure for a Money Bill: Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha (the directly elected 'people's house' of the Indian Parliament). Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of parliament, elected by the state and territorial legislatures or appointed by the president).

A)
1970
B)
1971
C)
1972
D)
1973

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 1973

Formerly the Union Territory of Lakshadweep was known as Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, a name that was changed to Lakshadweep by an act of Parliament in 1973. The Laccadive subgroup had been known earlier as the "Cannanore Islands" after the coastal town of Cannanore (Kannur).