Correct Answer : Gadgil Committee
The recommendations of the Gadgil Committee which was constituted in the year 1988 became the basis for drafting an amendment bill aimed at conferring the constitutional status and protection to the Panchayati Raj institutions.
Correct Answer : Constitutional Rights
The power to issue writs under Article 226 of the Constitution of India of the High Court comes under Constitutional Rights. The Supreme Court is granted the same power under Article 32.
Correct Answer : To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added a new fundamental duty under Article 51-A. It states that—“It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years”.
Correct Answer : L.S. Amery
L.S. Amery opined that “The Cabinet is the central directing instrument of Government”. He was a British Politician. He is remembered for his part in bringing about the fall of the government of Neville Chamberlain in 1940.
Correct Answer : Right to life and personal liberty
If the National Emergency is declared on the ground of war or external aggression the fundamental rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended. However, the rights of life and liberty (Article 21) cannot be suspended even during National Emergency.
Correct Answer : Regulating Act of 1773
The Regulating Act of 1773 provided for the establishment of Supreme Court at Fort William Calcutta. It comprised of one Chief Justice and three other judges. Sir Elijah Impey was the first Chief Justice of this Supreme Court.
Correct Answer : Only members of Parliament
Like Presidential election, election of vice president is held via system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote {indirect election}. However, Vice President is elected by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs. The MLAs or MLCs have no role to play here. This sounds to be an anomaly but it is justified by giving logic that Vice President works as president of the whole country in rare occasions when President is not available. In normal circumstances, his work is to preside the Rajya Sabha.
Correct Answer : Citizens
Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
Correct Answer : Article 21A
The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.
Correct Answer : Criminal Procedure Code
