Re oe an eeu Reais 7d Points to Know (PTN): Let's see other important aspects of Indian constitution borrowed from eas‘Country Australia Canada Ireland pan USSR UK Germany South Africa Borrowed Feature ‘Concurrent list Federation with a strong Centre Directive Principles of State Policy Procedure Established by law Fundamental duties & $ year plan Parliamentary government & Equality before law ‘Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency Procedure for amendment in the Indian Constitution Ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity4 wv 4 Understanding Parts, Articles and Schedules of the Indian constitution. VA oe us ad a cae ae Ree ee pec aeWhich article of the Indian constitution deals with the protection of interests eu ¥ Way eR EY VA Pee) PT Article 29 says, Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India ere dus eee Rey BR eRe eRe a Ce EdEquality before law No discrimination on basis of religion, sex, race, caste ete ‘Abolition of untouchability Freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, move rely et Right to elementary education Freedom of practice and propagation of religion Remedies for enforcement of rights Promotion of educational 8 economic interests of SC & ST Separation of judiciary from the executive Fundamental duties‘Suggested: Monthly Current Affairs 2020 - Knowvation | XAT,UFT,..._ @) TUR oR ca) Desa eee Rss een ee Reker ap ed rv al D.9 aia Rm ee nea ne tousFeatures [Names of states & union territories Allowances & priviages to President, Governors Judges, et ‘Onths for Parliamentarians, ministers, judges, ete Allocation of seats for states & UTS in Rajya Sabha Related to Scheduled Tribes Deals with 3 legislative lists: Union, State & Concurrent Deals with the 22 official languages recognized by the Indian Constitution ‘Abolition of Zamindar system Powers & authority of Panchayatspare Sa eee Ruel 4 belle UCL SI See Meee ae eee ste re Cael wea PE PTN: Pee cae UM amex EL) RCE eeu ora ao Seo Fundamental duties added & no judicial review of amendment.be a reason for imposing Emergency under the Cea ry cas eS a Ca a RO aes aS ol La Internal disturbance substituted by the words ‘armed rebellion’ under the - 44th Amendment Act of 1978. So, it is not the ground for proclamation of Saree ec Ca Rae)MeO ae ReMi ean ed ‘A. Dual citizenship of India and another Country X ¥ A CMT Rerun Rom Ree UES C. Single citizenship of a State Val Single citizenship of whole of India PTN: Be UR M eRe A AU URS ra | Cre ee Acne ane Ra cLAccording to the constitution, Rajya Sabha is dissolved x OST ba CDRS ey A SSUES rat cea oe ec elo) re A Pee mcs PTN: Toye Secu eeu ae ec uM rs one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members.Seno tec cd reales ered C. Education V8 cud ce fa Other items of concurrent list: bankruptcy, forests, prevention of cruelty to animals, drugs, relief & rehabilitation, ports, electricity, ete.Article 371B makes special provisions for which of the following states/UT? aE crs Re Comer Peru ty PTN SD cu A em eu PE TAC le METALMa ecu eR Reus rae ROC nA Td eed pot Cee ce S Ver SiS ee ee ile pooh fda eS ee te PTN: Sunil Arora is the CEC of IndiaWhich of the following are the functions of Comptroller & Auditor General of SU pat) LL ieee re pain’ a oad ere ic eal Kem eau tu te Vat Laden! 3 ee a ere ee a eed Vleet) CandD PTN PNA UE Senn ai.- Who among the following holds his office at the pleasure of the President? eS AY ilaetia! le omy C. CAG of India Pea ES) fa Attorney General of India is the ‘first law officer of Gol’ and advises the eed Rn irc d a acresRRR Ro ae oe Re ud LY ad rR ay Wrhaiva Try C. Legislative Assembly Regt faa ee Oe a ce aT Pe OR ou oe aerate aeMS St can tee ee Ug ca CR uly Cen ys PRG P Se ee eeu fea ee eu ecu seus De eea The term ‘casting-vote’ means what in parliamentary jargon? CU URC) oe a Res ec cd CM emu u em ate ere ech nai eal ene ee Cd \Z2 The vote casted by the Chairman or the speaker fu A—Prorogation ere Cerete ng Peete ome ad Been egOR ee Rea Ne Rao aa] Um cd Ono Vi BU ec ued C. The President urs PTN: A money bill is generally concerned with the issues related to taxes, Pee ea eager Reem Er contingency funds etc. It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha.The President of India can be impeached by who among the following in case of violation of the constitution? RenPeen@ itor a cc B. The Chief Justice of India X Be Cog UU vaG PTN: ‘i ‘A majority of not less than a two-thirds of the total membership of each house of the parliament is required.Which article of the constitution allows the Supreme Court to review its own ecu) elt Waal B. 140 Cc. 145 DmEyA au The article 137 says, the Supreme Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it.a Which of the following courts are considered as ‘court of records’ as per the beet A The High Courts B, The Supreme Court SS ss COM UTEP aaa eel ad VA Pat A court of record is a court whose acts and proceedings are enrolled for perpetual memory & jestimony. These records are used with a high authority & cannot be questioned. icra ere ae ha netaWhich of the following article abolishes ntouchability? A. Article 13, B. Article 14 C. Article 16 y®. Article 17 Points to Know (PTN): Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. The enforcement of any disability arising out of Untouchability shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.Inwhich part of Indian Constitution are the ‘Directive Principles enshrined’? All B. ll eV D. IVA PTN Indian Constitution s the lengthiest constitution of the world. Iehas 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules. Parc Il~ Citizenship Pare Il ~ Fundamental Rights Part IVA ~ Fundamental DutiesGST (Goods and Services Tax) was passed as a law under which constitutional ment and which amendment bill? — 122 B. 102,124 C. 103, 123 D. None of these PIN: GST was One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment Bill which was passed by the Parliament and Signed by the President to be become The Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.Which of the following article of the Indian constitution provides for an Election Commission of India? Aa B. 343 c. 297 D. 497 PTN: The Election Commission operates under the authority of Constitution per Article 324, and subsequently enacted Representation of the People Act.Under which constitutional amendment bill has the Govt. passed the law which provides 10% reservation to economically backward upper caste citizens? A Ie BT Cc. N6* D. 127% PTN: The Constitution (124 Amendment) Bill and 1034 amendment act 2019 was passed in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha which will provide 10% reservation to General category and economically backward people. Income must be less than 8 lakh per annu Controversial move by NDA GovtWhich schedule of the Indian constitution separates the subjects on which state and union govt.can make laws? a A. Ninth B Seventh C. Soa D. Fifth Points to know (PTN): ‘The 7* schedule has divided the Union and State subjects on which they ‘can make laws. It comprises Union List, State List and Concurrent ListWhich article prohibits trafficki va B. 24 in human beings? ¢. 25 D. 26 PTN: Article 23 of the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits and criminalises human trafficking and forced fabour:‘The Constitution (55th Amendment) Act, 1987 granted which of the following states,full statehood? A. Jharkhand B. Uttarakhand &Reunachal Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh PTN: ‘Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of India on February 20, 1987 by the 55 Amendment in the Constitution, Goa got full statehood status from 56% Amendment.Indian constitution was adopted by the constituent asser A. 26% January 1950 0 B26" November 1949 C. 15% August 1947 D. 26% November 1950 PTN: ‘The Indian constitution was ad November 1949 and was came into effect constituent assembly on 26" 126 Jan 1950.‘Which part of the Indian constitution deals with Emergency provisions? A xill B. XIV cx pou PTN: The part 18 of Indian constitution deals with the emergency provisions. The executive power of Union will extend to the giving of any directions to any stiste executive in emergency area. It leads to automatic suspension of freedoms guaranteed by art. 19 of the constitution.Which country’s constituti Principles of state policy? n constitution with Directive has provided Ind A. UK B. Russia CC. South Africa 2 Areland PTN: The Indian Directive Principles of State Policy, were borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland, UK = Parliamentary form of Gove. Australia — Concurrent list Russia ~ Fundamental dutiesWhich article gives special status to Jammu & Kashmir? Aoa70 B. 377 c. 497 D. 47 PTN: ‘The Constitution of India grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir among Indian states under the article 370. itis the only state in India to have a separate constitutionHow many appendices are there in the Indian constitution?One of the following expressions is Constitution? available in the Preamble of Indian A. Socialist B. Secular \& Federal D. Sovereign PIN: ‘Small part of Preamble ~“WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Preamble was amended only once so far in 1976 (424 amendment).There i no provision for the impeachment of which of the following? A. Chief Justice of India B. President C. Chief Justice of High court Governor PIN: There is lack of “impeachment” procedure of the Governor in the Constitution, hence removal of the Governor had been always contentious. However, as Governor holds office at the "pleasure of the President”, Governor can be removed by the President directly.B.R.Ambedkar called which article as the "Heart and soul of the constitution”? PTN: Dr.B.R. Ambedkar called ‘Article 32° of the Indian Constitution i.e.Right to Constitutional remedies as ‘the heart and soul of the Constitution’Which section of IPC dealt with the Adultery law? A377 3497 ©. 477 D. 370 PTN: Adultery law in India is defined by the Indian Penal Code Section 497. ‘The Supreme Court scrapped Section 497 (adultery, in Sept. 2018) of the Indian Penal Code calling it unconstitutionalWhat was the no. of Articles the Indian constitution when it was adopted? A390 Fe 35 c. 400 D. 405 PTN: Initially there were 395 arti Presently there are 448 articles.How many times has India faced a fi cial Emergency? A. One B. Two ‘Never D. None of these.How many times has India faced a fi cial Emergency? A. One B. Two ‘Never D. None of these. PIN: India has never faced a Financial Emergency. If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, helor she can declare financial emergency.The President of hi head off A. Government — £1 1 BeState C. Both A and B D. None of these PIN: The President of India is the ceremonial head of state of India and the ‘commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.The no. of effective seats in Lower and Upper house of Indian Parllament? sect LS 45 A. 543,250 545,250 C. 560,255 D. 545,255 PTN: Upper house — Rajya Sabha ~6 year term of a member ~ 250 (238+12) members — one third of the members retire every second year Lower house ~ Lok Sabha ~ 5 year term ~ 545 (543+2) membersWhich the correct combination of the various sessions of Indian parliament? ‘A. Summer, Monsoon, winter sessions B. Budget, summer, winter sessions Budget, Monsoon, winter sessions D. Summer, Autumn, Winter sessions PTN Budget session: February to May. Monsoon sessidnJuly to September Winter session: November to December.Inwhich year dl Sikkim became the part of Inia? A1965 eiors C.1955 D.1985 PTN: ‘On 16 May 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union, and the monarchy Was abolished.44 The Article 141 states which of the following options: Bo The law dectared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all Courts, B. Specifies the no.of seats in Lok Sabha C. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. D. None of these PTN: Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all Courts. Article 227 states that the High Court’s judgements are bound on all subordinate courts.Right to property was made a Legal right from a Fundamental Right by which among the following amendments to Indian Constitution? Aare eae c.46% D.48® PIN: By 44th constitutional amendmentjact in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right.“The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years..” is written under which constitutional amendment? A 76% LB 86% c. 96% D. 106% PTN: Some more amendments: 61° Noting age reduced from 21 to 18, 52% -The Act has made defection to another party, after elections illegal.Minimum age to became a member of Lok Sabha/Prime Minister of India is? PTN: Min, age for Rajya Sabha ~ 30 Min age to become President - 35Which of the following person(s) is/are a part of Lok Sabha as a nominated member(s)? a A. Richard Hay. Kerala B. George Baker, West Bengal C. Huge Ashkin, Andhra Pradesh JE Both A and B PTN: There are 2 nominated members of the Anglo-Indian Community by the President of India for Lok Sabha’Who is the first Woman Chief India? ‘A. Anandiben Patel Be Sucheta Kriplani . Shashi Kakodkar D. Nandini Chattopadhyay PTN: Sucheta Kriplani ex-CM of UP was the first woman CM in India.In 2019, the government introduced 10% reservation for economically backward section in the general under which constitutional amendment and which amendment bill? S A. 100%, 122%4 B. lol, 121% C. 1024, 123%¢ \B103"¢, 124% Points to Know (PTN After an over four and half hours of debate, 323 Lok Sabha members voted in support of the bill while only three voted against it.For how many years a person should have practiced in a High Court to be eligible to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court of India? AS years B. 10 years C.15 years D.20 years PTN: Other qualifications: He should be a citizen of India. He should have been an advocate of a High Court (or High Courts The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme C: n succession) for ten years. irt are appointed by the President.Which of the following states has the maximum number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha? A Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh 2 C. Punjab \WMadhya Pradesh — © PIN: MP has 6 reserved Lok Sabha seats for STs. UP has max. reserved SC seats ie. 7.What is the tenure of the Vice President of India? A.4 years BA years C.3 years D.2years PIN: Tenure of President - 5 yearsWhich article of the constitution grants constituent power to make formal amendments and empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution? \A Article 368 B. Article 336 C. Article 347 EEE ct] D.Article 398 PTN: Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of the Parliament to amend (i.e. to modify) the Constitution and its procedure.Which of the following articles provides the right to Constitutional remedies? A. Article 31 \B Article 32 C. Article 33 Cee aC) D.Article 34 PTN: Right to Constitutional remedies which means that a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental right. Article 32 was called the “soul of the constitution and very heart of it” by Dr. ‘Ambedkar.Which of the following writs literally means‘“to have the body of"? # A. Mandamus \B-Habeas Corpus C. Quo Warranto D.Certiorari PT Anything that is issued under an authority is a writ. Orders, warrants, directions etc. issued under authority are examples of writs. There are five major types of writs viz. habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorariThe maximum no. of candidates which can be catered by a single EVM? A.l6 B. 32 c.48 Be4 PTN: There is provision for 16 candidates in a Balloting Unit. If the total number of candidates exceeds, 4 such new Balloting Unit can be linked parallel to the first balloting unit.Which of the following section of IPC (Indian Penal Code) deals with sed laws? VA 1248 B. 121A C.3044 D.351 PTN: Sedition in India is defined by section 124A of the Indian Penal Code. Section 1244 was introduced by the British colonial government in 1870.