Constitution Basics — Set 2
Indian Polity · संविधान की मूल बातें · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: D. Fourth Schedule
The Fourth Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories. The Third Schedule contains forms of Oaths and Affirmations. The Fifth Schedule relates to the administration of Scheduled Areas.
The Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by which Amendment?
Correct Answer: D. First Amendment (1951)
The Ninth Schedule was added by the First Amendment Act of 1951. It was introduced to protect land reform laws from judicial scrutiny. Initially, laws placed here were immune to legal challenge.
Which part of the Constitution is often described as the 'Magna Carta' of India?
Correct Answer: B. Part III
Part III of the Constitution, dealing with Fundamental Rights, is described as the Magna Carta of India. It contains a long and comprehensive list of justiciable rights. It guarantees civil liberties to all citizens.
The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' (DPSP) are enumerated in which Part of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. Part IV
DPSP are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36 to 51). These principles are fundamental in the governance of the country. However, they are non-justiciable in nature.
The 'Fundamental Duties' were added to the Constitution upon the recommendation of which committee?
Correct Answer: C. Swaran Singh Committee
The Fundamental Duties were added based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. They were incorporated by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. They are listed in Article 51A under Part IV-A.
Which article of the Constitution describes India as a 'Union of States'?
Correct Answer: C. Article 1
Article 1 describes India, that is Bharat, as a 'Union of States'. This implies that the Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among the states. It also means no state has the right to secede from the Union.
Who called the Preamble the 'Identity Card of the Constitution'?
Correct Answer: B. N.A. Palkhivala
N.A. Palkhivala, an eminent jurist, called the Preamble the 'Identity Card of the Constitution'. K.M. Munshi referred to it as the 'Horoscope of our sovereign democratic republic'. It summarizes the essence of the Constitution.
The term 'Secular' was added to the Preamble by which Constitutional Amendment?
Correct Answer: A. 42nd Amendment
The term 'Secular' was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. This amendment also added the words 'Socialist' and 'Integrity'. It is the only time the Preamble has been amended so far.
Which feature of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Canadian Constitution?
Correct Answer: D. Federation with a strong Centre
The concept of a 'Federation with a strong Centre' is borrowed from Canada. Canada also influenced the vesting of residuary powers in the Centre. This ensures the unity and integrity of the nation.
The Tenth Schedule, known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by which Amendment?
Correct Answer: B. 52nd Amendment
The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. It contains provisions regarding disqualification on grounds of defection. It is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law.