Constitution Basics — Set 4
Indian Polity · संविधान की मूल बातें · Questions 31–40 of 70
The provision of 'Judicial Review' in India is based on the practice of which country?
Correct Answer: D. USA
The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from the USA. It allows the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions. It is a key element of the checks and balances system.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to form a new state?
Correct Answer: A. Article 3
Article 3 empowers the Parliament to form a new state by separation of territory or by uniting states. It also allows changing the boundaries or names of existing states. This can be done by a simple majority in Parliament.
Who was the Chairman of the 'Steering Committee' of the Constituent Assembly?
Correct Answer: B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Steering Committee. He was also the President of the Constituent Assembly. This committee managed the business and agenda of the Assembly.
The 'Twelfth Schedule' added by the 74th Amendment deals with?
Correct Answer: A. Municipalities
The Twelfth Schedule deals with the powers and responsibilities of Municipalities. It was added by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. It contains 18 functional items.
Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
Correct Answer: C. 61st Amendment
The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years. It came into force in 1989. This change applied to elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies.
The phrase 'Procedure established by law' in the Indian Constitution is taken from?
Correct Answer: B. Japan
The phrase 'Procedure established by law' is taken from the Japanese Constitution. This is in contrast to the American 'Due process of law'. It governs the deprivation of life and personal liberty under Article 21.
How many parts were there in the original Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. 22
The original Constitution contained 22 Parts. Over time, amendments have added and removed parts, bringing the current count to 25. However, the numbering still largely follows the original 22 parts structure.
Which Act of British India provided the 'blueprint' for the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: A. Government of India Act 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 is considered the blueprint. A significant portion of the Constitution's provisions, like the federal scheme and office of governor, were drawn from it. Dr. Ambedkar acknowledged borrowing heavily from this Act.
The concept of 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) originated in?
Correct Answer: A. USA
The concept of PIL originated in the USA. It was introduced in the Indian judicial system in the 1980s. Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer were pioneers of PIL in India.
Which schedule contains the 'Union List', 'State List', and 'Concurrent List'?
Correct Answer: C. Seventh Schedule
The Seventh Schedule contains the division of powers between the Union and the States. It lists subjects under the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List. It ensures the federal distribution of legislative powers.