Schedules & Sources — Set 3
Indian Polity · अनुसूचियां और स्रोत · Questions 21–30 of 70
The concept of 'Procedure Established by Law' is borrowed from?
Correct Answer: C. Japan
The concept 'Procedure Established by Law' is taken from the Japanese Constitution. It is mentioned in Article 21 regarding the protection of life and personal liberty. It differs from the American concept of 'Due Process of Law'.
Which Schedule lists the names of States and Union Territories and their territorial extent?
Correct Answer: D. First Schedule
The First Schedule contains the names of States and Union Territories. It defines the territorial jurisdiction of the Indian Union. Whenever a new state is formed, this schedule is amended.
The feature of 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from?
Correct Answer: A. United Kingdom
The correct answer is 'United Kingdom'. Single Citizenship is borrowed from the British Constitution (UK). Unlike the USA, India does not have separate state citizenship. Every citizen has the same rights and duties across the country.
The Twelfth Schedule, dealing with Municipalities, was added by which Amendment?
Correct Answer: C. 74th Amendment
The Twelfth Schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992. It specifies the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities. It contains 18 functional items.
The method of 'Impeachment of the President' is adopted from?
Correct Answer: C. USA
The impeachment procedure of the President is borrowed from the US Constitution. It is a quasi-judicial procedure mentioned in Article 61. In India, the President can only be impeached for 'violation of the Constitution'.
The subject 'Education' was transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by which Amendment?
Correct Answer: C. 42nd Amendment
Education was moved to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. This allows both the Centre and States to legislate on education. Four other subjects were also transferred in the same amendment.
The 'Office of Governor' is a feature borrowed from?
Correct Answer: C. Government of India Act, 1935
The Office of Governor is drawn from the Government of India Act, 1935. While the *appointment* by the Centre is Canadian, the *office* itself comes from the 1935 Act. It functions as the executive head of the state.
Sindhi was added as a language in the Eighth Schedule by which Amendment?
Correct Answer: C. 21st Amendment
Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967. It was the 15th language to be added to the Eighth Schedule. Later amendments added Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali, and four others.
The principle of 'Rule of Law' is a legacy of which constitution?
Correct Answer: C. British Constitution
The Rule of Law is a fundamental feature borrowed from the British Constitution. It implies that no one is above the law and all are subject to the same laws. It is a part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following states is NOT covered under the Sixth Schedule?
Correct Answer: A. Manipur
Manipur is not covered under the Sixth Schedule. The Sixth Schedule specifically covers Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Manipur has its own distinct administrative provisions.