Schedules & Sources — Set 4
Indian Polity · अनुसूचियां और स्रोत · Questions 31–40 of 70
The method of 'Election of members of Rajya Sabha' was borrowed from?
Correct Answer: B. South Africa
The election method for Rajya Sabha members is borrowed from South Africa. Members are elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. This uses the system of proportional representation.
In which case did the Supreme Court declare that laws in the Ninth Schedule are open to judicial review?
Correct Answer: D. I.R. Coelho case
In the I.R. Coelho case (2007), the Supreme Court ruled on the Ninth Schedule. It held that laws placed in the schedule after April 24, 1973, are open to judicial review. This prevents blanket immunity for laws violating basic structure.
The term 'Republic' in the Preamble is borrowed from which country?
Correct Answer: C. France
The correct answer is 'France'. The concept of a Republic is borrowed from the French Constitution. A Republic implies that the head of the state is elected, not hereditary. In India, the President is the elected head of state.
Who decides on the disqualification of a member under the Tenth Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. Speaker/Chairman of the House
The Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha) decides on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule. Their decision is subject to judicial review. This ensures the presiding officer maintains discipline within the house.
The 'Advisory Jurisdiction' of the Supreme Court is borrowed from?
Correct Answer: C. Canada
The correct answer is 'Canada'. Advisory Jurisdiction is borrowed from the Canadian Constitution. Under Article 143, the President can seek the Supreme Court's opinion. The Court's advice is not binding on the President.
Which Schedule contains the forms of Oaths and Affirmations?
Correct Answer: C. Third Schedule
The Third Schedule contains the forms of Oaths and Affirmations. Candidates for election, MPs, Judges, and Ministers must take these oaths. It ensures allegiance to the Constitution and secrecy of office.
The 'Cabinet System' of government in India is based on the model of?
Correct Answer: D. UK
The Cabinet System is based on the British (Westminster) model. It involves collective responsibility of the Cabinet to the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister heads the Cabinet.
Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali were added to the Eighth Schedule by which Amendment?
Correct Answer: C. 92nd Amendment
These four languages were added by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003. This increased the total number of scheduled languages from 18 to 22. Santhali is the only tribal language from the Munda group in the list.
The ideal of 'Justice' (social, economic, and political) in the Preamble is inspired by?
Correct Answer: D. Russian Revolution (USSR)
The ideal of Justice was inspired by the Russian Revolution (1917). The Constitution aims to secure social, economic, and political justice for all. This reflects the socialist leanings of the Indian state.
Which Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions by adding the Eleventh Schedule?
Correct Answer: C. 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 added the Eleventh Schedule. It gave constitutional status to Panchayats. It mandates regular elections and devolution of powers to rural local bodies.