Schedules & Sources — Set 6
Indian Polity · अनुसूचियां और स्रोत · Questions 51–60 of 70
The concept of 'Fundamental Rights' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from?
Correct Answer: A. USA
Fundamental Rights (Part III) are borrowed from the US Constitution (Bill of Rights). These rights are justiciable and essential for the development of individuals. The Supreme Court is the guardian of these rights.
The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as?
Correct Answer: A. Anti-Defection Law
The Tenth Schedule is widely known as the Anti-Defection Law. It was introduced to curb political defections and ensure government stability. It disqualifies members who switch parties after election.
The 'Parliamentary System' of Government in India is largely based on?
Correct Answer: D. British Model
India follows the British (Westminster) Parliamentary model. It involves the presence of a nominal and real executive. The executive is responsible to the legislature.
How many languages are currently recognized in the Eighth Schedule?
Correct Answer: A. 22
There are currently 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule. The last addition was made in 2003 with Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali. English is NOT included in this schedule.
The 'Federal Scheme' and office of Governor were mainly sourced from?
Correct Answer: B. Government of India Act, 1935
The Federal Scheme is largely derived from the Government of India Act, 1935. This Act provided the structural blueprint for the Indian administration. About 75% of the Constitution is said to be a reproduction of this Act.
Which Schedule of the Constitution divides powers between the Union and the States?
Correct Answer: A. Seventh Schedule
The Seventh Schedule divides legislative powers. It lists subjects under Union, State, and Concurrent Lists. This distribution is key to India's federal structure.
The method of 'Election of the President' was borrowed from?
Correct Answer: B. Ireland
The correct answer is 'Ireland'. The method of electing the President is borrowed from the Irish Constitution. It involves an electoral college and proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. The US President is elected by a different method.
Which Schedule contains provisions regarding Panchayati Raj Institutions?
Correct Answer: B. Eleventh Schedule
The Eleventh Schedule contains provisions for Panchayati Raj. It covers 29 subjects related to rural development. It was introduced to empower village level governance.
The 'Emergency Provisions' (administrative details) are largely taken from?
Correct Answer: A. Government of India Act, 1935
The detailed administrative provisions for Emergency are from the Government of India Act, 1935. However, the suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency is from Germany. The 1935 Act gave the Governor-General vast emergency powers.
Which Schedule contains the names of States and Union Territories?
Correct Answer: A. First Schedule
The First Schedule lists the States and UTs. It currently lists 28 States and 8 Union Territories. It defines the extent of the Indian Union.