Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs

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Article 151. Audit Reports :-
(1) The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the president, who shall cause them to be laid before each House of Parliament.
(2) The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the Governor of the State, who shall cause them to be laid before the Legislature of the State.

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits the receipts and expenditure of State Governments, Government Companies and Central Government. The audit of local bodies is not done by CAG.

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Officially, there are 6 minorities in India viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The commission is made up of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and five members. Unlike other bodies like NCSC and NCST, NCM has no constitutional backing or status.

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If there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge after consultation with the chief justice of the High Court concerned and with the previous consent of the president.

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President of India is the head of the state and all government contracts are concluded in the name of President.

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The States Reorganisation Act was enacted on 31 August 1956. The outcome of the Act was the creation of 14 states and 6 Union Territories.

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D. Jatti had worked as Chief Minister of State of Mysore. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy had worked as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Zail Singh worked as Chief Minister of Punjab. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma had served as Chief Minister of Bhopal State.

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74th amendment added the 12th schedule in the constitution comprising 18  items that fall under the purview of municipalities-
1. Urban planning including town planning
2. Regulation of land use and construction of buildings
3. Planning for economic and social development
4. Roads and bridges
5. Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes
6. Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste management
7. Fire services
8. Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects
9. Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society
10. Slum improvement and upgradation
11. Urban poverty alleviation
12. Provision of urban amenities and facilities 
13. Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects
14. Burials and burial grounds, cremations and cremation grounds and electric crematoriums
15. Cattle ponds, prevention of cruelty to animals
16. Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths
17. Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences
18. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries

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A parliamentary system or parliamentary democracy is a system of democratic governance of a state where the executive is responsible to the legislature.

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Nagaland enjoys a special status under Article 371A of the Indian Constitution. This article grants the state important autonomy, allowing it to maintain its distinct culture and traditions. It provides for the protection of the religious and social practices of the Nagas, as well as their land and resources. This special status is part of a broader framework of provisions (Articles 371A to 371J) aimed at addressing the unique needs of various northeastern states in India, reflecting the country’s commitment to regional diversity and local governance.