Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs

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As per the Constitution of India, a new All India service can be instituted with only on the initiative of Rajya Sabha. Article 312 of the constitution says 
“Notwithstanding anything in [Chapter VI of Part VI or Part XI], if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services [(including an all-India judicial service)] common to the Union and the States, and, subject to the other provisions of this Chapter, regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to any such service.”

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A division bench comprises 2-3 judges while constitution bench consists of at least five or more judges of the court. Such a bench is set up to decide substantial questions of law with regard to the interpretation of the constitution. The origin of constitution bench emanates from Article 143. When President of India seeks Supreme Court’s opinion on a question of fact or law under Article 143 of the Constitution, then also a Constitution bench is set up.

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Article 1 of the Constitution describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. This expression was borrowed from Canadian constitution.

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A Centre-State Relations Inquiry Committee was set up by the then DMK Government of Tamil Nadu on 2nd September, 1969 under the Chairmanship of Dr. P.V. Rajamanar to consider the entire question regarding relationship that should subsist between the Centre and the States in a federal set up.

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There are 29 subjects in Eleventh schedule which were added by the 73rd Amendment in 1992. Which enshrines powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.

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The recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee led to 73rd Amendment Act to the Constitution of India. It contains provisions about Panchayats in India.

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The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were used for the first time in part of Parur Assembly Constituency in Kerala in 1982, on experimental basis. Later, the extensive use of EVMs started in 1998.

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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, (POCSO), 2012, aims at providing protection to children (individuals below the age of 18) from sexual violence including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and the inclusion of children in pornography. The Act also provides for the establishment of special courts for trials of such offenders and for related matters.

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The constitution says that once a high court judge has retired, he cannot practice law in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High Courts. This means that a retired High Court judge cannot practice in lower courts and same high court from which he has retired.

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In British India, the Governor-General was empowered to promulgate ordinance without the permission of the legislative council under Indian Councils Act, 1861. However, the President’s power to promulgate ordinances was inspired by section 42 of the Government of India Act, 1935.