1 Q And A Flashcards

1
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Hindi became the official language on

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26th January 1965

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2
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When was the integration of princely states completed?

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1948

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3
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Chief source of Indian constitution is?

A

Govt of India, 1935

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4
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Which article of the constitution empowers centre to make laws on any Residuary subject?

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Article 248

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5
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3 situations in which centre can make law on state subjects

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  1. When state legislators request parliament
  2. When national emergency is implied
  3. When international treaty has to be implemented
  4. When RS passes resolution with 2/3rd majority
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6
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Which amendment is known as mini constitution?

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42nd amendment, 1976

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7
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In which case the Supreme Court propounded basic fabric theory?

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Keshav Nanda Bharti case, 1973

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8
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Who has the authority to create a new state?

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Parliament

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9
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What are the conditions laid down in article 3 before creating new state?

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1.recommendation of President
2.view of the concerned state.

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10
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Which article makes Supreme Court the guarantee of fundamental rights?

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Article 32

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11
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Explain the circumstances under which writ of mandamus can be issued

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To command a person and authority to perform its duties as per the Constitution

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12
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Which commission recommended integration of states on linguistic basis?

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Faisal Ali commission

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13
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When were fundamental duties added to the constitution?

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42nd amendment act, 1976

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14
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What words were added in the preamble by the 42nd amendment?

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Socialist, secular, integrity

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15
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Which article empowers president to suspend fundamental rights during national emergency?

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Article 359

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16
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Article 355 relates to?

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Pre-emptive emergency

17
Q

An ordinance can have a maximum life of

A

Six months

18
Q

When were Sinthali, Maithili, Bodo & Dogri added to the schedule VIII of the Constitution

A

92nd amendment 2003

19
Q

Who has the power to summon a joint sitting of the two houses?

A

President

20
Q

Which fundamental right is concerned with the abolition of social distinction or disparity?

A

Article 15

21
Q

Money bill can be introduced only after recommendation from?

A

President