Part 1 Flashcards
The idea of a Parliamentary form of government is adapted from
United Kingdom
The method of amending the constitution by popular Veto is found in
Switzerland
Indian Constitution is
Quasi-federal
The government of India Act, 1935 was based on
Simon Commission
Who described the government of India act as a new charter of bondage
Nehru
Who is custodial of the Indian Constitution
CJI
The phrase equality before the law is borrowed from
Britain
Who was the chairman of the constitutional assembly
Rajendra Prasad
Heart and soul of Indian Constitution
Right to constitutional remedies
The drafting of the Indian constitution was completed on
26th November 1949
Which article defines the duty of the CM
Article 167
Method of Impeachment is adopted by
USA
Sovereign parliament was originated in
England
Architect of Indian constitution
Ambedkar
When was the first national anthem sung
27th dec 1911 calcutta
President of constitution assemble of india
Nehru
Fundamental duties were incorporated on the recommendation of
Sawaran Singh Committee
Who proposed preamble before drafting the constitution
Nehru
A federal structure of India was first put forward by the
act of 1939
India is a republic because
the head of state is elected for a particular time
Which country has an unwritten constitution
UK
A secular state is one which
Has no religion
When were the Fundamental Duties of the constitution included
1976
Right to property was removed from the constitution under the rule of
Moraji Desai goverment
How many writs can be issued
5
The Indian constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of
Religion
Freedom of press is implied in the right to
Freedom of speech
How many schedules does constitution have
12
Who was the first speaker of lok sabha
G.V Mavalankar
The first president of India was
Rajendra prasad
The idea of a constituent assembly for India for the first time was given by
M N Roy
The constituent assembly was formed in 1946 under the scheme formulated by
Cabinet Mission plan
When was the first meeting of the constituent assembly held
9 December 1946
How many parts, articles and schedules are in our constitution
395 articles, 18 parts and eight schedules
Under which act Delhi was given the status of national capital territory of India
69th Constitutional amendment act 1991
What is the age above which a person is qualified to become the President of India
35 years
How is the president elected
By both the houses of Parliament
All disputes regarding election of the President is adjudicated by the
Supreme Court
Who was the first woman president
Pratibha Patil
Who was the first vice president of India
Dr S Radhakrishnan
What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha
250
What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha
552
How many members are present in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today
245 and 545
Current speaker of Lok Sabha
OM Birla
Age to be qualified to become a member of Rajya Sabha
30
Age to be qualified to become a member of Lok Sabha
25
When do the Parliament meet
Budget session, monsoon session, winter session which is the shortest
Who was the first woman judge of Supreme Court
Fatima Beebi
Age qualification to become a governor
35 years
At present how many high courts are present in India
25
What is the tenure of the members of union Public service commission
Six years
Idea of lokpal was taken from
sweden
