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1
Q

The idea of a Parliamentary form of government is adapted from

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United Kingdom

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2
Q

The method of amending the constitution by popular Veto is found in

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Switzerland

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3
Q

Indian Constitution is

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Quasi-federal

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4
Q

The government of India Act, 1935 was based on

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Simon Commission

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5
Q

Who described the government of India act as a new charter of bondage

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Nehru

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6
Q

Who is custodial of the Indian Constitution

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CJI

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7
Q

The phrase equality before the law is borrowed from

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Britain

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8
Q

Who was the chairman of the constitutional assembly

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Rajendra Prasad

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9
Q

Heart and soul of Indian Constitution

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Right to constitutional remedies

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10
Q

The drafting of the Indian constitution was completed on

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26th November 1949

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11
Q

Which article defines the duty of the CM

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Article 167

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12
Q

Method of Impeachment is adopted by

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USA

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13
Q

Sovereign parliament was originated in

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England

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14
Q

Architect of Indian constitution

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Ambedkar

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15
Q

When was the first national anthem sung

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27th dec 1911 calcutta

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16
Q

President of constitution assemble of india

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Nehru

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17
Q

Fundamental duties were incorporated on the recommendation of

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Sawaran Singh Committee

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18
Q

Who proposed preamble before drafting the constitution

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Nehru

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19
Q

A federal structure of India was first put forward by the

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act of 1939

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20
Q

India is a republic because

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the head of state is elected for a particular time

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21
Q

Which country has an unwritten constitution

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UK

22
Q

A secular state is one which

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Has no religion

23
Q

When were the Fundamental Duties of the constitution included

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1976

24
Q

Right to property was removed from the constitution under the rule of

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Moraji Desai goverment

25
Q

How many writs can be issued

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5

26
Q

The Indian constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of

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Religion

27
Q

Freedom of press is implied in the right to

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Freedom of speech

28
Q

How many schedules does constitution have

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12

29
Q

Who was the first speaker of lok sabha

A

G.V Mavalankar

30
Q

The first president of India was

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Rajendra prasad

31
Q

The idea of a constituent assembly for India for the first time was given by

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M N Roy

32
Q

The constituent assembly was formed in 1946 under the scheme formulated by

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Cabinet Mission plan

33
Q

When was the first meeting of the constituent assembly held

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9 December 1946

34
Q

How many parts, articles and schedules are in our constitution

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395 articles, 18 parts and eight schedules

35
Q

Under which act Delhi was given the status of national capital territory of India

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69th Constitutional amendment act 1991

36
Q

What is the age above which a person is qualified to become the President of India

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35 years

37
Q

How is the president elected

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By both the houses of Parliament

38
Q

All disputes regarding election of the President is adjudicated by the

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Supreme Court

39
Q

Who was the first woman president

A

Pratibha Patil

40
Q

Who was the first vice president of India

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Dr S Radhakrishnan

41
Q

What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha

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250

42
Q

What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha

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552

43
Q

How many members are present in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today

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245 and 545

44
Q

Current speaker of Lok Sabha

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OM Birla

45
Q

Age to be qualified to become a member of Rajya Sabha

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30

46
Q

Age to be qualified to become a member of Lok Sabha

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25

47
Q

When do the Parliament meet

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Budget session, monsoon session, winter session which is the shortest

48
Q

Who was the first woman judge of Supreme Court

A

Fatima Beebi

49
Q

Age qualification to become a governor

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35 years

50
Q

At present how many high courts are present in India

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25

51
Q

What is the tenure of the members of union Public service commission

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Six years

52
Q

Idea of lokpal was taken from

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sweden

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