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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The ‘86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002’ added articles to which of the
following provisions of the Constitution of India?
1. Fundamental Duties
2. Fundamental Rights
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 added the eleventh Fundamental duty to Part IV-A of the constitution under article 51-A. It says “To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years”. Hence statement 1 is correct.- The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act also added the ‘Right to Education as a fundamental right to Part III of the constitution under Article 21A. It says “The State shall provide free and
compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.” Hence statement 2 is correct. - It also added new article 45 to the constitution under Directive Principles of State Policy. It says “The state shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.”. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 added the eleventh Fundamental duty to Part IV-A of the constitution under article 51-A. It says “To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years”. Hence statement 1 is correct.- The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act also added the ‘Right to Education as a fundamental right to Part III of the constitution under Article 21A. It says “The State shall provide free and
compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.” Hence statement 2 is correct. - It also added new article 45 to the constitution under Directive Principles of State Policy. It says “The state shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.”. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the amendment of the Constitution under Article 368:
1. The bill for the amendment of the Constitution cannot be introduced by a private member.
2. The bill must be passed in each House by a simple majority.
3. There is no provision for holding a joint sitting for the purpose of the amendment bill.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: The correct option is B.
Explanation: The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368 is as follows:
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.- The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission from the President. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
- Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill. Hence statement 3 is correct.
If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the House present and voting.
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Answer: The correct option is B.
Explanation: The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368 is as follows:
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.- The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission from the President. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
- Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill. Hence statement 3 is correct.
If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the House present and voting.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Imposition of President’s rule in a state would be improper under which of the following situations?
1. In case of hung assembly after general elections.
2. Where a ministry resigns and no other party is able to form ministry commanding majority.
3. Maladministration in the state due to allegations of corruption.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: The correct option is B.
Explanation: Imposition of President’s Rule in a state would be proper in the following situations:- Where after general elections to the assembly, no party secures a majority, that is, ‘Hung Assembly’. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- Where the party having a majority in the assembly declines to form a ministry and the governor cannot find a coalition ministry commanding a majority in the assembly.
Where a ministry resigns after its defeat in the assembly and no other party is willing or able to form a ministry commanding a majority in the assembly. Hence statement 2 is not correct. - Where a constitutional direction of the Central government is disregarded by the state government.
Internal subversion where, for example, a government is deliberately acting against the Constitution and the law or is fomenting a violent revolt.
Physical breakdown where the government wilfully refuses to discharge its constitutional obligations endangering the security of the state. - The imposition of President’s Rule in a state would be improper under the following situations:
Where a ministry resigns or is dismissed on losing majority support in the assembly and the governor recommends imposition of President’s Rule without probing the possibility of forming an alternative ministry.
Where the governor makes his own assessment of the support of a ministry in the assembly and recommends imposition of President’s Rule without allowing the ministry to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly.
Where the ruling party enjoying majority support in the assembly has suffered a massive defeat in the general elections to the Lok Sabha such as in 1977 and 1980.
Internal disturbances not amounting to internal subversion or physical breakdown.
Maladministration in the state or allegations of corruption against the ministry or stringent financial exigencies of the state. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Where the state government is not given prior warning to rectify itself except in case of extreme urgency leading to disastrous consequences.
Where the power is used to sort out intra-party problems of the ruling party, or for a purpose extraneous or irrelevant to the one for which it has been conferred by the Constitution.
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Answer: The correct option is B.
Explanation: Imposition of President’s Rule in a state would be proper in the following situations:- Where after general elections to the assembly, no party secures a majority, that is, ‘Hung Assembly’. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- Where the party having a majority in the assembly declines to form a ministry and the governor cannot find a coalition ministry commanding a majority in the assembly.
Where a ministry resigns after its defeat in the assembly and no other party is willing or able to form a ministry commanding a majority in the assembly. Hence statement 2 is not correct. - Where a constitutional direction of the Central government is disregarded by the state government.
Internal subversion where, for example, a government is deliberately acting against the Constitution and the law or is fomenting a violent revolt.
Physical breakdown where the government wilfully refuses to discharge its constitutional obligations endangering the security of the state. - The imposition of President’s Rule in a state would be improper under the following situations:
Where a ministry resigns or is dismissed on losing majority support in the assembly and the governor recommends imposition of President’s Rule without probing the possibility of forming an alternative ministry.
Where the governor makes his own assessment of the support of a ministry in the assembly and recommends imposition of President’s Rule without allowing the ministry to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly.
Where the ruling party enjoying majority support in the assembly has suffered a massive defeat in the general elections to the Lok Sabha such as in 1977 and 1980.
Internal disturbances not amounting to internal subversion or physical breakdown.
Maladministration in the state or allegations of corruption against the ministry or stringent financial exigencies of the state. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Where the state government is not given prior warning to rectify itself except in case of extreme urgency leading to disastrous consequences.
Where the power is used to sort out intra-party problems of the ruling party, or for a purpose extraneous or irrelevant to the one for which it has been conferred by the Constitution.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements is correct in the context of constitutional reforms introduced by the British through various acts?
1. Government of India Act of 1935 introduced dyarchy at the centre.
2. Indian Councils Act of 1909 introduced communal representation for Sikhs and Anglo-Indians.
3. The Indian Council Act of 1892 gave the legislature the power of discussing the
budget.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: The correct option is B.
Explanation: Government of India Act 1935: This was the longest act passed by the British Parliament provided for the establishment of a Federation of India to be made up of provinces of British India and some or all of the Princely states. One of its main provisions were:- Abolition of provincial dyarchy and introduction of dyarchy at the centre. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- Government of India Act 1919: Dyarchy, a system of double government was introduced for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India. Thus, for the first time, responsible government was seen at the provincial level.
- The size of the provincial legislative assemblies was increased. Now about 70% of the members were elected.
- The communal representation was extended and Sikhs, Europeans, and Anglo Indians were included. Some women could also vote. In 1921, Bombay (now Mumbai) and Madras (now Chennai) became the first provinces to give the limited vote to women. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
- Indian Council Act of 1892: It increased the number of additional (non-official) members in the Central and provincial legislative councils but maintained the official majority in them.
- It gave the legislature the power of discussing the budget for the first time and addressing questions to the executive. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Answer: The correct option is B.
Explanation: Government of India Act 1935: This was the longest act passed by the British Parliament provided for the establishment of a Federation of India to be made up of provinces of British India and some or all of the Princely states. One of its main provisions were:- Abolition of provincial dyarchy and introduction of dyarchy at the centre. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- Government of India Act 1919: Dyarchy, a system of double government was introduced for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India. Thus, for the first time, responsible government was seen at the provincial level.
- The size of the provincial legislative assemblies was increased. Now about 70% of the members were elected.
- The communal representation was extended and Sikhs, Europeans, and Anglo Indians were included. Some women could also vote. In 1921, Bombay (now Mumbai) and Madras (now Chennai) became the first provinces to give the limited vote to women. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
- Indian Council Act of 1892: It increased the number of additional (non-official) members in the Central and provincial legislative councils but maintained the official majority in them.
- It gave the legislature the power of discussing the budget for the first time and addressing questions to the executive. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following directive principles were added through constitutional amendment acts?
1. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
2. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife
3. To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities
4. To raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and to improve public health
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: The correct option is A.
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They are:
To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children (Article 39).
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48 A).
• The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires the State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities (Article 38).
• The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a fundamental right under Article 21A. The amended directive requires the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
• The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to cooperative societies. It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies (Article 43B).
• Raising the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and improving public health
under Article 47 has been there since the adoption of the constitution and not added by way of
amendment. Hence option A is the correct answer.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is A.
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They are:
To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children (Article 39).
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48 A).
• The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires the State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities (Article 38).
• The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a fundamental right under Article 21A. The amended directive requires the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
• The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to cooperative societies. It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies (Article 43B).
• Raising the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and improving public health
under Article 47 has been there since the adoption of the constitution and not added by way of
amendment. Hence option A is the correct answer.
