| #3726 |
Can mergers be exempted under the Anti-Defection Law? |
Yes, if two-thirds of members of a party merge with another party |
| #3727 |
What acts constitute defection under the Anti-Defection Law? |
Voluntarily giving up party membership or voting against party directives without permission |
| #3728 |
Who can disqualify a member for defection? |
The Chairman or Speaker of the House |
| #3729 |
Under which law is the Anti-Defection Law enacted? |
Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (52nd Amendment, 1985) |
| #3730 |
What is the Anti-Defection Law? |
Law to prevent elected members from switching parties and destabilizing governments |
| #3731 |
What is the term for the maximum tenure of a legislative body? |
Five years for Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies |
| #3732 |
Who decides the symbol for a political party? |
Election Commission of India |
| #3733 |
What are recognized political parties? |
National and state parties recognized by the Election Commission based on electoral performance |
| #3734 |
Can political parties be registered with the Election Commission? |
Yes, to contest elections and receive recognition |
| #3735 |
Which Article gives the Election Commission the power to conduct free and fair elections? |
Article 324 |
| #3736 |
Who supervises elections in India? |
The Election Commission of India |
| #3737 |
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the formation of political parties? |
Not explicitly mentioned; political parties are recognized under Representation of the People Act, 1951 |
| #3738 |
Can constitutional amendments change the powers of the President or Governor? |
Yes, but federal principles must be respected |
| #3739 |
Can an amendment be repealed? |
Yes, by passing another amendment in accordance with Article 368 |
| #3740 |
Can amendments affect reservation policies? |
Yes, as in 77th, 81st, and 95th Amendments |
| #3741 |
Can amendments impact emergency provisions? |
Yes, as in the 44th Amendment which modified emergency powers |
| #3742 |
What is the difference between constitutional amendment and ordinary legislation? |
Amendment alters the Constitution itself and requires special procedure; ordinary legislation changes laws under the Constitution |
| #3743 |
Can the Parliament amend the process of amendment itself? |
Yes, but within limits of the Basic Structure Doctrine |
| #3744 |
Can amendments be challenged in the Supreme Court? |
Yes, under Article 13 and judicial review |
| #3745 |
Can amendments alter the term of the Lok Sabha or state assemblies? |
Yes, subject to the Basic Structure Doctrine |
| #3746 |
Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)? |
101st Amendment, 2016 |
| #3747 |
Which was the first Constitutional Amendment? |
1st Amendment, 1951 (land reform and freedom of speech limitations) |
| #3748 |
Can the Constitution be amended to change the directive principles? |
Yes, through amendments like 42nd, 86th, and 97th |
| #3749 |
Can the Constitution be amended to change Fundamental Duties? |
Yes, as in the 42nd Amendment |
| #3750 |
Can Parliament amend the Preamble? |
Yes, as in the 42nd Amendment (adding words like “Socialist” and “Secular”) |