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Indian Polity One Liner Notes

Indian Polity One Liner Notes

  • Which article authorises Parliament to change the boundary of the States? – Article 3
  • When the fundamental duties of citizens were added in the Constitution? – 1976
  • What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly? – 389
  • In India, separation of judiciary from executive is enjoined by which provision of the constitution? – Directive Principle of State Policy
  • The candidate contesting the election for the post of vice president of India must be eligible for being a member of which house of Parliament? – Rajya Sabha
  • What is the strength of estimate committee? – 30
  • Who forms the parliamentary committee? – President
  • Who authorizes the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India? – Parliament
  • What happens if vote on account is not passed by the Lok Sabha? – Government Resigns
  • Who passes the vote on account? – Lok Sabha
  • In which house the ‘no confidence motion’ can be moved in which house? – Lok Sabha
  • To whom the parliamentary committee report? – Speaker
  • What is the minimum duration between two no confidence motions? – Six months
  • The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired from which Constitution? – Erstwhile USSR
  • Which article has the provision of separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State? – Article 50
  • Following the French practice, who was elected as the ‘temporary’ President of the Constituent Assembly? – Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha
  • Who was elected as President of the Assembly respectively? – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Who cannot be impeached? – Governor
  • How many members are nominated by Governor from the Anglo Indian Community to Vidhan Sabha? – one
  • Who was elected as Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly? – H C Mukherjee
  • Who was appointed as the Constitutional advisor to the Assembly- Sir B N Rau
  • Under which part the fundamental duties have been mentioned? – Part IVA
  • What is the name of the committed that was appointed to review the anti-defection law? – Dinesh Goswami Committee
  • Which article declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void- Article 13
  • Who moved the objective resolution? – Pandit Nehru
  • CAG retires at what age? – 65 years
  • What is the tenure of CAG? – 06 years
  • Who was the chairman of Union Powers Committee? –  Jawahar Lal Nehru
  • What was the subject matter of Malimath Committee? – Criminal Justice System in India
  • Which Article of the constitution says that the state shall endeavor to adopt a uniform civil code- Article 44
  • The provision for Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour is contained in – Article 23
  • Which is the largest Committee of the Parliament? – The Estimate Committee
  • Which article provides power to the election commission to conduct elections in India? – Article 324
  • Which article authorises Parliament to change the boundary of the States? – Article 3
  • When the fundamental duties of citizens were added in the Constitution? – 1976
  • What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly? – 389
  • In India, separation of judiciary from executive is enjoined by which provision of the constitution? – Directive Principle of State Policy
  • Who is the largest producer of Almond in the world? – USA
  • Who is the largest producer of banana in the world? – India
  • Who is the largest producer of Apples in the world? – China
  • How many times has the President declared a National Emergency? – three times
  • If the President wants to resign, to whom he will address his resignation- Vice President
  • What is the maximum age limit set for the post of President of India? – There is no maximum age limit.
  • In the event of a deadlock between the two houses of Parliament, who presides over the Joint Session – Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • How many types of emergencies are there in the Constitution? – Three
  • In India, how many times has the President declared a financial emergency? – never
  • To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life is enshrined in- Article 48 A
  • How many times the President of India can stand for re-election to his post? – as many times as he wants.
  • Within what time frame, all the ordinances issued by the president (during the recess of the Parliament) must be approved by the Parliament? – within- six weeks after its reassembly
  • Who elects the Vice President of India? – Members of Parliament (both elected and nominated)
  • What is the maximum possible strength of the Rajya Sabha? – 250
  • How many members are there in Rajya Sabha? – 245
  • Who decides on any dispute regarding election of Vice President of India? – Supreme Court
  • From where the parliamentary system of the Government of India has been adopted? – British Constitution
  • Which Parliamentary Committee scrutinizes the report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India? – Public Accounts Committee
  • To Whom the PAC submits its annual report? – President
  • Who is selected as the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the Indian Parliament? – Leader of the opposition party
  • Who is currently heading the Public Accounts Committee? – Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
  • How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the president? – 12
  • Who has the authority for suspension and revocation of suspension in the Rajya Sabha? – Rajya Sabha itself
  • Who has the power to suspend a member of the house for disruption in Lok Sabha? – Speaker
  • Who cannot nullify the suspension of members in Lok Sabha? – Lok Sabha itself
  • What is the strength of the Public Accounts Committee? – 22 members.
  • What is the tenure of the members of Rajya Sabha? – six years
  • Which is the competent body which sets the conditions for obtaining citizenship – Parliament
  • Who has the power to create All India Services –Rajya Sabha (by two third majority)
  • How many members from Lok Sabha is chosen to the Public Accounts Committee? – 15
  • To whom the Parliamentary Affairs Committee submits its reports? – President
  • Who appoints the chairman of Public Accounts Committee? – Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • What is the current strength of Rajya Sabha? – 245
  • To whom the Cabinet is collectively responsible? – Lok Sabha
  • The bill sent to the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament has to be passed – by a simple majority of the members present.
  • How many members from Rajya Sabha is chosen to the Public Accounts Committee? – 7
  • Who is regarded as the head of the state in India? – President
  • The candidate contesting the election for the post of vice president of India must be eligible for being a member of which house of Parliament? – Rajya Sabha
  • What is the strength of estimate committee? – 30
  • Who is the largest committee of the parliament? – Estimate committee
  • Who forms the parliamentary committee? – President
  • Who authorizes the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India? – Parliament
  • What happens if vote on account is not passed by the Lok Sabha? – Government Resigns
  • Who passes the vote on account? – Lok Sabha
  • In which house the ‘no confidence motion’ can be moved in which house? – Lok Sabha
  • To whom the parliamentary committee report? – Speaker
  • Who is the chairman of Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General Purpose Committee in Lok Sabha? – Speaker
  • What is the minimum duration between two no confidence motions? – Six months
  • The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired from which Constitution? – Erstwhile USSR
  • Which article has the provision of separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State? – Article 50
  • Following the French practice, who was elected as the ‘temporary’ President of the Constituent Assembly? – Sachchidanand Sinha
  • Who was elected as President of the Assembly respectively? – Rajendra Prasad
  • Who cannot be impeached? – Governor
  • How many members are nominated by Governor from the Anglo Indian Community to Vidhan Sabha? – one
  • Who was elected as Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly? – H C Mukherjee
  • Who was appointed as the Constitutional advisor to the Assembly- Sir B N Rau
  • Under which part the fundamental duties have been mentioned? – Part IVA
  • What is the name of the committed that was appointed to review the anti-defection law? – Dinesh Goswami Committee
  • Which article declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void- Article 13
  • Who moved the objective resolution? – Pandit Nehru
  • CAG retires at what age? – 65 years
  • What is the tenure of CAG? – 06 years
  • Who was the chairman of Union Powers Committee? – Jawahar Lal Nehru
  • What was the subject matter of Malimath Committee? – Criminal Justice System in India
  • Which Article of the constitution says that the state shall endeavor to adopt a uniform civil code- Article 44
  • The provision for Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour is contained in – Article 23
  • Which is the largest Committee of the Parliament? – The Estimate Committee
  • Article 371-A makes special provisions for which state? – Nagaland
  • What is the name of the committee that recommended the establishment of the Committee on Public Undertakings? – Krishna Menon Committee
  • Who was the chairman of Union Constitution Committee? –Jawahar Lala Nehru
  • What is the strength of the Committee on Public Undertakings? – 22
  • What were the three key words that were added in the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional amendment act, 1976? – Socialist, Secular, and Integrity
  • Provisions of Fundamental Rights have been borrowed from which country? – USA
  • When was the Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met? – 9th December, 1946
  • Who moves the public bill? – Minster
  • Which article of the constitution defines the money bill? – Article 110
  • Directive Principles of State Policy has been derived from which constitution? – Irish Constitutions
  • Who was the chairman of Provincial Constitution Committee? – Sardar Patel
  • Who was the chairman of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC)? – N. Venkatachaliah
  • The resolution to form new All India Services must be passed by Rajya Sabha by which type of majority- Special Majority
  • Who was the chairman of Drafting Committee? – B R Ambedkar
  • Who was the chairman of Committee on Fundamental Rights? – Sardar Patel
  • Who was the chairman of Union Powers Committee? – Jawahar Lal Nehru
  • Who was the chairman of Steering Committee? – K M Munshi
  • Who said “The preamble of India is the Keynote of the Constitution”- Ernest Barker
  • Who takes the oath of upholding the constitution? – SC and HC judges
  • Who takes the oath of preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution? – President and Governor
  • Who takes the oath of bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and abiding by it? – Ministers
  • What are the Key Words explicitly mentioned in the Preamble of India? – Democratic, Sovereign, Socialist
  • Which article deal with the election of vice president? – Article 66
  • Which type of duty is levied by the union government but collected and kept by the state government? – Stamp Duty
  • Central Government Schemes like MGNREGA has been framed in accordance with which article of the constitution? – Article 41
  • Provincial autonomy is the feature of which act? – Government of India- Act, 1935.
  • Was K M Munshi a member of Drafting committee? – Yes
  • Which State has no Panchayati Raj Institution at all? – Nagaland
  • Which proclamation of National Emergency automatically suspends? – Right to freedom
  • For how long the ordinance issued by the Governor will remain in force without the approval of the State Legislature – six weeks
  • Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court? – President
  • Salary and allowances of the ex-officio officials of India are mentioned in which schedule of the Constitution – Second Schedule
  • What does the expression ‘gram Sabha’ correctly represents? – the electoral college for the Panchayat
  • The Ninth Schedule was added by which Amendment? – First
  • Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship? – Parliament
  • In India, if a religious sect/community is given “the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? – exclusive educational institution can be established
  • Right to Information is a – Fundamental right
  • The concept of concurrent list in the Indian Constitution is derived from the constitution of which country – Australia
  • Which country has the largest constitution in the world – India
  • On which date India became a Sovereign, democratic republic? – 26-Jan-1950
  • The members of the Constituent were elected by? – the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces.
  • Under which article of the constitution, the provision for National Emergency has been enshrined? – Article 352
  • Under which article of the constitution, the provision for Financial emergency has been enshrined? – Article 360
  • Under which article of the constitution, the provision for State emergency/ President rule has been enshrined? – Article 356
  • In which case the arrest of common men during emergency was held legal during national emergency? – ADM Jabalpur Case
  • The Constituent Assembly of India was formed on the recommendation of? – the Cabinet Mission
  • Who elected the members of Constituent Assembly? – Legislative members of respective provinces
  • To whom, the Union Public Service Commission presents its report? – President
  • Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India? – Rajendra Prasad
  • Which of the followings was a popular slogan of French revolution? – Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
  • How many times the Preamble of the Constitution was amended – once (in the year 1976 by 42nd CA)
  • Where is the word ‘federal’ used in the Indian Constitution? – nowhere in the Constitution.
  • Which committee was assigned to recommend reforms in the insurance sector? – Malhotra committee
  • During the proclamation of National Emergency which articles cannot be suspended? – Articles 20 and 21
  • In which account all revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts is credited? – Consolidated fund of India
  • Article 1 of the Indian Constitution declares that “India means India” is – the Union of States
  • When did the Indian Constitution come into force – January 26, 1950
  • At the time of the creation of the Indian Constitution, who was the Constitutional Advisor of the Constituent Assembly – N. Rao
  • In India, the concept of single citizenship has been adopted from? – England
  • In which article of Indian constitution, provision has been made for reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes – Article 335
  • Which committee recommended the Tribhasha Sutra? – Kothari Committee
  • What happens if the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha? – Government Resigns
  • Which part of the constitution deals with the provisions of citizenship? – Part II
  • The Indian constitution had taken the concept of Federalism from? – Canada
  • The finance commission is formed according to which article of the constitution? – Article 280
  • What is the main function of Finance Commission? – Distribution of revenue between centre and States
  • Who can change/ modify the recommendations of Delimitation Commission? – No one
  • Who was the chairman of the drafting committee? – Ambedkar
  • What are the basic features of the Indian Constitution that cannot be amended under Article 368? – Sovereignty, Territoriality, Integrity, Federal System, Judicial Review, Parliamentary System of Governance etc.
  • Which schedule deal with the division of power between centre and the states? – 7th schedule
  • Items in Central List: 100
  • Items in State List: 66
  • Items in Concurrent List: 52
  • Who is the chairman of the Inter State Council? – Prime Minister
  • Panchayat Secretary is appointed by- State government
  • The bill for the local governance was introduced in the government of- Narsimha Rao
  • Who recommended for the ‘two tier’ for of local governance in place of three tier form of governance.? – Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
  • Who recommended for participation by political parties at all levels? – Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
  • From which constitution are the fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution – American Constitution
  • Which constitution was the first to introduce Preamble? – American Constitution
  • Who talked about the constitutional safeguard to the local bodies? – L M Singhvi committee
  • The first municipal corporation in India was set up at which place? – Madras
  • In which case, Supreme Court specifically opined that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution? – Berubari case (1960)
  • In which case, the Supreme Court held that Preamble is a part of the Constitution? – Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  • How many fundamental rights were given initially? – seven
  • How many fundamental rights are present now? – Six
  • The right to freedom is mentioned in which articles of the Indian Constitution – Articles 19-22
  • Who is regarded as father of local-self-government in India? – Lord Ripon
  • Which article provides power to the election commission to conduct elections in India? – Article 324
  • Which article authorises Parliament to change the boundary of the States? – Article 3
  • When the fundamental duties of citizens were added in the Constitution? – 1976
  • What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly? – 389
  • In India, separation of judiciary from executive is enjoined by which provision of the constitution? – Directive Principle of State Policy
  • Who is the largest producer of Almond in the world? – USA
  • Who is the largest producer of banana in the world? – India
  • Who is the largest producer of Apples in the world? – China
  • How many times has the President declared a National Emergency? – three times
  • If the President wants to resign, to whom he will address his resignation- Vice President
  • What is the maximum age limit set for the post of President of India? – There is no maximum age limit.
  • In the event of a deadlock between the two houses of Parliament, who presides over the Joint Session – Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • How many types of emergencies are there in the Constitution? – Three
  • In India, how many times has the President declared a financial emergency? – never
  • To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life is enshrined in- Article 48 A
  • How many times the President of India can stand for re-election to his post? – as many times as he wants.
  • Within what time frame, all the ordinances issued by the president (during the recess of the Parliament) must be approved by the Parliament? – within- six weeks after its reassembly
  • Who elects the Vice President of India? – Members of Parliament (both elected and nominated)
  • What is the maximum possible strength of the Rajya Sabha? – 250
  • How many members are there in Rajya Sabha? – 245
  • Who decides on any dispute regarding election of Vice President of India? – Supreme Court
  • From where the parliamentary system of the Government of India has been adopted? – British Constitution
  • Which Parliamentary Committee scrutinizes the report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India? – Public Accounts Committee
  • To Whom the PAC submits its annual report? – President
  • Who is selected as the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the Indian Parliament? – Leader of the opposition party
  • Who is currently heading the Public Accounts Committee? – Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
  • How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the president? – 12
  • Who has the authority for suspension and revocation of suspension in the Rajya Sabha? – Rajya Sabha itself
  • Who has the power to suspend a member of the house for disruption in Lok Sabha? – Speaker
  • Who cannot nullify the suspension of members in Lok Sabha? – Lok Sabha itself
  • What is the strength of the Public Accounts Committee? – 22 members.
  • What is the tenure of the members of Rajya Sabha? – six years
  • Which is the competent body which sets the conditions for obtaining citizenship – Parliament
  • Who has the power to create All India Services –Rajya Sabha (by two third majority)
  • How many members from Lok Sabha is chosen to the Public Accounts Committee? – 15
  • To whom the Parliamentary Affairs Committee submits its reports? – President
  • Who appoints the chairman of Public Accounts Committee? – Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • What is the current strength of Rajya Sabha? – 245
  • To whom the Cabinet is collectively responsible? – Lok Sabha
  • The bill sent to the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament has to be passed – by a simple majority of the members present.
  • How many members from Rajya Sabha is chosen to the Public Accounts Committee? – 7
  • Who is regarded as the head of the state in India? – President

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