Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#651] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
Correct Answer

(B) 52nd Amendment Act

Explanation

Solution: 52nd Amendment Act introduced Anti-Defection law which deals with disqualification of MPs and MLAs in case of defection. This amendment also added 10th Schedule to the constitution.

[#652] By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
Correct Answer

(C) 61st

Explanation

Solution: 61st Amendment Act, 1989 reduced the voting age form 21 to 18 years for the Lok Sabha as well as for Assembly elections.

[#653] Which of the following constitutional Amendment Act, deals with the Elementary Education as a Fundamental Right?
Correct Answer

(C) 86th Amendment Act

Explanation

Solution: 86th Amendment act, 2002 provided fundamental right to Elementary Education. This amendment added Article-21(A) under Part-III of constitution. This article provides for right of free and compulsory education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years.

[#654] Under which Article of the constitution, the President of India can declare the financial emergency-
Correct Answer

(A) Article 360

Explanation

Solution: President of India can impose Financial Emergency by applying Article-360 if he or she is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which financial stability or credit of India or any part of it, is threatened. A proclamation under this article must be approved by Parliament with in two months with simple majority. Once approved, it will remain in force till the President revokes it.

[#655] Which year did President declare National emergency on internal dispute-
Correct Answer

(D) 1975

Explanation

Solution: President of India has declared National Emergency thrice. First two proclamations of emergency were made on ground of "External aggression" in 1962 and 1975, repectively. Third proclamation of National Emergency was made on ground of "internal dispute" in 1975.