Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#661] How many times have the President declared National emergency-
Correct Answer
(C) Thrice
Explanation
Solution: There have been three proclamation's of National Emergency by President in India. In October 1962, at the time of Chinese aggression, it was proclaimed for the first time. Second time, in the wake of war with Pakistan, it was declared in December 1971. In June 1975, during the Prime Ministership of Indira Gandhi, it was proclaimed for the third time for internal disturbance.
[#662] The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended-
Correct Answer
(B) By the Parliament alone
Explanation
Solution: Though there are some provisions of constitution which can be amended only after an address by both the houses of parliament and ratification by half of the states. But majority of provisions of constitution can be amended by Parliament alone by passing the bill with special majority.
[#663] Under which article, President of India can proclaim constitutional emergency?
Correct Answer
(C) Article 356
Explanation
Solution: Under Article-356 of the contitution, President if satisfied that state government is not carried out in accordance with the law, can declare constitutional emergency in state. The article was first time used in Punjab in 1954.
[#664] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committe of the Constitution?
Correct Answer
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation
Solution: The 'Objective Resolution" proposed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on 13th December, 1946 and passed by constituent assembly, ultimately became the preamble to the constitution. It sets out main objectives which constituent Assembly intended to achieve.
[#665] A Secular State is one which-
Correct Answer
(A) Has no religion of its own
Explanation
Solution: The term "Secular State" for India does not mean that India is non-religious or irreligious or anti-religious, but it simply means that state has no religion of its own and it follows the age-old Indian principle of "Sarva Dharma Samabhava". And also State regards religions as private affairs of citizens and does not discriminate on this basis.