Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#711] Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayati Raj?
Correct Answer
(C) Article-40
Explanation
Solution: Article-40 of the Indian constitution provides directive for the State to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers to enable them to function as units of self government.
[#712] Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Governments to organise Village Panchayats?
Correct Answer
(C) Article-41
Explanation
Solution: Article-40 of the Indian constitution provides directive for the State to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers to enable them to function as units of self government.
[#713] Participatory Notes are associated with:
Correct Answer
(B) Foreign Institutional Investors
Explanation
Solution: Participatory Notes are associated with Foreign Institutional Investors. This is the route for foreign investment in the India stock market by the Foreign Financial Investors (FFIs).
[#714] The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because
Correct Answer
(D) All of the above
Explanation
Solution: The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because : ➡️it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution. ➡️ it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution. ➡️ the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional. ➡️ if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution.
[#715] The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in
Correct Answer
(D) 1973
Explanation
Solution: Formerly the Union Territory of Lakshadweep was known as Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, a name that was changed to Lakshadweep by an act of Parliament in 1973. The Laccadive subgroup had been known earlier as the "Cannanore Islands" after the coastal town of Cannanore (Kannur).