Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#726] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
Correct Answer

(B) A Sovereign Democratic Republic

Explanation

Solution: Accordlng to constitution at the time of its commencement on 26th January 1950, India was a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic. It got constitutional status of being Socialist and Secular after 42nd amendment act 1976.

[#727] Which of the following subject is in state list-
Correct Answer

(A) Agriculture

Explanation

Solution: Agriculture is a subject of State list. On the subject matter of State-list only state lagislature has the power to make laws except on few circumstances when parliament can alsomake laws in State list. Here,defence is a subject under Union list whereas education and criminal law are subjects of Concurrent list.

[#728] All legislative subject are mentioned in three lists union list, concurrent list and state list. Any subject is not mentioned in all three list, the law on that particular subject can be framed by-
Correct Answer

(A) Parliament only

Explanation

Solution: As per seventh schedule of constitution,there are three lists which contain all legislative subjects. These are Union list, State list and Concurrent list. Article 248 says, any subject, if not mentioned in above three lists, comes under residuary list which is completely under control of parliament.

[#729] The meaning of Residuary Powers in constitution of India is-
Correct Answer

(D) Powers which are not included in Union, State, and Concurrent List

Explanation

Solution: As per seventh schedule of constitution,there are three lists which contain all legislative subjects. These are Union list, State list and Concurrent list. Article 248 says, any subject, if not mentioned in above three lists, comes under residuary list which is completely under control of parliament.

[#730] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with-
Correct Answer

(C) Parliament

Explanation

Solution: As per seventh schedule of constitution,there are three lists which contain all legislative subjects. These are Union list, State list and Concurrent list. Article 248 says, any subject, if not mentioned in above three lists, comes under residuary list which is completely under control of parliament.