Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#816] Under the citizenship act of 1955 the ways prescribed for acquiring citizenship are
Correct Answer

(D) All of above

Explanation

Solution: Under the citizenship act of 1955 the ways prescribed for acquiring citizenship are by birth, by descent, by registration, by naturalization and by incorporation of territory.

[#817] Which article declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void?
Correct Answer

(D) Article 13

Explanation

Solution: The Article declares that laws before the commencement of the Constitution of India, 1950 that are inconsistent with the Part III – Fundamental Rights section of the Constitution as void. Also, Article 13 instructs the State to not make any law that violates the provisions under Part III.

[#818] The idea of Directive Principles of state policy in the constitution of India has been borrowed from
Correct Answer

(A) The Irish constitution

Explanation

Solution: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement, particularly the Irish Home Rule Movement.

[#819] Which act provides for the disqualification of members of the Parliament or State Legislature for indulging in corrupt practices?
Correct Answer

(C) The Representation of People Act, 1951

Explanation

Solution: The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is an act of Parliament of India to provide for the conduct of election of the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses, the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections. It was introduced in Parliament by law minister Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The Act was enacted by the provisional parliament under Article 327 of Indian Constitution, before the first general election.

[#820] The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is laid down in:
Correct Answer

(A) Article 368.

Explanation

Solution: The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. This procedure ensures the sanctity of the Constitution of India and keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament of India.