Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#901] In which year did the first amendment of Indian Constitution take place?
Correct Answer
(A) 1951
Explanation
Solution: First General Election in India and first Constitutional Amendment, both were held in 1951. First amendment to the constitution added Ninth Schedule in the constitution.
[#902] By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?
Correct Answer
(B) 42nd Amendment
Explanation
Solution: Fundamental Duties were added into constitution by 42nd Amendment of constitution. This amendment act added 10 fundamental duties into constitution. 11th fundamental duty of parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child was added by 86th Amendmenct of 2002.
[#903] Which of the following pair is correctly matched-
Correct Answer
(B) ADM Jabalpur - rights ofcitizens in emergency
Explanation
Solution: Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India case is related to reservation to other backward classes in India. Vishakha
case is related to rights of women at work place. Kartar Singh case is related to prevention of unlawful activities. Where as ADM Jablapur case, also known as Habeas corpus case, is related to rights of citizen during emergency.
[#904] Under which article of constitution, proclamation of National Emergency is declared-
Correct Answer
(A) Article 352
Explanation
Solution: National emergency in India can be declared under the provisions of Article-352. As per provisions of this article, if the country is threatened by war or external aggression or internal armed rebellion, National Emergency can be imposed by President for 6 months at a time. It can be declared for whole country or part of it.
[#905] Under which Article of the constitution can an Emergency be declared in India on account of war or external aggression?
Correct Answer
(C) Article-352
Explanation
Solution: National emergency in India can be declared under the provisions of Article-352. As per provisions of this article, if the country is threatened by war or external aggression or internal armed rebellion, National Emergency can be imposed by President for 6 months at a time. It can be declared for whole country or part of it.