Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#1051] Indian Constitution has how many Articles?
Correct Answer

(D) 395

Explanation

Solution: Indian Constitution is longest written constitution in the world. Original constitution contained 22 parts 395 Articles and 8 Schedules. Currently there are 25 Parts, 448 Articles and 12 Schedule in constitution of India.

[#1052] Which of the following is not mentioned in The Preamble of our constitution-
Correct Answer

(D) Adult suffrage

Explanation

Solution: Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternitiy are mentioned in preamble as ideologies on which constitution of India works. Whereas Adult suffrage is mentioned under article-326 and not in Preamble. Article-326 talks about people's right to vote.

[#1053] For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
Correct Answer

(D) The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed

Explanation

Solution: Keshavananda Bharti vs State of Kerela case, 1973 was most important legal battle of Indian constitution. While pronouncing the judgement, S.C. came out with the concept of basic structure of constitution to limit the power of Parliament to amend the Fundamental rights.

[#1054] Which of the following subject is not in Union list-
Correct Answer

(C) Labor Union

Explanation

Solution: Labour union is a subject in concurrent list while census, Banking and Foreign debt are subjects of union list. On the subject matter of union list only parliament has the power to make laws.

[#1055] Which of the following item is in "concurrent list"-
Correct Answer

(B) Labor Union

Explanation

Solution: Labour union is a subject of Concurrent list. Whereas, inter-state rivers and citizenship are under Union list. Local governance is a subject under State list.