Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#156] How many members were in the interim Parliament of India-
Correct Answer

(A) 296

Explanation

Solution: Interim parliament of India had 296 members. Interim government was formed from the members of this interim parliament on 2nd September, 1946.

[#157] From which of the following nations,we have taken the provision of judicial review?
Correct Answer

(B) USA

Explanation

Solution: Judicial review is power of judiciary to review any law passed by legislature or act done by executive. Article-13 provides this power to judiciary in cases related to violation of Fundamental rights. This provision has been borrowed from U.S.A.

[#158] Who described Constitution of India as 'quasi-federal'?
Correct Answer

(D) K. C. Wheare

Explanation

Solution: K.C.Wheare described Constitution of India as 'Quasi-federal'. Quasi-federal set up is a Federal system with inclination towards Unitary system. In this setup Centre can interfere in State matters during certain circumstances unlike in federal set up.

[#159] The National Green Tribunal looks after the cases related with-
Correct Answer

(D) Environment and Forest Conservation

Explanation

Solution: National Green Tribunal was established in 2010 by an act of Parliament. It looks after the matters related with environment and forest conservation. Whereas criminal matters are looked after by Criminal or Session Courts and civil matters by Civil Courts.

[#160] Nationalist Congress Party was founded in-
Correct Answer

(D) 1999

Explanation

Solution: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) which was founded in 1999 and headed by Mr. Sharad pawar, is one of the seven National Parties in India. Other national parties are Indian National Congres BJP, CPI, CPI(M), BSP, AITC.