Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#426] The oath of office is conducted to the president by
Correct Answer

(B) the chief justice of India

Explanation

Solution: The oath of office is conducted to the president by the chief justice of India.

[#427] How many schedules are in the constitution of India-
Correct Answer

(D) 12

Explanation

Solution: At the time of commencement of constitution there were 8 Schedules. But at present, there are 12 Schedules in constitution of India. Newly added Schedules 9, 10, 11 and 12 are related to land reforms, anti-defection law, Panchayati Raj and Urban local bodies respectively.

[#428] How many subjects are there in union list-
Correct Answer

(C) 97

Explanation

Solution: At the time of commencement of constitution Union list, State list and Concurrent list were comprised of 97,66 and 47 subject matters respectively. But at present, number of subject matters have changed in each list i.e.- Union list, state list and Concurrent list to 101, 61 and 52.

[#429] The Parliament can legislate on subjects given in the Union List only in consultation with the State Government for the State of-
Correct Answer

(C) Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation

Solution: At the time of its integration into Indian union Jammu and Kashmir was given some special priviledges under Article-370. This established that any law made by parliament will be applicable in state of Jammu and Kashmir, only if it has got an approval of Government of
Jammu and Kashmir.

[#430] "Bankruptcy and insolvency" is listed in the ______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
Correct Answer

(D) Concurrent

Explanation

Solution: Bankruptcy and Insolvency are listed in 7th Schedule of the Constitution, The list encompasses 52 items including IPC, Criminal law procedure, Marriage and divorce, Trade union, Forests and Education.