Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#486] Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly at the time of the drafting of the constitution?
Correct Answer

(C) B.N. Rau

Explanation

Solution: B.N.Rau was appointed as Legal advisor of the constituent assembly. He also assisted in drafting the early constitution of Burma i.e. present day Myanmar.

[#487] The Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955 and Schedules Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 have been enacted to protect
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from Social Injustice and Exploitation.

[#488] The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired by
Correct Answer

(C) The Constitution of erstwhile USSR

Explanation

Solution: The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of erstwhile USSR.

[#489] The inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution was recommended by
Correct Answer

(A) Sardar Swaran Singh Committee

Explanation

Solution: The need and necessity of having Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-1977). The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution. The committee was Sardar Swaran Singh Committee (1976).

[#490] Part XVIII of the Constitution deals with
Correct Answer

(D) Emergency Provisions

Explanation

Solution: Part XVIII is a compilation of laws pertaining to the Constitution of India as a country and the union of states that it is made of. This part of the constitution consists of Articles on Emergency Provisions.