Question 1 of 5
With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Why: Statement 1 is correct: The Government of India Act, 1935 did provide for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. Statement 2 is incorrect: Defence and Foreign Affairs were retained by the British Governor-General and not placed under the federal legislature. These subjects remained 'reserved' and outside the control of Indian representatives. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, making the answer option A.
Question 2 of 5
According to Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of which of the following?
A
President of India and Lok Sabha
B
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
C
President of India, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
D
Vice-President, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Why: Article 79 of the Constitution of India clearly defines the composition of Parliament. According to this article, the Parliament of India consists of three components: the President of India, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), and the Lok Sabha (Lower House). The President plays a crucial role in the legislative process, including giving assent to bills. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, which includes all three components: President of India, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
Question 3 of 5
When was the total number of Fundamental Rights reduced in the Indian Constitution?
A
1972
B
1976
C
1978
D
1980
Why: Originally, the Indian Constitution provided for seven Fundamental Rights under Part III, but this number was reduced to six in the year 1978. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978, was responsible for the removal of the 'Right to Property' (Article 31 and Article 19(1)(f)) from the list of Fundamental Rights. The year 1976 saw the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, often called the 'Mini-Constitution,' which introduced Fundamental Duties and modified the Preamble, but it did not reduce the number of Fundamental Rights. Therefore, the correct answer is 1978, option C.
Question 4 of 5
Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced Fundamental Duties under Article 51A?
A
40th Constitutional Amendment Act
B
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
C
44th Constitutional Amendment Act
D
46th Constitutional Amendment Act
Why: The year 1976 is significant for the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, often called the 'Mini-Constitution.' This amendment introduced the Fundamental Duties under Article 51A and added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble of the Constitution. The 42nd Amendment was a landmark amendment that brought significant changes to the Constitution. The 44th Amendment, on the other hand, reduced the number of Fundamental Rights by removing the Right to Property. Therefore, the correct answer is the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, option B.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution must be amended if a new State of the Indian Union is to be created?
A
First Schedule
B
Second Schedule
C
Third Schedule
D
Fifth Schedule
Why: The First Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the States and Union Territories of India along with their territories and composition. When a new State of the Indian Union is to be created, the First Schedule must be amended to include the new State and define its territorial boundaries. The Second Schedule deals with the emoluments of the President, Vice-President, Governors, and Judges. The Third Schedule pertains to oaths and affirmations, and the Fifth Schedule contains provisions for administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Therefore, the correct answer is the First Schedule, option A.
