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The DPSP are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 511. The framers of the Constitution borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution. Dr B R Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution.
The Directive Principles along with the Fundamental Rights contain the philosophy of the Constitution and is the soul of the Constitution. Granville Austin has described the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’

Correct Answer:C

The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. 

97th Amendment Act, 2011

As per the amendment the changes done to constitution are:-

In Part IIIof the constitution, after words “or unions” the words “Cooperative Societies” was added.

In Part IVa new Article 43B was inserted, which says: The state shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of the co-operative societies”.

Answer: b

Article 75 of the Constitution specifies that the appointment of the Prime Minister will always be done by the President. And according to Delhi High Court's decision in 1980, a person may be appointed as Prime Minister by the President who must prove his majority later within a reasonable period. Also, in 1997 the Supreme Court declared that A person who is not a member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha can be appointed as Prime Minister who must get appointed (either elected or nominated) to either of the Houses within 6 months.

Answer: c

The Prime Minister does not “directly” appoint the Council of Ministers, but he advices the President on who should be appointed and it is the President who does the task of direct appointing.

Answer: b

The Prime Minister does not “directly” appoint the Council of Ministers, but he advices the President on who should be appointed and it is the President who does the task of direct appointing.
As per Article 75, The President can ask the Council of Ministers to reconsider the advice given to him by Council of Ministers, but has to act in accordance with the advice that is generated after such reconsideration. Article 78 makes it necessary for the Prime Minister to communicate to the President any decisions of the council of ministers that relate to the administrative affairs of the Union

Answer: b

These words were added through the 42nd amendment Act in 1976.

Answer: b

The qualifying age for Lok Sabha is minimum 25 years, and for Rajya Sabha it is minimum 30 years.

Representation of People Act (1951) prohibits a person from being a member of both Houses simultaneously.
The anti-defection law can be used to disqualify a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party.

Answer: b

The qualifying age for Lok Sabha is minimum 25 years, and for Rajya Sabha it is minimum 30 years.

Representation of People Act (1951) prohibits a person from being a member of both Houses simultaneously.
The anti-defection law can be used to disqualify a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party.

Article 56 in The Constitution Of India 1949

Term of office of President

(1) The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:

Provided that

(a) the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice President, resign his office;

(b) the President may, for violation of the constitution, be removed from office by impeachment in the manner provided in Article 61:

(c) the President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office

(2) Any resignation addressed to the Vice President under clause (a) of the proviso to clause ( 1 ) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the Speaker of the House of the People

Answer: c

There are two types of Parliamentary Committees: Standing and Ad-hoc.

Standing Committee is a permanent committee while an ad-hoc committee is one which dissolves after the task is complete.

Railway Convention Committee is an ad-hoc committee whereas the rest of them are all Standing Committees.

Answer: a

V.S. Ramadevi was the first woman to become a Chief Election Commissioner, and she occupied the office from 26 November 1990 to 11 December 1990

Answer: d

The expenditure of secret service is out of the purview of CAG. And if at all it wants to audit some parts, it needs permission from the competent authority.

Answer: d

Dispute relating to allotment of the symbols to Political Parties is decided by the Election Commission.

Answer: d

The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of: A Chairperson ,One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India ,One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court ,Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights. In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of (1.Minorities 2.SC 3.ST 4.Women) serve as ex officio members.

Answer: a

He can participate in the proceedings of the Parliament but cannot vote.