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The constitution of a country provides the basis for
  • a)
    punishment of criminals
  • b)
    diplomatic relations with other countries
  • c)
    relationship between citizens
  • d)
    governance of the country
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

A constitution is the basic fundamental law of a State. It lays down the objectives of the State which it has to achieve. It provides for the constitutional framework that is,various structures and organs of the governments at different levels. In addition, it describes the rights and duties of the citizens. It is, therefore, considered to be the basis for the governance of the country.

Who decides the substance and timing of the bill?
  • a)
    Governor
  • b)
    President
  • c)
    Cabinet
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
The cabinet decides the substance and even the timing of the bill. No major bill is introduced in the parliament without the cabinet’s approval.

In India, at the state level, the executive comprises of the chief minister, council of ministers and the
  • a)
    President
  • b)
    Prime Minister
  • c)
    Chief Justice
  • d)
    Governor
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

According to the parliamentary system, there is a president who is the formal head of the state of India and the prime minister and the council of ministers, which run the government at the national level. At the State level, the executive comprises the governor and the chief minister and council of ministers.

Who can remove the Chief Election Commissioner before the expiry of the term?
  • a)
    Vice-President
  • b)
    Chairman
  • c)
    President
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed before the expiry of the term by the president if both houses of parliament make such are commendation with a special majority.

Which one of the following Fundamental Rights has been ensured to the citizens of India?
  • a)
    To get education
  • b)
    To get employment
  • c)
    To buy and sell property
  • d)
    To form associations or unions
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Athul Chawla answered
Under Article 19(1)(c)The Right to Freedom gives the Freedom to form associations or unions or co-operative societies on which the State can impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality and the sovereignty and integrity of India.

The Cabinet has a secretariat under a
  • a)
    Senior Minister
  • b)
    President
  • c)
    Prime Minister
  • d)
    Secretary General
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The Secretary General has an important coordinating role in the decision making at the highest level. It operates under the supervision and direction of the Prime Minister.

Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
  • a)
    Law of the land
  • b)
    Supreme court
  • c)
    Supreme court tribunal
  • d)
    Constitution
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sounak Mehra answered
Supreme court functions within the limitations imposed by the Constitution. The functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court are defined by the Constitution.

Who is responsible for drafting the bill?
  • a)
    Judiciary
  • b)
    Bureaucracy
  • c)
    Governor
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
The actual task of drafting the bill is performed by the bureaucracy under the supervision of the minister concerned.

The longest tenure as the Prime Minister of India is enjoyed by
  • a)
    Jawahar Lal Nehru
  • b)
    Charan Singh
  • c)
    V. P. Singh
  • d)
    Lal Bahadur Shastri
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnab Gupta answered
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first and is so far the longest-serving prime minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1964. He served for 17 years.

How many variations could there be in the PR system?
  • a)
    Four
  • b)
    Two
  • c)
    Five
  • d)
    Three
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
In the PR system, there could be two variations. One in which the entire country is treated as one constituency, and seats are allocated to each party according to its share of votes in the national election. In other, the country is divided into several multi-member constituencies.

What was the eligibility age for voting in 1989?
  • a)
    20
  • b)
    18
  • c)
    16
  • d)
    22
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The Indian constitution adopts Universal adult franchise as a basis of elections to the Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies. Every citizen who is or above 18 years of age has a right to vote without any discrimination of caste, race , religion, sex, literacy, etc. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988.

In the Constituent Assembly of India, “Chairman of Union Constitution Committee” was
  • a)
    Rajkumari Amrit Kaur.
  • b)
    G.V. Mavalankar.
  • c)
    Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • d)
    Dr. John Mathai.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjali Pillai answered
He was also a Chairman of Union Powers Committee and States Committee. He introduced the “Objectives Resolution” in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946.

Assertion (A): The 42nd amendment of the Constitution introduced Fundamental Duties for citizens.
Reason (R): The Constitution enforces these duties as prerequisites for enjoying fundamental rights.
  • a)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • b)
    If Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • c)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
  • d)
    If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshita Saha answered
Understanding the Assertion and Reason
The question revolves around the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution, which indeed introduced Fundamental Duties for citizens. This amendment was enacted in 1976 and marked a significant shift in the constitutional framework.
Assertion (A): True
- The 42nd Amendment added Article 51A to the Constitution, outlining the Fundamental Duties of citizens.
- These duties encompass responsibilities like promoting harmony, striving for excellence, and protecting the environment, among others.
Reason (R): False
- While the Constitution emphasizes the importance of Fundamental Duties, it does not enforce them as prerequisites for enjoying Fundamental Rights.
- Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties are distinct in that the former can be legally enforced, while the latter serve more as moral obligations.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- The Assertion is correct: The 42nd Amendment indeed introduced Fundamental Duties.
- The Reason is incorrect: Fundamental Duties do not act as prerequisites for Fundamental Rights.
Thus, the correct answer is option B: "If Assertion is true but Reason is false." This distinction clarifies the role and nature of Fundamental Duties in relation to Fundamental Rights within the framework of the Constitution.

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