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21. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment and removal of the Vice President?

[amp_mcq option1=”Article 54″ option2=”Article 62″ option3=”Article 76″ option4=”Article 67″ correct=”option4″]

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Article 67 of the Constitution of India deals with the term of office of the Vice-President, which includes provisions for how the Vice-President ceases to hold office, effectively covering removal.

Article 67 specifies that the Vice-President holds office for a term of five years and may be removed from office by a resolution of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People.

Article 63 establishes the office of the Vice-President. Article 64 states that the Vice-President shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States. Article 66 deals with the election of the Vice-President. Article 54 deals with the election of the President. Article 62 deals with vacancies in the office of the President. Article 76 deals with the Attorney-General of India.

22. The President of India can nominate how many members to the Rajya

The President of India can nominate how many members to the Rajya Sabha?

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The President of India can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.

– These members are nominated from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in matters such as literature, science, art, and social service.
– This provision is made under Article 80 of the Constitution.

The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250, of which 238 are representatives of the States and Union Territories (elected indirectly), and 12 are nominated by the President.

23. The term ‘Lok Sabha’ is borrowed from which one of the following

The term ‘Lok Sabha’ is borrowed from which one of the following languages?

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The term ‘Lok Sabha’ is borrowed from the Hindi language.

– ‘Lok Sabha’ literally translates to ‘House of the People’ in Hindi.
– ‘Lok’ means ‘people’, and ‘Sabha’ means ‘assembly’ or ‘house’.

The term reflects the democratic nature of the directly elected lower house of the Indian Parliament, representing the people of India.

24. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed to Indian citizens under th

How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed to Indian citizens under the Constitution?

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Currently, there are 6 Fundamental Rights guaranteed to Indian citizens under the Constitution.

– Originally, the Constitution provided for 7 Fundamental Rights.
– The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, and made a legal right under Article 300A.

The six Fundamental Rights are: 1. Right to Equality (Art. 14-18), 2. Right to Freedom (Art. 19-22), 3. Right against Exploitation (Art. 23-24), 4. Right to Freedom of Religion (Art. 25-28), 5. Cultural and Educational Rights (Art. 29-30), 6. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Art. 32).

25. Which one of the following Parts of the Constitution of India deals wi

Which one of the following Parts of the Constitution of India deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

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Part IV of the Constitution of India deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

– The DPSP are guidelines/principles for the state while enacting laws and policies, aimed at establishing a welfare state in India.
– They are enshrined in Articles 36 to 51 of the Constitution.

Part II deals with Citizenship (Articles 5-11). Part III deals with Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35). Part V deals with The Union Government (Articles 52-151).

26. Which one of the following constitutional amendments lowered the votin

Which one of the following constitutional amendments lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

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The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age for Lok Sabha and state assembly elections from 21 years to 18 years.

– This amendment was brought into force in 1989.
– It amended Article 326 of the Constitution, which deals with elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States.

The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, is known as the ‘Mini-Constitution’. The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, established Panchayati Raj Institutions. The 86th Amendment Act, 2002, made elementary education a Fundamental Right (Article 21A).

27. Which one of the following constitutional amendments introduced the Go

Which one of the following constitutional amendments introduced the Goods and Services Tax in India?

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The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.

– This amendment streamlined indirect taxation by subsuming various central and state taxes under a single tax regime.
– It came into effect on 1st July 2017.

The 100th Amendment Act ratified the land boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh. The 122nd Amendment Bill was the Bill number introduced for GST, but it was enacted as the 101st Amendment Act after parliamentary approval and ratification.

28. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the Council of Ministers?

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Article 74 of the Constitution of India deals with the Council of Ministers.

– Article 74 states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.
– Article 75 deals with the appointment, tenure, responsibility, qualifications, oath, and salaries and allowances of the ministers.

Article 44 relates to the Uniform Civil Code. Article 101 relates to the vacation of seats in Parliament. Article 123 deals with the President’s power to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament.

29. Which one of the following is not a wing of Cabinet Secretariat?

Which one of the following is not a wing of Cabinet Secretariat?

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‘Administrative wing’ is not listed as one of the distinct wings of the Cabinet Secretariat.

– The Cabinet Secretariat comprises the Main Office, Military Wing, Intelligence Wing, and Security Wing.
– While administrative functions are integral to the Cabinet Secretariat’s operations, “Administrative wing” is not a formally designated distinct wing alongside the others.

The Cabinet Secretariat provides secretarial assistance to the Union Cabinet and its Committees and coordinates the work of the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.

30. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the President’s rule in a State?

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Article 356 of the Constitution of India deals with the imposition of President’s rule in a State.

– Article 356 allows the President to impose state emergency if the President is satisfied, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the State or otherwise, that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

Article 352 deals with National Emergency, Article 360 deals with Financial Emergency. Article 370, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated in 2019.