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Question 71 Discuss
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Which of the following is the correct statement about the Rajya Sabha?

A
It is known as the lower house of the parliament.
B
It is known as the Council of the States.
C
All the members are directly elected by the people.
D
The term of the members is for 5 years.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Rajya Sabha is formally known as the 'Council of States.' It serves as the upper house of India's bicameral Parliament, representing the interests of the states and union territories.
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Swaran Singh Committee?

A
It suggested nine items as duties of the citizens.
B
The Swaran Singh Committee was set up in 1976.
C
The committee was established during Indira Gandhi's Government
D
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act was based on its recommendations.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Swaran Singh Committee originally recommended the incorporation of eight fundamental duties into the Constitution, but the government ultimately included ten duties through the 42nd Amendment Act.
Question 73 Discuss
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The number of Rajya Sabha members to be elected from each State of India has been fixed by the Schedule of the Constitution.

A
Third
B
Fourth
C
Sixth
D
Eighth

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution specifically details the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the Council of States) to each state and union territory based on their population.
Question 74 Discuss
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the following? 'Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.'

A
Article 40
B
Article 30
C
Article 37
D
Article 35

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 37 explicitly declares that while the Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court, the principles laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country.
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From which of the following countries was the concept of the Fundamental Duties borrowed?

A
Ireland
B
Australia
C
USA
D
Russia

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile Soviet Union (USSR), now Russia.
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During which of the following Prime Minsters' leadership were Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Indian Constitution?

A
Indira Gandhi
B
Lal Bahadur Shastri
C
Atal Bihari Vajpai
D
Jawahar Lal Nehru

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution during the premiership of Indira Gandhi via the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, which occurred during the national Emergency.
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the contingency fund of India?

A
It is issued on behalf of the President of India.
B
It is established under Article 267.
C
Allowances and emoluments of the President are charged under it.
D
It is for emergencies.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The allowances and emoluments of the President of India are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, not the Contingency Fund, which is strictly reserved for unforeseen, emergency expenditures.
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Which of the following states has bicameral (two houses state legislature?

A
Karnataka
B
Goa
C
West Bengal
D
Punjab

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

India currently has six states with a bicameral legislature (consisting of both a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council), one of which is Karnataka.
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In the State Legislature, is subject to dissolution.

A
Council of States
B
Legislative Council
C
House of People
D
Legislative Assembly

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Similar to the Lok Sabha at the national level, the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) of a state is subject to dissolution, whereas the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is a permanent body.
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Which of the following is a unitary feature of the Indian Constitution?

A
Bicameralism
B
Written Constitution
C
Division of Powers
D
single citizenship

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

While federalism typically involves dual citizenship (like in the USA), the Indian Constitution establishes a 'single citizenship' for the whole country, which acts as a strong unitary feature promoting national unity.
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