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Question 81 Discuss
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From which of the following countries has the Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of the Concurrent List?

A
USA
B
Russia
C
Ireland
D
Australia

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The concept of a 'Concurrent List'—a list of items on which both the central and state governments can legislate—was adopted from the Constitution of Australia.
Question 82 Discuss
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Which Article of the Constitution of India states that the Parliament consists of the President of India and the two Houses of Parliament known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha)?

A
Article 67
B
Article 79
C
Article 62
D
Article 73

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 79 of the Indian Constitution clearly outlines the constitution of Parliament, establishing that it shall consist of the President and two Houses: the Council of States and the House of the People.
Question 83 Discuss
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'Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections' comes under which Article of Indian constitution?

A
Article 56
B
Article 36
C
Article 46
D
Article 66

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 46, a Directive Principle of State Policy, obligates the State to promote the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, specifically protecting them from social injustice.
Question 84 Discuss
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Who among the following appoints the Acting Chief Justice in the absence of the Chief Justice of India?

A
Senior most Judge of the Supreme Court
B
Council of Ministers
C
Prime Minister
D
President

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Under Article 126 of the Constitution, when the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or the Chief Justice is absent, the President is authorized to appoint one of the other judges of the Supreme Court as the Acting Chief Justice.
Question 85 Discuss
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The concept of Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of .

A
Britain
B
USA
C
Russia
D
Australia

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The framers included the Concurrent List to enable a flexible legislative scheme between the center and states, an idea derived directly from the Australian Constitution.
Question 86 Discuss
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Which executive system is present in India?

A
Presidential System
B
Both Parliamentary and Presidential System
C
Collegiate System
D
Parliamentary System

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

India follows a Parliamentary system of government at both the central and state levels, inspired by the British Westminster model.
Question 87 Discuss
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As per the Constitution (Ninety-First Amendment) Act, 2003, the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall NOT exceed:

A
10% of the total members of the Lok Sabha
B
12% of the total members of the Lok Sabha
C
20% of the total members of the Lok Sabha
D
15% of the total members of the Lok Sabha

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 restricted the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha to prevent unusually large cabinets.
Question 88 Discuss
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Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is added by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act?

A
Foreign Policy
B
Cooperative Societies
C
Elections to the Panchayats
D
Independent Bodies

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies under Article 43B.
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Which of the following Articles is automatically suspended when an emergency is declared on the grounds of external aggression?

A
Article 14
B
Article 20
C
Article 21
D
Article 19

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

According to Article 358, the six fundamental rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended when a National Emergency is declared on grounds of war or external aggression.
Question 90 Discuss
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Which of the following pairs is INCORRECTLY matched?

A
Function of President - France
B
Procedure Established by Law - Japan
C
Rule of Law - Britain
D
Concurrent List - Australia

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The function and election of the President are largely borrowed from the constitutions of the USA and Ireland, not France. France inspired the concepts of Republic, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
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