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Who has the power to create new All India Services in India? |
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President
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Parliament
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Prime Minister
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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B Explanation: Parliament has the authority to create new All India Services as per Article 312 of the Indian Constitution. All India Services like the IAS (Indian Administrative Service) and IPS (Indian Police Service) are created by Parliament.
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Which of the following is an essential feature of the Federal system of government in India?
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Dual citizenship |
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Supremacy of the Judiciary
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Division of powers between Centre and States
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Single unified judiciary
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C, Explanation: A federal system of government involves the division of powers between the central government and regional governments (states in the case of India). India follows a federal system where powers are divided between the Union (Centre) and the States.
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Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body in India?
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
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Election Commission of India (ECI)
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Finance Commission
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Planning Commission
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D, Explanation: The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) through an executive resolution in 2014. The other options mentioned are constitutional bodies established under specific articles of the Constitution.
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In India, the concept of judicial review is borrowed from which country's Constitution?
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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Canada
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Australia
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A, Explanation The concept of judicial review, which allows the judiciary to review the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions, is borrowed from the United States Constitution. It was established by the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison in the US.
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In which year was the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act passed by the Indian Parliament?
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June 2014
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July 2014 |
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August 2014
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September 2014
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C, Explanation: The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in August, 2014.
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The doctrine of "basic structure" of the Constitution was evolved by the Indian Supreme Court in which landmark case?
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Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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Golaknath v. State of Punjab |
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Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain
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Keshav Singh v. State of Rajasthan
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A, Explanation: The doctrine of the "basic structure" of the Constitution was evolved by the Indian Supreme Court in the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973). This doctrine implies that certain features of the Constitution are beyond the amending power of the Parliament.
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Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the President be impeached?
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Article 61
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Article 72 |
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Article 76
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Article 78
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A, Explanation: Article 61 of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President. The process of impeachment involves charges being brought against the President for violation of the Constitution. It requires a resolution passed by a special majority in both houses of Parliament, followed by an inquiry and investigation. |
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Who is responsible for the preparation of the electoral rolls for Panchayat elections in India?
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District Collector
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District Collector |
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Tehsildar
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Block Development Officer
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B, Explanation: The District Election Officer is responsible for the preparation of the electoral rolls for Panchayat elections in India.
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What is the minimum number of members required for a Gram Sabha meeting to be valid in India?
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10% of the registered voters
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20% of the registered voters |
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30% of the registered voters
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50% of the registered voters
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B, Explanation: In India, a Gram Sabha meeting is considered valid if at least 20% of the registered voters are present.
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What is the tenure of a Gram Panchayat in India as per the 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
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3 years
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4 years |
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5 years
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6 years
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C, Explanation: As per the 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution, the tenure of a Gram Panchayat is five years. |
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