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The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• Representation of Political Parties:
  • This statement is not a requirement of a parliamentary system, as not all parties need to be represented in the government; typically, the ruling party or coalition governs.
  • Hence, option 1 is incorrect.
• Government Responsibility:
  • In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature (Parliament) and is accountable to it.
  • If the government loses a vote of confidence, it can be removed by the Parliament.
  • Hence, option 2 is correct.
• Election by the People:
  • While members of Parliament are elected by the people, the government itself (the Prime Minister and the Cabinet) is formed from the elected members of Parliament.
  • The government is not directly elected by the people in a parliamentary system.
  • Removal by the people typically occurs through general elections, not directly.
  • Hence, option 3 is incorrect.
• Fixed Term of Government:
  • In a parliamentary system, the government can be removed before the end of its term through a vote of no confidence or similar procedures, so this statement does not accurately describe a parliamentary system.
  • Hence, option 4 is incorrect.
• Therefore, the defining feature of a Parliamentary System of Government is that the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it.

The correct answer is Article 19.

• Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, 30 are available only to Indian Citizens.

Key Points

• Article 15 - Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, caste, gender, sex, place of birth.
• Article 16 - Provision for reservation in public employment.
• Article 19 - Freedom of Speech and Expression (includes six rights)
• Article 28-30 - Cultural and educational rights
• Article 20 - Protection in respect of conviction of offenses
• Article 21 - Protection of life and personal liberty
• Article 22 - Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases

The Correct answer is Option 1.

Important Points 

• The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act 2003, states that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. Hence option 1 is Correct.

Key Points 

• A member of either house of Parliament belonging to any political party who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister. 
• The total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a state shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly of that state. 
  • But, the number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a state shall not be less than 12.
• The total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the assembly but the minimum strength in case of small states (Mizoram - 40, Goa-40, Sikkim-40) is 12 due to lower strength of the legislative assembly of that states.
• This amendment also states that a person who is disqualified under anti-defection law (10th Schedule) shall not be appointed as a minister.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. 173h May 1952

• The First Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India's first general election.
• First Session of this Lok Sabha commenced on 13 May 1952.
• The 1st Lok Sabha lasted its full tenure of five years and was dissolved on 4 April 1957.
• First Lok Sabha period - 13 April 1952- 4 April 1957
• Speaker - Shri G.V. Mavalankar
• Deputy Speaker - Shri M.A.Ayyangar
• Secretary-General - Shri M. N.Kaul

The correct answer is Option 4 - Nil.

Key Points

• The Constitution of India grants freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a).
• However, reasonable restrictions can be imposed by the State under Article 19(2) for certain grounds.
• The grounds for restrictions include sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the State, public order, decency, morality, contempt of court, defamation, and incitement to an offence.
• From the given options, all the listed grounds are valid under Article 19(2), and there is no exception to these grounds for imposing restrictions.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Nil," as there is no ground mentioned in the question that is excluded from the restrictions provided under Article 19(2).

Additional Information

• Article 19(1)(a): Guarantees freedom of speech and expression to all citizens of India, allowing them to express opinions freely.
• Article 19(2): Provides reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech to ensure balance between individual rights and public interests.
• Key grounds for restrictions: Sovereignty, public order, security, decency, morality, contempt of court, defamation, and incitement to an offence.
• Judicial interpretation: The courts have emphasized that restrictions must be "reasonable" and proportionate to the purpose of protecting national interest.
• Example case: In the landmark case of Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act as unconstitutional, highlighting the importance of safeguarding freedom of speech.

The correct answer is Part III.

Key Points

• Article 32 of the Indian Constitution gives the right to individuals to move to the Supreme Court to seek justice.
• Under Article 32, the parliament can also entrust any other court to exercise the power of the Supreme Court, provided that it is within its Jurisdiction.
• Article 32 is for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
• The nature of the Writ Jurisdiction provided under this Article is discretionary.

• There are five types of Writs as provided under Article 32 of the Constitution:
  • Habeas Corpus.
  • Quo Warranto.
  • Mandamus.
  • Certiorari.
  • Prohibition.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Nomination of Members to Rajya Sabha.

• The procedure for the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha is borrowed from Ireland.

Key Points

• Canadian Constitution: 
  • Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
  • A federal system with a strong center.
  • Residual powers vest at the center.
  • Appointment of State Governors.

Additional Information

Sources of Indian Constitution

The correct answer is the 86^th amendment.

Key Points

• The 86^th amendment to the Constitution of India in 2002, provided the Right to Education as a Fundamental Right in Part-III of the Constitution.
• The amendment inserted Article 21A which made the Right to Education a fundamental right for children between 6-14 years.
• The 86^th amendment provided for follow-up legislation for Right to Education Bill 2008 and finally Right to Education Act, 2009.

The correct answer is Australia.

Key Points

The following things have been borrowed from the Constitution of Australia:

1. Concurrent List.
2. Freedom of trade.
3. Commerce and intercourse.
4. The joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.

Additional Information

• The other borrowed provisions from different countries and details of those are given in below:

The correct answer is Education.

Key Points

• There are six fundamental rights enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the constitution of India.
• Fundamental rights apply universally to all citizens, irrespective of race, birthplace, religion, caste or gender.
• Article 21A of the Constitution of India provides the Right to Education.
• The RTE Act of the Parliament of India was enacted on 4 August 2009 and came into force on 1 April 2010.
• The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right.

Additional Information

• The Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution are-

The correct answer is 5.

Important Points

The Right to Equality provides:

• For the equal treatment of everyone before the law
• Prevent discrimination on various grounds
• Treats everybody as equals in matters of public employment  
• Abolish untouchability and titles

The article mentioned under the right to equality

The correct answer is option 4 i.e UK.

• In the Indian constitution, the section on Citizenship draws inspiration from the UK.
• The United Kingdom is the common name of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
• India borrowed many features from different countries while preparing the country's constitution.
  • The constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 26^th November 1949.
  • The constitution of India came into force on 26^th January 1950.
  • The constituent assembly took 2 years 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution of India.
• Major features borrowed from the UK are:
  1. Writs.
  2. Single Citizenship.
  3. Office of Comptroller and Auditor General.
  4. Rule of Law.
  5. Parliamentary form of Government.
• Major features borrowed from the USA are:
  1. Preamble.
  2. Judicial Review.
  3. Fundamental Rights.
  4. Impeachment.
  5. Functions of Vice President.
• Major features borrowed from Australia are:
  1. Joint sitting.
  2. Trade and Commerce.
  3. Concurrent list.
• Major features borrowed from France are.
  1. Republic.
  2. Ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

The correct answer is Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Munshi.

• Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Munshi described the preamble of the Indian Constitution as the 'Political horoscope of the Indian Constitution'.

Additional Information

• The Preamble of the Indian constitution is based on "Objectives Resolution".
• It was drafted and moved by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and adopted by the constituent assembly.
• In the historic case of Kesavananda Bharati (1973), Supreme Court held that Preamble is a part of the constitution and can be amended under article 368, subject to the condition that no amendment is done to the "Basic structure".
• The Preamble has been amended only once so far, in 1976 by the 42nd Constitutional amendment Act.
• The term ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ were added to the preamble through 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. 
• ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were added between ‘Sovereign’ and ‘Democratic’.
• ‘Unity of the Nation’ was changed to ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’.
• By the 42nd Constitutional amendment act 1976, three new words - Socialist, Secular and Integrity are added to the preamble.

The correct answer is 22.

Important Points

• The eighth schedule of the Indian constitution deals with official languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.
• Currently, 22 languages have been recognized by the Indian constitution.
• They are:

Key Points

How to remember all the schedules: Code for 12 schedules is - TEARS OF OLD PM

1st Schedule: T- Territory,

2nd Schedule: E- Emoluments/salary,

3rd Schedule: A- Affirmation/Oath,

4th Schedule: R- Rajya Sabha,

5th Schedule: S- Scheduled Tribes,

6th Schedule: O- Other Tribes,

7th Schedule: F- Federal (Division Of Powers),

8th Schedule: O- Official Regional Languages,

9th Schedule: L- Land Reform,

10th Schedule: D- Defection (Anti-Defection Law),

11th Schedule: P- Panchayati Raj,

12th Schedule: M- Municipal Corporation

The correct answer is Prem Behari Narain Raizada.

Key Points

• The original Constitution of India was handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada in a flowing italic style with beautiful calligraphy.
• Each page was beautified and decorated by artists from Shantiniketan.
• The original copies of the Indian Constitution, written in Hindi and English, are kept in special helium-filled cases in the Library of the Parliament of India.
• With 25 parts containing 448 articles and 12 schedules, the Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world.  
• The Constituent Assembly, which first met on December 9, 1946, took precisely 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to come up with the final draft. 

Additional Information

• Flag Committee was headed by Rajendra Prasad
• Union powerhead - Jawaharlal Nehru
• Union constitution Committee - Jawaharlal Nehru
• State Power Committee - Jawaharlal Nehru
• Provincial Committee - Sardar Patel
• Steering Committee- Rajendra Prasad.