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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 Article 243 W.

• Article 243 W is related to the twelfth schedule of the Constitution of India.

​Key Points

• Article 243W in The Constitution Of India
  • Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, endow
  • The Municipalities with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government and such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Municipalities, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein, with respect to
    • The preparation of plans for economic development and social justice;
    • The performance of functions and the implementation of schemes as may be entrusted to them including those in relation to the matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule;
  • The Committees with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to carry out the responsibilities conferred upon them including those in relation to the matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule.

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The schedules of the Indian constitution are given below:​​  ​

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 Land reform laws.

Key Points

• Article 31B was introduced in the Constitution of India through the First Amendment Act of 1951 to provide protection to certain laws from judicial review.
• The primary purpose of Article 31B was to safeguard land reform laws from being challenged in courts on the grounds of violation of fundamental rights.
• Laws listed under the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution are protected by Article 31B, ensuring they cannot be invalidated by courts.
• This provision was critical for implementing agrarian reforms and redistributing land to reduce inequalities in rural India.
• It was aimed at addressing socio-economic disparities and promoting equitable land ownership among citizens, especially marginalized communities.

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• First Amendment Act, 1951
  • The First Amendment introduced Article 31B and the Ninth Schedule to protect laws related to land reforms and socio-economic development.
  • It was enacted under the leadership of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • This amendment was essential to address challenges posed by judicial scrutiny of land redistribution laws.
• Ninth Schedule of the Constitution
  • The Ninth Schedule lists laws that are immune from judicial review under Article 31B.
  • Initially, 13 laws were included in the Ninth Schedule, primarily dealing with land reforms.
  • Over time, more laws were added, covering various socio-economic measures.
• Land Reforms in India
  • Land reforms involved measures such as abolishing zamindari (landlord system) and redistributing land to landless farmers.
  • These reforms were aimed at reducing rural poverty and fostering agricultural development.
  • Article 31B ensured these reforms were not obstructed by legal challenges.
• Judicial Review and Fundamental Rights
  • Article 13 of the Constitution empowers the judiciary to review laws that violate fundamental rights.
  • Article 31B creates an exception by protecting certain laws listed under the Ninth Schedule from such scrutiny.
  • This ensures that socio-economic reforms are not impeded by judicial intervention.

The correct answer is Article 13.

Key Points

• Article 13 of the Indian Constitution explicitly declares that any law inconsistent with or violating Fundamental Rights shall be void.
• This Article ensures that Fundamental Rights, enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, remain supreme and protected from legislative infringement.
• It provides for judicial review, empowering courts to strike down laws that violate Fundamental Rights.
• Article 13 classifies laws into two categories: pre-Constitution laws (existing laws before January 26, 1950) and post-Constitution laws.
• The judiciary plays a crucial role in interpreting Article 13 to ensure the protection of Fundamental Rights, making it a cornerstone of India's constitutional framework.

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• Fundamental Rights are basic rights guaranteed to all citizens under Part III of the Indian Constitution, ensuring equality, freedom, and protection against arbitrary actions of the state.
• Judicial Review: A process through which courts assess the validity of laws and executive actions to ensure compliance with the Constitution.
• Doctrine of Eclipse: Under Article 13, pre-Constitution laws conflicting with Fundamental Rights are not nullified but remain dormant, becoming enforceable if the conflict is removed later.
• Doctrine of Severability: If a part of a law violates Fundamental Rights, only the offending portion is declared invalid, and the rest remains operational.
• Article 32: Known as the "Right to Constitutional Remedies," it empowers citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights.

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.

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The Correct Answer is Mizoram.

• Article 371 provides a special status to the North-Eastern states.
• It aims to preserve their tribal heritage.
• Article 371G is related to the Mizoram, all acts of the Indian parliament related to the Mizo way of living will apply only after the consent of the Mizoram Assembly.

Additional Information

• Other useful Articles:
  • Article 371(B) – State of Assam.
  • Article 371(C)- State of Manipur.
  • Article 371(F) – State of Sikkim.
  • Article 371(H) – State of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Article 371(G) – State of Mizoram.

The correct answer is 168.

Key Points

 Under Article-168, Constitution of Legislatures in States.

• For every State, there shall be a Legislature which shall consist of the Governor.
  • Only Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh out of 28 states have bicameral legislatures, with the remaining states having a unicameral one.
  • In other States, one House.
• There are two Houses of the Legislature of a State, the First Legislative Council and the second Legislative Assembly, and where there is only one House, it shall be known as the Legislative Assembly.

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The correct answer is the administration of union territories by the President.

Key Points 

• Article 239
  • Administration of union territories.
  • The president may appoint the governor of the state as the administrator, where he exercises his functions as such administrative independently of his council of ministers

Confusion Points 

• Article 239AA. Special provisions concerning Delhi
  • From the date of commencement of the Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991.
  • The Union Territory of Delhi shall be called the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Additional Information

• Part-8 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Territory.
• The Union Territory of India is described between articles 239 to 242 in our constitution.
• There were 9 union territories in India but from 26th January 2020, Dadra and Nager Haveli and Daman and Diu are to be combined into a single territory, thus resulting in 8 Union Territories in India now. 

The Correct Answer is Article 56.

Key Points

• Article 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the Union Executive. The union executive consists of the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the council of ministers, and the Attorney General of India.
• The president (article 52) is the head of the Indian state. He is head of all  Supreme Commander of all the armed forces.
• He is the first citizen of the country and acts as the symbol of the integrity and solidarity of the nation.
• Article 38-State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people.
• Article 36- Definition of State which is given in Article 12
• Article 56 -Term of office of President. (5 Years)

Important Points 

• Articles Related to President of India:

The correct answer is Article 149.

• Article 148 to 151 of the Indian constitution deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
• The authority of the comptroller and auditor general (CAG) of India is established by Article 148.
• Article 149 prescribes the duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Key Points

• The Comptroller and Auditor General of India enjoy the same status as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
• The CAG is appointed by the president of India.
• CAG submits his resignation letter to the president.
• CAG holds office for a term of 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
• CAG is the head of the Indian audits and accounts department.
• CAG is also called as the "ears and eyes of the Public Accounts Committee".

Additional Information

• V. Narahari Rao served as the first CAG of India.
• K. Sanjay Murthy is the incumbent CAG of India.
• Article 124 to 147 deals with the Supreme Court of India.

The correct answer is Article 32.

Key Points:

• Article 32 provides the right to Constitutional remedies which means that a person has the right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. While the Supreme Court has the power to issue writs under Article 32, High Courts have been given the same powers under Article 226.

Important Points:

• Mandamus means "a command" which is issued by the court to enforce fundamental rights whenever a public officer or a government representative has committed an act of violating a person’s fundamental rights.
• Habeas Corpus means “to produce the body”  which is issued to let the court know the grounds of confinement. This protects an individual's Liberty.
• Quo Warranto means "By what authority". It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of a claim which a person asserts to public office. This writ enables the public to see that a public office is not usurped.
• Certiorari means "to be certified". It is issued to a Lower court after a case has been decided by it, quashing the decision or order by the High court or Supreme court. It ensures that the jurisdiction of an inferior Court or Tribunal is properly exercised.

 Additional Information

The Correct Answer is Article 61.

Key Points

• Procedure for impeachment of the President: 
  • When a President is impeached for violating the Constitution, either House of Parliament must support the charge. No such charge shall be preferred until it is accepted by not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
  • When either House of Parliament prefers an accusation, the other House investigates or causes the charge to be investigated, with the President having the right to appear and be served during the investigation.
  • If a resolution is passed as a result of the investigation, with not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House from which the charge was investigated or caused to be investigated, declaring that the charge preferred against the President has been sustained, such resolution would have the effect of excluding the President from office as of the date on which the resolution is passed.

Additional Information

• On December 28, 1948, the Constituent Assembly debated Draft Article 50 (Article 61 of the Indian Constitution).
• The process for removing the President of India from office was outlined in the Draft Article.

Important Points

The correct answer is 93.

Key Points

   Lok Sabha - 

• Lok Sabha is the lower house of India's bicameral parliament.
• Lok Sabha is a temporary house and can be dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
• The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 550, which is made up by the election of up to 530 members to represent the States, up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories.
• It is also known as the " House of people".
• Lok Sabha was founded on 17th April 1952.
• The term limit of this house is 5 years.

​ Important Points

  Speaker and Deputy Speaker -

• He is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha.
• He is elected in the first meeting of Lok Sabha following the process of general elections.
• The current Lok Sabha speaker is Om Birla.
• The Deputy Speaker is the second highest authority in Lok Sabha.
• They act as presiding officers in the absence of a speaker.

The correct answer is Article 17.

Key Points

• Article 17:-
  • Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
  • Indian Parliament passed an Untouchability (offenses) Act in 1955.
  • Article 17 was adopted by the constituent assembly with slogans of “Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai”
  • The term ‘untouchability’ is not defined in the Constitution or in the Act.

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•  Important Articles of Indian constitution

  Article	Deals with
  Article 14	Equality before Law.
  Article 19	Freedom of Speech & Expression.
  Article 21	Right to Life and Personal Liberty.
  Article 21a	Right to Education.
  Article 32	Constitutional Remedies.
  Article 44	Uniform Civil code.
  Article 51a	Fundamental Duties.
  Article 112	Budget.
  Article 324	Election Commission.
  Article 343	Official Languages.
  Article 352	National Emergency.
  Article 368	Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
  Article 370	Temporary provisions with respect to the state of Jammu and Kashmir(Revoked).