Description : The Planning Commission of India has been constituted - (1) under constitutional provision with specific mention for it (2) through an Act of Parliament (3) through a cabinet decision in this regard (4) through constitutional amendment
Last Answer : (3) through a cabinet decision in this regard Explanation: The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 by an executive resolution of the Government of India, on the recommendation of the ... nor a statutory body. Planning commission has been replaced by new institution namely NITI Aayog.
Description : Identify the correct statement with regard to the act of union from the following options a. The British monarchy surrendered the power to English parliament. b. The British parliament seized power from Ireland. c ... . d. The British nation was formed as are result of a war with Scotland and Wales.
Last Answer : c. The formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Description : Which of the following are voluntary provisions in the 73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) ? 1. Minimum age of 21 for contesting elections to Panchayats. 2. Indirect elections to the post of Chairperson of Panchayats at the intermediate ... 2 and 4 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 3 and 4
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The Montague-Chelmsford scheme of Constitutional Reforms was embodied in the Government of India Act, 1919. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Dyarchy of Dual Government in the Provinces: Under the Dyarchy the subjects to be dealt by the Provincial Government were divided into: (i) Reserved subjects, (ii) Transferred subjects. Central ... also given the right to vote. The Act extended the communal franchise to other communities also.
Description : Article 243 of the Constitution of India inserted by a Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following? (1) Extending the benefits of Reservation on the basis of Mandal Commission ... include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in the list of official languages (4) Panchayati Raj System
Last Answer : (4) Panchayati Raj System Explanation: Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with panchayati raj. It defines what a district, or gram sabha, or panchayat, means. It states that " ... institution (by whatever name called) of selfgovernment constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas".
Description : The early nationalists demanded a few constitutional reforms. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The nationalists hoped that the British Government would allow a larger share of Indians in the government by increasing the number of Indians in the Legislative Councils. (ii) The nationalists also demanded the separation of executive from judicial functions.
Description : What United Kingdom and parliament is an example of which Type of government?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : With reference to India polity, which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Planning commission is accountable to parliament. (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses ... (4) NDC is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the states.
Last Answer : (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session. Explanation: President can promulgate ordinances when the parliament is not in session. ... take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinance as the circumstances appear to him to require.
Description : Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct? (1) This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and therefore, universally ... children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Last Answer : (4) This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act Explanation: The 86th amendment to the Constitution approved ... notified. It included Article 21(1) in the Indian constitution making education a fundamental right.
Description : What's the difference between England, United Kingdom, Britain, and the British Columbia?
Last Answer : answer:The United Kingdom consists of England and Scotland among other protectorates. Brittain is another name for the UK. Brittis Columbia is in Canada and is not part of the UK. Also, RH is a brit… he could explain better I think
Description : On the US flag, the 50 stars glorifying represent the 50 states of the United States of America, while the 13 stripes on the flag are the emblem of the thirteen British colonies that became the first states in the U.S after declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. True/ False
Last Answer : 1
Description : Suggest some broad guidelines that can be kept in mind while devising ways and means for political reforms in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Guidelines for political reform: Any legal change must carefully look at what results it will have on politics. Sometimes, the results may be counter-productive. The main focus of political reforms should be ... not only about what is a good solution but also about who will implement it and how?
Last Answer : Guidelines for political reform: (i) Any legal change must carefully look at what results it will have on politics. Sometimes the results may be counter-productive. (ii) The main focus of political ... think not only about what is a good solution but also about who will implement it and how?
Description : 1. Before 31st August, 1965 how many members were in the Economic and Social Council? 2. Which industry uses mica? 3. Who was the first Indian to become the member of British Parliament ... outstanding performance in which field? 20. What is the inflation experienced in the country at present?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. 18 2. Electrical industry 3. Dadabhai Naoroji 4. 969 5. Cotton Industry 6. Courts 7. For film studios 8. Swami Dayananda 9. CO2 10. Fiscal drag 11. October 9 12. North Sea and ... Principle 16. Same as on the surface 17. River Zambezi 18. 1917 19. Journalism 20. Cost-push inflation
Description : Why do you think people of china russia federation united kingdom french republic and US countries are permanent members of the UN security council?
Description : What reforms did the British introduce in the Indian society? How did the people of India respond to them? -History
Last Answer : The British introduced several reforms: They passed laws to stop the practice of sati and to encourage the remarriage of widows. They promoted English language education. In 1850, the Company ... the reforms introduced by the British. In fact, they wanted to change existing social practices.
Description : Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Suggestions to reform political parties (a) It should be made mandatory for political parties to regulate that internal affair. It should be made compulsory for political parties in maintain a ... movements can play an important role by pressurizing parties to bring in reforms in their functioning.
Description : Suggest any five political reforms to strengthen democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Legal constitutional changes i.e. the laws play an important role in political reform. But laws alone cannot help in political reforms. Therefore, democratic reforms need to be carried out ... focus on the entire process of implementation as well as the good solution to a particular problem.
Description : Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) A law should be made to regulate the internal affairs of political parties. (ii) It should be mandatory for political parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about 1/3rd ... should be state funding of elections. The government should give parties money to support the election expenses.
Description : Suggest any three political reforms to strengthen democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Some of the reforms to strengthen the working of political parties are as follows: (i) Anti-defection law, under which a member would be disqualified if he/she goes against the directions of ... for political parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about one-third, to women candidates.
Description : Mention any two social reforms advocated by the British which affected the religious traditions of the Indian people. -SST 10th
Last Answer : ' The two social reforms advocated by the British which affected religious tradition of Indian people were: (i) Abolition of Sati Pratha (ii) Widow remarriage.
Description : Give two immediate causes that made the British rulers to come up with the Montague Chelmsford Reforms. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Lucknow Pact and the Home Rule Movement made the British Government to come up with the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms to oppose the nationalists.
Last Answer : Sati system and no permission to widows for re-marriage was prevailing in the society. The British Government passed the Widow Re-marriage Act in 1856 and Sati system was declared illegal by passing an Act.
Description : The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be: (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court (2) Seven (3) Three (4) One-third of the total strength of the court
Last Answer : (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court Explanation: Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as " ... on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
Description : What is the name of group of islands in which the united kingdom belongs?
Last Answer : The British Isles... a group of approximately 1,000 islands offthe coast of Europe - of which Great Britain is the largest.
Description : Which one the following statements is not correct? (1) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both houses of Parliament separately with special majority (2) Constitutional cases in Supreme ... Freedom of speech and expression. (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India
Last Answer : (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as sccond Vice President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.
Description : What is the appointed group of members of parliament?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Which Constitutional Amendments banned the floor crossing in Parliament? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '52nd'
Description : Which Constitutional Amendments banned the floor crossing in Parliament? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years? (1) 42nd (2) 44th (3) 61st (4) 73rd
Last Answer : (3) 61st Explanation: The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
Description : When a constitutional amendment bill goes to the President, he – (1) can withhold his assent (2) can return it to the Parliament for reconsideration (3) can delay it for not more than six months (4) is bound to give his assent
Last Answer : (4) is bound to give his assent Explanation: All bills passed by the Parliament can become laws only after receiving the assent of the President. The President can return a bill to the Parliament, if it is not a money bill or a constitutional amendment bill, for reconsideration.
Description : The declaration of Constitutional Emergency in an Indian State has to be approved by the Parliament within a period of – (1) 2 months (2) 4 months (3) 6 months (4) 12 months
Last Answer : (1) 2 months Explanation: If the President is satisfied, on the basis of the report of the Governor of the concerned state or from other sources that the governance in a state cannot be carried out ... in the state. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within a period of 2 months.
Description : The right to vote in elections to a Parliament is a – (1) Fundamental Right (2) Constitutional Right (3) Legal Right (4) Natural Right
Last Answer : (2) Constitutional Right Explanation: It is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. It is not a Fundamental right.
Description : Which Constitutional Amendments banned the floor crossing in Parliament?
Last Answer : 52nd
Description : The President of the Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the – (1) British Monarch (2) President of USA (3) President of Pakistan (4) President of France
Last Answer : (1) British Monarch Explanation: The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India. India achieved independence from the United Kingdom, on 15 August 1947, as a Dominion ... role of the King were swept aside, being replaced by the new office of President of India.
Description : A man and a woman, who do not show any apparent signs of a certain inherited disease, have seven children (2 daughters and 5 sons). Three of the sons suffer from the given disease but none ... ? (a) Sex-linked dominant (b) Sex-linked recessive (c) Sex-limited recessive (d) Autosomal dominant
Last Answer : (b) Sex-linked recessive
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members (2) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members ... Union Minister (4) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections
Last Answer : (3) There is no constitutional bar for nominated members to be appointed as a Union Minister Explanation: There is no bar on appointment of a person from outside the legislature as Minister, but he ... either house of the parliament (by election or nomination) in the meantime [Article 75(5)].
Description : Which of the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission are correct ? 1. UPSC is a Constitutional body. 2. It serves as an advisory body. 3. It is called upon to advise the Government in regard to representation of the ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1 and 2
Description : Did the British during seven year war debt?
Last Answer : The British Parliament passed the Government of India Act or Regulating Act in 183.
Last Answer : The Government of India Act was passed in the British Parliament in 1776 .
Description : The Constitution of India was enacted on 26 November 1949 by the - (1) Constituent Assembly (2) Parliament of India (3) President of India (4) British Parliament
Last Answer : (3) President of India Explanation: Constitution of India enacted on 26th November 1949 by President of India and came into force on 26th January 1950.
Description : The Buckincham Canal is an inland water way in (a) United Kingdom (b) Australia (c) India (d) New Zealand
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which country assisted India in the launching of her first satellite 'Aryabhatta'? (a) USA (b) United Kingdom (c) Former USSR (d) Germany
Description : The federal system of India was inspired by the Constitution of the following? (1) Canada (2) United Kingdom (3) U.S.A. (4) Ireland
Last Answer : (1) Canada Explanation: Federal system - Canada
Description : Which of the following countries is not an exporter of tea? (1) United Kingdom (2) Sri Lanka (3) India (4) Kenya
Last Answer : (1) United Kingdom Explanation: Kenya, China, Sri Lanka India and Vietnam are the leading exporters of tea in the world. These five countries are the major producers of tea as well. The United Kingdom is one of the major importers of tea. India is the world’s largest tea-drinking nation.
Description : Match List I (Political Systems) with List II (Nations) and select the correct answer using the code given below: L i st I : (Poli t i cal Syst ems) A. Federal, Presidential, Republic B. Federal, Parliamentary, Republic C. Unitary, ... -III (3) A-V, B-IV, C-II, D-III (4) A-V, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Last Answer : (1) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-V
Description : 1. When was the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India added? 2. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute is located at which city? 3. From where does Indian Railways earn the maximum ... has the largest area under forests? 20. What is the birth place of Guru Gobind Singh?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. By the first Amendment 2. Nagpur 3. Freight 4. Strait of Dover 5. Rana Ratan Singh 6. 0° 7. 8 8. 52nd 9. Rann of Kutch 10. Bahlol Lodi 11. Wings of Fire 12. Wetland 13. Acid to water 14. Mediterranean Sea 15. Guru Teg Bahadur 16. Jonas Salk 17. 12 18. RBI 19. Madhya Pradesh 20. Patna