Common GK Quiz Questions for SSC Exams

The Supreme Court is the final authority for the interpretation of the Constitution.

Originally, the Indian constitution did not provide any formal list of duties for its citizens. But through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, in 1976, fundamental duties were added to the Indian Constitution.

The functions of the Committee shall be to consider and advise on such matters concerning the affairs of the House as may be referred to it by the Chairman from time to time. The Report of the Committee shall be presented to the Council by the Deputy Chairman or in his absence, by any Member of the Committee.

When India became a republic in 1950, Prasad was elected as its first president by the Constituent Assembly. As president, Prasad established a tradition for non-partisanship and independence for the office-bearer and retired from Congress party politics.

The first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha was Nargis Dutt.

The President of India is indirectly elected with Instant-runoff voting[1] by means of an electoral college consisting of the elected members of the Parliament of India and the Legislative assemblies of the States of India and the Union territories (having an elected assembly). The number and value of votes are based on the population in 1971 rather than the current population, as a result of the 42nd Amendment, and extended by the 84th Amendment,[2] with the intention to encourage family planning programs in the states by ensuring that states are not penalised for lowering their population growth and development.

In order to be chosen a member of Parliament, a person must be a citizen of India and not less than 30 years of age in the case of Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case of Lok Sabha. Additional qualifications may be prescribed by Parliament by law.

Must not be less than 30 years of age. Must be a sound person. Must not be convicted by the court with imprisonment of two Or more years. Must be a voter for any constituency in India.

Members of the Lok Sabha are elected through general elections on the basis of adult franchise. For the above purpose the country has been divided into 543 parliamentary constituencies. When the office of an elected member becomes vacant, or is declared vacant or his election is declared invalid, it is filled by a by-election.

The Supreme Court or the High Court can issue five different types of writs/orders to enforce the fundamental rights of Indian citizens. They are called Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo-Warranto, Prohibition, and Certiorari.