Indian Constitution Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Non-granting minority institutions are excluded from the purview of the RTI Act due to the following fundamental rights granted by the Indian Constitution:

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    Article 16
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    Article 19 (1) (c)
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    Article 29
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    Article 30 (1)
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Answer : 4. "Article 30 (1)"
Explanation :

Unaided minority institutions have been excluded from the ambit of RTE Act due to Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution.

Q:

In India, which day is celebrated as the National Panchayati Raj Day?

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    23 April
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    21 April
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    22 April
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    24 April
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Answer : 4. "24 April"
Explanation :

1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).

2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.

3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.

4. Panchayati Raj system was implemented by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district of Rajasthan on 2 October 1959.

5. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

6. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

7. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.

Q:

Which of the following committee is known to recommend 3-tier Panchayati Raj system?

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    Ashok Mehta Committee
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    Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
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    Sarkaria Committee
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    Rao Committee
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Answer : 2. "Balwant Rai Mehta Committee"
Explanation :

1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).

2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.

3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.

4. Panchayati Raj system was implemented by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district of Rajasthan on 2 October 1959.

5. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

6. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

7. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.

8. All types of major committees related to Panchayati Raj are as follows

- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)

- Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)

- Yes. V.K Rao Committee (1985)

- L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)

Q:

The National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on which date in India?

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    23 April
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    22 April
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    24 April
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    21 April
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Answer : 3. "24 April"
Explanation :

1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).

2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.

Q:

In the Indian Constitution, the power to issue a Writ of "Habeas Corpus` is vested in :

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    Supreme court only
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    High Court only
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    Subordinate courts
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    Supreme court and High Court
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Answer : 4. "Supreme court and High Court "
Explanation :

In the Indian constitution, both the Supreme Court and the High Court have the authority to grant a writ of 'Habeas Corpus.

Q:

Which type of writ is not issued under Indian constitution-

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    Mandamus
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    Prohibition
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    Injunction
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    Certiorari
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Answer : 3. "Injunction"
Explanation :

There are five writs issued by courts in India- Habeas corpus, Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, and Quo warranto.

Q:

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was formed___

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    Formation of states on linguistic basis
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    Panchayati Raj system
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    Recognition of political party
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    By arrangement of reservation
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Answer : 2. "Panchayati Raj system"
Explanation :

1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India that looks after the ongoing process of decentralization and local governance in the states.

2. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India. Just as self-governance of urban areas is carried out through municipalities and suburban municipalities, similarly self-governance of rural areas is carried out through Panchayati Raj institutions.

3. There are three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.

(1) Village level: Gram Panchayat

(2) Block level: Panchayat Samiti

(3) District level: District Council

Q:

Which part of the Constitution embodies the concept of Panchayati Raj?

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    Preamble
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    Fundamental Rights
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    Directive Principles of State Policy
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    Tenth Schedule
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Answer : 3. "Directive Principles of State Policy"
Explanation :

1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).

2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.

3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.

4. Panchayati Raj system was introduced in Rajasthan by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

5. The Panchayati Raj system was implemented in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district on 2 October 1959.

7. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

8. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

9. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.

10. All types of major committees related to Panchayati Raj are as follows

- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)

- Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)

- Yes. V.K Rao Committee (1985)

- L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)

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