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1. Thiru A Subbarayalu - 17-12-1920 to 11-07-1921

2. Thiru Panagal Raja - 11-07-1921 to 03-12-1926

3. Dr. P Subbarayan - 04-12-1926 to 27-10-1930

4. Thiru P Munuswamy Naidu - 27-10-1930 to 04-11-1932

5. Thiru Ramakrishna Ranga Rao, Raja of Bobbili - 05-11-1932 to 04-04-1936

6. Thiru P T Rajan - 04-04-1936 to 24-08-1936

7. Thiru Ramakrishna Ranga Rao, Raja of Bobbili - 24-08-1936 to 01-04-1937

8. Thiru Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu - 01-04-1937 to 14-07-1937

9. Thiru C Rajagopalachari - 14-07-1937 to 29-10-1939

10. Thiru Tanguturi Prakasam - 30-04-1946 to 23-03-1947

11. Thiru O P Ramaswamy Reddiyar - 23-03-1947  to 06-04-1949

12. Thiru P S  Kumaraswamy Raja - 06-04-1949  to 09-04-1952

13. Thiru C  Rajagopalachari - 10-04-1952  to 13-04-1954

14. Thiru K Kamaraj - 13-04-1954  to 02-10-1963

15. Thiru M Bakthavatsalam - 02-10-1963  to 06-03-1967

16. Dr. C.N. Annadurai - 06-03-1967  to 03-02-1969

17. Dr. Kalaignar M Karunanidhi 10-02-1969 to  04-01-1971 and 15-03-1971 to       31-01-1976

18. Dr. M G Ramachandran - 30-06-1977 to 17-02-1980, 09-06-1980 to  15-11-1984, 10-02-1985 to 24-12-1987

19. Thirumathi Janaki Ramachandran - 07-01-1988 to  30-01-1988

20. Dr. Kalaignar M Karunanidhi - 27-01-1989 to 30-01-1991

21. Dr. Selvi J Jayalalithaa - 24-06-1991 to 12-05-1996

22. Dr. Kalaignar M Karunanidhi - 13-05-1996 to  13-05-2001

23. Dr. Selvi J Jayalalithaa - 14-05-2001 to  21-09-2001

24. Thiru O. Panneerselvam - 21-09-2001 to  01-03-2002

25. Dr. Selvi J Jayalalithaa - 02-03-2002 to 12-05-2006

26. Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi - 13-05-2006 to 15-05-2011

27. Dr. Selvi J Jayalalithaa - 16-05-2011 to 27.09.2014

28. Thiru O. Panneerselvam - 29-09-2014 to 22-05-2015

29. Dr. Selvi J Jayalalithaa - 23-05-2015 to 05-12-2016
30. Thiru O. Panneerselvam - 06-12-2016 to 15-02-2017
31. Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami - 16.02.2017 onwards

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TNPSC: Important Notes of Indian Constitution: These articles includes all important notes of Indian constitution in Tamil Medium. History of Indian Constitution / Salient Features of Indian Constitution / Articles / Schedules / Amendment of the Constitution / Fundamental Rights / Fundamental Duties / Indian Citizenship / Age limit / Role and activities of Parliament (Lok Sabha & Raj Sabha) / President / Prime Minister / Supreme Court / High Court / State Chief Minister / Governor and Important Questions and Answers.

The Election Commission

The Indian constitution has provided for an election commission to conduct elections to elect the peoples 'representatives to the state legislatures' and the parliament.

The Chief Electoral Officer

Every state has a chief electoral officer. They are appointed by the president in consultation with the state government. The chief electoral officer is authorized to supervise the election work in the state.

Functions of the Election Commission

Our country is the largest democratic country in the world with a large density of population.

1. It gives recognition to the political parties

2. It allots symbols for the parties as well as independent candidates who stand for the election.

3. It announces the dates of election  and the dates on which the votes will be counted and the declaration of the final results.

Types of Election in India

In India, people elect their representatives through direct and indirect elections.

i. Direct Election

The citizens themselves elect the representatives through votes. Members of the Lok Sabha and State legistative Assemblies are elected in this member.

ii. Indirect Election

The citizens do not directly take part in the election. The elected representatives are the voters here. The members of the Rajya Sabha, the President and Vice-President are elected in this manner

What is By-Elections?

By-elections held when an elected candidate from a constituency dies or resigns from the parliament of the state legislatures

What is Mid-term polls?

Some times it happens that the Parliament or the state legislatures do not function for the whole period of five years for various reasons.

MPs and MLAs

The elected representative of the parliament are known as MPs (Member of Parliament) and the body of the elected representatives at the state level are known as State Legislature (MLA-Member of the Legislative Assembly) Apart from this the Local Self Government also enjoys power in villages and towns.

India - Democracy

Meaning of Democracy: The term democracy was first used by Herodutus nearly 2500 years ago

Democracy is term derived from two the Greek words "Demos" and "Cratia"

Demos - The People

Cratia - The Power or Rule

Abraham Lincoin: According to Abraham Lincoin, ' Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people'. 

Prof. Seeley: According to Prof. Seeley, ' Democracy is a government in which everyone has a share'

How many Types of Democracy

1. Direct Democracy: People directly participate in the functioning of the government. In ancient India, Village panchayat system was functioning based on Direct Democratic norms.

2. Indirect Democracy: The representatives are duly elected by the people. Most of the countries in the world follow indirect democracy.

Importance of Democracy

Democracy assures people certain fundamental rights as it is a government chosen by the majority of the people.

Political Parties: Classfication of the Party System

1. Single Party System: Example - China and Cuba

2. Two-party of Bi- Party System: Example - USA (The Rupublic Party and the Democratic Party) and England (The Labour Party and the Conservative Party

3. Multi- Party System: Example - France and India

Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties: Download as PDF Click Here

The Constitution of India aims to establish not only political democracy but also socio-economic justice to the people to establish a welfare state. With this purpose in mind, our Constitution lays down desirable principle and guidelines in Part IV. These provisions are known as the Directive Principle of State Policy

Therefore, the Fundamental Duties were inserted in Article 51A of our Constitution in 1976 by 42nd Amendment Act. In the original Constitution in 1950, there was no mention of these duties. It was expected that the citizens would fulfill their duties willingly. 

Directive Principles of State Policy Directive Principles of State Policy are in the form of instructions/guidelines to the governments at the center as well as states. Though these principles are non-justiciable, they are fundamental in the governance of the country. The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy has been taken from the Irish Republic. 

Classification Of The Directive Principles

Directive Principles of State Policy have been grouped into four categories. These are: 

(i) The economic and social principles, 

(ii) The Gandhian principles, 

(iii) Principles and Policies relating to international peace and security and 

(iv) miscellaneous

i. The economic and social Principles

The state shall endeavour to achieve Social and Economic welfare of the people by:

(1) providing adequate means of livelihood for both men and women.

(2) reorganizing the economic system in a way to avoid concentration of wealth in few hands.

(3) securing equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

(4) securing suitable employment and healthy working conditions for men, women and children.

(5) guarding the children against exploitation and moral degradation.

(6) making effective provisions for securing the right to work, education and public assistance in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement.

(7) making provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.

(8) taking steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings etc.

(9) promoting education and economic interests of working sections of the people especially the SCs and STs.

(10) securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities.

(11) making efforts to raise the standard of living and public health.

(12) providing early childhood care and education to all children until they complete the age of 6 years.

ii. The Gandhian Principles

There are certain principles, based on the ideals advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. These

Principles are as follows : -

(1) To organize village Panchayats.

(2) To promote cottage industries in rural areas.

(3) To prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs that are injurious to health.

(4) To preserve and improve the breeds of the cattle and prohibit slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and drought animals.

iii. Directive Principles of State Policy Relating To International Peace And Security :

India should render active cooperation for world peace and security and for that the state shall endeavour to : -

(1) promote international peace and security.

(2) maintain just and honourable relations between nations.

(3) foster respect for international laws and treaty obligations.

(4) encourage settlements of international disputes by mutual agreement.

iv. Miscellaneous

The Directive Principles in this category call upon the state : -

(1) To secure for all Indians a uniform civil code.

(2) To protect historical monuments.

(3) To save environment from pollution and protect wild life.

(4) To make arrangements for disbursement of free legal justice through suitable legislation.

Directive Principles : Universalisation of Education, Child Labour and Status of Women

Universalisation of Education

The percentage of literate people at the time of independence was only 14%. Our government realized the  importance of education and laid stress on the spread of literacy among the masses. Due to increased number

of drop outs at the primary stage, the number of illiterates between 15 to 35 years of age

has constantly increased.

According to National Policy on Education, 1986, the government has launched NationalLiteracy Mission, and ‘Operation Blackboard’ for the spread of mass literacy at primary stage. 

The Directive Principles providing free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 14 years has been included through the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 in the list of Fundamental Rights under Article 21A

Child Labour

Status of Women

Fundamental Duties

Duties Enlisted

(i) To abide by the Constitution and respect our National Flag and National Anthem.

(ii) To follow the noble ideals that inspired our national freedom movement.

(iii) To protect the unity and integrity of India.

(iv) To defend the country when the need arises.

(v) To promote harmony and brotherhood among all sections of the people and to respect the dignity of women.

(vi) To preserve our rich heritage and composite culture.

(vii) To protect and improve our natural environment including forests, rivers, lakes and wildlife.

(viii) To develop scientific outlook and humanism.

(ix) To protect public property and not to use violence.

(x) To strive for excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. New Addition

(xi) Clasue (K) Art 51A Amendment Act 86th 2002.

(K) “a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education of his child or as the case

may be ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Fundamental Rights

Fundamental Rights have been incorporated in part III of our Constitution from article 14- 32. These rights protect and safeguard the dignity and status of the citizens. These rights are justiciable i.e. are enforceable by the court of law.

1. The rights, which are enshrined in the Constitution, are called ‘Fundamental Rights’.  Fundamental Rights as one of the salient features of the Constitution. In this lesson, we will discuss in detail various Fundamental Rights which are incorporated in chapler III of the Constitution.

2. In our Constitution, Fundamental Rights are enumerated in Part III from Article 14 to 32. These rights are justiciable.

3. Seven Fundamental Rights were enshrined in the Constitution of India. However the Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act of the Constitution in the year 1976. Since then, it has been made a legal right. There are now six Fundamental Rights.

The Fundamental Rights are: -

1. Right to Equality

2. Right to Freedom

3. Right against Exploitation

4. Right to Freedom of Religion

5. Cultural and Educational Rights, and

6. Right to Constitutional Remedies.

4. Recently by the 86th Amendment Act, the Right to Education has been included in the list of Fundamental Rights as part of the Right to Freedom by adding Article 21(A).

Right To Equality

Right to Equality means that all citizens enjoy equal privileges and  opportunities. It protectthe citizens against any discrimination by the State on the basis of religion, caste, race, sex, or place of birth. Right to Equality includes five types of equalities.

a. Equality Before Law

b. No Discrimnation on Grounds of Religion, Race, Caste, Sex, Place of Birth or any of them

c. Equality Of Opportunity In Matters Of Public Employment

d. Abolition of Untouchability

e. Abolition of Titles

Right To Freedom

a. Six Fundamental Freedoms: The Constitution guarantees the following six Fundamental Freedoms:

(i) Freedom of speech and expression.

(ii) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms.

(iii) Freedom to form associations or unions.

(iv) Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India.

(v) Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.

(vi) Freedom to practise any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.

{Note: These freedoms can be suspended during the State of National Emergency. As soon as the State of National Emergency is declared under Article 352, the above-mentioned freedoms except the right to life and liberty, automatically remain suspended as long as the State of National Emergency continues.}

b. Protection in Respect of Conviction for An Offence

c. Protection of Life and Personal Liberty

e. Prevention against Arbitrary Arrest and Detention

{Note: Preventive Detention: When the State feels that a person is likely to commit crime or is a threat to the security of the State, he/she may be detained without trial for a limited period. However, no person can be kept under detention for more than three months until permitted by an Advisory Board consisting of persons who are qualified to be appointed as judges of the High Courts. Such a board is presided over by a sitting judge of a High Court}

f. Right to Education: By the 86th Amendment Act of the Constitution a new article 21-A has been added after Article 21. By this Amendment Act, Right to Education has been made a Fundamental Right and has been deleted from the list of Directive Principles of State Policy.

Right against Explotation

The people of India were exploited not only by the British but also by the money lenders and zamindars. This system was called forced labour. Right against exploitation prohibits all forms of forced labour as well as traffic in human beings . The violation of this provision is an offence punishable under law. 

Right to Freedom of Religion

India is a multireligious state. Besides Hindus, there are Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and many others residing in our country. The Constitution guarantees to every person freedom of conscience and the right to practice and propagate any religion

Cultural and Educational Rights

India is a vast country with diversity of culture, Script and languages. People take pride in their own language and culture. Our constitution provides necessary guarantees to preserve maintain and promote their culture and language. The Constitution allows minorities to establish and maintains educational  institutions of their own. It also provides that the state shall not discriminate against any educational institution while granting financial aid on the grounds that it is being run by a minority community.

Right To Constitutional Remedies

Part III of our Constitution provides for legal remedies for the protection of these rights against their violation by the State or other institutions/individuals. It entitles the citizens of India to move the Supreme Court or High Courts for the enforcement of these rights. The State is forbidden from making any law that may be in conflict with the Fundamentals Rights.

The Constitution empowers the Supreme Court and High Courts to issue orders or writs as mentioned in the box given below

HABEAS CORPUS; (Latin term) It is an order by the court to the state to produce the person physically before it justify the confinement or release of the person. 

MANDAMUS: (Latin term) It is a command or an order from a superior court to a subordinate court or tribunal or public authority to perform its duty in case it is not doing it.

PROHIBITION: It is an order issued by the Superior Court to forbid a subordinate court or tribunal from proceeding with a case which is beyond its jurisdiction.

QUO WARRANTO: This writ is issued to restrain a person from acting in a public office to which he /she is not entitled.

CERTIORARI : The term certiorari means “to be informed of what is going”. It is an order to a lower court from a superior court to transfer the matter to it or to any other court for deciding the matter.

The following bills should be tabled in Lok Shaba today

The Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 

HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Bill, 2014 and Employee's Compensation Amendment Bill, 2016 

The National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 / Admiralty Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims Bill, 2016 / Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016 and Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill, 2016 / Private Members’ bills

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1. The term liberty is derived form the Latin word liber meaning free

2. The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli (1469-1527), the Italian 

statesman.

3. The term nationality is derived from the Latin word natus, which means ‘to be born’

4. The Constitution of India was framed by the Constituent Assembly. The Assembly was constituted in 1946.

5. The Constituent Assembly, following the partition of the country in 1947, consisted of 299 members as on 31st December 1947. Of these 229 members were elected by the provincial assemblies and the rest were nominated by the rulers of the princely states.

6. The Constituent Assembly was chaired by the President of the Assembly Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Assembly. The committees were of two types : (a) relating to matters concerning with procedures, and (b) concerning important issues.

7. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. The task of the Committee was to prepare the draft of the Constitution. The Constituent Assembly met for 166 days spread over a period of 2 years 11months and 18 days.

8. The consensus came in the form of the ‘Objectives Resolution’ moved by Jawahar Lal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly on December 17, 1946 which was almost unanimously adopted on January 22, 1947. In the light of these ‘Objectives’ the Assembly completed its task by November 26, 1949. The constitution was enforced with effect from January 26, 1950. From that day India became a Republic.

9. Exactly twenty years before the first independence day was celebrated on Jan. 26, 1930 as decided by the Lahore session of the Congress on Dec. 31, 1929. Hence, January 26, 1950 was decided as the day to enforce the constitution.

10. Preamble, are: Description of Indian State as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. (Socialist, Secular added by 42nd Amendment, 1976).

11. Socialist The word socialist was not there in the Preamble of the Constitution in its original form. In 1976, the 42ndAmendment to the Constitution incorporated ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’, in the Preamble. The word ‘Socialism’ had been used in the context of economic planning.

Salient Features of The Constitution

12. The Indian Constitution is mainly a written constitution. As you have already read that our constitution was framed over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days, it was adopted on 26th November, 1949 and enforced on January 26, 1950.

13. In Indian context one can mention the Planning Commission. It is very important body for country’s planning and development. But, the planning commission was set up in March 1950, not by an Act of Parliament, nor as a Part of the Constitution of India. It was set up by a cabinet resolution. The Indian constitution is the lengthiest in the world.

14. The original constitution had 395 Articles and 8 Schedules, while, the constitution of USA has only 7 Articles.

01. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly? ­ Dr. Rajandra Prasad

02. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee? ­ B R. Ambedkar

03. When was the drafting of the Indian Constitution completed and adopted? 
26 November, 1949

04. When was the Constitution of India put into effect? ­ 26 January, 1950

05. Who adopted the National Flag of India? ­ The Constituent Assembly (July 1947)

06. Who set forth the main objectives of the Constituent Assembly in the form of the Objective

Resolution? ­ Jawaharlal Nehru

07. How is the President of India elected? ­ By Electoral College

08. Who presides over the session of the Rajya Sabha? ­ The Vice­President of India

09. Who appoints the Governors of States? ­ The President of India

10. What is the total number of members in the Lok Sabha? – 552
11. Which article in Indian Constitution gives the power of Writ jurisdiction to Supreme court? ­ Article 32

12. What is the monthly salary of chief Justice of Supreme court? ­ 1 lakh

13. What is the monthly salary of judge of Supreme court? ­ 90,000

14. Who is the first female judge of supreme court? ­ Fathima Beevi

15. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Fundamental Rights? ­ America (USA)

16. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Supreme Court? ­ America (USA)

17. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Preamble? ­ America (USA)

18. From Which country India Borrowed Written Constitution? ­ America (USA)

19. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Fundamental Duties? ­ Russia (USSR)

20. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Speaker in Lok Sabha? ­ Britain (UK)

21. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Parliamentary Election? ­ Britain (UK)

22. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed 'Suspension of Fundamental Rights during the Emergency'? – Germany

23. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Concurrent list? – Australia

24. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Union ­ State List? – Canada

25. From Which country Indian Constitution Borrowed Amendment of the Constitution? ­ South Africa

26. Which amendment is known as Mini constitution? ­ 42nd amendment (1976)

27. In which amendment did Right to property is removed from the Fundamental Rights? ­ 44th

amendment (1978)

28. In which amendment did the voting age is lowered from 21 to 18? ­ 61st amendment (1989)

29. Which amendment lead to the creation of Panchayat Raj? ­ 73st amendment (1992)

30. Which article is known as Heart and Soul of the Constitution? ­ Article 32

31. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution provides for? ­ Abolition of Untouchability

32. Fundamental Right are granted to citizens under which Article? ­ Article 12 to 35

33. 'Right to Equality' is guaranteed to the citizens of India under Article? ­ Article 14

34. Which article has banned employment of children below the age of 14 in hazardous industries and factories? ­ Article 24

35. Which article deals with the free and compulsory education to all children below 14 years of age? ­ Article 21 A

36. Which is the Article that provides special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir? ­ Article 370

37. Which Article relates to the establishment of Finance Commission? ­ Article 280

38. Which Article deals with the Fundamental Duties? ­ Article 51 A

39. India become a republic on? ­ January 26, 1950

40. What is the maximum time interval between two successive sessions of the parliament? ­ Six months

41. In our constitution Education is included in the ____ list? ­ Concurrent List

42. Who is the first Acting president of India? ­ V.V Giri

43. Which article proclaims, India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States? ­Article 1

44. By elections to any House of Parliament or any State Legislative Assembly is held within ­ 6 months

45. Who was the first CAG of India? ­ V. Narahari Rau

46. Who is the custodian and guardian of the rights and privileges of the Members? – Speaker

47. Who is known as the ‘Father of Local Self Government in India’? ­ Lord Ripon

48. Preamble is known as ­ The Soul of Indian Constitution

49. When was the first session of the Constituent Assembly held? ­ 9 December, 1946

50. Under which Plan was the Constituent Assembly constituted? ­ Cabinet Mission Plan

51. What is the number of elected members in the Lok Sabha? – 550

52. How many members constitute the Rajya Sabha? ­ 250

53. Who was the first president of India? ­ Dr. Rajendra Prasad

54. Who is the first Muslim president of India? ­ Zakir Hussain

55. Who is the first president to declare national emergency? ­ Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

56. Who is known as the Philosopher President of India? ­ Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

57. Who is the first Indian president to die in office? ­ Zakir Hussain

58. Who is the youngest President of India? ­ Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

59. In which year Supreme Court of India came into force? ­ 1950 January 28

60. Who is the first chief Justice of India?­ Harilal J Kania

(341) The Head of the government under a Parliamentary government enjoys _______ 

(a) Real power (b) nominal power

(c) limited power (d) no power

(342) The classification of government as unitary and federal is on the basis of _______ 

(a) Centralization of power (b) division of power

(c) delegation of powers (d) separation of powers

(343) Majority provisions of the Constitution of India can be amended by _______ 

(a) the Parliament (b) The President

(c) the State Legislature (d) the Parliament of the consent of states

(344) Community Development Program was launched on _______ 

(a) 2nd October 1951 (b) 2nd October 1952

(c) 2nd October 1953 (d) 2nd October 1954

(345) National Extension Service was launched on _______ 

(a) 2nd October 1953 (b) 2nd October 1952

(c) 2nd October 1951 (d) 2nd October 1950

(346) Political homogeneity is a feature of _______ 

(a) Presidential system (b) Parliamentary system

(c) Democratic system (d) Collegiate executive

(347) To organize village Panchayath as units of self government is an example of _______ 

(a) Liberal principle (b) Economic principle

(c) Gandhian principle (d) None of these

(348) The age to exercise franchise was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by _______ 

(a) 42nd amendment (b) 44th amendment

(c) 61st amendment (d) 72nd amendment

(349) The President of India can dissolve the House of People on the recommendation of the _______ 

(a) Vice President (b) Chief Justice

(c) Cabinet (d) Council of Ministers

(350) Motion suggesting that expenditure earmarked for particular ministry should be reduced is known as _______ 

(a) Adjournment motion (b) Cut motion

(c) Privilege motion (d) Call of attention motion

(351) A member of the Parliament formally loss his membership if he consecutively abstain himself from _______ sitting of the House

(a) 15 (b) 30 (c) 60 (d) 90

(352) In India a person can be a member of the Council of Ministers without being a Member of Parliament for a maximum period  _______ 

(a) 1 month (b) 6 month (c) 1 year (d) 2 years

(353) Who is the Head of the Government in India?

(a) The President (b) the Prime Minister

(c) the speaker (d) the Deputy Chairman of Rajya sabha

(354) The Governor of a state can nominate how many members to the Legislative Assembly?

(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 5

(355) Which among the following type of authority is given to the President of India?

(a) Political (b) Defacto (c) Dejure (d) Popular

(356) The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the _______ 

(a) President (b) Prime Minister

(c) Council of States (d) House of the People

(357) The revenue estimate of a budget are prepared by _______ 

(a) Estimates Committee (b) Central Ministry of Finance

(c) Union Council of Ministers (d) Respective Ministers

(358) The committee which examine the ‘extravagance’ of the government _______ 

(a) Public Accounts Committee (b) Estimates Committee

(c) Public Undertaking Committee (d) Ad hoc Committee

(359) The budget is an instrument of control by _______ 

(a) the Government (b) the Executive

(c) the Legislature (d) the Judiciary

(360) Separate electorate for Muslims were introduced by the Act of _______ 

(a) 1919 (b) 1935 (c) 1909 (d) 1947

Answers Key

(341) (a) Real power

(342) (b) division of power

(343) (a) the Parliament

(344) (b) 2nd October 1952

(345) (a) 2nd October 1953

(346) (b) Parliamentary system

(347) (c) Gandhian principle

(348) (c) 61st amendment

(349) (d) Council of Ministers

(350) (b) Cut motion

(351) (c) 60

(352) (b) 6 month

(353) (b) the Prime Minister

(354) (c) 1

(355) (c) Dejure

(356) (d) House of the People

(357) (b) Central Ministry of Finance

(358) (b) Estimates Committee

(359) (c) the Legislature

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(360) (a) 1919

(321)The Objective Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in ______ 

(a) January 1947 (b) July 1947

(c) August 1947 (d) May 1947

(322) The Constitution Drafting Committee constituted by the Constituent Assembly consisted of ______ 

(a) 5 member (b) 6members (c) 7 members (d) 8 members

(323) The Constitution of India consists of ______ 

(a) 390 articles (b) 396 articles

(c) 395 articles (d) 394 articles

(324) The Constitution of India was adopted on ______ 

(a) 26th January 1950 (b) 26th January 1947

(c) 26th November 1949 (d) 26th June 1948

(325)Which among the following Acts introduced the principle of election for the first time?

(a) Indian Independence Act of 1947 (b) Indian Council Act 1909

(c) Government of India Act 1935 (d) Government of India Act 1919

(326)Directive Principles of state Policy are included in the Articles ______ 

(a) 15-24 (b) 25-32 (c) 36-51 (d) 52-60

(327) The procedure for amending the Constitution is in ______ 

(a) Article 368 (b) Article 360

(c) Article 367 (d) Article 371

(328)The Concurrent list in the Constitution of India was adopted from ______ 

(a) Switzerland (b) Australia

(c) Canada (d) Irish

(329) The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India was adopted from ______ 

(a) Irish (b) Canada (c) Germany (d) Australia

(330) The makers of the Constitution of India adopted the concept of Judicial Review from ______ 

(a)Russia (b) Germany (c) US (d) Australia

(331) The Indian federal system can be transformed into a unitary system under ______ 

(a) Article 368 (b) Article 356 (c) Article 360 (d) Article 352

(332) Fundamental Rights are included in articles ______ 

(a) 15-24 (b) 12-36 (c) 36-51 (d) 52-62

(333) Untouchability Offence Act 1955 was renamed as “The Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955” in ______ 

(a) 1972 (b) 1977 (c) 1976 (d) 1955

(334) Right to Property was omitted from Part III of the Constitution by the ______ 

(a) 42nd amendment (b) 44th amendment

(c) 86th amendment (d) 62nd amendment

(335) The watchword of a Parliamentary government is ______ 

(a) Stability (b) checks and balances

(c) Political homogeneity (d) responsibility

(336) Who presides over the joint session of the Parliament?

(a) Speaker (b) Deputy Chairman

(c) President (d) Vice President

(337) The position of the Vice President of India resembles to the position of Vice President of

(a) France (b) USA

(c) Canada (d) Russia

(338) who prepares the agenda in meeting of the Council of Ministers?

(a) President (b) Prime Minister

(c) Deputy Prime Minister (d) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

(339) The Chairman of Council of States is elected by ______ 

(a) Elected members of Council of States (b) All members of the Council of States

(c) Members of both Houses of Parliament (d) elected members of the Parliament

(340) which of the following is not an objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

(a) To ensure a welfare state (b) to ensure socio-economic justice

(c) To establish a religious state (d) to ensure the creation of village Panchayath

Answers Key

(321) (a) January 1947

(322) (c) 7 members

(323) (c) 395 articles

(324) (a) 26th January 1950

(325) (b) Indian Council Act 1909

(326) (c) 36-51

(327) (a) Article 368

(328) (b) Australia

(329) (a) Irish

(330) (c) US

(331) (d) Article 352

(332) (b) 12-36

(333) (c) 1976

(334) (b) 44th amendment

(335) (d) responsibility

(336) (c) President

(337) (b) USA

(338) (b) Prime Minister

(339) (c) Members of both Houses of Parliament

(340) (c) To establish a religious state