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Important Articles Question 1:
The Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution talks about ______.
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Important Articles Question 1 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Right to Freedom of Religion.Key Points
- The right to freedom of religion is guaranteed by Articles 25 to 28 of the constitution of India.
- Article 25: Religious freedom of conscience and freedom of profession, practice and dissemination.
- Article 26: Freedom of religious relations management.
- Article 27: Right to pay taxes to support any other religion.
- Article 28: Freedom of participation in religious instruction or religious worship in some institutions of education.
- 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.
- Article 29 and Article 30 guarantee certain cultural and educational rights to minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
- Articles 23-24 of the Indian Constitution cover the fundamental right against exploitation.
Important Articles Question 2:
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint the Prime Minister?
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Important Articles Question 2 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Article 75.Key Points
- Article 75 of the Indian Constitution mentions that a Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
- The Prime Minister is appointed by the President and the other Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers, should not exceed fifteen per cent. of the total number of members of the House of the People, as per the same article.
- Chapter I (Executive) of Part V of the Constitution (Union) deals with the President, Vice-President, and Council of Ministers (COM) headed by Prime Minister and Attorney General.
Additional Information
Article | Description |
Article 71 | Article 71 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Matters relating to or connected with, the election of a president or Vice President |
Article 77 | Article 77 of the Constitution of India deals with the Conduct of business of the Government of India |
Article 73 | Article 73 describes the extent of the executive power of the Union. According to this article, the Parliament has the power to make laws |
Important Articles Question 3:
Which of the following articles of the constitution of India deals with the provisions with respect to the consolidated fund of India?
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Important Articles Question 3 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Article 266.
- Article 266 of the Indian Constitution provides information regarding the Consolidated Fund of India, Public Accounts, and Consolidated Funds of States.
- All receipts are credited and all payments are debited in this.
- The consolidated fund of India contains:
- All revenues received by the government of India
- Loans raised by treasury bills means of advances
- All money received by the government in repayment of loans.
Important Points
Article 230 | Parliament may by law extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to, or exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union territory |
Article 260 | Article 260- States about the Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India. |
Article 261 |
Article 261- States about the Public acts, records, and judicial proceedings. |
Article 262 | Article 262- States about the Adjustment of dispute related to water of the Inter-state River and river valley. |
Article 263 | Article 263- States about the Provision with respect to the interstate council. |
Article 266 | Article 266- States about the Consolidate funds and public accounts of India and the states. |
Article 268 | Article 268- States about the Duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the state. |
Article 268A | Article 268A- States about the Service tax levied by the union and collected and appropriated by the union and state. |
Article 269 | Article 269- States about the Tax levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the state. |
Article 267 | Article 267- States about the Contingency fund. |
Important Articles Question 4:
According to the Indian Constitution, which pair of Article - Provisions is correct?
I. Article 54 - Election of the President
II. Article 17 - Abolition of Untouchability
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Important Articles Question 4 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Both I and II.
Key Points
- Article 17
- "Untouchability" is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
- The enforcement of any disability arising out of "Untouchability" shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.
- Article 54
- The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of
- (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament;
- and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
- The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of
Important Articles Question 5:
Which of the following range of articles are associated with Part XV of Indian constitution?
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Important Articles Question 5 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Article (324 to 329).
Key Points
- Articles (324 to 329) are associated with Part XV of the Indian constitution.
- Part XV deals with Election(including Election commission) of India.
- Parts of the constitution:
- It is nothing but the group of articles formed in a single format.
- In our constitution, there is a total of 25 parts.
Additional Information
- The following tables show the various parts & articles of the Indian constitution with their respective descriptions.
Parts | Related Articles | Deals with |
Part XII | Articles(264 to 300A) |
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Part XV | Articles(324 to 329A) |
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Part XVI | Articles(330 to 342) |
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Part XVII | Articles(343 to 351) |
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Article 32 belongs to which part of the Indian Constitution?
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Important Articles Question 6 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Additional Information
Part of Constitution | Subject Matter | Articles |
---|---|---|
Part I | Union and its Territory | 1 to 4 |
Part II | Citizenship | 5 to 11 |
Part III | Fundamental Rights | 12 to 35 |
Part IV | Directive Principles of State Policy | 36 to 51 |
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India has a provision for the Constitution of Legislatures in States?
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Important Articles Question 7 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Additional Information
Article | Related to |
163 | Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor |
164 | Other provisions as to Ministers |
165 | Advocate General for the State |
167 | Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information |
The Special Provisions in Article 371G of the Constitution of India relate to the state of :
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Important Articles Question 8 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Which article of Indian constitution deals with the term of office of President ?
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Important Articles Question 9 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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:
Article-No |
Subject Matter |
52 |
The President Of India |
53 |
The executive power of the President |
54 |
Election of the President |
55 |
Manner of Election of the President |
56 |
Term of office of president |
57 |
Eligibility of re-election |
58 |
Qualification for election as President |
59 |
Conditions of the president’s office |
60 |
Oath or affirmation by the President |
61 |
Procedure for impeachment of the President |
62 |
Time of holding an election to fill a vacancy in the office of President |
65 |
Vice President to act as president or to discharge his functions |
71. |
Matters relating to the election of the President |
72 |
Powers of the president to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases |
74 |
Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President |
75 |
Other provisions as to ministers like an appointment, terms, salaries, etc. |
76 |
Attorney General of India |
77 |
Conduct of business of the government of India |
78 |
Duties of Prime Minister with respect to the furnishing of information to the president etc. |
85 |
Sessions of parliaments, prorogations, and dissolution |
111 |
Assent to bills passed by the parliaments |
112 |
Union Budget (Annual Financial statement) |
123 |
Power of President to promulgate ordinances |
143 |
Power of President to consult the Supreme Court |
Article 239 deals with the ______________.
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Important Articles Question 10 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Which Article of the Constitution prescribes the duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
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Important Articles Question 11 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Under which article can the Supreme Court issue a writ?
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Important Articles Question 12 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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
Article |
Description |
Article 131 |
Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court |
Article 32 |
Writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court |
Article 143 |
Power of president to consult the Supreme Court |
Article 226 |
Powers of High Courts to issue Writs |
The President of India can be impeached for violation of the Constitution under which article?
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Important Articles Question 13 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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
Articles | Explanation |
Article 52 | The President of India There shall be a President of India. |
Article 74 | Council of Ministers to aid and advise President |
Article 78 | Prime Minister's responsibilities in terms of providing information to the President, etc. It will be the Prime Minister's responsibility. |
Which article of the Constitution of India mentions that the Lok Sabha must have a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker?
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Important Articles Question 14 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
In the Indian Constitution 'the abolition of untouchability' provision is mentioned in _______.
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Important Articles Question 15 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Additional Information
- 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).