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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.  

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• Part XI of the Indian Constitution is titled “Relations between the Union and the States.” Hence, option 4 is correct.
• It contains provisions related to:
  • Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States (Lists in the Seventh Schedule).
  • Administrative relations.
  • Mechanisms to resolve disputes between Union and State governments.

The correct answer is  Option 4 i.e. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Key Points

• In 1975, the then PM Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency on the basis of "Internal disturbance".
• On the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed proclaimed a state of national emergency on 25 June 1975.​
• After that in 1978, the Parliament amended article 352 of the constitution and replaced the term "Internal disturbance" with "Armed rebellion".
• The first emergency was declared in India during the 1962 India-China war.

Important Points

• The emergency provisions were taken from the Government of India act 1935.
• Emergency provisions are defined in Part XVIII of the constitution.
• After the proclamation of a national emergency, all Fundamental rights get suspended, except Art 20 and 21.
• The feature of suspension of Fundamental rights during the national emergency was taken from the constitution of Germany.
• A national emergency can be imposed on these following grounds:

1. External aggression
2. Armed rebellion
3. War

• A national emergency has been imposed so far in the years: 

1. 1962 (India-China war)
2. 1971 (During Bangladesh war)
3. 1975 (Grounds of internal disturbance)

• There are three types of emergencies in India:

1. National emergency (Art 352)
2. State emergency/ Presidential rule (Art 356)
3. Financial emergency ( Art 360)

The correct answer is Directive Principles of State Policy.

Key Points

• Dr. BR Ambedkar described the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) as the "novel features" of the Indian Constitution because they aim to establish social and economic democracy in the country.
• Granville Austin, a renowned constitutional expert, referred to the DPSPs as the "Conscience of the Constitution" since they reflect the ideals and aspirations of the framers of the Constitution.
• The DPSPs are enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) of the Indian Constitution.
• These principles are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by the courts, but they are fundamental in the governance of the country.
• The DPSPs direct the state to ensure social justice, reduce inequality, and promote the welfare of the people by implementing policies on education, health, and living standards.

Additional Information

• Fundamental Rights vs. Directive Principles:
  • Fundamental Rights (Part III) are justiciable and enforceable by the courts, while DPSPs are non-justiciable but act as guiding principles for governance.
  • In case of a conflict, the judiciary attempts to balance Fundamental Rights with DPSPs to ensure the larger interest of society.
• Examples of DPSPs:
  • Article 39: Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
  • Article 40: Organization of village panchayats as units of self-government.
  • Article 47: Duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and standard of living and improve public health.
• Key Amendments Related to DPSPs:
  • The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) added Articles 39A, 43A, and 48A to strengthen the DPSPs, focusing on free legal aid, workers' participation in industries, and environmental protection.
• Significance of DPSPs:
  • They provide a framework for policymaking and legislation to achieve socio-economic justice and equality.
  • They serve as a benchmark for assessing the performance of governments in addressing public welfare.
• Influence of DPSPs:
  • DPSPs have inspired various laws and policies, such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Right to Education Act, and National Food Security Act.

The correct answer is It was not ratified by at least half of the states.

Key Points

• Part IX-B was added to the Constitution by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011.
• The amendment aimed to promote the cooperative movement in India.
• The Supreme Court ruled that the amendment required ratification by at least half of the states, as it affected the states' powers.
• The failure to obtain this ratification made the amendment unconstitutional.

Important Points

• The 97th Amendment Act focused on improving the management and administration of cooperative societies.
• This amendment added Article 43B and Part IX-B to the Constitution.
• Article 43B provides for the promotion of cooperative societies.
• Part IX-B contains provisions related to the incorporation, regulation, and winding up of cooperative societies.

The correct answer is Amendment of the constitution.

Key Points

The correct answer is  Option 4 i.e. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Key Points

• In 1975, the then PM Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency on the basis of "Internal disturbance".
• On the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed proclaimed a state of national emergency on 25 June 1975.​
• After that in 1978, the Parliament amended article 352 of the constitution and replaced the term "Internal disturbance" with "Armed rebellion".
• The first emergency was declared in India during the 1962 India-China war.

Important Points

• The emergency provisions were taken from the Government of India act 1935.
• Emergency provisions are defined in Part XVIII of the constitution.
• After the proclamation of a national emergency, all Fundamental rights get suspended, except Art 20 and 21.
• The feature of suspension of Fundamental rights during the national emergency was taken from the constitution of Germany.
• A national emergency can be imposed on these following grounds:

1. External aggression
2. Armed rebellion
3. War

• A national emergency has been imposed so far in the years: 

1. 1962 (India-China war)
2. 1971 (During Bangladesh war)
3. 1975 (Grounds of internal disturbance)

• There are three types of emergencies in India:

1. National emergency (Art 352)
2. State emergency/ Presidential rule (Art 356)
3. Financial emergency ( Art 360)

The correct answer is 25 parts.

• The Indian Constitution currently has a total of 25 Parts.
• Originally the total parts of the Indian constitution were only 22 but the three new parts were inserted by amendments later on. 

Key Points

• The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950. 
• The final draft of the Indian Constitution which is the longest in the world which was adopted on 26th November 1949 after almost 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Part V.Key Points

• The Union Executive of India's Constitution is covered in Part V.
• This part, ranging from article 52 to 151, lays out the roles and powers of the President, Vice-president, Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, and other executive functions of the Central Government of India.
• Additionally, it details processes such as the appointment, terms of office, and the conditions of service of these posts.

Important Points

Additional Information

• President (Article 52-62): The President is the head of the Union Executive and also the first citizen of India. Articles describe the election, qualifications, term of office, Oath, conditions of the President's office, and the process in the event of impeachment.
• Vice-President (Article 63-71): The Constitution provides for a Vice-President and outlines the manner of their election, their role (especially as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha), and the process for removal from office.
• Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head (Article 74-75): Article 74 mandates a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the President. Article 75 provides details on who appoints the Prime Minister and other ministers, their responsibilities, the oath of office, etc.
• Attorney General (Article 76): The Attorney General is the highest law officer in the country. Article 76 outlines the qualifications, appointment, duties and rights of the Attorney General.
• Comptroller and Auditor General (Article 148-151): The CAG audits all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India. Details about the office, appointment, removal, and duties of the CAG are provided here.

Points to ponder

• The President has the power to seek advice from the Supreme Court (Article 143).
• The Vice-President acts as President during any vacancies or when the President is unable to fulfill their duties.
• The Prime Minister has a pivotal role in the functioning of the Union Government. The President exercises his/her powers on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
• Article 77 lays down the procedure for the work of the Government of India - it should be done in the name of the President.
• The Attorney General, though not a member of the parliament, has the right to participate in its proceedings.
• The CAG reports to the President, who places these reports before both Houses of the Parliament.

The correct answer is Part VIII.

Key Points

• The Union government directly governs the union territories.
• Part VIII of the constitution deals with the administration of union territories.
• Lieutenant governor or administrator is appointed by President for the administration of union territories.

Important Points

• Parts of the Indian Constitution - 

The correct answer is Attorney General of India is not correctly matched to Part XIII.

Key Points

• Part XIII - consists of Articles on trade and Commerce inside the territory of India.
• Articles 301 - 305 on Freedom of Trade and Commerce.
• Article 306 - Repealed - Replaced by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
• Hence statement 3 is not correctly matched.

Additional Information

• Originally the constitution contained 395 articles divided into 22 parts and 8 schedules.
• At present, there are 448 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules.​

The correct answer is 20.

• Part XX of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for its amendment.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Part-XI, Chapter-II.

Key Points

• India is a  "Union of States" according to the Constitution of India.
• Center-state relation is mentioned in Part XI of the constitution.
• It divides into the legislative, executive, and financial powers between the centre and the states.
• The center-state relations are divided into two parts - 
  • Chapter I-Legislative Relations (Article 245-255)
  • Chapter II-Administrative Relations (Article 256-263).
    • Hence, Option 1 is correct.
• Part XIII - consists of Articles on trade and Commerce inside the territory of India.
• Articles 301 - 305 on Freedom of Trade and Commerce.
• Article 306 - Repealed - Replaced by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.

Additional Information

The correct answer is The Panchayats.

Key Points

• Part IX to the Indian Constitution
  • The idea of the Panchayati Raj system in India signifies the system of rural local self-government.
  • The 73rd amendment act added a new part IX and article 243 to 243 O to the Indian constitution.
  • The 73rd amendment act of the Indian constitution gave constitutional status to the Panchayati raj system.
  • The term Panchayati raj was coined by Jawahar Lal Nehru.
  • The Panchayati Raj Act came into force on 24th April 1993.
  • April 24th is observed as the national Panchayati raj day since 2011.
• Important committees constituted for recommendations regarding Panchayati raj in India:
  • Balwant Rai Mehta committee.
  • V.T. Krishnammachari committee.
  • Ashok Mehta Committee.
  • G.V.K. Rao Committee.
  • L.M. Singhvi Committee.
  • P.K. Thungon Committee

Mistake Points

• The original Indian Constitution had 22 parts and 395 articles.
• Later 3 parts were added to it as amendments making the tally 25.
• An overview of the Indian Constitution Parts and Articles is provided in this short post.

Additional InformationParts Of the Indian Constitution

The correct answer is Part XIV.

Key Points

• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India is mentioned in Part XIV of the Constitution of India.
• More specifically, it's in Chapter II of this part, titled "Services Under the Union and the States".
• The relevant articles for the powers, functions, and responsibilities of the UPSC are primarily Articles 315 to 323.
• Here's a brief outline:
  • Article 315 speaks about the existence of the UPSC and State Public Service Commissions.
  • Article 316 covers the appointment and term of office of members.
  • Article 317 provides conditions for removal of a member.
  • Article 318 is about the power to make regulations about the commission's workings.
  • Article 319 discusses restrictions on the employment of commission members after ceasing to hold office.
  • Article 320 describes the functions of the Public Service Commissions.
  • Article 321 authorizes extension of functions of Public Service Commissions.
  • Article 322 relates to expenses of the Public Service Commissions.
  • Article 323 speaks about the reports of Public Service Commissions.

Additional Information

• Part XVII of the Constitution of India is titled "Official Language".
  • It contains Articles 343 to 351, which deal with the languages that should be used for the Union government, for the states, and for communication between the two.
• Part XV of the Constitution of India is titled "Elections".
  • It contains Articles 324 to 329A, which deal with the provisions related to the election process in India.
• Part XVI of the Constitution of India is titled "Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes".
  • It contains Articles 330 to 342, which address provisions related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Anglo-Indians.