Which of the following determines that the Indian Constitution is federal?

• A written and rigid Constitution
• An independent Judiciary
• Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre
• Distribution of powers between the Centre and States
Correct Option: D  [ Distribution of powers between the Centre and States ]

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The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the Constitution of

• USA
• Ireland
• UK
• Canada
Correct Option: D  [ Canada ]

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In the constitution of India, organisation of village panchayat finds mention in:

• Article 40
• Article 48
• Article 51
• None of the above
Correct Option: A  [ Article 40 ]

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The President of India is elected by :

• the elected members of the Lok Sabha only
• the elected members of the Rajya Sabha only
• the elected members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
• the elected members of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies
Correct Option: D  [ the elected members of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies ]

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Minto Morley Reforms is also known as:

• Government of India Act 1919
• Government of India Act 1892
• Government of India Act 1935
• Government of India Act 1909
Correct Option: D  [ Government of India Act 1909 ]

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If any Fundamental Right of a citizen is breached then under Article 226 of Indian Constitution he can move to:

• Prime Minister of India
• Chief Justice of India
• President of India
• High Court of State
Correct Option: D  [ High Court of State ]

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Directive principles are :

• Justiciable as fundamental Rights
• Justiciable but not as fundamental Rights
• Not Justiciable, yet fundamental in governance of the country
• None of the above
Correct Option: C  [ Not Justiciable, yet fundamental in governance of the country ]

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When was the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha ?

• 22nd December, 1992
• 23rd December, 1992
• 22nd December, 1993
• 22nd December, 1994
Correct Option: A  [ 22nd December, 1992 ]

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The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its:

• Advisory jurisdiction
• Original jurisdiction
• Appellate jurisdiction
• Jurisprudence
Correct Option: B  [ Original jurisdiction ]

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In India who accords recognition to the various political parties as national or regional ?

• The President
• The Parliament
• The Election Commission
• None of these
Correct Option: C  [ The Election Commission ]

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