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Welcome to our One-Liner Guide to Indian Constitutional Law.
It’s part III of the series. In this journey through the intricate tapestry of
India's legal foundation, we embark on a concise yet insightful exploration of
key elements, milestones, and personalities that have shaped the constitutional
landscape. Whether you're a law student, a passionate learner, or just someone
curious about the foundations of India's governance, join us as we unravel the
complexities and nuances of Indian Constitutional Law.
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Questions
61. Who has given the following statement:
“Democracy means a Government of the people, by the people and for the people”?
Abraham Lincoln.
62. The Constitution describes the Indian
Union as?
India i.e. Bharat. Both names carry equal
weight in the official description.
63. The two persons who played a vital role
in the integration of Princely States were?
Sardar Patel and V. P. Menon. Their
diplomatic and administrative skills were instrumental in unifying the nation.
64. The States were reorganized on
linguistic basis in?
1956. This reorganization aimed to create
states with shared languages and cultural identities.
65. Which State enjoys the distinction of
being the first linguistic State of India?
Andhra Pradesh. Formed in 1953, it paved
the way for the linguistic reorganization of states.
66. The Indian Federal system is modeled on
the Federal system of?
Canada. Both share features like division
of powers and a written constitution.
67. The Indian State is regarded as federal
because the Indian Constitution provides for?
Sharing of power between the Center and the
States. This division is outlined in three lists: Union, State, and Concurrent.
68. In which Case did Supreme Court hold
that the Preamble was a part of the Constitution?
Keshavananda Bharti Case (1973). This
landmark case established the basic structure doctrine, protecting the core
principles of the Constitution.
69. In which Case did Supreme Court hold
that Preamble was not a part of the Constitution?
Berubari Case.
70. The Ninth Schedule ------ was added to
the Constitution by the 1st Amendment?
This statement is correct. The Ninth
Schedule provides protection against judicial review for specific laws and
regulations listed within it.
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fundamental right to freedom of Assembly.
71. Which Schedule details the boundaries
of the States and the Union Territories?
Schedule I of the Constitution defines the
boundaries of states and union territories.
72. The details of salaries, allowances,
etc. of the President, Vice President, Speaker, Judges of Supreme Court, etc.
are provided in Schedule?
Schedule II.
73. Which Schedule gives details regarding
the subjects included in the three lists — Central, State and Concurrent Lists?
Schedule VII of the Constitution outlines
the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the States
through the three lists.
74. The final interpreter to Indian
Constitution is ----- Supreme Court.
This statement is correct. The Supreme
Court serves as the final interpreter of the Constitution, meaning its
decisions on constitutional matters are binding on all other courts and
authorities.
75. Which national leader of India,
preached through his paper ‘Kesari’, his new ideals of self-help and national
revival among the masses?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
76. Which newspaper was started by
Lokamanya Tilak to serve as a mouthpiece for the Indians in the Freedom
Struggle?
Kesari.
77. The Cabinet Mission to India was headed
by
Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
78. Under whose Presidency was the Lahore
Session of the Indian National Congress held in the year 1929 wherein a
resolution was adopted to gain complete independence from the British?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
79. Unity between the Congress and Muslim
League (Lucknow Pact) and between the Moderates and Extremists took place in
1916.
80. At which Congress Session was the
Working Committee authorized to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience?
Lahore.
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the right to freedom of speech and expression with the help of decided cases.
81. Who among the following drafted the
resolution on Fundamental Rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
82. ‘Vande Mataram’ was first sung at the
session of the Indian National Congress in
1896.
83. The expression ‘Tryst with Destiny’ was
used by Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of
August Declaration.
84. The Agreement between India and China,
by which both accepted ‘Panchsheel’ as the basis of their relations, was signed
in
1954.
85. ‘Panchsheel’ was signed between
Jawaharlal Nehru and Chou-En-Lai.
86. When was the famous Gandhi–Irwin Pact
signed?
1931.
87. Who coined the term ‘Non-Alignment’?
Krishna Menon.
88. Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
Lord Ripon
89. Who was assigned the task of
partitioning India in 1947?
Sir Cyril Redcliffe
90. Which party was founded by Subhash
Chandra Bose in the year 1939 after he broke away from the Congress?
Forward Bloc.
You may like to read:
- One-Liner Guide to Indian Constitutional Law, Part I
- One-Liner Guide to Indian Constitutional Law, Part II
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