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UPSC 2001 · Q91 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

(a) It lists the distribution of power between the Union and the States
(b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
(c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
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Answer: (d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
UPSC 2000 · Q9 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Consider the following functionaries: I. Cabinet Secretary II. Chief Election Commissioner III. Union Cabinet Ministers IV. Chief Justice of India

Their correct sequence, in the Order of Precedence is

(a) III, IV, II, I
(b) IV, III, I, II
(c) IV, III, II, I
(d) III, IV, I, II
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Answer: (c) IV, III, II, I
UPSC 1999 · Q8 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Consider the following statements: An amendment of the Constitution of India can be initiated by the I. Lok Sabha. II. Rajya Sabha. III. State Legislatures. IV. President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) I alone
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I and II
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Answer: (d) I and II
UPSC 1999 · Q26 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha were territories acquired by the Indian Republic from the French
(b) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are territories handed over to Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi sovereignty respectively by the Government of India
(c) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are areas that were annexed by the Chinese in the 1962 Sino Indian War
(d) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are enclaves which were transferred to India by lease arrangements with Sri Lanka and Pakistan respectively
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Answer: (b) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are territories handed over to Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi sovereignty respectively by the Government of India
UPSC 1997 · Q75 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Match List I with List II

and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Functionaries) I. President of India II. Judges of the Supreme Court III. Members of Parliament IV. Ministers for the Union

List II (Oaths or affirmations) A) Secrecy of Information B) Faithful Discharge of Duties C) Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India D) Upholding the Constitution and the Law

(a) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(b) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(c) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
(d) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
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Answer: (b) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
UPSC 1997 · Q83 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

In the following quotation, “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; In our Constituent Assembly this ‘X’ ………. do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.” ‘X’ stands for

(a) twenty-sixth day of January, 1950
(b) twenty-sixth day of November, 1949
(c) twenty-sixth day of January, 1949
(d) None of the above
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Answer: (b) twenty-sixth day of November, 1949
UPSC 1996 · Q46 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Assertion (A): The British sovereignty continued to exist in free India.

Reason (R): The British sovereign appointed the last Governor-General of free India. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
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Answer: (d) A is false but R is true
UPSC 1995 · Q17 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States? I. Election of the President II. Representation of States in Parliament III. Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule IV. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) I, II and III
(b) I, II and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) II, III and IV
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Answer: (a) I, II and III