Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India is responsible for allocating seats in the Council of States, also known as the Rajya Sabha.

Question 2

B.R. Ambedkar was elected to the Constituent Assembly from:

Accepted Answer

B.R. Ambedkar, who resided in Bombay Presidency, was elected to the Constituent Assembly from West Bengal.

Question 3

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid 2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by any court on any ground 3. No court can declare a constitutional amendment as unconstitutional if it is passed with the procedure prescribed in the Constitution Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

In the Constitution of India, it is stated that High Courts do not have the authority to declare central laws invalid. However, constitutional amendments can be challenged by courts based on certain grounds, such as the basic structure doctrine. If a constitutional amendment is passed following the procedures outlined in the Constitution, no court can declare it as unconstitutional. The correct answer to the question is option (d) - None of the statements given are correct.

Question 4

In which one of the following States of India it is legal for a Hindu male and illegal for a Muslims male to have more than one living wife?

Accepted Answer

In Goa, it is permissible for Hindu men to have multiple living wives, while it is prohibited for Muslim men to do the same.

Question 5

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his asset to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?

Accepted Answer

In 2002, the President's approval of the ordinance on electoral reforms, which was returned by the Union Cabinet without any alterations, was given under Article 123 of the Indian Constitution. This article empowers the President to issue ordinances in certain circumstances.

Indian Constitution - Making — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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

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Indian Constitution - Making — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions