Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. The Election Commission is established under the Article









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    Under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of elections to both Houses of Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in the Election Commission of India. The same article authorizes the Commission to conduct the elections to the offices of the President and VicePresident of India.

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    Under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of elections to both Houses of Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in the Election Commission of India. The same article authorizes the Commission to conduct the elections to the offices of the President and VicePresident of India.


  1. Which one of the Constitutional amendment has established Panchayati Raj Institution ?









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    The 73rd amendment of the Constitution was enacted in 1992, to enshrine in the Constitution certain basic and essential features of Panchayat Raj Institutions. It introduced a three tier Panchayati Raj system at the Village, Intermediate (Block) and District levels.

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    The 73rd amendment of the Constitution was enacted in 1992, to enshrine in the Constitution certain basic and essential features of Panchayat Raj Institutions. It introduced a three tier Panchayati Raj system at the Village, Intermediate (Block) and District levels.



  1. How many times was the Preamble of the Constitution amended ?









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    The 42nd Amendment of 1976 amended the Preamble of the Constitution. It changed the characterization of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic". It also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".

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    The 42nd Amendment of 1976 amended the Preamble of the Constitution. It changed the characterization of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic". It also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".


  1. Article 1 of the Constitution of India declares India to be a









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    According to Article 1 which deals with name and territory of the Union, India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. It also says that the territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and any territory that may be acquired.

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    According to Article 1 which deals with name and territory of the Union, India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. It also says that the territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and any territory that may be acquired.



  1. Which Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj System ?









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    The Panchayati Raj system found backing in the Indian Constitution, with the 73rd amendment in 1992 to accommodate the idea. The Amendment contains provision for devolution of powers and responsibilities to the Panchayats both for the preparation of economic development plans and social justice, as well as for implementation in relation to 29 subjects listed in the eleventh schedule of the constitution.

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    The Panchayati Raj system found backing in the Indian Constitution, with the 73rd amendment in 1992 to accommodate the idea. The Amendment contains provision for devolution of powers and responsibilities to the Panchayats both for the preparation of economic development plans and social justice, as well as for implementation in relation to 29 subjects listed in the eleventh schedule of the constitution.