Question 1

Which of the following ensures grass root democracy in India

Accepted Answer

Panchayat Raj is a system of governance in the rural areas of India where the local inhabitants have a direct say in the governance. This system was institutionalized to ensure grassroots democracy by enabling direct participation of the local population in decision making, development planning, and welfare schemes. It is a three-tier system with elected bodies at the village, intermediate, and district levels, ensuring administrative and financial decentralization.

Question 2

Panchayat Raj and Nagarpalika were brought by Constitutional Amendment

Accepted Answer

The Panchayat Raj was introduced by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, and the Nagarpalika (Municipalities) was introduced by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. However, since the question specifically mentions Nagarpalika and not Panchayat Raj, the correct answer is the 74th amendment, which pertains to urban local bodies or municipalities.

Question 3

Members of Election Commission are appointed by

Accepted Answer

Members of the Election Commission are appointed by the President of India. This is in accordance with the Constitution of India to ensure the independence of the commission in overseeing the conduct of free and fair elections across the country.

Question 4

The number of seats reserved for Scheduled Caste in Lok Sabha is

Accepted Answer

The number of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha is 79.

Question 5

Which Article in the Constitution give provision for the electoral system in our Country

Accepted Answer

Article 324-329 of the Constitution of India deals with the electoral system in the country. These articles provide for the establishment and functioning of the Election Commission of India, which is responsible for conducting and supervising all elections to the Parliament, state legislatures, and to the offices of the President and Vice-President of India.

Question 6

Elections for Lok Sabha are held every

Accepted Answer

Elections for the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India's Parliament, are held every 5 years unless the house is dissolved sooner.

Question 7

How many Election Commissioners are there in Election Commission

Accepted Answer

The Election Commission of India consists of three members - the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

Question 8

Whose election is not held under the supervision of the Chief Election commissioners

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

In which of the following cases free and fair election is recognised as basic structure of Indian Constitution

Accepted Answer

In the case of Indira Gandhi vs. Raj Narain, the Supreme Court of India recognized free and fair elections as part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.

Question 10

Which of the following features does not support the federal character of Indian Constitution

Accepted Answer

The feature that does not support the federal character of the Indian Constitution is "single citizenship." In a true federal structure, like that of the United States, there is a provision for dual citizenship - citizenship of the state and citizenship of the federation. However, in India, there is only a single citizenship for the whole country, which leans towards a unitary feature rather than a federal one.

Question 11

The Supreme held in which case that there is no Fundamental Right to Strie Under Article 19(1) of Constitution

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court held in Radhey Shyam Sharma vs. P.M.G. that there is no Fundamental Right to Strike under Article 19(1) of the Constitution.

Question 12

Rights under Article 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during emergency after which amendment

Accepted Answer

The 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1978, ensures that rights under Article 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during an emergency.

Question 13

1990 which of the following Committee was appointed to look into Elecytion Reforms

Accepted Answer

The Dinesh Goswami Committee was appointed in 1990 to look into election reforms in India. This committee made significant recommendations to improve the electoral process, many of which have been implemented to ensure free and fair elections in the country.

Quiz 3: Indian Democracy and Governance