Consider the following statements regarding the criticisms of the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution:
A major criticism is the absence of a provision for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve a deadlock over a constitutional amendment bill.
The Constitution clearly specifies that states cannot withdraw their approval for an amendment bill once it has been given.
The power to initiate a constitutional amendment is vested exclusively with the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the types of constitutional amendments:
The procedure for amending Article 368 itself requires a special majority of the Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
The abolition or creation of legislative councils in states is considered an amendment under Article 368.
Amendments related to the formation of new states and the alteration of their boundaries do not fall under the purview of Article 368.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the President's role in the constitutional amendment process:
A bill for the amendment of the Constitution can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior permission of the President.
The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 made it obligatory for the President to give his/her assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
The President cannot return a constitutional amendment bill for the reconsideration of the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the proclamation and approval of a National Emergency under Article 352.
After the 44th Amendment, the proclamation must be approved by Parliament within one month.
The approval by Parliament requires a special majority, defined as a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements related to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
Both amendments were introduced and approved under the Prime Ministership of P.V. Narasimha Rao.
The 73rd Amendment added the Eleventh Schedule containing 29 subjects, while the 74th Amendment added the Twelfth Schedule containing 18 subjects.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Analyze the following statements concerning the amendment of the Indian Constitution.
Amendments under Article 368 can be initiated by either a minister or a private member.
The President can return a Constitutional Amendment Bill for reconsideration by the Parliament.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
With regard to the provisions of the 91st Amendment Act, consider the following statements.
The total number of ministers in a state, including the Chief Minister, cannot be less than 12, with no exceptions.
A member disqualified under the anti-defection law is also disqualified from being appointed as a minister.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding different types of majorities used in the Indian Parliament.
The removal of the Vice-President requires an effective majority of the Rajya Sabha, followed by a special majority in the Lok Sabha.
Disapproval of the continuance of a national emergency by the Lok Sabha requires only a simple majority.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Which of the following legislative actions require only a simple majority in the Parliament?
Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states.
Amendment of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Approval of a proclamation of financial emergency.
Ratification of a federal amendment by a state legislature.
Select the correct option:
Assertion (A): Taylor introduced the technique of functional foremanship with eight specialist foremen.
Reason (R): This was proposed because all required qualities could not be found in a single person.
Assertion (A): Fayol’s principle of equity advocates for kindness and justice from management towards employees.
Reason (R): Applying equity builds employee loyalty and improves employer-employee relationships.
Identify the correct statements regarding the limitations and characteristics of the constitutional amendment procedure in India.
The Constitution provides for a special body like a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of amendments.
A strict time frame is prescribed for state legislatures to ratify an amendment bill.
The process of amendment, barring the special majority requirement, is largely similar to that of an ordinary legislative process.
The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case held that the fundamental elements of the Constitution cannot be amended.
Select the correct option:
Which of the following constitutional changes were effectuated through the 86th Amendment Act?
It introduced Article 21A, making primary education a Fundamental Right.
It amended Article 45 to provide for early childhood care and education for children below the age of six.
It added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k) for parents or guardians.
It removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights.
Select the correct option:
Assertion (A): Fatigue study aims to determine the number and frequency of rest intervals for workers.
Reason (R): Providing adequate rest intervals enables workers to maintain optimum energy levels and contribute effectively.
Regarding the procedure for passing a Constitutional Amendment Bill, which of the following statements is/are correct?
The bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
Prior permission of the President is mandatory for its introduction.
In case of a deadlock between the two Houses, a joint sitting can be convened.
The President is obligated to give assent to the bill once it is duly passed by the Parliament.
Select the correct option:
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the changes introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.
It made laws for implementing Directive Principles immune from challenge on the grounds of violating Fundamental Rights.
It transferred 'Forests' and 'Education' from the State List to the Union List.
It restored the provision for quorum in the Parliament and state legislatures.
Select the correct option: