Which of the statement(s) is/are correct about the Rajya Sabha?

(i) Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and is never subject to dissolution.

(ii) One-third of the members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year.

(iii) The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

(iv) A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, including Rajya Sabha

Which of the statement(s) is/are correct about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

(i) The Preamble declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.

(ii) The words "Socialist" and "Secular" were part of the original Constitution of 1950.

(iii) The Preamble is considered an integral part of the stitution.

(iv) The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.

Article-317 deals with

No person who is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the. Union or a State shall be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed. This clause shall not apply

(i) Where a person is dismissed or removed or reduced in rank on the ground of conduct which has led to his conviction on a criminal charge.

(ii) Where an authority empowered to dismiss or remove a person or to reduce him in rank is satisfied that for some reason, to be recorded by that authority in writing, it is not reasonably practicable to give to that person an opportunity of showing cause.

(iii) Where the President or the Governor, as the case may be, is satisfied that in the interest of the security of the State it is not expedient to hold such inquiry. ment

(iv) All the above

With reference to the types of amendments in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

I. Amendments by simple majority are deemed to be amendments under Article 368.

II. Provisions like the creation or abolition of legislative councils in states can be amended by simple majority.

III. The special majority for amendments involves a majority of the total membership of each House and two-thirds of members present and voting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution:

I. The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration by Parliament.

II. In case of disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on an amendment bill, a joint sitting can be held to resolve the deadlock.

III. Amendments affecting federal provisions require ratification by legislatures of at least half the states through a simple majority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements on procedural aspects of amendment bills:

1. State legislatures can initiate amendment bills.

2. No joint sitting is provided for disagreements between Houses.

3. The bill must be passed separately in each House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the source and structure of amendment provisions:

1. The concept was borrowed from South Africa.

2. Part XX of the Constitution deals with amendments.

3. Article 368 allows amendments by addition, variation, or repeal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements on the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973):

1. It declared that amendments cannot affect the basic structure of the Constitution.

2. The concept was borrowed from the US Constitution.

3. Parliament's power to amend is unlimited except for basic elements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) (B) (C) (D)

Consider the following statements about amendments needing state consent:

1. They include the election of the President.

2. Representation of states in Parliament requires this process.

3. All states must consent for the amendment to pass.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements on special majority amendments:

1. They cover Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

2. A joint sitting can resolve disagreements between Houses.

3. Vacancies in the House are excluded from 'total membership'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding provisions amendable by simple majority:

1. Emoluments of the President and Governors fall under this category.

2. Delimitation of constituencies requires special majority.

3. Administration of Scheduled Areas (Fifth Schedule) can be amended this way.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding provisions amendable by simple majority:

1. Emoluments of the President and Governors fall under this category.

2. Delimitation of constituencies requires special majority.

3. Administration of Scheduled Areas (Fifth Schedule) can be amended this way.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about amendments by simple majority of Parliament:

1. These are not considered amendments under Article 368.

2. They include provisions on the creation of new states.

3. They require ratification by state legislatures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements on the President's role in constitutional amendments:

1. The President can withhold assent to an amendment bill.

2. The 24th Amendment Act of 1971 mandates the President's assent.

3. The bill can be returned for reconsideration by Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements concerning ratification by state legislatures:

1. Ratification is needed only for amendments altering federal provisions.

2. It requires approval by half of the state legislatures by a simple majority.

3. There is a prescribed time limit within which states must ratify or reject the bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the special majority required for amending the Constitution:

1. It requires a majority of the total membership of the House and two-thirds of the members present and voting.

2. 'Total membership' includes vacant seats and absentees.

3. This majority applies only to amendments affecting Fundamental Rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the initiation of a constitutional amendment bill under Article 368:

1. The bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.

2. Prior permission of the President is required for introducing the bill.

3. The bill can be introduced by a private member without ministerial involvement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment:

I. The right to form co-operative societies was made a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c).

II. Elections to the board must be held before the expiry of the current term.

III. If there is a competitive situation in the board's functioning, it can be suspended for more than six months.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment:

I. It is also known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

II. It ensures 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

III. This bill was introduced in Lok Sabha by Thaawarchand Gehlot.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 105th Constitutional Amendment:

I. It restored the power of states to prepare their own list of socially and economically backward classes.

II. It was the 127th Constitutional Amendment Bill.

III. It received presidential assent on August 18, 2021.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 104th Constitutional Amendment:

I. Reservation for SC/STs in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies was extended till January 2030.

II. Reservation for Anglo-Indian members in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies was abolished.

III. This amendment amended Article 334.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment:

I. Articles 15 and 16 were amended to provide 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

II. Gujarat was the first state to implement this reservation.

III. This amendment is also applicable to minority educational institutions.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment:

I. Article 342A was introduced, empowering the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes for states and union territories.

II. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was granted constitutional status under Article 338B.

III. This amendment was passed in Rajya Sabha on April 10, 2017.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment:

I. It came into force on July 1, 2017, during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

II. This amendment omitted certain entries in the Union List and State List of the Seventh Schedule.

III. States were compensated for five years for revenue loss due to GST.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment:

I. Article 246A was introduced, empowering Parliament and State Legislatures to levy Goods and Services Tax.

II. The GST Council was established by an order of the President under Article 279A.

III. Article 268A, pertaining to service tax levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States, was repealed.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment:

I. Part IX-B was added to the Constitution, comprising Articles 243ZH to 243ZT.

II. Co-opted members on the board of a co-operative society have voting rights in elections, but cannot be elected as office bearers.

III. All co-operative societies must file returns, including audited accounts, within six months of the end of the financial year.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment:

I. Article 43B was inserted in Part IV of the Constitution, promoting voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of co-operative societies.

II. The maximum number of directors on the board of a co-operative society is 21, excluding co-opted members and functional directors.

III. The board of co-operative societies having government shareholding, loan, or financial assistance can only be superseded for a period of six months.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. The GST Bill was originally the 122nd Constitutional Amendment Bill.

II. It imposed integrated GST on inter-State transactions under Article 269A.

III. Article 271, dealing with surcharge on certain duties and taxes, was amended.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the 102nd Constitutional Amendment:

I. It was introduced as the 123rd Amendment Bill by Thawar Chand Gehlot.

II. It amended Article 366 to define "socially and educationally backward classes."

III. The amendment came into force during the presidency of Ram Nath Kovind.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 103rd Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It was passed as the 124th Amendment Bill.

II. Kerala appointed a two-member committee including K. Sasidharan to study its implementation.

III. The 10% EWS reservation applies to private educational institutions except those run by minorities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the 104th Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It was introduced as the 126th Amendment Bill by Ravi Shankar Prasad.

II. The President signed it on 21 January 2020.

III. It extended SC/ST reservations but retained Anglo-Indian nominations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the 97th Constitutional Amendment:

I. The Prime Minister at the time it came into force was Manmohan Singh.

II. It received Presidential assent on 12 January 2012 from Pratibha Patil.

III. Annual general body meetings must be convened within six months of the financial year's end.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 101st Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It amended Article 286 to restrict imposition of taxes on sale or purchase of goods.

II. The GST Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2016 with amendments.

III. Pranab Mukherjee was the President who signed the bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It was passed in the Lok Sabha on 31 July 2018.

II. New Article 338B deals with the National Commission for Backward Classes.

III. Narendra Modi was the Prime Minister when it came into force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the 106th Constitutional Amendment:

I. It was the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill.

II. It was passed by Rajya Sabha on 21 September 2023.

III. Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill in Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 97th Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. Article 243ZQ outlines offences like wilful disobedience of summons under State Acts.

II. Functional directors are counted within the 21-member limit for the board.

III. The right of members to information includes access to books and accounts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 104th Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It extended the reservation for SC/STs in Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.

II. Reservation for Anglo-Indian members in Lok Sabha and State Legislatures was abolished.

III. The amendment amended Article 334 of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the 103rd Constitutional Amendment:

I. It amended Articles 15 and 16 to provide 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

II. The first state to implement this reservation was Gujarat.

III. It applies to minority educational institutions as well.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

egarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It introduced Article 342A, allowing the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes for States and Union Territories.

II. The National Commission for Backward Classes was given constitutional status under Article 338B.

III. The amendment was passed in the Rajya Sabha on 10 April 2017.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 101st Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It came into force on 1 July 2017, during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

II. The amendment omitted certain entries from the Union List and State List in the Seventh Schedule.

III. Compensation to States for revenue loss due to GST was provided for a period of five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the 101st Constitutional Amendment:

I. It introduced Article 246A, empowering Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST on goods and services.

II. The GST Council was established under Article 279A by a Presidential Order.

III. Article 268A was repealed, which previously dealt with service tax levied by the Union but collected by States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the offences and penalties under the 97th Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. Wilfully making a false return by a cooperative society is considered an offence.

II. Failure by an employer to pay deducted amounts to a cooperative society within 14 days is punishable.

III. Adopting corrupt practices during board elections is not listed as an offence under this amendment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 97th Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:

I. It added Part IX-B to the Constitution, covering Articles 243ZH to 243ZT.

II. Co-opted members on the board of a cooperative society have the right to vote in elections but cannot be elected as office bearers.

III. Every cooperative society must file returns including its audited accounts within six months of the financial year's end.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment:

I. It inserted Article 43B in Part IV of the Constitution, promoting voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.

II. The maximum number of directors on the board of a cooperative society is limited to 21, excluding co-opted members and functional directors.

III. The amendment allows the supersession of a cooperative society's board for up to six months only if there is government shareholding, loan, or financial assistance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the role of advisors in Zonal Councils, consider the following statements:

1. Advisors include a nominee from the NITI Aayog.

2. Advisors provide technical expertise but cannot vote.

3. The Chief Secretary of each state is a permanent advisor.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the factors considered in forming Zonal Councils:

1. Natural divisions and river systems were considered while forming the zones.

2. Linguistic affinity was a key factor in determining the zones.

3. The zones were created to ensure equal population distribution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With respect to the constitutional provisions related to Zonal Councils, consider the following statements:

1. Article 263 provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council.

2. Zonal Councils are statutory bodies, not constitutional bodies.

3. Article 262 deals with disputes related to inter-state river waters.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the functioning of Zonal Councils:

1. Each Chief Minister in the zone acts as vice-chairman by rotation.

2. The councils meet annually to discuss regional issues.

3. The councils have the authority to enforce economic policies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Eastern Zonal Council, consider the following statements:

1. It includes Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

2. Its headquarters is in Kolkata.

3. The council addresses disputes related to inter-state river waters.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?