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:
With reference to the scope and nature of amendments under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
i. The process for amending the Constitution was borrowed from the South African Constitution.
ii. The power to initiate a constitutional amendment is vested exclusively in the Parliament.
iii. Amendments made by a simple majority of Parliament, such as the creation of new states, are not considered amendments under Article 368.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Assertion (A): Standardisation and simplification of work help in reducing cost and improving efficiency.
Reason (R): Standardisation sets benchmarks for processes, products, and materials.
Assertion (A): Fayol's principle of "unity of command" states that every employee should receive orders from one superior only.
Reason (R): Multiple bosses improve coordination and reduce confusion within the organization.
Consider the following statements regarding the various types of special majorities required in the Indian Parliament:
i. The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in each House.
ii. The removal of a Supreme Court judge requires a majority of the total membership of the House and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
iii. A resolution for the creation of a new All-India Service requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The principle of division of work leads to specialisation and increased efficiency in organizations.
Reason (R): When work is divided, every employee is required to perform different jobs with no relation to their abilities.
Analyze the following statements concerning the provisions for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law):
i. A nominated member is disqualified if they join any political party within six months of taking their seat in the House.
ii. An independent member is disqualified if they join any political party at any point after their election.
iii. The provision exempting disqualification in case of a 'split' (one-third of members) was omitted by the 91st Amendment Act.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?