Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act?
i. It is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.
ii. It ensures one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
iii. It amended Article 334 to extend reservation for SC/STs in the Lok Sabha.
iv. It introduced Article 239AA(2) to ensure women’s reservation in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the types of majority required for constitutional amendments in India?
i. Some provisions can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament, similar to ordinary legislative processes.
ii. Amendments to Fundamental Rights require a special majority of Parliament.
iii. Amendments to federal provisions require ratification by all State Legislatures.
iv. The term "special majority" refers to a majority of the total membership of each House and two-thirds of members present and voting.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act?
i. It restored the term of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to 5 years.
ii. It added Article 300A, placing the right to property under Part XII.
iii. It removed the word "internal disturbance" as a ground for declaring a national emergency.
iv. It abolished the provision for a joint sitting of Parliament for constitutional amendments.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act?
i. It empowered both Parliament and State Legislatures to enact laws for levying GST.
ii. It introduced Article 279A, establishing the GST Council.
iii. It repealed Article 268A of the Constitution.
iv. It came into force on 8 September 2016.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
i. It added Part IX to the Constitution, dealing with Panchayats.
ii. It introduced the Eleventh Schedule, which lists 29 subjects under the purview of Panchayats.
iii. It mandates that elections to Panchayati Raj institutions be conducted by the Election Commission of India.
iv. It came into force on 24 April 1993, which is observed as Panchayati Raj Day.
With reference to the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, consider the following statements:
i. It added the right to form cooperative societies as a Fundamental Right under Article 19(c).
ii. It introduced Part IX-B to the Constitution, dealing with cooperative societies.
iii. The maximum number of board members of a cooperative society is fixed at 15.
iv. The term of office of elected board members of a cooperative society is 5 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, consider the following statements:
i. It restored the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts that were curtailed by the 42nd Amendment.
ii. It removed the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights and placed it under Part XII.
iii. It allowed the suspension of Fundamental Rights under Article 19 during a national emergency declared on any ground.
iv. It mandated that a national emergency proclamation must be approved by Parliament within one month.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Anti-Defection Law under the 52nd Constitutional Amendment, consider the following statements:
i. A member of a House is disqualified if they voluntarily give up membership of their political party.
ii. The decision of the presiding officer regarding disqualification is final and cannot be questioned in any court.
iii. The 91st Amendment removed the exemption from disqualification in case of a split in a political party.
iv. A nominated member can join a political party within six months of taking their seat without inviting disqualification.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, consider the following statements:
i. It added the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble of the Constitution.
ii. It curtailed the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts in terms of judicial review.
iii. It reduced the tenure of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to 5 years.
iv. It introduced Fundamental Duties under Part IV-A of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
i. An amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament but not in State Legislatures.
ii. The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration.
iii. A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament can be held to resolve disagreements over a constitutional amendment bill.
iv. Amendments affecting the federal structure require ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures by a simple majority.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment (Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam).
It ensures one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, including seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
It amended Article 334 to extend the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha until 2030.
It provides for women’s reservation in the Delhi Legislative Assembly under Article 239AA.
Consider the following statements regarding the 91st Constitutional Amendment.
It capped the size of the Central Council of Ministers at 15% of the Lok Sabha’s total strength.
It allowed disqualification on grounds of defection to apply even in cases of a merger of political parties.
It amended Article 361B to disqualify defectors from holding any remunerative office under the government.
Consider the following statements regarding the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
The 73rd Amendment added the Eleventh Schedule, which includes 29 subjects, while the 74th Amendment added the Twelfth Schedule with 29 subjects.
Both amendments were passed under the leadership of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.
The 73rd Amendment mandates elections for Panchayats every five years, while the 74th Amendment does not specify the frequency of municipal elections.
Consider the following statements regarding the types of majority required for constitutional amendments.
Amendments to Fundamental Rights require a simple majority of Parliament.
Amendments to federal provisions require ratification by half of the state legislatures by a special majority.
The term “special majority” refers to a majority of the total membership of each House and two-thirds of members present and voting.
Consider the following statements regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment.
It reduced the period for parliamentary approval of a national emergency from two months to one month.
It abolished the provision for suspending Fundamental Rights under Article 19 during any type of emergency.
It restored the term of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to 5 years.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment?
It added the right to form cooperative societies as a Fundamental Right under Article 19(c).
It limits the number of board members of a cooperative society to a maximum of 21.
It mandates that the annual general body meeting of cooperative societies be convened within three months of the financial year’s end.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment?
It introduced Article 246A, empowering both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST on goods and services.
It repealed Article 268A, which dealt with service tax levied by the Union.
It mandated the establishment of a GST Council under Article 279A.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Anti-Defection Law?
A member disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law for defection is also barred from being appointed as a minister.
The decision of the presiding officer on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is final and cannot be questioned in any court.
The 91st Amendment removed the provision exempting disqualification in cases of a merger of political parties.
What are the benefits of implementing local languages in e-governance platforms?
- It ensures that digital services reach all citizens, regardless of their linguistic background.
- It exclusively benefits individuals who are unable to read or write.
- It makes e-governance platforms more inclusive and user-friendly.
- It increases the complexity of accessing government information for the general public.
Evaluate the role of technology in overcoming language barriers in e-governance.
- Technologies like GIST can transliterate English text into various local languages, aiding accessibility.
- Language software primarily focuses on translating complex legal documents, not general e-governance content.
- Technological solutions for language translation are still in their early stages and not practical for widespread e-governance use.
- The use of technology to overcome language barriers in e-governance is essential for user-friendliness.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the importance of using local languages in e-governance?
- E-governance services should be primarily offered in English to maintain a global standard.
- Using local languages in e-governance makes information and services more accessible to a wider audience.
- There are no existing technologies that can bridge the language gap in digital services.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
It added Fundamental Duties under Part IV-A of the Constitution.
It transferred five subjects, including education and forests, from the State List to the Concurrent List.
It empowered the President to declare a state of emergency in a part of India.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368?
A constitutional amendment bill requires a special majority in each House of Parliament, defined as a majority of the total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting.
There is no provision for a joint sitting of both Houses to resolve disagreements over a constitutional amendment bill.
Amendments to federal provisions require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority.
What are the proposed strategies for making e-governance successful nationwide?
- Identifying and developing cost-efficient hardware and software platforms.
- Storing knowledge in a central repository and making it available through demonstrations and training.
- Offering pre-defined, customizable models for central and state government agencies.
- Focusing solely on hardware development without considering software applications.
Identify the false statement regarding the implementation of e-governance in India.
- The development of effective and cost-efficient hardware and software platforms is a primary goal for e-governance.
- Central and state government agencies are expected to develop all e-governance models from scratch.
- Sharing knowledge and providing training programs are essential for successful e-governance.
- Customization of pre-defined models is suggested to meet specific geographical needs.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
The 73rd Amendment added Part IX to the Constitution, dealing with Panchayats, while the 74th Amendment added Part IXA, dealing with Municipalities.
The Eleventh Schedule, added by the 73rd Amendment, contains 18 subjects related to the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats.
Which of the following statements accurately describe the challenges and solutions for e-governance in India?
- Organizations like C-DAC and CMC have developed hardware and software for e-governance.
- E-governance success requires addressing technological issues systematically.
- The focus should be on developing expensive, high-end hardware and software for public services.
- A central repository for e-governance knowledge and customizable models for government agencies are proposed solutions.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment.
It restored the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts to conduct judicial review of ordinances.
It abolished the right to property as a fundamental right and placed it under Part XII as Article 300A.
What does standardization in e-governance aim to achieve for citizens?
- A more reliable and predictable experience when accessing government services online.
- Reduced need to understand different government agency procedures.
- A more complex and confusing online environment.
What does standardization in e-governance aim to achieve for citizens?
- A more reliable and predictable experience when accessing government services online.
- Reduced need to understand different government agency procedures.
- A more complex and confusing online environment.
Consider the following statements about standardization in e-governance. Identify the INCORRECT statement.
- Standardization aims to create a unified and predictable system.
- Lack of standardization can lead to a more efficient government.
- Standardized naming conventions help prevent fraud.
- Interoperability relies on standardized protocols.
What is a key benefit of interoperability in e-governance?
- Seamless communication and information sharing between different government systems.
- Increased redundancy in government IT infrastructure.
- Reduced need for data security protocols.
Which aspect of e-governance is directly addressed by standardization?
- The way government services are named online.
- The technology used for delivering government services.
- The cost of individual government projects.
- The privacy policies of social media platforms.
How does standardization contribute to trust in e-governance?
- By establishing clear and consistent naming conventions for websites and email addresses.
- By making it easier for citizens to identify and rely on official government platforms.
- By allowing any entity to create government-like services without oversight.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Anti-Defection Law under the 52nd and 91st Amendments.
The 91st Amendment removed the exemption from disqualification for defection in cases of a split in a political party.
A nominated member can join a political party within six months of taking their seat without inviting disqualification.
What are the consequences of lacking standardization in e-governance?
- A fragmented and inconsistent user experience across government agencies.
- Difficulties in ensuring different government systems can communicate effectively.
- Increased ease for citizens to identify official government platforms.
- Enhanced trust in online government services.
Why is standardization important in e-governance?
- It ensures consistency in how government services are experienced by citizens.
- It allows different government systems to communicate and share information.
- It helps citizens identify and trust official government platforms.
- It leads to a fragmented user experience.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment.
It amended the Preamble to replace "Sovereign Democratic Republic" with "Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic."
It reduced the tenure of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from 5 years to 4 years.
What is the primary challenge in establishing e-governance?
- Establishing a universal set of standards for technology and service delivery.
- Ensuring each government agency develops unique systems.
- Limiting the number of online government services.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution.
A constitutional amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament or by state legislatures.
The President is constitutionally obligated to give assent to a constitutional amendment bill.