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101. Who was the first president of the first session of Asom Chatra Sanmilan?
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Lakshminath Bezbarua presided over the first session of the Asom Chatra Sanmilan, an important student organisation in Assam.
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102. Who among the following is not appointed by the President?
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The Vice President is not appointed by the President; the Vice President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament under Article 66.
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103. The vacancy of the office of the President must be filled within:
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If the office of the President falls vacant by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, then election to fill the vacancy should be held within six months from the date of the occurrence of such a vacancy.
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104. When was the Indian Constitution amended for the first time?
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The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, enacted in 1951, made several changes to the Fundamental Rights provisions of the Indian constitution. It provided means to restrict freedom of speech and expression, validation of zamindari abolition laws, and clarified that the right to equality does not bar the enactment of laws which provide "special consideration" for weaker sections of society. It was moved by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on 10 May 1951 and enacted by Parliament on 18 June 1951.
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105. Name the Constitutional Amendment Act that was passed to provide free and compulsory education of all children between 6 and 14 years of age:
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The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right.
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106. What type of a right is “Right to vote in elections to Parliament”?
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‘The right to Vote’ in India is a Constitutional right. The Right To Vote is guaranteed by the Constitution of India under Article 326 of the Indian Constitution. The 61 st constitutional amendment of 1988 reduced the voting age for elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from 21 to 18 years.
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107. Which of the following factors takes part in atmospheric change?
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Carbon dioxide and water vapour are important atmospheric constituents involved in greenhouse warming and atmospheric change. Water vapour is the most abundant greenhouse gas naturally present in the atmosphere.
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108. From Constitution of which country, Indian Constitution borrowed the provision for ‘Procedure for amendment of the Constitution’?
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Indian Constitution borrowed the provision for ‘Procedure for amendment of the Constitution from the South Africa Consitution.
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109. The word ‘integrity’ has been added to the Preamble as per which Constitutional Amendment?
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Explanation: The Preamble declares that fraternity has to assure two things—the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation. The word ‘integrity’ has been added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976).
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110. How many female members were part of the Constituent Assembly that framed the Constitution of India?
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There were 15 women representatives in the Constituent Assembly, who contributed in the making of our constitution.
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111. Which country the right to equality before law under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been taken from?
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The concept of 'equality before law' is of British origin while the concept of 'equal protection of Laws' has been taken from the American Constitution.
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112. Which of the following Writs is said to be a guarantor of personal freedom?
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Habeas Corpus protects individuals against unlawful detention. In India, writ jurisdiction is exercised by the Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226.
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113. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains powers, authorities and responsibilities of Panchayati Raj?
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The Eleventh Schedule contains 29 subjects related to Panchayats. It was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which inserted Part IX.
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114. 'Motion of Thanks' is given by the Indian Parliament to:
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The Motion of Thanks follows the President’s Address under Article 87. It is discussed and voted upon in both Houses and serves as a broad review of the government's policies and programme.
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115. Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution. It is guaranteed by Article 32, enabling individuals to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
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116. Where is the objective of 'social justice' articulated in the Constitution of India?
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The Preamble promises social, economic and political justice. These objectives are implemented through Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, including equality provisions and welfare-oriented policies.
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117. Which innovative discussion process was introduced by the Indian Parliament to world parliamentary systems?
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Zero Hour is regarded as an Indian parliamentary innovation. It developed in the early 1960s and allows members to raise urgent public matters without the formal structure of Question Hour. It is not expressly mentioned in the Constitution.
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118. Which Article says no child below 14 years shall be employed in a factory, mine or hazardous employment?
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Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines or hazardous employment. It is a Fundamental Right under the Right against Exploitation in Part III.
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119. The Election Commission of India is a:
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The Election Commission is a constitutional body under Article 324. It consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of Election Commissioners as the President may determine; it functions as a multi-member body.
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120. Which Schedule of the Constitution lists the States and Union Territories of India?
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The First Schedule lists the States and Union Territories of India and their territorial extent. The Seventh Schedule instead distributes legislative subjects between Union and States.
