Q. 11. With reference to the Eighth Schedule in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. It is a list of the official languages of the republic of India.
2. It is a commission appointed by the President for the promotion of tribal languages.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. 12. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Anti- Defection’:
1. The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
2. Disqualification on ground of defection, the decision of speaker/chairman is final and not subject to judicial review.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. 13. Which of the following Articles deals with the Impeachment process against the president of India?
(A) Article 58
(B) Article 59
(C) Article 60
(D) Article 61
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Q. 14. Principle: Only Parliament or State Legislatures have the authority to enact laws on their own. No law made by the State can take away a person’s fundamental right.
Facts: Parliament enacted a law, which according to a group of lawyers is violating the fundamental rights of traders. A group of lawyers files a writ petition challenging the Constitutional validity of the statute seeking relief to quash the statute and further direct Parliament to enact a new law.
(A) No writ would lie against Parliament, as the court has no authority to direct Parliament to enact or re-enact a law.
(B) The court can quash existing law if it violates fundamental rights and can direct Parliament to make a new law.
(C) The court can quash the existing law if it violates fundamental rights but cannot direct Parliament to make a new law.
(D) None of these.
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Q. 15. The National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
(A) 27th December, 1911
(B) 27th December, 1959
(C) 24th January, 1950
(D) 26th January, 1950
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