GK Indian Constitution for Competitive Exams
The Indian Constitution is one of the longest and most detailed in the world. The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to every citizen, including the right to equality, freedom of speech and expression, and protection against discrimination. It also lays down the fundamental duties of citizens to uphold the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The Constitution of India is a living document that has evolved through amendments over the years to reflect the changing needs and aspirations of the country. It has played a crucial role in upholding democratic values and fostering social, economic, and political justice in India.
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GK Indian Constitution for Competitive Exams
Q : Which article of the Indian Constitution has the provision of the Finance Commission in India?
(A) Article 275
(B) Article 280
(C) Article 265
(D) Article 360
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
Duties levied by the Union but Collected and Appropriated by the States are:
(A) Succession duty in respect of property other than agriculture land.
(B) Estate duty in respect of property rather than agricultural land
(C) Stamp duty and duties of excise on the medical and toilet preparations
(D) Taxes on railway fares and freights
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Stamp Duties are mentioned in the Union List shall be levied by the Government of India but collected and appropriated by the States.
Which article of the Indian constitution says that “Parliament has the power to make laws on any matter in the state list if a proclamation of emergency is in operation?
(A) Article 256
(B) Article 227
(C) Article 275
(D) Article 365
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Draft Article 227 (Article 250, Constitution of India, 1950) was debated on 13 June 1949. It permitted the Parliament to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency. There was no substantive debate on this Article. Draft Article 227 was adopted on 13th June 1949.
The numbers of members of Rajya Sabha from states and union Territories is:
(A) 238
(B) 250
(C) 235
(D) 220
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.
Which article of the Constitution says that the Counsel of States (Rajya Sabha) shall not be dissolute?
(A) Article 83
(B) Article 53
(C) Article 80
(D) Article 154
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Article 83 : Duration of Houses of Parliament
(1) The Council of States shall not be subject to dissolution, but as nearly as possible one-third of the members thereof shall retire as soon as may be on the expiration of every second year in accordance with the provisions made in that behalf by Parliament by law.
Which article of the Indian Constitution says that members elected by the president can’t vote in the election of president?
(A) Article 83
(B) Article 53
(C) Article 55
(D) Article 154
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
As far as practicable, there shall be uniformity in the scale of representation of the different States at the election of the President.
Who the representative from states in Rajya Sabha is elected by the
(A) Chief Minister of the state
(B) Governor of the state
(C) President
(D) Elected members of the state legislative Assembly
Correct Answer : D
Election of members of Rajya Sabha is taken from:
(A) Constitution Of Japan
(B) Constitution Of South Africa
(C) Constitution Of USA
(D) Constitution Of Ireland
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Procedure for the election of the members of Rajya Sabha is adopted from the South African Constitution. 2. The ideal of justice (social, economic and political) in the preamble is adopted from Japanese Constitution.
Taxes are Levied and Collected by the Union but Assigned to the States within which they are leviable.
Find out the correct option below:
I. Taxes on transactions in the stock exchange
II. Tax on the sale and purchase of newspapers including advertisements
III. Estate duty in respect of property other than agricultural land
IV. Stamp duty and duties of excise on the medical and toilet preparations
(A) Only I & II are correct
(B) I,II & III are correct
(C) All are correct
(D) Only IV & I are correct
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
There are taxes that are levied and collected by the Union, but the entire proceeds of which are assigned to the states, in the proportion determined by the Parliament.
These taxes include Succession and Estate duty; Terminal Taxes on goods and passengers; Taxes on railway freight and fares; Taxes on transactions in stock exchanges and futures markets; and Taxes on the sale and purchase of newspapers and advertisements therein.
Hence Taxes on Advertisements were levied and collected by the centre but their net proceeds are wholly transferred to states.
After 2017 this tax was subsumed under GST.
Which article has the provision that the union government will provide grants-in-aid to the state government?
(A) Article 275
(B) Article 280
(C) Article 265
(D) Article 360
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Article 275. Article 275 - Grants from the union to the states.
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