Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

At the time of commencement of constitution there were 8 Schedules. But at present, there are 12 Schedules in constitution of India. Newly added Schedules 9, 10, 11 and 12 are related to land reforms, anti-defection law, Panchayati Raj and Urban local bodies respectively.

At the time of commencement of constitution Union list, State list and Concurrent list were comprised of 97,66 and 47 subject matters respectively. But at present, number of subject matters have changed in each list i.e.- Union list, state list and Concurrent list to 101, 61 and 52.

At the time of its integration into Indian union Jammu and Kashmir was given some special priviledges under Article-370. This established that any law made by parliament will be applicable in state of Jammu and Kashmir, only if it has got an approval of Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency are listed in 7th Schedule of the Constitution, The list encompasses 52 items including IPC, Criminal law procedure, Marriage and divorce, Trade union, Forests and Education.

Betting and gambling, public order, agriculture, public health, liquor, agriculture, entertainment are parts of state list.

CBI is listed in Union list in 7th Schedule of the Constitution. CBI is premier investigating agency which is autonomous and probe the cases of irregularities, corruption scandals etc. and others as recommended by central and state government.

Civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc is a subject under Concurrent list. Here both centre and states have been authorised by constitution to legislate.

Communism is an ideology whose ultimate goal is establishment of communist society in which there is common ownership of means of production and absence of social classes and the state. Preamble of constitution of India declares India to be Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. It does not include communist.

Constitution of India works on the ideology of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity which are embedded in Preamble. Preamble assures justice which is not only political but also social and economic. It assures liberty of thought, Expression, belief, faith and worship along with equality of status and opportunity and promotes among them all, the fraternity which assures dignity of individual and unity and integrity of nation.

Economic and social planning is in Concurrent list. On the subject matters of Concurrent list both center and states can make laws. But in Concurrent list center has an upper hand. And in case of conflict on any subject matter of Concurrent list, the decision of center will be final.