Question 1

The concept of 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the constitution of which country?

Accepted Answer

Australia. The concept of the Concurrent List was borrowed from the Australian Constitution. It includes subjects on which both the Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws. This feature ensures cooperation between the Centre and States.

Question 2

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution allocates seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Schedule. The Fourth Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha. It distributes seats to States and Union Territories based on population. The number of seats varies from state to state.

Question 3

The provision for the 'Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency' was taken from which country?

Accepted Answer

Germany (Weimar). The suspension of Fundamental Rights during an Emergency is borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany. This provision empowers the state to handle crisis situations effectively. However, Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended even during an emergency.

Question 4

Which Schedule was added to the Constitution by the First Amendment Act of 1951?

Accepted Answer

Ninth Schedule. The Ninth Schedule was added by the First Amendment Act, 1951. It was introduced to protect land reform laws from judicial scrutiny. It was created to abolish the Zamindari system.

Question 5

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were adopted from?

Accepted Answer

Ireland. The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Ireland had copied this concept from the Spanish Constitution. These principles aim to create a welfare state.

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