Most Important Question on Constitution of India for Jkssb Panchayat Account Assistant Exam

 Most Important Question on the Constitution of   India.

Constitution Of India , Evolution of Indian Constitution , India Administrative & Legislative Reforms Before 1857, Regulating Act of 1773 , Pitts India Act of 1784 , Charter Act of 1793,Charter Act of 1813, Trade monopoly of the East India Company came to an end , Powers of the three Councils of Madras , Bombay and Calcutta  , The Christian Missionaries were allowed to spread their religion in India , Local autonomous bodies were empowered to levy taxes , Charter Act of 1833,The Governor-General and his The council , The East India Company  'Indian Council,Charter Act of 1853

 

                   Quick Notes on CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

Constitution Of India: Constitution is the foundational law of a country which ordains the fundamental principles on which the government (or the governance) of that country is based. It lays down the framework and principal functions of various Organs of the government as well as the modalities of interaction between the government and its citizens. With the exception of the United Kingdom (U.K.), almost all democratic countries possess a written constitution. India also possesses an elaborate written constitution that was enacted by a constituent assembly specifically set up for the purpose.

                   

 

Our Constitution :

Our present constitution— the first Constitution of India framed and given to themselves by the people of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949. It came into full operation with effect from 26 January, 1950. The Constitution as originally adopted had 22 parts, 395 articles and 8 schedules. Its present text is as amended from time to time.

Evolution of Indian Constitution

 

Although the systems of ancient India do have their reflections in the Constitution of India, the direct sources of the Constitution lie in the administrative and legislative developments of the British period. A concise and chronological description of the Acts, documents, and events that culminated in the framing of the world's largest written Constitution is given here.

 

 

India Administrative & Legislative Reforms Before 1857

Regulating Act of 1773

 

·         The act was based on the report of a committee headed by the British Prime Minister Lord North.

·         Governance of the East India Company was put under British parliamentary control.

·         The Governor of Bengal was nominated as Governor-General for all the three Presidencies of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras. Warren Hastings was the first such Governor-General.

·         A Supreme Court was established in Calcutta (now Kolkata ).

·         Governor General was empowered to make rules, regulations and ordinances with the consent of the Supreme Court.

Pitts India Act of 1784

 

·         It was enacted to improve upon the provisions of Regulating Act of 1773 to bring about better discipline in the Company's system of administration.

·         A 6-member Board of Controllers was set up which was headed by a minister of the British Government. All political responsibilities were given to this board.

·         Trade and commerce related issues were under the purview of the Court of directors of the company.

 

 

·         Provinces had to follow the instructions of the Central. Government and Governor-General were empowered to dismiss the failing provincial government.

Charter Act of 1793

 

·         Main provisions of the previous Acts were consolidated in this Act.

·         Provided for the payment of salaries of the members of the Board of Controllers from Indian revenue.

·         Courts were given the power to interpret rules and regulations.

Charter Act of 1813

 

·         Trade monopoly of the East India Company came to an end.

·         Powers of the three Councils of Madras, Bombay and Calcutta were enlarged, they were also subjected to greater control of the British Parliament.

·         The Christian Missionaries were allowed to spread their religion in India.

·         Local autonomous bodies were empowered to levy taxes.

Charter Act of 1833

 

·         The Governor-General and his The council were given vast powers. This Council could legislate for the whole of India subject to the approval of the Board of Controllers.

·         The Council got full powers regarding revenue, and a single budget for the country was prepared by the Governor General.

·         The East India Company was reduced to an administrative and political entity and several Lords and Ministers were nominated as ex-officio members of the Board of Controllers.

·         For the first time the Governor-General's Government was known as the 'Government of India' and his Council as the 'Indian Council'.

Charter Act of 1853

 

·         This was the last of the Charter Acts and it made important changes in the system of Indian legislation.

·         This Act followed a report of the then Governor-General Dalhousie for improving the administration of the company.

·         A separate Governor for Bengal was to be appointed.

·         Legislative and administrative functions of The council were separately identified.

·         Recruitment of the Company's employees was to be done through competitive exams.

·         British Parliament was empowered to put Company's governance of India to an end at any suitable time.

 

        

         Jkssb Panchayat Account Assistant Exam Mcq

 MCQ's on Constitution of India:- Part:- 001

1. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Vice- President

(c) Chief Minister

(d) Chief Justice

Answer: Prime Minister

2. The President gives his resignation to the

(a) Chief Justice

(b) Parliament

(c) Vice President

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Vice President

3. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office?

(a) 5 years

(b) Till the age of 65 years

(c) 6 years

(d) 2 years

Answer: 5 years

4. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?

(a) Governor

(b) Election Commissioner

(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Governor

5. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President?

(a) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.

(b) They are shown separately in the budget.

(c) They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.

(d) They do not require any parliament sanction.

Answer: They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.

6. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya

Sabha is

(a) 16

(b) 18

(c) 14

(d) 12

Answer: 14

7. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President

of India?

(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha

(b) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state.

(c) Elected members of the Legislative Council

(d) Elected members of Rajya Sabha

Answer: Elected members of the Legislative Council

8. The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it

enjoys the support of the

(a) The minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

(b) Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament

(c) A minority of members of the Lower House

(d) Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

Answer: Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

9. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?

(a) Chief of the Army

(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(c) Chief Justice of India

(d) Chief of the Air Force

Answer: Speaker of the Lok Sabha

10. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?

(a) Lok Sabha

(b) President

(c) Parliament

(d) Citizens of India

Answer: President

11. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

(a) Mrs. Indira Gandhi

(b) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

(c) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

Answer: Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

12. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

(a) 23 years

(b) 21 years

(c) 35 years

(d) 30 years

Answer: 35 years

13. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by

(a) Both Houses of Parliament

(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

(c) Rajya Sabha

(d) Lok Sabha

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament

14. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

(a) Lt. Governor

(b) The majority party in Legislature

(c) President

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Lt. Governor

15. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Mrs. Indira Gandhi

(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru

16. In case a President dies while in office, the vice president can act as President for a

maximum period of

(a) 1 year

(b) 3 months

(c) 6 months

(d) 2 years

Answer; 6 months

17. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

(a) Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

(b) Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

(c) Prime Minister

(d) Cabinet Ministers

Answer: Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

18. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office?

(a) Chief Justice

(b) Speaker

(c) Vice President

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Chief Justice

19. Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?

(a) None of the Above

(b) Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

(c) Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

(d) Secretary to the Government of India

Answer: Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

20. A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President

for a maximum period of

(a) 9 months

(b) 3 months

(c) 12 months

(d) 6 months

Answer: 6 months