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The correct answer is 1935.

Key Points

•  The structural part of the Indian Constitution is, to a large extent, derived from the Government of India Act, 1935.
• Government of India Act, 1935:
  • There was a growing demand for constitutional reforms in India by Indian leaders.
  • India’s support to Britain in the First World War also aided in British acknowledgment of the need for the inclusion of more Indians in the administration of their own country.
  • The Act was based on
    • Simon Commission Report
    • The recommendations of the Round Table Conferences
    • The White Paper published by the British government in 1933 (based on the Third Round Table Conference)
    • Report of the Joint Select Committees.
  • Features of the Government of India Act 1935: 
    • It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units.
    • The Act divided the powers between the Centre and units in terms of three lists - Federal List (for Centre, with 59 items), Provincial List (for provinces, with 54 items) and the Concurrent List (for both, with 36 items).
    • Residuary powers were given to the Viceroy. However, the federation never came into being as the princely states did not join it.
    • It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place.
    • It provided for the establishment of a Reserve Bank of India to control the currency and credit of the country.
    • It provided for the establishment of not only a Federal Public Service Commission but also a Provincial Public Service Commission and Joint Public Service Commission for two or more provinces.
    • It provided for the establishment of a Federal Court.

Additional Information

• Government of India Act, 1919:
  • It is also known as Montagu-Chelmsford reform or Montford reform.
  • The matters, which were of National importance or related to more than one province were governed at the central level, such as Foreign Affairs, Defence, Political Relations, Communication, Public Debt, Civil and Criminal Laws, Wire services, etc.
  • The Central Legislature was made more powerful and more representative by this Act.
  • The Act introduced a bicameral legislature; the Lower House or Central Legislative Assembly and the Upper House or Council of State.
  • The legislators, under the new reforms, could now ask questions and supplementary, pass adjournment motions, and vote a part of the budget, but 75% of the budget was still not votable.
  • The legislature had virtually no control over the Governor-General and his Executive Council.

• Indian Councils Act of 1909:
  • It is also called the Morley-Minto Reforms.
  • Important reform measures enacted under it are:
    • The legislative councils at the Centre and the provinces increased in size.
    • Central Legislative Council – from 16 to 60 members.
    • Legislative Councils of Bengal, Madras, Bombay, and United Provinces – 50 members each.
    • Legislative Councils of Punjab, Burma, and Assam – 30 members each.
    • The legislative councils at the Centre and the provinces were to have four categories of members as follows:
      • Ex officio members: Governor-General and members of the executive council.
      • Nominated official members: Government officials who were nominated by the Governor-General.
      • Nominated non-official members: nominated by the Governor-General but were not government officials.
      • Elected members: elected by different categories of Indians.​ 
• Indian Independence Act, 1947:
  • India was proclaimed an independent and sovereign state by the Act.
  • On the basis of religious disagreements, it also included provisions for the division of the Indian state into the independent dominions of India and Pakistan.
  • The Secretary of States for India post was eliminated.
  • Along with the elimination of the Viceroy's position, the Act provided for the appointment of two distinct Governors-General—one for each of the dominions of India and Pakistan—on the recommendation of the British Cabinet.
  • Both the dominions' Constituent Assemblies had the authority to draft their own constitutions and to override any British Parliament legislation created for the Indian state, including the Independence Act itself.
  • The Constituent Assemblies were empowered to act as legislative bodies for their respective dominions till the time they could formulate a constitution for their state.
  • It granted authority to the princely states to join either of the dominions or remain independent.
  • The British Monarch no longer had the authority to veto or ask for the bills of the Indian state.

Judicial review is the power of the courts to consider the constitutionality of acts of organs of Government and declare it unconstitutional if it violates or is inconsistent with the basic principles of the Constitution.

Additional Information

• Judicial Review is a part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
• Judicial review is considered a basic structure of the constitution (Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain Case 1975).
• Judicial review is also called the interpretational and observer roles of the Indian judiciary.
• The doctrine of judicial review is a unique American Supreme Court innovation. 
• Judicial review has two vital purposes: legitimizing government action and protecting the Constitution against government overreach.
• It also includes the Supreme Court's ability to examine its own judgment order.
• Judicial review by the Supreme Court and High Courts has played a critical role in ensuring constitutional government in India by keeping the Union and State governments within their respective jurisdictional realms.

Hence, Judicial review is the power of the courts that declare laws of parliament unconstitutional that are against Constitution. 

The correct answer is electoral reforms.

Key Points

• In 1990, the Dinesh Goswami Committee was formed to make recommendations on electoral reforms.
• It proposed giving political parties in-kind governmental money.
• It also suggested that a candidate should not be permitted to contest in more than two constituencies.
• Dinesh Goswami was a politician in India. In 1989, he served as the Law and Justice Minister in the V.P. Singh government.

Important Points

• Electoral reform is the modification of electoral systems to better the expression of public desires in election results.
• While the first three general elections in India were held a free and fairway, it is widely believed that the fourth general election in 1967 marked the beginning of a decline in standards.
• The Fundamental Duties are defined as all citizens' moral responsibility to contribute to the promotion of patriotism and the preservation of India's unity.
• Individuals and the nation are both affected by the duties outlined in Part IV–A of the Constitution.
• Police reforms strive to change police organizations' principles, culture, rules, and procedures.

The correct answer is 21 years.

Key Points

• In rural areas of the Indian subcontinent, a form of local self-government known as the Panchayati Raj Institution, or PRI, is used.
• It is divided into three levels: village, intermediate block/taluk/mandal, and district.
• The management of local matters is made easier by local self government.
• These local bodies have elected representatives who, as a result, have a greater awareness of problems at the grassroots level.
• Therefore, a person must be at least 21 years old to run in elections.
• The 73rd Amendment added Part IX in the constitution of India and was titled “The Panchayats”. ​
• Article 243C in The Constitution Of India deals with the composition of Panchayats.

The correct answer is the  Residuary subject. Key Points

• Cyber crime is an unlawful act wherein the computer is either a tool or a target or both. 
• They are enumerated in Residuary Power.
• In India, cyber crimes are covered by the Information Technology Act, 2000, which deals with issues related to cyber crimes and electronic commerce.
• some examples of cybercrime include phishing, spoofing, DoS (Denial of Service) attack, credit card fraud, online transaction fraud, child pornography, etc.
• The Union List, also known as List-I, is a list of 97 numbered items (after the 101st Constitutional amendment act 2016, entries 92 and 92c removed) given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India on which Parliament has exclusive power to legislate.
• The State List or List-II is a list of 61 items. Initially, there were 66 items on the list in Schedule Seven to the Constitution of India.
• The Concurrent List or List-III is a list of 52 items given in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. It includes the power to be considered by both the union and state governments. 
• Residuary Subjects are recognized as subjects that are not present in any of the lists stated in the constitution. The government of the Union has the power to render law on Residuary Subjects. These subjects are e-commerce, Computer software, and so on.

Thus, cyber crime comes under the Residuary subject.

The correct answer is To organise village panchayat.Key Points

• Gandhian principle of Directive Principles of State Policy refers to the principles advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, which were incorporated in the Constitution of India as a guiding framework for the government.
• One of the key Gandhian principles is to organize village panchayats, which are local self-governance institutions that promote community participation and decision-making at the grassroots level.
• The Indian Constitution contains several articles like Article 40, Article 43, Article 43 B, Article 46, Article 47, and Article 48.

Additional Information

• To Separate judiciary from executive:
  • This principle aims to ensure the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, which is already enshrined in the Constitution of India as a fundamental right.
  • The principle of separation of powers, which is a key feature of the Indian Constitution, already mandates a clear separation between the three branches of government - legislature, executive, and judiciary.
• To secure uniform civil code:
  • This principle is aimed at promoting gender equality and social justice, but it remains a highly contentious issue in India due to opposition from some religious communities.
  • The government has not yet been able to implement a uniform civil code due to opposition from various quarters.
• To provide equal pay for equal work:
  • This principle is aimed at promoting gender equality in the workplace, but it remains a major challenge in India where women continue to face discrimination and unequal pay.
  • The government has taken several measures to address this issue, including enacting laws and policies to ensure equal pay for equal work, but the implementation remains a challenge.

The correct answer is Yashwant Sinha

Key Points

• Yashwant Sinha was the candidate of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in the 15th Presidential Election in India
• Yashwant Sinha is an Indian administrator and politician.
• His constituency was Hazaribagh.
• He served as the Minister of Finance from 1990 until 1991 under Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar and again from March 1998 to July 2002 under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• He also served as the Minister of External Affairs from July 2002 until May 2004

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• District Planning Committee -
  • Its provision has been made in the Constitution in Article 243 ZD.
  • According to this, at the district level in every state, a District Planning Committee will be constituted to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and prepare a draft development plan for the entire district.

Additional Information

• ​Article 243(q) provides for three-tier municipalities in every state -
  • Nagar Panchayat for such towns which are in the condition of being converted from rural to towns,
  • Municipal Council for a smaller area and
  • Municipal Corporation for any extended area.
• According to Article 243 (d) -
  • All the seats in the Municipalities shall be filled by direct election. and for the purpose of this election every municipal area shall be divided into small areas to be called "wards".
• Article 243 (s) provides for the formation of Ward Committees, whose election, compositional law will be prescribed by the Legislature.
• Article 243 (n) provides for reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women in municipalities.
• Article 243ZE -
  • In this article, a committee has been constituted for the metropolitan plan.

The correct answer is 21 years.

Key Points

• In rural areas of the Indian subcontinent, a form of local self-government known as the Panchayati Raj Institution, or PRI, is used.
• It is divided into three levels: village, intermediate block/taluk/mandal, and district.
• The management of local matters is made easier by local self government.
• These local bodies have elected representatives who, as a result, have a greater awareness of problems at the grassroots level.
• Therefore, a person must be at least 21 years old to run in elections.
• The 73rd Amendment added Part IX in the constitution of India and was titled “The Panchayats”. ​
• Article 243C in The Constitution Of India deals with the composition of Panchayats.

The correct answer is electoral reforms.

Key Points

• In 1990, the Dinesh Goswami Committee was formed to make recommendations on electoral reforms.
• It proposed giving political parties in-kind governmental money.
• It also suggested that a candidate should not be permitted to contest in more than two constituencies.
• Dinesh Goswami was a politician in India. In 1989, he served as the Law and Justice Minister in the V.P. Singh government.

Important Points

• Electoral reform is the modification of electoral systems to better the expression of public desires in election results.
• While the first three general elections in India were held a free and fairway, it is widely believed that the fourth general election in 1967 marked the beginning of a decline in standards.
• The Fundamental Duties are defined as all citizens' moral responsibility to contribute to the promotion of patriotism and the preservation of India's unity.
• Individuals and the nation are both affected by the duties outlined in Part IV–A of the Constitution.
• Police reforms strive to change police organizations' principles, culture, rules, and procedures.

The correct answer is It is mentioned in the 43rd Article of the Constitution.
Key Points

•  The given statement "The state shall endeavor to secure to all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life" is mentioned in the 43rd Article of the Constitution of India.
• This statement is a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which are non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by law.
• DPSPs are guidelines for the government to frame policies and make laws that promote the welfare of the people and establish a just society in India.
• The principle of securing a living wage and decent standard of life for workers is in line with the socialist principles of the Indian Constitution.

Additional Information

• "The State shall endeavor to secure the citizen a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India," reads Part IV, Article 44 of the Constitution. 
• The Directive Principles of State Policy incorporate the Gandhian principles of promoting cottage industries in rural areas and organizing village panchayats.

The Panchayati Raj System received a boost after the country gained independence.

Key Points

• Under the Article 40 of the Indian Constitution, States that the state shall take steps to create village panchayats and invest them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to allow them to function as self-governing units. 
• The Government of India established several committees to evaluate the implementation of rural self-government.
• This includes the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, Ashok Mehta Committee, G V K Rao Committee, L M Singhvi Committee, Thungon Committee, and others.
• Rajiv Gandhi as PM appoint the L M Singhvi Committee was created by the Indian government in 1986. 
• Its goal of recommends methods for Revitalisation of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracy and Development. 

Thus, L.M. Singhvi Committee was appointed on 'Revitalisation of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracy and Development.

Additional Information

•  Balwant Rai Mehta Committee: It was established in 1957 to investigate and recommend improvements to the Community Development Program and the National Extension Service.
• Ashok Mehta Committee:   The Ashok Mehta Committee was created by the Indian government in 1977 to recommend steps to resuscitate and enhance India's ailing Panchayati Raj system.  
• G.V.K. Rao Committee: The Planning Commission has established it in 1985 to review the existing Administrative Arrangements for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation Programs. 

The correct answer is Only I.

Key Points

• Article 40 of the Indian constitution deals with the organisation of village panchayat.
• It states that
  • The State shall take steps to organize village panchayats.
  • It also endows them with such powers and authority that will enable them to function as units of self-government.
• India believes in the concept of unity in diversity.
  • To materialize this concept, Part 3 of the Indian Constitution (Article 14-35) deals with Fundamental Rights, one of which is the Right to freedom of religion (Article 25-28).
• It should be noted that:
  • Article 25: Freedom of Conscience of the free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
  • Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs.
  • Article 27: Freedom from taxation for promotion of religion.
  • Article 28: Freedom from attending religious instruction.

​​Therefore only option one is correct.​

The correct answer is Article 123.

Key Points Ordinance Making Powers of the President:

• According to Article 123, the President can promulgate an ordinance only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session or when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session.
• The President may withdraw it at any time.
• An Ordinance promulgated under this article shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
• It shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament within 6 weeks of reassembly, otherwise, it will lapse.
• Similarly, Article 213 of the Constitution of India grants the Governor of India the power to issue ordinances when the state legislature is not in session.​

Additional InformationImportant Articles Related to the President:

The correct answer is USA.

Key Points 

Judicial review:

• It is a type of court proceeding in which a judge reviews the lawfulness of a decision or action made by a public body.
• In other words, judicial reviews are a challenge to the way in which a decision has been made, rather than the rights and wrongs of the conclusion reached.
• It is the power exerted by the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislatures, and executive and administrative arms of government and to ensure that such actions conform to the provisions of the nation’s Constitution.
• Judicial review has two important functions, like, legitimizing government action and protecting the constitution against any undue encroachment by the gov­ernment.
• The concept of judicial review has been borrowed from the constitution of the USA. Hence, option 4 is correct.
• In the Indian Constitution, the power of judicial review with regard to the Supreme Court is stated in Articles 32 and 136 and in Articles 226 and 227 with respect to the High court.
• Judicial review is considered a basic structure of the constitution (Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain Case 1975).
• Although judicial review had been relatively uncommon before World War II, by the early 21st century more than 100 countries had specifically incorporated judicial review into their constitutions.