Polity Practice

Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

Which Constitutional Amendment Act ended the nomination of Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha?

Under which Article can Parliament restrict the application of Fundamental Rights to members of the Armed Forces and the police?

Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India:
1. It was established as a single-member body in 1950.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner holds office for a maximum of six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
3. EVMs were first trialled in 1982 in a by-election in Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who chaired the sub-committee on Fundamental Rights set up by the Constituent Assembly in February 1947?

Consider the following statements about the Constitution of India:
1. The Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III, from Article 12 to Article 35.
2. The Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable by the courts.
3. The Fundamental Duties are set out in Part IV-A of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which Article of the Indian Constitution makes the law declared by the Supreme Court binding on all courts in India?

Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India:
1. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
2. Its Chairperson must have been a Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.
3. Apart from the Chairperson, it has only three members, not counting the ex-officio members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. Article 44 directs the State to endeavour to secure a uniform civil code for all citizens.
2. Article 48A, on protecting the environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife, was added by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978.
3. Article 39A requires the State to provide free legal aid.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Parliament of India:
1. The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members.
2. Money Bills must originate in the Lok Sabha.
3. The Rajya Sabha can make recommendations on a Money Bill within a period of 30 days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?