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Answer: Article 32
Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies, allowing citizens to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. Ambedkar called this Article the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution. It empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari.
Answer: 552
Article 80 specifies that the Lok Sabha can have a maximum of 552 members: 530 from States, 20 from Union Territories, and 2 nominated Anglo-Indian members (though the Anglo-Indian nomination was removed by the 104th Amendment Act, 2019). Currently, the strength is 543 elected members.
Answer: True
After the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, the President can proclaim a National Emergency under Article 352 only after receiving a written recommendation from the Cabinet (not just the Prime Minister). This was done to prevent misuse of emergency powers as seen during 1975.
Answer: Tenth Schedule
The Tenth Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, contains the Anti-Defection Law. It provides for disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of defection from one political party to another. [[1]][[30]]
Answer: Article 51A
Article 51A, added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, enumerates the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens. Initially, there were 10 duties; the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added the 11th duty regarding education of children aged 6-14 years. [[2]][[7]]
Answer: 42nd
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, often called the 'Mini-Constitution', added three words to the Preamble: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity. This amendment was enacted during the Emergency period under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. [[3]][[10]]
Answer: False
Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 31. However, the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 removed it from Part III (Fundamental Rights) and made it a legal right under Article 300-A. It is no longer enforceable under Article 32.
Answer: Article 368
Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and the procedure for amendment. It provides for three types of amendments: by simple majority, by special majority, and by special majority plus ratification by states. [[1]][[30]]
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and played the pivotal role in framing the Indian Constitution. He is widely regarded as the principal architect of the Constitution. [[8]][[22]]