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polity medium true_false

Unlike the UK, India has a written Constitution and the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review to strike down laws violating constitutional provisions.

  1. True
  2. False
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The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution were inspired by the French Revolution.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The Emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The concept of Fundamental Rights and Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution was primarily borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 provides for 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, to be implemented after delimitation based on the first census post-enactment.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true_false

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court, while other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system allows voters to verify that their vote was recorded correctly by generating a paper slip visible for 7 seconds before dropping into sealed box.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The Election Commission mandates recognized political parties to conduct regular organizational elections and maintain membership records as per the Election Symbols Order, 1968.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true_false

Implementing 'One Nation, One Election' (simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections) would require constitutional amendments to Articles 83 and 172 regarding tenure of Houses.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

Under Section 29B of Representation of People Act, 1951, political parties must disclose donations above ₹20,000 to the Election Commission.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates during elections is a statutory provision enforceable by courts.

  1. True
  2. False
polity easy true_false

Article 326 guarantees elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of universal adult suffrage for citizens aged 18 years and above.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true_false

Rights-based legislations increasingly recognize intersectional vulnerabilities; for example, the NFSA gives priority to women, children, and marginalized groups in identifying beneficiaries.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

Rights-based legislations typically establish dedicated monitoring bodies; for example, the RTE Act mandates constitution of National/State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights to monitor implementation.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

Technology platforms like Aadhaar-based authentication, DBT, and mobile apps have improved the delivery of benefits under rights-based legislations by reducing leakages and enhancing transparency.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The PC-PNDT Act, 1994 prohibits sex selection before and after conception to prevent female foeticide and improve child sex ratio.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for women in establishments with 10 or more employees.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true_false

Rights-based legislations like RTE Act, NFSA, MGNREGA create legally enforceable rights, and citizens can approach courts for their enforcement if the State fails to provide entitled benefits.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard true_false

The Right to Information Act, 2005 overrides the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and no information can be denied solely on grounds of being classified under OSA.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium true_false

The RTE Act, 2009 applies to all States and Union Territories except Jammu and Kashmir (prior to 2019).

  1. True
  2. False