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Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
- Prime Minister
- Parliament
- President of India
- Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer: President of India
The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners under Article 324. However, the Election Commission functions independently. The 2023 Supreme Court judgment introduced a collegium system for appointments, but Parliament can legislate otherwise.
Which Article of the Constitution gives the right to constitutional remedies?
- Article 19
- Article 21
- Article 32
- Article 14
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.
Which schedule of the Constitution contains provisions regarding the Anti-Defection Law?
- Second Schedule
- Sixth Schedule
- Tenth Schedule
- Twelfth Schedule
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]]
Fundamental Duties are mentioned under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
- Article 32
- Article 51A
- Article 48A
- Article 21A
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]]
Under which Article can the Parliament amend the Constitution of India?
- Article 352
- Article 360
- Article 368
- Article 356
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]]
Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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]]