Important Questions on Indian Constitution


1. From whose idea was Constitution developed?

It developed from the idea of Manabendra Nath Roy

2. Which Constitution is the lengthiest in the world?

Indian Constitution is the lengthiest Constitution in the world

3. Why Indian Constitution is called partly flexible?

Indian Constitution is called partly flexible because some regions of it can be amended from time to time, thus it is called partly rigid partly flexible
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4. Indian Constitution promotes which type of government at centre?

Parliamentary form of Government with a bicameral legislature at the Centre consisting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
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5. Why Indian Constitution is called secular?

Indian Constitution is called secular because it has no official religion

6. What is Ad Hoc Committee?

It is appointed for specific purpose and ceases to exist when their task is finished. Examples are committees on draft of five year plans and Railway Convention Committee

7. What is Adjournment Motion?

It draws attention of the house to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needs support of 50 members to be admitted. As it interrupts the normal working of house it is regarded as extraordinary device. Rajya Sabha is not permitted to use it.

8. What is Censure Motion?

An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism generally by opposition parties against the policies of Government. Lower houses and state assembly can also use it.

9. What is Coalition Government?

It is an alliance of several political parties and arises when no party on its own can achieve majority in Parliament

10. What is Contempt of Court?

It refers to actions which defy a courts authority, cast disrespect on court or impede ability of court to perform function. It is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.

11. What is Cut Motion?

It is a power given to members of Lok Sabha to oppose a demand in the financial bill discussed by Government.

12. What is Deadlock?

When both the houses of Parliament finally disagree over the passage of bill where they enjoy equal legislature jurisdiction then it is called deadlock between the houses.