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| 4276 |
Can mergers be exempted under the Anti-Defection Law?
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Yes, if two-thirds of members of a party merge with another party
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| 4277 |
What acts constitute defection under the Anti-Defection Law?
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Voluntarily giving up party membership or voting against party directives without permission
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| 4278 |
Who can disqualify a member for defection?
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The Chairman or Speaker of the House
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| 4279 |
Under which law is the Anti-Defection Law enacted?
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Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (52nd Amendment, 1985)
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| 4280 |
What is the Anti-Defection Law?
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Law to prevent elected members from switching parties and destabilizing governments
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| 4281 |
What is the term for the maximum tenure of a legislative body?
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Five years for Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
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| 4282 |
Who decides the symbol for a political party?
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Election Commission of India
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| 4283 |
What are recognized political parties?
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National and state parties recognized by the Election Commission based on electoral performance
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| 4284 |
Can political parties be registered with the Election Commission?
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Yes, to contest elections and receive recognition
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| 4285 |
Which Article gives the Election Commission the power to conduct free and fair elections?
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Article 324
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| 4286 |
Who supervises elections in India?
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The Election Commission of India
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| 4287 |
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the formation of political parties?
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Not explicitly mentioned; political parties are recognized under Representation of the People Act, 1951
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| 4288 |
Can constitutional amendments change the powers of the President or Governor?
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Yes, but federal principles must be respected
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| 4289 |
Can an amendment be repealed?
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Yes, by passing another amendment in accordance with Article 368
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| 4290 |
Can amendments affect reservation policies?
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Yes, as in 77th, 81st, and 95th Amendments
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| 4291 |
Can amendments impact emergency provisions?
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Yes, as in the 44th Amendment which modified emergency powers
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| 4292 |
What is the difference between constitutional amendment and ordinary legislation?
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Amendment alters the Constitution itself and requires special procedure; ordinary legislation changes laws under the Constitution
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| 4293 |
Can the Parliament amend the process of amendment itself?
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Yes, but within limits of the Basic Structure Doctrine
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| 4294 |
Can amendments be challenged in the Supreme Court?
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Yes, under Article 13 and judicial review
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| 4295 |
Can amendments alter the term of the Lok Sabha or state assemblies?
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Yes, subject to the Basic Structure Doctrine
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| 4296 |
Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
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101st Amendment, 2016
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| 4297 |
Which was the first Constitutional Amendment?
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1st Amendment, 1951 (land reform and freedom of speech limitations)
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| 4298 |
Can the Constitution be amended to change the directive principles?
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Yes, through amendments like 42nd, 86th, and 97th
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| 4299 |
Can the Constitution be amended to change Fundamental Duties?
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Yes, as in the 42nd Amendment
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| 4300 |
Can Parliament amend the Preamble?
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Yes, as in the 42nd Amendment (adding words like “Socialist” and “Secular”)
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