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# Question & Answer
2301
The mandate given by court to a government official to do his official work - Mandamus
2302
Writ issued to protect personal freedom is? - Habeas Corpus
2303
A writ is issued by whom? - any High Court or the Supreme Court
2304
The idea to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor is enshrined in - Article 39 A.
2305
Who is regarded as father of local-self-government in India? - Lord Ripon
2306
The right to freedom is mentioned in which articles of the Indian Constitution - Articles 19-22
2307
How many fundamental rights are present now? - Six
2308
How many fundamental rights were given initially? - Seven
2309
In which case, the Supreme Court held that Preamble is a part of the Constitution? - Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
2310
In which case, Supreme Court specifically opined that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution? - Berubari case (1960)
2311
The first municipal corporation in India was set up at which place? - Madras
2312
Who talked about the constitutional safeguard to the local bodies? - L M Singhvi committee
2313
Which constitution was the first to introduce Preamble? - American Constitution
2314
From which constitution are the fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution taken? - American Constitution
2315
Who recommended for participation by political parties at all levels in Panchayat election? - Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
2316
Who recommended for the ‘two tier’ for of local governance in place of three tier form of governance? - Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
2317
The bill for the local governance was introduced in the government of? - Narsimha Rao
2318
Who appoints the Panchayat Secretary? - State government
2319
Who is the chairman of the Inter State Council? - Prime Minister
2320
How many items are there in Concurrent List? - 52
2321
How many items are there in State List? - 66
2322
How many items are there in Central List? - 100
2323
Which schedule deal with the division of power between centre and the states? - 7th schedule
2324
What are the basic features of the Indian Constitution that cannot be amended under Article 368? - Sovereignty, Territoriality, Integrity, Federal System, Judicial Review, Parliamentary System of Governance etc.
2325
Who was the chairman of the drafting committee? - Ambedkar