Indian Constitution Quiz 4

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

According to Article 358, when a proclamation of National Emergency (Article 352) is made, the six fundamental rights under article 19 are automatically suspended. Article 19 is automatically revived after the expiry of the emergency.

Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and provided with tenure of 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier (Article 148).

Article 58 of the Indian constitution deals with Qualifications for election as President. For the election of President of India, a citizen should not be less than 35 years of age, and qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. His term of office is five years, and he is eligible for re-election.

Amicus Curiae is a legal Latin phrase, literally translated as a friend of the court, that refers to someone, not a party to a case, who volunteers to offer information on a point of law or some other aspect of the case to assist the court in deciding a matter before it.

Part III of the Indian Constitution talks about Fundamental Rights. There are six fundamental rights (Article 14-32) recognised by the Indian constitution: the right to equality (Articles 14-18), the right to freedom (Articles 19-22), the right against exploitation (Articles 23-24), the right to freedom of religion (Articles 25-28), cultural and educational rights (Articles 29-30) and the right to constitutional remedies (Article 32 and 226).

In order to be chosen a member of Parliament, a person must be a citizen of India and not less than 30 years of age in the case of Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case of Lok Sabha.

Article 222 empowers the President to transfer a judge from one high court to another. According to this article, the President may, (on the recommendation of the National Judicial Appointment Commission referred to in article 124A), transfer a Judge from one High Court to any other High Court.

State-wise Representation of Members: Uttar Pradesh — 80 (15.15%); Maharashtra — 48 (9.9%); Bihar — 40 (7.58%); Tamil Nadu — 39 (7.39%); Madhya Pradesh — 28 (5.3%); Kamataka — 28 (5.3%); Andhra Pradesh — 25 (4.73%); Rajasthan — 25 (4.73%)...

Article 66 of the Indian Constitution states the manner of election of the Vice President. The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members (elected as well as nominated) of both houses of the Parliament.