Indian Constitution Quiz 4

Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power means decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). They argue that it is desirable to go in for decentralization because huge capital accumulation is needed to industrialize the country through large-scale industries.

Articles 198 and 199 of the Constitution of India deal with money bills to be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly. As per the article Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the Governor of that State.

The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting. Since the Lok Sabha has more than twice the members of the Rajya Sabha, a group commanding a majority in the lower house of the Government of India can pass such a bill even if it was previously rejected by the upper house.

Part II of the Constitution of India (Articles 5-11) deals with the Citizenship of India. Indian citizenship can be acquired in four ways according to the Citizenship Act, 1955 - birth, descent (Hereditary), registration, and naturalization.

To become a judge of the Supreme court, an individual should be an Indian citizen. The norms relating to eligibility have been envisaged in Article 124 of the Indian Constitution. In terms of age, a person should not exceed 65 years of age.

Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

A federal government is one in which powers are divided between the national government and the regional governments by the Constitution itself and both operate in their respective jurisdictions independently. India, US, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Argentina have the federal form of government.

Between 1952 and 2020, 2 additional members of the Anglo-Indian community were nominated by the President of India, which was abolished in January 2020 by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019. Provision for the nomination of two Anglo-Indians to Lok Sabha was made under Article 331 of the Constitution.

The Indian Parliament comprises the President and the two Houses - Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People). The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.

The Supreme Court is a central authority body and is responsible for the protection of citizens Fundamental rights. It is a part of the Judiciary.