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  1. Q1 2024 Prelims GS

    As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:
    1. Addition
    2. Variation
    3. Repeal
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 Article 368 expressly provides that Parliament may amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision, in accordance with the prescribed procedure. All three methods are therefore included.…

    Article 368Constitutional amendmentConstitution of india
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  2. Q2 2024 Prelims GS

    The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
    1. Konkani
    2. Manipuri
    3. Nepali
    4. Maithili
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. 1, 2 and 3✓
    2. 1, 2 and 4
    3. 1, 3 and 4
    4. 2, 3 and 4
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 The 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule. Maithili was added later through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, along with Bodo, Dogri and Santhali.…

    Constitution of indiaEighth scheduleLanguages added by constitutional amendment
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  3. Q3 2024 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
    1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
    2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
    3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
    Select the answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 All three statements are correct. Part IX-A, inserted by the 74th Constitutional Amendment, deals with Municipalities. Part XVIII contains the emergency provisions, including Articles 352 to 360.…

    Constitutional partsConstitution of indiaEmergencies and amendments
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  4. Q4 2024 Prelims GS

    Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?

    1. Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
    2. Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
    3. Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.✓
    4. Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
    Answer explanation

    Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List. Inter-State quarantine is specifically included in the Union List under the Seventh Schedule.…

    Constitution of indiaPolitySeventh schedule
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