Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
By whom and when did the idea of a constituent assembly was first proposed
- Dr. Sachinand Sinha, 1949
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad, 1949
- Dr. B.R Ambedkar, 1946
- M.N. Roy, 1934
The idea of a constituent assembly was first proposed in 1934 by M.N. Roy. However, the actual constituent assembly was formed in 1946 on the basis of the cabinet mission plan.
Who is known as the ‘Architecture of Indian Constitution’?
- Dr. B R Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Because of his role in drafting the Constitution of India, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is well known throughout India as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
What was the comparative advantage theory of David Ricacrdo?
- When a country can produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another country.
- Pursuit of self-interest, division of labor, and freedom of trade.
- A theory of free-market capitalism directly opposed to government intervention.
- A theory centers on entrepreneurship, knowledge, innovation and technological advancement.
Comparative advantage is an economy's ability to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its trading partners.