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.
Which theory explains the origin of the universe?
- Geocentric Model
- Heliocentricity
- Big Bang Theory
- Pulsating Theory
The Big Bang was 13.8 billion years ago when the universe began as a tiny, dense, fireball that exploded.
Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Procedure for Amendment in Indian Constitution is given in which article?
- Article 332
- Article 318
- Article 368
- Article 364
Article 368 in Part 20 of the Constitution deals with the power of parliament to amend the constitution and its procedures. The procedure of amending the constitution has been adopted from the constitution of South Africa.
Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
