The Nationalist Congress Party was formed in 1999 following the split in
Correct Answer:
(B)
Congress Party
The NCP was formed on June 10, 1999 by Sharad Pawar, P. A. Sangma, and Tariq Anwar after they were expelled from the Indian National Congress (INC), following the dispute relating to Sonia Gandhi’s foreign origin.
Ques:
22
Which of the following political parties is/are national political parties?
National Congress Party
Biju Janata Dal
Janata Dal
Aam Aadmi Party
Code:
Correct Answer:
(C)
4 only
Currently, there are total 6 parties in India which satisfy the condition for being a National Party. These are-
On 10th April 2023, the Election Commission of India (ECI) revoked the national party status of three former national parties- the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and the Communist Party of India (CPI). Subsequently, the ECI recognised Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as a national party.
S. No.
Name
Abbreviation
Founding Date
1.
Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP
6 April 1980
2.
Indian National Congress
INC
28 December 1885
3.
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
CPI-M
7 November 1964
4.
Aam Aadmi Party
AAP
26 November 2012
5.
Bahujan Samaj Party
BSP
14 April 1984
6.
National People's Party
NPP
6 January 2013
Ques:
23
After the formation of Bharatiya Janata Party, who became its first President?
Correct Answer:
(B)
A.B. Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the first President of Bhartiya Janata Party in 1980. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (1901- 1953) was the Founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. The BJP is the successor Party of the Bhartiya Jan Sangh.
Ques:
24
Which of the following is a Regional Political party?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Akali Dal
Akali Dal (Shiromani Akali Dal) is a regional political party of Punjab.
Ques:
25
The age of retirement in the Supreme Court is-
Correct Answer:
(D)
65 Years
The retirement age of the Judges of the Supreme Court is 65 years while the age of the retirement of the Judges of the High Courts is 62 years.
Ques:
26
"The age of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India shall be determined by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may by laws provide" inserted by
Correct Answer:
(A)
15th Constitution Amendment
The 15th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963 says, "The age of Judge of the Supreme Court of India shall be determined by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may by law provide."16th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963 (herein after the Bill) was informally referred to as the 'Anti-secession Bill' It was designed to prevent the local political leaders in different regions within India from using the electoral process to peacefully propagate secession from the union. The 17th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1964 deals with amendment to Article 31-A. The 18th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1966 amended Article 3 of the Constitution in Order to Clarify the "State" in clause (a) to (e) of that article.
Ques:
27
Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are determined by –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Parliament
According to Article 125(1) of the Constitution, there shall be paid to the Judges of the Supreme Court such salaries as may be determined by Parliament by law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such salaries are as specified in the Second Schedule.
Ques:
28
What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
While appointing the Judges of the Supreme Court, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the Legislature does not have to vote.
All appointments of officers and staff s of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India?
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A)
1 and 3 only
The Supreme Court is considered as the guardian of the Constitution. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by order of the President, which must be supported by a special majority of each House of the Parliament and not by Chief Justice of India. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court (as this provision curtails the absolute discretion of the Executive as well as ensures that the judicial appointments are not based on any political or practical considerations). The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Hence statement 1 and 3 are correct. The Chief Justice of India can appoint officers and servants of the Supreme Court without any interference of the executive. He can also prescribe their condition of service.
Ques:
29
The Judges of the Supreme Court, after retirement, are permitted to carry on practice before –
Correct Answer:
(D)
None of the Courts
According to Article 124(7) of the Constitution, no person who has held office as a Judge of the Supreme Court shall plead or act in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India. While Article 220 of the Constitution provisions that no person who, after the commencement of this Constitution, has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court shall plead or act in any Court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High Courts.
Ques:
30
Supreme Court in India was established-
Correct Answer:
(D)
By the Indian Constitution
The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on 28th January, 1950. It succeeded the Federal court of India established under the Government of India Act, 1935.