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Prelims 2021

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkSalient Features and Comparative ConstitutionMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Connecting topics
Tags:
India and British parliamentary systems · Salient Features and Comparative Constitution
Related topics:
Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership · Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism

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2021 · Q77

Prelims 2021, question 77: Salient Features and Comparative Constitution

We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model? 1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited. 2. In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkSalient Features and Comparative ConstitutionEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
federal features · Salient Features and Comparative Constitution
Related topics:
Judicial Appointments, Removal and Independence

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2021 · Q86

Prelims 2021, question 86: Salient Features and Comparative Constitution

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

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Prelims 2020

1 question
Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkSalient Features and Comparative ConstitutionEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
parliamentary executive responsibility · Salient Features and Comparative Constitution
Related topics:
Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

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2020 · Q11

Prelims 2020, question 11: Salient Features and Comparative Constitution

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

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Prelims 2017

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkSalient Features and Comparative ConstitutionEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Salient Features and Comparative Constitution · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:
Preamble and Constitutional Values

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2017 · Q42

Prelims 2017, question 42: Salient Features and Comparative Constitution

Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkSalient Features and Comparative ConstitutionEasy (editorial estimate)
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Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Salient Features and Comparative Constitution · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:
Centre-State Legislative Relations

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2017 · Q100

Prelims 2017, question 100: Salient Features and Comparative Constitution

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

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