Q: The voting age in India was lowered from \$21\$ years to \$18 \$ years by which Amendment Act of the constitution?

The Constitution (\$61^{st}\$ Amendment) Act, \$1989\$: It lowered the voting age from \$21\$ to \$18\$.

Question 1

What is the difference in the term of office between the Lok Sobha and the Rajya Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is the  Members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the eligible voters for Five years.  The Members of Rajya Sabha  are elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote for six years. In Rajya Sabha one third of the members are retire in every second year.

Question 2

Right to religion in India is a ______________.

Accepted Answer

According to the fundamental rights provided by the Indian Constitution, Right to Freedom of Religion is a Fundamental Right.

Question 3

What is called the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?

Accepted Answer

Right to constitutional remedies is guaranteed under Article 32 of Indian Constitution. When any of our rights is violated we can seek remedy through courts. If it is a Fundamental Right we can directly approach the Supreme Court or the High Court of a state. The Supreme Court and the High Court have the power to issue directions, orders or writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights. They can also award compensation to the victims and punishment to the violators.

Question 4

'Some rights need to be placed higher than the government'. Why?

Accepted Answer

It is expected from the government in a democracy to protect the citizens' rights. But sometimes elected governments may not protect or may even attack the rights of their own citizens. That is why, some rights need to be placed higher than the government, so that the government cannot violate them.

Question 5

Why is India called a republic ?

Accepted Answer

Republic in our Preamble indicates that India has an elected head called the president. He is elected indirectly for a fixed period of five years. That's why India is known as Republic.

Question 6

Which one is not correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Option C is the correct answer as Right to Personal liberty does not include right to carry on any trade or business. Article 21 enshrining Right to Personal Liberty reads as: &#8220;No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to a procedure established by law.&#8221;

Question 7

Explain the salient features of our Constitution.

Accepted Answer

salient features of Indian constitutions are :1) Democratic Rule : India has adopted the democraticsystem of government. General elections are held in our country everyfive years. Citizens above the age of 18 are eligible to cast their vote. Wecannot imagine democracy without elections. People all over the countryplay their role in electing their representatives. Any voter of thecountry can contest an election irrespective of his/ her religion, caste, class or gender.2) Secularism : A secular nation means that the governmentdoes not conform to the norms of any particular religion in itssystem of governance. Citizens are not discriminated on thebasis of their faith, sect or religion. Every citizen enjoys the rightto follow and propagate the religion of his/her choice.3) Republic : Republic means a government that obtains powers from people directly or indirectly. We have adopted a democratic republic system of government which means that powers are not limited in the hands of a few privileged people; rather it is accessible to all the citizens irrespective of their caste, class, religion or gender.

Question 8

When did India become a Republic?

Accepted Answer

India became a Republic on 26th January 1950. India came to be known as a sovereign, democratic, socialist republic.

Question 9

The voting age in India was lowered from $21$ years to $18 $ years by which Amendment Act of the constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution ($61^{st}$ Amendment) Act, $1989$: It lowered the voting age from $21$ to $18$.

Question 10

What are called Fundamental Rights? How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in our Constitution? Why are they important?

Accepted Answer

In India, like most other democracies in the world, some rights are mentioned in the Constitution. These rights are fundamental to our life and therefore they are given a special status. They are called Fundamental Rights. There are six Fundamental Rights: (i) Right to Equality (ii) Right to Freedom (iii) Right to Freedom of Religion (iv) Right against Exploitation (v) Right to Constitutional Remedies (vi) Cultural and Educational Rights Fundamental Rights are an important basic feature of the Indian Constitution. The Preamble of the Constitution talks about securing for all its citizens' equality, liberty and justice. Fundamental Rights put this promise into effect. They create a feeling of security amongst the minorities in the country. They keep a check on the government.

Making Of The Indian Constitution

Legal Studies
1919 Views

What is the difference in the term of office between the Lok Sobha and the Rajya Sabha?

Right to religion in India is a ______________.

What is called the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?

'Some rights need to be placed higher than the government'. Why?

Why is India called a republic ?

Which one is not correctly matched?

Explain the salient features of our Constitution.

When did India become a Republic?

The voting age in India was lowered from $21$ years to $18$ years by which Amendment Act of the constitution?

What are called Fundamental Rights? How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in our Constitution? Why are they important?

Making Of The Indian Constitution

Legal Studies 1919 Views

What is the difference in the term of office between the Lok Sobha and the Rajya Sabha?

Right to religion in India is a ______________.

What is called the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?

'Some rights need to be placed higher than the government'. Why?

Why is India called a republic ?

Which one is not correctly matched?

Explain the salient features of our Constitution.

When did India become a Republic?

The voting age in India was lowered from 21 years to 18 years by which Amendment Act of the constitution?

What are called Fundamental Rights? How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in our Constitution? Why are they important?

Legal Studies
1919 Views

The voting age in India was lowered from $21$ years to $18$ years by which Amendment Act of the constitution?