सामान्य ज्ञान (General Knowledge) Bharat Sarkar Set – 2 (Hindi)

Summary

The script contains a series of questions and answers related to the constitutional framework of India, focusing on the roles and powers of the President and Vice President, the process of their resignation, and re-election. It also touches on the minimum age for the presidential position, the advisory role of the President in parliamentary matters, and the source of India's national anthem. The script serves as an informative guide to the constitutional aspects of the Indian government.

Takeaways

• 🇮🇳 The President of India is the constitutional head of state, with the Vice President being the next in line to the office.
• 📜 If the President wishes to resign, the resignation letter is addressed to the Vice President.
• 🔁 The President of India can stand for re-election to the office any number of times, with no term limits.
• 🏛 Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan held the position of Vice President for two consecutive terms.
• 🌟 Dr. Radhakrishnan, an advocate for secularism and religious tolerance, was a prominent figure in the Indian Constitution's formation.
• 📝 The President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
• 👥 Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was a notable figure who was elected as the President without any opposition.
• 🎖 Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of India twice, serving in this role on separate occasions.
• ❌ The President has the power to remove a member of the Public Service Commission.
• 🚨 The declaration of a state of emergency under Article 352 is expected to be approved by the Parliament.
• 🛡 The President of India has three types of powers: legislative, executive, and judicial.
• 🏛 In case of a constitutional breakdown in states, the President's rule is imposed under Article 356.
• 👶 The minimum age to be elected to the office of the President of India is 35 years.
• 👨‍🏫 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
• 🗳️ The electorate for the Presidential election includes elected members of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, and the State Legislative Assemblies.
• 📚 The Directive Principles of State Policy in India were derived from the Constitution of the country.
• 🏫 The right to education for children up to six years of age is recognized under a specific Article.
• 📊 The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) is 25 years.
• 🎼 The national anthem of India, 'Vande Mataram', was taken from the patriotic poem in the novel 'Anandamath' by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

Q & A

Who is the constitutional President of India?

The President of India is the constitutional head of state, but the specific individual's name is not mentioned in the transcript.

If the President of India wishes to resign, how would they address their resignation letter?

The President would address their resignation letter to the Vice President of India, as indicated in the script.

How many times can the President of India be re-elected to their position?

The President of India can be re-elected to their position as many times as desired, with no specific limit mentioned in the transcript.

Who was the Vice President of India who served consecutively for two terms?

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan served as the Vice President of India for two consecutive terms.

Which Indian President always advocated for secularism and equality among all religions?

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who is mentioned in the script, was known for advocating secularism and equality among all religions.

How many members are nominated by the President of India in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?

The President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.

Name any two individuals who were elected as the President of India and later became the President again.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad is mentioned in the script as being elected as the President of India twice.

Can a member of the Public Services Commission be removed by the President of India?

Yes, a member of the Public Services Commission can be removed by the President of India, as per the script.

What is the expected parliamentary approval for the declaration of a state of emergency due to the Ayodhya dispute?

The script does not provide a direct answer, but it implies that parliamentary approval would be sought under Article 352 for such a declaration.

What are the three types of powers the President of India possesses?

The script does not specify the types of powers, but generally, they include executive, legislative, and ceremonial powers.

Under which article of the constitution does the President of India impose President's rule in states where the constitutional machinery fails?

President's rule is imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, as mentioned in the script.

What is the minimum age required to be elected to the position of President of India?

The minimum age required to be elected as the President of India is 35 years, as stated in the script.

Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution Assembly?

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution Assembly.

Who are included in the Electoral College for the election of the President of India?

The Electoral College for the election of the President of India includes elected members of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, and the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

From which source was the principle of Directive Principles adopted in the Indian Constitution?

The principle of Directive Principles was adopted from the Constitution of the country mentioned in the script, but the specific country is not named.

What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?

The minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years, as per the script.

Where is India's national song 'Vande Mataram' taken from?

India's national song 'Vande Mataram' is taken from the novel 'Anandamath' written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1880s.