Indian Polity 2000

Justice K.G. Balakrishnan served as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission from 2010-2015, making him the correct answer for 2012. Justice J.S. Verma was an earlier chairperson (1999-2003).

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution specifically abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. It is a fundamental right under the Right to Equality, not related to individual freedom or constitutional remedies directly.

India has parliamentary form of govt.with federal structure.Judiciary is independent in india. Therefore, option I is wrong.

Fundamental Rights are enforceable in court of law. Preamble as well as Fundamental Duties cannot be enforceble in court .

The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the President under Article 76 of the Constitution. There is no fixed term, and the office is not dependent on parliamentary confidence like the Prime Minister's position.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over its meetings and maintains order during proceedings. The Vice-President presides over Rajya Sabha, while the President addresses both Houses but does not preside over routine Lok Sabha meetings.

The Supreme Court's original jurisdiction under Article 131 extends to disputes between the Government of India and one or more states, or between two or more states themselves. Civil matters, criminal cases, and disputes between private citizens do not fall under original jurisdiction - they must go through lower courts first.

The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 by a Government of India resolution, shortly after the Constitution came into effect. It was created to formulate India's Five-Year Plans and coordinate economic development across sectors.

Article 54 of the Constitution specifies that the President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. Nominated members and members of Legislative Councils (where they exist) do not vote.

Under Article 156, a Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, meaning the President can remove a Governor from office at any time without assigning reasons. This is different from state legislators who can only be removed through specific constitutional processes like no-confidence motions.

The Right to Work is a Directive Principle of State Policy (Article 41), not a Fundamental Right. Fundamental Rights include Right to Equality, Freedom, against Exploitation, Religion, and Constitutional Remedies. Directive Principles are not enforceable in court but guide governance.

Yes, e.g. Punjab and Haryana have their common High Court at Chandigarh.

Goa became the 25th state of India on May 30, 1987, when it was granted full statehood after being a Union Territory since 1961. Prior to Goa's statehood, India had 24 states. The question likely references the political geography of the late 1980s/1990s.

India follows universal adult suffrage, meaning every adult citizen (18 years and above) has the right to vote regardless of caste, religion, gender, or other qualifications. This is established by Article 326 and reflects the democratic principle of equal political participation.

 Freedom of entertainment,amusement and fun is not the fundamental right under Art. 19 of our Constitution. Rest all are mentioned.

In the 1999 Lok Sabha elections, Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BJP) won from Lucknow constituency, defeating Karan Singh (Congress). Karan Singh, a former royalty and seasoned politician, was the Congress candidate against Vajpayee in this high-profile contest.

Originaaly, Indian Constitution recognized 18 languages, but recently 4 more were added to the list, thereby making the total as 22.

Sonia Gandhi became the Leader of the Opposition in the 13th Lok Sabha (1999-2004) as the Congress Party was the single largest opposition party after the BJP-led NDA victory. The Leader of the Opposition is a constitutional position held by the leader of the largest opposition party with at least 10% of Lok Sabha seats.

Suresh Prabhu served as the Union Minister for Power in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government (1999-2004). He held this portfolio during the NDA's tenure and was responsible for power sector reforms including the Electricity Act 2003.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was sworn in as Prime Minister three times: first in May 1996 for 13 days (government fell before confidence vote), second in March 1998 (led coalition for 13 months until April 1999), and third in October 1999 (completed full term until 2004).

There are no states named Vananchal and Vidarbha. uttaranchal is not from madhya pradesh. Chattisgarh was formed from Madhya Pradesh by parliament act in 2000 during BJP govt..

Rajnath Singh succeeded Ram Prakash Gupta as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. This leadership transition occurred within the BJP government during a politically volatile period in the state.

The Planning Commission was set up by the order of prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.