The correct answer is (A) Article 9

Explanation:

• Article 9 deals with loss of Indian citizenship.

• It applies to persons who voluntarily acquired foreign citizenship.

• Such persons are excluded from Indian citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.

• This exclusion operates despite eligibility under Articles 5, 6, or 8.

• Hence, Article 9 is the relevant constitutional provision.

The correct answer is (C) Nagaland

Explanation:

• Article 371A provides special constitutional status to Nagaland.

• It protects Naga customary law, social practices, and religious practices.

• It safeguards ownership and transfer of land and natural resources.

• Acts of Parliament on these matters apply only with State Assembly approval.

• Therefore, Article 371A specifically applies to Nagaland.

Correct Answer: (c) Nagaland

Explanation:

· Article 371A provides special constitutional protection to Nagaland.

· It safeguards Naga customary law, social practices, and ownership of land and resources.

· Acts of Parliament related to these matters do not apply to Nagaland unless approved by the State Assembly.

The correct answer is (B) Article 110

Explanation:

• Article 110 of the Indian Constitution provides the definition of a 'Money Bill'.

• A bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with all or any of the matters like imposition of tax, regulation of borrowing, etc.

The correct answer is (C) Article 249

Explanation:

• Article 249 empowers the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest.

• This can only happen if the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

The correct answer is: (D) Article 237

Explanation:

● Article 237 empowers the Governor to apply or extend the provisions relating to the judicial service (Articles 233–236) to certain classes of magistrates.

● This ensures administrative control and integration of magistrates into the judicial service framework.

The correct answer is (c) Article 11.

● Article 11 empowers Parliament to make laws on acquisition and termination of citizenship.

● It extends the citizenship provisions beyond what is written in the Constitution.

● The Citizenship Act, 1955 was enacted under this Article.

Correct Answer: (a) Second Schedule

Explanation:

· The Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the salaries, allowances and emoluments of constitutional authorities.

· It includes provisions related to the President, Vice-President, Governors, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and other high offices.

· These provisions ensure financial independence and dignity of constitutional posts.

The correct answer is (b) Foreign trade promotion

Explanation:

• The Twelfth Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.

• It lists 18 functions that may be entrusted to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities) to strengthen urban self-governance.

• Functions under the Twelfth Schedule include urban planning, public health, sanitation, slum improvement, and urban poverty alleviation.

• Foreign trade promotion falls under the domain of the Union Government and is related to international trade and commerce, not local urban governance.

• According to INFORMATION BOOSTER: Polity (Class 11 – Local Governments), municipalities focus on local civic administration and urban development, not external trade policy.

The correct answer is (D) Fifth Schedule

Explanation:

• The Fifth Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any state except the four states covered by the Sixth Schedule.

• It gives the Governor special reports and powers regarding these areas.