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Which is the first country to pass the amendment in the parliament to safeguard the environment?

Which is the first country to pass the amendment in the parliament to safeguard the environment? Correct Answer India

In 1976, the Indian parliament passed the 42nd amendment to its constitution for safeguarding the environment. Thus India became the first country in the world to pass the amendment to safeguard the environment.

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Which of the following statements are not true about the process of Constitutional Amendment in India?
1. The Parliament can amend the Constitution with a special majority.
2. State Assemblies can propose amendment in the Constitution.
3. A Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be introduced only in the Lower House of the Parliament.
4. Deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be removed by a joint session of the Parliament.
5. The President of India enjoys the veto power over Constitutional Amendment Bills passed by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer:
What is correct about external emergency as per Article 352? i. It is proclaimed by the President. ii.. It should be approved by Parliament within two months. iii. It should be approved by Parliament within one month. iv. It should be approved by Parliament by simple majority. v. It should be approved by Parliament by 2/3 majority. vi. It can be revoked by simple majority of Parliament. vii. It can be revoked by 2/3 majority of Parliament. viii. It can be approved in joint session of Parliament. 
Assertion (A) The state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forest and wildlife of the country.
Reason (R) The directive principles of state policy of the Indian Constitution Command the state to ensure protection and improvement of environment and to safeguard forest and wildlife.
Which of the following statement is true regarding bills of parliament? Bills introduced in the Parliament are of two kinds: public bills and private bills (also known as government bills and private members’ bills respectively). The bills introduced in the Parliament can also be classified into four categories: Formal bills, Currency bills, Financial bills and Constitution amendment bills Financial bills,  are  concerned with financial matters  like taxation ,public expenditure etc. Constitution amendment bills, which are concerned with the amendment of the provisions of the Constitution.
Which of the following statements are correct? a. Parliament can increase a tax. b. Parliament cannot reduce a tax. c. Parliament can abolish a tax. d. Parliament cannot increase a tax. e. Parliament can reduce a tax. 
Given below are certain facts about the Parliament of the United States of America. Choose the option which has correct information about the Parliament of the United States of America. The Parliament consists of two chambers: House of Representatives and the Senate. The Parliament of the United States is known as the National Congress. The Parliament was founded in the year 1780. Members of the House of Representatives are elected for a six year term.
Which of the following statements with regard to the creation of a new state or alteration of boundaries of states is/are correct? 1. An amendment has to be moved in the Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution of India. 2. Ratification by one-half of the states is necessary after the amendment is made: by the Parliament. 3. The legislation can be passed by a simple majority of both Houses of Parliament. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Though the President is not the member of the Parliament, he performs certain functions as an integral part of Parliament
1. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha
2. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is over
3. He accords assent to Bills passed by the Parliament
4. He summons both Houses of Parliament
Consider the following statements related to constitution amendments: (i) Article 368 mentions two methods of constitution-amendment. (ii) Constitution-amendment bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. (iii) In the event of a dispute between the two Houses of Parliament on the Constitution-Amendment Bill, a joint sitting of the two Houses may be called. (iv) The President cannot exercise a veto power on the Constitution-Amendment Bill. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning Constitutional Amendment? 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in any house of the Parliament. 2. State Legislature cannot initiate an amendment to the Constitution. 3. Article 368 of the Indian Constitution provides for three types of Amendment.