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There are 12 schedules in the Constitution of India.

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The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers at all times.

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As per provisions under Article-80, Rajya Sabha can have maximum of 250 members. Out of 250, 238 shall be representatives of States and Union Territories while remaining 12 members shall be nominated by President. At present, it has 245 members, out of which 233 represents States and Union Territories and rest are nominated.

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Kerela High Court in 1997 declared that " Bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive" because of misuse of it. Court said that it is not an exercise of fundamental freedom. Apart from being a huge blow to economy, they throw normal life out of gear, infringing the veruy concept of freedom.

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The members of the standing committee are taken from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the ratio of two and one respectively.

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The oath of office is administered to the members of state council of ministers by the governor.

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The concept of an Lokpal has been borrowed from Sweden. The Lokpal in India has jurisdiction over all Members of Parliament and Central Government employees in cases of corruption. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in 2013 by Parliament, following the Jan Lokpal movement led by Anna Hazare.