What is the Tribes Advisory Council under the Indian Constitution?

The Tribes Advisory Council is a constitutional body established in each State having Scheduled Areas. If the President directs, it may also be established in a State having Scheduled Tribes but not Scheduled Areas. It consists of not more than twenty members, of whom nearly three-fourths must be representatives of the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the State.

Can Parliament constitute a High Court for a Union Territory?

Yes. Parliament may, by law, constitute a High Court for a Union Territory or declare any court in such territory to be a High Court for constitutional purposes. Currently, Delhi is the only Union Territory with its own High Court. Other Union Territories fall under the jurisdiction of existing High Courts such as Madras, Bombay, Calcutta, or the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

How is the Lok Sabha constituted and what is its term?

The Lok Sabha, the House of the People, is the lower House of Parliament under Article 79 of the Constitution. It consists of representatives directly elected on the basis of adult suffrage. The maximum constitutional strength is 552, while the current strength is 543 members. The Lok Sabha was first constituted on April 17, 1952, after the first General Elections held between October 25, 1951 and February 21, 1952. Its normal term is five years, but during a national emergency, Parliament may extend its term by law for one year at a time, not exceeding six months after the emergency ends.

Who makes regulations for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry?

Under Article 240 of the Constitution of India, the President has the power to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of certain Union Territories, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry. This authority also extends to Lakshadweep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

What is a reciprocating territory under Indian law?

A reciprocating territory is a country notified by the Government of India with which India has a mutual statutory agreement to directly enforce each other’s court decrees. Under Section 44A of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), only a 'money decree' from a notified reciprocating territory can be directly executed in India as if it were passed by an Indian district court. Examples include the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

What was the Mahad Satyagraha and why was it significant?

The Mahad Satyagraha of March 19–20, 1927, led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was a landmark movement asserting the right of Dalits to draw water from public sources such as the Chawdar tank in Mahad, Bombay Presidency. Organized by the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha founded in 1924, the movement marked a watershed moment in Dalit assertion. Despite a 1923 Bombay Legislative Council resolution granting access to public wells and tanks, caste-based resistance prevented implementation. The satyagraha symbolized organized resistance against untouchability and reshaped the trajectory of the Dalit movement.

Did Mahatma Gandhi oppose the Mahad Satyagraha?

No. Mahatma Gandhi supported Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s leadership during the Mahad Satyagraha. In his newspaper Young India, Gandhi praised the discipline and self-restraint of the Dalits and commended Ambedkar for refusing to be provoked by hostile caste Hindu groups.

What is the Worker Population Ratio (WPR)?

Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of employed persons in the total population. It indicates how many people are actually working. In November 2025, the overall WPR for persons aged 15 years and above improved to 53.2%, up from 51.2% in June 2025. An increasing WPR signals higher employment levels in the economy.

What are Murban, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), and Kikeh?

Murban, West Texas Intermediate (WTI Midland), and Kikeh are crude oil grades. Murban is produced in the UAE, WTI is a key US shale crude known for being light and sweet, and Kikeh is a high-value light-sweet crude traded in the Singapore region. These crude grades serve as important benchmarks in global oil markets.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Polity - 21st April 2026

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