Question

When was the ‘National Commission to Review the Working’ of the Constitution set up?
1. 14 November, 2001
2. 10 December, 2002
3. 23 March, 2001
4. 22 February, 2000

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 22 February, 2000

The correct answer is 22 February 2000.

• ‘National Commission to Review the Working’  was constituted on 22 February 2000.

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• The National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution:
  • It was set up vide Government Resolution dated 22 February 2000.
  • The Commission was required to complete its work and make recommendations within one year.
  • The tenure of the Commission was extended from time to time up to 31st March 2002.

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• The terms of reference stated that the Commission shall examine, in the light of the experience of the past 50 years:
  • Changing needs of an efficient, smooth, and effective system of governance and socio-economic development, Parliamentary democracy.
  • To recommend changes, if any, that are required in the provisions of the Constitution without interfering with its basic structure or features.