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Polity: UNION/CENTRAL GOVERNMENT IN INDIA part-3
Under the Constitution, Residuary Powers vested with the - Union Government
In case of conflict between the Central and State laws on a subject in Concurrent List - Law of the Center prevails
The concept of Concurrent List is borrowed from the Constitution of – Australia
At the time of accession to the Dominion, the States acceded only three subjects:- Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communication
The Constitution of India has created - very strong center
The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list - in all these cases
The Central Government can issue directions to the State with regard to the subjects in - All these Lists
Which among the following subject is transferred from State List to Concurrent List by 42nd Constitutional Amendment – Education
A Law passed by the State Legislature on a Concurrent list gets precedence over the Central Law if - It was approved for the President
Water disputes between the States shall be decided by - A Body appointed by Parliament
A tax shall not be levied or collected except by the authority of the – Law
The main purpose to impose taxes is to - Run the machinery of State
The Provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and State can be suspended - During National Emergency
The procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution is - partly rigid and flexible
The Amendment procedure of the Constitution of India has been modelled on the Constitutional pattern of - South Africa
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure - 368
Which was the lengthiest Amendment to the Constitution - 42nd
Which Amendment affirmed the right of the Lok Sabha to amend any part of the Constitution - 24th
The 24th Amendment became necessary as a result of the Supreme Court judgment in - Golak Nath Case
After a Bill is passed by the Parliament it is sent to the President for his assent, who can return it for reconsideration to Lok Sabha. But if the Bill is re-passed and sent to the President for his assent - he has to sign it
If Finance Minister fails to get Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister can - submit resignation of his Cabinet
The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as the - Guardian of public finances
The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by – President
The Comptroller and Auditor General holds Office - for a term of six years
The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from his Office before the expiry of his term by the - President on the recommendation of the Parliament
The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General are paid out of the - Consolidated Fund of India
The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General - are determined by the Parliament
The Constitution secures the independence of the Comptroller and Auditor General by: - (i) making the removal of CAG very difficult, (ii) providing that his salary and service conditions shall not be changed to his disadvantage & (iii) by giving the CAG complete control over his administrative staff
The Comptroller and Auditor General performs - only audit functions
The Comptroller and Auditor General submits his annual report regarding the Center to the – President
The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was created - under the Constitution
The Comptroller and Auditor General is intimately connected with the following Committee of the Parliament - Public Accounts Committee
The Comptroller and Auditor General presents a detailed review of Union Accounts to the Union Finance Minister every - twelve months
The Comptroller and Auditor General does not audit the accounts of - Municipal Bodies
The Comptroller and Auditor General has to submit the Audit Report of the Central and State Governments before - the President and Governor
Which one of the following is the most important item of expenditure of the Government of India on the revenue account - Interest payments
The Attorney General of India is the - Highest Legal Officer of Union Government
The Attorney General of India is appointed by the – President
The Attorney General of India holds Office - during the pleasure of the President
Which of the following duties / functions has been assigned to the Attorney General of India - to render legal advice to Central Government
Who of the following acts as the Chief Legal Advisor to the Government of India - Attorney General
If the Attorney General of India wishes to tender his resignation before the expiry of his term, he has to address his resignation to the – President
Who has the right to participate in proceedings of the Parliament even though he is not a MP - Attorney General of India
The three types of Civil Services envisaged under the Constitution are - All India Services, Central Services and State Services
Which one of the following is presided over by a Non-member - Rajya Sabha
If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, but follows - The Lok Sabha can sent the same for Presidential assent
Which Article provides for the composition of Finance Commission – 280
The Finance Commission has a term of - 5 years.
The Finance Commission consists of – 5 number of Members
Who appoints the Finance Commission – President
The Report of Finance Commission shall be laid before the – President
Grants-in-aid of revenue to the state is recommended by - Finance Commission
Who finally approves the draft of Five Year Plans - National Development Council
For those Union Territories without Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by the – Parliament
The day-to-day administration of the Union Territory is looked after by the – President
For Union Territories without legislative assemblies on their own, laws are passed by the – Parliament
Which one of the following is the 28th State of the Indian Union – Jharkhand
Who is the competent to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship - Parliament
Which of the following is the Indian Constitution to Parliamentary procedures - Adjournment Motion
What is the minimum duration in (years) of stay essential before a person can apply for Indian citizenship – 5 years
Who has the power to increase the salary and allowances of the President of India – Parliament
One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every – 2 years
‘Special majority’ means more than - two-third % majority
‘Special leave’ means - permission granted by the Supreme Court to appeal
‘Respite’ means - awarding lesser punishment
‘Violate’ means - commit breach of law
‘Interpret’ means - ascertaining the meaning of a word
Which one of the following Commission has not been provided in the Constitution – Planning
The Planning Commission is a - Executive Body
Which of the following Offices has not been provided in the Constitution - Deputy Prime Minister
Which Article of the Constitution provides protection to the Civil Servants – 311
Who has the power to create All India Services – Parliament
Which Article of the Constitution authorizes the Parliament to create All India Services – 312
Parliament under the Article 312 gets the power to create All India Services when - Rajya Sabha passes a Resolution with two-thirds majority
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the composition of Public Service Commission – 315
The Members of Indian Administrative Services will be under the control of - Ministry of Human Resources Development
The Members of Indian Police Services will be under the control of - Home Minister
The Members of Indian Forest Services will be under the control of - Ministry of Environment and Forest
Immediate control of the members of All India Services lies with the - State Government
The disciplinary actions against the members of All India Services lies with - Central Government
Members of All India Services hold office during the pleasure of the – President
Which of the following All India Services contain in the Constitution: - (i) All India Judicial Services, (ii) Indian Forest Services & (iii) Indian Administrative Services
Which of the body which recruits persons to All India Services - Union Public Service Commission
In the removal of which of the following officials does the Parliament play no role - Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
Salaries and Pension of the Chairman and Members of UPSC shall be charged from the - Consolidated Fund
UPSC / WBPSCC has to submit an Annual Report to the - Parliament / Governor
Who enjoys the Rank of a Cabinet Minister of Indian Union -Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission
Planning Commission was composed in the year – 1950
Who heads the National Integration Council – PM
Recognition of States was done in the year - 1956
Which is the first State in India formed on Linguistic grounds - Andhra Pradesh
Which Part of the Constitution incorporates Special provisions to the State of Jammu & Kashmir - part XXI
The Provisions with regard to the Union Territories are incorporated under Constitution by way of – 7th Constitution Amendment Act
Every Union Territory shall be administered by the – President
The Union Territory does not have - Recognized Official language
Who has power to create Legislature or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union Territory (Pondicherry) – Parliament
Under Indian Constitution, the Union Territory of Delhi is referred as - National Capital Territory
When did Delhi became Union Territory – 1956
The Administrator appointed under the Article 239 to the Union Territory of Delhi is called - Lieutenant Governor
Which of the following Union Territory shall have Legislative Assembly – Delhi
Legislative Assembly of Delhi shall have power to make laws for the whole of National Capital Territory with respect to the matter contained in - Both List II and III
The Chief Minister of Delhi shall be appointed by - Lieutenant Governor
The Council of Ministers of Delhi shall hold Office during the pleasure of - Prime Minister
The Council of Ministers of Delhi shall be collectively responsible to - Legislative Assembly of Delhi
The Emergency provision for National Capital Territory of Delhi is enshrined under the Article - 239A
Who has the power to constitute a High Court to the Union Territory – Parliament
Before 1956, the present day Union Territory were characterized as - Part C States
Parliament has delegated some legislative powers in relation to the Union Territory to - Union Government
The aid and advice rendered by the Council of Ministers to the Administrator of the Union Territory is – Discretionary
Who is authorized to appoint the Chief Minister of Delhi - Lieutenant Governor
In 1954, Government of India introduced decorations (in form of the medals) Bharat Ratana, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Sri Awards under the Article – 18
In 1996, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Civilians Awards, but recommended that the total awards to be given each year in all categories should be restricted to – 50
Indian Constitution was inaugurated on - 01.1950
The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is - Elected by the two Houses of Parliament
Which one of the Constitutional posts is enjoyed for a fixed term – President
Which of the following is not a prescribed qualification to become President of India - Should be a Graduate
Which is the highest Court of Justice of India - Supreme Court
The President of India is similar to - Queen of England
President declares emergencies - On the advice of the Council of Ministers
The President can return a Bill for reconsideration by the Parliament for – one
Who was the President of India at Proclamation of Emergency in the year 1976 - Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Who was the Defence Minister of India during the Indo-China War of 1962 - K. Krishna Menon
Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in Interim Government formed in the year 1946 - Food and Agriculture
Which system of Government, in which the ‘Real Executive’ is absolutely dependent upon the wishes of the Legislatures – Parliamentary
In India, a tax on agricultural incomes can be levied by - Only the State Governments
Which one of the following is not among the sources of revenue for the Union - Land revenue
Under which Articles, the Supreme Court has been given the powers to review any judgment pronounced or order made it previously – 137
The office of the Lokpal and Lokayuktha in India is based on one of the following - Ombudsman in Scandinavia
The constituents of Indian Parliament, as mentioned in the Constitution are the - President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
The name of Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in – 1973
The full status of ‘State’ was conferred upon the Union Territories of Manipur and Tripura in – 1972
Which one of the following States / Union Territories of the country has more than 50% tribal population of the total population - Dadra and Nagar Haveli
The Residuary Powers (i.e. those relating to subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists included in the VII Schedule) are, according to our Constitution, vested in the - Union Parliament
The Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of its Secretariat, is - Appointed by the Speaker
Which Commission was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under the Article of the Indian Constitution – Election
Which one of the following is not a type of relationship specified by the Constitution of India between Center and States – Judicial
Which one of the following is not a constitutionally mandated body - Center-State relations
Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission - Jawaharlal Nehru
Who among the following enjoy the rank of a Cabinet Minister: - (i) Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, (ii) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha & (iii) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Which is the constitutional authority that has been made responsible for constituting the Finance Commission periodically - President of India
The Finance Commission is normally expected to be constituted after every - 5 years
Finance Commission - It is constituted under the Article 280 of the Constitution
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Pricing and Taxation of Petroleum products - C. Rangarajan
Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation was introduced to the Indian Judicial system - P. N. Bhagwati
The concept of Public Interest Litigation has strengthened - Rule of Law
Public Interest Litigation means - Petitions by any conscious person or organization on behalf of an aggrieved person or group for reasons of interest of the public
In India, National Income is estimated by - Central Statistical Organization
As per Article 100 (3), the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament is - One-tenth of the total number of members of that House
The ‘Rule of Law’ means - That no person can be punished unless his guilt is established by a fair trial
The term ‘Law’ used in the expression ‘Rule of Law’ refers to – Positive
The draft of the Indian Penal Code was prepared by – 1st Indian Law Commission
A Money Bill can only be introduced in - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has no power to make a change in it against the will of Lok Sabha
14 days notice is necessary for moving a - Resolution of impeaching the President
In the Union Budget in India, which Expenditure is the largest in amount - Non-Plan
The 11th Five-Year Plan has been named as - Towards Infrastructural and Agricultural Growth
On which of the following subjects does the power to legislate vest both in the Union as well as the State legislatures - Acquisition and requisitioning of property
The Council of Ministers in India remains in their Office till it enjoys the support of - Majority of the Members of Lok Sabha
The Council of Ministers is - Larger than Cabinet
The resolution for removing the Vice President of India can be moved in the - Rajya Sabha alone
Anti-Defection Act relating to disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures does not covers - Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution clearly has laid down that the President of India is bound to accept the advice given by the Council of Ministers - 42nd
Under which Ministry of the Government of India does the Food and Nutrition Board work - Ministry of Human Resource Development
The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department / Ministry of – Culture
Survey of India is under the Ministry of - Science and Technology
Which one of the following is not a Department in Ministry of Human Resources Development - Technical Education and Literacy
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impeded or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union – 257
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002) – 123
The VAT adopted by 21 States replaced which of the following taxes - State Sales Tax
Which one of the following is not a Central Government Tax - Land Tax
Who is the President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Prime Minister
The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in - the State List
Under the Constitution, which of the following functionaries can be suspended - Members of Public Service Commission
In India, present trend of rapid urbanization is due to - Lack of employment opportunities in rural areas
Under the Indian Parliamentary practices, normally how many sessions take place – 3
The Contingency Fund of India rests at the disposal of the – President
Which is not a characteristic of economically under developed countries - High proportion of labour in secondary activity
Who declares war and concludes peace - President, in the advice of the Cabinet
Their is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a - Union Minister
The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with – Parliament
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’s opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly elections (in the year 2002) – 143
President can make the ordinance only when - either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session
The Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by - Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on the matter of law or fact - Only if he seeks such advice
The hierarchy of Courts - Supreme Court, High Courts, Other Courts
‘Judicial Activism’ refers to - Expansion of jurisdiction of courts
Which one of the following duty is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India -To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer
If a new State of Indian Union is to be created, which Schedule of Constitution must be amended – First
Which subject is under the Union List in the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India - Regulation of labour
The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as - Yielding the floor
The sovereign power under the Indian Constitution rests with the – Parliament
Parliament is an instrument of - Legal Justice
Under which Article of the Constitution does the Central Government gives Plan assistance to the State Government - 275
What is Value Added Tax - A simple, transparent, easy to pay tax imposed on the consumers
In a particular case, the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is sent back by the President for reconsideration. If the Council of Ministers adhere to their earlier advice, the President - Has no option but to accept such advice
In which of the following situations can the President promulgate the Ordinance - Parliament is not in session
The gap (period) between two sessions of the Lok Sabha is termed as – Prorogation
Both the Union and the States derive their authority from the Constitution of India which divides, as between them, all of the following powers, except – Judicial
Which of the following Schedules in the Constitution divides the legislative powers between the Union and the States – VII
The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three Lists are mentioned as Residuary Powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matters falls in this category - Judiciary only
The vesting of Residuary Powers under our Constitution in the Union, instead of the State Legislatures, follows the precedent of the – Canadian Constitution
When two Houses of Parliament differ regarding a Bill, then the deadlock is resolved by - A Joint Sitting of the two Houses
‘Closure’ in Parliamentary terminology means - A rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be stopped
In which of the following cases is a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament not necessary - A Bill to amend the Constitution
Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India - Dissolution of House
The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is the Chief of its Secretariat and is - Appointed by the Speaker
Main Standing Committee of Lok Sabha is / are - Public Accounts, Public Understanding, Estimate
To whom does the Public Accounts Committee submits its report - Speaker of Lok Sabha
The work of General Purpose Committee is to advice the – Speaker
Which one of the following is not a Parliamentary Committee - Demands for Grants Committee
Which of the following Committees are sometimes described as ‘Twin Sisters’ - Public Account and Estimate Committees
To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration - Money Bill
