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General Knowledge > Polity

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MCQs

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Question 71. In what respect does the ordinance issued by the President differ from the acts of Parliament

It cannot be used for the amendment of the constitution
It has a temporary character
It must be replaced by a law of the Parliament
All the above

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Answer: Option B. -> It has a temporary character
:
B
Option:(b)

Question 72. The President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers

At his discretion
With the consent of the speaker
On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
None of the above

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Answer: Option C. -> On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
:
C
Option:(c)

Question 73. The President can declare constitutional emergency in state

Only on the recommendation of the union Council of Ministers
Only on the recommendation of the Governor
Only on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers of the state
If he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the constitution

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Answer: Option D. -> If he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the constitution
:
D
Option:(d)

Question 74. In the appointment of which official the President has no say?

Judges of the Supreme Court
Judges of High Courts
Judges of district and session courts
Attorney General of India

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Answer: Option C. -> Judges of district and session courts
:
C
Option:(c)

Question 75. The President can make use of his discretionary powers
1.When there is a dispute between the Prime Minister and the cabinet
2.When there is no majority party in the Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister
3.When the ruling party loses its majority in the Lok Sabha.
4.When he decides to refer the advice of the union cabinet back for reconsideration
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1 only
1 and 2
2, 3 and 4
2 and 4

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Answer: Option D. -> 2 and 4
:
D
Option:(d)

Question 76. The
concept of 'judicial activism' gained currency in India during

The 1960s
The 1970s
The 1980s
The 1990s

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Answer: Option D. -> The 1990s
:
D

Question 77. While
imparting justice, the Supreme Court relies on the principle of

Rule of law
Due process of law
Procedure established by law
All the above

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Answer: Option C. -> Procedure established by law
:
C

Question 78. The
cases involving an interpretation of the constitution fall within the

Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
None of these jurisdiction

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Answer: Option A. -> Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
:
A

Question 79. In
India, power of judicial review is restricted because

The executive is supreme
The legislature is supreme
The constitution is supreme
The judges are transferable

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Answer: Option C. -> The constitution is supreme
:
C

Question 80. The Supreme Court of India enjoys the power of judicial review which implies that it can

Review the working of the subordinate courts
Review its own judgements
Initiate cases at its own discretion
Declare the laws passed by the legislature and orders issued by the executive as unconstitutional if they contravene any provision of the constitution

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Answer: Option D. -> Declare the laws passed by the legislature and orders issued by the executive as unconstitutional if they contravene any provision of the constitution
:
D