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UNION GOVERNMENT [LEGISLATURE AND EXECUTIVE] MCQs
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Answer: Option A. -> 2001
Answer: (a)
Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census. After coming into force commencement of the Act, the Central Government constitutes a Delimitation Commission. This Delimitation Commission demarcates the boundaries of the Parliamentary Constituencies as per provisions of the Delimitation Act.
Delimitation commissions have been set up four times in the past - In 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under Delimitation Commission acts of 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of 2001 census figures under the provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002.
Answer: (a)
Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census. After coming into force commencement of the Act, the Central Government constitutes a Delimitation Commission. This Delimitation Commission demarcates the boundaries of the Parliamentary Constituencies as per provisions of the Delimitation Act.
Delimitation commissions have been set up four times in the past - In 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under Delimitation Commission acts of 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of 2001 census figures under the provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002.
Question 32. In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for their intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares a national emergency/financial emergency.
- CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
- Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
- While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option C. -> 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Answer: (c)
Answer: Option A. -> It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Answer: Option C. -> 1 and 3 only
Answer: (c)
A national emergency can be declared in the whole of India or a part of its territory on causes of war or armed rebellion or external aggression.
Such an emergency was declared in India in
1962 (Indo-China war),
1971 (Indo-Pakistan war),
1975 to 1977 (declared by Indira Gandhi on account of “internal disturbance”).
As a result,
he/ she may assume to himself/ herself all or any of the functions of the State or he/she may vest all or any of those functions in the Governor or any other executive authority,
he/ she may declare that the powers of the state legislature shall be exercisable by Parliament; and
he/ she may make any other incidental or consequential provisions necessary to give effect to the objects of the Proclamation.
The President, however, cannot assume to himself/ herself any of the powers vested in a High Court.
Answer: (c)
A national emergency can be declared in the whole of India or a part of its territory on causes of war or armed rebellion or external aggression.
Such an emergency was declared in India in
1962 (Indo-China war),
1971 (Indo-Pakistan war),
1975 to 1977 (declared by Indira Gandhi on account of “internal disturbance”).
As a result,
he/ she may assume to himself/ herself all or any of the functions of the State or he/she may vest all or any of those functions in the Governor or any other executive authority,
he/ she may declare that the powers of the state legislature shall be exercisable by Parliament; and
he/ she may make any other incidental or consequential provisions necessary to give effect to the objects of the Proclamation.
The President, however, cannot assume to himself/ herself any of the powers vested in a High Court.
Answer: Option B. -> Economic Justice
Answer: (b)
The concept of economic justice has not been defined in the Constitution, but the ideals of economic justice have been. Article 39 (b) (c) and (d) signify those ideals.
Economic justice simply means the absence of distribution between man and man. As mentioned in the Preamble, the Indian constitution has strived for justice: social, economic and political.
Answer: (b)
The concept of economic justice has not been defined in the Constitution, but the ideals of economic justice have been. Article 39 (b) (c) and (d) signify those ideals.
Economic justice simply means the absence of distribution between man and man. As mentioned in the Preamble, the Indian constitution has strived for justice: social, economic and political.
Question 36. Consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- Legislative power is constitutionally vested in the Parliament of India of which the president is the titular head.
- All bills passed by the Parliament can become laws.
- The President can return a bill to the Parliament, if it is not a money bill or a constitutional amendment bill, for reconsideration.
- When, after reconsideration, the bill is passed and presented to the President, with or without amendments, the President is obliged to assent it.
- The President cannot withhold his/her assent to a bill when it is initially presented to him/her (rather than return it to the Parliament).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Option C. -> 1, 3 and 4
Answer: (c)
The President’s role as defender of the Constitution and the powers as Head of State, especially in relation to those exercised by the Prime Minister as leader of the government, have changed over time.
In particular, Presidents have made a number of interventions into government and lawmaking, which have established and challenged some conventions concerning Presidential intervention.
Answer: (c)
The President’s role as defender of the Constitution and the powers as Head of State, especially in relation to those exercised by the Prime Minister as leader of the government, have changed over time.
In particular, Presidents have made a number of interventions into government and lawmaking, which have established and challenged some conventions concerning Presidential intervention.
Question 37. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
- The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in the national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List.
- Resolutions approving the proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option C. -> 1 only
Answer: (c)
The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in the national interest for the parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state.
Resolutions approving in the Proclamation of emergency are passed by both the houses and the president.
Answer: (c)
The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in the national interest for the parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state.
Resolutions approving in the Proclamation of emergency are passed by both the houses and the president.
Answer: Option B. -> Attorney General
Answer: (b)
Answer: (b)
Answer: Option B. -> Thrice
Answer: (b)
Answer: (b)
Answer: Option D. -> consider and pass a Bill on which the two Houses disagree
Answer: (d)
In case of a deadlock due to disagreement between the two Houses on a Bill, an extraordinary situation arises which is resolved by both the Houses sitting together. which is resolved by both the Houses sitting together.
The Constitution empowers the President to summon a ‘joint sitting’ of both the Houses. Article 108 of the constitution deals with the Joint sitting of both Houses.
Answer: (d)
In case of a deadlock due to disagreement between the two Houses on a Bill, an extraordinary situation arises which is resolved by both the Houses sitting together. which is resolved by both the Houses sitting together.
The Constitution empowers the President to summon a ‘joint sitting’ of both the Houses. Article 108 of the constitution deals with the Joint sitting of both Houses.
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