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1. Question
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? [2013]
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.CorrectMinister/ministers can be removed by issuing no confidence motion in the parliament. All cabinet members are mandated by the constitution to be the member of either house of the parliament of India. The cabinet is headed by the prime minister and is advised by the cabinet secretary who also acts as the head of Indian Administrative service.
IncorrectMinister/ministers can be removed by issuing no confidence motion in the parliament. All cabinet members are mandated by the constitution to be the member of either house of the parliament of India. The cabinet is headed by the prime minister and is advised by the cabinet secretary who also acts as the head of Indian Administrative service.
UnattemptedMinister/ministers can be removed by issuing no confidence motion in the parliament. All cabinet members are mandated by the constitution to be the member of either house of the parliament of India. The cabinet is headed by the prime minister and is advised by the cabinet secretary who also acts as the head of Indian Administrative service.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Consider the following statements: [2013]
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectArticle – 75 (4): The ministers Shall hold office during the pleasure of the president.
Article – 75 (5): The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok-Sabha.
Article–78 (2): Prime minister shall furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislation on the president may call far.IncorrectArticle – 75 (4): The ministers Shall hold office during the pleasure of the president.
Article – 75 (5): The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok-Sabha.
Article–78 (2): Prime minister shall furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislation on the president may call far.UnattemptedArticle – 75 (4): The ministers Shall hold office during the pleasure of the president.
Article – 75 (5): The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok-Sabha.
Article–78 (2): Prime minister shall furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislation on the president may call far. - Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Consider the following statements: [2013]
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Consider the following statements: [2014]
1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectClause (3) of Article 77 (“Conduct of Business of the Government of India”) of the Constitution of India lays down as follows: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
The Constitution of India mentions that, “All executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.” Therefore, only option (a) is correct.IncorrectClause (3) of Article 77 (“Conduct of Business of the Government of India”) of the Constitution of India lays down as follows: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
The Constitution of India mentions that, “All executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.” Therefore, only option (a) is correct.UnattemptedClause (3) of Article 77 (“Conduct of Business of the Government of India”) of the Constitution of India lays down as follows: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
The Constitution of India mentions that, “All executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.” Therefore, only option (a) is correct. - Question 5 of 20
5. Question
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in [2014]
CorrectIt is the Parliament which has the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India. Parliament increased the number of judges from the original eight in 1950 to eleven in 1956, fourteen in 1960, eighteen in 1978, twenty-six in 1986 and thirty-one in 2008.
IncorrectIt is the Parliament which has the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India. Parliament increased the number of judges from the original eight in 1950 to eleven in 1956, fourteen in 1960, eighteen in 1978, twenty-six in 1986 and thirty-one in 2008.
UnattemptedIt is the Parliament which has the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India. Parliament increased the number of judges from the original eight in 1950 to eleven in 1956, fourteen in 1960, eighteen in 1978, twenty-six in 1986 and thirty-one in 2008.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India: [2014]
1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectArticle 75 says that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to Loksabha. In other words, Lok Sabha can remove them by passing a noconfidence motion. But the word “no confidence motion” itself is not mentioned in Constitution. It comes from Rule 198 of Lok Sabha Rules. Rajya Sabha cannot pass or remove council of ministers by passing no-confidence motion. No confidence motion can be introduced, only in Lok Sabha.
IncorrectArticle 75 says that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to Loksabha. In other words, Lok Sabha can remove them by passing a noconfidence motion. But the word “no confidence motion” itself is not mentioned in Constitution. It comes from Rule 198 of Lok Sabha Rules. Rajya Sabha cannot pass or remove council of ministers by passing no-confidence motion. No confidence motion can be introduced, only in Lok Sabha.
UnattemptedArticle 75 says that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to Loksabha. In other words, Lok Sabha can remove them by passing a noconfidence motion. But the word “no confidence motion” itself is not mentioned in Constitution. It comes from Rule 198 of Lok Sabha Rules. Rajya Sabha cannot pass or remove council of ministers by passing no-confidence motion. No confidence motion can be introduced, only in Lok Sabha.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
CorrectThe largest Committee is the committee of Estimates, given its 30 members
Committee on No. of members Public Accounts 22 Estimates 30 Public Undertakings 22 Petitions LS(15) , RS(10) IncorrectThe largest Committee is the committee of Estimates, given its 30 members
Committee on No. of members Public Accounts 22 Estimates 30 Public Undertakings 22 Petitions LS(15) , RS(10) UnattemptedThe largest Committee is the committee of Estimates, given its 30 members
Committee on No. of members Public Accounts 22 Estimates 30 Public Undertakings 22 Petitions LS(15) , RS(10) - Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? [2014]
1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule
2. Appointing the Ministers
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe governor has Constitutional discretion in cases of Reservation of bill for consideration of the President and Recommendation of the imposition of President’s rule.Therefore, statement 1 and 3 are definitely right. Moreover Governor only appoints those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Chief Minister. So Governor doesn’t have “Discretion” in appointment of the minister.Therefore 2 is wrong .
IncorrectThe governor has Constitutional discretion in cases of Reservation of bill for consideration of the President and Recommendation of the imposition of President’s rule.Therefore, statement 1 and 3 are definitely right. Moreover Governor only appoints those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Chief Minister. So Governor doesn’t have “Discretion” in appointment of the minister.Therefore 2 is wrong .
UnattemptedThe governor has Constitutional discretion in cases of Reservation of bill for consideration of the President and Recommendation of the imposition of President’s rule.Therefore, statement 1 and 3 are definitely right. Moreover Governor only appoints those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Chief Minister. So Governor doesn’t have “Discretion” in appointment of the minister.Therefore 2 is wrong .
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? [2014]
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe functions of the Cabinet Secretariat includes preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings & Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees. However Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries as per the provisions in budget is the task of finance ministry.
IncorrectThe functions of the Cabinet Secretariat includes preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings & Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees. However Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries as per the provisions in budget is the task of finance ministry.
UnattemptedThe functions of the Cabinet Secretariat includes preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings & Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees. However Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries as per the provisions in budget is the task of finance ministry.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Consider the following statements: [2014]
A Constitutional Government is one which
1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectA constitutional Government needs to balance between individual liberty viz a viz State Authority.
IncorrectA constitutional Government needs to balance between individual liberty viz a viz State Authority.
UnattemptedA constitutional Government needs to balance between individual liberty viz a viz State Authority.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Consider the following statements: [2015]
1 The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectThe maximum strength of the legislative council is fixed at one third of the total strength of the legislative assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40. The chairman of the legislative council is elected by the council itself from amongst its members.
IncorrectThe maximum strength of the legislative council is fixed at one third of the total strength of the legislative assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40. The chairman of the legislative council is elected by the council itself from amongst its members.
UnattemptedThe maximum strength of the legislative council is fixed at one third of the total strength of the legislative assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40. The chairman of the legislative council is elected by the council itself from amongst its members.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: [2015]
1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.
3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectThe department of economic affairs under the ministry of finance is responsible for the preparation of union Budget that is presented to the parliament.
• Consolidated fund of India is a fund to which all receipts are credited and all payments are debited.
• No money can be appropriated (issued or drawn) out of the consolidated fund of India without the authorization from the parliament of India.
Public account of India is operated by executive action, that is, the payments from this account can be made without parliamentary appropriation. Such payments are mostly in the nature of banking transactions.IncorrectThe department of economic affairs under the ministry of finance is responsible for the preparation of union Budget that is presented to the parliament.
• Consolidated fund of India is a fund to which all receipts are credited and all payments are debited.
• No money can be appropriated (issued or drawn) out of the consolidated fund of India without the authorization from the parliament of India.
Public account of India is operated by executive action, that is, the payments from this account can be made without parliamentary appropriation. Such payments are mostly in the nature of banking transactions.UnattemptedThe department of economic affairs under the ministry of finance is responsible for the preparation of union Budget that is presented to the parliament.
• Consolidated fund of India is a fund to which all receipts are credited and all payments are debited.
• No money can be appropriated (issued or drawn) out of the consolidated fund of India without the authorization from the parliament of India.
Public account of India is operated by executive action, that is, the payments from this account can be made without parliamentary appropriation. Such payments are mostly in the nature of banking transactions. - Question 13 of 20
13. Question
There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the [2015]
CorrectThe executive in a Parliamentary system is responsible to the legislature for all its actions. The ministers are answerable to the parliament and responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as they enjoy the support and confidence of the Lok Sabha.
IncorrectThe executive in a Parliamentary system is responsible to the legislature for all its actions. The ministers are answerable to the parliament and responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as they enjoy the support and confidence of the Lok Sabha.
UnattemptedThe executive in a Parliamentary system is responsible to the legislature for all its actions. The ministers are answerable to the parliament and responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as they enjoy the support and confidence of the Lok Sabha.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Consider the following statements: [2015]
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectA Money Bill cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill. It can only make recommendations on the Money Bill. Rajya Sabha can discuss the budget but cannot vote on the demands for grants which is the exclusive privilage of the Lok-Sabha.
IncorrectA Money Bill cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill. It can only make recommendations on the Money Bill. Rajya Sabha can discuss the budget but cannot vote on the demands for grants which is the exclusive privilage of the Lok-Sabha.
UnattemptedA Money Bill cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill. It can only make recommendations on the Money Bill. Rajya Sabha can discuss the budget but cannot vote on the demands for grants which is the exclusive privilage of the Lok-Sabha.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by [2015]
CorrectIn India, if a bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting. Joint sitting is an extra-ordinary machinery provided by the constitution to resolve a deadlock between the two houses over the passage of a bill.
If the bill in dispute is passed by a majority of the total number of member both the houses present and voting in the joint sitting, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both the houses.IncorrectIn India, if a bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting. Joint sitting is an extra-ordinary machinery provided by the constitution to resolve a deadlock between the two houses over the passage of a bill.
If the bill in dispute is passed by a majority of the total number of member both the houses present and voting in the joint sitting, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both the houses.UnattemptedIn India, if a bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting. Joint sitting is an extra-ordinary machinery provided by the constitution to resolve a deadlock between the two houses over the passage of a bill.
If the bill in dispute is passed by a majority of the total number of member both the houses present and voting in the joint sitting, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both the houses. - Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Consider the following statements [2015]
1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectThe Executive powers of the Union of India is vested in the President. The Cabinet Secretary (and not the Prime Minister) is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board.
IncorrectThe Executive powers of the Union of India is vested in the President. The Cabinet Secretary (and not the Prime Minister) is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board.
UnattemptedThe Executive powers of the Union of India is vested in the President. The Cabinet Secretary (and not the Prime Minister) is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity [2017]
CorrectThe take-off point for a democracy is the idea of consent, i.e. the desire, approval and participation of people. It is the decision of people that creates a democratic government and decides about its functioning.
So, since democracy requires voters’ decision making- hence intelligence and character are called in. hence answer “A”IncorrectThe take-off point for a democracy is the idea of consent, i.e. the desire, approval and participation of people. It is the decision of people that creates a democratic government and decides about its functioning.
So, since democracy requires voters’ decision making- hence intelligence and character are called in. hence answer “A”UnattemptedThe take-off point for a democracy is the idea of consent, i.e. the desire, approval and participation of people. It is the decision of people that creates a democratic government and decides about its functioning.
So, since democracy requires voters’ decision making- hence intelligence and character are called in. hence answer “A” - Question 18 of 20
18. Question
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of [2017]
CorrectFirst step towards bringing about equality is of course ending the formal system of inequality and privileges. The caste system in India prevented people from the ‘lower’ castes from doing anything except manual labour. In many countries only people from some families could occupy high positions. Attainment of equality requires that all such restrictions or privileges should be brought to an end.
IncorrectFirst step towards bringing about equality is of course ending the formal system of inequality and privileges. The caste system in India prevented people from the ‘lower’ castes from doing anything except manual labour. In many countries only people from some families could occupy high positions. Attainment of equality requires that all such restrictions or privileges should be brought to an end.
UnattemptedFirst step towards bringing about equality is of course ending the formal system of inequality and privileges. The caste system in India prevented people from the ‘lower’ castes from doing anything except manual labour. In many countries only people from some families could occupy high positions. Attainment of equality requires that all such restrictions or privileges should be brought to an end.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State? [2017]
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectMIND IT: you’ve to find the wrong statements here- they’re the right answers.
• when the President’s Rule is imposed in a state, the President dismisses the state council of ministers headed by the chief minister. The state governor, on behalf of the President, carries on the state administration with the help of the chief secretary of the state or the advisors appointed by the President. Meaning “2” is definitely the consequence of proclamation. Hence all options involving “2” are wrong. Hence by elimination we are left with answer “B”: 1 and 3 only.IncorrectMIND IT: you’ve to find the wrong statements here- they’re the right answers.
• when the President’s Rule is imposed in a state, the President dismisses the state council of ministers headed by the chief minister. The state governor, on behalf of the President, carries on the state administration with the help of the chief secretary of the state or the advisors appointed by the President. Meaning “2” is definitely the consequence of proclamation. Hence all options involving “2” are wrong. Hence by elimination we are left with answer “B”: 1 and 3 only.UnattemptedMIND IT: you’ve to find the wrong statements here- they’re the right answers.
• when the President’s Rule is imposed in a state, the President dismisses the state council of ministers headed by the chief minister. The state governor, on behalf of the President, carries on the state administration with the help of the chief secretary of the state or the advisors appointed by the President. Meaning “2” is definitely the consequence of proclamation. Hence all options involving “2” are wrong. Hence by elimination we are left with answer “B”: 1 and 3 only. - Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? [2017]
CorrectIndian federation is not the result of an agreement among the states unlike the American federation. So, “D” is not the feature of Indian federalism.
IncorrectIndian federation is not the result of an agreement among the states unlike the American federation. So, “D” is not the feature of Indian federalism.
UnattemptedIndian federation is not the result of an agreement among the states unlike the American federation. So, “D” is not the feature of Indian federalism.