Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
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41. Which of the following Article of the Constitution deal with Centre-state financial relations?
[A] Article 293 to 111
[B] Article 258 to 268
[C] Articles 268 to 293
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Articles 268 to 293]
Notes:
Articles 268 to 293 in Part XII of the Constitution deal with Centre-state financial relations. Along with these, there are other provisions also dealing with the same subject.
42. How many inter-state water tribunals have been set up so far?
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
So far the Central government has set up nine inter-state water dispute tribunals. The first inter-state water tribunal was constituted in the year 1969 called the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-I.
43. Who establishes inter-state council?
[A] The Parliament
[B] The Vice President
[C] The President
[D] The Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: C [The President]
Notes:
The President under Article 263 establishes the Inter-State Council to effect coordination between the states and between Centre and states. The President can establish such a council if at any time it appears to him that the public interest would be served by its establishment.
44. What are the factors which are taken into consideration while constituting Zonal Councils?
1. natural divisions of the country
2. river systems and means of communication
3. cultural and linguistic affinity
4. requirements of economic development, security and law and order
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Several factors have been taken into consideration while forming zonal councils. These include: the natural divisions in the country, the river systems and means of communication in the country, the cultural and linguistic affinity and the requirements of economic development, security and law and order of the different regions of the country.
45. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to National Emergency?
1. A resolution for disapproval of is required to be passed by both the Houses of Parliament
2. Resolution for disapproval is to be adopted by a simple majority only
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
A resolution for disapproval of National Emergency is required to be passed by the Lok Sabha only, while for the continuation it needs to be passed by the both Houses of Parliament. Also the resolution for disapproval is to be adopted by a simple majority only, while for continuation it needs to be adopted by a special majority.
46. Whose approval needed for imposing President’s Rule?
[A] Council of Ministers
[B] Lok Sabha
[C] Rajya Sabha
[D] Both the Houses of Parliament
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Correct Answer: D [Both the Houses of Parliament]
Notes:
A proclamation issued for imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue according to the Constitution of India.
47. Which of the following statements is correct for Public Interest Litigation?
[A] It only deals with the rights of the poor
[B] It recognizes that ordinary marketplace for legal services fails to represent everybody
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them]
Notes:
The concept of Public Interest Litigation recognizes the fact that the ordinary marketplace for legal services fails to provide legal representation to significant sections of the population. These usually include the poor, environmentalists, consumers, racial and ethnic minorities, and many others.
48. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
[A] Article 156
[B] Article 158
[C] Article 160
[D] Article 164
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Correct Answer: D [Article 164]
Notes:
Article 164 of the Constitution of India states that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state. This provision in the Indian Constitution is the foundation of the parliamentary system of government in the state.
49. Which article deals with deals with the appointment, tenure, responsibility, qualifications, oath and salaries and allowances of the ministers of state?
[A] Article 163
[B] Article 164
[C] Article 165
[D] Article 166
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Correct Answer: B [Article 164]
Notes:
The Article 164 of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment, tenure, responsibility, qualifications, oath and salaries and allowances of the ministers of state. It states that the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
50. Constitution has fixed the maximum and the minimum limits of state legislative councils but who decides the actual strength of a Council?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] State Legislative Assembly
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament]
Notes:
The Constitution of India has fixed the maximum and the minimum limits of the state legislative councils but the actual strength of a Council is fixed by Parliament of India.
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