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41. Which Amendment Acts has made the advice of Council of Ministers binding on the President?
[A] 42nd & 44th
[B] 44th & 46th
[C] 46th & 48th
[D] 49th & 50th
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Correct Answer: A [42nd & 44th]
Notes:
The 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendment Acts have made the advice of Council of Minsters headed by Prime Minister binding on the President. Further, the nature of advice cannot be enquired by any court.
42. In which year the Supreme Court held that even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers does not cease to hold office?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
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Correct Answer: B [1971]
Notes:
In the year 1971, the Supreme Court of India held that ‘even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers does not cease to hold office. Hence, the president cannot exercise the executive power without the aid and advise of the
council of ministers.
43. For how much time a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister?
[A] 2 months
[B] 3 months
[C] 6 months
[D] 9 months
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Correct Answer: C [6 months ]
Notes:
A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister but he must become a member (either by election or by nomination) within six months, of either House of Parliament or he ceases to be a minister.
44. Who administers oaths of office and secrecy to a minister of Parliament?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
Before a minister enters upon his office, the president of India administers to him the oaths of office and secrecy. The minister swears that he will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person(s) any matter that is brought under his consideration or becomes known to him as a Union minister except as may be required for the due discharge of his duties as such minister.
45. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the role of cabinet?
[A] It is the highest decision-making authority
[B] It is the chief policy formulating body
[C] It is the chief coordinator of Central administration
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All the statements are correct with respect to the role of cabinet. It is the highest decision-making authority and also the chief policy formulating body of the Central government. It is chief coordinator of Central administration.
46. How many Cabinet Committees are functional at present?
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Correct Answer: C [8]
Notes:
At present 8 Cabinet Committees are functional. In the year 1994 there were 13 Cabinet Committees. These were decreased to 10 in the year 2013. The Prime Minister sets them up according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation.
47. Which of the following stages is related to general discussion of Bill in Lok Sabha?
[A] Introduction of the Bill
[B] Second reading
[C] Third reading
[D] Report stage
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Correct Answer: B [Second reading]
Notes:
A Bill has to pass through three stages in a house of Parliament. The general discussion on a Bill in Parliament takes place in the second stage. First a general discussion happens then a clause by clause discussion happens.
48. Which schedule was added by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution of India?
[A] 7th Schedule
[B] 8th Schedule
[C] 9th Schedule
[D] 10th Schedule
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Correct Answer: C [9th Schedule]
Notes:
The First Constitutional Amendment Act of 1951 added 9th Schedule to the Constitution of India. It was added to protect the land reforms and other laws included in it from the judicial review.
49. Which Constitutional Amendment empowered the administrators of certain union territories to promulgate ordinances?
[A] 24th
[B] 27th
[C] 29th
[D] 31st
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Correct Answer: B [27th]
Notes:
The 27th Amendment Act of 1971 empowered the administrators of certain union territories to promulgate ordinances. It entrusted “special responsibility” to the Governor to ensure proper functioning of Hill areas.
50. Which amendment states that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Central Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha?
[A] 87th
[B] 89th
[C] 91st
[D] 93rd
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Correct Answer: C [91st]
Notes:
The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 states that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Central Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
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