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71. Who can revoke National Emergency?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Council of MInisters
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The President is empowered to revoke proclamation of emergency at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require any parliamentary approval. Also the President must revoke a proclamation if the Lok
Sabha passes a resolution disapproving its continuation.
72. In how much time the proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament?
[A] 15 days
[B] One month
[C] Two months
[D] Three months
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Correct Answer: B [One month]
Notes:
National Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue.
By 44th Amendment Act of 1978 the period of approval was reduced to one month. Originally, the period allowed was two months.
73. Which Commission was appointed to investigate the circumstances that warranted the declaration of an Emergency in
1975?
[A] Shah Commission
[B] Khosla Commission
[C] Sarkaria Commission
[D] Nanavati Commission
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Correct Answer: A [Shah Commission]
Notes:
When Congress Party led by Indira Gandhi lost and the Janta Party came to power. The new government appointed the Shah Commission to investigate the circumstances that led to the declaration of an Emergency in 1975.
74. Which of the following are proper grounds for imposition of President’s Rule in a state?
[A] When there is Hung Assembly
[B] When the majority party declines to form a ministry and the governor cannot find a coalition ministry
[C] Internal subversion
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All of the above are proper grounds for imposition of President’s Rule in a state. When there is Hung Assembly, when the majority party declines to form a ministry and the governor cannot find a coalition ministry, internal subversion, when the constitutional direction of the Central government is disregarded by the state government etc.
75. Emergency Provisions are contained in which part of the Constitution of India?
[A] Part XVIII
[B] Part XVII
[C] Part XVI
[D] Part XV
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Correct Answer: A [Part XVIII]
Notes:
The Emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Articles 352 to 360. These provisions help the Central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively.
76. Which of the following statements are correct about of the purpose of Public Interest Litigation?
[A] It allows meaningful realisation of the fundamental rights
[B] It is a vindication of the rule of law
[C] It facilitates effective access to justice
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Public Interest Litigation has facilitated the maintenance of the rule of law through meaningful realization of the fundamental rights and allowing effective access to justice to the marginalized sections of the society.
77. On which country, Constituent Assembly modeled the system of appointment of the Governor by the President?
[A] USA
[B] Ireland
[C] Canada
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Canada]
Notes:
Canadian model was adopted by the Constituent Assembly for the appointment of the governor. As per this model, the governor of a province (state) is appointed by the Governor-General (Centre).
78. Who is the principal channel of communication between the governor and the council of ministers?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Speaker of legislative assembly
[C] Chairman of legislative council
[D] President
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Correct Answer: A [Chief Minister]
Notes:
It is the Chief Minister who is the principal channel of communication between the governor and the council of ministers. It is his duty to communicate to the Governor of the state all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
79. Who advises the governor with regard to the appointment of advocate general?
[A] State Legislative Assembly
[B] State legislative Council
[C] Chief Minister
[D] Attorney General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Chief Minister]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of the concerned state advises the governor with regard to the appointment of important officials like advocate general,
chairman and members of the state public service commission, state election commissioner etc.
80. Which Article states that It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the governor of the state all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation?
[A] Article 157
[B] Article 167
[C] Article 177
[D] Article 187
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Correct Answer: B [Article 167]
Notes:
Article 167 of the Constitution of India states that it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the governor of the state all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
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