UNION / CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (3)
1.
A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha for a
maximum period of ---14 days
2.
Which Bill is presented to the Parliament along with Budget? ----- Finance
Bill and Appropriation Bill
3.
Salary of which one of the Officials is not charged on the Consolidated Fund of
India? ---- Prime Minister
4.
The Prime Minister acts as a channel of communication between ------- Ministry
and President
5.
Cabinet Ministers has to tender its resignation if a no-confidence vote is
passed against it by ---- Lok Sabha
6.
In which system, the government can be removed by way of ‘No Confidence
Motion’? ----- Parliamentary
7.
Who will determine the rank of different Ministers in Union and State Council
of Ministers? ------ Prime Minister and Chief Minister
8. Which power is exclusively vested in the
Rajya Sabha? ----- To recommend the creation of new All India Services
9.
Who is the first woman film star nominated or elected to Rajya Sabha? ----- Nargis
Dutt
10.
No taxes can be levied or expenditure incurred without the approval of the
----- Parliament
11.
Who decides disputes regarding the disqualification of MPs? ------ The
President in consultation with Election Commission
12.
Election to the Lok Sabha could not be held in Punjab in December 1984 due to
----- Uncertainties created by growing terrorist activities
13.
Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not? (OR) If any question arises
whether a Bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the _____ is final. ----- Speaker
14.
All Money Bills can be introduced ----- in Lok Sabha only
15.
Who is the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha who died in Office? ----- G.M.C.
Balayogi
16.
Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker
is available? ----- A Member appointed by President
17.
If there is a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament on any
particular Bill ---- A Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is
convened
18.
In the Indian Constitution, the Budget is referred as ------- Annual
Financial Statement
19.
During the discussions in Parliament, ‘Guillotine’ applies to ------ Demands
for Grants
20.
Which Assembly is presided over by a non-member? ------ Rajya Sabha
21.
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has ----- a vote only in case of tie
22.
The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of the Lok Sabha
Secretariat, is appointed by -------- Speaker
23.
The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because ----- (i)
of the presence of certain fundamental rights of the citizens, (ii) its
authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the Constitution & (iii)
laws passed by Parliament can be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
24.
The Parliament of India exercises control over administration ---- through
Parliamentary Committees
25.
The speech made by a MP on the floor of House-------cannot be questioned in
any Court of Law
26.
The Parliament works through numerous committees, whose members are ----- Either
appointed by the Speaker or elected by the House
27.
This is not the function of Lok Sabha. ------ Judicial
28.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his / her casting vote only ----- in
case of tie i.e. when votes are equally divided
29.
Lok Sabha Secretariat works under the direct supervision of the ---- Speaker
30. Lok Sabha passes vote on account to ----
meet the expenditure during the period between the introduction of budget and
its passage
31.
Which State sends the maximum number of representatives to the Rajya Sabha?
----- Uttar Pradesh
32.
A half an hour discussion can be raised in the House after giving notice to the
------ Secretary General of the House
33.
A MP enjoys immunity from prosecution for having said anything ------ in the
Parliament and its Committees
34.
The final decision whether a MP of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification
under the Defection Law rests with the ---- Speaker
35.
The Parliament or State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member
absents himself without permission from the sessions for _____ days. ----- 60
36.
Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither Speaker nor Deputy Speaker is
available? ------ a member of the panel of Chairmen announced by Speaker
37.
The function of the Pro-Temp Speaker is to ------ swear-in members and hold
charge till a regular Speaker is elected
38.
The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the ------ Speaker
39.
The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher and guide of
-------- Public Accounts Committee
40.
Who is considered as the Custodian of the Parliament? ----- Speaker
41.
A member, after being elected as Speaker of Lok Sabha, generally ------ cuts-off
his connection with his party
42.
What is the correct definition of the term ‘Whip’?------- State in which all
the members of the political party are required to be present in the Parliament
and vote according to the instructions of the party
43.
Who may belong to Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Houses? -------- Ministers
who are MPs of Rajya Sabha
44.
The term of the Lok Sabha can be
extended by---- one year at a time
45.
Which Lok Sabha enjoyed a term of more than five years? ------- 5th
46. The differences between the two Houses of
Parliament are resolved through (OR) Disagreement between the two Houses of the
Indian Parliament is finally resolved by which processes? ----- a joint
session of the two Houses
47.
The quorum or minimum number of members required to hold the meeting of either
House of Parliament is ----- one-tenth
48.
Which State sends the largest number of MPs to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh?
----- Maharashtra
49.
Under the new Committee system launched in April 1993, out of the 17 Standing
Committees ----- 6 are constituted by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and 11
by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
50.
The term ‘closure’ in Parliamentary terminology ----- stoppage of debate on
a motion
51.
‘No Confidence’ motion against Council of Ministers can be introduced in the
----- Lok Sabha
52.
The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and _____ Judges. ---- 30
53.
Who is the first Chief Justice of India? ----- Harlal J. Kania
54.
The Principles of Natural Justice do not require ------ follow instructions
strictly by superior officer
55.
The Supreme Court of India was set up ----- By the Constitution
56.
Which is the highest Court of appeal in India? ----- Supreme Court
57.
Who interprets the Indian Constitution? ----- Supreme Court
58.
Which Article provides that laws laid down by Supreme Court is binding on all
courts in India? --- 141
59.
Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgment? -----137
60.
The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the ------ President in
consultation with the Chief Justice of India
61.
The Judges of the Supreme Court hold Office till they attain the age (in years)
of ----- 65
62.
One of the qualifications to become the Judge of the Supreme Court is ----- In
the opinion of the President, he must be a distinguished Jurist
63.
The Supreme Court holds its meetings at New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere
------ With the approval of the President
64.
For criminal misconduct, the Judge of the Supreme Court ----- can be
prosecuted
65. In the event of non-availability of Chief
Justice of India, an Acting Chief Justice can be appointed by the ---- President
66.
The Judges of the Supreme Court ----- can be removed by the President on the
recommendation of the Parliament
67.
The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed on the ground of proved
misbehavior by the _____ if the Parliament passes a resolution with two-third
majority present and voting. ----- President
68.
The Supreme Court of India is a court of record which implies that ---- (i)
All its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court
& (ii) It has power to punish for its contempt
69.
The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact
------ only if he seeks such advice
70.
The advice of the Supreme Court is ------ not binding on the President
71.
All cases involving an interpretation of the Constitution fall within the
-------- Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
72.
Power of the Supreme Court to decide disputes between the Center and States
fall under its -------Original Jurisdiction
73.
Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India relates to ----- Disputes
between Union and States
74.
The Supreme Court has Original Jurisdiction in ------ All Inter-State
disputes
75.
Under the Advisory Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court gives it’s opinion to the
------ President
76.
Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not include ------ appeals
against writs
77.
Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeal from High Court in regard
to civil matters pertaining only to -------- Substantial question of law
78.
Who has the power to enlarge the Jurisdiction of Supreme Court with respect to
any matter contained under the Union List? ------ Parliament
79.
Who has the power to increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court? ------
Parliament
80.
Ad hoc Judges can be appointed in the Supreme Court by the ------- Chief
Justice of India with the prior consent of the President
81.
Ad hoc Judges can be appointed to the Supreme Court -------- if requisite
number of Judges are not available to hold the meeting of the Court
82.
How many Judges of the Supreme Court have been removed from their Office before
the expiry of their normal term through Impeachment? ------- none
83.
Which conditions does not contribute to the independence of the Indian
Judiciary? ------- Once appointed, the Judges cannot be removed from their
Office before the date of retirement
84.
Which case was connected with the Supreme Court’s judgment in 1980 that the
Amendments made to Articles 31 (c) and 368 are invalid? ----- Keshavananda
Bharti Case
85. In which Case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles of State Policy? ------ Minerva Mills Case
86.
Any Act violating Article 13(2) of the Constitution shall be declared as
Unconstitutional by -----Supreme Court
87.
‘Appeal by Special Leave’ means ----- Supreme Court, granting in its
discretion special permission to appeal from any judgment passed by any Court
88.
The framers of Constitution borrowed the idea of Judicial Review from
Constitution of ---- USA
89.
The framers of Constitution adopted the doctrine of Judicial Review ----- to
ensure proper working of the federal system of the government
90.
It became imperative for the framers of the Indian Constitution to adopt the
doctrine of Judicial Review because of ------ Adoption of Federal system of
Government
91.
Which Amendment curtailed the Supreme Court/High Court’s power of Judicial
Review? ---- 42nd
92.
The concept of ‘Judicial Activism’ gained currency in India in ----- 1990s
93.
Judicial Activism has led to increase in the powers of ----- Judiciary
94.
The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from the Constitution of ------ USA
95.
In India, power of Judicial Review is restricted because ------ Constitution
is supreme
96.
While imparting justice, the Supreme Court relies on the principle of --- Procedure
established by law
97.
On which List does the Union Government enjoy exclusive powers? ----- Union
List
98.
On which List do the States enjoy exclusive jurisdiction? ----- State List
99.
The subjects of National Importance were enumerated under ----- Union List
100.
Subjects like Defence and External Affairs are enumerated under ---- List I
101.
Subjects of Local Importance were enumerated under ------ List II
102.
The Constitution of India vests the Residuary powers in ------- Union
Government
103.
Under the Constitution, Residuary Powers vested with the ----- Union
Government
104. In case of conflict between the Central
and State laws on a subject in Concurrent List ----- Law of the Center
prevails
105.
The concept of Concurrent List is borrowed from the Constitution of ------- Australia
106.
At the time of accession to the Dominion, the States acceded only three
subjects: ------ Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communication
107.
The Constitution of India has created ------ very strong center
108.
The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list ------- in all
these cases
109.
The Central Government can issue directions to the State with regard to the
subjects in ---- All these Lists
110.
Education is transferred from
State List to Concurrent List by---- 42nd Constitutional Amendment
111.
A Law passed by the State Legislature on a Concurrent list gets precedence over
the Central Law if ---- It was approved for the President
113.
Water disputes between the States shall be decided by----- A Body appointed
by Parliament
114.
A tax shall not be levied or collected except by the authority of the --- Law
115.
The main purpose to impose taxes is to ------ Run the machinery of State
116.
The Provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and State can be
suspended ---- During National Emergency
117.
The procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution is ------ partly
rigid and flexible
118.
The Amendment procedure of the Constitution of India has been modeled on the
Constitutional pattern of ----- South Africa
119.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?
----- 368
120.
Which was the lengthiest Amendment to the Constitution? ----- 42nd
121.
Which Amendment affirmed the right of the Lok Sabha to amend any part of the
Constitution? ---- 24th
122.
The 24th Amendment became necessary as a result of the Supreme Court judgment
in ----- Golak Nath Case
123.
After a Bill is passed by the Parliament it is sent to the President for his
assent, who can return it for reconsideration to Lok Sabha. But if the Bill is
re-passed and sent to the President for his assent, he ----- has to sign it
124.
If Finance Minister fails to get Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the
Prime Minister can ---- submit resignation of his Cabinet
125.
The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as the ---- Guardian of public
finances
126.
The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by ------ President
127.
The Comptroller and Auditor General holds Office ----- for a term of six
years
128. The Comptroller and Auditor General can
be removed from his Office before the expiry of his term by the -------President
on the recommendation of the Parliament
129.
The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General are paid out
of the ------- Consolidated Fund of India
130.
The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General ----- are
determined by the Parliament
131.
The Comptroller and Auditor General performs ------ only audit functions
132.
The Comptroller and Auditor General submits his annual report regarding the
Center to the ---President
133.
The Comptroller and Auditor General is intimately connected with which
Committee of the Parliament? ----- Public Accounts Committee
134.
The Comptroller and Auditor General presents a detailed review of Union
Accounts to the Union Finance Minister every ------ twelve months
135.
The Comptroller and Auditor General does not audit the accounts of ----- Municipal
Bodies
136.
The Comptroller and Auditor General has to submit the Audit Report of the
Central and State Governments before the ----- President and Governor
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