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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extra legal device (s) securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India ?
- The National Development Council
- The Governor’s Conference
- Zonal Councils
- The inter-State Council
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Rest answer is 1,2 and 3 according to Article 263 Inter-State Council is a constitution body to effect co-ordination among the States and between the centre and the states. Whereas National Development Council, governor’s Conference and Zonal Councils are extra constitutional bodies
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Rest answer is 1,2 and 3 according to Article 263 Inter-State Council is a constitution body to effect co-ordination among the States and between the centre and the states. Whereas National Development Council, governor’s Conference and Zonal Councils are extra constitutional bodies
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than one-half states?
- Election of the President
- Representation of the States in Parliament
- Any of the Lists in the 7th schedule
- Abolition of the Legislative Council of a state
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Under Article 169, Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council or for the creation of such a Council in the state, if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting. For this ratification of the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states is not required.
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Under Article 169, Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council or for the creation of such a Council in the state, if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting. For this ratification of the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states is not required.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWho among the following have the right to vote in election to both the President and the Rajya Sabha ?
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Elected members of the Lower House of the state Legislature participate in the election of the members of Rajya Sabha (Article 80) and also of the President (Article 54).
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Elected members of the Lower House of the state Legislature participate in the election of the members of Rajya Sabha (Article 80) and also of the President (Article 54).
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityArticle 156 of the constitution of India provides that Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this :
- No Governor can be removed from his office till the completion of his term.
- No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.
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Both the statement are incorrect. According to Article 156 (3) state that, the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. He can resign or can be removed from his office by President at any time so statement 1 is false.
Governor shall, not with standing the expiration of his term, continue to hold office unit his successor enters upon his office, So statement 2 is incorrect.
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Both the statement are incorrect. According to Article 156 (3) state that, the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. He can resign or can be removed from his office by President at any time so statement 1 is false.
Governor shall, not with standing the expiration of his term, continue to hold office unit his successor enters upon his office, So statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityProhibition of discrimination on groups of religion etc (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental Right Classifiable under
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There are six Fundamental Right.
- The right to equality (Article 14 to18)
Article 14 – Equality before law,
Article 15 – Prohibition of Discrimination
Article 16 – Equality of opportunity
Article 17 – Abolition of Untouchability and 18 is Abolition of Titles.
- Right to freedom (Article 19 – 22)
- Article 23-24 are covered under Right against Exploitation.
- Article 25-28 are covered under Right to Freedom of Religion.
- Article 29-30 are covered under Cultural and Educational Rights.
- Right to constitutional remedies (Article 32)
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There are six Fundamental Right.
- The right to equality (Article 14 to18)
Article 14 – Equality before law,
Article 15 – Prohibition of Discrimination
Article 16 – Equality of opportunity
Article 17 – Abolition of Untouchability and 18 is Abolition of Titles.
- Right to freedom (Article 19 – 22)
- Article 23-24 are covered under Right against Exploitation.
- Article 25-28 are covered under Right to Freedom of Religion.
- Article 29-30 are covered under Cultural and Educational Rights.
- Right to constitutional remedies (Article 32)
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityThe dinesh Goswami Committee was concerned with
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Dinesh Goswami Committee (1990) was concerned with electoral reforms. This committee favored state funding of elections.
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Dinesh Goswami Committee (1990) was concerned with electoral reforms. This committee favored state funding of elections.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but following as convention ?
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the prime Minister has to resign if he loses majority in Lower House. This is followed conventionally and is not explicitly mentioned in the constitution.
Conventions are unwritten practice which are binding on the three organ of the Government or the state.
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the prime Minister has to resign if he loses majority in Lower House. This is followed conventionally and is not explicitly mentioned in the constitution.
Conventions are unwritten practice which are binding on the three organ of the Government or the state.
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