[Solutions]
Q.1 An ordinance promulgated by the President;
a) Has an indefinite life
b) Is workable only if the Lok Sabha is Dissolved
c) Must be laid before Parliament when it reassembles
d) Is a parallel power of legislation available to the President even when Parliament is in session
Ans-[C]
Explanation-Article 123 of the Constitution grants the President certain law making powers to promulgate Ordinances when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session and hence it is not possible to enact laws in the Parliament.
An Ordinance may relate to any subject that the Parliament has the power to legislate on. Conversely, it has the same limitations as the Parliament to legislate, given the distribution of powers between the Union, State and Concurrent Lists. Thus, the following limitations exist with regard to the Ordinance making power of the executive:
1. Legislature is not in session: The President can only promulgate an Ordinance when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session.
2. Immediate action is required: The President cannot promulgate an Ordinance unless he is satisfied that there are circumstances that require taking ‘immediate action.
3. Parliamentary approval during session: Ordinances must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of reassembling or they shall cease to operate. They will also cease to operate in case resolutions disapproving the Ordinance are passed by both the Houses.
Q.2 National emergency can be declared by the President only
1. On grounds of war
2. On grounds of external aggression
3. On grounds of internal disturbance
4. On the written recommendation of the Union Cabinet
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans-[C]
Explanation- Internal disturbance was replaced by armed rebellion by 44th CAA. National emergency can be declared on the basis of external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. Such an emergency was declared in India in 1962 (Indo-China war), 1971 (Indo-Pakistan war), and 1975 (declared by Indira Gandhi). The President can declare such an emergency only on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be laid before both houses of Parliament, and the state of emergency expires after one month unless approved within that time by both houses sitting and voting separately.
Q.3 The Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution:
a) Contains provisions relating to elections to Panchayats
b) Contains subjects over which Municipalities may have control
c) Contains Recommendations relating to establishment of State finance commission
d) Was added by the 73rd Amendment Act.
Ans-[B]
Explanation- Article 243W
243W. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, endow
(a) the Municipalities with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self government and such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Municipalities, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein, with respect to
(i) the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice;
(ii) the performance of functions and the implementation of schemes as may be entrusted to them including those in relation to the matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule;
(b) the Committees with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to carry out the responsibilities conferred upon them including those in relation to the matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule.
Q.4 Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of the State Policy?
a) To raise the level of nutrition
b) To develop the scientific temper
c) To promote economic interests of weaker sections
d) To separate the Judiciary from the Executive
Ans-[B]
Explanation- To develop scientific temper falls under fundamental duties. Rest all are DPSP.
Q.5 Which of the following are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal?
1. Comptroller and Auditor General
2. Governor
3. Members of National Commission of Schedule Caste
4. Attorney General of India
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 1, 2 & 4 only
b) 1, 2 & 3 only
c) 2 & 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4′
Ans-[B]
Except Attorney General all other are appointed by President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Q.6 Consider the following statements:
1. All Financial Bills can be introduced in the Parliament only on the recommendation of the President
2. All Financial Bills are Money Bills.
3. Rajya Sabha cannot restrict or amend any Financial Bill
Which of the statement/s given above is/are false?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of these
Ans-[D]
Financial Bill (II) do not require the prior recommendation of President. Hence, statement 1 is false.
All money bills are financial bills but not all financial bills are money bills. So statement 2 is false.
Rajya sabha can restrict or amend Financial Bill (I) and (II). Hence statement 3 is false.
Q.7 Who among the following is not a member of Zonal Council?
a) Central Home Minister
b) Chief Minister of the states in the zone
c) Prime Minister
d) Administrator of UTs falling in the zone
Ans-[C]
Zonal council is a statutory body. It has the following members:
Central Home Minister, Chief Minister of the states in the zone, Two other ministers from each state in the zone, Administrator of UTs falling in the zone
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