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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
What does the term ‘Federation’ imply?
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Answer: C Explanation:
The Constitution of India establishes a federal system of Government. It contains all the usual features of a federation, viz., two Governments, division of powers, written Constitution, the supremacy of Constitution, the rigidity of Constitution, independent judiciary and bicameralism. Hence, option C is correct.
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Answer: C Explanation:
The Constitution of India establishes a federal system of Government. It contains all the usual features of a federation, viz., two Governments, division of powers, written Constitution, the supremacy of Constitution, the rigidity of Constitution, independent judiciary and bicameralism. Hence, option C is correct.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
An election commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the:
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Constitution of India provides for service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
Provided that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in the like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court and the conditions of service of the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment:
They provided further than any other Election Commissioner or a Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Hence, option C is correct.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Constitution of India provides for service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
Provided that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in the like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court and the conditions of service of the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment:
They provided further than any other Election Commissioner or a Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Hence, option C is correct.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements –
A Public Bill requires seven days’ notice period for its introduction in a house of Parliament, whereas it requires one months’ notice for the introduction of a Private Bill in the Parliament.
A Public bill can only be introduced by a Minister, whereas a Private Bill can be introduced by a member of Parliament other than a minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Table: Public Bill vs Private Bill
Public Bill
Private Bill
1. It is introduced in the Parliament by a minister.
1. It is introduced by any member of Parliament other than a minister.
2. It reflects the policies of the Government (ruling party).
2. It reflects the stand of the opposition party on a public matter.
3. It has a greater chance to be approved by the Parliament.
3. It has a lesser chance to be approved by the Parliament.
4. Its rejection by the House amounts to the expression of want of parliamentary confidence in the Government and may lead to its resignation.
4. Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the Government or its resignation.
5. Its introduction in the House requires seven days’ notice.
5. Its introduction in the House requires one month’s notice.
6. It is drafted by the concerned department in consultation with the law department.
6. Its drafting is the responsibility of the member concerned.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Table: Public Bill vs Private Bill
Public Bill
Private Bill
1. It is introduced in the Parliament by a minister.
1. It is introduced by any member of Parliament other than a minister.
2. It reflects the policies of the Government (ruling party).
2. It reflects the stand of the opposition party on a public matter.
3. It has a greater chance to be approved by the Parliament.
3. It has a lesser chance to be approved by the Parliament.
4. Its rejection by the House amounts to the expression of want of parliamentary confidence in the Government and may lead to its resignation.
4. Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the Government or its resignation.
5. Its introduction in the House requires seven days’ notice.
5. Its introduction in the House requires one month’s notice.
6. It is drafted by the concerned department in consultation with the law department.
6. Its drafting is the responsibility of the member concerned.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Prorogation only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House, whereas Adjournment not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House.
Adjournment is done by the presiding officer of the House, whereas prorogation is done by the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Table: Adjournment vs Prorogation
Adjournment
Prorogation
1. It only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House.
1. It not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House.
2. The presiding officer of the House
2. The President of India does it.
3. It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House, and the same can be resumed when the House meets again.
3. It also does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. However, all pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) lapse on prorogation, and fresh notices have to be given for the next session. In Britain, prorogation brings to an end all bills or any other business pending before the House.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Table: Adjournment vs Prorogation
Adjournment
Prorogation
1. It only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House.
1. It not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House.
2. The presiding officer of the House
2. The President of India does it.
3. It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House, and the same can be resumed when the House meets again.
3. It also does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. However, all pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) lapse on prorogation, and fresh notices have to be given for the next session. In Britain, prorogation brings to an end all bills or any other business pending before the House.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
The President can commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.
The governor cannot commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.
The President’s power to pardon extends to punishments or sentences by court-martial.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
The pardoning power of the President and Governor:
Statement 1 is correct: The President can pardon the death sentence while the governor cannot. Even if a state law prescribes a death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor.
Statement 2 is not correct: However, the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence. In other words, both the governor and the President have concurrent power regarding suspension, remission and commutation of the death sentence.
Statement 3 is correct: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court-martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
Hence, Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
The pardoning power of the President and Governor:
Statement 1 is correct: The President can pardon the death sentence while the governor cannot. Even if a state law prescribes a death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor.
Statement 2 is not correct: However, the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence. In other words, both the governor and the President have concurrent power regarding suspension, remission and commutation of the death sentence.
Statement 3 is correct: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court-martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
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