Insights Revision Plan for Prelims 2016: Test – 43
21 & 22 July 2016
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K):
- It has a separate constitution.
- No other state in India enjoys the kind of special status that has been accorded to it by the Indian constitution.
- It is a temporary state of the Union of India.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: a)
There is no such thing as a temporary or a permanent state. J&K is an integral part of India. However, it enjoys special status under Article 370 of the Indian constitution.
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Solution: a)
There is no such thing as a temporary or a permanent state. J&K is an integral part of India. However, it enjoys special status under Article 370 of the Indian constitution.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the parliamentary jurisdiction with reference to the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K):
- Parliament can not make laws in the concurrent list for J&K without the consent of the state.
- If the President specifies some subjects from the Union list for J&K, then it curtails Parliamentary jurisdiction.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: c)
Refer to the section on Accession of J&K in Laxmikanth- Indian polity.
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Solution: c)
Refer to the section on Accession of J&K in Laxmikanth- Indian polity.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Article 370 of the constitution of India which grants special status to J&K:
- Article 370 can be repealed unilaterally by the Parliament of India.
- As provided, the other provisions of the constitution can be applied with such modifications and exceptions as specified by the President of India.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: d)
As provided, the other provisions of the constitution can be applied with such modifications and exceptions as specified by the President of India only after taking the consent of J&K state.
Any modification in the Article 370 will have to be approved by the J&K government.
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Solution: d)
As provided, the other provisions of the constitution can be applied with such modifications and exceptions as specified by the President of India only after taking the consent of J&K state.
Any modification in the Article 370 will have to be approved by the J&K government.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the applicability of the provisions of the Indian constitution to the state of J&K:
- The President has no power to declare a financial emergency in relation to the state.
- The President can only suspend the constitution of the state on the ground of failure to comply with the directions given by him.
- Article 356 is applicable to the state.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: c)
Refer to the section on present relationship between J&K and India in Laxmikanth – Indian polity.
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Solution: c)
Refer to the section on present relationship between J&K and India in Laxmikanth – Indian polity.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements in relation to the Article 371-A of the constitution making special provisions for Nagaland:
- The Nagaland state assembly can declare that a law made by the Parliament is not applicable to it on religious and social grounds.
- The Nagaland state assembly can override the laws of the Parliament concerning transfer of land and its resources.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: c)
Religious, social, customary law etc. are grounds not to make the Parliamentary laws inapplicable to the state. It also includes issues related to land rights etc.
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Solution: c)
Religious, social, customary law etc. are grounds not to make the Parliamentary laws inapplicable to the state. It also includes issues related to land rights etc.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements in relation to the office of the Chief Minister of a state:
- His term of office is not fixed and he can be dismissed anytime by the governor.
- The ministers in the states can also be dismissed by the governor anytime at his will.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: d)
Until the council of ministers in the state has the majority support in the state legislature, no member of it can be dismissed by the governor except on the advice of the CM. He himself can only be dismissed only after losing majority.
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Solution: d)
Until the council of ministers in the state has the majority support in the state legislature, no member of it can be dismissed by the governor except on the advice of the CM. He himself can only be dismissed only after losing majority.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the council of ministers in the states:
- It can advise the governor even after the resignation of the council of ministers.
- In case of a dispute of jurisdiction between the council of ministers and the governor, the decision of the former is final and binding.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: a)
The governor in the states has much more discretion as compared to the President at the Centre. He is not bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers.
The council can advise him even after resignation to maintain political continuity.
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Solution: a)
The governor in the states has much more discretion as compared to the President at the Centre. He is not bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers.
The council can advise him even after resignation to maintain political continuity.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the office of the governor as mentioned in the constitution of India:
- His office is constitutionally under the control and subordinate to the Central government.
- The Governor of a particular state should not belong to that state.
- The President of India must consult the Chief Minister of the concerned state before making the appointment of the Governor of that state.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: d)
The governor holds an independent office under the constitution. Options 2 and 3 are conventions and not mentioned in the constitution.
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Solution: d)
The governor holds an independent office under the constitution. Options 2 and 3 are conventions and not mentioned in the constitution.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the removal of the Governor:
- The constitution does not lay any grounds for his removal by the President.
- The removal of the governor is not subject to judicial review.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: c)
The Governor literally holds office during the pleasure of the President. His removal is not needed to be justified by the President and is hence not subject to judicial scrutiny.
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Solution: c)
The Governor literally holds office during the pleasure of the President. His removal is not needed to be justified by the President and is hence not subject to judicial scrutiny.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
2 pointsThe nomination by the Governor for state legislative councils can belong to which of the following categories?
- Cooperative movement
- Science
- Literature
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: d)
The other two categories are art and social service. It should be noted that cooperative movement is an addition to the President’s list of nomination categories.
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Solution: d)
The other two categories are art and social service. It should be noted that cooperative movement is an addition to the President’s list of nomination categories.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
2 pointsIn which of the following cases is it mandatory for the Governor to refer the bill passed by the state assembly to the President?
- If the bill endangers the position of the state high court.
- If it is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
- If the bill falls under the concurrent list.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: a)
If a bill falls in the concurrent list, and if the Governor feels that the bill violates some of the provisions of the Central law on the same subject, then it can be referred to the President.
The land law made recently by the West Bengal government in the Singur case (Tata car factory) was declared void by the High Court as the law did not receive Presidential assent.
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Solution: a)
If a bill falls in the concurrent list, and if the Governor feels that the bill violates some of the provisions of the Central law on the same subject, then it can be referred to the President.
The land law made recently by the West Bengal government in the Singur case (Tata car factory) was declared void by the High Court as the law did not receive Presidential assent.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the legislative powers of the Governor:
- The Governor’s assent is no longer required for a bill which has been reserved for the President.
- The Governor can even reserve money bills for the President.
- The Governor can not issue ordinance at all in case a bill containing the same provisions should have been reserved for the President.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: a)
The Governor can not issue ordinance in case a bill containing the same provisions should have been reserved for the President. But he can issue it with the consent of the President.
When a bill has been referred to the President, his role in that bill ends.
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Solution: a)
The Governor can not issue ordinance in case a bill containing the same provisions should have been reserved for the President. But he can issue it with the consent of the President.
When a bill has been referred to the President, his role in that bill ends.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the executive power of the governor:
- He can act even without the aid and advice of the council of ministers.
- After 42nd constitutional amendment, ministerial advice has been made binding on a lot of matters on the governor also along with the President.
- He has special responsibilities for the administration of some of the backward/special areas in the state.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: c)
42nd amendment made ministerial advice binding only on the President of India. Special areas and the ones under fifth and sixth schedule are under the special responsibility of the Governor. At times he needs Presidential assent in such administration.
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Solution: c)
42nd amendment made ministerial advice binding only on the President of India. Special areas and the ones under fifth and sixth schedule are under the special responsibility of the Governor. At times he needs Presidential assent in such administration.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
Assertion (A): There is no tribal welfare ministry in the states of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
Reason (R): Both the states have a minuscule population of scheduled tribes and there are no scheduled areas in these states.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of these is true?
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Solution: d)
Only Bihar does not have a tribal welfare ministry for the reasons mentioned in the Reason (R) of the question. MP has scheduled areas as well as sizeable population of tribals.
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Solution: d)
Only Bihar does not have a tribal welfare ministry for the reasons mentioned in the Reason (R) of the question. MP has scheduled areas as well as sizeable population of tribals.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following states does not have a state legislative council?
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Solution: d)
Six states as of now have legislative councils : AP, Bihar, UP, J&K, Maharashtra and Karnataka. A council can be created by a laws of the parliament on the request of the state assembly.
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Solution: d)
Six states as of now have legislative councils : AP, Bihar, UP, J&K, Maharashtra and Karnataka. A council can be created by a laws of the parliament on the request of the state assembly.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
2 pointsWho among the following take part in the election of the legislative council?
- Teachers of the state qualified as per the constitution.
- Members of local bodies.
- Members of legislative assembly
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
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Solution: d)
Refer to the manner of election of Legislative council in Laxmikanth – Indian Polity.
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Solution: d)
Refer to the manner of election of Legislative council in Laxmikanth – Indian Polity.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The status of legislative councils in passing ordinary bills is much weaker than Rajya Sabha.
- There is no provision of joint sitting in case of a disagreement between the two houses in the states.
- If the Governor accepts the changes made by the legislative council which were not accepted by the assembly, then the bill is deemed to be passed.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: a)
The Governor can not accept a bill which as not been passed by the assembly. Doing so would be unconstitutional. Joint sitting provision is not there, because the assembly has overriding powers with respect to passing any bill in the state. Council is much weaker than the assembly.
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Solution: a)
The Governor can not accept a bill which as not been passed by the assembly. Doing so would be unconstitutional. Joint sitting provision is not there, because the assembly has overriding powers with respect to passing any bill in the state. Council is much weaker than the assembly.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
2 pointsThe judges of the High court are appointed by the President of India. Who does he consult among the following while making the appointment?
- Chief Justice of India
- Advocate general of the state concerned
- Governor of the state concerned
- Supreme Court Judges
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
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Solution: c)
Refer to the section on appointment of judges in Laxmikanth – Indian polity.
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Solution: c)
Refer to the section on appointment of judges in Laxmikanth – Indian polity.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The tenure of a high court judge has not been fixed by the constitution.
- The concerned state assembly can impeach the judges of High court with a special majority.
Which of these is/are true?
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Solution: a)
Refer to the section on appointment of judges in Laxmikanth – Indian polity.
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Solution: a)
Refer to the section on appointment of judges in Laxmikanth – Indian polity.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Transfer of judges of the high courts is the sole prerogative of the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Reason (R): The high courts come under the administrative control of the Supreme court headed by the CJI.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of these is true?
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Solution: d)
The Chief Justice of India must consult a collegium of judges. After this the President of India gives orders for the transfer of judges, even while the high courts come under the administrative control of the SC.
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Solution: d)
The Chief Justice of India must consult a collegium of judges. After this the President of India gives orders for the transfer of judges, even while the high courts come under the administrative control of the SC.
