Insights Static Quiz -228, 2019–Polity

Solution: d)

The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.

In the words of Dr B R Ambedkar, ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.

Solution: d)

Option b) is valid in the Presidential system as in USA.

A Parliament may not be based on democratic elections or even adult franchise. It can be an entirely nominated body as it largely used to be in the colonial rule. So, a) and c) are incorrect.

In India, executive is a part of the legislature, and the legislature is led by the executive. So, c) is the correct option.

Solution: b)

The Constitution empowers the Parliament to make laws on the subjects enumerated in the State List under the following five abnormal circumstances:

(a) when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect.

(b) when a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation.

(c) when two or more states make a joint request to the Parliament.

(d) when necessary to give effect to international agreements, treaties and conventions.

(e) when President’s Rule is in operation in the state.

Solution: b)

Inter State council is a constitutional body under Article 263 of the constitution. It was established by Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission. The purpose of the Interstate council is to facilitate coordination between states and the centre.

Solution: c)

The Indian Constitution not only provides for the legislative, executive and judicial organs of the government (Central and state) but also establishes certain independent bodies. They are envisaged by the Constitution as the bulwarks of the democratic system of Government in India. These are:

(a) Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections to the Parliament, the state legislatures, the office of President of India and the office of Vice-president of India.

(b) Comptroller and Auditor-General of India to audit the accounts of the Central and state governments. He acts as the guardian of public purse and comments on the legality and propriety of government expenditure.

(c) Union Public Service Commission to conduct examinations for recruitment to all-India services and higher Central services and to advise the President on disciplinary matters.

(d) State Public Service Commission in every state to conduct examinations for recruitment to state services and to advice the governor on disciplinary matters.