Insights Static Quiz -396, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Demands for Grants.
1. The demands for grants are presented to the Lok Sabha along with the Annual Financial Statement.
2. Regarding Union Territories without Legislature, a separate demand is presented for each of such Union Territories.
- The voting of demands for grants has to be done by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha separately.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
- Article 113 of the Constitution of India mandates that estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India are included in the Annual Financial Statement, which are required to be voted by the Lok Sabha, and submitted in the form of demand for grants.
- The demands for grants are presented to the Lok Sabha along with the Annual Financial Statement. More than one Demand may be presented for a Ministry or Department depending on the nature of expenditure.
- Regarding Union Territories without Legislature, a separate demand is presented for each of such Union Territories.
The voting of demands for grants is the exclusive privilege of the Lok Sabha, that is, the Rajya Sabha
has no power of voting the demands. The voting is confined to the votable part of the budget—the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is not submitted to the vote (it can only be discussed).
IncorrectSolution: a)
- Article 113 of the Constitution of India mandates that estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India are included in the Annual Financial Statement, which are required to be voted by the Lok Sabha, and submitted in the form of demand for grants.
- The demands for grants are presented to the Lok Sabha along with the Annual Financial Statement. More than one Demand may be presented for a Ministry or Department depending on the nature of expenditure.
- Regarding Union Territories without Legislature, a separate demand is presented for each of such Union Territories.
The voting of demands for grants is the exclusive privilege of the Lok Sabha, that is, the Rajya Sabha
has no power of voting the demands. The voting is confined to the votable part of the budget—the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is not submitted to the vote (it can only be discussed).
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Finance Commission of India.
- The Finance Commission is constituted by the Parliament, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
- It redresses the vertical imbalances between the taxation powers and expenditure responsibilities of the centre and the States respectively.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
Two distinctive features of the Commission’s work involve redressing the vertical imbalances between the taxation powers and expenditure responsibilities of the centre and the States respectively and equalization of all public services across the States.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
Two distinctive features of the Commission’s work involve redressing the vertical imbalances between the taxation powers and expenditure responsibilities of the centre and the States respectively and equalization of all public services across the States.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding whip in parliamentary parlance.
- A whip is an official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature.
- In India all parties can issue a whip to their members.
- Whip cannot be used in all cases.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
A whip is an official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. This usually means ensuring that members of the party vote according to the party platform, rather than according to their own individual ideology or the will of their constituents.
In India all parties can issue a whip to their members. Parties appoint a senior member from among their House contingents to issue whips — this member is called a Chief Whip, and he/she is assisted by additional Whips.
However, there are some cases such as Indian Presidential elections where whips cannot direct a Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) on whom to vote.
IncorrectSolution: d)
A whip is an official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. This usually means ensuring that members of the party vote according to the party platform, rather than according to their own individual ideology or the will of their constituents.
In India all parties can issue a whip to their members. Parties appoint a senior member from among their House contingents to issue whips — this member is called a Chief Whip, and he/she is assisted by additional Whips.
However, there are some cases such as Indian Presidential elections where whips cannot direct a Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) on whom to vote.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India.
- It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.
- Once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner is fully answerable to the government for its powers and responsibilities.
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
The ECI is an independent body. It is not answerable to the government. Answerability on day to day matters and even major policy decisions can tend to erode autonomy. Its autonomy is central to the Indian democracy. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
ECI commissioners enjoy security of tenure, salary charged on Consolidated Fund of India, independence from government interference, difficult process of impeachment etc. Hence, they enjoy similar independence as judges do.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The ECI is an independent body. It is not answerable to the government. Answerability on day to day matters and even major policy decisions can tend to erode autonomy. Its autonomy is central to the Indian democracy. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
ECI commissioners enjoy security of tenure, salary charged on Consolidated Fund of India, independence from government interference, difficult process of impeachment etc. Hence, they enjoy similar independence as judges do.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Governor in consultation with the High court appoints and promotes district judge in a state.
- The pardoning power of the president is an executive action and is independent of the judiciary.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Both the statements are correct.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Both the statements are correct.