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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
For filing Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court invokes which of the following jurisdiction?
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Solution: c)
In India, the PIL is a product of the judicial activism role of the Supreme Court. It was introduced in the early 1980s.
A Public Interest Litigation can be filed before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution or before the High Court of a State under Article 226 of the Constitution under their respective Writ Jurisdictions.
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Solution: c)
In India, the PIL is a product of the judicial activism role of the Supreme Court. It was introduced in the early 1980s.
A Public Interest Litigation can be filed before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution or before the High Court of a State under Article 226 of the Constitution under their respective Writ Jurisdictions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding President’s rule that is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution.
- It cannot be imposed without the written recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state.
- Every proclamation of President’s rule must be approved by both the houses of Parliament within a stipulated time.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (ie, even without the governor’s report).
A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months.
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Solution: b)
Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (ie, even without the governor’s report).
A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The office of governor of a state is considered as an employment under the Central government.
- The governor is indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college same like president.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president. He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal.
As held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under the Central government. It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.
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Solution: d)
The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president. He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal.
As held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under the Central government. It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the President’s address in the Parliament.
- In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the Government of India Act of 1919.
- President’s address is the only occasion in the year when the entire Parliament come together.
- In the past, there are instances where the President’s speech is delivered by the Vice president discharging the functions of the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the Government of India Act of 1919. This law gave the Governor-General the right of addressing the Legislative Assembly and the Council of State. The law did not have a provision for a joint address but the Governor-General did address the Assembly and the Council together on multiple occasions. There was no address by him to the Constituent Assembly (Legislative) from 1947 to 1950. And after the Constitution came into force, President Rajendra Prasad addressed members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the first time on January 31, 1950.
The President’s address is one of the most solemn occasions in the Parliamentary calendar. It is the only occasion in the year when the entire Parliament, i.e. the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha come together.
In the past, there are instances where the President’s speech is delivered by the Vice president discharging the functions of the President.
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Solution: d)
In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the Government of India Act of 1919. This law gave the Governor-General the right of addressing the Legislative Assembly and the Council of State. The law did not have a provision for a joint address but the Governor-General did address the Assembly and the Council together on multiple occasions. There was no address by him to the Constituent Assembly (Legislative) from 1947 to 1950. And after the Constitution came into force, President Rajendra Prasad addressed members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the first time on January 31, 1950.
The President’s address is one of the most solemn occasions in the Parliamentary calendar. It is the only occasion in the year when the entire Parliament, i.e. the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha come together.
In the past, there are instances where the President’s speech is delivered by the Vice president discharging the functions of the President.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Public Account of India.
- Public Account of India accounts for flows for those transactions where the Union government acts as a banker.
- It includes state provident funds and small savings deposits.
- Expenditures from Public Account of India require the approval of the parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Public Account of India accounts for flows for those transactions where the government is merely acting as a banker. This fund was constituted under Article 266 (2) of the Constitution.
Examples of those are provident funds, small savings and so on. These funds do not belong to the government. They have to be paid back at some time to their rightful owners. Because of this nature of the fund, expenditures from it are not required to be approved by the Parliament.
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Solution: b)
Public Account of India accounts for flows for those transactions where the government is merely acting as a banker. This fund was constituted under Article 266 (2) of the Constitution.
Examples of those are provident funds, small savings and so on. These funds do not belong to the government. They have to be paid back at some time to their rightful owners. Because of this nature of the fund, expenditures from it are not required to be approved by the Parliament.