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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following is/are not the federal features of the Indian Constitution?
- The Constitution is written and not easily amendable.
- Equal representation of all states in Rajya Sabha
- State governments derive authority from the Centre.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
- The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure.
- State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre.
- The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population.
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Solution: b)
- The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure.
- State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre.
- The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
“It shall be the endeavour of every state and every local authority within the state to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.” This is a
- Part of Fundamental rights under Part III of the Constitution
- Provision made under an Act of Parliament
- Justiciable in courts if not implemented by the Government of India
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
It forms a part of Directive principles.
Apart from the Directives included in Part IV, there are some other Directives contained in other Parts of the Constitution. Instruction in mother tongue is a part of Article 350-A in Part XVII.
Hence, all the above statements 1, 2 and 3 are wrong, as directive principles are non-justiciable.
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Solution: d)
It forms a part of Directive principles.
Apart from the Directives included in Part IV, there are some other Directives contained in other Parts of the Constitution. Instruction in mother tongue is a part of Article 350-A in Part XVII.
Hence, all the above statements 1, 2 and 3 are wrong, as directive principles are non-justiciable.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Pardoning powers of President.
- The power of pardon shall be exercised by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers.
- The President can exercise these powers in all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends.
- The original constitution has provided a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The President can exercise these powers:
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a court martial;
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends;
- In all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death.
This power of pardon shall be exercised by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers.
The constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President or governors exercising mercy jurisdiction.
But the SC in Epuru Sudhakar case has given a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President and governors for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The President can exercise these powers:
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a court martial;
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends;
- In all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death.
This power of pardon shall be exercised by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers.
The constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President or governors exercising mercy jurisdiction.
But the SC in Epuru Sudhakar case has given a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President and governors for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368, consider the following statements.
- An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only in either House of Parliament.
- The bill can be introduced only by a minister and not by a private member.
- Prior permission of the president is not required for the introduction of the bill.
- The ratification by the state legislature is not required.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statements 2 and 4 are correct.
The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is laid down in Article 368:
- An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
- The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
- The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority (that is, more than 50 per cent) of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.
- Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
- If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the House present and voting.
- After duly passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by the state legislatures, where necessary, the bill is presented to the president for assent.
- The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
- After the president’s assent, the bill becomes an Act.
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Solution: b)
Statements 2 and 4 are correct.
The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is laid down in Article 368:
- An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
- The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
- The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority (that is, more than 50 per cent) of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.
- Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
- If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the House present and voting.
- After duly passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by the state legislatures, where necessary, the bill is presented to the president for assent.
- The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
- After the president’s assent, the bill becomes an Act.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of which of the following committees?
- Rules Committee
- Business Advisory Committee
- Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions
- Committee on Absence of Members from Sittings of the House
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General-Purpose Committee.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General-Purpose Committee.
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