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Puucho STATIC QUIZ 2020 – 21
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following come under the Union List in the Seventh schedule of the Constitution of India?
- Central Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation.
- Posts and telegraphs
- Lotteries organised by the Government of a State.
- Pilgrimages to any places inside India
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: a)
Entry 7: Pilgrimages, other than pilgrimages to places outside India.
Statement 1, 2, 3 are under union list.
IncorrectSolution: a)
Entry 7: Pilgrimages, other than pilgrimages to places outside India.
Statement 1, 2, 3 are under union list.
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Question 2 of 5
Under the Constitution, Price control is a subject for which there is
CorrectSolution: c)
Price control comes under Entry 34 of the Concurrent List.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Price control comes under Entry 34 of the Concurrent List.
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Question 3 of 5
The Constitution of India establishes a federal system of government. It contains most of the usual features of a federation, but also of a unitary system. Which of the following signify the later?
- Division of powers between Central and State governments
- Flexibility of the Constitution
- Independent Judiciary
- All-India Services
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: b)
The usual features of a federation, viz., two government, division of powers, written Constitution, supremacy of Constitution, rigidity of Constitution, independent judiciary and bicameralism.
However, the Indian Constitution also contains a large number of unitary or non-federal features, viz., a strong Centre, single Constitution, single citizenship, flexibility of Constitution, integrated judiciary, appointment of state governor by the Centre, all-India services, emergency provisions, and so on.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The usual features of a federation, viz., two government, division of powers, written Constitution, supremacy of Constitution, rigidity of Constitution, independent judiciary and bicameralism.
However, the Indian Constitution also contains a large number of unitary or non-federal features, viz., a strong Centre, single Constitution, single citizenship, flexibility of Constitution, integrated judiciary, appointment of state governor by the Centre, all-India services, emergency provisions, and so on.
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Question 4 of 5
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?
CorrectSolution: 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.
IncorrectSolution: 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 5 of 5
Which of the following is/are the recommendations of Sarkaria Commission?
- Article 356 should be used very sparingly, in extreme cases as a last resortwhen all the available alternatives fail.
- When the president withholds his assent to the state bills, the reasons should be communicated to the state government.
- The Centre should consult the states before making a law on a subject of the Concurrent List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
Sarkaria Commission
In 1983, the Central government appointed a three-member Commission on Centre–state relations under the chairmanship of R S Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court.
The Commission made 247 recommendations to improve Centre–state relations. The important recommendations are mentioned below:
- A permanent Inter-State Council called the Inter-Governmental Council should be set up under Article 263.
2. Article 356 (President’s Rule) should be used very sparingly, in extreme cases as a last resort when all the available alternatives fail. - When the president withholds his assent to the state bills, the reasons should be communicated to the state government.
- The Centre should have powers to deploy its armed forces, even without the consent of states.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Sarkaria Commission
In 1983, the Central government appointed a three-member Commission on Centre–state relations under the chairmanship of R S Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court.
The Commission made 247 recommendations to improve Centre–state relations. The important recommendations are mentioned below:
- A permanent Inter-State Council called the Inter-Governmental Council should be set up under Article 263.
2. Article 356 (President’s Rule) should be used very sparingly, in extreme cases as a last resort when all the available alternatives fail. - When the president withholds his assent to the state bills, the reasons should be communicated to the state government.
- The Centre should have powers to deploy its armed forces, even without the consent of states.
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