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Law Test 7

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When a financial emergency is proclaimed,

  1. the repayment of government debts stops

  2. the payment of salaries to public servants is postponed

  3. the salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced

  4. the Union Budget is not presented


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

The Parliament is not empowered to vote on the expenditure charged on the ‘Consolidated Fund of India’, which includes the emoluments and allowances of the

  1. Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers

  2. President of India

  3. Secretaries of various Ministries

  4. Armed Forces of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Parliament is not empowered to vote on the expenditure charged on the ‘Consolidated Fund of India’, which includes the emoluments and allowances of the President of India. The reason why Parliament isn't allowed to vote on this charged expenditure is to allow financial independence and security to the executive and judiciary during the term of their office.

Parliamentary Government is more stable and successful in a country

  1. where political parties are banned

  2. where there are two large parties

  3. where there are many small parties

  4. where only one party is recognised


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parliamentary Government is more stable and successful in a country where there are two large parties.

Which of the following is correct regarding the governor of a state?

  1. No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his permission.

  2. He has the power of issuing ordinances when the Legislature is not in session.

  3. He can recommend the President to impose President’s Rule in the state.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without the permission of that particular state. The Governor has the power of issuing ordinances when the Legislature is not in session. The Governor can recommend the President to impose President’s Rule in the state.

Appointments of officers and servants of a High Court are made by the

  1. President

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Justice of the High Court

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Appointments of officers and servants of a High Court are made by the chief Justice of the High Court.

The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of

  1. external aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country

  2. failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state

  3. threat to the financial stability of the country

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of- a) external aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country. b) failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state. c) threat to the financial stability of the country.

In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members

  1. is same

  2. differs according to the geographical size of the respective state

  3. differs according to the number of votes a member represents

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members differs according to the number of votes a member represents.

In which of the following situations does the President act's in his own discretion?

  1. In appointing the Prime Minister.

  2. In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration.

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. National Development Council


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration, the President act's in his own discretion.

The five year term of the President is calculated from the

  1. first day of the month he assumes charge

  2. first day of the month following the month he assumed charge

  3. day he assumes charge

  4. date of his election result


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The five year term of the President is calculated from the day he assumes charge.

The President can make laws through ordinances

  1. only on subjects contained in the Concurrent List

  2. on certain subjects even when the Parliament is in session

  3. during the recess of the Parliament

  4. under no circumstances


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The President can make laws through ordinances during the recess of the Parliament. According to Article 123 of Indian Constitution, If at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament are in session, the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinance as the circumstances appear to him to require.

The Chief Minister of a Union Territory, whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

  1. the President

  2. the Prime Minister

  3. the Lt. Governor

  4. the majority party in the legislature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chief Minister of a Union Territory, whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by the Lt. Governor.

The Central Government’s exclusive powers are enumerated in the

  1. Concurrent List

  2. State List

  3. Union List

  4. Federal List


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Central Government’s exclusive powers are enumerated in the Union List.

If the President returns a bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the bill in its original form, then the President

  1. can once again return the bill for further reconsideration

  2. can ask for a referendum on the bill

  3. gives assent to the bill

  4. can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If the President returns a bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the bill in its original form then the President gives assent to the bill.

In addition to the powers mentioned in the Union and Concurrent Lists, the Union Government has the

  1. residuary powers

  2. federal powers

  3. power to legislate in the State List

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In addition to the powers mentioned in the Union and Concurrent Lists, the Union Government has the residuary powers. Matters which are not included in any of the three lists are known as residuary subjects and the right to make laws on these subjects is called residuary power.

Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. The Chief Minister of the state

  2. The Chief Justice of the High Court

  3. The President

  4. The Prime Minister


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The President of India appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the

  1. Hindu Code Bill

  2. PEPSU Appropriation Bill

  3. Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

  4. Dowry Prohibition Bill


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill).

Which of the following taxes is levied by the State Government only?

  1. Entertainment tax

  2. Wealth tax

  3. Income tax

  4. Corporation tax


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Entertainment tax is levied by the state government on various forms of entertainment. Each state taxes different types of entertainment and at varying rates. 

Which of the following features does not belong to a federal government?

  1. The government has two distinct levels, state government and central government.

  2. State governments are agents of central government.

  3. Both central and state government derive powers from the Constitution.

  4. Both central and state government have co-ordinate status.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Part XI(11) of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and the States in India. Both central and state government doesn't have co-ordinate status.

The state government’s responsibility for educational planning is shared by the

  1. Ministry of Programme Implementation

  2. Ministry of Human Resource Development

  3. Ministry of Planning

  4. Ministry of Home Affairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The state government’s responsibility for educational planning is shared by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

How many types of emergencies have been visualised in the constitution of India?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Three types of emergencies have been visualised in the constitution of India National Emergency (under article 352) State Emergency (under article 356) Financial Emergency (under article 360)  

The Centre – State financial distribution takes place on the recommendation of the

  1. Finance Minister

  2. Planning commission

  3. Finance Commission

  4. Sarkaria Commission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre – State financial distribution takes place on the recommendation of the Finance Minister.

Railways is a subject in the

  1. Concurrent list

  2. Union list

  3. State list

  4. Residual list


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Railways is a subject in the union list.

Which of the following subjects is included in the Union List?

  1. Gas and gas works

  2. Marriage and divorce

  3. Agriculture

  4. Extradition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Extradition is included in the Union List. Extradition is the official process whereby one country transfers a suspected or convicted criminal to another country. Between countries, extradition is normally regulated by treaties.

In normal times, the Union Parliament

  1. can legislate on any item in the State List if the President so desires.

  2. can legislate on any item in the State List if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by (2/3rd) majority.

  3. can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority.

  4. cannot legislate on any item in the State List.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In normal times, the Union Parliament can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority.

Which of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India?

  1. Population control and family planning

  2. Public health and sanitation

  3. Capitation taxes

  4. Treasure trove


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Population control and family planning is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.

Who has the Constitutional authority to decide tax share of a state?

  1. Finance Minister

  2. Finance Commission

  3. Planning Commission

  4. Union Cabinet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Finance Commission has the Constitutional authority to decide tax share of a state under article 269 of the Indian Consitution.

A law passed by a state on a concurrent subject gets precedence over the central law if

  1. it was passed earlier than the central law.

  2. it was passed by the State Legislature and approved by the President.

  3. the Supreme Court so decides.

  4. the majority of the State Legislature so decides.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A law passed by a state on a concurrent subject gets precedence over the central law if it was passed by the State Legislature and approved by the President.

Lottery organised by the government of a state comes under the

  1. Union List

  2. State List

  3. Concurrent List

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is correct: Lottery organised by the government of a state comes under the State List. 

The Indian Parliament can invade the State List if I. A subject in the State List assumes National importance. II. A proclamation of emergency has been issued by the President of India. III. The Supreme Court of India authorises the Parliament to do so. Which of the following is/are correct?

  1. II and III

  2. I and II

  3. II alone

  4. III alone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Parliament can invade the State List if I. A subject in the State List assumes National importance. II. A proclamation of emergency has been issued by the President of India.  

In which respect has the Centre – State relation been specifically termed as municipal relation?

  1. Centre’s control of the state in the legislative sphere.

  2. Centre’s control of the state in financial matters.

  3. Centre’s control of the state in administrative sector.

  4. Centre’s control of the state in planning process.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Due to centre’s control of the state in planning process Centre – State relation termed as municipal relation.

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