Description : What are the 'residuary powers'? (1) Powers which are enumerated in the State List (2) Powers which are included in the Union List (3) Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List (4) Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Last Answer : - (4) Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists Explanation:Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any ... shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
Description : Who can legislate on those residual matters which are not mentioned in Central/ State/Concurrent lists? (1) State legislatures exclusively (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after State legislatures concur (4) Parliament or State legislatures as adjudicated by the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (4) Parliament or State legislatures as adjudicated by the Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated ... to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
Description : Which one among the following pairs of level of government and legislative power is not correctly matched? (1) Central Government : Union List (2) Local Governments : Residuary powers (3) State Governments : State List (4) Central and State Government : Concurrent List
Last Answer : (2) Local Governments : Residuary powers Explanation: The State list contains 66 subjects of local or state importance. The state governments have the authority to make laws on these ... Power retained by a governmental authority after certain powers have been delegated to other authorities.
Description : The Panchayati Raj is included in the - (1) Union list (2) State list (3) Concurrent list (4) Residuary list
Last Answer : (2) State list Explanation: Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list - III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
Description : The entry "Public health and Sanitation" is included in the Constitution of India in - (1) Union List (2) State List (3) Concurrent List (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) State List Explanation: The entry "public health and sanitation" is included in the state list of the constitution of India. The legislative section is divided into three lists - Union list, State list and Concurrent list.
Description : In our Constitution, Economic Planning is included in – (1) Union list (2) State list (3) Concurrent list (4) Not specified list
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent list Explanation: Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and the States in India. Concurrent list consists of ... , trade unions, labour welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.
Description : The "Residuary Powers" (not mentioned in the Union, State or Concurrent lists of the Constitution) are vested in – (1) President of India (2) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha (3) State Legislature (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Explanation: Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. All residuary ... and Australia the residuary powers are given to the States. In Canada they vest in the Union.
Description : Education as a subject of legislation figures in the - (1) Union List (2) State List (3) Concurrent List (4) Residuary Powers
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent List Explanation: Education is a subject which touches every person, every family and every institution in this country. Because it is such a sensitive subject, any reform of the ... handled with great sensitivity and care. Education came into the Concurrent List way back in 1976.
Description : The item 'Education' belongs Lo the – (1) Union List (2) State List (3) Concurrent List (4) Residuary Subjects
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent List Explanation: The subjects defined and enlisted under the List-III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, form the joint domain of both the State Governments ... conflict. In India, article 254 of the Constitution primarily seeks to incorporate such a mechanism.
Description : Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list? (1) Agriculture (2) Education (3) Police (4) Defence
Last Answer : (2) Education Explanation: Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
Description : Economic planning is a subject defined in which of the following lists – (i) In the state list (ii) In the Union list (iii) In the concurrent list (iv) Unspecified in any special list
Last Answer : (iii) In the concurrent list
Description : The civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which has been authorised by the Constitution to make legal laws? (1) Centre, by the Union List of the Constitution (2) ... by the Concurrent List of the Constitution (4) Religious authorities which have relation to individual affairs
Last Answer : (3) Centre and States, by the Concurrent List of the Constitution Explanation: Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and ... , trade unions, labour welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.
Description : The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India contains - (1) provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List ( ... recognized languages (4) provisions about the disqualification of Members of Legislatures on grounds of defection
Last Answer : (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List Explanation: The Seventh Schedule is given under Article 246 and includes The union (central government) state, and concurrent lists of responsibilities.
Description : The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India deals with : (1) provisions related to the administration of tribal areas. (2) allocation of seats in the Council of States. (3) the Union List, The State List and the Concurrent List. (4) recognized languages of the Union of India.
Last Answer : (2) allocation of seats in the Council of States Explanation: The Fourth Schedule [Articles 4(1) and 80(2)] of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) per State or Union Territory.
Description : "Residuary powers" under the Indian Constitution means - (1) the powers relating to International Affairs. (2) the powers relating to Internal Emergency. (3) the powers, which can be exercised ... powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Last Answer : (4) the powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Description : With reference to the Constitution of India, which on the following pairs is not matched? (1) Forests : Concurrent List (2) Stock Exchanges : Concurrent list (3) Post office saving Bank : Union List (4) Public Health : State list
Last Answer : (2) Stock Exchanges : Concurrent list Explanation: Stock exchange and future markets are listed in the Union list, but not in the concurrent list.
Description : Article 249 of the Indian Constitution is associated with the functions of - (1) The concurrent list (2) The state list (3) The president (4) The union list
Last Answer : (2) The state list Explanation: Article 249 of the Indian Constitution is associated with the functions of the state list. If the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less ... in the resolution. Concurrent list of 52 items is mentioned in 7th schedule in article 246.
Description : The Parliament enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in (1) the Union List (2) the Concurrent List (3) the State List (4) Both (1) and (2)
Last Answer : (1) the Union List Explanation: Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. The parliament of India enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in the Union List.
Description : The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in – (1) The Union List (2) The State List (3) The Concurrent List (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (2) The State List Explanation: The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local selfgovernment for villages.
Description : Although Union List, State List and Concurrent List cover the entire legislative business, yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item? (1) Parliament only (2) State Legislature only (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) Neither (1) nor (2)
Last Answer : (1) Parliament only Explanation: The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union ... , and courts generally have interpreted the sphere of the powers to be enumerated in a liberal way.
Description : In which of the following list docs the subject 'planning' figure? (1) State List (2) Concurrent List (3) Residuary List (4) Union List
Last Answer : (2) Concurrent List Explanation: 'Planning' has been included in Concurrent List.
Description : Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in - (1) the Union List (2) the State List (3) the Concurrent List (4) the Residuary Powers
Last Answer : (2) the State List Explanation: Public order as an item in the constitution figures in the state list under seventh schedule of the constitution.
Description : On the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list, laws may be enacted by the – (1) States and the Union (2) Union alone (3) States alone (4) States and the Union territories
Last Answer : (1) States and the Union Explanation: The Concurrent List contains subjects defined and enlisted under the List - HI of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint ... and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India under these subjects.
Description : Which item out of the following is contained in the concurrent list? (1) Trade Unions (2) Agriculture (3) Tolls (4) Markets and Fairs
Last Answer : (1) Trade Unions Explanation: The Concurrent List of Indian Constitution comprises subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint ... to make water a part of the concurrent list, moving it away from being a state subject.
Description : The concept of Concurrent List in Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of – (1) Japan (2) Canada (3) Australia (4) U.S.A.
Last Answer : (3) Australia Explanation: The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from Australia. From the Australian constitution, India also borrowed the features of Freedom of Trade, Commerce And Inter State Trade, and Joint Sitting In The Parliament.
Description : Which one of the following is a subject of the concurrent list? (1) Police (2) Criminal matters (3) Radio and Television (4) Foreign Affairs.
Last Answer : (2) Criminal matters Explanation: Criminal matters is a subject of the concurrent list.
Description : The concurrent list in the Indian Constitution is adopted from the Constitution of – (1) U.S.A. (2) Canada (3) Germany (4) Australia
Last Answer : (4) Australia Explanation: The Constitution of India bonowed the following features from Australia: concurrent list; language of the preamble; and provisions regarding trade, commerce and intercourse.
Description : The idea of concurrent list in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from - (1) USA (2) Switzerland (3) Australia (4) U.S.S.R.
Last Answer : (3) Australia Explanation: The ides of concurrent list, provision regarding trade, commerce and intercourse, languages of preamble have been borrowed from Australia.
Description : In the Indian Constitution Criminal Procedure is included in the (a) Concurrent list (b) Union list (c) State list (d) Either a. or b.
Last Answer : (a) Concurrent list
Description : Which one of the following subjects is included in the Concurrent List? (a) Trade (b) Commerce (c) Agriculture
Last Answer : Which one of the following subjects is included in the Concurrent List? (a) Trade (b) Commerce (c) Agriculture (d) Marriage
Description : Education as a subject of legislation figures in the (A) Union List (B) State List (C) Concurrent List (D) Residuary Powers
Last Answer : (C) Concurrent List
Description : If the Union Parliament is to assume legislative power over and subject included in the State List, the resolution to the effect has to be passed by which of the following? (1) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and ... of the concerned States (2) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Rajya Sabha Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes ... by two-thirds of the members present and voting. The resolution remains in force for one year.
Description : Which one of the following is not included in the state list in the Constitution of India? (1) Criminal procedure code (2) Police (3) Law and order (4) Prison
Last Answer : (1) Criminal procedure code Explanation: Criminal procedure code is not included in the state list.
Description : Which opinion is not correct? (A) Education is a subject of concurrent list of VII schedule of Constitution of India (B) University Grants Commission is a statutory body (C) Patent, inventions ... D) Indian Council of Social Science Research is a statutory body related to research in social sciences
Last Answer : Answer: C State Election Commission: The power of superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the local government bodies vest with the State Election Commissions as envisaged in Article 243K ... of elections to the office of the President of India and the Vice-President of India
Description : A Unitary form of government is that in which all the powers are concentrated in the hands of – (1) Local government (2) Central government (3) Provincial government (4) Panchayats
Last Answer : (2) Central government Explanation: Unitary form is a form of government in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized government. The central government is supreme, and the ... only powers that the central government has delegated to them. It contrasts with a federal system.
Description : Indian Constitution has divided the powers and function of the state into – (1) two lists (2) three lists (3) four lists (4) five lists
Last Answer : (2) three lists Explanation: There are three lists detailing the powers, functions and sharing of these among the Union and the States in India. The List I or the Union List, List II or the State List and List III or the Concurrent List are included in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
Description : Which one of the following is an item included in the list of Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen inthe Constitution? (1) To practice secularism, (2) To develop scientific temper, humanism and the ... correctly. (4) Not to assault any public servant in the (during) performance of his duties.
Last Answer : (2) To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform Explanation: The fundamental duty is: to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. There are 11 fundamental duties under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : Which of the following items is under the State List? (1) Agriculture (2) Criminal Law (3) Education (4) Defence
Last Answer : (1) Agriculture Explanation: There are 66 subjects defined and enlisted under the List - II of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the exclusive domain of each one ... education and research; protection against pests and prevention of plant diseases, is one such subject.
Description : Which of the following is a feature to both the Indian Federation and the American Federation? (1) A single citizenship (2) Dual judiciary (3) Three Lists in the Constitution (4) A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution
Last Answer : (4) A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution Explanation: According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the ... and advisory jurisdiction. It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court. of India was established.
Description : Which of the following statements correctly describes the fourth schedule of the Constitution of India? (1) It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the States. (2) It contains the ... regarding the administration of tribal areas. (4) It allocates seats in the council of states.
Last Answer : (4) It allocates seats in the council of states. Explanation: The fourth schedule of the constitution is about allocation of seats in the council of states. Fourth Schedule [Articles 4(1) and 80( ... allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) per State or Union Territory.
Description : Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains the three lists that divide powers between the Union and the sates? (1) Fifth (2) Sixth (3) Seventh (4) Eigth
Last Answer : (3) Seventh Explanation: 7th Schedule gives allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains 3 lists: Union List (97 Subjects) States List (66 subjects) Concurrent List (52 subjects).
Description : Where is the Constitutional power located enabling the Central Government to legislate on cow slaughter? (1) Entry 17, List III in Schedule VII-Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (2) Residuary Powers under Art. 248 (3) Emergency Powers (4) Art. 48 in the Directive Principles
Last Answer : (4) Art. 48 in the Directive Principles Explanation: Article 48 of the Indian Constitution calls upon the state to improve animal husbandry and agriculture. It states that the State shall endeavour ... the breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
Description : What provision in the Constitution enabled the Central Government to impose the service tax and to expand its span? (1) List I, Schedule VII (2) List III, Schedule VII (3) Residuary Powers under Article 248 (4) Emergency Powers
Last Answer : (3) Residuary Powers under Article 248 Explanation: Under the Residuary powers of legislation enumerated in Article 248 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to ... the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
Description : 1. In respect of which states has Union Parliament power to legislate on the subjects of all three lists? 2. What is the most soluble in water? 3. What is the effect of inflation on tax revenue ... occurs in entropy? 19. Where is Peaty soil found? 20. Which were the contemporaries of Kanishka ?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Union Territories 2. Sugar 3. Fiscal drag 4. Japan 5. Vasumitra 6. Isotope Technology 7. Second incisor 8. The State Legislature 9. Approximately 3200000 sq. km 10. Desire to ... Parushni (Ravi) 16. Increase 17. Union List 18. Increases 19. Kerala 20. Nagarjuna, Asvaqhosha, Vasumitra
Description : In the definition of armed forces under the Protection of Human Rights Act, which of the following is not included? (1) Navy (2) Armed Forces of the State (3) Military (4) Air Force
Last Answer : (2) Armed Forces of the State Explanation: In the definition of armed forces under the Protection of Human Rights Act, Armed Forces of the state are not included.
Description : Concept of welfare state in Indian Constitution is included in - (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles of State Policy (3) Citizenship (4) Provision of Election Commission
Last Answer : (2) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The directive principles of state policy are the guidelines given to the central and state government of India. These provisions are contained in part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India and these are not enforceable by any court.
Description : How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union territories not included)? (1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 5
Last Answer : (2) 3 Explanation: Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over two states-Mumbai and Goa; Guwahti High Court has jurisdiction over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland; Punjab and Haryana High Court has jurisdiction over Punjab and Haryana.
Description : According to Article 120 of the Constitution of India, the business in Parliament shall be transacted in- (1) English only (2) Hindi only (3) English and Hindi both (4) All the languages included in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) English and Hindi both Explanation: Article 120: Language to be used in Parliament- (1) Notwithstanding anything in part XVII, but subject to the provisions of article 348, business in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or in English.
Description : Which one the following statements is not correct? (1) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both houses of Parliament separately with special majority (2) Constitutional cases in Supreme ... Freedom of speech and expression. (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India
Last Answer : (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as sccond Vice President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.