Description : Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System? (1) Dual citizenship (2) Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments (3) Supremacy of the Constitution (4) Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Last Answer : (1) Dual citizenship Explanation: Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9 ... other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
Description : India is a federal state because its Constitution provides for - (1) dual citizenship. (2) division of powers between the Union and the States. (3) a written constitution. (4) election of members of Parliament by the people.
Last Answer : (2) division of powers between the Union and the States. Explanation: India has borrowed the concept of federalism from Canada. In this system there is clear division of powers between the union and States.
Description : Which one of the following is not an essential element of a federal form of government? (1) Written Constitution (2) Independent judiciary (3) Division of power (4) Separation of powers
Last Answer : (4) Separation of powers Explanation: In a federal form of government separation of powers is not an essential element. A federal state is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self ... of government in which a division of powers between central govt. and regional govt. eg. India.
Description : Division of Powers and Independent Judiciary are the two important features of – (1) Socialist form of Government (2) Unitary form of Government (3) Democratic form of Government (4) Federal form of Government
Last Answer : (3) Democratic form of Government Explanation: The principle of separation of powers is the foundation for a democratic state based on the rule of law. The judicial power dispenses justice ... of an independent judiciary in a democratic government distinguishes that system from a totalitarian one.
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 one of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? (1) Federal Government (2) Independence of Judiciary (3) Parliamentary Government (4) Dual Citizenship
Last Answer : (4) Dual Citizenship Explanation: The idea of single citizenship is borrowed from British constitution.
Description : What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal? (1) Relationship between legislature and executive (2) Relationship between executive and judiciary (3) Relationship ... Centre and States (4) Relationship between the legislature, executive and judicial wings of government
Last Answer : (3) Relationship between the Centre and States Explanation: The basic principles of federalism are the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.
Description : The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by - (1) Simple majority of the Parliament (2) Two-third majority of the Parliament (3) Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states Explanation: Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
Description : Division of powers is the principle of – (1) Unitary form of Government (2) Federal form of Government (3) Socialist form of Government (4) Republican form of Government
Last Answer : (2) Federal form of Government Explanation: The separation of powers, often imprecisely used interchangeably with the trias politica principle, is a model for the governance of a state. ... often overlooked principle of dividing governmental power among the federal, state, and local governments.
Description : Which of the following statements about the federal system in India are true? I. The Constitution of India provides for a three-fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the State Government. II. Both the Union and ... III (2) II, III and IV (3) I, III and IV (4) I, II and IV
Last Answer : (3) I, III and IV
Description : Which of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? (1) The Constitution creates a strong Centre. (2) The Constitution provides for a single judiciary. (3) The Constitution provides ... (4) The Constitution provides equal representation to the States in the Upper House of the Parliament.
Last Answer : (4) The Constitution provides equal representation to the States in the Upper House of the Parliament. Explanation: Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between central authority and various constituent units of the country.
Description : Which of the following is not a feature of Indian Constitution? (1) Parliamentary form of Government (2) independence of Judiciary (3) Presidential form of Government (4) Federal Government
Last Answer : (3) Presidential form of Government Explanation: 'Presidential Form of Government' is not a feature of Indian Constitution.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (1) Indian Parliament is supreme. (2) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (3) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (4) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (1) Indian Parliament is supreme Explanation: Though the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, the legislation passed by parliament may be challenged in Supreme Court. The ... houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of – (1) Unitary government (2) Federal government (3) Parliamentary government (4) Presidential government
Last Answer : (2) Federal government Explanation: The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
Description : Dual citizenship is an important feature in which form of government? (1) Parliamentary (2) Federal (3) Unitary (4) Authoritarian
Last Answer : (2) Federal Explanation: It is a feature of federal government. Under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the ... , are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they are deemed to reside.
Description : The growth of judicial power over the last one hundred years in liberal democracies have taken place because - (1) The constitutions have given the judiciary more powers (2) Acceptance of the theory of separation of powers (3) The U. N. Directives (4) Protect Human Rights
Last Answer : (4) Protect Human Rights Explanation: The growth of Judicial Power over the last one hundred years in liberal democracies has taken place to protect Human rights.
Description : Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? (1) There is an independent judiciary in India. (2) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States. (3) The ... representation in the Rajya Sabha. (4) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
Last Answer : (4) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units. Explanation: Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among the states unlike the American federation. So, "D" is not the feature of Indian federalism.
Description : In a federal Government the states enjoy – (1) original powers (2) powers delegated by the Centre (3) powers given by the Constitution (4) powers given by the people
Last Answer : (3) powers given by the Constitution Explanation: The powers enjoyed by states or the units in a federal government is derived from the constitution. The constitution of any federation clearly ... of these powers, maintaining checks and balances between the legislature, executive and the judiciary.
Description : Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system? (1) There are two distinct levels of government (2) The responsibilities and powers of each level of ... Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Last Answer : (3) There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government Explanation: One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power ... importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
Description : Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India? (1) Fundamental rights (2) Independence of judiciary (3) Federalism (4) The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Last Answer : (4) The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution. Explanation: The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
Description : The guardian of fundamental rights is - (1) Judiciary (2) Executive (3) Parliament (4) None of above
Last Answer : (1) Judiciary Explanation: Judiciary is the guardian of fundamental rights.
Description : The term "Fourth Estate" is used for – (1) The Press and Newspaper (2) Parliament (3) Judiciary (4) The Executive
Last Answer : (1) The Press and Newspaper Explanation: The Fourth Estate (or fourth estate) is a societal or political force or institution whose influence is not consistently or officially recognized. "Fourth Estate" most commonly refers to the news media; especially print journalism or 'The Press."
Description : The Indian Judiciary is headed by : (1) The president (2) The prime minister (3) The supreme court (4) The parliament
Last Answer : (3) The supreme court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal. According to the Constitution, the role of the Supreme Court is guardian of Constitution & that of a federal court.
Description : Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government? (1) Flexibility of the Constitution (2) Fusion of Executive and Legislature (3) Judicial Supremacy (4) Parliamentary Sovereignty
Last Answer : (2) Fusion of Executive and Legislature Explanation: A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy ... to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
Description : The Presidential Government operates on the principle of – (1) Division of Powers between Centre and Slates (2) Centralisation of Powers (3) Balance of Powers (4) Separation of Powers
Last Answer : (4) Separation of Powers Explanation: In democratic systems of governance based on the trias politjca, a fundamental parallel and a fundamental difference exists between presidential systems and constitutional ... the United States, with unitary executive) or a government, headed by a prime minister
Description : What is the principle behind the constitution division powers federal and state government?
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Description : Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to regulate right of citizenship? (1) Article 8 (2) Article 9 (3) Article 10 (4) Article 11
Last Answer : (4) Article 11 Explanation: Article 11 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law. The parliament can make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship.
Description : Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for ac-quisition of citizenship? (1) Election Commission (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Parliament & Assemblies
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: The Constitution of India provides a single citizenship for the entire country. The Citizenship Act enacted by the Parliament in 1955 provides for acquisition, ... The Act provides for acquisition of Indian Citizenship by birth, descent, registration and naturalization.
Description : The main feature of the Federal State is (1) Decentralisation (2) Centralisation (3) Theory of separation of powers (4) Sovereignty
Last Answer : (1) Decentralisation Explanation: Decentralization is one of the key features of a federal state. In a federal state, sovereignty and the power to govern are constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units (such as states or provinces).
Description : If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then - (1) the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved. (2) ... Article 19 is suspended in that State. (4) the President can make laws relating to that State.
Last Answer : (2) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament. Explanation: The President's Rule can be proclaimed under Article 356... He can declare ... of the state legislature are to be exercised by the Parliament. So "B" is the right answer.
Description : Residuary powers in the Indian Constitution have been assigned to – (1) Union Parliament only (2) State Legislatures only (3) Both Union parliament and State Legislatures (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) Union Parliament only Explanation: Article 248 of Indian constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the ... courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
Description : Which one of the following features of citizenship in India is correct? (1) Dual citizenship of the State and Nation (2) Single citizenship of a State (3) Single citizenship of whole of India (4) Dual citizenship of India and another Country
Last Answer : (3) Single citizenship of whole of India
Description : Economic presence of the government in social realm is found under - (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Fundamental Duties (3) Directive Principles of State Policy (4) Policy for determining citizenship
Last Answer : (3) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism; and relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
Description : In a Parliamentary form of Government – (1) The Legislature is responsible to the Judiciary (2) The Executive is responsible to the Legislature (3) The Legislature is responsible to the Executive (4) The Judiciary is responsible to the Legislature
Last Answer : (2) The Executive is responsible to the Legislature Explanation: A parliamentary system is a system of democratic crovernance of a state where the executive branch 6 derives its democratic legitimacy ... , the head of government is the prime minister. India has parliamentary form of government.
Description : In Presidential Government, the President is – (1) independent of the Legislature (2) dependent on the Legislature (3) dependent on the Judiciary (4) bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (1) independent of the Legislature Explanation: Presidential Government is a system of government in which the president is constitutionally independent of the legislature. In it, the head of ... separate from the legislative branch. The United States, for instance, has a presidential system.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : (2) An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. Explanation: In all democracies an assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on ... consists of elected representative of the people, it exercises authority over the government.
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 : Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with - (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution (2) financial emergency (3) reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha (4) Official Language of the Union of India
Last Answer : (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution Explanation: The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
Description : Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by: (1) Powers of the President of India (2) Judicial Review (3) Powers of the Prime Minister of India (4) Leader of the opposition
Last Answer : (2) Judicial Review Explanation: Sovereignty of Indian parliament is restricted by judicial review. The concept also holds that the legislative body may change or repeal any previous legislation, and so that it is not bound by written law (in some cases, even a constitution) or by precedent.
Description : All the executive powers in Indian Constitution are vested with - (1) Prime Minister (2) Council of Ministers (3) President (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (1) Prime Minister Explanation: All the executive powers are vested with Prime Minister.
Description : The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Parliament (4) States
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II ... shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
Description : The Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the Indian Union in which of the following? (1) The prime minister (2) The president (3) The council of ministers (4) The parliament
Last Answer : (2) The president Explanation: Executive powers of the Indian Union refers to the President.
Description : Parliamentary Supremacy is the definite feature of the political system in (1) UK (3) Canada (2) India (4) Australia
Last Answer : (1) UK Explanation: 'Parliamentary Supremacy' is the definite feature of the political system in U.K.
Description : The presidential system operates on the principle of – (1) Division of powers (2) Separation of powers (3) Fusion of powers (4) Balance of powers
Last Answer : (2) Separation of powers Explanation: The presidential system operates on the principle of separation of powers. India follows a parliamentary system of government, which offers a clear separation of powers.
Description : Which of the following schedules deals with the division of powers between union and states? (1) fourth schedule (2) sixth schedule (3) seventh schedule (4) ninth schedule
Last Answer : (3) seventh schedule Explanation: The seventh schedule of the Constitution deals with the division of powers between union and states. Article 246 - The union (central government), state, and ... , Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh. 4th schedule is about allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha.
Description : Who among the following determines the authority who shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each State into territorial constituencies? (1) The President of ... Parliament of India (3) The Chief Election Commissioner of India (4) The Lok Sabha alone
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament of India Explanation: According to article 82 of Indian Constitution, the parliament of India shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each state into territorial constituencies.
Description : In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from – (1) England (2) U.S.A. (3) Canada (4) France
Last Answer : (1) England Explanation: The Indian Constitution borrowed such features as parliamentary form of government, introduction of Speaker and his role, the concept of single citizenship, the Rule of law ... and nationality law and the Constitution of India provide single citizenship for all of India.
Description : A federal government is in the shape of (1) Command by the Centre (2) Appeal from the States (3) Agreement between the Centre and the States (4) Single Party Rule
Last Answer : (3) Agreement between the Centre and the States Explanation: A federation is a political entity characterized by a union of partially selfgoverning states or regions under a central (federal) ... structure found in a federation is marked by agreement between the centre and the states.
Description : What is the importance of judiciary in a federal government ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The judiciary plays an important role in overseeing the implementation of constitutional provisions and procedures. In case of any dispute about the division of powers, the High Courts and the Supreme Court make a decision.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (A) Indian Parliament is supreme. (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (C) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (D) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review.