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 : All doubts and disputes in connection with election of the President are inquired into and decided by _______. (1) the Election Commission (2) the Supreme Court (3) the Parliament (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) the Supreme Court Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be ... date of the decision of the Supreme Court shall not be invalidated by reason of that declaration.
Description : Which one of the following was established with a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? (1) Union Public Service Commission (2) National Human Rights Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: The Election Commission was established by the Constitution of India under Article 324 directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It entrusts the ... legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India.
Description : Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? (1) University Grants Commission (2) National Human Rights Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: University Grants commission, N.H.R.C. and C.V.C are non-constitutional bodies, whereas election commission is a constitutional body under Article 324.
Description : The Constitution of India provides for an Election Commission under Article - (1) 321 (2) 322 (3) 323 (4) 324
Last Answer : (4) 324 Explanation: Constitution of India provides for an election commission under article 324. Article 321 empowers power to extend functions of Public service commission. Under article 322 expenses of public service commission mentioned.
Description : The powers of the Election Commission are given in which Article of the Constitution? -Do You Know?
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Description : Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Election Commission? (1) Article 352 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 360 (4) Article 324
Last Answer : (4) Article 324 Explanation: According to Article 324 of Indian Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all ... elections to the offices of President and Vice-President shall be vested in the Election Commission.
Description : The powers of the Election Commission are given in which Article of the Constitution?
Last Answer : 324
Description : The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the - (1) President of India (2) Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet (3) Election Commission of India (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission of India Explanation: The power to decide the date of an election a state legislative assembly rests with the election commission of India.
Description : One feature is common to the following bodies. Find it out. Supreme Court, Election Commission, UPSC, Office of CAG – (1) They are advisory bodies. (2) They are extra constitutional bodies (3) They are controlled by legislature. (4) They are constitutional bodies.
Last Answer : (4) They are constitutional bodies Explanation: They are all constitutional bodies. Constitutional Bodies in India are formed by the Constitution which helps the Government to run properly ... the administration of specific functions. Some additional bodies help them by providing advisory functions.
Description : Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the Governor has the power to promulgate ordinances during recess of Legislature? (1) 155 (2) 156 (3) 212 (4) 213
Last Answer : (4) 213 Explanation: Governor of an Indian state draws ordinance making power from Article 213 of the constitution. This article empowers the governor to promulgate ordinance on urgent matter during recess of legislature.
Description : The power to decide an Election Petition for the State is vested in the – (1) Parliament (2) Supreme Court (3) High Courts (4) Election Commission
Last Answer : (3) High Courts Explanation: Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that the High Court shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(2) of the Constitution. This was incorporated by an amendment in the year 1966 (Act 47 of 1966).
Description : Which one of the following statements about Electoral Government in India is not correct? (1) The superintendence, direction and control of elections are vested in the Election Commission of India ... has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies.
Last Answer : (4) The Supreme Court of India has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies. Explanation: Under Article 82 of the constitution, ... the delimitation commission demarcates the boundary of parliamentary constituency on the basis of Delimitation Act.
Description : Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to – (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Union Legislature (3) State Legislature (4) Election
Last Answer : (4) Election Explanation: Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the ... 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Description : What happens if either the Parliament or a State Legislature passes any law that is against the Constitution? -SST 10th
Last Answer : If either the Parliament or a State Legislature passes any law that is against the Constitution, the Supreme Court can declare that law as unconstitutional.
Description : Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution empowers the Governor to issue ordinances during recess of the state legislature? (1) Article 210 (2) Article 211 (3) Article 213 (4) Article 214
Last Answer : (3) Article 213 Explanation: Article 213 of Indian Constitution empowers the governor to issue ordinances during recess of the state legislature. Concerning power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances ... restriction on discussion in the legislature. Article 214 deals with high court of states.
Description : Which article gives the power to the parliament to make law on subjects of state lis
Last Answer : 249
Description : While deciding any question relating the disqualification of a member of Parliament, the President shall obtain the opinion of (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Election Commission of India (3) Attorney General of India (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Election Commission of India Explanation: The President seeks the opinion of the Election Commission matters related with disqualification of Member of Parliament.
Description : Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections are settled by - (1) Election Commission of India (2) Joint Committee of Parliament (3) Supreme Court of India (4) Central Election Tribunal
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court of India Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Description : Which one of the following is related to Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (1) Speaker of the Parliament seeking opinion from the Supreme Court (2) Election Commission seeking opinion from the ... seeking opinion from the Supereme Court (4) President of on India seeks opinion law or facts
Last Answer : (4) President of on India seeks opinion law or facts Explanation: The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under ... , nor is it "law declared by the Supreme Court", hence not binding on subordinate courts.
Description : To whome can a case of dispute in the election of the President of India be referred to? (1) Election Commission (2) Parliament (3) Supreme Court of India (4) Cabinet
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court of India Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President ... and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, an election petition can be filed before the Supreme Court.
Description : The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the - (1) Parliament (2) Election Commission (3) Supreme Court (4) High Court
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Description : The responsibility of preparation of electoral roll in India rests with the – (1) Parliament (2) Local Administration (3) Election Commission (4) Returning Officer
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: The Election Commission is a statutory body sat up under Article 324 of the Constitution of India for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the ... every state and the elections to the offices of the President and Vice President of India.
Description : Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and VicePresidential Elections are settled by: (A) Election Commission of India (B) Joint Committee of Parliament (C) Supreme Court of India (D) Central Election Tribunal
Last Answer : Answer: C According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and ... Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, an election pe tition can be filed before the Supreme Court.
Description : The State Election Commission conducts, controls and supervises Municipal elections under - (1) Article 240 (1) (2) Article 241 (2) (3) Article 243 (K) (4) Article 245 (4)
Last Answer : (3) Article 243 (K) Explanation: According to Article 243 (K), the superintendence, rp direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections ... in a State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
Description : Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament? (1) The Supreme Court (2) The Election Commission (3) The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission
Last Answer : (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission Explanation: Disqualification in matters relating to defection is decided by the Speaker or the Chairman of the House depending upon ... Election Commission, passes the final orders even if the dispute is adjudicated by the Courts.
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 : Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India? (1) Election Commission (2) NITI Aayog (3) Finance Commission (4) Inter State Council
Last Answer : (2) NITI Aayog
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 : The Election Commission is established under the Article – (1) Article-355 (2) Artacie-256 (3) Article-324 (4) Article-320
Last Answer : (3) Article-324 Explanation: Under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of elections to both Houses of Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in ... the Commission to conduct the elections to the offices of the President and VicePresident of India.
Description : The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the – (1) Governor (2) Parliament (3) High Court (4) State Legislature
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: Proposals for abolition or reestablishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re ... state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
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 : Which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India (2) The ... made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
Last Answer : (3) Punishments can he prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part 111 of the Constitution of India Explanation: The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights ... law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.
Description : Which one of the following Commissions is not provided in the Constitution of India? (1) Planning Commission (2) UPSC (3) Finance Commission (4) Election Commission
Last Answer : (1) Planning Commission Explanation: The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950. It is not provided in the constitution of India.
Description : Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers parliament to legislate on a subject of the state list? (1) Article 115 (2) Article 116 (3) Article 226 (4) Article 249
Last Answer : (4) Article 249 Explanation: Article 249 empowers the power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list in the national interest. Article 226 gives power of high courts to issue certain writs. Article 116 deals with votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants.
Description : The following information's are exemption from disclosure a) Information disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India b) Information which has been expressly forbidden ... of which would harm the competitive position of third party. e) All the above
Last Answer : e) All the above
Description : Article 60 of the Indian Constitution refers to: (1) Election of the President of India (2) Oath of the President (3) Impeachment of the President (4) Vice President of India
Last Answer : (2) Oath of the President Explanation: Article 60 of the Indian Constitution deals with the oath of the President. It states that every President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe ... Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court available.
Description : Which of the following is not provided in the constitution? (1) Election Commission (2) Finance Commission (3) Public Service Commission (4) Planning Commission
Last Answer : (4) Planning Commission Explanation: The Planning Commission was an extra constitutional body that was not defined in Constitution of India. It was established in March 1950 by an executive resolution of ... of the Advisory Planning Board constituted in 1946, under the chairman of K C Neogi.
Description : Which of the following statements are correct about Lok Sabha ? (a) The Constitution puts a limit on the size of the Lok Sabha. (b) The size and shape of the Parliamentary Constituencies is determined by the Election Commission. (c) First - ... (c) (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Article 243 of the Constitution of India inserted by a Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following? (1) Extending the benefits of Reservation on the basis of Mandal Commission ... include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in the list of official languages (4) Panchayati Raj System
Last Answer : (4) Panchayati Raj System Explanation: Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with panchayati raj. It defines what a district, or gram sabha, or panchayat, means. It states that " ... institution (by whatever name called) of selfgovernment constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas".
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 : Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language? (1) The Supreme Court Rules, 1966 (2) A Legislation made by the Parliament (3) Article 145 of the Constitution of India (4) Article 348 of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) Article 348 of the Constitution of India Explanation: Article 348 of Indian Constitution mentions the language to be used in Supreme Court and the High Courts. According to the article 348, the language of all proceedings in the Supreme court and in every high court shall be English.
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 : According to Article 75 (3) of the Constitution of India the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the – (1) President (2) Parliament (3) Lok Sabha (4) Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
Description : According to Article 120 of the Constitution of India, the business in Parliament shall be transacted in (A) English only (B) Hindi only (C) English and Hindi both (D) All the languages included in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
Last Answer : Answer: B Article 120: Language to be used in Parliament 1) Notwithstanding anything in pa rt XVII, but subject to the provisions of article 348, business in Parliament shall be ... member who cannot adequately express himself in Hindi or in English to address the House in his mothertongue
Description : What happens if either the Parliament or a State Legislature -SST 10th
Last Answer : If any law is passed that is against the Constitution, it is declared invalid by the Supreme Court.
Description : Who can initiate impeachment of the President? (1) 1/4th members of either House of Parliament (2) Half of the members of either House of Parliament (3) Half of the State Legislatures (4) 1/3rd members of any State Legislature
Last Answer : (1) 1/4th members of either House of Parliament Explanation: The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment. A President can be removed for violation of the Constitution ... is then sent to the other house. The other house investigates the charges that have been made
Description : The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State list - (1) by the wish of the President (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution (3) under any circumstances (4) by asking the legislature of the concerned state
Last Answer : (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha passes any of the subjects of the state list with 2/3 majority of the House, declaring the subjects to have national importance then According to Art. 249 of the Constitution parliament acquire the power to make laws.
Description : An ordinance issued by Governor is subject to approval by – (1) The President (2) The State Legislature (3) The State Council of Ministers (4) The Parliament
Last Answer : (2) The State Legislature Explanation: Article 213 of the constitution provides that Governor of the state can promulgate ordinance. The same article states that once an ordinance is passed, it should ... both the houses and approved by then within six weeks of their respective dates of reassembly.