Description : According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and ... is not covered by the Article? (1) Jharkhand (2) Punjab (3) Madhya Pradesh (4) Odisha
Last Answer : (2) Punjab Explanation: According to Article 164(1) in the State of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of ... of the Scheduled Casks and backward classes or any other work. Punjab is not covered by the Article.
Description : The Governor of a State is appointed by (1) the Prime Minister (2) the Chief Justice of India (3) the President (4) the Chief Justice of the High Court
Last Answer : (3) the President Explanation: The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Description : Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by - (1) President of India (2) Governor of the State (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
Description : The Governor of an Indian State is appointed by the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister (3) ChiefJustice of High Court (4) Chief Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Governors of the states have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. He/she is appointed by the President for a term of 5 years.
Description : Who among the following appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India? (1) Chief Minister of a state (2) A member of the State Public Service Commission (3) Advocate General (4) Vice Chancellor of a State University
Last Answer : (2) A member of the State Public Service Commission Explanation: A member of the State Public Service Commission appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India.
Description : The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by – (1) The President (2) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (3) Governor of the State (4) Chief Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state.
Description : The Chief Minister is appointed by – (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of High Court (3) Governor (4) President of the Party
Last Answer : (3) Governor Explanation: A Chief Minister is elected by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an assembly majority, and serves a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
Description : The Chief Minister is appointed by – (1) the Governor (2) the President (3) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (4) the Chief Justice of High Court
Last Answer : (1) the Governor Explanation: A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators ... a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
Description : Judges of the district court are appointed by: (1) Governor (2) Chief Minister (3) Law Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (1) Governor Explanation: The judges of subordinate courts are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State. A minimum of seven years of practice as a lawyer at bar is a necessary qualification.
Description : The Governor may recommend the imposition of the President's rule in the state (1) on the recommendation of the State Legislature (2) on the recommendation of the President (3) on the ... Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) if he is convinced thai the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India Explanation: President's rule refers to Article 356 of ... 356 is invoked if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any states of India.
Description : Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area? (1) Governor (2) Chief Minister (3) Prime Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
Description : State Governor is appointed by - (1) Central Cabinet (2) Chief justice of Supreme Court (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President of India
Last Answer : (4) President of India Explanation: The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Description : A Sitting Judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with - (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Justice of the ... of the concerned State (3) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) the President
Last Answer : (2) the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State Explanation: A sitting judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State.
Description : The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by - (1) President (2) Governor (3) Chief Justice of India (4) President on the advice of Governor of the state concerned and the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (4) President on the advice of Governor of the state concerned and the Chief Justice of India Explanation: Judges in High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High Courts are headed by a Chief Justice.
Description : The Advocate General in each state is – (1) appointed by the Governor (2) appointed by the President (3) appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court (4) appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) appointed by the Governor Explanation: In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney ... is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
Description : The state CIC/ IC are appointed by a) The president on the recommendation of the a committee b) The Governor on the recommendation of the a committee c) The chief justice of India d) The prime minister of India
Last Answer : b) The Governor on the recommendation of the a committee
Description : Who among the following appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India? (A) Chief Minister of a State (B) A member of the State Public Service Commission (C) Advocate-General (D) Vice-Chancellor of a State University
Last Answer : (B) A member of the State Public Service Commission
Description : Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the - (1) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Law Minister
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of Supreme court as per the following procedure. The Government of India proposes the name of the most senior Judge of the ... of the Supreme Court and the Judges of State High Courts, as the President may think necessary.
Description : The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, are appointed by the: (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Parliament of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Serivice Commission, are appointed by the President of India.
Description : The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the President of India (4) the Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (4) the Legislative Assembly Explanation: In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister ... of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
Description : When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to - (1) The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court. (2) Special control exercised ... power of the Governor of the State (4) Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard
Last Answer : (3) Discretionary power of the Governor of the State Explanation: According to Article 227(b), the Chief Justice of High Court when acts in an administrative capacity, any rules made by him ... inconsistent with the provision of any law in force and requires the previous approval of the governor.
Description : In India who is the executive head of the state? (1) Prime Minister (2) The President (3) The Chief justice of Supreme Court (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (2) The President Explanation: The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
Description : In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by : (1) the advice of former Chief Minister (2) the advice of the Prime Minister (3) the advice of the President of India (4) his own discretion
Last Answer : (4) his own discretion Explanation: The Governor can use discretionary powers: a) If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister; b) During ... d) He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.
Description : According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Chief Justice (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to ... emergency (article 352); State emergency (article 356); Financial emergency (article 360).
Description : Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the – (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (3) Prime Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: The most senior judge In the Supreme Court is appointed by the President as the Chief Justice. Article 124 of the Constitution of India provides for the manner of appointing judges to the Supreme Court
Description : Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the – (1) Governor of the State (2) Chief Minister of the State (3) Speaker of Legislative Assembly (4) Finance Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) Governor of the State Explanation: No money bill can be' introduced in the State Legislative Assembly without the prior permission of the Governor. Besides, the annual and supplementary budgets are introduced in the Assembly in the name of the Governor.
Description : The `Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by - (1) The Governor of the state (2) The Chief Minister of the state (3) The State Finance Minister (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) The Governor of the state Explanation: Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution - this is in the nature of an imprest ... him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.
Description : Who has the power of annulment or suspension of Acts and Resolutions of the Autonomous District and Regional Councils? (1) The Governor (2) The President (3) The Chief Minister of the State (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The President Explanation: Article 370 of the Indian constitution is an article that gives autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The article is drafted in Part XXI of the Constitution: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions.
Description : Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission? (1) Chief Minister (2) Governor (3) Chief Justice (4) Vice President
Last Answer : (2) Governor Explanation: As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Description : Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board? (1) Governor (2) Chief Minister (3) Leader of the Opposition (4) Speaker
Last Answer : (2) Chief Minister Explanation: The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission ... boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
Description : Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the Finance Minister (4) the Speaker
Last Answer : (1) the Governor Explanation: The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
Description : A group of 4 persons joins in javelin throw competition. The best player scored 42.5 points. If he had scored 46 points, the average score for the team would have been 42. The number of points the team scored. A) 164.5 B) 166.5 C) 169.7 D) 162.5
Last Answer : A) Let the total score be ‘x’. (X+46 – 42.5)/4 = 42 X + 3.5 = 42 * 4 X + 3.5 = 168 X = 168 – 3.5 X = 164.5
Description : When the posts of both the President and the Vice President are vacant who among the following officiates as President? (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) The Lt. Governor of Delhi (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution of India provides that the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India in the event of the offices of both the President ... . Zakir Hussain, died in office, the Vice President, Mr. VV Giri, acted as the President.
Description : Who is the chief advisor to the Governor? (1) Chief Justice of Indian Supreme Court (2) Chief Minister (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Chief Minister Explanation: The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister's Council of Ministers. ... powers must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
Description : The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in – (1) Appointment of Chief Minister (2) Dismissal of the Ministry (3) Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly (4) Assent to Bills
Last Answer : (4) Assent to Bills Explanation: The Sarkaria Commission examined the scope of the discretion of the Governor in relation to assent to the Bills under Article 200 of the Constitution. It viewed ... limited as is obvious by the fact that the Governor cannot withhold assent to a reconsidered Bill.
Description : Which one of the following is not considered a part of the Legislature of States? (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council (4) The Chief Minister
Last Answer : (4) The Chief Minister Explanation: Legislature of States consist of (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council.
Description : Under the provisions of the Constitution of India, who is entitled to be consulted by the President of India in the matter of the appointments of the Judges of the High Court? (1) The Union Minister of ... (2) The Advocate General of the State (3) The Attorney-General of India (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (4) The Governor Explanation: Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State.
Description : With respect to Article 371 A of the Constitution of India, the Governor of which one of the following States has special responsibility with respect to law and order of the State? (1) Assam (2) Manipur (3) Nagaland (4) Andhra Pradesh
Last Answer : (3) Nagaland Explanation: Article 371A deals with the Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland.
Description : What is the median of 112 145 146 165 163 141 112 134 113 114 125.?
Last Answer : The median is 134.
Description : There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of the – (1) Chief Justice of India (2) ChiefJustice of a High Court (3) Governor (4) Vice President
Last Answer : (3) Governor Explanation: The Governors and LieutenantGovernors are appointed by the President for a term of 5 years. The term of Governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated ... resignation by the governor. There is no provision of impeachment, as it happens for the President.
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 : The appointment of a Governor in a state is made as per the provision in the Constitution under article. (1) 153 (2) 154 (3) 155 (4) 156
Last Answer : (3) 155 Explanation: Appointment of the Governor of Indian state is described under Article 155 of the Indian constitution.
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 : Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution? (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Prime Minister of India (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
Description : The Union Government on 22 May 2016 appointed whom as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Pondicherry? (1) Kiran Bedi (2) Kalyan Singh (3) Ram Naik (4) Mukul Sangma
Last Answer : (1) Kiran Bedi Explanation: BJP leader and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi was, in May 2016, appointed Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. The post had been lying vacant after the Narendra Modi ... The Union Territory was under the additional charge of Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Description : According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include - (1) Chief Presidency Magistrate (2) Sessions Judge (3) Tribunal Judge (4) Chief Justice of a Small Cause Court
Last Answer : (3) Tribunal Judge Explanation: According to Article 236, the expression district judge includes judge of a city Civil Court, additional district judge, joint district judge, ... additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge, additional sessions judge and assistant sessions judge.
Description : According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Parliament (4) Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most ... . In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
Description : A ‘republic’ is a state in which the Head of the State is - (1) nominated by the Prime Minister. (2) elected, directly or indirectly, by the people. (3) selected by the ruling party. (4) self-appointed.
Last Answer : (2) elected, directly or indirectly, by the people Explanation: A ‘republic’ is a state in which the head of the State is directly or indirectly or appointed by the people. Currently, 135 of their official names.
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 : 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.