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 : Which of the following subjects does not figure in the Concurrent List of our Constitution? (1) Stock Exchanges and futures markets (2) Protection of wild animals and birds (3) Forests (4) Trade unions
Last Answer : (1) Stock Exchanges and futures markets Explanation: The Concurrent List or List-Ill is a list of 47 items given in Part XI of the Constitution of India, concerned with relations between the Union and States. Stock exchanges and futures markets come under the Union List.
Description : Which of the following subjects does not figure in the Concurrent List of our Constitution ? (1) Stock Exchanges and futures markets (2) Protection of wild animals and birds (3) Forests (4) Trade unions
Last Answer : Stock Exchanges and futures markets
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : "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 : 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 : 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 : With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs: 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests Sandalwood (Santalum album) 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests: (Shorea robusta) 3. Tropical Thorn Forests: Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo) Which ... only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in (A) the Union List (B) the State List (C) the Concurrent List (D) the Residuary Powers
Last Answer : Answer: B
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 : 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 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 pairs is correctly matched? (1) ADM Jabalpur case-Rights of citizens under emergency (2) Indira Sawhney case-Rights of women at work (3) Vishakha case-Centre-State relations (4) Kartar Singh case-Rights of minorities
Last Answer : (1) ADM Jabalpur caseRights of citizens under emergency Explanation: Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees right to the life and liberty. However, during internal emergency (1975-77), the Right to move ... Shiv Kant Shukla AIR 1976, also known as the Habeas Corpus case, dealt with this question.
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (1) Languages : Eighth Schedule (2) The forms of oaths or affirmations: Second Schedule (3) Allocation of seats in the Council of States - Fourth Schedule (4) Provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection - Tenth Schedule
Last Answer : (2) The forms of oaths or affirmations: Second Schedule Explanation: Forms of Oaths and Affirmations are the subject of Third Schedule. Salary of President, Governors, Chief Judges, Judges of High Court and Supreme Court, Comptroller and Auditor General are the subject of Second Schedule.
Description : Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President of India? (1) Chief Election Commissioner (2) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (3) Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (4) Governor of a State
Last Answer : (2) Comptroller and Auditor General of India Explanation: The appointment to all constitutional posts is made by the President of India. This includes the Chief justice, the Election Commissioner, ... of the Union Public Service Commission holds office during the pleasure of the President of India.
Description : Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State - (1) 371 A : Nagaland (2) 371 B : Assam (3) 371 C : Meghalaya (4) 371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Last Answer : (3) 371 C : Meghalaya Explanation: Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
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 : Education is included in which of the following lists? (1) Central list (2) State list (3) Concurrent list (4) Local list
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent list Explanation: Concurrent list consists of 52 items (previously 47 items). Marriage and divorce, transfer of property other than agricultural land, education, contracts, bankruptcy and insolvency, etc, come under this list.
Description : Who among the following holds his office at the pleasure of the President? (1) Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (2) Attorney General of India (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Last Answer : (2) Attorney General of India Explanation: The term of Office of the AG is not fixed by the constitution. Further the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president.
Description : The Constitution of India guarantees the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion to all its citizens. Which among the following is not true for this Rights? (1) It gives freedom of conscience and ... , morality and health (4) The State cannot make any law which abrogates this Right for citizens
Last Answer : (4) The State cannot make any law which abrogates this Right for citizens Explanation: The state can make laws which abrogate the right in case there is a threat to public order, morality and health.
Description : Who decides the office of profit? (1) President and Governor (2) Union Parliament (3) Supreme Court (4) Union Public Service Commission
Last Answer : (1) President and Governor Explanation: Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
Description : Which of the following is not correctly matched under the Constitution of India? (1) The panchayats Part IX (2) The Municipalities — Part IX A (3) The Cooperative Societies Part IX 13 (4) Tribunals Part X
Last Answer : (4) Tribunals Part X Explanation: The tribunal are described in the Part XIV A of the Indian Constitution from article 323 A to 323 B. Part X deals with the scheduled and tribal areas from article 244 to article 244 A.
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 : 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 : 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 : The Constitution _______. (1) is silent on the President's reelection to the office. (2) allows reelection of a person to the President's post (3) restricts a person to remain President for only two terms. (4) has been amended to allow a person only one term as President.
Last Answer : (2) allows reelection of a person to the President's post Explanation: According to Article 57 of the Constitution, a President is eligible for reelection to that office.The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Description : The number of subjects in the Union List of the Indian Constitution is – (1) 47 (2) 66 (3) 97 (4) 100
Last Answer : (3) 97 Explanation: 97 subjects are defined and enlisted under the List- I of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the exclusive domain of the Central Government of the Union of India excluding all the states and the union territories.
Description : With reference to India polity, which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Planning commission is accountable to parliament. (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses ... (4) NDC is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the states.
Last Answer : (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session. Explanation: President can promulgate ordinances when the parliament is not in session. ... take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinance as the circumstances appear to him to require.
Description : Which of the following is a function of SEBI? A. to approve by−laws of stock exchanges. B. inspect the books of accounts of financial intermediaries. C. to require the stock exchange to amend their ... compel certain companies to list their shares in one or more stock exchanges. E. All of the Above
Last Answer : E. All of the Above Explanation: Function of SEBI: To approve by−laws of stock exchanges. Inspect the books of accounts of financial intermediaries. To require the stock exchange to amend their by−laws. Compel certain companies to list their shares in one or more stock exchanges.
Description : The post office saving bank started from a) 1990 b) 1880 c) 1882 d) 1982
Last Answer : c) 1882
Description : Mark the correct option relating to cheque collection charges. a) Rs 30/- for a cheque up to Rs 1000/- b) Rs 3/- per thousand beyond Rs 1000/- c) No collection charges will be charged on outstation cheque of Post office saving bank drawn in post office saving bank d) All the above
Last Answer : d) All the above
Description : Mark correct options a) A post office or Sorting office or section which exchanges mails with offices in foreign countries is known as Office of exchange . b) A Foreign post office is an office ... of customs examination, assessment and accounting of custom duty is carried out. d) All the above
Description : Economic planning is a subject of: a. union list b. state list c. concurrent list d. unspecified in any list
Last Answer : c. concurrent list
Description : Economic planning is in? (A) Union list (B) State list (C) Concurrent list (D) Not any specified list
Last Answer : (C) Concurrent list
Description : Parliament enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in— (A) The Union List (B) The Concurrent List (C) The State List (D) Both (A) and (B)
Last Answer : (A) The Union List