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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 final authority to interpret our Constitution is the – (1) President (2) Parliament (3) Prime Minister (4) Superme Court
Last Answer : (4) Superme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. ... on the interpretation of the Constitution of India and all statutes and regulations created pursuant to it.
Description : No Government Expenditure can be incurred in India except with the sanction of (1) the Parliament (2) the Prime Minister (3) the President (4) the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) the Parliament Explanation: Legislative prerogative over taxation, legislative control over expenditure and executive initiative in financial matters are some of the fundamental principles of the system of ... year, cause to be laid before Parliament, Annual Financial Statement (article 112).
Description : The Ministers in the Union Government hold office during the pleasure of the – (1) Lok Sabha (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The President appoints the Prime Minister and the other members of the President. Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the
Description : In the Union Government, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for the : (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Lok Sabha (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Lok Sabha Explanation: According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). In simple terms, it ... are collectively (jointly) responsible for all the acts of omission and commission in the Lok Sabha.
Description : Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 124 of the Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and not more than seven judges. The Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges by law.
Description : By which of the following can the President of India be impeached? (1) The Lok Sabha (2) The Parliament (3) The Chief Justice of India (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament Explanation: By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
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 : Indian Parliament Means – (1) Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha - Prime Minister (3) President of India - Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha (4) President of India - Vice-President of India - Lok Sabha - Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) President of India - Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha Explanation: The Parliament comprises the President of India and the two Houses Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
Description : The President of India can issue a proclamation of National Emergency only on the written recommendation of – (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Cabinet consisting of only Cabinet Ministers of the Union (3) The Council of Ministers of the Union (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) The Council of Ministers of the Union Explanation: National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. The ... headed by the prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month
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 : A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by - (1) President of India (2) The Prime minister (3) The President after an address by the Parliament (4) The speaker
Last Answer : (3) The President after an address by the Parliament Explanation: By the President after a resolution of Parliament passed by a majority of its members and two third majority of the members present and voting in each house.
Description : The Prime Minister of India is – (1) Elected by the Lok Sabha (2) Elected by the Parliament (3) Appointed by the President (4) Nominated by the party who has majority in Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Appointed by the President Explanation: According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India. He is the Head of Government, chief adviser to the ... , head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.
Description : President of India can be removed from his office by – (1) Prime Minister of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Parliament (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: According to Article 61 of Indian constitution, the President may also be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment for violating the Constitution of ... of the Parliament. The house initiates the process by levelling the charges against the President.
Description : The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Prime Minister of India (3) President of India (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the opposition. The term of office of the members is one year.
Description : The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the ... of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.
Description : The President of India can be removed from his office by the – (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Parliament (3) Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: According to Article 61 of Indian Constitution, the President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for `violation of the Constitution'. The impeachment charges can be ... (that framed the charges), and a 14 days' notice should be given to the President.
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 : Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President Article 324(2).
Description : Who admits a new State to the Union of India? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Prime Minister (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (4) Parliament Explanation: Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the ... or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
Description : Appointments for all India Services are made by – (1) UPSC (2) President (3) Prime Minister (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), ... cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
Description : If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the – (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Speaker (4) President in consult-ation with the Parliament
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The Constitution limits the Lok Sabha to a maximum of 552 members, including no more than 20 members representing people from the Union Territories, and two ... represent the AngloIndian community (if the President feels that the community is not adequately represented).
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 : In whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament? (1) The Speaker (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (4) The Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) The Prime Minister Explanation: The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with the Prime Minister. Article 85 of Indian constitution states that the President shall ... sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
Description : The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) members of both Houses of Parliament (4) members of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) members of Lok Sabha Explanation: The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok ... supposed to resign from his/her original party because as a speaker, he/she has to remain impartial.
Description : The Joint Session of both the Houses of Parliament is summoned by – (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) President (3) Prime Minister (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
Description : Who nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament? (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) The Prime Minister (3) The President (4) The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee is constituted by Parliament for one year term. The Chairman is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha amongst its members.
Description : A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after - (1) It is passed by both the Houses. (2) The president has given his assent (3) The Prime Minister has signed it (4) The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament
Last Answer : (2) The president has given his assent Explanation: Under article 53 power of president mentioned. Any bill presented in parliament becomes an act after president's assent.
Description : Indian Parliament consists of - (1) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister (3) Speaker and Lok Sabha (4) President and both the Houses
Last Answer : (4) President and both the Houses Explanation: Indian Parliament consist of President and both the house.
Description : The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from his office by _______. (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament (4) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha Explanation: As per Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from his office ... be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been of the intention to move the resolution.
Description : The session of the parliament is summoned by - (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.
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 : Who calls the Joint Session of the two Houses of the Parliament? (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Lok Sabha Speaker (4) The Vice-President
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: In case of a deadlock between the two houses or in a case where more than six months lapse in the other house, the President may summon a joint session of the ... which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the deadlock is resolved by simple majority.
Description : During Financial Emergency all money bills passed by the state legislature are to be reserved for the consideration of the – (1) Governor (2) Prime Minister (3) Parliament (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money ... He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
Description : The Chairman of the Finance Commission is appointed by – (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Cabinet (4) The Parliament
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President of India.
Description : The authority to prorogue the two Houses of the Parliament rests with the – (1) President (2) Vice-President (3) Prime Minister (4) Speaker
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: There are certain constitutional functions which the President has to perform with respect to Parliament. The President of India has the power to summon and prorogue either of the ... Sabha is a continuing body, the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests in the President.
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 : Who Chairs the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament? (1) President (2) Vice-President (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha (Lower House) is known as the Speaker. The joint session of Parliament is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and a decision is taken by a majority of the total members present.
Description : Who is responsible to make changes in names and boundaries of the states? (1) Prime Minister (2) Parliament (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Governor
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: Under article 3 mentioned Parliament is responsible to make changes in names and boundaries of the state.
Description : Who has got the power to create All India Services? (1) Supreme Court (2) The Parliament (3) Council of Ministers (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament Explanation: Article 312 provides that an All India Service can be created only if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) declares, by resolution supported by not less than a ... once such a resolution is passed, the Parliament is competent to constitute such an All India Service.
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 Prime Minister of India is the head of the - (1) State government (2) Central government (3) Both the state and Central government (4) None of them
Last Answer : (4) None of them Explanation: The prime Minister of India is the chief of government, chief advisor to the President of India, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament.
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 : The Annual Financial Statement of the Government of India in respect of each financial year shall be presented to the House on such day as the - (1) Speaker may direct (2) President of India may direct (3) Parliament may decide (4) Finance Minister may decide
Last Answer : (2) President of India may direct Explanation: According to article 112, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of ... the Government of India for that year, in this Part referred to as the annual financial statement.
Description : Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on Question of law? (1) President (2) Any High Court (3) Prime Minister (4) All the above
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law or fact which has arisen or is likely to arise of such nature. Article 143 of the Constitution of India directs it as a duty upon the Supreme Court to advise the President on such matter.
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".