Description : Who is the chairman of GST council? (A) RBI Governor (B) Prime Minister (C) Finance secretary (D) Finance Minister
Last Answer : (D) Finance Minister
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 : Which of the following statements is not correct in relation to Dr. Manmohan Singh? (1) Former Finance Minister (2) Former Governor of RBI (3) Former Representative of India in International Monetary Fund (4) Member of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Former Representative of India in International Monetary Fund Explanation: Dr. Manmohan Singh Rajya Sabha MP and was former finance minister, former governor of RBI.
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 : 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 : 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 official head of the state in Canada is __________ (A) the Monarch of Britain. (B) its Prime Minister. (C) its Parliament. (D) its Governor-General.
Last Answer : (A) the Monarch of Britain.
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 : Who appoints and dismisses the gazetted officials of the Union Government? (1) The President of India (2) The Prime Minister of India (3) The Home Minister of India (4) The Finance Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) The President of India
Description : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits his report relating to the accounts of the Union to the - (1) Finance Minister (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: As per Article 151 of Indian constitution, the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submit-ted to the ... reports relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the Governor of the State.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 appoints the Finance Cornmission in India? (1) Governor, R.B.I. (2) CAG of India (3) President of India (4) Central Finance Minister
Last Answer : (3) President of India Explanation: Article 280 of the Constitution of India requires the Constitution of a Finance Commission every five years, or earlier. It is established by President of ... other members to be appointed by the president. The first finance commission was established in 1951.
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 : Who is the signatory on the Indian currency notes in denomination of two rupees and above? (1) Secretary, Reserve Bank of India (2) Finance Secretary, Minister of Finance (3) Governor, Reserve Bank of India (4) Finance Minister, Ministry of Finance
Last Answer : (3) Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Description : One-rupee currency note in India bears the signature of (A) The President of India (B) Finance Minister of India (C) Governor, Reserve Bank of India (D) Finance Secretary of Government of India
Last Answer : (D) Finance Secretary of Government of India
Description : Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament - (1) Vote on Account, Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill Discussion on Budget (2) Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Discussion ... Bill, Appropriation Bill (4) Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account
Last Answer : (4) Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account Explanation: The correct sequence is, Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account.
Description : If a budget is defeated in the legislature of a state then – (1) The Finance Minister alone has to resign (2) The Finance Minister concerned has to be suspended (3) The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign (4) Reelection have to be ordered
Last Answer : (3) The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign Explanation: If the state legislature refuses to pass annual budget, then it will mean the government of the day has lost ... . In such a scenario, the council of ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign.
Description : As announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget speech on 28th February, 2011, with a view to assist States in modernising their stamp and registration administration, E-stamping is expected to be rolled out in all the ... in a period of (1) one year (2) two years (3) three years(4) five years
Last Answer : three years
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 : Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through – (1) Advocate General (2) Comptroller and Auditor General (3) Commerce Minister (4) Finance Minister
Last Answer : (2) Comptroller and Auditor General Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits ... the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
Description : Which Minister presents budget in Parliament session ?
Last Answer : The Finance Minister presents the budget in the Parliament session.
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 : 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 : The day-to-day administration of a Union Territory in India is carried out by the— (1) President (2) Governor (3) Home Minister (4) Lt. Governor
Last Answer : (4) Lt. Governor Explanation: Unlike the states of India, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the federal government; the President of India appoints an Administrator or LieutenantGovernor for each territory.
Description : The CIC/IC appointing recommendation committee consisting a) The Governor b) The Chief minister who shall be chairperson c) The leader of opposition party in the legislative assebly d) A union cabinet minister to be nominated by the Chief minister e) Above B,C&D only f) All the above
Last Answer : e) Above B,C&D only
Description : Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the- (1) Finance Minister (2) Reserve Bank of India (3) Planning Commission (4) Finance Commission
Last Answer : (4) Finance Commission Explanation: The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 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 : 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 : If the office of the President of India is lying vacant, who would act as a President? a. Chief Justice of India b. Prime Minister c. Vice-President d. Governor
Last Answer : c. Vice-President
Description : Who was known as “a bird in a Golden Cage”? – (i) Chief Minister (ii) Governor (iii) Prime Minister (iv) President
Last Answer : (iii) Prime Minister
Description : Contingency Fund of India vested in the hand of – (i) Governor (ii) The Prime Minister (iii) The President (iv) Attorney General
Last Answer : (ii) The Prime Minister
Description : In New Zealand, the head of the state is __________ (A) the British Monarch. (B) the Governor-General. (C) the Prime Minister.
Last Answer : (A) the British Monarch.
Description : The British Monarch is represented by __________ at the federal level and by __________ at the state level. (A) the Governor-General … administrators (B) the Prime Minister … ministers of states (C) the Governor-General … governors (D) the Chief Minister … state ministers
Last Answer : (C) the Governor-General … governors
Description : Who chooses the ministers from the MPs? (A) The British Monarch (B) The Governor-General (C) The Prime Minister (D) The Speaker
Last Answer : (C) The Prime Minister
Description : In Canada, __________ holds the position of the head of the government. (A) the Governor-General (B) the Speaker (C) the Prime Minister (D) the British Monarch
Last Answer : (C) the Prime Minister
Description : The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is __________ (A) the British Monarch. (B) the British Prime Minister. (C) the American President. (D) the Commonwealth’s Governor-General.