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 : 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 : 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: The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution.
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 : 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 : Article _______ of the Constitution of India gives the election commission the power to supervise election to the Parliament and state legislature
Last Answer : 324
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 : Impeachment Proceedings against the President for violation of the Constitution can be intiated in : (1) Either House of Parliament (2) The Lok Sabha (3) The Rajya Sabha (4) The Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) Either House of Parliament Explanation ; According to Article 61 of Indian Constitution, when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either ... passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
Description : Which one of the following is not correct about the Panchayats as laid down in Part IX of the Constitution of India? (1) The Chairperson of a Panchayat needs to be directly elected by people in ... years. (4) The State Legislature may by law make provisions for audit of accounts of the Panchayats.
Last Answer : (3) Unless dissolved earlier, every Panchayat continues for a period of five years. Explanation: Inflation in the country continued to moderate during 2017-I8. Consumer Price Index (CPI) based ... stated in the Economic Survey 2017-18. There was a significant reduction in food inflation too.
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.
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 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 : 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 : Rule 10 of CCS Conduct rules not apply to:- a) Evidence given at an enquiry before an quthority appinted by the Govt, Parliament or a State Legislature b) Evidence given in any ... Evidence given at any departmental enquiry ordered by authorities subordinate to the government d) All the above
Last Answer : d) All the above
Description : Which of the following are voluntary provisions in the 73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) ? 1. Minimum age of 21 for contesting elections to Panchayats. 2. Indirect elections to the post of Chairperson of Panchayats at the intermediate ... 2 and 4 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 3 and 4
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Is this true or false Once a newly-proposed law passes either the House of Representatives or the Senate it becomes a law?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : An amendment of the constitution may be initiated ______. (1) by introduction by the President of India. (2) by introduction of a Bill in Rao jya Sabha. (3) by the Governors of States. (4) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
Last Answer : (4) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament Explanation: According to Article 368 of Indian constitution, an amendment of the constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a ... by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
Description : Parliament is the supreme legislature of India.'Justify the statement. -Civics 9th
Last Answer : Explanation: in the Indian Parliament is the supreme legislative body . The parliament actually consist of two house and the president of India . Two house are Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Lok Sabha ... to by the president. After that this becomes the "act of parliament "and fully functional law.
Last Answer : Parliament is the supreme legislature of India because it make laws that are applicable to the whole country.It is the highest law making authority in the country.It exercises control over the Council of Ministers and make them answerable and accountable to the Parliament.
Description : The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that – (1) it is the Union Legislature in India (2) it also comprises the President (3) it is bicameral in nature (4) the Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved
Last Answer : (4) the Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved Explanation: Although all the four options form the distinctive features &the Indian Parliament, the most important feature is that its upper house (Rajya Sabha) is permanent. It doesn't get dissolved unlike the Lok Sabha.
Description : One of the important attributes of Parliamentary form of government is – (1) Fixed tenure for the executive (2) Executive is answerable to the people (3) Executive is separate from the legislature (4) Collective responsibility of Council of Ministers to the Parliament
Last Answer : (4) Collective responsibility of Council of Ministers to the Parliament Explanation: the Parliamentary form of government, the Parliament is supreme, and the governments, comprised of some ... Individual Responsibility of each Minister; Collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers, etc.
Description : The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that - (1) It is the Union Legislature in India (2) It also comprises of the President (3) It is bicameral in nature (4) The Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved
Last Answer : (3) It is bicameral in nature Explanation: Bicameralism has been one of the most important features of India's parliamentary democracy. Ever since the coming into force of the Constitution, both the Chambers of Indian Parliament have been complementing each other in more ways than one.
Description : The Union Legislature in India is named as: a. Rajya Sabha b. Lok Sabha c. Parliament d. None of them
Last Answer : c. Parliament
Description : Which of the following institutions are empowered to confer or grant degrees under the UGC Act, 1956? (A) A university established by an Act of Parliament. (B) A university established by an ... institution established by a linguistic minority. (D) An institution which is a deemed to be university.
Last Answer : (C) A university / institution established by a linguistic minority.
Description : Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India? a. only Lok Sabha b. only Rajya Sabha c. either House of the Parliament d. any Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : c. either House of the Parliament
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 : The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the - (1) Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state. (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after the ... resolution of that effect. (4) Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect. Explanation: Legislative council in state can be created or abolished by Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution.
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the- (1) President on the recommendation of the Governor (2) Parliament (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. (4) Governor on a recommendation by the State Cabinet
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India ... or reestablishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Which of the following is not a majoritarianism measure adopted by Sinhala community in Sri Lanka? a. To recognise Sinhala as the only official language. b. The governments followed preferential ... State Legislature. d. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
Last Answer : c. To give reservation of seats to Tamil community in the Central and State Legislature.
Description : Members of the Executive under Presidential System of Government – (1) are drawn from both the Houses of Legislature (2) are only from the popular House (3) are not members of either House of Legislature (4) become members of Legis lature after their appointment
Last Answer : (3) are not members of either House of Legislature Explanation: Members of the Executive under Presidential System of Government are not members of either House of Legislature.
Description : Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament? (1) Article 371 A (2) Article 371 B (3) Article 371 C (4) Article 263
Last Answer : (1) Article 371 A Explanation: The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (1) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The ... the then Naga Hills - Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
Description : Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament? (A) Article 371 A (B) Article 371 B (C) Article 371 C (D) Article 263
Last Answer : Answer: A 371A. Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland. (1) No twithstanding anything in this Constitution,? a) no Act of Parliament in respect of? (i) religious or social practices ... in the demand for a grant relating to that service or purpose and not in any other demand
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 : Freedom of the press in India is - (1) available to the people under the law of the Parliament (2) specifically provided in the Constitution (3) implied in the right of freedom of expression (4) available to the people of India under executive order
Last Answer : (3) implied in the right of freedom of expression Freedom of the press in Indiais implied in the right of Freedom of Expression.
Description : The Supreme Court of India was set up: (1) By the Constitution (2) By a law of Parliament (3) By a Presidential Order (4) By the Act of 1947
Last Answer : (1) By the Constitution Explanation: As originally enacted, the Constitution of India provided for a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and seven lowerranking Judges - leaving it to Indian ... more (referred to as Constitutional Bench) only when required to settle fundamental questions of law.
Description : Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government? (1) Flexibility of the Constitution (2) Fusion of Executive and Legislature (3) Judicial Supremacy (4) Parliamentary Sovereignty
Last Answer : (2) Fusion of Executive and Legislature Explanation: A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy ... to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
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 interprets the Constitution? (1) Legislature (2) Executive (3) Judiciary (4) President
Last Answer : (3) Judiciary Explanation: The key function of the Judiciary is the adjudication of civil and criminal cases. In addition, it interprets the constitution and gives effect to its provisions, as ... the Judiciary performs other related duties in promotion of human rights, social justice and morality.
Description : The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to : (1) The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House (2) The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the ... the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses.
Last Answer : (1) The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House Explanation: The first reading of the bill in a house of parliament refers to motion for leave to introduce the bill ... initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the House, the Speaker may permit a full discussion thereon.
Description : What does the judicial branch do? Choose one: a. Decides if a law goes against the Constitution. b. Reviews laws. c. Resolves disputes. d. All of the above.
Last Answer : Correct Answer: d. All of the above
Description : What happens to th radiation as it passes through earth atmosphere?
Description : Do the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs contain arterial or venous blood? What happens to the blood when it passes through the lungs?
Last Answer : Arteries of the pulmonary circulation are arteries that carry venous blood and not arterial blood. When the blood passes within the alveolar capillaries of the lungs hematosis (oxygenation) occurs and carbon dioxide is released to the exterior.
Description : When light passes from air into water, the frequency of the light remains the same. What happens to the speed? And the wavelength of light as it crosses the boundary in going from air into ... same Decreases C. Remains the same remains the same D. Decreases Increases E. Decreases Decreases
Last Answer : E. Decreases Decreases
Description : What happens insulators when high voltage passes through transmission lines whether it breaks or lose it's insulating property?
Last Answer : I think it will breaks when it crosses breakdown voltage .
Description : The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended– (1) by the State Legislatures acting together (2) by the Parliament alone (3) with the joint approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures (4) only on ratification by half of the States
Last Answer : (2) by the Parliament alone Explanation: Most of the constitution can be amended after a quorum of more than half of the members of each house in Parliament passes an amendment with a two-thirds majority vote.
Description : What is the chief source of political power in India? (1) The people (2) The Constitution (3) The Parliament (4) The Parliament and the State Legislatures
Last Answer : (1) The people