Indian Polity Questions and answers

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61). Which of the following is constitutionally obligatory on the part of Prime Minister of India?
A). As the President is the Supreme Commander of the defence forces. the Prime Minister has to take all major decisions regarding defence only after prior approval by the President
B). The Prime Minister has to communicate to the President all decisions of the Cabinet relating to administration and proposals of administration
C). As the Ministers are appointed by the President by Presidential discretion in the allocation of business among Ministers
D). The Prime Minister, if he happens to be a ledger of a party not having the required majority should prove majority strength in both Houses of Parliament within the period stipulated by the President
62). Which of the following statements regarding judiciary in India are correct?
In India, judiciary is not a part of the state
In lndia, the pattern and designation of subordinate courts in states is not uniform
Munsiff Courts have both civil and criminal jurisdiction
The pattern of subordinate courts in metropolitan areas is the same as that in districts
Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A). 1 and 2
B). 1 and 3
C). 2 and 3
D). 3 and 4
63). Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct?
The opinion of the Supreme Court may be sought by the President on any question of law or fact
In case the opinion of the Supreme Court is sought, it is bound to give it
The advice given by the Supreme Court is binding on the President since 42nd Amendment
Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can also be exercised over disputes arising out of references made over preconstitutional treaties
Select the correct answer from the code given below :

A). 1 and 4
B). 2 and 3
C). 1 and 3
D). 1,2,3 and 4
64). A Judge of the High Court can be removed from office during his tenure by
A). The Governor, if the State Legislature passes a resolution this effect by two-thirds majority
B). The President, on the basis of a resolution passed by Parliament by special majority
C). The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on the recommendation of Parliament
D). The President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
65). Judicial Review in India is based on
A). Procedure established by law
B). Due process of law
C). Rule of law
D). Precedents and conventions.


66). Which one of the following is NOT included in the State List in the Constitution of India?
A). Police
B). Law and Order
C). Prisons
D). Criminal Procedure Code
67). Which of the following are the matters on which the Indian Parliament has the power to modify provisions of the Constitution by a simple majority?
Alteration of names and boundaries of States
Appointment of the additional judges
Abolition of the second Chamber of the State Legislature
Administration of Scheduled Areas
Choose correct answer from the code given below:

A). 1,2 and 3
B). 1,2 and 4
C). 1,3 and 4
D). 2,3 and 4
68). Which of the following taxes are levied a collected by the Government of lndia and assigned to the States?
Taxes on Railway fares and freights
Taxes on the sale and purchase of news papers and on advertisements published therein
Taxes on agricultural income
Taxes on professions, trades, calling and employment
Choose the correct answer from the given below :

A). 1 and 2
B). 1 and 4
C). 2 and 3
D). 3 and 4
69). What is the procedure required to be followed for the abolition of an existing Legislative Council in a State ?
The Rajya Sabha must pass resolution to that effect
The State Legislative Assembly must pass a resolution to that effect by a special majority prescribed in the Constitution
Parliament must enact a law abolishing the Legislative Council
The State Legislative Assembly must pass a resolution by ordinary majority as prescribed in the Constitution
Choose the correct answer from the code given below :

A). 1 and 2
B). 2 and 3
C). 1 and 3
D). 1 and 4
70). Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against exploitation in the Constitution of India?
Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
Protection of the interests of minorities
Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Abolition of untouchability
Choose the correct answer from the code given below :

A). 1 and 2
B). 1 and 3
C). 1 and 4
D). 2,3 and 4
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