21). Assertion (A) : The Constitution has ensured the independence of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Reason (R ) : His salary is determined by the President.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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22). Assertion (A) : The Constitution authorises Parliament to increase any of the duties or taxes stipulated in Articles 269 and 270 by imposing surcharge.
Reason (R ) : The proceeds of the surcharge go into the Consolidated Fund of India.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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23). Assertion (A) : The territory of India is larger than the territories of the States taken together.
Reason (R ) : India is a Union of States.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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24). Assertion (A) : The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended the setting up of Panchayat Raj in India.
Reason (R ) : The Indian National Congress earlier adopted a resolution to introduce Panchayat Raj in independent India.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false but R is true |
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25). Assertion (A) : The federal distribution of powers came into being with Government of India Act, 1919.
Reason (R ) : The Provisions got power by way of delegation from the Centre.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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26). Assertion (A) : A joint sitting is not called in case of Constitutional Amendment bills.
Reason (R ) : A bill for amendment of the Constitution has to be passed by each House separately by the special majority laid down.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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27). Assertion (A) : The Rajya Sabha must pass a a resolution on the necessity of an All India Service before a new service common to states and the Union is created.
Reason (R ) : Indian Constitution is federal and a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha would practically signify the consent of the States.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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28). Assertion (A) : In Bihar the State Legislature consists of the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.
Reason (R ) : Bihar is accorded a special status under Constitution.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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29). Assertion (A) : The President is a part of the legislature.
Reason (R ) : A bill passed by the Houses of Parliament cannot become a law without the President's assent.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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30). Assertion (A) : The Muslim League did not contest the election for the Constituent Assembly.
Reason (R ) : The Muslim League asked for a separate Constituent Assembly for 'Muslim India'.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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