Question 1

Which is the list that contains subjects in which both the centre and the states can legislate?

Accepted Answer

The Concurrent List includes subjects on which both the central and state governments can make laws.

Question 2

The authority to alter the boundaries of state in India rests with

Accepted Answer

The authority to alter the boundaries of states in India rests with the Parliament, as per the Constitution of India. This is done through a constitutional amendment which requires a simple majority in the parliament.

Question 3

The Union Government gives grants-in-aid to the states on the recommendations of the

Accepted Answer

The Finance Commission is responsible for recommending the distribution of the Union Government's taxes between itself and the states, as well as grants-in-aid to the states. This is established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.

Question 4

Which among the following is empowered to constitute Inter State Council?

Accepted Answer

The President of India is empowered to constitute the Inter State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution of India to facilitate coordination between states and between the center and states.

Question 5

The salary of judges during their offices can be reduced by the

Accepted Answer

Article 360 pertains to the proclamation of financial emergency in India. During a financial emergency, the salaries and allowances of all government officials, including judges, can be reduced.

Question 6

The unlawful detention of a person is questioned by the writ of

Accepted Answer

The writ of Habeas Corpus is specifically designed to prevent unlawful detention by allowing a court to order a person, usually a prison official, to produce the detainee and justify the detention.

Question 7

The High Court in India do not possess

Accepted Answer

The High Courts in India do not possess advisory jurisdiction; this is a power vested in the Supreme Court of India, which can give its opinion to the President of India on matters of law or fact on request.

Question 8

Provisions under 9^th schedule

Accepted Answer

Provisions under the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution (after the first amendment) are designed to be immune from judicial review, meaning they can't be challenged in a court of law. This was initially intended to protect laws related to land reforms and other socio-economic issues from being struck down by the courts.

Question 9

Under which article of the Constitution the Supreme Court of India has been established

Accepted Answer

Article 124 of the Constitution of India establishes the Supreme Court of India.

Question 10

The High Court has the power to issue writ under article

Accepted Answer

The High Court has the power to issue writs under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by Part III (Fundamental Rights) and for any other purpose.

Question 11

The power of the Supreme Court can be enlarged by

Accepted Answer

The power of the Supreme Court can be enlarged by the Parliament through legislative process, as it has the authority to make or amend laws, including those that govern the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court.

Question 12

Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from offices by

Accepted Answer

A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office only by an order of the President, which can be issued after both Houses of Parliament pass a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, and a majority of the total membership of each House. This process is referred to as impeachment and is grounded in charges of 'proved misbehavior or incapacity'.

Question 13

Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

Article 143 of the Constitution of India deals with the Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It grants the President the power to seek the Court's opinion on questions of law or fact.

Question 14

Subjects in the -------------- schedule is beyond the scope of Judicial Review

Accepted Answer

The 9th Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains laws that are beyond the scope of judicial review, as per Article 31B, to protect them from being challenged in courts.

Question 15

The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court was adopted from the Constitution of

Accepted Answer

The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in India was adopted from the Constitution of Canada.

Question 16

The Union Legislature in India is empowered

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of India, in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), ruled that the Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution. This means that while the Parliament has wide powers to amend the Constitution, this power does not extend to altering its fundamental framework or basic structure.

Question 17

Preventive Detention is a reasonable restriction on

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preventive Detention is a reasonable restriction on
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Question 18

Which of the following is the inevitable outcome of liberalization?

Accepted Answer

Retrace of the state is the inevitable outcome of liberalization because it involves the reduction of government intervention in the economy, which leads to a decrease in the size and scope of the state.

Question 19

which of the following is inherent in communalism

Accepted Answer

Communalism often involves antagonistic assertions and conflicts between different religious or ethnic communities, leading to tension and division in various aspects of life.

Question 20

Communalism is opposed to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communalism is opposed to
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Quiz 5: Government and Politics in India: Membership, Elections, and Committees