Question 1

Ground(s) for the declaration of financial emergency include-
A)threat to the financial stability of india
B)threat to the credit of india
C)threat to the financial stability / credit of any part of the territory of india
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

The grounds for the declaration of financial emergency include a threat to the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory, as stated in the Indian Constitution.

Question 2

Article 80 deals with
A)composition of lok sebha
B)composition of rajya sebha
C)composition of state legislative assembly
D)composition of state legislative council

Accepted Answer

Article 80 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of the Parliament of India.

Question 3

Executive power of the State is vested with
A)people of the state
B)chief minister of the state
C)governor of the state
D)state legislature

Accepted Answer

In India, the executive power of a state is constitutionally vested in the Governor, who acts on the advice of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers of the state.

Question 4

The Governor holds office
A)for a period of five years
B)for a period of four years
C)till the pleasure of the president
D)during the pleasure of the president, and if not recalled earlier, for the period of five years,

Accepted Answer

The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, but if not recalled earlier, they serve for a period of five years. This is a provision in the Constitution of India to balance the Governor's tenure with both a fixed term and the central government's discretion.

Question 5

Once the proclamation of Emergency is made, the right of the citizen to move Supreme Court for the enforcement of his fundamental rights is suspended by
A)the prime minister of india
B)the president of india
C)the chief justice of the supreme court
D)the speaker

Accepted Answer

The President of India has the authority to suspend the right of citizens to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their fundamental rights during a state of emergency, as per the Constitution of India.

Question 6

The powers of the President are
A)beyond the constitution
B)in accordance with the constitution
C)in accordance with the parliament only
D)supra-constitutional

Accepted Answer

The powers of the President are defined and limited by the constitution, ensuring that they act within a legal framework established by the constitution itself.

Question 7

After a Bill has been passed by the Parliament and sent to the President
A)he can refuse to sign it
B)he has to sign it
C)he can change certain clauses of the bill
D)he can send it back for consideration

Accepted Answer

The President can send the bill back to Parliament for reconsideration.

Question 8

The Salary & allowances of the Governor are charged to
A)consolidated fund of the state
B)consolidated fund of india
C)contingency fund of india
D)from (a) & (b) in equal proportion

Accepted Answer

The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State as per the constitutional provisions in India.

Question 9

Members of Lok Sabha are elected by way of
A)people's representation
B)by the state legislature
C)nominations
D)through electoral colleges

Accepted Answer

Members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, are elected directly by the people of India through a general election, which is a form of people's representation.

Question 10

Representation of Lok Sabha is based on
A)area of the state
B)population
C)community
D)literacy rate

Accepted Answer

The representation of Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, is primarily based on the population of the states and union territories. This ensures a proportional representation to the population, allowing for a more equitable and democratic representation in the legislative process.

Question 11

A Member of Parliament can claim immunity
A)both from civil as well as criminal cases
B)from civil cases only
C)from criminal cases only
D)cannot claim immunity either from civil or criminal cases

Accepted Answer

A Member of Parliament can claim immunity from civil cases but not from criminal cases, as per the provisions of parliamentary privileges.

Question 12

Prorogation of the House means
A)the house has been brought into session
B)the house itself stands terminated
C)the session of the house has been terminated
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Prorogation of the House refers to the termination of a session of a legislative body by the president or a governor. It does not mean the legislative body itself is terminated, nor does it indicate the beginning of a session.

Question 13

The constitution of India provides special procedure for
A)money bill
B)finance bill
C)both money bill & finance bill
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The constitution of India provides special procedure...

Question 14

The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of
A)the chief justice of india
B)the prime minister
C)the president of india
D)the parliament

Accepted Answer

The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the President of India, as per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution.

Question 15

In the event of the resignation or death of Prime Minister
A)the ministry is dissolved
B)fresh elections must be held
C)the cabinet may choose another leader
D)president's decision

Accepted Answer

Upon the resignation or death of the Prime Minister, the entire ministry is dissolved. This is because the Prime Minister is the head of the government and their departure means the government cannot function as a cohesive unit until a new Prime Minister is appointed.

Question 16

Rajya Sabha has the exclusive authority to
A)impeach the vice-president
B)intimate impeachment proceedings against the chief election commissioner
C)recommend the creation of new all india services
D)all off the above

Accepted Answer

The Rajya Sabha has the exclusive authority to recommend the creation of new All India Services under Article 312 of the Indian Constitution.

Question 17

A Law made by Parliament having extra-territorial operation shall
A)not be deemed invalid
B)be deemed invalid
C)be deemed ultra-vires
D)be deemed unconstitutional

Accepted Answer

Laws made by Parliament can have extra-territorial operation and are not deemed invalid simply because they extend beyond the geographical limits of the country. This is based on the principle that a sovereign can enact laws that have effects beyond its territorial boundaries, especially to regulate the conduct of its citizens or entities abroad.

Question 18

Articles 155-159 of the Indian constitution deal with
A)inter-state commerce commission
B)election commission
C)legislative councils
D)president's power to appoint and dismiss governor

Accepted Answer

Articles 155-159 of the Indian Constitution specifically deal with the appointment, powers, and other aspects related to the office of the Governor of a state, including the President's power to appoint and dismiss a governor.

Question 19

The Speaker of Lok Sabha has to address his letter of resignation to the
A)prime minister
B)deputy speaker of lok sebha
C)president of india
D)vice-president of india

Accepted Answer

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Question 20

To adjudicate on any dispute relating to any inter-state riversor inter-state valley
A)only the supreme court is empowered under article 131
B)high court of concerned state enjoys concurrent jurisdiction
C)president of india only has the power to decide
D)the parliament is empowered to establish tribunal and to that extent the jurisdiction of the

Accepted Answer

The Parliament is empowered to establish tribunals for adjudicating disputes relating to inter-state rivers or valleys, limiting the jurisdiction of other courts in these matters.

Quiz 3: Constitutional and Legal Framework of India: Key Concepts and Institutions

Ground(s) for the declaration of financial emergency include-

Article 80 deals with

Executive power of the State is vested with

The Governor holds office

Once the proclamation of Emergency is made, the right of the citizen to move Supreme Court for the enforcement of his fundamental rights is suspended by

The powers of the President are

After a Bill has been passed by the Parliament and sent to the President

The Salary & allowances of the Governor are charged to

Members of Lok Sabha are elected by way of

Representation of Lok Sabha is based on

A Member of Parliament can claim immunity

Prorogation of the House means

The constitution of India provides special procedure for

The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of

In the event of the resignation or death of Prime Minister

Rajya Sabha has the exclusive authority to

A Law made by Parliament having extra-territorial operation shall

Articles 155-159 of the Indian constitution deal with

The Speaker of Lok Sabha has to address his letter of resignation to the

To adjudicate on any dispute relating to any inter-state riversor inter-state valley