Question 1

'Who holds the purse holds the power' who said this

Accepted Answer

James Madison said, "Who holds the purse holds the power." This quote is from The Federalist Papers, No. 58, which was written by Madison and Alexander Hamilton. In this paper, Madison argues that the power of the purse is essential to the power of government. He writes, "The purse is the sword of the State; and the keepers of the purse must necessarily have a commanding influence in the operations of the government."

Question 2

The President of the Indian Republic has

Accepted Answer

The President of India has only suspensive veto power, which means that he can return a bill to the Parliament for reconsideration, but the Parliament can override the veto by passing the bill again with a majority of votes.

Question 3

The members of the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to

Accepted Answer

The members of the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha) in the parliamentary system of India. This means that the entire council must resign if a vote of no-confidence is passed by the Lok Sabha.

Question 4

The term federal is derived from the Latin word 'foedus' which means

Accepted Answer

The term federal is derived from the Latin word 'foedus,' which means 'covenant' or 'agreement.'

Question 5

Which commission has examined the centre- state relations

Accepted Answer

The Sarkaria Commission was specifically established to examine and review the working of the existing arrangements between the Union and States in India and to recommend changes within the framework of the Constitution.

Question 6

Unequal representation of states in the Council of States in India indicates

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The chairman of the National Development Council is

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of the National Development Council. This council plays a key role in decision-making processes related to development planning in India.

Question 8

The Indian federal system is largely based on the pattern of

Accepted Answer

The Indian federal system is largely based on the Canadian model, which emphasizes a strong center, unlike the United States model that balances power more equally between the federal and state governments.

Question 9

The Constitution of India adopted the federal system from the Act of

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The Constitution of India adopted the federal system primarily from the Government of India Act of 1935, which laid down the foundation for a federal structure in India.

Question 10

National Integration Council reflects the ----------------- nature of the Indian Federal system

Accepted Answer

The National Integration Council reflects the unitary nature of the Indian federal system as it is a body that aims to address issues of national integration and communal harmony, which are central concerns managed at the national level.

Question 11

Madan Mohan Punchi commission was appointed to study

Accepted Answer

The Madan Mohan Punchhi Commission was appointed to study and examine the existing Centre-state relations in India, and suggest improvements to ensure a better balance of power and responsibilities between the two.

Question 12

The members of the Planning Commission have the status equal to that of

Accepted Answer

The members of the Planning Commission have the status equal to that of Central cabinet ministers.

Question 13

which among the following is not created by the Constitution

Accepted Answer

The Planning Commission is not created by the Constitution of India. It was established by an executive resolution of the Government of India in 1950 to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production, and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community. The Finance Commission, Election Commission, and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) are all constitutional bodies created by the Constitution of India.

Question 14

Chairman of the Planning Commission is the

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission, which was an institution in the Government of India that formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions.

Question 15

The Constitution of India is parliamentary because

Accepted Answer

The defining feature of a parliamentary system, as seen in the Constitution of India, is that the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (Parliament), and the executive and legislative branches are interconnected.

Quiz 8: National Development Council: Part A