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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Constitutional Amendments in India:
1. A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
2. The President can return a Constitutional Amendment Bill for reconsideration.
3. Certain amendments require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
4. The special majority required for passing a Constitutional Amendment Bill is two-thirds of the members present and voting in both Houses of Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: Option (B) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, but not in state legislatures.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The President cannot return a Constitutional Amendment Bill for reconsideration. Once passed by both Houses, the President must give assent.
Statement 3 is correct: Amendments that affect the federal structure of India (like powers of states) require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
Statement 4 is correct: A special majority is needed for Constitutional amendments, which means a majority of the total membership of the House and two-thirds of members present and voting.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) 1, 3, and 4 only.Incorrect
Answer: Option (B) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, but not in state legislatures.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The President cannot return a Constitutional Amendment Bill for reconsideration. Once passed by both Houses, the President must give assent.
Statement 3 is correct: Amendments that affect the federal structure of India (like powers of states) require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
Statement 4 is correct: A special majority is needed for Constitutional amendments, which means a majority of the total membership of the House and two-thirds of members present and voting.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) 1, 3, and 4 only. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the fundamental duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution is/are correct?
Fundamental duties are enforceable by law.
The fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Amendment.
Fundamental duties apply to both citizens and non-citizens of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
Answer: Option (B) 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Fundamental duties are not enforceable by law. They are non-justiciable, unlike Fundamental Rights, meaning individuals cannot be compelled by courts to follow them.
Statement 2 is correct: The fundamental duties were introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Fundamental duties apply only to citizens of India and not to non-citizens.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) 2 only.Incorrect
Answer: Option (B) 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Fundamental duties are not enforceable by law. They are non-justiciable, unlike Fundamental Rights, meaning individuals cannot be compelled by courts to follow them.
Statement 2 is correct: The fundamental duties were introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Fundamental duties apply only to citizens of India and not to non-citizens.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) 2 only. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Council of Ministers:
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Ministers who are not members of Parliament can remain in office for a maximum of six months.
The Prime Minister has the sole authority to decide the portfolios of the ministers.
A minister must be a member of the Rajya Sabha to hold office.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: Option (A) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament).
Statement 2 is correct: A minister who is not a member of Parliament can continue in office for a maximum of six months, after which they must be elected to either House.
Statement 3 is correct: The Prime Minister has the authority to decide the portfolios of the ministers.
Statement 4 is incorrect: A minister can be a member of either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) 1, 2, and 3 only.Incorrect
Answer: Option (A) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament).
Statement 2 is correct: A minister who is not a member of Parliament can continue in office for a maximum of six months, after which they must be elected to either House.
Statement 3 is correct: The Prime Minister has the authority to decide the portfolios of the ministers.
Statement 4 is incorrect: A minister can be a member of either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) 1, 2, and 3 only. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Judicial Review in India?
Judicial review allows the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of laws.
Judicial review is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Judicial review applies to both Parliamentary and State laws.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
Answer: Option (A) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Judicial review allows the courts, especially the Supreme Court and the High Courts, to examine the constitutionality of laws and executive actions.
Statement 2 is incorrect: While judicial review is implied in various provisions (e.g., Article 13), it is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Statement 3 is correct: Judicial review applies to both Parliamentary laws and State laws.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) 1 and 3 only.Incorrect
Answer: Option (A) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Judicial review allows the courts, especially the Supreme Court and the High Courts, to examine the constitutionality of laws and executive actions.
Statement 2 is incorrect: While judicial review is implied in various provisions (e.g., Article 13), it is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Statement 3 is correct: Judicial review applies to both Parliamentary laws and State laws.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) 1 and 3 only. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved.
Rajya Sabha members are elected for a term of six years.
The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha can only delay a Money Bill by a maximum of 14 days.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: Option (C) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, with one-third of its members retiring every two years.
Statement 2 is correct: Members of the Rajya Sabha serve for a term of six years.
Statement 3 is correct: The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Statement 4 is correct: Rajya Sabha can only delay a Money Bill for a maximum of 14 days.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) 1, 2, 3, and 4.Incorrect
Answer: Option (C) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, with one-third of its members retiring every two years.
Statement 2 is correct: Members of the Rajya Sabha serve for a term of six years.
Statement 3 is correct: The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Statement 4 is correct: Rajya Sabha can only delay a Money Bill for a maximum of 14 days.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) 1, 2, 3, and 4.
