Quiznetik

Indian Polity and Constitution | Set 13

1. Which of the following cases cannot be filed directly in the Supreme Court ? [MBA 1994]

A. Disputes between two or more States

B. Cases against encroachment on Fundamental Rights

C. If one's property is forcefully occupied by the other

D. Both (a) and (b) above

Correct : C. If one's property is forcefully occupied by the other

2. Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court? [UDC 1993]

A. must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years

B. must have attained the age of 55 years

C. must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years

D. must be in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist

Correct : B. must have attained the age of 55 years

3. 'Judicial Review' function of the Supreme Court means the power to: [RRB 1994]

A. review its own judgement

B. review the functioning of judiciary in the country

C. examine the constitutional validity of the laws

D. undertake periodic review of the Constitution

Correct : C. examine the constitutional validity of the laws

4. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Supreme Court ?

A. It has the power to punish by fine and imprisonment any person guilty of contempt of its authority

B. It is a court of record and has all the powers of such court including the power to punish for contempt of itself

C. Its records are admitted in evidence and cannot be questioned when produced in any Court of Law

D. It is bound by its earlier decisions and cannot depart from its previous decisions

Correct : D. It is bound by its earlier decisions and cannot depart from its previous decisions

5. The Supreme Court of India decides the disputes regarding the election of:

A. the Prime Minister

B. the Speaker and Deputy Speaker

C. the President and Vice-President

D. All of the above

Correct : C. the President and Vice-President

6. Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court ?

A. It has only the Appellate Jurisdiction

B. It is the highest federal court of India

C. It does not have the Original Jurisdiction

D. It can amend the Constitution

Correct : B. It is the highest federal court of India

7. Which one of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court ?

A. Disputes between the Centre and the States

B. Disputes between the States

C. Protection of the Fundamental Rights

D. Protection against the violation of the Constitution

Correct : C. Protection of the Fundamental Rights

8. Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are drawn from the:

A. Grants-in-aid

B. Contingency Fund

C. Consolidated Fund

D. Public Accounts

Correct : C. Consolidated Fund

9. A Judge of the Supreme Court of India is to hold office until he attains the age of:

A. 58 years

B. 60 years

C. 62 years

D. 65 years

Correct : D. 65 years

10. Which of the following statements regarding Judiciary in India are correct ? 1. Supreme Court of India is free from the control and influence of Legislature and Executive. 2. Subordinate courts are at the head of the judicial hierarchy of the State. 3. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 4. A High Court can withdraw a case from a subordinate court and can deal with the case itself if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial point of constitutional law.

A. I and II

B. I and III

C. I and IV

D. II, III and IV

Correct : C. I and IV

11. In which of the following cases appeals cannot be lodged with the Supreme Court ?

A. Constitutional matters involving a substantial point of law

B. A sentence in a criminal case given by the lower court and confirmed by the High Court

C. Criminal case in which High Court has given a death sentence J a criminal found nonguilty by a lower court

D. Criminal case in which High Court after withdrawing a case from the lower court, has given a death sentence

Correct : B. A sentence in a criminal case given by the lower court and confirmed by the High Court

12. Which of the following is covered under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

A. Dispute relating to civil matters

B. Dispute relating to criminal cases involving murder

C. Disputes between two States of the Indian Union

D. Disputes between two citizens from two different States

Correct : C. Disputes between two States of the Indian Union

13. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their office by an order of the President passed after:

A. an address by each House supported by the majority of the members present and voting has been presented to him

B. a resolution of both Houses passed by a 2/3rd majority of total membership is presented to him

C. a resolution passed by 2/3rd majority of total membership of Lok Sabha is presented to him

D. an address by each House supported by a majority of total membership of that House and not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting has been presented to the President

Correct : D. an address by each House supported by a majority of total membership of that House and not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting has been presented to the President

14. A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office only on grounds of:

A. gross inefficiency

B. imbecile conduct

C. proven misbehaviour or incapacity

D. senility

Correct : C. proven misbehaviour or incapacity

15. Consider the following statements: 1. Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India 2. Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of public interest litigation (PIL) in the Indian judicial system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct : B. 2 only

16. When can the salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court be reduced during their term of office?

A. If the Parliament passes a bill to this effect

B. During a Financial Emergency

C. As and when the President desires

D. Never

Correct : B. During a Financial Emergency

17. The Supreme Court was set up under:

A. Pitt's India Act

B. Regulating Act

C. Indian Councils Act, 1861

D. Indian Councils Act, 1892

Correct : B. Regulating Act

18. Which Judge of the Supreme Court was unsuccessfully sought to be impeached?

A. Justice H.R. Khanna

B. Justice A.N. Grover

C. Justice M. Hidayatullah

D. Justice Ramaswami

Correct : D. Justice Ramaswami

19. If the Parliament passes a law which is against the Constitution, it can be declared as unconstitutional by the:

A. Supreme Court

B. President

C. Chief Justice of India

D. A bench of High Court Judges

Correct : A. Supreme Court

20. A civil case becomes a fit case for appeal to the Supreme Court if:

A. it involves a point of Constitutional law

B. the High Court certifies that it involves a point of law and needs interpretation of the Constitution

C. it involves a sum of money over RS. 10,000

D. the case had come to the High Court under an appeal from a subordinate court

Correct : B. the High Court certifies that it involves a point of law and needs interpretation of the Constitution

21. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be :

A. one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court

B. seven

C. three

D. one-third of the total strength of the court

Correct : A. one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court

22. The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed:

A. by the President

B. by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

C. by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and out of the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court as he may deem necessary for the purpose

D. by the President in consultation with Prime Minister

Correct : C. by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and out of the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court as he may deem necessary for the purpose

23. The rules for regulating the practice and procedure of Supreme Court under Article 145 of the Constitution are made by the:

A. President of India

B. Supreme Court with the approval of the President of India

C. Supreme Court alone

D. Supreme Court in consultation with the Bar Council of India

Correct : B. Supreme Court with the approval of the President of India

24. Consider the following: 1. Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Courts. 2. a citizen is free to approach High Court or Supreme Court as he chooses, whenever his Fundamental Rights are violated. 3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India.

A. 1 alone

B. 1 and 2

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 2 and 3

Correct : C. 1, 2 and 3

25. Which is not correct statement? The Supreme Court :

A. is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty

B. interprets the Constitution

C. protects the Directive Principles of State Policy

D. settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India

Correct : C. protects the Directive Principles of State Policy

26. The salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India:

A. can never be reduced under any circumstances

B. can be reduced during their term of office

C. cannot be reduced during the term of their office except during a financial emergency

D. are fixed by President of India

Correct : C. cannot be reduced during the term of their office except during a financial emergency

27. The Constitution of India has ensured independence of judiciary by : (i) protecting salaries and service conditions of judges. (ii) prohibiting the judges from carrying on practice in courts of law after retirement. (iii) providing Single judiciary. (iv) ensuring security of tenure of judges.

A. ii, iii, iv

B. i, ii, iv

C. i, ii, iii, iv

D. i, iii

Correct : B. i, ii, iv

28. The Supreme Court is a court of record. This implies: 1. it can punish for its contempt. 2. its decisions are admitted as evidence and can riot be questioned in any court of law. 3. it has to keep a record of all the important cases that are conducted in India. 4. its decisions, once taken, are binding upon it.

A. I, II and III

B. I and II

C. I, III and IV

D. I, II, III and IV

Correct : B. I and II

29. The main sources of law in India are: 1. The Constitution 2. Statutes 3. Customary law 4. Judicial decisions of superior courts

A. I and II

B. I, II and IV

C. II and IV

D. I, II, III and IV

Correct : D. I, II, III and IV

30. Judicial review in India does not extend to:

A. the advice that the Council of Ministers gives to the President

B. the discretionary powers of the Governors

C. the privileges enjoyed by Parliament members

D. Any of the above

Correct : D. Any of the above

31. Public interest litigation applies to any case of public injury arising from

A. the breach of any public duty

B. the violation of a constitutional provision

C. the violation of the law

D. All of the above

Correct : D. All of the above

32. The Judges of the Supreme Court take an oath or affirmation before entering upon office, conducted by:

A. Chief Justice of India

B. President or Vice-President

C. President or some person appointed, by him

D. None of the above

Correct : C. President or some person appointed, by him

33. To whom does a Judge of the Supreme Court address his resignation if he wants to leave office before his term is complete?

A. Chief Justice of India

B. Prime Minister

C. President

D. Union Law Minister

Correct : C. President

34. The power of judicial review ensures:

A. the supremacy of the Supreme Court

B. that Supreme Court can review its own judgements

C. the constitutionality of laws

D. justice by the subordinate courts

Correct : C. the constitutionality of laws

35. The right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact belongs to :

A. the President

B. High Courts

C. the Governor

D. All of these

Correct : A. the President

36. A High Court consists of a Chief Justice and:

A. at least 5 other judges

B. such other judges as specified in the Constitution

C. such other judges as determined by Parliament

D. such other judges as determined by the President

Correct : D. such other judges as determined by the President

37. Which of the following is not a power of the High Court?

A. Supervision over all courts under its jurisdiction

B. Jurisdiction over revenue matters

C. Supervision over tribunals constituted by law relating to the armed forces

D. Issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights or for any other purpose

Correct : C. Supervision over tribunals constituted by law relating to the armed forces

38. The Constitution makes provisions to ensure the independence of judges. Which one of the provisions given below is wrong in this context?

A. Though appointed by the President their removal is by a difficult process

B. Their salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (or the State)

C. A retired judge cannot be appointed to any office under the Government

D. The conduct of a judge cannot be discussed in Parliament except upon a motion regarding his removal

Correct : C. A retired judge cannot be appointed to any office under the Government

39. The oath to a High Court Judge is administered by the:

A. Chief Justice of India

B. Chief Justice of that High Court

C. Governor

D. President

Correct : C. Governor

40. When can the salaries of High Court judges be reduced?

A. If Parliament decrees it by two-thirds majority

B. During a Financial Emergency

C. If the State Legislature passes a law to the effect

D. At no time

Correct : B. During a Financial Emergency

41. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the: [NDA 1994]

A. President

B. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

C. Governor of the concerned state

D. Chief Minister of the concerned State

Correct : A. President

42. The Constitution gives the powers of superintendence over all subordinate courts to the High Courts under Article:

A. 226

B. 227

C. 228

D. 229

Correct : B. 227

43. The High Courts in India were first started at:

A. Bombay, Madras, Calcutta

B. Delhi and Calcutta

C. Bombay, Delhi, Madras

D. Madras and Bombay

Correct : A. Bombay, Madras, Calcutta

44. The High Court enjoys the power: I. to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. II. to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and tribunals under its jurisdiction. III. to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction.

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. I and III

D. I, II and III

Correct : D. I, II and III

45. Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court?

A. State Government

B. President

C. Governor of the State

D. Parliament

Correct : B. President

46. A common High Court for two or more States and/or Union Territory may be established by : [Railways 1990]

A. President

B. Parliament by Law

C. Governor of the State

D. Chief Justice of India

Correct : B. Parliament by Law

47. The salaries of the Judges of the High Courts are paid from the:

A. Funds collected as fees for cases

B. Consolidated Fund of the State

C. Consolidated Fund of India

D. State revenues

Correct : B. Consolidated Fund of the State

48. The number of States under the jurisdiction of a High Court is decided on the basis of:

A. area and population to be served

B. funds at the disposal

C. intention of the government

D. number of judges available

Correct : A. area and population to be served

49. Which of the following is not a qualification for a person to be the Chief Justice of High Court?

A. He should have been a Judge in any court of India for not less than 10 years

B. He should be a distinguished jurist

C. He should be a renowned writer in the field of law

D. None of the above

Correct : C. He should be a renowned writer in the field of law

50. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with: I. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. II. Former Chief Justice of the High Court. III. Other Judges of the High Court. IV. Governor of the State concerned.

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. I and IV

D. I, III and IV

Correct : C. I and IV

51. The High Court which has the distinction of having the first woman Chief Justice is

A. Allahabad High Court

B. Delhi High Court

C. Himachal Pradesh High Court

D. Guwahati High Court

Correct : C. Himachal Pradesh High Court

52. A retired Judge of High Court cannot:

A. practice in the Supreme Court

B. practice in any High Court of India

C. practice in the High Court from where he has retired

D. practice in any Court of India

Correct : C. practice in the High Court from where he has retired

53. Judge of the High Court can be removed from the office during his tenure by:

A. the Governor, if the State passes resolution by 2/3rd majority

B. the President, on the basis of resolution passed by the Parliament by 2/3rd majority

C. the Chief Justice of Supreme Court on the recommendation of Parliament

D. the Chief Justice of High Court on recommendation of State Legislature

Correct : B. the President, on the basis of resolution passed by the Parliament by 2/3rd majority

54. The power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Court rests with:

A. the President

B. the Parliament

C. the concerned State Legislature

D. the Governor

Correct : B. the Parliament

55. A Judge of a High Court wanting to resign addresses his letter of resignation to :

A. the President

B. the Chief Justice of his High Court

C. the Chief Justice of India

D. the Governor of the State

Correct : A. the President

56. The Constitution places the High Courts under the control of the Union in certain matters in order to keep them outside the range of regional politics. The Union exercises its control in the matters of: I. transfer of Judges from one High Court to another. II. being able, to establish a common High Court for two or more States. III. determining disputes as to age of High Court Judges.

A. I only

B. II and III

C. I and II

D. I, II and III

Correct : D. I, II and III

57. Which of the following High Courts covers more than one State/Union Territories?

A. Delhi

B. Allahabad

C. Guwahati

D. None of these

Correct : C. Guwahati

58. Who was the Chief Justice of India when public interest litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial System? [IAS 2006]

A. M. Hidayatullah

B. A.M. Ahmadi

C. A.S. Anand

D. P.N. Bhagwati

Correct : D. P.N. Bhagwati

59. The only Union Territory which has a High Court of its own:

A. Delhi

B. Lakshadweep

C. Chandigarh

D. Daman and Diu

Correct : A. Delhi

60. The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places? [CDS 2008]

A. Nagpur

B. Panaji

C. Pune

D. Aurangabad

Correct : C. Pune

61. The High Court having the jurisdiction in Judicial matters relating to' the largest number of States/Union Territories is:

A. Kolkata High Court

B. Kerala High Court

C. Mumbai High Court

D. Guwahati High Court

Correct : D. Guwahati High Court

62. Which one of the following statements is not correct? [NDA 2005]

A. All the expenditure other than that which is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is to be submitted to the Lok Sabha in the form of demands for grants.

B. No demand for a grant is made except on the recommendation of the President of India

C. The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant

D. The Lok Sabha can suggest an increase in the expenditure

Correct : C. The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant

63. Which one of the following statements is correct? [NDA 2005]

A. The President of India is the custodian of the Constitution of India

B. The Supreme Court of India can declare a law passed by any State/Union Legislature null and void if it encroaches upon the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India

C. The number of Judges in a High Court is to be determined from time to time by the Governor of the State concerned

D. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the State concerned on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India

Correct : B. The Supreme Court of India can declare a law passed by any State/Union Legislature null and void if it encroaches upon the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India

64. Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution. 2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2005]

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct : C. Both 1 and 2

65. In India, the power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court lies with: [Asstt Comm 2008]

A. The President of India

B. The Chief Justice of India

C. The Union Ministry of Law

D. The Parliament of India

Correct : D. The Parliament of India

66. Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian Judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation? [CDS 2009]

A. Original Jurisdiction

B. Appellate Jurisdiction

C. Epistolary Jurisdiction

D. Advisory Jurisdiction

Correct : C. Epistolary Jurisdiction

67. Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact 1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. if he seeks such an advice. 3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010]

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 3 only

D. 1 and 2

Correct : D. 1 and 2

68. Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language? [CDS 2012]

A. The Supreme Court Rules, 1966

B. A Legislation made by the Parliament

C. Article 145 of the Constitution of India

D. Article 34B of the Constitution of India

Correct : D. Article 34B of the Constitution of India

69. Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? 1. A motion signed by atleast 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha is delivered to the Speaker or Chairman. 2. The motion is investigated by a Committee of three Jurists constituted by the Speaker or Chairman. 3. The Judge will be removed by the Speaker or Chairman if the Committee of three Jurists recommends. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1 only

Correct : B. 1 and 2 only

70. Which of the following statements with respect to the judiciary in India is/are correct? 1. Unlike in the United States, India has not provided for a double system of courts. 2. Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated system of courts for the Union as well as the states. 3. The organisation of the subordinate judiciary varies slightly from state to state Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 2 and 3 only

Correct : C. 1, 2 and 3

71. Of the following statements, which one is not correct? [BPSC 2011]

A. Supreme Court was constituted in 1950

B. Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in the country

C. Supreme Court can hear from any High Court/Tribunals except from Court-martial

D. Supreme Court can hear from any High Court/ Tribunals as well as from Court-martial

Correct : D. Supreme Court can hear from any High Court/ Tribunals as well as from Court-martial

72. The pension of a High Court Judge is charged to the:

A. Consolidated Fund of India

B. Consolidated Fund of the State where he last served

C. Consolidated Funds of the different States where he has served

D. Contingency Fund of India

Correct : A. Consolidated Fund of India

73. How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)? [IAS 2008]

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Correct : B. 3

74. Which one of the following pairs of High Courts and their seats is not matched correctly?

A. Karnataka - Bengaluru

B. Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal

C. Rajasthan - Jodhpur

D. Kerala – Ernakulam

Correct : B. Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal

75. Which High Court has jurisdiction over the State of Arunachal Pradesh ? [Railways 1994]

A. Guwahati

B. Mumbai

C. Kolkata

D. Chandigarh

Correct : A. Guwahati

76. When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions until a new Governor is appointed? [Asstt Grade 1992]

A. Secretary General of the Governor

B. A person designated by State Cabinet

C. Chief Justice of the High Court

D. Advocate General of the State

Correct : C. Chief Justice of the High Court

77. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to:

A. Governor

B. Legislative Assembly

C. Prime Minister

D. Rajya Sabha

Correct : A. Governor

78. Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

A. Bhajan Lal

B. Hiteshwar Saikia

C. Chimanbhai Patel

D. Jyoti Basu

Correct : D. Jyoti Basu

79. The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to :

A. Consolidated Fund of the State

B. Consolidated Fund of India

C. Contingency Fund of India

D. 'a' and 'b' in equal proportion

Correct : A. Consolidated Fund of the State

80. Mark the most correct response:

A. No court has power to compel the Governor to exercise or not to exercise any power or to perform or not to perform any duty

B. The Governor cannot be prosecuted in a civil and criminal court for any act of omission or commission during the period he holds office

C. Both above statements are correct

D. statement (a) is correct while (b) is not

Correct : D. statement (a) is correct while (b) is not

81. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. The Governor can refuse to give his assent to a bill

B. The Governor can reserve the bill for the assent of the President

C. The Governor may refuse to invite a leader of the party in Vidhan Sabha who does not command the majority in the House

D. The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad

Correct : D. The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad

82. Chief Ministers of all the States are ex-officio members of the:

A. Finance Commission

B. Planning Commission

C. National Development Council

D. Inter State Council

Correct : C. National Development Council

83. The question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature shall be decided by:

A. the Governor in consultation with the President

B. the Governor in consultation with the Election Commission

C. State Legislative Council

D. State Legislative Assembly

Correct : B. the Governor in consultation with the Election Commission

84. The Governor is appointed by the:

A. Prime Minister

B. President

C. Chief Minister

D. Chief Justice

Correct : B. President

85. The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is :

A. a year

B. six months

C. three months

D. indefinite

Correct : B. six months

86. Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor? I. Selecting a Chief Minister if no single party has clear majority in the State Assembly. II. Dismissing a ministry at any time. III. Reserving a Bill for the President.

A. I and III

B. I and II

C. III only

D. I,II and III

Correct : A. I and III

87. The members of the Legislative Council are appointed through: I. Direct elections II. indirect elections III. Nomination

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. I, II and III

D. I and III

Correct : C. I, II and III

88. Ministers in a determined by :

A. the Constitution

B. Parliament

C. State Legislature

D. the Governor

Correct : C. State Legislature

89. The Chief Minister of a State: I. is elected by the Legislative Assembly. II. appoints the members of the Council of Ministers. Ill. determines the strength of the Council of Ministers. IV. determines the salaries of Council of Ministers.

A. II, III and IV

B. I, III and IV

C. III only

D. l and II

Correct : C. III only

90. The number of seats in Vidhan Sabha is :

A. to be not more than five hundred and not less than 60

B. to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognished in the case of one State which has only 32 seats

C. to be not more than.600 and not less than 500

D. varies from Vidhan Sabha to Vidhan Sabha

Correct : B. to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognished in the case of one State which has only 32 seats

91. The membership of a State Legislative Council:

A. shall not be more than membership of the Assembly

B. shall not be less than 40

C. shall not be less than 2/3rd of total membership of Lok Sabha

D. Both (a) and (b)

Correct : D. Both (a) and (b)

92. The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under:

A. Article 356 of the Constitution

B. Article 370 of the Constitution

C. Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution

D. None of the above

Correct : B. Article 370 of the Constitution

93. The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies the State has:

A. a separate Defence Force

B. a separate Constitution

C. a separature Judiciary

D. All of the above

Correct : B. a separate Constitution

94. The Governor of which State has been vested with special powers regarding scheduled tribal areas?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Asom

C. Maharashtra

D. West Bengal

Correct : A. Arunachal Pradesh

95. Which of the following are true? [IFS 1990] I. Only some States in India have Legislative Councils. II. Some members of Legislative Councils are nominated. III. Some members of Legislative Councils are directly elected by the people.

A. I and II

B. I and III

C. II and III

D. I, II and III

Correct : D. I, II and III

96. The President can directly disallow a State Legislation:

A. in case of any bill

B. in case of money bills

C. in case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent

D. Both (b) and (c) above

Correct : C. in case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent

97. Who among the following is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution?

A. Public Prosecutor

B. Solicitor General

C. Advocate General

D. Attorney General

Correct : C. Advocate General

98. The Legislative Council in a State can be created or disbanded by the: [Railways 1994]

A. State Legislative Assembly alone

B. Parliament alone

C. Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature

D. President on recommendation of the Governor

Correct : C. Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature

99. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

A. Chief Minister of the State

B. Chief Justice of the High Court

C. President

D. Prime Minister

Correct : C. President

100. If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that: [IAS 1995]

A. the polling was very poor

B. the election was for a multi- member constituency

C. the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal

D. a very large number of candidates contested the election

Correct : D. a very large number of candidates contested the election