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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368
1. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha.
2. Concerned bill must be introduced by a minister.
3. Prior recommendation of the President is not necessary to introduce the bill.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures. The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.Incorrect
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures. The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following given below is/are the features of Parliamentary Form of government?
1. Collective responsibility of the executive to the President
2. Dissolution of the lower House
3. Membership of the ministers in the legislature
4. Presence of nominal and real executives
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
The Constitution establishes the parliamentary system not only at the Centre but also in the states. The features of parliamentary government in India are: (a) Presence of nominal and real executives; (b) Majority party rule, (c) Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature. (d) Membership of the ministers in the legislature, (e) Leadership of the prime minister or the chief minister, (f) Dissolution of the lower House (Lok Sabha or Assembly).
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The Constitution establishes the parliamentary system not only at the Centre but also in the states. The features of parliamentary government in India are: (a) Presence of nominal and real executives; (b) Majority party rule, (c) Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature. (d) Membership of the ministers in the legislature, (e) Leadership of the prime minister or the chief minister, (f) Dissolution of the lower House (Lok Sabha or Assembly).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following given below are the unitary features of the Indian Constitution?
1. Division of powers between Central and State governments
2. Flexibility of the Constitution
3. Integrated Judiciary
4. All-India Services
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
The usual features of a federation, viz., two government, division of powers, written Constitution, supremacy of Constitution, rigidity of Constitution, independent judiciary and bicameralism. However, the Indian Constitution also contains a large number of unitary or non-federal features, viz., a strong Centre, single Constitution, single citizenship, flexibility of Constitution, integrated judiciary, appointment of state governor by the Centre, all-India services, emergency provisions, and so on.
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The usual features of a federation, viz., two government, division of powers, written Constitution, supremacy of Constitution, rigidity of Constitution, independent judiciary and bicameralism. However, the Indian Constitution also contains a large number of unitary or non-federal features, viz., a strong Centre, single Constitution, single citizenship, flexibility of Constitution, integrated judiciary, appointment of state governor by the Centre, all-India services, emergency provisions, and so on.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsBasic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), seen in news was signed between India and which of the countries given below?
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India and the United States signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA). This agreement would facilitate exchange of geospatial information between India and United States for both military and civilian use.
BECA will allow India to use US expertise on geospatial intelligence and to enhance military accuracy of automated hardware systems and weapons like cruise, ballistic missiles and drones.Incorrect
India and the United States signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA). This agreement would facilitate exchange of geospatial information between India and United States for both military and civilian use.
BECA will allow India to use US expertise on geospatial intelligence and to enhance military accuracy of automated hardware systems and weapons like cruise, ballistic missiles and drones. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe initiative DARPAN, seen in news is related to which of the following given below?
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NGO-DARPAN is a platform that provides space for interface between Non-Government organizations (NGOs)/ Voluntary Organizations (VOs) in the country and key Government Ministries / Departments / Government Bodies.
It started out as an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, to create and promote a healthy partnership between NGOs/VOs and the Government of India. Now it is an e-governance application offered by NITI Aayog to electronically maintain data and transparency regarding NGOs/VOs in the country.Incorrect
NGO-DARPAN is a platform that provides space for interface between Non-Government organizations (NGOs)/ Voluntary Organizations (VOs) in the country and key Government Ministries / Departments / Government Bodies.
It started out as an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, to create and promote a healthy partnership between NGOs/VOs and the Government of India. Now it is an e-governance application offered by NITI Aayog to electronically maintain data and transparency regarding NGOs/VOs in the country.
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