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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Beginning of Parliamentary System in India can be traced back to Indian Council Act, 1861
2. Charter Act of 1833 recommended for the appointment of Macaulay Committee on Indian Civil Service.
3. Charter Act of 1833 deprived the governor of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. The
Governor General of India was given exclusive legislative powers for the entire British India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Beginning of Parliamentary System in India can be traced back to Charter Act of 1853 It separated, for the first time, the legislative and executive functions of the Governor General’s council.
It provided for addition of six new members called legislative councillors to the council. Charter Act of 1853 recommended for the appointment of Macaulay Committee on Indian Civil Service.Incorrect
Beginning of Parliamentary System in India can be traced back to Charter Act of 1853 It separated, for the first time, the legislative and executive functions of the Governor General’s council.
It provided for addition of six new members called legislative councillors to the council. Charter Act of 1853 recommended for the appointment of Macaulay Committee on Indian Civil Service. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe constitution upholds the rights of labour and ensures labour welfare in which of the following ways via Directive principles?
1. It makes provision for just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief.
2. It exhorts the government to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1: Acts like Maternity Benefit Act or its recent amendment have been enacted in the spirit of the DPSP (Article 42).
Statement 2: These are socialist principles which draw their moorings from the history of economic thought in India. India upholds an economic system based on the principles of equity, fairness and justice, and therefore, such rights (provisions) are crucial to ensure labour welfare.Incorrect
Statement 1: Acts like Maternity Benefit Act or its recent amendment have been enacted in the spirit of the DPSP (Article 42).
Statement 2: These are socialist principles which draw their moorings from the history of economic thought in India. India upholds an economic system based on the principles of equity, fairness and justice, and therefore, such rights (provisions) are crucial to ensure labour welfare. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following ideally should not be features of a democratic polity?
1. Censorship of the press
2. Military can take over civilian institutions if they fail to deliver on democratic hopes
3. The Government should not be run by non-elected individuals.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Democracy is a form of government that allows people to choose their rulers. In a democracy: only leaders elected by people should rule the country, and people have the freedom to express views, freedom to organise and freedom to protest. Option 1 and 2 go against these two basic tenets.
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Democracy is a form of government that allows people to choose their rulers. In a democracy: only leaders elected by people should rule the country, and people have the freedom to express views, freedom to organise and freedom to protest. Option 1 and 2 go against these two basic tenets.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the office of the governor as mentioned in the constitution of India:
1. His office is constitutionally under the control and subordinate to the Central government.
2. The Governor of a particular state should not belong to that state.
3. The President of India must consult the Chief Minister of the concerned state before making the
appointment of the Governor of that state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
The governor holds an independent office under the constitution.
The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:
1. He should be a citizen of India.
2. He should have completed the age of 35 years.
Additionally, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years. First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics. Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured. However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases.Incorrect
The governor holds an independent office under the constitution.
The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:
1. He should be a citizen of India.
2. He should have completed the age of 35 years.
Additionally, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years. First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics. Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured. However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhen a bill is sent to the Governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can
1. Withhold his assent to the bill
2. Return the bill, including a money bill, for reconsideration of the state legislature
3. Reserve the bill for the consideration of the President
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that
is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court. In addition, the
governor can also reserve the bill if it is of the following nature:
(i) Ultra-vires, that is, against the provisions of the Constitution.
(ii) Opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Against the larger interest of the country.
(iv) Of grave national importance.
(v) Dealing with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.Incorrect
When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that
is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court. In addition, the
governor can also reserve the bill if it is of the following nature:
(i) Ultra-vires, that is, against the provisions of the Constitution.
(ii) Opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Against the larger interest of the country.
(iv) Of grave national importance.
(v) Dealing with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.
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