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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State.
1. Governor is a Constitutional office subordinate to the Central Government.
2. According to the Constitution, one of the qualifications for a person to be appointed as a Governor is, he/she should not belong to a state where he/she is appointed.
3. The appointment of Governors is based on the Canadian Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 3 is correct.
The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president. He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a way, he is a nominee of the Central government. But, as held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under the Central government. It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.
The American model, where the Governor of a state is directly elected, was dropped and the Canadian model, where the governor of a province (state) is appointed by the Governor-General (Centre), was accepted in the Constituent Assembly.
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
Only statement 3 is correct.
The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president. He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a way, he is a nominee of the Central government. But, as held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under the Central government. It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.
The American model, where the Governor of a state is directly elected, was dropped and the Canadian model, where the governor of a province (state) is appointed by the Governor-General (Centre), was accepted in the Constituent Assembly.
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 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Motion of Thanks.
1. It is addressed at the beginning of every session of the Parliament.
2. It is addressed by the Leader of the House.
3. The motion is put to vote in both the houses of the parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Motion of Thanks: The first session after each general election and beginning of the first session of each year is addressed by the president. In this address, the president outlines the policies and programmes of the government in the preceding year and ensuing year. This address of the president, is discussed in both the Houses of Parliament on a motion called the ‘Motion of Thanks’. At the end of the discussion, the motion is put to vote. This motion must be passed in the House. Otherwise, it amounts to the defeat of the government.
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Motion of Thanks: The first session after each general election and beginning of the first session of each year is addressed by the president. In this address, the president outlines the policies and programmes of the government in the preceding year and ensuing year. This address of the president, is discussed in both the Houses of Parliament on a motion called the ‘Motion of Thanks’. At the end of the discussion, the motion is put to vote. This motion must be passed in the House. Otherwise, it amounts to the defeat of the government.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions.
1. The committee classifies bills and allocates time for discussion on bills and resolutions introduced by private members.
2. This is a special committee of the Lok sabha only.
3. In Lok sabha it is chaired by the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
This committee classifies bills and allocates time for the discussion on bills and resolutions introduced by private members (other than ministers). This is a special committee of the Lok Sabha and consists of 15 members including the Deputy Speaker as its chairman. The Rajya Sabha does not have any such committee. The same function in the Rajya Sabha is performed by the Business Advisory Committee of that House.
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All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
This committee classifies bills and allocates time for the discussion on bills and resolutions introduced by private members (other than ministers). This is a special committee of the Lok Sabha and consists of 15 members including the Deputy Speaker as its chairman. The Rajya Sabha does not have any such committee. The same function in the Rajya Sabha is performed by the Business Advisory Committee of that House.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements given below
1. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a non-governmental sports organization that governs National Olympic Committees.
2. IOC Session is the annual meeting of IOC members where each member has one vote, and its decisions are final.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made amendments to the Olympic Charter to strengthen its human rights commitments during its 141st Session. These changes include additional wording in the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (founded: 1894; HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland) is a non-governmental sports organization responsible for organizing the Olympic Games and governs National Olympic Committees (NOCs). In 2009, the UN General Assembly granted the IOC Permanent Observer status. The IOC Session is the annual meeting of IOC members where each member has one vote, and its decisions are final.
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Both 1 and 2 are correct.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made amendments to the Olympic Charter to strengthen its human rights commitments during its 141st Session. These changes include additional wording in the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (founded: 1894; HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland) is a non-governmental sports organization responsible for organizing the Olympic Games and governs National Olympic Committees (NOCs). In 2009, the UN General Assembly granted the IOC Permanent Observer status. The IOC Session is the annual meeting of IOC members where each member has one vote, and its decisions are final.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the suspension of MLAs in the State Legislature.
1. The Constitution stipulates that the State Legislative Assembly may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission.
2. According to The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a bye-election for filling any vacancy shall be held within a period of one year from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy.
3. During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Article 190(4) of the Constitution, stipulates that the House may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission.
Also, the Representation of the People Act, 1951, says any vacancy in the House has to be filled up through a byelection within six months of its occurrence.
During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature.Incorrect
Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Article 190(4) of the Constitution, stipulates that the House may declare vacant the seat of a member who is absent for 60 days without permission.
Also, the Representation of the People Act, 1951, says any vacancy in the House has to be filled up through a byelection within six months of its occurrence.
During suspension, a member continues to hold office, but only loses their voice in the legislature.
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