Questions for the Day:
Try these Mains Questions :
Q: Discuss the major extra constitutional factors influencing the federal polity in India. (10)
Q: Kesavananda Bharati case holds a very important place in making Indian Constitution a “living document”. Elaborate. In this context, also examine the significance of Basic Structure Doctrine in Indian Constitution. (15)
Try these Prelims Questions :
Q1. Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
3. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of them
Q2. Consider the following statements related to Article 368 of the Constitution:
1. A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be passed at a joint session of Parliament in case of deadlock between the two Houses.
2. It is obligatory for the President of India to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill passed under Article 368.
3. To amend 7th Schedule of the Constitution, ratification of more than half of the State legislature is essential.
4. To Take away any the fundamental rights
Which of these are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Consider the following statements about the basic Structure doctrine:
1. A Constitutional amendment inserting a regulation in the Ninth Schedule cannot be challenged on the ground of violation of basic structure of the Constitution.
2. Any Constitutional amendment by Parliament cannot be successfully challenged unless it affects the basic structure of the Constitution.
3. All fundamental Rights form the basic structure, hence can’t be taken away.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 3
(d) None of them
Q4. Which of the following given below are the features of the parliamentary government in India?
1. Presence of nominal and real executives
2. Leadership of the prime minister or the chief minister
3. Dissolution of the upper and lower Houses
4. Separation of powers between executive and legislature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. 1 ,2 and 3only
B. 2 ,3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. All of them.
Q5. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary Government?
- Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
- Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
- The Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q6. The presidential system operates on the principle of
(a) Division of powers
(b) Separation of powers
(c) Fusion of powers
(d) Balance of powers
Q7. Which of the following are true of presidential system of
Government?
(1) President is both Head of the State and Head of the
Government.
(2) It is based on separation of powers.
(3) President’s term of office is fixed.
(4) Secretaries are responsible to the President as well as to the Senate.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) (1), (2) and (3)
(b) All of them
(c) (1), (2), and (4)
(d) (1), (3), and (4)
Q8. Which of the following given below explain the differences between Federal Government and Unitary Government?
1. In federal government, the constitution is written while it may be written or unwritten in unitary government.
2. There is supremacy of the Constitution in federal government while in unitary government Constitution may or may not be supreme.
3. In federalism, there is horizontal division of powers, while in Unitary system, all powers are concentrated at center.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. 1 and 2only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. All of them
D. 1 and 3 only
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