11. Which Constitutional Amendment empowered the administrators of certain union territories to promulgate ordinances?
[A] 24th
[B] 27th
[C] 29th
[D] 31st
Answer: B [27th]
Notes:
The 27th Amendment Act of 1971 empowered the administrators of certain union territories to promulgate ordinances. It entrusted “special responsibility” to the Governor to ensure proper functioning of Hill areas.
12. How many members are there in the Public Accounts Committee?
[A] 20
[B] 22
[C] 24
[D] 25
Answer: B [22]
Notes:
Presently the Public Accounts Committee consists of 22 members (15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha). The members in the committee are elected by the Parliament every year from amongst its members. They are selected by the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
13. In what situation, the Governor is supposed to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?
[A] If it is against the provisions of the Constitution
[B] If it endangers the position of the state high court
[C] If it deals with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A
[D] All of the above
Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Governor is to reserve the bill for the consideration of the President in the following circumstances-
1. If it is ultra-vires, which means it is against the provisions of the Constitution.
2. If it is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. If it is against the larger interest of the country.
4. If it is of grave national importance.
5. If it deal with the compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.
5. It is obligatory to reserve a bill if it endangers the position of the state high court.
14. The President consults which of the following while appointing the judges of a state high court?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Governor of the concerned state
[C] State Legislative Assembly
[D] Lok Sabha
Answer: B [Governor of the concerned state]
Notes:
The President of India consults by the Governor of the concerned state while appointing the judges of the state high court. The Governor of the concerned state makes appointments, postings and promotions of the district judges in consultation with the state high court.
15. The members of which of the following can be appointed as ministers?
1. State Legislative Assembly
2. State Legislative Council
3. Panchayat
4. Municipality
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] All of the above
Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The members of the state legislature i.e., either the legislative assembly or the legislative council are usually appointed as ministers. A person who is not a member of either House of the state legislature can also be appointed as a minister but only for six months within which he must become a member (either by election or by nomination) of either House of the state legislature, otherwise, he ceases to be a minister.
16. The deputy chairman submits his resignation to?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Chairman
[C] Speaker
[D] Governor
Answer: B [Chairman]
Notes:
Deputy Chairman submits his resignation by writing to the Chairman. He can also be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the council. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days advance notice to him.
17. Which of the following state took steps to revitalize the panchayati raj after the recommendations of Ashok Mehta Committee?
1. Karnataka
2. West Bengal
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
After the fall of Janta government three states of Karnataka, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh took steps to revitalize the panchayati raj, keeping in view some of the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee.
18. Committee to review the existing Administrative Arrangements for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation Programmes was constituted under the chairmanship of?
[A] Ashok Mehta
[B] G.V.K. Rao
[C] Balwant Rai
[D] L M Singhvi
Answer: B [G.V.K. Rao]
Notes:
G.V.K. Rao Committee was constituted to review the existing Administrative Arrangements for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation Programmes under the chairmanship of G.V.K. Rao. It was appointed by the Planning Commission in 1985.
19. Who constitutes the Finance Commission of India?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Speaker
Answer: A [President]
Notes:
Finance Commission of India is constituted by the president of India as per the article 280 of the Indian Constitution every fifth year or at such earlier time as he considers necessary.
20. Who conducts elections to Panchayats and municipalities in the states?
[A] Election Commission of India
[B] State Election Commission
[C] District Election Commission
[D] None of the above
Answer: B [State Election Commission]
Notes:
The Constitution of India provides for a separate State Election Commission for elections to the Panchayats and municipalities in the states.