Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India :I.List I-Union List, in the Sevent ScheduleII.Extent of the executive power of a StateIII.Conditions of the Governor's officeFor a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?

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1. 2022 · Q13 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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2. 2021 · Q1 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor of the Reserve bank of India (RBI) is a appointed by the Central Government. 2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest. 3. The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act. Which of the above statements are correct?

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3. 2021 · Q85 · General Studies · 2 marks

   A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

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4. 2020 · Q20 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following statements: 1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit. 2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions. 3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5. 2018 · Q41 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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6. 2018 · Q53 · General Studies · 2 marks

   If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution of a particular State, then

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7. 2017 · Q7 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

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8. 2017 · Q17 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function. 2. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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