X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. 'Y' pointed out that the term 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above,select the correct conclusion from the options given below:
Polity and Governance
2026
Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India:1.There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'.2.There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.3.There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India:1.Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.2.Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.3.The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?1.The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.2.The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.3.The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories. Select the answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct?1.The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments.2.They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of14.3. There is a limitation on the number of 'Wild Cards' a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament. Select the answer using the code given below:
2025
With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: Organization Some of its functions It works underI.Directorate of Enforcement Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home AffairsII.Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Enforces the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 Department of Revenue, Ministry of FinanceIII.Directorate General of Systems and Data Management Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders Department of Revenue, Ministry of FinanceIn how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
Which reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:I.An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.II.An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.III.An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:State DescriptionI.Arunachal Pradesh : The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National ParksII.Nagaland : The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment ActIII.Tripura : Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganization of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a full-fledged StateHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to India, consider the following :I.The Inter-State CouncilII.The National Security CouncilIII.Zonal CouncilsHow many of the above are established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
Consider the following statements :I.The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.II.The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Provision in the Constitution of India Stated underI.Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State PolicyII.Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental DutiesIII.Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental RightsHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State in declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth ScheduleI.the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administrationII.the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the GovernorWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:Organization Union MinistryI.The National Automative Board : Ministry of Commerce and IndustryII.The Coir Board : Ministry of Heavy IndustriesIII.The National Centre for Trade Information : Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched :
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?
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements :I.The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office.II.No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.III.Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India :I.The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.II.The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:I.On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.II.According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from his/her political Ammediately partyIII.The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:I.If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final.II.There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories.Statement II: In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:I.Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States.II.To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years.III.The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level.Which of the statements given above are not correct?
Consider the following statements about Lokpal :I.The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India.II.The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson.III.The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be.IV.Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2024
Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ?
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of :1.Addition3.Variation3.RepealSelect the correct answer using the code given below :
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.4.Amendment to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below :
The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members ?1.Governor of the Constituent State2.Chief Minister of the Constituent State3.Three Members to be nominated by the President of India4.The Home Minister of IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below :