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The most essential feature of the Parliamentary form of Government is the _________

A) sovereignty of the Parliament B) written constitution
C) accountability of the executive to the legislature D) independent judiciary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) independent judiciary

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Which one ofthe following is not correct about Administrative Tribunals?

 

A) The Parliament may by law constitute Administrative Tribunals both at the Union and State levels B) Tribunals may look into disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services.
C) Tribunals established by a law of the Parliament can exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts to allow for special leaveto appeal. D) The law establishing the Tribunals may provide for procedures including rules of evidence to be followed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tribunals established by a law of the Parliament can exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts to allow for special leaveto appeal.

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Article 323A provides that Parliament may by law establish tribunals for adjudication of disputes concerning recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public service under Central, State or any Local or other authority or a corporation owned or controlled by the Government of India. The law made by Parliament for the purpose may specify the jurisdiction and procedure of the tribunals. Under clause 2(d), the law may exclude the jurisdiction of all courts except that of the Supreme Court under article 136 with respect to the service matters falling within the purview of the tribunals.

 

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The President can dismiss a member of the council of ministers

 

A) on his own B) on the recommendation of the prime ministers
C) only under emergency conditions D) with the consent of speakers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) on the recommendation of the prime ministers

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The concept of ‘Navratnas’ was evolved in which of the following year's Union Budget?

 

A) 1997-98 B) 1999-2000
C) 1990-91 D) 1995-96
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1997-98

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What are the minimum qualifications of a person to become a member of Lok Sabha?

 

I. Must be a citizen of India.

 

II. Must not be less than 25 years of age.

 

III. Must hold an office of profit under Union Government.

 

A) Only I and II B) Only II
C) Both I and III D) I, II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both I and III

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74th Constitutional Amendment Act gave Constitutional recognition to municipalities by adding ______.

 

A) Part IX A B) Part X
C) Part XI D) Part XIV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Part IX A

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Consider the  following statements  about the Second Five-Year Plan :

1.It  was  drafted  under  the  leadership  of K. N. Raj

2.It    proposed    that    industries    like electricity,  railways,  steel,  machineries and communication could be developed in the public sector.

3.The  drafters  found  balancing  industry and agriculture very difficult.

4.The  drafters  found  balancing  industry and agriculture really easy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3 D) 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2 and 3

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The   Second   Five-year   plan   was drafted  under  the  leadership  of  P. C.   Mahalanobis. It   focused   on heavy    industries    and    followed socialist  pattern  of  society  as  its goal.Since savings and investment were growing in this period, a bulk of  these  industries  like  electricity railways,   steel, machineries   and communication could be developed in the public sector. However it had its   problems   as   well,because industry attracted more investment than  agriculture,  the  possibility  of food shortage became adverse.So, the    planners    found    balancing industry    and    agriculture    really difficult;  while  K.  N.  Raj  drafted sections  of  India’s  first  Five-Year Plan

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Who is authorised to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court?

A) The President B) The Chief Justice of India
C) A Collegium of Judges of the Supreme Court D) The Law Minister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The President

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