Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Dec 2022 06:07

Q4. How accountability checked on executive?
1. Economy Cut and Token Cut
2. Close scrutiny by Departmental Standing Committees
3. Post Budget auditing by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Select the correct answer using code given below:
(a) 1, 2 only
(b) 1, 3 only
(c) 2, 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Dec 2022 06:05

Q2. Consider the following cases:
1. Appointment of the Prime Minister when no single party attains majority after elections to the Lok Sabha.
2. Exercising of Pocket Veto
3. Dismissal of the council of ministers when it cannot prove the confidence in the Lok Sabha.
In which of the above cases President is not bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Dec 2022 14:31

02 DEC 2022 Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Dec 2022 07:50

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to the financial powers and functions of the President:
1. Money bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with his prior recommendations.
2. He can make advances out of the Consolidated Fund of India to meet any unforeseen expenditure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Dec 2022 07:49

Q2. Pickup the correct statements regarding to the Council of minister responsibility towards Parliament:
1. The ministers are individually responsible to the Parliament.
2. If a Censure Motion is passed in Lok Sabha, all the ministers have to resign.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Dec 2022 02:26

Ref: Right to religion does not include right to convert: MHA to SC, The Hindu, Dt. 29 Nov 2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 12:31

REF: The Indian Express- Nov 24- Coming, a tough law to prevent cruelty to animals. Why is it needed?

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 07:55

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the process of election of the President of India is/are correct?
1. The process of election of the Indian President is of Australian origin.
2. Solving all the doubts and disputes in connection with the election of the President is exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 07:54

Q2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding different parliamentary systems?
1. Zero hour is an informal device available to members of parliament to raise matter without any prior notice.
2. The calling attention motion is used to call the attention of minister to a matter of urgent public importance even without the prior permission of the Speaker.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 04:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
How is the one nation - one ration card scheme necessary to implement in India? Evaluate its benefits and challenges.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 14:30

30 NOV 2022 Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 12:50

Q3. Consider the following statements related to motions moved by Members of Parliament:
1. Motion on issues such as inflation, drought, and corruption cannot be moved.
2. The member must have to give a reason for moving the no-confidence motion.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 12:49

Q1. Consider the following statements with reference to the Chief Minister of a State:
1. There is no specific procedure mentioned in the constitution for his appointment.
2. Oath of office and secrecy is administered to him by a Judge of High court.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 05:24

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION

Why is the 42nd Constitutional Amendment called a mini constitution? Also, give some recent Constitutional amendments vital for Indian Polity.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Nov 2022 20:03

Ref : Constitution Day celebrated THE HINDU 27-11-2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Dec 2022 06:07

Q3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the equality of power and status of the Rajya Sabha to that of the Lok Sabha?
1. Introduction and passage of certain types of financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. Approval of ordinances issued by the President.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) all
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Dec 2022 06:02

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Speaker Pro-Tem:
1. The President appoints a member of newly elected Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem.
2. The Speaker Pro Tem has all the powers of the Speaker.
3. He administers oath to the new ministers only.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Dec 2022 13:12

Ref : The Assam-Meghalaya border firing; The Hindu 30-11-2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Dec 2022 07:50

Q3. See if the Matches of the parliamentary terminologies are correct.
1. Expunction: Deletion of words from the proceedings or records of Rajya Sabha for being defamatory or indecent by an order of the Chairman.
2. Adjournment sine die: Termination of the sitting of the House without any definite date being fixed for the next sitting.
3. Casting Vote: The vote casted by the Chairman in the case of an equality of votes on a matter.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Dec 2022 07:48

Q1. Which is correct regarding the duration of Rajya Sabha?
1. Two-third of its members retire every second year.
2. Constitution has fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha for six years.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 14:30

01 DEC 2022 Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 08:23

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 07:54

Q3. Consider the following statements related to the Acts made by Parliament:
1. President may repeal or amend any act of Parliament in relation to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
2. Governor is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 07:53

Q1. Chose the incorrect statement with respect to the Budget.
1. Department of revenue is responsible for the preparation of the budget.
2. Passing of an appropriation bill completes the process of enactment of the budget.
3. The term ‘budget’ used in the Constitution has been dealt with in Article 112 of the Constitution.

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Dec 2022 02:30

Ref: Nagaland group to raise its bifurcation bid with Amit Shah, The Hindu Dt.28 Nov 2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 12:51

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding Lame-duck session is correct?
(a) It is conducted after the election of new members but before they are installed.
(b) It refers to the first session of the existing Lok Sabha, after a new Lok Sabha has been elected.
(c) It requires minimum number of members whose presence is essential to transact the business of the House.
(d) It usually occurs in countries under a parliamentary form of government.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 12:50

Q2. Consider the following statements:
1. Union executive consists of President, Prime minister, Council of Ministers and CAG.
2. Any person who qualifies conditions under Article 66 can contest for President of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 12:18

Ref : Toward legalising same-sex marriage THE HINDU 27-11-2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Nov 2022 02:30

Ref : Constitution Day celebrated THE HINDU 27-11-2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Nov 2022 14:30

29 NOV 2022 Daily MCQ