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556. The Constitution of India has made elaborate arrangement regarding the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the States. Which one is correct among the following?
1. Certain taxes are imposed by the Centre but collected and appropriated by the States.
2. Certain taxes are imposed and collected by the Centre but are assigned to the States.
3. The state may give grants-in-aid to the Centre
4. Certain taxes like the progressive tax are levied and collected by the Centre Select the correct code:

a

Both 3 & 4

b

Both 1 & 3

c

Both 1 & 2

d

Both 1 & 4

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

557. The objective of this Amendment is to encourage economic activities of cooperatives which in turn help progress of rural India. The amendment referred to is

a

73rd Amendment Act

b

86th Amendment Act

c

97th Amendment Act

d

94th Amendment Act

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

558. In which year the S.R. Bommai vs Union of India were news in the center in deterring Centre-State relations?

a

1994

b

1995

c

2000

d

2004

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

559. Which one of the following matters stands excluded from the jurisdiction of Inter-state Council in India?

a

Enquiring into and advise upon disputes which may have arisen between the States.

b

Adjudication of any dispute or compliant with respect to the use, distribution or control of water , or in any inter-state river or river-valley.

c

Investigation and discussion of subjects in which some or all of the States or the Union and one or more States, have common interest

d

Recommendation on any such subject and, in particular, recommendation for a better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject.

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

560. Which among the following proposal is made under August Offer?

a

Expansion of Viceroy’s executive council

b

It abolished the Council of India, established by the Government of India Act of 1858.

c

One important development during the period was the evolution of the office of the Speaker

d

It enlarged the deliberative functions of the legislative councils at both the levels

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

561. In which year was the Keshavananda Bharati Case implemented in the basic structure of the Constitution?

a

1973

b

1976

c

1978

d

1980

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

562. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in the American federal system?

a

the powers of states are undefined but they are not unlimited.

b

all states possess equal rights and equal representation in the Senate.

c

the federal government can change the name and territory of any constituent state.

d

the residuary powers are vested in the states.

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

563. The Canadian Federal model provides

a

two lists of Legislative powers, one for the Centre and the other for the Provinces and the residuary powers are vested in the Centre.

b

one list of Legislative powers for the provinces and the residuary powers vested in the Centre.

c

two lists of legislative powers, one for the Centre, the other for the Provinces and the residuary powers are vested in the provinces.

d

two lists equal number of Legislative powers, one for Centre and the other for Provinces.

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

564. Who among the following stood for total revolution in the country?

a

Jai Prakash Narayan

b

Jyotiva Phule

c

Anne Besant

d

Mahatma Gandhi

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

565. Which of the following are included in Article 78 of the Indian Constitution, defining the duties of Prime Minister?
1. To communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs.
2. To take prior Presidential sanction for the budget before submitting it in the Parliament.
3. To furnish the information called for by the President regarding administration of affairs of the Union.
4. If the President so requires, to submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers a matter on which a Minister has taken a decision without submitting the same for consideration by the Council beforehand. Select the correct code:

a

1 and 2

b

1, 3 and 4

c

2 and 4

d

1 and 3

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

566. The Governor recommends the imposition of the President’s rule in a state

a

On the recommendation of the state legislature

b

On the recommendation of the Chief Minister

c

On the recommendation of the council of minister

d

If he is satisfied that the government of the state cannot be carried in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option D

Explanation :

567. Which among the following Act marked a second milestone towards a completely responsible government in India?

a

1909 Act

b

1935 Act

c

1858 Act

d

1919 Act

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

568. Who among the following gave the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India in the year 1934?

a

M.N.Roy

b

B.R.Ambedkar

c

Jawaharlal Nehru

d

H.C. Mukherjee

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

569. Which of the following is true about statutory bodies?

a

Statutory bodies are set up by statutes which Parliament and State Legislatures can pass

b

Statutory bodies are set up by statutes of the constitution

c

Statutory bodies are set up by statutes which Parliament and State Legislatures cannot pass

d

Statutory bodies must exist even if Parliament is unhappy with.

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

570. Which one of the following immunities of the Governor of the state has been wrongly listed?

a

He is not answerable before any court for anything done in the exercise of his official duties

b

No criminal proceedings can be launched against Governor during his term of office

c

No legal proceeding can be instituted against the Governor during the last year of his term

d

The Governor is entitled to rent-free official residence.

Answer & Explanation

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

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