DAY – 22: Insights Self Study Guide for UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015

Consider the following statements:

1. For every amendment bill under the Article 368, special majority is required in both the houses of the Parliament
2. There is a provision for both Houses of the Parliament to pass the amendment bill through a joint session

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the beginning of local self-government in India, consider the following statements:

1. Montagu – Chelmsford reforms under the proposed scheme of dyarchy, made local self-government a ‘transferred subject’
2. When the Constitution was prepared, the subject of local government was assigned to the Concurrent list

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. K.Thungon Committee, along with L.N.Singhvi committee recommended constitutional recognition for the local government bodies
2. The 64^th Constitutional amendment successfully gave the constitutional status to Panchayat Raj system whereas 73ed and 74^th amendments added separate schedules for the same

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to reservation in Panchayats, consider the following statements:

1. At present, the Constitution has been amended to provide fifty percent reservation for women in panchayats at all levels
2. Reservations apply not merely to ordinary members in Panchayats but also to the positions of Chairpersons or ‘Adhyakshas‘ at all the three levels

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Who is responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions?

The State Finance Commission is constituted by

With reference to State Financial Commissions, consider the following statements:

1. They are constitutional bodies
2. They are constituted to review and revise the financial position of panchayat raj institutions and urban local governments
3. They are quasi-judicial bodies

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. In the Loksabha, even if only 300 members are present at the time of voting, the amendment bill must get the support of 273 out of them
2. The President has powers to send an amendment bill back for reconsideration

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The President of India is elected by members of electoral college NOT consisting of

1. The elected members of Rajya Sabha
2. The elected members of Lok Sabha
3. The nominated members of Lok Sabha
4. The elected members of Legislative Assemblies of States
5. The elected members of State Legislative Councils

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Total value of vote of each MLA is calculated while electing the President of India. Which of the following states has the least value of vote of each such MLA from its legislature?

Consider the following statements:

1. The impeachment of the President is a quasi-judicial procedure in the Parliament
2. The President of India cannot be impeached if it is found that he is employing a 13 year old boy as a servant

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Consider the following statements:

1. The President can promulgate an ordinance when only one house is in session
2. An ordinance made when both the houses are in session is void

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Governor of a State can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial
2. The exercise of pardoning power by the President is not subject to judicial review under any circumstances

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following Presidents of India did not serve as Vice – President of India before assuming their office?

1. Giani Zail Singh
2. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed
3. Zakir Hussain
4. V.Giri

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To be eligible for election as Vice-President, a person should fulfill which of the following conditions?

1. He should have completed 30 years of age
2. He should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha
3. He should not be currently holding the office of Governor of any state

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