QUIZ – 2020: INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ, 05 February 2020 – Polity

Solution: d)

6th schedule deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The governor is empowered to organise and re-organise the autonomous districts. If there are different tribes in an autonomous district, the governor can divide the district into several autonomous regions. The governor can appoint a commission to examine and report on any matter relating to the administration of the autonomous districts or regions. He may dissolve a district or regional council on the recommendation of the commission. 125th amendment bill seeks to increase the financial and executive powers of the 10 Autonomous Councils in the Sixth Schedule areas of the northeastern region.

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Solution: c)

Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives President of India the power to suspend state government and impose President’s rule on any state in the country “if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution”. Upon the imposition of this rule, there would be no Council of Ministers. The Vidhan Sabha is either dissolved or prorogued. The state will fall under the direct control of the Union government, and the Governor will continue to be head the proceedings, representing the President of India – who is the Head of the State. The imposition of the President’s rule requires the sanction of both the houses of Parliament. If approved, it can go on for a period of six months. However, the imposition cannot be extended for more than three years, and needs to be brought before the two houses every six months for approval. A proclamation of President’s Rule may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require parliamentary approval.

Solution: a)

The disabled and people over 80 years of age can now cast their vote through postal ballot. At present, voting through postal ballot is available to armed forces and those assigned poll duties. On the recommendation of the Election Commission, the Ministry of Law and Justice has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, allowing senior citizens and person with disabilities in the absentee voter list. The absentee voter refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station.

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Solution: d)

It forms a part of Directive principles. Apart from the Directives included in Part IV, there are some other Directives contained in other Parts of the Constitution. Instruction in mother tongue is a part of Article 350-A in Part XVII. Hence, all the above statements 1, 2 and 3 are wrong, as directive principles are non-justiciable.

Solution: c)