Among the following which one is an item of expenditure charged on the consolidated fund of Kerala
A:-Salaries and allowances of chief secretary to Government B:-Salaries and allowances of Judges of the High Court C:-Salaries and allowance of M.L.As. D:-Salaries and allowances of Chief Ministers and other Ministers Correct Answer:- Option-B
Is the comptroller and Auditor General of India eligible for reappointment after he has demitted office
A:-He is eligible for reappointment B:-He can be reemployed with the permission of the prime minister C:-He can be reemployed with the permission of the president D:-He is not eligible for further employment Correct Answer:- Option-D
The question of disqualification of legislative assembly will be finally decided by A:-The Governor B:-Election Commission C:-Speaker D:-Judiciary Correct Answer:- Option-A
The constitution provides for declaring financial emergency by the president when A:-Foreign exchange reserve comes down B:-He is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of India or any part of it, it threatened C:-There is a breakdown of law and order D:-Austerity measures fail to make desired impact Correct Answer:- Option-B
District Judge are appointed by the A:-Chief Justice of the concerned High Court B:-State Cabinet C:-President of India D:-Governor of the state Correct Answer:- Option-D
By which of the following article of the Indian Constitution Constitutional safeguard has been provided to public servants A:-Article 310 B:-Article 309 C:-Article 311 D:-Article 315 Correct Answer:- Option-C
The attorney general shall hold office A:-During the pleasure of the President B:-For a tenure of five years C:-For a tenure of three years D:-For a tenure of 6 years Correct Answer:- Option-A
”Vote of Account” is obtained from the legislative assembly A:-To meet unforseen items of expenditure B:-In the month of February every year C:-On the expiry of every calendar year D:-To make any grant in advance in respect of the estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year pending the passing of Appropriation Bill Correct Answer:- Option-D
When the office of the speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or if the office of the deputy speaker is also vacant, by such member of the assembly as ____________ may appoint for the purpose. A:-Leader of the House B:-Chief Minister C:-Governor D:-Leader of opposition Correct Answer:- Option-C
If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High court, the question shall be decided by the A:-Chief Justice of the supreme court B:-Chief justice of that High Court C:-President after consultation with the chief justice of India and the decision of the president shall be final D:-Governor in consultation with the chief justice of H.C. Correct Answer:- Option-C
After the accounts of the year are closed, the finance accounts of each state are prepared by the A.G. concerned and submitted to C & AG for approval and transmission to A:-State cabinet B:-Speaker C:-Finance dept. D:-Governor of the states for being laid before legislature Correct Answer:- Option-D
Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is appointed by A:-The Chairman B:-The President C:-Elected by members of Rajya Sabha D:-Chosen by drawing lots Correct Answer:- Option-C
Joint sittings of both the Houses of Parliament in certain cases may be convened by A:-Speaker of Lok Sabha B:-Prime Minister C:-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha D:-The President Correct Answer:- Option-D
The idea of the concurrent list is borrowed from A:-Canadian constitution B:-Australian constitution C:-American constitution D:-French constitution Correct Answer:- Option-B
How many subjects have been included in the 11th schedule of the constitution, under the jurisdiction of Panchayat Raj, institution A:-26 B:-27 C:-28 D:-29 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Which article of the constitution declares Hindi as official language? A:-Article 341 B:-Article 340 C:-Article 342 D:-Article 343 Correct Answer:- Option-D
According to the article 75 of the constitution the ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of A:-President B:-Prime Minister C:-Speaker of the Lok Sabha D:-Chief Justice of India Correct Answer:- Option-A
Which Article of the constitution authorises the President of India to suspend fundamental rights? A:-Article 357 B:-Article 359 C:-Article 360 D:-Article 372 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Approval of how many members of the Lok Sabha is needed to admit a non-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha A:-62 B:-222 C:-50 D:-112 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the president of India be impeached A:-Article 60 B:-Article 70 C:-Article 61 D:-Article 62 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Equal justice and free legal aid is a directive principle mentioned in A:-Article 39 A B:-Article 39 B C:-Article 38 A D:-Article 38 B Correct Answer:- Option-A
Which article of the Indian constitution confers on parliament the power to amend the constitution? A:-Article 28 B:-Article 27 C:-Article 25 D:-Article 29 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Money Bills can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of A:-Chief Minister B:-Speaker C:-Governor D:-Opposition Leader Correct Answer:- Option-C
Which right is a constitutional right but not a fundamental right A:-Right to the freedom of expression B:-Right to travel anywhere in India C:-Right to hold property D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-C
No money can be withdrawn from the consolidated fund of state A:-Authorization is issued by AG B:-Demands for grants are passed C:-Appropriation Bill is presented to the legislative assembly D:-Appropriation Act is passed Correct Answer:- Option-D
The High Courts are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights under A:-Article 226 B:-Article 225 C:-Article 221 D:-Article 219 Correct Answer:- Option-A
According to which of the following constitution amendment, local self government was setup A:-44th Amendment Act B:-71st Amendment Act C:-72nd Amendment Act D:-73rd Amendment Act Correct Answer:- Option-D
A proclamation under Article 356 must be passed by both houses of Parliament within A:-within 6 months B:-3 months C:-9 months D:-2 months Correct Answer:- Option-D
Which of the Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended during the proclamation of national emergency? A:-Article 14 and 15 B:-Article 16 and 17 C:-Article 20 and 21 D:-Article 18 and 19 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Vote of legislature is not required for the withdrawal of money from Public Account A:-False B:-True C:-Partially true D:-None Correct Answer:- Option-B
The treasury rule of each state is issued under which article of the constitution of India A:-Article 356 B:-Article 305 C:-Article 283 D:-Article 300 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Outstanding feature of democracy is accountability of administration to the A:-Cabinet B:-Legislature C:-Judiciary D:-Executive Correct Answer:- Option-B
The Authority to decide a particular classification as revenue or deduction from expenditure is A:-C & AG B:-Accountant General (A and E) C:-Governor D:-Finance dept. Correct Answer:- Option-A
A candidate who contested in an election to the legislature becomes a MLA as soon as ____
A:-he is notified as the winning candidate by the election commissioner B:-He signs the register at assembly secretariat as M.L.A C:-he takes the prescribed oath before the Honourable speaker or anyone duly authorised by the Governor D:-Date of notification in the official Gazette Correct Answer:- Option-C
Whenever the House of People is dissolved_________ shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of people after dissolution.
A:-Dy speaker B:-Leader of the house C:-Speaker D:-None of these Correct Answer:- Option-C
Of the following which bill shall be deemed to be a money bill under provisions of the constitution (in respect of state legislatures)
A:-Appropriation of money out of the consolidated fund of the state B:-A bill dealing with punishments on crimes against women C:-A bill for protecting the environment D:-A bill dealing with pollution control (preventive measures) Correct Answer:- Option-A
What is the time limit specified in the constitution for validity of an ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state?
A:-Three months from the date of issue B:-Two months from the date of issue C:-Such an ordinance shall cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from reassembly of the legislature D:-None of these Correct Answer:- Option-C
Which committee of parliament may call for details of expenditure charged on the consolidated fund of India and scrutinise whether the classifications of the items of expenditure between 'voted' and 'charged' has been done strictly in accordance with the provisions of constitution and Acts of parliament?
A:-Public Accounts Committee B:-Committee on Public Undertaking C:-Estimates committee D:-Subject committee Correct Answer:- Option-C
Who appoints the chairman of each finance committee of parliament?
A:-Speaker, from among the members of the committee B:-By members themselves C:-By drawing up lots D:-The senior most member is appointed as Chairman Correct Answer:- Option-A
What is the restriction on the number of members nominated by the president to represent the Anglo Indian Community in the House of People? A:-Three members B:-Not more than two members C:-One members D:-Four members Correct Answer:- Option-B
What is the time span stipulated in the constitution for constituting a Finance Commission by the president for making recommendations as to the distribution of net proceeds of taxes, grant in etc, between states? A:-three years B:-five years C:-four years D:-six years Correct Answer:- Option-B
Do the provisions of the constitution prevent a discussion in the Legislature on budget estimates relating to expenditure charged upon the consolidated fund of a State?
A:-Yes. Such items cannot be discussed B:-Yes. Discussion is permissible only if Majority of Members want it C:-Members cannot insists for discussion as a matter of course D:-There is no provision preventing the discussion in the legislature of any such estimates Correct Answer:- Option-D
Is there any provision in the constitution to the effect that the president may with the consent of a State entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that Govt functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the Union extends? A:-no such provision B:-yes, under Art 357 C:-though there is no provision it can be done under an executive order D:-Yes, Art 258 (1) stipulates this power of the union Correct Answer:- Option-D
The reports of C & AG relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to ____ A:-legislature B:-Finance dept C:-Governor of state who shall cause them to be laid before the legislature D:-Speaker of the Assembly Correct Answer:- Option-C
Is there any restriction in the constitution regarding to the borrowing powers of the states? A:-No restriction B:-States can borrow only within such limits as fixed by the legislature from time to time by law C:-Yes. The limit is fixed by Reserve bank of India D:-Yes. only for specified purpose States can borrow Correct Answer:- Option-B
Which house of parliament shall not be subject to dissolution after a specific period?
A:-House of people B:-The council of states C:-House of people when a discussion on an official bill presented is not over D:-When parliament is discussing money bills Correct Answer:- Option-B
Which dignitaries have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament , any joint sittings of the houses and any committee of parliament of which he may be a member ____
A:-Every cabinet minister and prime minister B:-Prime minister and leader of either house C:-Every minster and the Attorney general of India D:-None of these Correct Answer:- Option-C
The president shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform of the causes for its summoning
A:-at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the house of people and at the commencement of first session of each year B:-Commencement of budget session of each year C:-Once during the course of a year D:-Whenever the president wants to convey any message Correct Answer:- Option-A
Ministers (other than the chief minister) shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief minister and they shall hold office _______ A:-till dissolution of the legislature B:-as long as the chief minister holds office C:-during the pleasure of the governor D:-till the chief minister allows them Correct Answer:- Option-C
The term of office of Advocate General of a State is ________ years as per the constitution.
A:-5 years B:-He shall hold the office during the pleasure of the governor C:-as fixed by the council of ministers D:-none of these Correct Answer:- Option-B
What are the prescribed qualifications in the constitution for a person for appointment as a judge of a High Court?
A:-has held a judicial office in the country B:-has been an advocate for seven years C:-has held at least 10 years a judicial office in India D:-Should satisfy either condition at (c) above or has for at least 10 years been an advocate of a High Court or two or more High Courts in succession Correct Answer:- Option-D
Under the constitution is it permissible for the Vice president to perform the duties of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha when he is entrusted with the functions of the president?
A:-No. He shall not perform such duties B:-Yes. It is permissible C:-It is left to the Rajya sabha to decided the issue D:-It is left to the discretion of the Vice President Correct Answer:- Option-A
Who is regarded as a friend, philosopher and guide of the committees of public accounts and public undertakings? A:-Speaker of the Lok Sabha B:-Chairman of Rajya Sabha C:-Leader of the house D:-Comptroller and Auditor General Correct Answer:- Option-D
Who lays the reports of the committee on the Public Accounts and Public Undertakings before Rajya Sabha? A:-A member of the respective committee as authorised by the committee/chairman B:-Minister of Finance C:-Vice Chairman D:-None of them Correct Answer:- Option-A
As per Article 270 of the constitution a percentage of the net proceeds of _____________ is assigned to the states. A:-GST B:-Sales Tax C:-Income Tax D:-Wealth Tax Correct Answer:- Option-C
The President of India constitutes the __________ under Article 280 of the constitution. A:-States B:-Union Territories C:-Finance Commission D:-Service Commission Correct Answer:- Option-C
Government of India gives ____________ to the states as per Article 282 of the Constititution. A:-Local funds B:-Plan grants C:-Revenue grants D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-B
Receipt and Payment of money to consolidated fund and public account is regulated by Article _________ of the constitution. A:-238 B:-283 C:-328 D:-327 Correct Answer:- Option-B
The _______ constitutes the Finance Commission under Article 280 of the Constitution. A:-Parliament B:-President C:-Prime Minister D:-Union Finance Minister Correct Answer:- Option-B
No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless A:-He is born in India and has completed 25 yrs of age B:-He is a citizen of India and completed 35 yrs of age C:-He is a citizen of India and completed 30 yrs of age D:-His origin is in India and has completed 40 yrs of age Correct Answer:- Option-B
Power of municipalities to levy, collect and appropriate such taxes, duties, tolls and fees in accordance with such procedure and subject to such limits, is controlled by A:-Director of Municipalities B:-Municipal councils C:-State Government D:-Legislature by law Correct Answer:- Option-D Article.243H
Expenditure which under the provisions of the Constitution is subject to the vote of the _____________ is called Voted Expenditure. A:-People B:-Legislature C:-Employees D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-B
Of the following which item of expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India?
A:-Salary and allowances speaker of Lok Sabha B:-Salary and allowances of Dy Speaker of Lok Sabha C:-Salary and allowances of secretary general of Lok Sabha D:-Salary and allowances of Chairman of Rajya Sabha Correct Answer:- Option-C
State share of GST Amount collected by State Government forms a part of the ________ of the state. A:-Public Accounts B:-Contingency Funds C:-Consolidated funds D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-C
The Audit will scurting the Rules and orders to see that they are not in consistant with any provisions of the ________. A:-Accountant general B:-Audit rules C:-Constitution D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-C
Who has the authority to proclaim emergency when the security of India is threatened by war or external aggression or armed
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The chief justice and other judges of the supreme court are appointed by
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Languages recognised by the constitution are included under which schedule?
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The Maximum numbers of Directors of a Co-operative society is limited to
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D:-9
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To whom does the union public service commission submit its Annual report for being laid before each house of parliament?
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Among the following which one is an item of expenditure charged on the consolidated fund of Kerala
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Who has the power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of parliament?
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Is the comptroller and Auditor General of India eligible for reappointment after he has demitted office
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B:-He can be reemployed with the permission of the prime minister
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The state shall provide free and compulsory education to children of the ages of
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Which list contains matters in respect of which both parliament and state legislature have powers to make law?
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The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of
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Amounts drawn from treasury for payment of rewards for destruction of wild animals, is an example of what kind of contingent charges?
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The State election commission for conducting elections to Panchayat is appointed by
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The question of disqualification of legislative assembly will be finally decided by
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The constitution provides for declaring financial emergency by the president when
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District Judge are appointed by the
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By which of the following article of the Indian Constitution Constitutional safeguard has been provided to public servants
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Which constitutional amendment made changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?
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The attorney general shall hold office
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”Vote of Account” is obtained from the legislative assembly
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When the office of the speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or if the office of the deputy speaker is also vacant, by such member of the assembly as ____________ may appoint for the purpose.
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If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High court, the question shall be decided by the
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After the accounts of the year are closed, the finance accounts of each state are prepared by the A.G. concerned and submitted to C
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Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is appointed by
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Joint sittings of both the Houses of Parliament in certain cases may be convened by
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The idea of the concurrent list is borrowed from
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How many subjects have been included in the 11th schedule of the constitution, under the jurisdiction of Panchayat Raj, institution
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Which article of the constitution declares Hindi as official language?
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According to the article 75 of the constitution the ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of
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Which Article of the constitution authorises the President of India to suspend fundamental rights?
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Approval of how many members of the Lok Sabha is needed to admit a non-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha
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Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the president of India be impeached
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The quorum required in the Rajya Sabha is
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A writ which is the form of a command is
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Equal justice and free legal aid is a directive principle mentioned in
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Which article of the Indian constitution confers on parliament the power to amend the constitution?
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Money Bills can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of
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Which right is a constitutional right but not a fundamental right
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No money can be withdrawn from the consolidated fund of state
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The High Courts are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights under
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Which of the following writ means “to be informed”?
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The supreme court of India has been vested with the power to review its judgement under Article
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According to which of the following constitution amendment, local self government was setup
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A proclamation under Article 356 must be passed by both houses of Parliament within
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Which of the Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended during the proclamation of national emergency?
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Rajya Sabha can hold money bills for a maximum period of
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The Indian Independence Act, 1947 has been repealed by
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Vote of legislature is not required for the withdrawal of money from Public Account
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The treasury rule of each state is issued under which article of the constitution of India
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Outstanding feature of democracy is accountability of administration to the
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The Authority to decide a particular classification as revenue or deduction from expenditure is
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A candidate who contested in an election to the legislature becomes a MLA as soon as ____
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Whenever the House of People is dissolved_________ shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of people after dissolution.
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Of the following which bill shall be deemed to be a money bill under provisions of the constitution (in respect of state legislatures)
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What is the time limit specified in the constitution for validity of an ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state?
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The term of office of Governor is ____ years under the constitution
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Removal by impeachment is not provided for in the case of an incumbent of one of the following posts. Which is it?
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The Finance commission constituted now (2018) by the president of India under the chairmanship of Sri. N.K. Singh is ____
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Which committee of parliament may call for details of expenditure charged on the consolidated fund of India and scrutinise whether the classifications of the items of expenditure between 'voted' and 'charged' has been done strictly in accordance with the provisions of constitution and Acts of parliament?
ReplyDeleteA:-Public Accounts Committee
B:-Committee on Public Undertaking
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Who appoints the chairman of each finance committee of parliament?
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What is the restriction on the number of members nominated by the president to represent the Anglo Indian Community in the House of People?
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Whose prior recommendations is required for moving in either house of Parliament Bills affecting taxation in which states are interested?
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What is the time span stipulated in the constitution for constituting a Finance Commission by the president for making recommendations as to the distribution of net proceeds of taxes, grant in etc, between states?
ReplyDeleteA:-three years
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Do the provisions of the constitution prevent a discussion in the Legislature on budget estimates relating to expenditure charged upon the consolidated fund of a State?
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C:-Members cannot insists for discussion as a matter of course
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Is there any provision in the constitution to the effect that the president may with the consent of a State entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that Govt functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the Union extends?
ReplyDeleteA:-no such provision
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The reports of C & AG relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to ____
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Is there any restriction in the constitution regarding to the borrowing powers of the states?
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Which house of parliament shall not be subject to dissolution after a specific period?
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D:-When parliament is discussing money bills
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Which dignitaries have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament , any joint sittings of the houses and any committee of parliament of which he may be a member ____
ReplyDeleteA:-Every cabinet minister and prime minister
B:-Prime minister and leader of either house
C:-Every minster and the Attorney general of India
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
The president shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform of the causes for its summoning
ReplyDeleteA:-at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the house of people and at the commencement of first session of
each year
B:-Commencement of budget session of each year
C:-Once during the course of a year
D:-Whenever the president wants to convey any message
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Ministers (other than the chief minister) shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief minister and they shall hold office _______
ReplyDeleteA:-till dissolution of the legislature
B:-as long as the chief minister holds office
C:-during the pleasure of the governor
D:-till the chief minister allows them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
The term of office of Advocate General of a State is ________ years as per the constitution.
ReplyDeleteA:-5 years
B:-He shall hold the office during the pleasure of the governor
C:-as fixed by the council of ministers
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
What are the prescribed qualifications in the constitution for a person for appointment as a judge of a High Court?
ReplyDeleteA:-has held a judicial office in the country
B:-has been an advocate for seven years
C:-has held at least 10 years a judicial office in India
D:-Should satisfy either condition at (c) above or has for at least 10 years been an advocate of a High Court or two or more High Courts in succession
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Election to Rajya Sabha is conducted by ________
ReplyDeleteA:-Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B:-Election commission
C:-Supreme court
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Under the constitution is it permissible for the Vice president to perform the duties of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha when he is entrusted with the functions of the president?
ReplyDeleteA:-No. He shall not perform such duties
B:-Yes. It is permissible
C:-It is left to the Rajya sabha to decided the issue
D:-It is left to the discretion of the Vice President
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Who is regarded as a friend, philosopher and guide of the committees of public accounts and public undertakings?
ReplyDeleteA:-Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B:-Chairman of Rajya Sabha
C:-Leader of the house
D:-Comptroller and Auditor General
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Who lays the reports of the committee on the Public Accounts and Public Undertakings before Rajya Sabha?
ReplyDeleteA:-A member of the respective committee as authorised by the committee/chairman
B:-Minister of Finance
C:-Vice Chairman
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-A
As per Article 270 of the constitution a percentage of the net proceeds of _____________ is assigned to the states.
ReplyDeleteA:-GST
B:-Sales Tax
C:-Income Tax
D:-Wealth Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Interpretation of ____________ is a Judicial function.
ReplyDeleteA:-Accounts
B:-Balance sheet
C:-Law
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
The President of India constitutes the __________ under Article 280 of the constitution.
ReplyDeleteA:-States
B:-Union Territories
C:-Finance Commission
D:-Service Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Government of India gives ____________ to the states as per Article 282 of the Constititution.
ReplyDeleteA:-Local funds
B:-Plan grants
C:-Revenue grants
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Receipt and Payment of money to consolidated fund and public account is regulated by Article _________ of the constitution.
ReplyDeleteA:-238
B:-283
C:-328
D:-327
Correct Answer:- Option-B
The _______ constitutes the Finance Commission under Article 280 of the Constitution.
ReplyDeleteA:-Parliament
B:-President
C:-Prime Minister
D:-Union Finance Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-B
No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless
ReplyDeleteA:-He is born in India and has completed 25 yrs of age
B:-He is a citizen of India and completed 35 yrs of age
C:-He is a citizen of India and completed 30 yrs of age
D:-His origin is in India and has completed 40 yrs of age
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Power of municipalities to levy, collect and appropriate such taxes, duties, tolls and fees in accordance with such procedure and
ReplyDeletesubject to such limits, is controlled by
A:-Director of Municipalities
B:-Municipal councils
C:-State Government
D:-Legislature by law
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Article.243H
Tax collected by govt. are classified under
ReplyDeleteA:-Consolidated fund
B:-Contingency fund
C:-Public Account
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Of the following which is not a parliamentary standing finance committee?
ReplyDeleteA:-Public accounts committee
B:-Estimate committee
C:-Business Advisory committee
D:-Committee on public undertakings
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Expenditure which under the provisions of the Constitution is subject to the vote of the _____________ is called Voted Expenditure.
ReplyDeleteA:-People
B:-Legislature
C:-Employees
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Of the following which item of expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India?
ReplyDeleteA:-Salary and allowances speaker of Lok Sabha
B:-Salary and allowances of Dy Speaker of Lok Sabha
C:-Salary and allowances of secretary general of Lok Sabha
D:-Salary and allowances of Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
State share of GST Amount collected by State Government forms a part of the ________ of the state.
ReplyDeleteA:-Public Accounts
B:-Contingency Funds
C:-Consolidated funds
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
The Audit will scurting the Rules and orders to see that they are not in consistant with any provisions of the ________.
ReplyDeleteA:-Accountant general
B:-Audit rules
C:-Constitution
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C