Government Machinery and the Executive MCQ Questions
Ques:
111
A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha under Article 249 of the constitution empowering Parliament to legislate on a state subject in national interest remains in force for a period.
Correct Answer:
(C)
Not exceeding one year
A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha under Article 249 of the Constitution empowering Parliament to legislate on a state subject in national interest remains in force for a period not exceeding one year. [Article 249 (2)].
Ques:
112
What is the consequence of the failure of Government in Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer:
(D)
None of the above
Whenever the Government or the Council of Ministers fail in Rajya Sabha, none of the given consequence occurs because, according to Article 75(3); the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Ques:
113
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
It allocates seats in the Council of States.
The Fourth Schedule allocates seats for each State of India in the Council of States. The 7th Schedule deals with allocation of powers and functions between the Union and the State. Under 8th Schedule, a list of 22 languages of India is recognized by the Constitution. The 5th and 6th Schedule give provisions for administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Tribes.
Ques:
114
Which one of the following is a part of the electoral college of the President but not of the process of impeachment?
Correct Answer:
(D)
State Legislative Assemblies
Member of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can start impeachment of the President of India as mentioned in Art. 61 of the Constitution. Members of State Legislative Assemblies do not participate in the process of impeachment though they take part in election process of the President. It is known that State Legislative Councils are not the part of electoral college and do not take part in election of the President. The procedure of Impeachment of the President of India is Quasi-Judicial Procedure.
Ques:
115
The vacant post of the President is to be filled within –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Six months
Article 62(2) of the Indian Constitution describes that the vacant post of the President should be filled within six months from the date of occurrence of the vacancy because of his death, resignation or removal.
Ques:
116
For how long can the Vice-President act as President when the President cannot perform his duties for reasons of death resignation, removal or otherwise?
Correct Answer:
(D)
6 months
In the case of a vacancy for the post of the President, it should not be vacant for more than 6 months. So, the Vice-President can hold the office for not more than 6 months.
Ques:
117
In case the post of the President of India falls vacant due to his death, resignation or removal from office, who will occupy that post?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Vice-President
Article 65(1) describes that “In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the President by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise, the Vice-president shall act as President until the date on which a new President elected in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter to fill such vacancy enters upon his office”.
Ques:
118
In case the post of President of India falls vacant, and there is no Vice-President also, who among the following would be the acting President?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The President (discharge of functions) Act, 1969 of India provides that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) shall act as the President of India in the event of the office of both the President and Vice – President being vacant. In the absence of CJI, the senior most Judge of Supreme Court shall perform the functions of the President.
Ques:
119
Who is the Executive Head of State in India?
Correct Answer:
(A)
President
According to Article 53 (1) the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officer’s subordinate to him in with the Constitution.
Ques:
120
Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A) : The executive power of the Union is vested in the President of India.
Reason (R) : The executive power is concerned with carrying on the business of the Government.
In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Code :
(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of