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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 4]
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- An ordinance can be issued only on those subjects on which the Parliament can make laws.
- If the Parliament takes no action, the ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six months from the reassembly of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (b)
An ordinance can be issued only on those subjects on which the Parliament can make laws.
An ordinance is subject to the same constitutional limitation as an act of Parliament. Hence, an ordinance cannot abridge or take away any of the fundamental rights.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
If Parliament takes no action at all, the ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament.
The ordinance may also cease to operate even earlier than the prescribed six weeks, if both the Houses of Parliament pass resolutions disapproving it.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
An ordinance can be issued only on those subjects on which the Parliament can make laws.
An ordinance is subject to the same constitutional limitation as an act of Parliament. Hence, an ordinance cannot abridge or take away any of the fundamental rights.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
If Parliament takes no action at all, the ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament.
The ordinance may also cease to operate even earlier than the prescribed six weeks, if both the Houses of Parliament pass resolutions disapproving it.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the president.
- A member of Lok Sabha who is disqualified on the ground of defection can be appointed as a minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
A member of either house of Parliament belonging to any political party who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
A member of either house of Parliament belonging to any political party who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The term Cabinet is not mentioned in the Constitution.
- Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional in emergence.
- Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The term Cabinet is mentioned in Article 352 of the Indian Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional in emergence. In other words, they are not mentioned in the Constitution. However, the Rules of Business provide for their establishment.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is currently chaired by the Minister of Defence.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
The term Cabinet is mentioned in Article 352 of the Indian Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional in emergence. In other words, they are not mentioned in the Constitution. However, the Rules of Business provide for their establishment.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is currently chaired by the Minister of Defence.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Prime Minister appoints the Attorney General of India.
- President can return a money bill (which is reserved by Governor) for the reconsideration of the State Legislature.
- Article 142 deals with the power of President to consult Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
President appoints the Attorney General of India. He also appoints the comptroller and auditor general of India, the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners, the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission, the governors of states, the chairman and members of finance commission
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
President cannot return a money bill (which is reserved by Governor) for the reconsideration of the State Legislature.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Article 143 deals with the power of President to consult Supreme Court.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
President appoints the Attorney General of India. He also appoints the comptroller and auditor general of India, the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners, the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission, the governors of states, the chairman and members of finance commission
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
President cannot return a money bill (which is reserved by Governor) for the reconsideration of the State Legislature.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Article 143 deals with the power of President to consult Supreme Court.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Unlike American President, there is no suspensive veto in the case of Indian President.
- The President while exercising the power to grant pardons, sit as a court of appeal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
There is no qualified veto in the case of Indian President; it is possessed by the American President.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The pardoning power of the President is independent of the Judiciary; it is an executive power. But, the President while exercising this power, does not sit as a court of appeal.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
There is no qualified veto in the case of Indian President; it is possessed by the American President.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The pardoning power of the President is independent of the Judiciary; it is an executive power. But, the President while exercising this power, does not sit as a court of appeal.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
