DAILY STATIC QUIZ will cover all the topics of Static/Core subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology.
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Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Solution (d)
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated (under Article 368) only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Such a bill (amendment under Article 368) can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Solution (d)
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated (under Article 368) only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Such a bill (amendment under Article 368) can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (a)
An amendment to the Constitution under Article 368 should be ratified by legislatures of not less than one half of the states (If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution).
Amendment to the following provisions requires ratification by legislatures of not less than one half of the states.
(a) article 54, article 55, article 73, 9[article 162, article241 or article 279A] or
(b) Chapter IV of Part V, Chapter V of Part VI, or Chapter I of Part XI, or (Statement 1 is correct)
(c) any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule, or
(d) the representation of States in Parliament, or
(e) the provisions of this article,
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (a)
An amendment to the Constitution under Article 368 should be ratified by legislatures of not less than one half of the states (If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution).
Amendment to the following provisions requires ratification by legislatures of not less than one half of the states.
(a) article 54, article 55, article 73, 9[article 162, article241 or article 279A] or
(b) Chapter IV of Part V, Chapter V of Part VI, or Chapter I of Part XI, or (Statement 1 is correct)
(c) any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule, or
(d) the representation of States in Parliament, or
(e) the provisions of this article,
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
A sitting President or Vice President of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The elected members of the legislative assemblies of states and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry do not participate in the impeachment of the President though they participate in his election.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Solution (d)
A sitting President or Vice President of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The elected members of the legislative assemblies of states and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry do not participate in the impeachment of the President though they participate in his election.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Solution (b)
When the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting President, an election to fill the vacancy must be held before the expiration of the term. In case of any delay in conducting the election of new President by any reason, the outgoing President continues to hold office (beyond his term of five years) until his successor assumes charge.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
A person to be eligible for election as President should have completed 35 years of age.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
When the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President under article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Council of States under article 97.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Solution (b)
When the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting President, an election to fill the vacancy must be held before the expiration of the term. In case of any delay in conducting the election of new President by any reason, the outgoing President continues to hold office (beyond his term of five years) until his successor assumes charge.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
A person to be eligible for election as President should have completed 35 years of age.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
When the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President under article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Council of States under article 97.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
A person to be eligible for election as Vice-President should be qualified for election as a member of Council of States.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
In his oath, the President swears:
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Vice-President swears his allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that he will faithfully discharge the duty.
Solution (d)
A person to be eligible for election as Vice-President should be qualified for election as a member of Council of States.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
In his oath, the President swears:
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Vice-President swears his allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that he will faithfully discharge the duty.
