19. FEDERALISM & RELATED Qn :(2011-2020) 2011 In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can … Read more
17. CONSTITUTIONAL & NONCONSTITUTIONAL BODIES (2011-2020 ) 1. FINANCE COMMISSION: 2011 With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct? (a) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development. (b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings . (c) It ensures transparency … Read more
13. PRESIDENT/ GOVERNOR/EMERGENCY PROVISION(2011-2020 ) 2012: According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recommendation of the Union Finance Commission. 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee. 3. The Report of the Comptroller … Read more
12. CENTRE – STATE / INTER STATE RELATION(2011-2020 ) 2012 The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the (a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 (b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919 (c) Government of India Act, 1935 (d) Indian Independence Act, 1947 ANS: c 2013: The … Read more
9. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF CONSTITUTION(2011-2020 ) 2012: Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces. 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims. 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the provinces. Select the … Read more
8.SCHEDULES OF CONSTITUTION(2011-2020 ) 2014: Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection? (a) Second Schedule (b) Fifth Schedule (c) Eighth Schedule (d) Tenth Schedule ANS: d 2015: The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to … Read more
7.PANCHAYAT/LOCAL GOVERNMENTS/PRI (2011-2020 ): 2011: The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act. 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. 3. Establishment of state Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the … Read more