The following states were formed after 1960. What was the correct sequence of their formation?
1. Haryana
2. Sikkim
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya!
(A) 1,2,3,4
(B) 2,3,4,1
(C) 2,4,1,3
(D) 3,1,4,2
In conclusion, the correct chronological order of the formation of the given states is Nagaland (1963), Haryana (1966), Meghalaya (1972), and Sikkim (1975).
In which of the following the presidential (presidential) government is formed?
(A) Fixed term of office
(B) No duplication of the executive among the members of the legislature
(C) Election of the President by popular vote
(D) all of the above
The United States, for instance, has a presidential system.
Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs regarding the enforcement of fundamental rights?
(A) President
(B) Supreme Court
(C) Supreme Court and High Court
(D) Parliament
The Constitution empowers the Supreme Court and High Court with the duty to safeguard the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. The Supreme Court under Article 32 and the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution can issue Writs for the protection of Fundamental Rights.
Which provision of the Constitution empowers the Central Government to provide reservations for the weaker section of society in jobs and educational institutions?
(A) Article 14
(B) Article 16
(C) Article 46
(D) Article 19
The Constitution was amended by the Constitution (77th Amendment) Act, 1995 and a new clause (4A) was inserted in Article 16 to enable the government to provide reservation in promotion.
Article 75 of the Constitution of India, According to (c) the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for which of the following?
(A) President
(B) Parliament
(C) Lok Sabha
(D) Rajya Sabha
The ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha which implies that the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a vote of no confidence.
According to the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age children are expected to be given free and compulsory education?
(A) 14 years
(B) 15 years
(C) 16 years
(D) 18 years
The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.
On whose recommendations were the Fundamental Duties included in the Indian Constitution?
(A) Santhanam Committee
(B) Swaran Singh Committee
(C) Shah Commission
(D) Administrative Reforms Commission
Fundamental duties were recommended by Sardar Swarn Singh committee.
Which of the following High Court has become the first High Court in the country to set up Justice Clock?
(A) Gujarat High Court
(B) Delhi High Court
(C) Rajasthan High Court
(D) Allahabad High Court
The first high court of India was established in Kolkata. It was formerly called the High Court of Judicature at Fort William. It was issued under the Indian High Courts Act 1861. It was formally opened on 1 July 1862. Sir Barnes Peacock as its first Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. Justice Sumboo Nath Pandit was the first Indian to assume office as a Judge of the Calcutta High Court.
If any question arises as to the age of a judge of the High Court in India, who decides it?
(A) By the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.
(B) By the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
(C) By the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President.
(D) By the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the Governor.
1. If any question arises regarding the age of a Judge of a High Court in India, it is decided by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
2. Article 214 of the Indian Constitution states that every State shall have a High Court, and Article 231 states that there can be only one High Court for two or more States.
Consider the following statements:
I. According to Article 163 there shall be Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor.
II. According Article 164(1) the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
III. According Article 164(1), the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Select the correct answer using the code.
Code:
(A) Only I is correct.
(B) Only II is correct.
(C) Only I and III are correct.
(D) I, II and III all are correct.
All the following statements are true.
I. According to Article 163 there shall be Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor.
II. According Article 164(1) the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
III. According Article 164(1), the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
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