When the Vice-President is acting President, he
I. shall have all the powers and functions of both the President and the Vice President
II. Will get all the allowances and privileges of the President
III. shall continue to act as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(A) I, II and III
(B) I and III
(C) I and II
(D) II only
The constitution provides that when the vice president acts as the president or discharges the duties of the president, the vice president is entitled to the salary and privileges of the president. The pension for the vice president is 50% of the salary.
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.
Under which of the following pardoning power of the President, the nature of punishment is mitigated?
(A) commutation
(B) avoidance
(C) postponement
(D) procrastination
Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to persons who have been tried and convicted of any offense.
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.
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.
The Central Government has started the process of making how many airbags mandatory from 01 October 2022?
(A) 6
(B) 10
(C) 12
(D) 8
6 Airbags Mandatory in Cars from 1st October 2023. The road transport ministry was set to make 6 airbags mandatory in all 8-seater passenger vehicles starting 1st October 2022. However, it could not be implemented due to supply chain disruptions in the global automobile manufacturing sector.
Which state government has reserved 75 percent jobs for local residents in the private sector?
(A) Bihar
(B) Haryana
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Punjaab
Haryana's much-touted legislation providing 75% reservation to the state domiciles for private sector jobs is still to be implemented in the state. CHANDIGARH: Haryana's much-touted legislation providing 75% reservation to the state domiciles for private sector jobs is still to be implemented in the state.
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