Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures?

A - Article 342

B - Article 344

C - Article 340

D - Article 339

Answer : C

Explanation

Article 340 of the Indian Constitution lays down conditions for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes.

The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

A - Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.

B - The recommendations made by the Vice President

C - Their role played in political set up of the country

D - Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

Answer : D

Explanation

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?

A - He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.

B - He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

C - He should be a citizen of India.

D - He must have completed the age of 35 years

Answer : B

Explanation

The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155). A person to be eligible for appointment as Governor should be citizen of India and has complete age of 35 years (Article 157).

Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?

A - Speaker

B - President

C - Prime Minister

D - Parliament

Answer : B

Explanation

According to the Constitution of India, the Annual Financial Statement is placed by the President before both the Houses of Parliament.

Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the

A - Planning Commission

B - National Development Council

C - Inter State Council

D - Finance Commission

Answer : C

Explanation

The Inter-State Council is a non-permanent constitutional body set up by a presidential order on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India. The body was formed by a presidential order dated 28 May 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.

One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

A - Power of impeachment

B - Indirect election

C - Nomination of members

D - Tenure of membership

Answer : A

Explanation

Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral state legislature; the lower house being the State Legislative Assembly. Its establishment is defined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.

If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called

A - Head of the State

B - Head of the Cabinet

C - Head of the government

D - Both Head of the government and State

Answer : A

Explanation

A monarchy is a country that is ruled by a monarch, and monarchy is this system or form of government. A monarch, such as a king or queen, rules a kingdom or empire. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution. But in an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power.