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Polity › Schedules/Parts
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)
1, 2 and 3*
(b)
1, 2 and 4
(c)
1, 3 and 4
(d)
2, 3 and 4
(A)
Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.*
Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
(C)
Polity › Types of Bills
With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution. 2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. 3. A Bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2*
2 and 3
3 only
(B)
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament? 1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills. 2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States. 3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it. 4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha. Select the answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1,2 and 3*
1,3 and 4
Polity › Writs
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
A government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
The Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
The lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.*
The Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.