Indian Polity for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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1.Who becomes empowered to legislate with respect to goods and services tax or matters in the State List, while a proclamation of national emergency is in operation?

[A] The President
[B] The Prime Minister
[C] The Cabinet
[D] The Parliament

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Answer 4
Explanation: During a National Emergency the Parliament acquires the power to legislate with respect to goods and services tax or matters in the State List. These laws become inoperative on the expiration of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate. ©navclasses

2.Who becomes empowered to make laws when the President’s rule is imposed in a state?

[A] The Governor
[B] The President
[C] The Prime Minister
[D] The Parliament

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Answer 4
Explanation: The Parliament becomes empowered to make laws with respect to any matter in the State List in relation to that state when the President’s rule is imposed. A law made so continues to be operative even after the president’s rule. ©navclasses

3.In which year was the first Inter-State Council was set up?

[A] 1990
[B] 1991
[C] 1992
[D] 1993

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Answer 1
Explanation: Under Article 263 of the Constitution the President can establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and discuss subject of common interest between the Centre and the states. Such a council was set up in 1990 for the first time. ©navclasses

4.Who is empowered to declare National Emergency under Article 352?

[A] The Parliament
[B] The Prime Minister
[C] The Council of Ministers
[D] The President

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Answer 4
Explanation: The President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion under Article 352. ©navclasses

5.In how much time the proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament?

[A] 15 days
[B] One month
[C] Two months
[D] Three months

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Answer 2
Explanation: National Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. By 44th Amendment Act of 1978 the period of approval was reduced to one month. Originally, the period allowed was two months. ©navclasses

6.In which year was the first proclamation of National Emergency issued because of Chinese aggression in the NEFA?

[A] 1960
[B] 1961
[C] 1962
[D] 1963

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Answer 3
Explanation: The first proclamation of National Emergency by the President was issued in October 1962 on account of Chinese aggression in the NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency–now Arunachal Pradesh). It remained in force till January 1968. ©navclasses

7.What are the reasons for the system of appointment of Governor by the President?

[A] Direct election of the governor is incompatible with the parliamentary system
[B] It is better to have elaborate arrangements for the election of the Governor
[C] It is in national interest to have large voters for the election of the Governor
[D] Direct election is less likely to create conflicts between the Governor and the Chief Minister

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Answer 1
Explanation: Following are the reasons for the system of appointment of Governor by the President-
1. The direct election of the governor is incompatible with the parliamentary system in the states.
2. Direct election is more likely to create conflicts between the governor and the chief minister.
3. There is no need to make elaborate arrangements for this election as he/she is just a nominal head.
4. Since the election of a governor is on personal issues, it is not in the national interest to involve a large number of voters in such an election.
5. An elected governor would not be a neutral person as he/she would naturally belong to a party.
6. The election of governor would create separatist tendencies.
7. The system of presidential nomination enables the Centre to maintain its control over the states.
8. Direct election of the governor creates a problem of leadership at the time of a general election in the state.
9. The chief minister would like his nominee to contest for governorship which is not desirable.
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8.What are the powers of the Governor with regards to the Money Bill?

[A] He can return the Money bill back to the state legislature
[B] Money bills can be introduced in the state legislature without his prior recommendation
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them

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Answer 4
Explanation: The Governor is not empowered to send back the Money bill for the reconsideration of the state legislature. Nonetheless, a Money bill has to go through the process of the prior recommendation of the Governor if it is to be introduced in the state legislature. ©navclasses

9.Who advises the governor with regard to the appointment of advocate general?

[A] State Legislative Assembly
[B] State legislative Council
[C] Chief Minister
[D] Attorney General of India

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Answer 3
Explanation: The Chief Minister of the concerned state advises the governor with regard to the appointment of important officials like advocate general, chairman and members of the state public service commission, state election commissioner etc. ©navclasses

10.Which of the following is/are cases in which the speaker of state legislative assembly vacates his office earlier?

[A] If he ceases to be a member of the assembly
[B] If he resigns by writing to the deputy speaker
[C] If he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly
[D] All of the above

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Answer 4
Explanation: In the following cases the speaker of state legislative assembly vacates his office earlier: three cases: if he ceases to be a member of the assembly; if he resigns by writing to the deputy speaker; and if he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly. ©navclasses

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