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[#126] Which one of the statements is incorrect?

(A) The Union executive can issue directions to a state for protection of railways within the state

(B) The non-compliance with the directions issued by the Union executive to a state shall amount to failure of constitutional machinery in a state

(C) The doctrine of pleasure is not subject to Article 311(2)

(D) The Union executive can issue directions to a state for ensuring compliance with laws made by Parliament

(E) The Union executive has power to issue directions to a state under Article 256

(F) The Union executive has power to issue directions to states under Article 257

(G) The consequences of directions issued by the Union executive have been prescribed under Article 365

(H) As per the consequences mentioned under Article 365, the President must exercise powers under Article 356

Correct Answer

(C) The doctrine of pleasure is not subject to Article 311(2)
(H) As per the consequences mentioned under Article 365, the President must exercise powers under Article 356

[#127] The High Court can issue a writ of mandamus in which one of the following cases-

(A) To make rules

(B) To enforce a discretionary provision

(C) To decide legality of an order

(D) To enforce a statutory dUty

Correct Answer

(D) To enforce a statutory dUty

[#128] The Constitution of India provides special procedure for

(A) Money Bills

(B) Financial Bills

(C) Both Money Bills and Financial Bills

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer

(A) Money Bills

[#129] The Supreme Court of India held that the right to life includes the right to enjoy unpolluted air and water was made in one of the following cases

(A) Francis Coralie Mullin v. The Administrator, Union Territory of Delhi

(B) Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra, Dehradun v. State of Uttar Pradesh

(C) S. Jagannath v. Union of India (Shrimp Culture Case)

(D) Subash Kumar v. State of Bihar

Correct Answer

(B) Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra, Dehradun v. State of Uttar Pradesh

[#130] What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Choose one:

(A) The President

(B) Checks and balances

(C) The people

(D) Freedom of speech

Correct Answer

(B) Checks and balances