Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#641] In India, no government expenditure can be made without approval of -
Correct Answer

(A) Parliament

Explanation

Solution: Appropriation bill under Article-114, is passed during the budgetary process in Parliament. This bill consists of demand for grant of all ministeries and departments. Passage of this bill authorizes expenditure from Consolidated Fund of India. Government will not be in a position to make any expenditure unless Appropriation bill has been passed by Parliament.

[#642] _______can give the Union parliament power to make lawson matters included in the State list.
Correct Answer

(D) Rajya Sabha

Explanation

Solution: Article-249 of Indian Constitution provides that if Rajya Sabha passes a resoultion by 2/3rd majority which necessiates that there is a need to make law on any national importance then Parliament can make laws in this regard.

[#643] Who decides the salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer

(D) Parliament

Explanation

Solution: Article-97 of the Indian Constitution authorizes, the Parliament to fix the salary and allowances payable to the Speaker of Lok Sabha and also to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. Second Schedule of Constitution contains the provisions relating to salaries and allowances of certain office bearers including Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.

[#644] An appeal to the High Court lies in case the Session Court has awarded the punishment of-
Correct Answer

(D) Four years or more

Explanation

Solution: Under appellate jurisdiction of High Court, an appeal to the High Court lies in case a Session Court has awarded the punishment of four years or more. Besides this, all cases involving capital punishment awarded by Session Court as appeal.

[#645] Which is the last appellate court-
Correct Answer

(D) Supreme court

Explanation

Solution: Under Article-132, Supreme Court of India enjoys the status of final appellate Court. It enjoy final appeal in all case including Court Marshall cases. All cases certified by High Court can be appealed in Supreme Court. Even if High Court refuses to certify, Supreme Court can still take it up under Special Leave Petition.