Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#691] What is maximum determined numbers for the members of the State Legislative Assemblies-
Correct Answer

(C) 500

Explanation

Solution: Article-170 talks about composition of Legislative Assemblies. And according to it, any Legislative Assembly can have maximum of 500 members. Whereas, minimum strength prescribed for Legislative Assembly is 60. But President through special notification can fix-up strength lower than 60.

[#692] What can be the maximum strength of state legislative council?
Correct Answer

(B) 1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly

Explanation

Solution: Article-171 also provides for maximum strength of any Legislative Council. According to it, the maximum strength of legislative council should not exceed, 1/3rd of total members in concerried Legislative Assembly. It also says that total number of members in Legislative Council shall in no case be less than forty.

[#693] What is the meaning of "Judicial Review" of Supreme Court-
Correct Answer

(C) Review of constitutional validity of laws

Explanation

Solution: "Judicial Review" is power of judiciary to review the constitutional validity of any law made by legislature or act done by executive. It is also power of judiciary to declare a law invalid if it is inconsistent with constitutional provision.

[#694] Who can displace the Judge of High Court-
Correct Answer

(A) President on a proposal passed by majority in parliament

Explanation

Solution: A judge of High Court can be removed from his office only by President after an address by both the houses with special majority of not less than two third of members present and voting and absolute majority of the house for proved misbehavior or incapacity.

[#695] Who on recommendations made by both houses of parliament can oust the judges of high court before completion of their tenure on the basis of misconduct or incapability?
Correct Answer

(C) President on recommendations made by both houses of Parliament

Explanation

Solution: A judge of High Court can be removed from his office only by President after an address by both the houses with special majority of not less than two third of members present and voting and absolute majority of the house for proved misbehavior or incapacity.