Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#761] The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its
Correct Answer

(C) original jurisdiction

Explanation

Solution: In common law legal systems original jurisdiction of a court is the power to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, when a higher court has the power to review a lower court's decision.

[#762] The members of Lok Sabha are
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(A) directly elected by the people

Explanation

Solution: Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of the adult suffrage. The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 552, which is made up by election of upto 530 members to represent the States, upto 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the Hon'ble President, if, in his/her opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House. The total elective membership is distributed among the States in such a way that the ratio between the number of seats allotted to each State and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same for all States.

[#763] The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list
Correct Answer

(D) All the above

Explanation

Solution: The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of, if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject and for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers.

[#764] The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the
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(C) The Chief justice of high court

Explanation

Solution: It is the Chief Justice of concerned State High Court who administers the oath of office to the Governor.

[#765] The members of Parliament can express themselves in the House in
Correct Answer

(D) English, Hindi or mother tongue

Explanation

Solution: The members of Parliament can express themselves in the House in English, Hindi or mother tongue.