Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#436] In our Constitution Economic planning is in-
Correct Answer

(C) Concurrent list

Explanation

Solution: Economic and social planning is in Concurrent list. On the subject matters of Concurrent list both center and states can make laws. But in Concurrent list center has an upper hand. And in case of conflict on any subject matter of Concurrent list, the decision of center will be final.

[#437] What is the minimum age for the post of Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer

(C) 25

Explanation

Solution: To become the Prime Minister of India, a person should be a member of either house of Parliament. In case of his membership in Rajya Sabha, minimum age required is 30 years whereas in case of membership in Lok Sabha, it is 25 years.

[#438] Under which pardoning power of the President, duration of sentence is reduced without changing its character?
Correct Answer

(B) Remission

Explanation

Solution: Under Article-72 of the constitution, The President of India is authorised to grant pardon, reprieve, respite or remission of punishment. Remission is reduction in prisoner's sentence without changing the character or nature of punishment. Commutation - Changing the character of punishment. Reprieve - Its a temporary relief or postponment of punishment, specially in death sentence. Respite - Awarding lesser sentence than prescribed because of special circumstances eg. Pregnancy of women
offender.

[#439] Under which pardoning power of the President, one form of punishment is substituted by a lighter from?
Correct Answer

(A) Commutation

Explanation

Solution: Under Article-72, President is empowered to substitute one form of punishment with lighter one. It is called commutation of sentence.

[#440] According to the Indian Constitution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within-
Correct Answer

(B) 6 months

Explanation

Solution: Under normal circumstances, election process to fill the vacancy caused by expiration of the term of office of President which is of 5 years, shall be completed before Expiration of that term. But an election to fill the vacancy in office of President occuring due to his death, resignation or impeachment or otherwise, shall be held within 6 months from the date of occurance of such vacancy.