Political Institutions In India - Study Mode

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[#376] Fundamental Rights guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended only by

(A) a proclamation of National Emergency

(B) an act passed by Parliament

(C) an amendment of the Constitution

(D) the judicial decisions of the Supreme Court

Correct Answer

(A) a proclamation of National Emergency

[#377] Match the following. List-I List-II a. Qualified veto 1. Can be overridden by legislature by an ordinary majority. b. Suspensive veto 2. Can be over-riddent by extra ordinary majority of the legislature. c. Pocket veto 3. Cannot be overridden by legislature. d. Absolute veto 4. Neither sign nor return for reconsideration.

(A) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

(B) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(C) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

(D) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2

Correct Answer

(A) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

[#378] The Legislative Council in a state can be created or disbanded by the

(A) State Legislative alone

(B) Parliament alone

(C) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislative

(D) President on recommendation of the Governor

Correct Answer

(C) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislative

[#379] With reference to regionalism, consider the following statements: 1. Regionalism is a disintegrating force unlike nationalism which is a unifying force. 2. Regionalism is not conducive with the idea of federalism.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

[#380] The writ of mandamus is available for the purpose of 1. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2. Compelling a Court or Judicial Tribunal to exercise its jurisdiction when it has refused to exercise it. 3. Directing a public official or the Government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional.

(A) 2 and 3

(B) 1, 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 3

(D) Only 1

Correct Answer

(B) 1, 2 and 3