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January 1, 2024

Who among the following can make regulations for peace, progress and good government for "Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu"?

(A) Governor of state
(B) President of India
(C) Parliament of India
(D) State legislature or Chief minister with advice of Governor

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Answer – B

The President can make regulations for the peace progress and good government of the four Union Territories – the Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
The governor is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions.
The Governor of Assam may likewise direct that an
act of Parliament does not apply to a tribal area (autonomous district) in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions. The President enjoys the above same power with respect to tribal areas (autonomous districts) in Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Consider the following statements:
1. The parliament can make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India which includes states, union territories and any other area for the time being included in territory of India.
2. Plenary territorial Jurisdictions of parliament are restricted by the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 Only
(B) 2 Only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – C

Consider the following statements regarding parliament legislation in the state field:
1. If Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in state interest that parliament should make laws on matters in state list, then parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter.
2. This resolution must be supported by two third of members present and voting.
3. This law ceases to have effect on expiration of 6 month after resolution has ceased to be in force.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – B

The Constitution empowers the Parliament to legislate or make laws on any matter enumerated in the State List

When Rajya Sabha Passes a Resolution

If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest (not state interest) that Parliament should legislate or make laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter.

Consider the following statements:
1. The chairman and members of the state public service commission can be removed only by the president of India.
2. The governor can establish a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more states on request of the state legislature concerned.
3. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) assists states (when requested by two or more states) in framing and operating schemes of joint recruitment for any services for which candidates possess special qualification.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 Only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D)

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Answer – B

In the context of Indian polity, Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India divides all powers i.e legislative, executive, judicial and financial between the Centre and the states.
2. The Constitution contains elaborate provisions to regulate the various dimensions of the relations between the Centre and the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 Only
(B) 2 Only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – B

With reference to the constitution of India, Consider the following statements:
1. In case of a conflict between the Central law and the state law on a subject enumerated in the Concurrent List, the Central law prevails over the state law.
2. If the state law has been reserved for the consideration of the president and has received his assent, then the state law prevails in that state.
3. It means, only in the above case mentioned in the statement 2. parliament cannot override the state law.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) None of the above

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Answer – B

If the state law has been reserved for the president’s consideration and has received his assent, then the state law prevails in that state. However, it would still be competent for the Parliament to override such a law by subsequently making a law on the same matter.

In the context of Indian polity, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Centre and state government can borrow either within India or outside upon the security of Consolidated fund of India and Consolidated fund of states within the limits fixed by parliament and state legislatures.
2. The Centre government can make loans to the state government and any sums required for this purpose are charged to the consolidated fund of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) 1 Only
(B) 2 Only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – B

Consider the following statements:
1. Parliament can provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river and river valley.
2. The President can establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between the Centre and the states.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 Only
(B) 2 Only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – C

With reference to the polity in India, Consider following subjects:
1. Fisheries
2. Communication
3. Insurance
4. Public health and sanitation
Which of the above are included in the "Union List" ?

(A) 1, 2 and 4 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 2 and 4 only

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Answer – B

Which of the following can establish a common High Court for two or more states?

(A) President of India
(B) Parliament
(C) Collegium of Supreme court headed by Chief Justice of India
(D) President of India in consultation with Chief Justice of India

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Answer – B