Government & Administration (India & World) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

41. Survey of India is under the ministry of: [2003]

(a) Defence
(b) Environment and Forests
(c) Home Affairs
(d) Science and Technology

Correct Answer: (d) Science and Technology

Solution:Survey of India, The National Survey and Mapping Organization of the country under the Department of Science and Technology, is the oldest scientific department of the Govt. of India. It was set up in 1767.

42. With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct? [ [2004]

(a) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law
(b) No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act
(c) Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no additional Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation.
(d) No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President

Correct Answer: (a) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law

Solution:The Constitution provides that whether the expenditure is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or it is an amount voted by the Lok Sabha, no money can be issued out of the Consolidated Fund of India unless the expenditure is authorised by an Appropriation Act [Art. 114(3)]. The procedure for passing the Appropriation Bill is the same as Money Bill. As per Article 109 (Special procedure in respect of Money Bills), A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. President's recommendation is necessary for introduction of bill in Lok Sabha. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.

43. Consider the following tasks: [2004]

1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections

2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, state Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President

3. Giving recognition to political, parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election.

4. Proclamation of final verdict in case of election disputes

Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 4

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:The High Court (and not the Election Commission) is the final authority to give a final verdict in case of election disputes. In the alternative special election benches may be constituted in high courts and earmarked exclusively for the disposal of election petitions and disputes.

44. Consider the following statements: [2004]

1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House

2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President

3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 & 2
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 1 & 3
(d) 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 & 3

Solution:After concluding a session, the speaker announces adjournment sine die, ending the session indefinitely. The president then announces prorogation, terminating the session under Article 85(2) (a) of the Constitution. Summoning calls all members to meet, a duty of the President. After the Lok Sabha dissolves, the Speaker remains in office until just before the new Lok Sabha's first meeting. Despite ceasing to be a member, the Speaker doesn't vacate the position. A Speaker Pro Tem presides over the initial session, where the permanent Speaker is elected.

45. Which one of the following statements is not correct? [2004]

(a) In the Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based.
(b) In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules.
(c) A motion of no-confidence once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted.
(d) Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence.

Correct Answer: (a) In the Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based.

Solution:In case of a No-confidence motion, there is no need to set out the grounds on which it is based. No-Confidence motion is introduced only in the Lok Sabha by the opposition and needs a support of not less than 50 members of LS for its introduction.

Rule 198 of the Lok Sabha specifies the procedure for a motion of no-confidence. Any member may give a written notice; the speaker shall read the motion of no-confidence in the House and ask all those persons to rise who favours that the motion be taken up. If there are 50 MPs in favour, the speaker allots a date for discussing the motion.

46. The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the: [2004]

(a) Lok Sabha alone
(b) Either House of Parliament
(c) Joint Sitting of Parliament
(d) Rajya Sabha alone

Correct Answer: (d) Rajya Sabha alone

Solution:Article 67(b) in the Constitution of India states, a Vice President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the council and agreed to by the House of the People, but no resolution for the purpose of this clause shall be moved unless at least fourteen days notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.

47. With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [2004]

(a) Forests : Concurrent List
(b) Stock Exchange : Concurrent List
(c) Post Office Savings Bank : Union List
(d) Public Health : State List

Correct Answer: (b) Stock Exchange : Concurrent List

Solution:Stock Exchanges are listed in the Seventh Schedule (Article 246) List I-Union List, item no. 90 that reads, taxes other than stamp duties on transactions in stock exchanges and futures markets. Forests-Concurrent List, 17-A, Post Office Savings Bank-Union List-3, Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries - State List -6.

48. Consider the following statements: [2004]

1. The highest deciding body for planning in India is the Planning Commission of India

2. The Secretary of the Planning Commission of India is also the Secretary of National Development Council

3. The Constitution includes economic and social planning in the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 & 2
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (b) 2 & 3

Solution:The highest decision making body for planning in India is the Parliament, National Development Council is at second position and Planning Commission at third position. Economic and social planning is placed under Entry 20 in the Concurrent list.

49. Consider the following events: [2004]

1. Fourth general elections in India.

2. Formation of Haryana state.

3. Mysore named as Karnataka state.

4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full states.

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?

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

Correct Answer: (a) 2, 1, 4, 3

Solution:Haryana was founded in 1966 when the former state of Punjab was divided into Haryana and the modern Punjab.

The 1967 general elections or the 4th Lok Sabha was held in February. Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya became full-fledged states on Jan 21, 1972. Mysore state was renamed Karnataka in 1997.

50. Under which one of the Ministries of the Government of India does the Food and Nutrition Board work? [2005]

(a) Ministry of Agriculture
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
(e) Non of these

Correct Answer: (e) Non of these

Solution:Food and Nutrition Board works under Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is a technical support wing under Child Development Bureau of the Ministry. None of the given options is correct.

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