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

📆 March 8, 2025

Total Questions: 50

11. With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: [2009]

1. The Ministries and Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary.

2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:According to Article 70 the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 is made by the President of India under Article 77 of the constitution for the allocation of business of the government of India.
The Ministries/ Departments of the government of India are created by the president on the advice of the prime Minister under these Rules.

12. Consider the following statements: [2009]

1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State.

2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution:Statement 1 is incorrect as Advocate General of the state is appointed by the governor of the State. Under Articles 214-231, High Courts have original, writ (Article 226), appellate jurisdictions, and supervisory control over subordinate courts. However, only the Supreme Court has advisory jurisdiction on matters referred by the President under Article 143. Hence answer d is correct.

The Original Criminal Jurisdiction of High Courts has, however, been completely taken away by the criminal procedure code, 1973.

13. Consider the following statements: [2009]

1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.

2. The Members of CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:Statement 1 is incorrect as CAT was set up in 1985 during the prime ministership of Rajiv Gandhi. The Central Administrative Tribunal, consisting of Administrative and Judicial Members, leverages their specialized knowledge to provide swift and effective justice efficiently.

14. With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: [2009]

1. The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.

2. The number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:The number of ministeries at the Centre can vary based on factors such as volume of work, importance attached to different sectors, changes of orientation of policy etc. On 15 Aug, 1947, the number of ministries at the centre was 18. Cabinet reshuffles can alter the number of Ministries, so it fluctuates. The answer "1 only" suggests that, at the specific time of inquiry, there were not 36 Ministries at the Centre. Hence, option a is correct

15. With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct? [2010]

Correct Answer: (c) The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs.
Solution:As per the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, District Forum consists of three members. Out of the three, one is President, who is or has been or is qualified to be a District Judge.

One of the members shall be a woman. It entertains complaints where the value of claim is up to 20 Lakhs.

16. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha? [2011-1]

Correct Answer: (d) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers.
Solution:If annual union budget is not passed by the LOK SABHА, it is tantamount to no confidence motion. So the govt submits the resignation of his council of ministers.

17. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from [2011-1]

Correct Answer: (b) The Parliament of India
Solution:Parliament shall have power to authorise by law the withdrawal of moneys from the Consolidated Fund of India for the purposes for which the said grants are made.

18. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is [2012-1]

Correct Answer: (a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
Solution:Adjournment motion:

(i) It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the house to a definite matter of urgent public importance.

(ii) It is regarded as an extraordinary device, because it interrupts the normal business of the house.

(iii) It involves an element of censure against the government and Rajya Sabha cannot introduce Adjournment Motion.

(iv) The discussion on adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.

19. Consider the following statements: [2012-1]

1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.

2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.

3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) None
Solution:None of the above statements are correct
(i) Union Territories (Delhi and Pondicherry) are represented in the Rajya Sabha.
(ii) It is not within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate election disputes. It is the Supreme Court and High Court which look into the disputes.
(iii) According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the President of India.

20. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: [2012-1]

1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.

2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.

3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 3 only
Solution:If the Lok Sabha Speaker wants to resign, the letter of his /her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker is elected by the Lok-Sabha from amongst its Members. Usually the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok-Sabha.
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