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

Total Questions: 50

41. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: [2015-1]

1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.

2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.

3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (c) 2 only

Solution:

The department of economic affairs under the ministry of finance is responsible for the preparation of union Budget that is presented to the parliament.
Consolidated fund of India is a fund to which all receipts are credited and all payments are debited.
No money can be appropriated (issued or drawn) out of the consolidated fund of India without the authorization from the parliament of India.

Public account of India is operated by executive action, that is, the payments from this account can be made without parliamentary appropriation. Such payments are mostly in the nature of banking transactions.

42. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because th [2015-1]

(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Correct Answer: (d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Solution:The executive in a Parliamentary system is responsible I to the legislature for all its actions. The ministers are answerable to the parliament and responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as they enjoy the support and confidence of the Lok Sabha.

43. Consider the following statements: [2015-1]

1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.

2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.

3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1 & 2 only

Solution:A Money Bill cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill. It can only make recommendations on the Money Bill. Rajya Sabha can discuss the budget but cannot vote on the demands for grants which is the exclusive privilage of the Lok-Sabha.

44. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by [2015-1]

(a) a simple majority of members present and voting
(b) three-fourths majority of members present and voting
(c) two-thirds majority of the Houses
(d) absolute majority of the Houses

Correct Answer: (a) a simple majority of members present and voting

Solution:In India, if a bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting. Joint sitting is an extra-ordinary machinery provided by the constitution to resolve a deadlock between the two houses over the passage of a bill.

If the bill in dispute is passed by a majority of the total number of member both the houses present and voting in the joint sitting, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both the houses.

45. Consider the following statements: [2015-1]

1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.

2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:The Executive powers of the Union of India is vested in the President. The Cabinet Secretary (and not the Prime Minister) is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board.

46. Consider the following statements: [2016-1]

1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.

2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:Chief secretary is appointed by CM, but has no fixed tenure. After the exam, experts were divided over the first statement- that all executive action of the state is done in the name of De-jure head Governor so first statement ought to be correct. But, in its official Answerkey, UPSC has kept "d" as the answer.

47. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity [2017-1]

(a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
(b) the methods for strengthening executive leadership.
(c) a superior individual with dynamism and vision.
(d) a band of dedicated party workers.

Correct Answer: (a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.

Solution:The take-off point for a democracy is the idea of consent, i.e. the desire, approval and participation of people. It is the decision of people that creates a democratic government and decides about its functioning.

So, since democracy requires voters' decision making- hence intelligence and character are called in. hence answer "A"

48. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of : [2017-1]

(a) Privileges
(b) Restraints
(c) Competition
(d) Ideology

Correct Answer: (a) Privileges

Solution:First step towards bringing about equality is of course ending the formal system of inequality and privileges. The caste system in India prevented people from the 'lower' castes from doing anything except manual labour. In many countries only people from some families could occupy high positions. Attainment of equality requires that all such restrictions or privileges should be brought to an end.

49. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State? [2017-1]

1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly

2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State

3. Dissolution of the local bodies

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1 & 3 only

Solution:When the President's Rule is imposed in a state, the President dismisses the state council of ministers headed by the chief minister. The state governor, on behalf of the President, carries on the state administration with the help of the chief secretary of the state or the advisors appointed by the President. Meaning "2" is definitely the consequence of proclamation. Hence all options involving "2" are wrong. Hence by elimination we are left with answer "B": 1 and 3 only.

50. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? [2017-1]

(a) There is an independent judiciary in India.
(b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.
(c) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.
(d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

Correct Answer: (d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

Solution:Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among the states unlike the American federation. So, "D" is not the feature of Indian federalism.

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

41. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: [2015-1]

42. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because th [2015-1]

43. Consider the following statements: [2015-1]

44. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by [2015-1]

45. Consider the following statements: [2015-1]

46. Consider the following statements: [2016-1]

47. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity [2017-1]

48. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of : [2017-1]

49. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State? [2017-1]

50. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? [2017-1]

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