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CBSE Questions for Class 9 Civics Working Of Institutions Quiz 9 - MCQExams.com
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Class 9 Civics
Working Of Institutions
Quiz 9
The constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary government ___________________.
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in normal times
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in times of Emergency
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when the Parliament so desires
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at the will of the President
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The constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary government in times of emergency. In India, the emergency provisions are such that the constitution itself enables the federal government to acquire the strength of unitary government whenever the situation demands. A unitary state is a state governed as a single power in which the central government is ultimately supreme and any administrative divisions (sub-national units) exercise only the powers that the central government chooses to delegate.
Consider the following statements:
The expenditure to be incurred by the Government and the revenue to be collected by way of taxes must be approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
The charge of impeachment against the President of India can be brought about by only Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
At the point when the administration needs to pull back any cash from the Consolidated Fund of India to cover its consumption (particularly amid when election are in progress and a guardian government is set up), it needs to look for an endorsement from the Parliament. The expert to impose an assessment is gotten from the Constitution of India which apportions the ability to exact different duties between the Central and the State. Each expense imposed or gathered must be upheld by a going with the law, passed either by the Parliament or the State Legislature.
The president might be expelled before the expiry of the term through prosecution for abusing the Constitution of India by the Parliament of India. The procedure may begin in both of the two places of the parliament. The house starts the procedure by leveling the charges against the president.
Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language?
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The Supreme Court Rules, 1966
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A Legislative made by the Parliament
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Article 145 of the Constitution of India
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Article 348 of the Constitution of India
Explanation
Regarding the language used in the Supreme Court and the High Court and for the Acts and Bills the provision is given under Article 348 wherein it prescribes English language.
How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed by Parliament?
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Twice
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Once
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Thrice
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Never
Explanation
The President is an integral Part of Legislature. Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President. Any bill passed by the Parliament becomes Act only when the president gives assent to the bill. If the Bill is ordinary Bill (not a money bill) the President can return the Bill to Parliament for reconsideration however if Bill is passed again with or without amendments and is presented before President, he is bound to give his assent on such Bill.
A resolution ratifying the proclamation of National Emergency requires to be passed _________________.
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by Parliament
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by each House of Parliament
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by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting
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by each House of Parliament in separate sittings with majority of total membership of each House and by majority of not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting
Explanation
National Emergency can be imposed under Article 352 of the Constitution. The proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month of issue. Every resolution approving the proclamation must be passed by either House of Parliament by a special majority. (Majority of a total membership of that house and majority of not less than. Two-thirds of members of the house present and voting).
A resolution for the revocation of proclamation of National Emergency may be moved by ________________.
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ten members of Rajya Sabha
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ten members of Lok Sabha
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ten members of Parliament
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one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha
Explanation
By the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 when one-tenth of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha give notice in writing to the Speaker of President (when House is not in Session) a special meeting is to be held within 14 days to consider the resolution of disapproval.
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period ___________________.
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not exceeding three months
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not exceeding nine months
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of one year at a time
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of two years at time
Explanation
Under Article 352, the President can issue a proclamation of National emergency on the ground of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. The effect of this emergency is that while it is in operation, the life of Lok Sabha of Lok Sabha may b extended beyond its normal term i.e., beyond five years by a law of Parliament. It can be extended for one year at a time and cannot be continued beyond six months if the emergency has ceased to operate or revoked.
The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is _______________.
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$$25$$ years
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$$30$$ years
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$$40$$ years
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$$35$$ years
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A person will be eligible to become the Prime Minister if he is a citizen of India and a member of either house of the Parliament. He must have completed 25 years of age in case he is a member of Lok Sabha and 30 years in case of Rajya Sabha.
The pardoning power given to the President of India under Article $$72$$ can be exercised _________________.
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only after the trial and on the sentence of conviction
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during or after trial but never before trial
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at any time before, during or after the trial
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either before or after the trial but never during the trial of the case
Explanation
Article 72 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to grant Pardons to persons who have been tried and Convicted of any offense. This pardoning power of President is independent of the Judiciary.
The power to grant pardons, reprieve or remissions of punishment under Article $$72$$ is exercised by the President of India ______________________.
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On the advice of the Prime Minister
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on his own as Head of the Union
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on the advice of Council of Ministers
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in consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet
Explanation
Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons. The power is to be exercised by the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet (Council of Ministers).
Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments to the President?
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They do not require any parliamentary sanction
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They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency
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They are shown separately in the budget
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They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India
Explanation
The President of India is entitled to such emoluments, allowances, and Privileges as the time to time determined by the Parliament. These are presented in a separate budget for upkeep of President and charged upon Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Supreme Court?
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It has the power to punish by fine and imprisonment any person guilty of contempt of its authority
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It is a court of record and has all the powers of such court including the power to punish for contempt of itself
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Its records are admitted in evidence and cannot be questioned when produced in any Court of Law
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It is bound by its earlier decision and cannot depart from its previous decisions
Explanation
The Supreme court is the Apex court of the Country. The constitution provides that the Law declared by supreme court has a binding value within the territory of India. The Supreme court can reverse its previous order if they are erred or if necessity demands so. E.g., Earlier privacy was adjudged not be a fundamental right which is now declared as a fundamental right. Thus the Supreme Court is not bound by its previous decision and can reverse its decision with a larger bench.
The constitution made supreme court the guarantor and guardian of fundamental rights. the supreme court can declare any law made by the legislature or any action by administrative authority unconstitutional if they encroach upon fundamental rights.
In the election of the President, each Member of the electoral college has ___________________.
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one vote
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as many votes as there are candidates
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one vote with value attached to it
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one vote with value attached to it and he can give as many preferences as there are candidates
Explanation
The Constitution of India provides that the President of India is to elected indirectly by an electoral college. That means citizens do not elect the President directly. He is elected by the member of an electoral college. Each member of electoral college has one vote with a value attached to it. The voter while casting his vote, has to indicate his preferences, against the name of the candidates. This means he can give as many preferences as there are candidates.
To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used?
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System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
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Proportional representation through list system
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Collective voting system
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Secondary voting system
Explanation
In India, there are two methods of elections which are territorial representation and system of proportional representation. Proportional representation is further divided into single transferable vote system and list system. Under this system, all sections of people get representation in proportion to their number i.e., even the smallest section of the population get its share of representation in the legislature. The proportional representation by single transferable vote system is adopted for the election of President, Vice- President, and members to the Rajya Sabha.
The five year term of the President is calculated from the ____________________.
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first day of the month he assumes charge
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first day of the month following the month he assumes charge
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day he assumes charge
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date of his election result
Explanation
The five-year term of the President of India is calculated from the date on which he enters upon his office and assumes charge.
If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President _________________.
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can once again return the Bill for further reconsideration
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can ask for a referendum on the Bill
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has to give assent to the Bill
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can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill
Explanation
The President is an integral part of the Parliament. He exercises Legislative powers in this regard. Article 111 makes provision for assent by President. It says that when a bill is sent to the President after it has been passed by the Parliament, he can give his assent, withhold his assent, or return the Bill for reconsideration. However, if Bill is passed again with or without amendments the President is bound to give his assent to the Bill.
Which of the following statements is correct?
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The President may continue to be a member of Parliament even after assuming charge of the Presidential office
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The President is not barred from holding any other office of profit even after assuming charge of Presidential office
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The President is entitled to use his official residence only on payment of rent fixed
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The emolument and allowances of the President shall not be diminished during his term of office
Explanation
The emolument and allowances of the President shall not be diminished during his term of office. The same is provided under Article 59(4), it is a condition of the President’s office that he is entitled to such emoluments, allowances, and privileges as may be determined by the Parliament.
Which of the following Chief Justice of India has acted as President of India?
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M. Hidayatullah
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P.B. Gajendra Gadkar
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P.N. Bhagwati
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All of the above
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In May 1969 when president Dr. Zakir Hussain died, the then vice-president V.V. Giri was acting as the President. But he resigned from his post of Vice-president to contest the presidential election. Then the Chief Justice of India M.Hidayatullah worked as the officiating president.
Judicial review in India does not extend to ___________________.
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the advice that the Council of Ministers gives to the President
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the discretionary powers of the Governors
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the privileges enjoyed by Parliament members
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Any of the above
Explanation
The Supreme court has the power to check the constitutionality of the laws made by the legislature and actions taken by the administrative authority. It can declare such actions or laws unconstitutional if they are violative of the Constitution. The Power of judicial review does not extend to the advice given by council of ministers to the president and discretionary power of governor while acting in his sole discretion either in the appointment of chief minister or dissolution of the house of the state legislature and the Parliamentary Privileges given to the member of parliament.
Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?
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Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Indira Gandhi
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Morarji Desai
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Charan Singh
Explanation
Constitutionally, the Prime Minister may be a member of any of the two Houses of Parliament. Mrs. Indira Gandhi the First Lady Prime Minister of India was the first member of Rajya Sabha to be appointed as Prime Minister.
The Constitution of India ___________________.
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is silent on the President's re-election to the office
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allows re-election of a person to the President's post
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restricts a person to remain President for only two terms
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has been amended to allow a person only one term as President
Explanation
The President once elected holds office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters s upon his office. However, he is eligible for re-election for that office for any number of terms.
Which of the following is correct?
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If both the President and Vice-President resign the Speaker of the Lok Sabha will act as President till a new President is elected
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The Constitution of India prescribes both the minimum and maximum age limits for contesting the Presidential election
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In the event of resignation of the President the Vice-President will act as President tor the residual period of the President's tenure
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In India, the President is part of the Parliament
Explanation
The President of India who is the Nominal executive head of the State is also an integral Part of the Parliament. The Parliament Consists of the Lok Sabha (House of People), Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the President. He exercises various legislative Powers in this regard. He calls for Joint Sitting of the Houses of Parliament, gives his assent on the Bill passed by the Parliament etc.
The legislative powers of the President include all of the following but ______________________.
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the power-to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament
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the power to summon a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve a deadlock
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the power of nominating $$12$$ members to the Lok Sabha
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the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for this purpose
Explanation
The president is an integral part of the Parliament and exercises legislative functions in this regard. The President nominates 12 members of Rajya Sabha from amongst person having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, arts, and social service.
A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days notice signed by ___________________.
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not less than $$50$$ members of the House
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not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House
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not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House
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at least $$100$$ members of Lok Sabha and $$50$$ members of Rajya Sabha
Explanation
President can be removed only by the process of impeachment. The impeachment resolution shall be made only after providing at least 14 days written notice signed by not less 1/4th of the total members of the House.
An ordinance promulgated by the President _________________.
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will lapse automatically after $$2$$ months
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will lapse on the expiration of $$6$$ weeks from the meeting of the Parliament
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will automatically become a law after $$6$$ months
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will continue to be in force till it is superseded by an Act of the Parliament
Explanation
Article 123 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to promulgate ordinances(official rules or order) when any one or both the houses of the Parliament are not in session. Every ordinance so issued must be presented before Parliament when it meets. The Parliament can approve the ordinance and it will become an Act or if parliament takes no action then ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of 6 weeks from the meeting of the Parliament.
When the Vice-President officiates as President, he draws the salary of ________________.
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President
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Member of Parliament
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Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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Both (a) and (c)
Explanation
Article 65 of the Constitution of India provide for the Vice President to act as President or to discharge his functions during vacancy or absence of president and Article 70 of the Constitution of India provides that Vice - President discharge the function of President in contingencies. During the period when the Vice- President acts as President or discharges his functions, he is entitled to the salary and allowances of the President and not of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
If a resolution impeaching the President is passed, the President is considered to have been removed ___________________.
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from the date on which the resolution is passed
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once the Chief Justice of India takes out an order to the effect
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as soon as the Gazette of India notifies it
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once the new incumbent is elected
Explanation
Article 61of the Constitution of India provides the process of impeachment of the President on the ground of “violation of the Constitution.” The Article specifically provides that the charge shall be made by either House of Parliament. Such charge is contained in the resolution. The resolution shall be made only after providing at least 14 days written notice signed by not less 1/4th of the total members of the House. The resolution must be passed by 2/3rd of the total number of members of the both the Houses. The President then stand removed from his office from the date on which the resolution is so passed.
Consider the following statements:
$$1$$. In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only
$$2$$. The power to declare an emergency in a State in India lies with the President only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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$$1$$ only
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$$2$$ only
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Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
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Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Explanation
The Governor is the Chief executive head of the State and likewise the President he also has the power to promulgate an ordinance when the state legislature is not in session.
The President is the Chief Executive head of the Union and all the executive power are vested in him. The President alone can issue a proclamation of emergency for India or any part of its territory.
The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with:
I. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
II. Former Chief Justice of the High Court.
III. Other Judges of the High Court.
IV. Governor of the State concerned.
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I and II
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II and III
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I and IV
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I, III and IV
Explanation
The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President after Consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State Concerned.
$$1$$. When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases of performing the function of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
$$2$$. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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$$1$$ only
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$$2$$ only
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Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
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Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Explanation
The Vice-President acts as president when a vacancy occurs in the office of President due to his resignation, death, removal or otherwise. (Article 65). While acting or discharging the functions of President, the Vice - President does not perform the duties of chairman of Rajya Sabha. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha perform those duties in this period.
The ordinance making power of the President under Article 123 is not parallel to that of Parliament but he can make ordinance when both or one of the both Houses of Parliament are not in session.
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