union government [legislature & executive] Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

In which way the President can assign any of the functions of the Union Government to the State Government ?

a) In consultation with the State Governor

b) In consultation with the Government of the State

c) In his discretion

d) In consultation with the Chief Justice of India

Answer: (b)

Article 258 of the Indian constitution states that the President may, with the consent of the Government of a State, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that Government or to its officer's functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the Union extends.

There is no corresponding provision enabling the Governor of a State to entrust State functions to the Central Government or its officers.

Question : 12

Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the

a) Prime Minister

b) President

c) Chief Justice of Supreme Court

d) Law Minister

Answer: (b)

The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme court as per the following procedure.

  1. The Government of India proposes the name of the most senior Judge of the Supreme Court of India, for the Post of Chief Justice of India, to the President of India.
  2. The President of India gives approval to this name, after consultation with the other Judges of the Supreme Court and the Judges of State High Courts, as the President may think necessary.

Question : 13 [IAS 1993]

Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget?

a) Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget

b) Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation

c) Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund

d) Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation

Answer: (a)

Question : 14

According to the Constitution

a) Number of ministers, including the prime minister should not be more than 15% of total number of members of Lok Sabha

b) Prime minister allocates work amongst ministers based on specific guidelines

c) a member of either House of Parliament from any political party who is disqualified under the, AntiDefection Act appointed a minister during that term even if elected again

d) all of the above are correct

Answer: (a)

Question : 15

Who will administer the oath of office to the person who is to take over as President ?

a) The Vice President

b) The outgoing President

c) The Chief Election Commissioner

d) The Chief Justice of India

Answer: (d)

The President is required to make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of India (or in his absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court), an oath or affirmation that he/she shall protect, preserve and defend the Constitution.

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