M Laxmikanth Solutions for Chapter: Practice Questions on Indian Polity (Prelims), Exercise 1: Exercise 1

Which of the following are true of the recommendations of Ashok Mehta Committee on Panchayati Raj?

1. Creation of Mandal Panchayat covering a population of $10,000$ to $15,000$.

2. The state legislature to have a committee on Panchayati Raj to look after the needs of weaker sections.

3. If Panchayati Raj institutions are superseded, elections must be held within one year.

4. Nyaya Panchayats should be presided over by the village development officer.

Assertion: The number of members of UPSC is determined by the President.

Reason: The members of the UPSC are appointed by the President.

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Which of the following are true of Central Vigilance Commission?

1. It was set up on the recommendation of Santhanam Committee.

2. It does not exercise superintendence over the functioning of CBI.

3. It is set up by an executive resolution of the Government of India.

4. It consists of a chairman and three members.

Which of the following will be the consequences of declaration of national emergency by the President?

1. The President can issue directives to the state executives.

2. The President can extend the normal tenure of the Lok Sabha.

3. The President can suspend all the Fundamental Rights of citizens.

4. The President can modify the distribution pattern of financial resources between Centre and states.

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Which of the following are true of the President's ordinance making power?

1. It is laid down in Article $123$.

2. Its ambit is coextensive with the legislative power of Parliament.

3. He can promulgate an ordinance only when the Lok Sabha is not in session.

4. It is a discretionary power of the President.

Assertion: Under the Government of India Act of $1935$, the Residuary powers were vested in the Central Legislature.

Reason: The Government of India Act of $1935$ divided the subjects into three lists viz, the federal, provincial and concurrent.

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The Zonal Councils have been established by: