The term 'Cabinet' is mentioned in which of the following articles of the Constitution?
Important Questions on Practice Questions on Indian Polity (Prelims)
Which of the following statements are correct about the difference between a censure motion and a no-confidence motion?
1. A censure motion should state the reasons for its adoption whereas a no-confidence motion need not state the reasons for its adoption.
2. A no-confidence motion can be moved only against the council of ministers, whereas a censure motion can be moved against the council of ministers or an individual minister or a group of ministers.
3. The Government must resign if a noconfidence motion is passed, whereas the Government need not resign if a censure motion is passed.
4. A censure motion can be moved in both, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, whereas no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.
The functions of Estimates Committee include:
1. To suggest alternative policies in order to bring out efficiency and economy in administration.
2. To see that the expenditure conforms to the authority which governs it.
3. To examine whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates.
4. To suggest the form in which estimates shall be presented to the Parliament.
Of the above, the correct statements are:
Which of the following are the compulsory provisions of the Amendment Act on Panchayati Raj?
1. Indirect elections of the chairpersons of Panchayats at the intermediate and district levels.
2. Fresh elections within six months in case of dissolution.
3. Provision for reservation of seats for backward classes.
4. Giving representation to MPs and MLAs in Panchayats.
Answer the following questions by using the codes given below:
Assertion: A minister at the Central level can be dismissed by the Prime Minister.
Reason: A minister is appointed by President only on the advice of Prime Minister.
Answer the following questions by using the codes given below:
Assertion: The Finance Commission facilitates the maintenance of financial balance between the Union and the states in the Indian federal system.
Reason: The Constitution of India has given more financial powers to the Union Government.
Answer the following questions by using the codes given below:
Assertion: The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the demands-for-grants.
Reason: A money bill or finance bill dealing with taxation cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below.
| List-I (Meaning of writs) | List-II (Name of writs) |
| A. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties. | 1. Injunction |
| B. It is issued by a higher court to a lower court when the latter exceeds its jurisdiction. | 2. Mandamus |
| C. It is issued by the courts to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office. | 3. Certiorari |
| D. It is issued by the court asking a person to do a thing or refrain from doing a thing. | 4. Prohibition |
| 5. Quo-warranto |
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