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.
Important Questions on Practice Questions on Indian Polity (Prelims)
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 |
Codes:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below.
| List-I (Committees) | List-II (Function) |
| A. Public Accounts Committee | 1. Examines whether the promises made by the ministers on the floor of the house have been fulfilled. |
| B. Committee on Subordinate Legislation | 2. Examines the CAG's report on the appropriation accounts and ascertains whether the funds voted by Parliament are spent within the scope of the demand. |
| C. Committee on Public Undertakings | 3. Examines whether the powers to make rules and regulations delegated by the Parliament are properly exercised by the executive. |
| D. Committee on Government Assurances | 4. Examines the reports and accounts of the public undertakings and finds out whether their affairs are being managed in accordance with sound business principles and prudent commercial practices. |
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Assertion: The Chief Minister is the channel of communication between the Governor and the council of ministers.
Reason: The Chief Minister is the head of the state council of ministers.
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Which of the following are the voluntary provisions of the Amendment Act on Panchayati Raj?
1. Making provision for reservation to the backward classes.
2. Authorising the Panchayats to prepare plans for economic development.
3. Organisation of Gram Sabhas.
4. Conferring financial powers on Panchayats with regard to taxes, fees and so on.
5. Setting up of a State Election Commission to conduct elections to the Panchayats.
Assertion: The UPSC's function is not to decide but to advise.
Reason: UPSC is a constitutional body
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