151. The tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are separately dealt with the provisions for their administration are to be found in which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution?
Option “4” is correct. The Constitution of India makes special provisions for the administration of the tribal dominated areas in four states viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. As per article 244 and 6th Schedule, these areas are called “Tribal Areas“, which are technically different from the Scheduled Areas under fifth schedule.
152. In which part of the Indian Constitution is concerned with the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas?
1. Part XII
2. Part X
3. Part III
4. Part IV
Option “2” is correct. Article 244 in Part X of the Constitution envisages a special system of administration for certain areas designated as scheduled areas and tribal areas.
153. A government is classified as federal or unitary on the basis of-
1. Relations between Centre and States
2. Relations between the executive and the legislature
3. Relations between three organs of government
4. None of the above
Option “1” is correct. The Constitution of India, being federal in structure, divides all powers (legislative, executive and financial) between the Centre and the states however judiciary is integerated.
154. Which one of the following statements regarding distribution of powers between the Centre and the States is correct?
1. Powers have been divided into three lists
2. Powers of the Centre have been specified and the remaining powers have been allotted to the States
3. Powers of the States have been specified in the Constitution and the remaining powers belong to the Centre
4. Powers have been divided into two lists
Option “1” is correct. The Constitution provides for a three-fold distribution of legislative subjects between the Centre and the states, viz., List-I (the Union List), List-II (the State List) and List-III (the Concurrent List) in the Seventh Schedule.The union list has 100 subjects ,state list has 61 subjects and concurrent list has 52 subjects.
155. The Union Government has exclusive powers on subjects in-
1. The union list
2. The concurrent list
3. State list
4. Both (A) and (B)
Option “1” is correct. The Parliament has exclusive powers to make laws with respect to any of the matters in the Union List. This list has at present 100 subjects (originally 97 subjects)like defence, banking, foreign affairs, currency, atomic energy.
156. A law passed by a state on a concurrent subject gets precedence over the law of the centre-
1. If it was passed earlier than the central law
2. If it was passed by the state legislature and approved by the President before enactment of the central law
3. If the Supreme Court so decides
4. If the majority of state legislatures so decide
Option “2” is correct. In case of a conflict between the Central law and the state law on a subject enumerated in the Concurrent List, the Central law prevails over the state law. But, there is an exception. If the state law has been reserved for the consideration of the president and has received his assent, then the state law prevails in that state.
157. The Constitution of India has created-
1. A very weak centre
2. A very strong centre
3. A Centre which is weak during normal times but very strong during emergencies
4. None of the above
Option “2” is correct. The Central law and the state law on a subject enumerated in theConcurrent List, the Central law prevails over the state law it represent strong center.
158. The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list-
1. If the Rajya Sabha declares by a two-third majority resolution that it is expedient to do so in national interest
2. For the implementation of international treaties or agreements
3. If two or more states make a request to Parliament to do so
4. In all the above cases
Option “4” is correct. The Constitution empowers the Parliament to make laws on any matter enumerated in the State List under the following extraordinary circumstances like,when Rajya Sabha Passes a Resolution,during a national emergency,when States make a request.
159. The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Tamil Nadu is-
1. 12
2. 16
3. 18
4. 31
Option “3” is correct. Total 18 Rajya Sabha seats are there in Tamil Nadu. Rajya Sabha is “Council of states” and it is also knows as the upper house of the Parliament of India.
160. Narendra Modi is the ___ Prime Minister of India.
1. 5th
2. 10th
3. 14th
4. 18th
Option “3” is correct. Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014.