President, PM & Parliament — Set 7
Constitution Special · राष्ट्रपति, PM और संसद · Questions 61–70 of 160
Under Article 76, who is the first law officer of the Government of India?
Correct Answer: C. Attorney General of India
The Attorney General of India is the first law officer of the Government of India under Article 76. The Attorney General is appointed by the President and has the right of audience in all courts in India. The Attorney General appears on behalf of the Union of India in the Supreme Court. The Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor Generals assist the Attorney General.
Article 33 empowers Parliament to restrict Fundamental Rights of which category?
Correct Answer: B. Members of Armed Forces and Police
Article 33 empowers Parliament to restrict or abrogate the Fundamental Rights of members of the Armed Forces, the Forces charged with the maintenance of public order (like police), persons employed in any bureau or organization established by the State for purposes of intelligence or counter-intelligence, and persons employed by the State in establishments for communications. Parliament can make special laws for these categories in the interest of discipline and proper functioning. Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India, consisting of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
Protection of accused person's right against self-incrimination is under?
Correct Answer: C. Article 20(3)
Article 20(3) provides protection against self-incrimination by stating that no person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. This right applies from the moment of accusation, not just during trial. The Supreme Court has held that this right covers not just oral testimony but also documentary evidence. However, this protection does not extend to real or physical evidence like fingerprints, blood samples, or DNA tests.
The Consolidated Fund of India requires Parliamentary approval for?
Correct Answer: B. Withdrawing/appropriating money from it
Article 266 establishes the Consolidated Fund of India. No money can be appropriated from (withdrawn from) the Consolidated Fund except in accordance with law and for the purposes and in the manner provided in the Constitution. All revenues received by the Government, loans raised, and money received in repayment of loans go into the Consolidated Fund.
The Constitution provides for Fundamental Rights available only to citizens (not foreigners). Which of these is available only to citizens?
Correct Answer: C. Article 19 - Six Freedoms
Article 19 with its six fundamental freedoms (freedom of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession) is available only to citizens of India, not to foreign nationals. In contrast, Articles 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 are available to all persons (citizens and non-citizens alike). This distinction is important as it limits certain freedoms to those with a special bond with the Indian state.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by?
Correct Answer: C. Members of Lok Sabha
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves under Article 93. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha. The Speaker's role includes maintaining order, conducting proceedings, and deciding on disqualification of members under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law).
Under which Article is the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. Article 75(3)
Article 75(3) states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). This principle of collective responsibility means all ministers must resign if the government loses the confidence of Lok Sabha. Individual ministers must also resign if directed by the Prime Minister.
The 'Casting Vote' power of the Speaker of Lok Sabha means?
Correct Answer: B. The Speaker has a deciding vote in case of a tie
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has a casting vote — in the case of equality of votes on any question before the House, the Speaker exercises a casting vote to break the tie (Article 100). The Speaker does not vote in ordinary proceedings (except through this casting vote), maintaining impartiality. Similarly, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha also has a casting vote.
The Contingency Fund of India is at the disposal of?
Correct Answer: C. President of India
Article 267 establishes the Contingency Fund of India at the disposal of the President. This fund is used to meet unforeseen expenditure pending authorization from Parliament. Any money spent from this fund must subsequently be reimbursed by Parliamentary appropriation. The Contingency Fund of each State is at the disposal of the Governor.
Which Article empowers Parliament to legislate on State List subjects in the national interest?
Correct Answer: B. Article 249
Article 249 empowers the Rajya Sabha to pass a resolution (by two-thirds majority of members present and voting) declaring it necessary in the national interest that Parliament should legislate on a State List subject. Once such a resolution is passed, Parliament can make laws on that subject for up to one year (extendable). Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India, consisting of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.