Union Government — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the President of India: 1. The President can return a constitutional amendment bill for reconsideration 2. The President's discretionary power includes appointment of Prime Minister when no party has clear majority 3. The President can dismiss the Council of Ministers without Parliament's approval 4. The President must act on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers in all circumstances Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best explains why the Constituent Assembly chose 'Union of States' over 'Federation of States'? 1. To emphasize the indestructible nature of the Indian Union 2. To prevent states from claiming right to secession 3. To establish parliamentary supremacy over federal principles 4. To ensure stronger central authority during emergencies

Consider the following about Rajya Sabha: 1. It can be dissolved by the President on advice of Prime Minister 2. It has equal powers with Lok Sabha in constitutional amendment matters 3. It can delay money bills for maximum 14 days 4. Its members are elected by proportional representation system How many of the above statements are correct?

The Supreme Court's 'basic structure' doctrine implies that: 1. Parliament cannot amend fundamental rights under any circumstances 2. Certain constitutional features are beyond Parliament's amending power 3. The Constitution is supreme over Parliament's legislative authority 4. Judicial review is an essential feature that cannot be eliminated

In the context of Union Government, which of the following statements about emergency provisions is/are correct? 1. National Emergency automatically suspends fundamental rights 2. President's Rule can be imposed only with prior approval of Parliament 3. Financial Emergency has never been declared in India 4. Emergency proclamations are immune from judicial review