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Indian Polity: Constitutional Framework and Governance

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  1. Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney-General for India under Article 76:
    1. He has the right of audience in all courts in India.
    2. He has the right to take part in proceedings of…
  2. Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills under Article 110:
    1. A bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with the imposition, abolition, or regulation o…
  3. Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission of India:
    1. It is constituted by the President under Article 280 every fifth year or earlier.
    2. Its recommendations regarding reven…
  4. Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor of a State?
    1. Reserving a bill passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President.
    2. Recommending the…
  5. With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
    1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge…
  6. Under Article 249 of the Constitution, Parliament can legislate on a matter in the State List if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) passes a resolution supported by:
  7. Consider the following statements regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
    1. He holds office for a term of six years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
    2. He is elig…
  8. Which of the following constitutional provisions can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament?
    1. Admission or establishment of new States (Article 2).
    2. Abolition or creation of Legislative Cou…
  9. Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC):
    1. It consists of not more than 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha).
    2. A minister cannot be elected…
  10. Under Article 263, who has the power to establish an Inter-State Council to inquire into and advise upon disputes between states?
  11. With reference to the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts and Supreme Court in India, consider the following statements: 1. A High Court can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights as w…
  12. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following motions can be moved only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha?
  13. Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission of India:
    1. The Chairman of the Commission must mandatorily be a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India.
    2. It consists of a Ch…
  14. Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor of a State?
    1. Reserving a bill passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President.
    2. Recommending the…
  15. Which of the following constitutional provisions can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament?
    1. Admission or establishment of new States (Article 2).
    2. Abolition or creation of Legislative Cou…
  16. Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC):
    1. It consists of not more than 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha).
    2. A minister cannot be elected…

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