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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1853
a) It distinguished between the executive & legislative functions of the Governor General’s council.
b) It set up the Macaulay Committee for the recruitment of the civil servants
c) In the newly introduced Indian Legislative council of six members, three were appointed by the local governments.
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Justification: The first two statements are correct w.r.t Charter act of 1853 but In the newly introduced Indian Legislative council of six members, four were appointed by the local governments of Bombay, Bengal, Madras & Agra.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1909
The members could discuss on the budget but could not ask supplementary questions.
Indians were associated with the Governor’s executive council for the first time, Satyendra Prasad Sinha was first such member
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Justification: In the Indian Council Act of 1892 the members could discuss on budget and address questions to the executive whereas in the Indian council Act of 1909, the members could ask even the supplementary questions and resolutions in the budget.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act 1919
It demarcated the subjects and separated it as provincial and central subjects.
It further divided the provincial subjects into Transferred subjects which were to be administered by the governor with its executive council and not responsible to the legislative council and reserved subjects dealt by Governors with the aid and advice of the ministers and responsible to the legislative council.
Choose the incorrect option:
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The provincial subjects were divided into Transferred subjects which were to be administered by the governor with the aid and advice of the ministers and responsible to the legislative council and reserved subjects dealt by Governors with its executive council and not responsible to the legislative council.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following pairs with respect to the committees of the Constituent Assembly.
Union Powers Committee: Jawaharlal Nehru
Provincial Constitution Committee: Sardar Patel
Steering Committee: Dr Rajendra Prasad
States Committee: Sardar Patel
Choose the correct pairs:
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The states committee was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru himself.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
The parliamentary form of government emphasises on the
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The relationship between the executive and the legislature in a parliamentary system is called responsible government.
Here, the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to command the confidence of the legislative branch. Legislature also holds the executive accountable.
option (a) is valid in the Presidential system as in USA. A Parliament may not be based on democratic elections or even adult franchise. It can be an entirely nominated body as it largely used to be in the colonial rule. So, (b) and (d) are incorrect.
In India, executive is a part of the legislature, and the legislature is led by the executive. So, (c) is the most appropriate option.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
The feature which is present in the Presidential System but lacking the Parliamentary system is the
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• In presidential system, the president cannot be removed by the Congress except by impeachment for a grave unconstitutional act.
• Rest are features of parliamentary government.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
In a federal system of Government, there must be
1. A Written Constitution
2. Independent Judiciary
3. Bicameral legislature
4. Local governments
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
• Dual Government (that is, national government and regional government)
• Written Constitution
• Division of powers between the national and regional government
• Supremacy of the Constitution
• Rigid Constitution
• Independent Judiciary
• Bicameral legislature
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Indian model of federation is closer to that of which of the following nations/ nation-states?
1. USSR
2. Canada
3. USA
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• US model is based on very strong states. USSR was based on an authoritarian centre. Canada is a federal country with a Union bias same as India.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which of the following is/are the federal features of the Constitution?
1. The Constitution is written and not easily amendable.
2. State governments derive authority from the Centre.
3. Equal representation of all states in Rajya Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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• Learning: The division of powers established by the Constitution as well as the supremacy of the Constitution can be maintained only if the method of its amendment is rigid. Hence, the Constitution is rigid to the extent that those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure. So, 1 is correct.
• State governments derive their authority from the constitution, not the Centre. So, 2 is wrong.
• The states are given representation in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the membership varies from 1 to 31. So, 3 is wrong.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which of the following factors do NOT justify a strong central government in the Indian federal structure?
1. Balanced regional development
2. Territorial integrity of India
3. Growing financial needs of states
4. Increasing volume and funds allotted to Social sector schemes.
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• Besides the concern for unity, the makers of the Constitution also believed that the socio-economic problems of the country needed to be handled by a strong central government in cooperation with the States. Poverty, illiteracy and inequalities of wealth were some of the problems that required planning and coordination. Thus, the concerns for unity and development prompted the makers of the Constitution to create a strong central government.
• The central government has very effective financial powers and responsibilities. In the first place, items generating revenue are under the control of the central government. Thus, the central government has many revenue sources and the States are mostly dependent on the grants and financial assistance from the centre.
• Secondly, India adopted planning as the instrument of rapid economic progress and development after independence. Planning led to considerable centralisation of economic decision- making.
• But as the needs of states grow, a central control will become obsolete. Instead, Indian federalism will have to give more space and autonomy for the states.
