Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

31

Which among the following can be amended only by special majority in India?

A) Admission of New State B) Salaries and allowances of Member of Parliament C) Allowances of the President D) Amendment of the Constitution via article

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Amendment of constitution requires special majority which includes two-third of the majority of total strength of house. The constitutional amendment bill can be initiated in either house of Parliament.

32

An amendment of the constitution may be initiated-

A) By introduction by the President of India B) By introduction of a Bill in Rajya Sabha C) By the Governors of States D) By the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

An amendment of constitution may be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either house of parliament. It can be introduced by a minister or a private member. It is to be noted that constitutional amendment bill can only be introduced in Parliament and not in state Legislature.

33

Which article of Indian constitution has the provision for National Emergency?

A) Article 350 B) Article 352 C) Article 312 D) Article 280

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Article-352 of constitutional deals with National Emergency. President can promulgate on emergency in case of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. Proclamation of National Emergency needs to be approved Parliament within one month.

34

Which of the sets of Articles deal with 'Emergency Provision'?

A) Articles 32 and 226 B) Articles 350 and 351 C) Articles 352, 356 and 360 D) Articles 335, 336 and 337

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Article-352, 356 and 360 deal with emergency provisions. Article-352 talks about National Emergency whereas Article-356 deals with State Emergency or President's rule and Article-360 defines provisions for Financial Emergency.

35

Which article specifies Imposition of President's Rule in States?

A) Article 356 B) Article 343 C) Article 51(A) D) Article 80

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Article-356 of constitution of India referst of imposition of President's rule or State Emergency. As per provisions of this article, if President feels that State Government is not functioning in accordance to provisions of Constitution, State Government can be dismissed and State Legislative Assembly can be suspended or dissolved.

36

The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when-

A) The State Cabinet' of Ministers resigns B) The Governor of the State dies C) The elections are announced D) There is a Constitutional breakdown

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Article-356 of constitution of India referst of imposition of President's rule or State Emergency. As per provisions of this article, if President feels that State Government is not functioning in accordance to provisions of Constitution, State Government can be dismissed and State Legislative Assembly can be suspended or dissolved.

37

A law can be enacted, or executive order issued, even contrary to Article-19, during proclamation of emergency-

A) Casued by war or external aggression B) Caused by internal armed rebellion C) Casued by constitutional breakdown D) Caused by financial crisis

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

As per provisions of Article-358, during National Emergency imposed due to war or external aggression, rights under Article-19 will be automatically suspended. This means any law can be enacted or executive order issued, even contrary to Article-19 during proclamation of emergency.

38

Which among the following Article of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?

A) Article-352 B) Article-356 C) Article-389 D) Article-392

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

As per provisions under Article-356, if President on receipt of report from Governor of State or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which Government of state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, he may issue a proclamation of State Emergency. By proclamation, President can dismiss State Government. State Legislative Assembly can be suspended dissolved.

39

Under which of the following articles, president can make the proclamation of emergency in failure of constitutional machinery in any state-

A) 352 B) 356 C) 360 D) 350

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

As per provisions under Article-356, if President on receipt of report from Governor of State or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which Government of state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, he may issue a proclamation of State Emergency. By proclamation, President can dismiss State Government. State Legislative Assembly can be suspended dissolved.

40

How many types of emergency is provisioned in the constitution-

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Constitution has empowered President to proclaim three types of Emergency. The expression, "Proclamation of Emergency" as used in Article-352 refers to emergency of first type i.e. National Emergency. Second type of emergency is mentioned under Article-356 as State Emergency or President's rule. And the third type of emergency is referred as "Financial Emergency" under article-360.