The Spectrum

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Describe the powers and functions of the prime minister of India.

Q. What is the meaning of the Veto power? Name the countries having Veto power

Q.

Distinguish between coming together federations and holding together federations with example

Q.

Rajya sabha is also called as

Q. Write a note on United Nations Organisation.

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Which of the following statements are correct about “holding together” federations?

1. Powers are equally distributed among central, provincial, and state Governments.

2. Both State and Central Governments have equal power

3. State Governments are more powerful than the State Governments

4. Central Governments are more powerful than the State Governments.

Q. Which of the following describes the ‘unitary’ features of the Indian constitution?

1. The state has the power to appoint it's own Governor.
2. Presence of three lists for power sharing
3. The power of the Centre becomes supreme in case of Emergency.
4. The decision of union legislature overrules the state legislature.

Q. Assertion (A): India is often called a 'quasi-federal' state.
Reason (R): India has a bicameral legislature.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true and (R) is false.
4. (A) is false and (R) is true.
5. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Q. 1. Federations can be classified as 'Holding Together' and 'Coming Together'.
2. In the former category, a country chooses to divide its authority between the member states and the central government. India and Belgium are examples of such federations.
3. In the latter category, independent states join to form a larger unit. For example, the USA.

In light of the points given above, which of the following statements is/are true?

1. The Centre is more powerful in 'Holding Together' federations
2. In the USA, the Centre and the states are said to have equal powers
3. Both categories accommodate dual politics, providing for regional or provincial governments
4. In Belgium, the powers of the states are equal to the powers of the Centre.

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Fill in the blanks: Since the United States is a _______ type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are ________vis-à vis the federal government. But India is a ___________ type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the _______ government has more powers. - English Q&A

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the powers of Prime Minister in India?

1. He is the Head of the State but many of his powers are nominal.
2. Cabinet helps the Prime Minister to execute the functions of the government.
3. He needs the consent of the Cabinet and President to execute his powers.
4. He often represents India at international summits regarding policymaking.

Q.

what is state list and concurrent list

Q. When was a National Emergency imposed in India by Indira Gandhi?

1. 1975

Q. The entire executive is responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts. This feature is called ____________.

1. Collected Responsibility
2. Collective Responsibility
3. Centered Responsibility
4. Reverse Responsibility

Q. A country contains only a few thousand people living in different regions. As the country is growing, they need to adopt a form of government which will be suitable for them.

What type of government would you suggest and why?

Q. The Constitution of India has created ______.

1. A very weak centre
2. A strong centre
3. A centre which is strong only during emergencies
4. None of the above

Q. I was once declared by the 5th President of India. I can be called by an Indian President in a situation of urgency caused due to internal disturbance or aggression, or in situations where the constitutional machinery of a state breaks down. I can also be called in cases of financial crisis. I give immense power to the Centre.

Who am I?

1. Dissolution of Lok Sabha
2. State of Emergency
3. Pocket Veto
4. Advisory Power of the Supreme Court

Q. Give some information about the efforts taken by India for the establishment of democracy in neighboring countries with Examples.

Q. Uma says that federal form of government has a weak point when compared to the unitary form of government. Ram says that unitary government has a relatively rigid constitution. Who do you think is correct?

1. Ram is correct.
2. Uma is correct.
3. Both are correct.
4. Both are wrong.

Q. The President is the head of the state, whereas the Prime Minister is the head of the ____________.

1. Government
2. Parliament
3. Lok Sabha
4. Constitution

Q. Ram says giving greater autonomy to states always creates peace. Rahul says giving autonomy to states never creates peace. Who do you think is right?

1. Ram is right.
2. Rahul is right.
3. Both are right.
4. Both are wrong.

Q. Who proclaims emergency under Article 356 of the Constitution of India?

1. President of India
2. Governor of the respective State
3. Governor of the State in consultation with the President of India
4. Either (a) or (b)

Q. Which of the following situations reflect the unitary nature of the Indian Constitution?

1. Shri Banwarilal Purohit was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu by the President of India
2. Rohit's parents are from Madurai but he grew up in Pune. He is, however, an Indian citizen.
3. A Constitutional Amendment Bill has been introduced in the Parliament. It needs the ratification of state legislatures before being passed.
4. A case was fought in the Kerala High Court. Dissatisfied with the verdict, the petitioners appealed to the Supreme Court.

Q. Match the following:

1. Divorce
2. Local Government
3. Post

Q. Mark the correct sentence _________________.

1. Britain is a federal state
2. U.S.A is a unitary state
3. States are more powerful in India
4. India is a quasi-federal state

Q. Burst the bubbles which mention subjects that are part of the Union List.

1. Defence
2. Police
3. Railways
4. Telegraph
5. Prison
6. Agriculture
7. Banking
8. Armed Forces

Q.

The marks obtained by $10$students in the Science test are given below :

$53,36,95,73,62,42,25,78,75,62$

Based on the given data find how many students got the same marks?

1. $3$

2. $4$

3. $2$

4. None of these.

Q. Indian federalism is symmetrical, where the power of the states is equivalent to that of the Union.

1. True
2. False

Q. The integrated judicial system of India is a unitary feature of the Constitution.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Rajya Sabha is also known as the:

1. Council of the State
2. Council of States
3. House of People
4. House of Commons