Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Separation of statutory powers between the states and center has been given in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 7th schedule

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “7th schedule”.

The 7th schedule of the Indian Constitution outlines the division of legislative powers between the Union (Central) Government and the State Governments.

Similar Questions:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : The nature of Indian Political System embodies the elements of continuity and change.
Reason (R) : The Indian Political System contains the elements of the following political system such as the modern style, the traditional style and saint style.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
  1. A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C) (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D) (A) is false but (R) is true
The concept of "Basic Structure of the Constitution" was propounded by the Supreme Court in the case of:
  1. A) Keshvanand Bharti vs State of Kerala – 1973
  2. B) Golaknath vs State of Punjab – 1967
  3. C) Chitralekha vs State of Mysore – 1964
  4. D) Yusuf vs State of Bombay – 1954
Statement (A): Indian Constitution is quasi-federal
Reason (R): The Indian constitution is neither federal nor unitary.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
  1. A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. B) Both A and R are correct but R is not the explanation of A.
  3. C) A is true but R is false.
  4. D) A is false but R is true.
The Supreme Court of India is a "Court of Record". It implies that
  1. A) It has to keep a record of its decisions.
  2. B) All its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court.
  3. C) It has the power to punish for its contempt.
  4. D) No appeal can be made against its decisions.
Which among the following (Provision - Part of the Constitution) is not correctly matched?
  1. A) The Union Territories — Part VIII
  2. B) The Scheduled and Tribal Areas — Part X
  3. C) Tribunals — Part Xl
  4. D) Official Language — Part XVII
When was the third tier added to Indian Federal System?
  1. A) 1990
  2. B) 1991
  3. C) 1992
  4. D) 1993
Which one of the following Fundamental Right was amended as result of the decision of the Supreme Court of India in "State of Madras Vs. Champakam Dorairajan" case?
  1. A) Right to equality before law
  2. B) Right against discrimination
  3. C) Right against untouchability
  4. D) Right to freedom of speech and expression
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Rajya Sabha?
  1. A) One-third of its members retire every two years
  2. B) One-half of its members retire every two years
  3. C) One-half of its members retire every three years
  4. D) One-third of its members retire every three years
Consider the following subjects and arrange them into sequential order as mentioned in the Constitution.

I. The union and its territory
II. Fundamental duties
III. Citizenship
IV. Directive Principles of State Policy

Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Code:
  1. A) II, IV, I, III
  2. B) I, III, IV, II
  3. C) III, I, II, IV
  4. D) IV, II, III,I
The Council of Ministers has to resign if a no-confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of:
  1. A) Lok Sabha
  2. B) Rajya Sabha
  3. C) Both the Houses separately
  4. D) Both the Houses in joint sitting
Given below are two statements:

Assertion (A): Powers for conducting elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures in a free and fair manner have been given to an independent body i.e. the Election Commission.

Reason (R): Powers of removal of Election Commissioners is with the executive.

In the context of above, which one of the following is correct?
Code:
  1. A) Both A and R are true and R is the true explanation of A
  2. B) Both A and R are true but R is not the true explanation of A
  3. C) A is true but R is false
  4. D) A is false but R is true
Mongol Invader Changez Khan came to the border of north west India during which of the following emperor?
  1. A) Alauddin Khilji
  2. B) Iltutmish
  3. C) Balban
  4. D) Ebak