JKPSC: Paper-I Head 4. Indian Polity and Governance–Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues etc

According to the 105th constitutional amendment, consider the following statements; 1. This amendment seeks to restore the power of state government to identity and specify Socially and Educationally backward classes 2. It allows states to maintain a separate ‘state list’ for SEBC reservation The Correct statement/s is/are;

Shirur Mutt case judgement of 1954, which was recently in news is related to

Arrange the following officials based on the Order of Precedence. 1. Chief Election Commissioner 2. Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration. 3. Attorney General 4. Chief of Staff holding rank of General. The correct order is

Identify the correct match of the Indian parliamentary closure motions and their definitions. 1. Simple Closure-It is one when a member moves that the ‘matter has been sufficiently discussed and be now put to vote. 2. Closure by Compartments-Only important clauses are taken up for debate and voting and the intervening clauses are skipped over and taken as passed. 3. Kangaroo Closure- In this case, the clauses of a bill or a lengthy resolution are grouped into parts before the commencement of the debate. The debate covers the part as a whole and the entire part is put to vote. 4. Guillotine Closure- It is one when the undiscussed clauses of a bill or a resolution are also put to vote along with the discussed ones due to want of time. How many statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding CJI; 1. The Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs would, at the appropriate time, seek the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice of India for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India. 2. Whenever there is any doubt about the fitness of the senior most Judge to hold the office of the Chief Justice of India, consultation with other Judges as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution would be made for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India. 3. After receipt of the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India, the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs will put up the recommendation to the President in the matter of appointment. The correct statement/s is/are

The Incremental Model of Policy making process was propounded by

Consider the following statements: 1. Unlike the Rajya Sabha Chairman, the Speaker of Lok Sabha cannot suspend a member without adopting a motion for suspension. 2. While the Rajya Sabha Chairman is empowered to place a member under suspension, the authority for revocation of this order is not vested in him. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

What is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention?

Match the List I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists. List I: a) Independence of Judiciary b) Executive Legislation c) Quasi-judicial function d) Collective responsibility List II: 1. Administrative Adjudication 2. Parliamentary form of Government 3. Appointment and transfer of Judges 4. Ordinance Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Which of the following DO NOT participate in the process of election of President of India? 1. Nominated members of both houses of Parliament 2. Nominated members of Legislative assemblies 3. Elected members of legislative councils. 4. Elected members of UT legislative assemblies. How many statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements; 1. The constitution of India doesn’t declare the location of the seat of the Supreme Court 2. CJI can appoint other places as the seat of the Supreme Court only after the approval of the President. 3. The President of India can order the Supreme Court to change its seat of location. The correct statement/s is/are

Identify the correct match; Person – Oath or affirmation before 1. CJI – President 2. Judges of Supreme Court – CJI 3. Speaker of Lok Sabha – President 4. Attorney General – CJI How many statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements; 1. The word ‘cabinet’ was not a part of the original constitution, it was added in 1978 by the 44th constitutional amendment act. 2. ‘Ministers’ as a member of the council of ministers, but does not include deputy ministers. The correct statement/s is/are;

The theory of Separation of powers was advocated by which of the following political and constitutional philosopher

Consider the following statements; Assertion (A): Sunset clause in legislation is one which provides that after a particular date it ceases to exist. Reason (R): Sunset clause is a provision to avoid stagnation in the legislative process by removing unwanted laws of the time. Choose the correct one

Match the following Schedules and subjects they deal with; 1. Schedule 3 - Oath and affirmation 2. Schedule 4 - Seats allotted to Rajya Sabha 3. Schedule 5 - Division of Powers 4. Schedule 8 - Languages How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?