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The Government of India Act, 1919, was based upon:

Match List-I (Acts) with List-II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Government of India Act, 1858 Diarchy in Provinces
Indian Councils Act, 1861 Morley - Minto Reforms
Indian Councils Act, 1909 Beginning of representation and legislative devolution
Government of India Act, 1919 Appointment of Secretary of State for India
In the Federation established by the Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the:
  • Assertion (A): Notwithstanding the introduction of Provincial Autonomy, the Government of India Act, 1935 retained control of the Central Government over the Provinces in a certain sphere.

  • Reason (R): The Governor was required to act in his own discretion in certain matters for which he was to act without ministerial advice and under the control and directions of the Governor-General.

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
During the period of British rule in India, the rules made under which one of the following were known as the Devolution Rules?
The initial idea of recruitment on merit principle can be traced to the:
Partially responsible governments in the provinces were established under which one of the following Acts?

Match List-I (Acts) with List-II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The Government of India Act, 1935 Introduction of Diarchy in provinces
The Indian Councils Act, 1909 Introduction of separate electorate for Muslims
The Government of India Act, 1919 Introduction of provincial autonomy
The Government of India Act, 1858 Transfer of power from the East India Company to the British crown

Consider the following statements:

  1. The first Public Service Commission in India was set up in the year 1926, on the recommendation of the Lee Commission on the Superior Civil Services in India.

  2. The Government of India Act, 1935, provided for setting up of public service commissions at both the federal and provincial levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919?

  1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the Provinces.

  2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims.

  3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces.

  4. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:

  1. Under the Government of India Act, 1919, the Indian Legislature was made more representative and for the first time bicameral.

  2. The Government of India Act, 1935, prescribed a federation taking the Provinces and the Indian States as units.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

. Who among the following was the first Law Minister of India ?
The members of the Constituent Assembly were:
Who among the following moved the “Objectives Resolution” in the Constituent Assembly

Consider the following statements

  1. H.C. Mukherjee was elected as the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly
  2. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was elected as the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly.

    Which of the following are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919?

    1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the Provinces.
    2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims.
    3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces.
    4. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.

      Consider the following statements:

      1. Under the Government of India Act, 1919, the Indian Legislature was made more representative and for the first time bicameral.
      2. The Government of India Act, 1935, prescribed a federation taking the Provinces and the Indian States as units.
        Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
        The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by
        The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be prevented by
        Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is
        Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
        Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?
        The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the
        Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India?
        The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
        The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is
        Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President?
        Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?
        For what period does the Vice President of India hold office?
        The President gives his resignation to
        The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the
        The constitutional status of urban local governments in India is provided by:
        Justice Hima Kohli has become the first Woman Chief Justice of- ----------High Court

        Which of the following statement is /are correct about the preamble of the Constitution of India?

        1. By 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act four new words Socialist, Secular. Democratic and Integrity were added
        2. Preamble is based on the 'Objectives Resolution' moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly
        3. Supreme Court held that the Preamble can be amended by the parliament but without destroying the 'basic structure' of the Constitution
          What does Art. 17 of the Constitution of India relate to?
          നിയമം നടപ്പിലാക്കൽ ചുമതലയായിരിക്കുന്നത് :
          Which part of the Constitution of India empowers Parliament for the establishment of administrative tribunals for adjudication of disputes related to the service of persons appointed to public services of centre and states?
          Who headed the Supreme Court bench in the Vishaka and Ors. V State of Rajasthan (1997) that delivered the landmark judgement dealing with sexual harassment at the workplace and provided guidelines to deal with?

          Which of the following statements is/are correct about the State Human Rights Commissions?

          1. The commission cannot inquire into an act of Human Right violation after the expiry of one year of occurrence of that act
          2. Though appointed by the Governor, the chairperson and members of the Commission can only be removed by the President of India
          3. The Commission does not have the power to punish the violators of Human Rights
            The Central Government law/Scheme that was unanimously struck down by the five-judge Constitution Bonch of the Supreme Court on February 15, 2024 as the bench found the Law/Scheme to be unconstitutional

            Which of the following statement is/are correct about the Election Commission of India?

            1. Election commissioners hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier
            2. Elections to the Panchayats and municipalities are conducted by the State Election Commissions
            3. The chief election Commissioner and the other election commissioners enjoy equal powers and draw equal salary

              Pick the wrong statement regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG):

              1. The CAG can only be removed by the Prime Minister of India on the same grounds and also in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court can be removed
              2. The CAG hold office for a period of six years or upto the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
              3. The CAG audits and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts of the Union and of the States
              4. The CAG audits and report on the receipts and expenditure of Government companies
                Which Urban Local Body is primarily responsible for waste management and infrastructure development in large cities?
                Which of the following types of Urban Local Bodies is primarily established for large cities?
                Which level of Panchayati Raj Institution is primarily responsible for health services at the village level?
                Which of the following is a primary function of the Gram Panchayat?
                Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
                What type of local governance is primarily associated with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?