Consider the following statements regarding the Centre’s control over state legislation.
(i) The President enjoys an absolute veto over state bills reserved by the Governor for his consideration.
(ii) During a financial emergency, the Centre can direct states to reserve all bills for the President’s consideration.
(iii) Non-compliance with the Centre’s directions under Article 365 can lead to the imposition of President’s rule under Article 356.
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of legislative subjects.
(i) The Union List has precedence over both the State List and the Concurrent List in case of a conflict.
(ii) The state legislature has exclusive power to legislate on any matter in the State List, except in Union Territories.
(iii) The Concurrent List originally contained 52 subjects, which has now been reduced to 47 subjects.
Consider the following statements regarding parliamentary legislation in the state field.
(i) Under Article 249, a Rajya Sabha resolution allows Parliament to legislate on a State List matter for one year, renewable annually.
(ii) Under Article 252, a law enacted by Parliament can be amended or repealed by the state legislatures of the concerned states.
(iii) During President’s rule, Parliament can legislate on State List matters, and such laws continue after the President’s rule ends.
Consider the following statements regarding the territorial jurisdiction of legislation under the Indian Constitution.
(i) The Parliament’s laws are not applicable in the scheduled areas of a state unless directed by the Governor.
(ii) The President can make regulations for Union Territories like Puducherry only when its Assembly is suspended or dissolved.
(iii) The Governor of Assam can direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to tribal areas in the state with specified modifications.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the legislative powers during a national emergency?
(i) The Parliament can legislate on State List matters during a proclamation of national emergency under Article 250.
(ii) Laws made by Parliament under Article 250 remain in force indefinitely after the emergency ceases.
(iii) The state legislature’s power to legislate on the same matter is not restricted during a national emergency.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding parliamentary legislation in the state field?
(i) Under Article 249, a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha remains in force for one year and can be renewed multiple times.
(ii) Under Article 252, a law passed by Parliament applies only to states that have consented, but other states can adopt it later.
(iii) During President’s rule, laws made by Parliament on State List subjects cease to operate once the President’s rule ends.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the territorial extent of legislation under the Indian Constitution?
(i) The Parliament can make extraterritorial laws applicable to Indian citizens and their property worldwide.
(ii) A state legislature’s laws are applicable only within the state, except when a sufficient nexus exists with the object of the legislation.
(iii) The President can make regulations for Union Territories like Andaman and Nicobar Islands with the same force as an act of Parliament.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the distribution of legislative subjects under the Indian Constitution.
(i) The Union List currently contains 98 subjects, while the State List contains 59 subjects.
(ii) The Concurrent List allows both the Parliament and state legislatures to make laws, but in case of a conflict, the state law prevails if it has received the President’s assent.
(iii) The Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on matters in the State List for Union Territories.
Consider the following:
Statement: The Governor of Assam can direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to tribal areas in the state.
Assertion: This power is exclusive to the Governor of Assam and not shared with the President.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement: The Parliament can legislate on State List matters during a proclamation of national emergency.
Assertion: Such laws remain in force indefinitely unless repealed by the state legislature.
Which of the following is correct?
With reference to the distribution of legislative subjects in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
The Union List includes subjects like defence, foreign affairs, and residuary powers.
The State List includes subjects like public health, agriculture, and law and order.
The 101st Amendment Act of 2016 granted concurrent powers to both Parliament and state legislatures for goods and services tax (GST).
In case of a conflict between a central law and a state law on a Concurrent List subject, the central law always prevails.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Centre’s control over state legislation, consider the following statements:
The Governor can reserve any state bill for the President’s consideration, who holds an absolute veto over it.
A state bill restricting freedom of trade and commerce requires prior presidential permission under Article 304.
During a financial emergency, all state bills must be reserved for the President’s consideration.
The Centre can issue directions to states to ensure compliance with parliamentary laws under Article 365.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to parliamentary legislation in the State List, consider the following statements:
A Rajya Sabha resolution under Article 249 requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
Laws made by Parliament under Article 252 can be amended or repealed by state legislatures.
During President’s rule, laws made by Parliament on State List matters remain in force indefinitely unless repealed by the state legislature.
Parliament can legislate on State List matters to implement international agreements without state consent.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the territorial extent of legislative powers in India, consider the following statements:
The Parliament can make extraterritorial laws applicable to Indian citizens and their property worldwide.
State laws are applicable only within the state’s territory unless there is a sufficient nexus with an object outside the state.
The President can repeal or amend parliamentary acts in relation to Union Territories like Lakshadweep.
The Governor of a state can exempt scheduled areas from all parliamentary laws without exception.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the legislative relations between the Centre and states in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
The Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on all matters in the Union List, including residuary powers.
The state legislature can legislate on Concurrent List subjects, but in case of a conflict, the state law prevails if it has received the President’s assent.
The Parliament can legislate on State List matters during a financial emergency.
The Concurrent List originally contained 52 subjects, which has now been reduced to 47 subjects.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Match the following legislative provisions with their corresponding articles or contexts in the Indian Constitution.
i. Residuary powers of legislation
ii. Parliamentary legislation during a national emergency
iii. Centre’s control over state legislation through President’s assent
iv. Legislation for implementing international agreements
a. Article 248
b. Article 253
c. Articles 200 and 201
d. Article 250
പെയ്മെന്റ് ബാങ്കുകളുടെ സവിശേഷതകൾ ഏതെല്ലാം?
i) ഒരു ലക്ഷം രൂപവരെ വ്യക്തിയിൽ നിന്ന് നിക്ഷേപമായി സ്വീകരിക്കുന്നു
ii) ഇവ വായ്പ നൽകുന്നു
iii) ഡെബിറ്റ് കാർഡ് നൽകുന്നില്ല
iv) നിക്ഷേപങ്ങൾക്ക് ഭാരതീയ റിസർവ് ബാങ്ക് നിശ്ചയിച്ചിട്ടുള്ള പലിശ നൽകുന്നു.
Consider the general characteristics and consequences of droughts.
- A drought is always a short-term event with minimal long-term effects on ecosystems.
- Arid and semi-arid zones are particularly susceptible to severe droughts.
- The primary impact of drought is always an increase in available fresh water resources.
- Droughts can precipitate a cascade of other disasters, including food insecurity and widespread famine.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the potential secondary disasters that can result from a drought?
- Droughts primarily lead to an increase in regional biodiversity and ecosystem health.
- Food insecurity, widespread famine, and malnutrition are common potential outcomes of severe droughts.
- The displacement of affected populations is an unlikely consequence of prolonged drought.
- The outbreak of epidemics can occur as a result of water scarcity and poor sanitation during a drought.
Identify the incorrect statement(s) concerning the duration and immediate impacts of droughts.
- Droughts typically last only a few weeks, after which rainfall returns to normal.
- A lack of sufficient rainfall during a drought primarily affects industrial output, leaving agriculture untouched.
- Prolonged droughts can lead to devastating impacts on agriculture and water supplies.
Regarding the causes and prevalence of droughts, which statement(s) is/are correct?
- Droughts are exclusively limited to tropical rainforest regions.
- Inadequate water management practices and governmental oversight can contribute to the occurrence of droughts.
- While severe droughts can occur anywhere, they are particularly prevalent in arid and semi-arid zones.
Which of the following statements accurately defines a drought?
- A drought is defined as a significant excess in rainfall over a specific period.
- A drought signifies a rainfall deficiency relative to the statistically established long-term average for a particular region.
- Droughts are always caused solely by human activities like deforestation.