Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the division of power between the Centre and the States?

Which of the following articles that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described as the Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution?

Kerala Land Reform Act passed by Kerala Legislative Assembly on:

The Constitution envisages the Finance Commission as the "balancing wheel of fiscal federalism." Which of its functions most directly supports this characterization?

Evaluate the following pairs regarding key figures associated with Finance Commissions:

1. Dr. Arvind Panagariya : Chairman of the First Finance Commission of India.

2. Sri. P.M. Abraham : Chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission of Kerala.

3. K. Santhanam : Chairman of the Second Finance Commission of India.

How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?

Which of the following accurately describes the role of the President of India in relation to the Central Finance Commission?

i. The President constitutes the commission and specifies the period for which the members will hold office.
ii. The President refers matters to the commission in the interests of sound finance.
iii. The President can turn down the recommendations of the commission if there are compelling reasons.
iv. The President submits the commission's report before both Houses of Parliament along with an explanatory memorandum.

Regarding the qualifications for membership in the Finance Commissions, which of the following statements is accurate?

Regarding the qualifications for membership in the Finance Commissions, which of the following statements is accurate?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the termination of the Governor of a State before his due term?

1. Dismissal by the President
2. Resignation
3. Impeachment
4. Court Order

Which statement(s) about the constitutional and legal status of the Finance Commissions is/are incorrect?

i. The Central Finance Commission is described as a quasi-judicial body in Article 280 of the Constitution.
ii. The qualifications of the members of the Central Finance Commission are laid down in the Constitution itself.
iii. The recommendations of the Central Finance Commission automatically become law upon being laid before the Parliament.
iv. The State Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Articles 243-I and 243-Y.

Consider the following statements:

The function(s) of the State Finance Commission is/are

1. To recommend the sharing of net income of state-levied taxes between the Government and Panchayats.

2. To make recommendations to the President of India on financial matters concerning local bodies.

3. To exercise the powers of a civil court in enforcing the attendance of witnesses.

4. To ensure that the resources of the municipalities are supplemented on the basis of recommendations made by the Central Finance Commission.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Which of the following functions falls exclusively within the purview of the Central Finance Commission?

i. Recommending the measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of a state to supplement the resources of the panchayats.
ii. Reviewing the financial position of the Panchayats and recommending the criteria for financial aid from the State Consolidated Fund.
iii. Recommending the principles that should govern grants-in-aid to the states by the Centre.
iv. Fixing the taxes, duties, cess and fees which may be marked for the Panchayats.

Which of the following assertions about the State Finance Commission (SFC) is correct?

i. The SFC is established to supplement the resources of the Central Government based on recommendations from the Central Finance Commission.
ii. The commission consists of a chairman and four other members who may be appointed on a part-time basis.
iii. It has the power to requisition any public record from any office while performing its functions.
iv. The chairman of the first state finance commission of Kerala was Dr. K.N. Harilal.

Which of the following statement is/are correct about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

1. The Speaker exercises casting vote in the case of equality of votes.
2. The Speaker has the final power to maintain order within the House
3. The Speaker presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
4. The decision of the Speaker as to whether a Bill is Money Bill is final.

Evaluate the following statements regarding the processes and personnel of the Finance Commissions:

1. The Chairman of the Central Finance Commission must be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.

2. The Governor can fill a casual vacancy in the State Finance Commission, and the new member holds office for a full term.

3. Both the Central and State Finance Commissions are constituted every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President or Governor, respectively, considers necessary.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which statement(s) accurately reflect the process and nature of the Finance Commission's report?

i. The Central Finance Commission submits its report directly to the Parliament for implementation.
ii. The recommendations are considered the "balancing wheel of fiscal federalism" and, as per P.V. Rajamannar, should not be turned down without compelling reasons.
iii. The State Finance Commission's report is laid before the state legislature by the Governor, along with an explanatory memorandum on the action taken.
iv. Failure by the Union government to implement the CFC's recommendations gives the beneficiary states a legal right to receive the recommended funds.

Who has the constitutional authority to scrutinize the country's entire financial system, both at the level of the Union and the States?

Consider the following pairs matching the commission with its key characteristic:

1. Central Finance Commission : Recommendations are binding upon the Government of India.

2. State Finance Commission : Possesses the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

3. 16th Finance Commission : Chaired by Shri K.C. Neogy.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following statement(s) correctly describe the functions of the Finance Commissions?

i. The Central Finance Commission recommends the principles that should govern the grants-in-aid to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
ii. The State Finance Commission reviews the financial position of Panchayats and recommends measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of India.
iii. The Central Finance Commission is required to make recommendations on the allocation between the states of their respective shares of tax proceeds.
iv. The State Finance Commission has the final authority to fix the taxes, duties, and fees which may be marked for the Panchayats.

Regarding the composition and qualifications of the Central Finance Commission, which of the following statements is accurate?

i. The Constitution itself specifies that the chairman must be a former judge of the Supreme Court.
ii. Parliament is authorized to determine the qualifications, and it has specified that one of the four members must have specialized knowledge of economics.
iii. Members of the commission hold office for a fixed term of five years and are not eligible for reappointment.
iv. The commission is composed of a chairman and five other members, all selected by a collegium and appointed by the President.

Which of the following statement(s) accurately contrast the Central Finance Commission (CFC) and the State Finance Commission (SFC)?

i. The CFC is constituted by the President under Article 280, while the SFC is constituted by the Governor under Articles 243-I and 243-Y.
ii. Both commissions are quasi-judicial bodies, but only the SFC is explicitly granted the powers of a civil court for summoning witnesses.
iii. The recommendations of the CFC are legally binding on the Union government, whereas the recommendations of the SFC are only advisory for the State government.
iv. The CFC consists of a chairman and four members, while the SFC can have a maximum of five members including the chairman.

Which of the following statement is/are correct about the vacancy in the office of the President of India?

1. On the expiry of his term of five years,
2. By his death.
3. By his resignation.
4. On his removal by impeachment.

A judicial order calling upon the person who has detained another to produce the latter before the Court to let the Court know on what ground he has been confined and to set him free if there is no legal justificaton the imprisonment is:

Which of the following statements are correct about the role of the Attorney General of India?

i. The Attorney General is the highest law officer in India.

ii. The Attorney General is a full-time counsel for the Government of India.

iii. The Attorney General can engage in private legal practice.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the limitations imposed on the Attorney General?

i. The Attorney General cannot advise or hold a brief against the Government of India.

ii. The Attorney General can defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions without any permission.

iii. The Attorney General cannot accept a directorship in a company without the Government of India’s permission.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the duties assigned to the Attorney General by the President?

i. The Attorney General represents the Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court where the Government is concerned.

ii. The Attorney General must appear in every High Court case across India, regardless of the Government’s involvement.

iii. The Attorney General represents the Government of India in references made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the remuneration of the Attorney General of India?

i. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President.

ii. The Constitution fixes the remuneration of the Attorney General.

ii. The Attorney General’s remuneration is equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the remuneration of the Attorney General of India?

i. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President.

ii. The Constitution fixes the remuneration of the Attorney General. i

ii. The Attorney General’s remuneration is equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the removal of the Attorney General of India?

i. The Attorney General can be removed by the President at any time.

ii. The Constitution specifies the procedure and grounds for the removal of the Attorney General.

iii. By convention, the Attorney General resigns when the government changes.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the qualifications of the Attorney General of India?

i. The Attorney General must be an Indian citizen.

ii. The Attorney General must have been a High Court judge for at least 5 years or an advocate in a High Court for 10 years, or an eminent jurist as per the President's opinion.

iii. The Attorney General must have served as a Supreme Court judge for at least 3 years.

Consider the following statements regarding the office of the Attorney General.

1. The qualification for the office of Attorney General includes the possibility of being an 'eminent jurist' in the President's opinion.

2. The Attorney General has the right to vote in a parliamentary committee of which he/she is a member.

3. The remuneration of the Attorney General is not fixed by the Constitution.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the limitations placed on the Attorney General.

1. The Attorney General is absolutely barred from advising or holding a brief against the Government of India.

2. To defend an accused person in a criminal prosecution, the Attorney General must obtain prior permission from the Chief Justice of India.

3. The Attorney General is categorized as a government servant and is thus subject to the conduct rules applicable to civil servants.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. Article 76 of the Constitution mandates that the Attorney General must resign upon the change of the ruling government.

2. The right of the Attorney General to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament is a constitutional right.

3. The Constitution is silent on both the term of office and the remuneration for the Attorney General.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the duties assigned to the Attorney General.

1. The President has assigned the Attorney General the duty to appear for the Government of India in all cases in which the Government of India is concerned, both in the Supreme Court and High Courts.

2. The Attorney General is required to represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143.

3. It is a constitutional duty of the Attorney General to discharge functions conferred on him/her by any law made by the Parliament.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the removal and remuneration of the Attorney General.

1. The Constitution lays down the specific grounds of 'proved misbehaviour or incapacity' for the removal of the Attorney General.

2. The Attorney General holds office based on the 'doctrine of pleasure', meaning they can be removed by the President at any time without cause.

3. The salary and allowances of the Attorney General are determined by an act of Parliament.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are true about the professional status and limitations of the Attorney General?
(i) The Attorney General is not debarred from private legal practice, distinguishing the office from that of a full-time government counsel.
(ii) The Attorney General cannot advise or hold a brief in cases where he/she is already called upon to appear for the Government of India.
(iii) The Attorney General is forbidden from accepting an appointment as a director in any company, with no exceptions.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the qualifications for the Attorney General?
(i) An eminent jurist, in the opinion of the President, is eligible to be appointed as the Attorney General.
(ii) A person who has been an advocate of a High Court for 10 years meets one of the eligibility criteria for the office.
(iii) A person must have been a High Court judge for 10 years or a High Court advocate for 5 years to be qualified.

Which of the following statements correctly describe the Attorney General's relationship with Parliament and the Judiciary?
(i) The Attorney General has the right to speak in both Houses of Parliament but lacks the right to vote.
(ii) The Attorney General enjoys the right of audience in any court within the territory of India.
(iii) The Attorney General can be made a member of any parliamentary committee, which grants him/her voting rights within that committee.

Which of the following statements are true about the scope of the Attorney General's functions?
(i) The Attorney General's primary role is to advise the Government of India on legal matters referred by the President.
(ii) The Attorney General is prohibited from holding a brief against the Government of India.
(iii) The Attorney General must not advise any ministry or department of the Government unless the reference is channeled through the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Which of the following statements are correct about the appointment and tenure of the Attorney General?
(i) The Attorney General is appointed by the President based on the advice of the outgoing Attorney General.
(ii) The Constitution provides a fixed five-year tenure for the Attorney General to ensure his independence.
(iii) Conventionally, the Attorney General resigns when the government he/she was appointed to advise is replaced.

Choose the correct statement(s) about the duties of the Attorney General.
i. The President is mandated to assign the duty of representing the Government of India in any reference made under Article 143.
ii. The duties of the Attorney General are exhaustively listed in Article 76 of the Constitution.
iii. The Attorney General is constitutionally bound to provide legal advice to the Prime Minister directly.
iv. The Attorney General's primary function is to appear on behalf of the Government of India in all High Court cases.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the rights of the Attorney General in Parliament and courts.
i. The Attorney General has the right to vote in the proceedings of a joint sitting of the Parliament.
ii. The Attorney General has the right of audience exclusively in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
iii. The right of the Attorney General to participate in parliamentary proceedings is conferred by Article 88 of the Constitution.
iv. The Attorney General can be named a member of a parliamentary committee and has the right to speak in it.

Choose the correct statement(s) concerning the limitations and professional status of the Attorney General.
i. The Attorney General is debarred from engaging in any private legal practice during their tenure.
ii. The Attorney General can defend an accused in a criminal prosecution if they receive permission from the Government of India.
iii. The Attorney General is considered a government servant and is part of the central civil services.
iv. The Attorney General can directly advise any Public Sector Undertaking on legal matters upon its request.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the qualifications for the Attorney General of India.
i. To be appointed, a person must have served as a judge of a High Court for at least 10 years.
ii. A distinguished academician specializing in constitutional law could be appointed as Attorney General under the 'eminent jurist' clause.
iii. The qualification criteria for the Attorney General are identical to those of a judge of the Supreme Court.
iv. A person must be an Indian citizen to be eligible for the office of Attorney General.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the term, removal, and remuneration of the Attorney General.
i. The Constitution does not specify the procedure for the removal of the Attorney General.
ii. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President.
iii. The Attorney General is constitutionally mandated to resign when the council of ministers resigns or is replaced.
iv. The office of the Attorney General is classified as a full-time government position.

Which of the following statements correctly defines the role and limitations of the Attorney General?

1. The Attorney General is a full-time government servant and is debarred from private legal practice.

2. The Attorney General has the right to speak in parliamentary proceedings but is not granted the right to vote.

3. The Attorney General can advise any ministry directly upon its request, bypassing the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the appointment and tenure of the Attorney General?

1. The Constitution of India explicitly fixes the term of office for the Attorney General at five years.

2. The Attorney General can be removed by the President at any time, as he/she holds office during the ‘pleasure of the President’.

3. To be qualified, a person must have been a High Court advocate for a minimum period of 5 years.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the "eminent jurist" clause for the qualification of the Attorney General?

1. It is an alternative qualification that allows the President to appoint a distinguished legal expert who may not have served as a judge or advocate for the required period.

2. The President’s opinion on who qualifies as an "eminent jurist" is subjective and final.

3. This is the most common and frequently used criterion for appointing an Attorney General.

Consider the constitutional and conventional aspects of the Attorney General's office.

1. The principle that the Attorney General holds office during the 'pleasure of the President' is a constitutional provision found in Article 76.

2. The practice of the Attorney General resigning when the government changes is a well-established constitutional law.

3. The Attorney General's right to participate in parliamentary committees without voting rights is derived from Article 88 of the Constitution.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Evaluate the following statements related to the limitations imposed on the Attorney General.

1. The Attorney General is prohibited from holding a brief against the Government of India.

2. The Attorney General requires prior permission from the Government of India to accept a directorship in any company.

3. The Attorney General is barred from engaging in any form of private legal practice during his/her term.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?