Polity Jkssb Polity Set 2 Mcqs (241 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 171 Discuss

Who among the following are eligible for free legal aid under the National Legal Services Authority? A.A member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. B.A victim of trafficking in human beings or beggar as referred to in Article 23 of the Constitution

A
A, B, C and D only
B
A, B and E only
C
B, C and D only
D
A, B, C, D and E

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 outlines the criteria for free legal services, which includes members of Scheduled Castes/Tribes and victims of human trafficking.
Question 172 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that 'The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state'?

A
Article 164(3)
B
Article 164(1)
C
Article 164(2)
D
Article 164(4)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 164(2) of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that the state Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly.
Question 173 Discuss

The minimum strength of the Council of Ministers in a state as per the Indian Constitution is .

A
12 persons
B
13 persons
C
15 persons
D
14 persons

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act (2003) inserted Article 164(1A), mandating that the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State shall not be less than 12.
Question 174 Discuss

How many members (elected and nominated) were there in the Council of State under the Government of India Act 1919 passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom to expand participation of Indians in the government of India?

A
70
B
50
C
75
D
60

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Under the Government of India Act 1919, the newly created upper house, the Council of State, consisted of a maximum of 60 members, combining both elected and nominated officials.
Question 175 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the salaries and allowances of members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council of a state?

A
Article 195
B
Article 199
C
Article 198
D
Article 194

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 195 of the Indian Constitution deals with the salaries and allowances of the members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council of a state.
Question 176 Discuss

What Article of the Indian Constitution provides that the State Governor has the authority to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?

A
Article 181
B
Article 200
C
Article 190
D
Article 267

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 200 empowers the Governor of a state to either give assent to a bill, withhold assent, or reserve the bill for the consideration of the President of India.
Question 177 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that, where the same person is appointed as the Governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him/her shall be allocated among those states?

A
Article 158
B
Article 155
C
Article 157
D
Article 160

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 158(3A) states that when the same person is appointed as Governor of two or more states, their emoluments and allowances shall be allocated among the states in such proportion as the President may determine.
Question 178 Discuss

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?

A
B and D only
B
A and C only
C
A, B, C and D
D
A and B only

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Supreme Court of India exercises broad jurisdiction, including original, appellate, and advisory powers. The correct options accurately reflect the specific scopes and constitutional limits of these jurisdictions.
Question 179 Discuss

Which of the following statements are correct regarding conditions required to recognise as a political party in India? A.If a political party is treated as a recognised political party in four or more States, it shall be known as a 'National Party' throughout the whole of India.

A
A and C only
B
A, B and C
C
B and C only
D
A and B Only

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Election Commission of India's symbols order states that a political party is recognized as a National Party if it secures recognized state party status in four or more states, alongside other electoral performance criteria.
Question 180 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

A
Article 92
B
Article 97
C
Article 94
D
Article 95

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 97 of the Indian Constitution deals with the salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, as well as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.