| 4. Upholding the Constitution and the law<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Codes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A B C D<\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) 3 4 1 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) 4 3 2 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) 3 4 2 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n (d) 4 3 1 2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Ans. (b)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe correct matching is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In accordance with Article 60 of the Constitution, the President of India swears to uphold and protect the Constitution and the law. Supreme Court judges, Members of Parliament (MPs), and Union Ministers also take oaths or affirmations outlined in the Constitution’s 3rd Schedule. Supreme Court judges pledge allegiance to the Constitution, MPs vow to faithfully discharge their duties, and Union Ministers promise to maintain the confidentiality of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>11. The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties (2000)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) with the consent of all the state<\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) with the consent of the majority of states<\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) with the consent of the states concerned<\/p>\n\n\n\n (d) without the consent of any state<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Ans. (d)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAccording to Article 253 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament possesses the authority to enact laws for implementing international treaties, agreements, or conventions without needing consent from any state. This grants Parliament the power to legislate on matters within the state list concerning international treaties. The enactment of such laws doesn’t necessitate consent from all or a majority of states, or even the concerned states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>12. Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct? (2000)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament<\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not<\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n (d) The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Ans. (a)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStatement (a) is inaccurate as Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha holds limited authority in this matter. A bill qualifies as a Money Bill if it strictly adheres to the provisions outlined in Article 110 of the Constitution. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha holds the ultimate decision-making power in determining whether a bill meets the criteria to be classified as a Money Bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>13. The speaker can ask a member of the house to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as (2000)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) decorum<\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) crossing the floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) interpellation<\/p>\n\n\n\n (d) yielding the floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Ans. (d)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Speaker of Parliament has the authority to interrupt one Member of Parliament while speaking and allow another member to speak instead. This practice is commonly referred to as “yielding the floor.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>14. Consider the following functionaries. (2000)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Cabinet Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Chief Election Commissioner<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Union Cabinet Minister<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Chief Justice of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their correct sequence in the order of precedence is<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n(a) 3,4,2,1<\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) 4,3,1,2<\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) 4,3,2,1<\/p>\n\n\n\n (d) 3,4,1,2<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Ans. (c) |