Indian polity miscellaneous
- “Residuary powers” under the Indian Constitution means
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The powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
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The powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
- How many members can be nominated to both the Houses of the Parliament by the President?
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The President of India can nominate no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art and social service.
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The President of India can nominate no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art and social service.
- Presidential form of government consists of the following:
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A presidential system is a republican system of government where a head of government is also head of state and leads an executive branch that is separate from a legislative branch. The executive is elected and often titled “president” and is not responsible to the legislature and cannot, in normal circumstances, dismiss it.
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A presidential system is a republican system of government where a head of government is also head of state and leads an executive branch that is separate from a legislative branch. The executive is elected and often titled “president” and is not responsible to the legislature and cannot, in normal circumstances, dismiss it.
- The concept of Concurrent List in Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of
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The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from Australia. From the Australian constitution, India also borrowed the features of Freedom of Trade, Commerce And Inter State Trade, and Joint Sitting In The Parliament.
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The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from Australia. From the Australian constitution, India also borrowed the features of Freedom of Trade, Commerce And Inter State Trade, and Joint Sitting In The Parliament.
- Who presides over the Joint Session of Indian Parliament?
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The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament. The joint session of parliament is convened by the President of India.
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The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament. The joint session of parliament is convened by the President of India.