Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. Who can legislate on those residual matters which are not mentioned in Central/ State/Concurrent lists?









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    The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.

    Correct Option: D

    The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.


  1. Under which of the following situations can Rajya Sabha be dissolved?









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    The Rajya Sabha is also known as "Council of States" or the upper house. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year, and is replaced by newly elected members

    Correct Option: D

    The Rajya Sabha is also known as "Council of States" or the upper house. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year, and is replaced by newly elected members



  1. Can a person who is not a Member of Parliament be appointed as a minister’?









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    Generally, Ministers are appointed from the legislature. But, an exception to this rule is carved out by the Constitution itself. The combined effect of Articles 75(5) and 88 is that a person not being a Member of either House of Parliament can be a Minister only up to a period of 6 months before which he has to get elected.

    Correct Option: D

    Generally, Ministers are appointed from the legislature. But, an exception to this rule is carved out by the Constitution itself. The combined effect of Articles 75(5) and 88 is that a person not being a Member of either House of Parliament can be a Minister only up to a period of 6 months before which he has to get elected.


  1. Education is included in which of the following lists?









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    Concurrent list consists of 52 items (previously 47 items). Marriage and divorce, transfer of property other than agricultural land, education, contracts, bankruptcy and insolvency, etc, come under this list.

    Correct Option: C

    Concurrent list consists of 52 items (previously 47 items). Marriage and divorce, transfer of property other than agricultural land, education, contracts, bankruptcy and insolvency, etc, come under this list.



  1. Implementing laws is the function of









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    The executive branch is responsible for implementing the laws that are created by the legislative branch (the Rajya Sabha and House of Representatives). The Executive Branch is in charge of the administrative aspect of the government. Its main purpose is to execute, enforce and administer the laws that legislature passes.

    Correct Option: A

    The executive branch is responsible for implementing the laws that are created by the legislative branch (the Rajya Sabha and House of Representatives). The Executive Branch is in charge of the administrative aspect of the government. Its main purpose is to execute, enforce and administer the laws that legislature passes.