281. Which one of the following statements is correct?

1. A nominated member of the Parliament cannot be appointed as Minister
2. The leader of the largest party in the Rajya Sabha is invariably appointed as Prime Minister
3. A person appointed as a minister has to become a member of either house of Parliament within six months
4. All the above

Option “3” is correct.
A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister. But, within six months, he must become a member (either by election or by nomination) of either House of Parliament, otherwise, he ceases to be a minister.
282. The first BJP ministry which was formed under Atal Behari Vajpayee remained in office for only-

1. 10 days
2. 16 days
3. one month
4. 40 days

Option “2” is correct.
The first BJP ministry which was formed under Atal Behari Vajpayee remained in office for only 16 days from 16 may 1996 to 1 June 1996.
283. Which one of the following functions of the Prime Minister has been wrongly listed?

1. He presides over the meeting of the Cabinet
2. He prepares the agenda for the meetings of the Cabinet
3. He coordinates the working of various departments
4. He chairs the meetings of the various standing and ad hoc committees of Parliament

Option “4” is correct.
Prime Minister recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the President and he allocates and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers. He presides over the meeting of council of ministers and influences its decisions. Prime Minister stands at the head of the council of ministers, the other ministers cannot function when the Prime Minister resigns or dies.
284. India has adopted a federal system of government which is based on division of powers between the Union and the States. However, which of the following powers has not been divided between them-

1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judicial
4. Financial

Option “3” is correct.
The Constitution of India, being federal in structure, divides all powers (legislative, executive and financial) between the Centre and the states. However, there is no division of judicial power as the Constitution has established an integrated judicial system to enforce both the Central laws as well as state laws.
285. A new state can be created in India-

1. By a simple majority of Parliament
2. By a simple majority of Parliament and approval of majority of the states
3. By a two-thirds majority in Parliament
4. By two-thirds majority in each house of Parliament and approval by a majority of states

Option “1” is correct.
According to Article 2 of Indian Constitution – the Parliament of India is empowered to admit or establish new states by simple majority in parliament.
286. Which of the following is a feature common to both the Indian Federation and the American Federation?

1. A single citizenship
2. Three lists of powers in the Constitution
3. Dual judiciary
4. A Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution.

Option “4” is correct.
In India Constitution provides for single citizenship only, while Dual citizenship is recognized in the United States. The Constitution of both countries are different in matter system of judiciary and division of power between centre and state. But Supreme Court of both countries interpret the Constitution.
287. Which one of the following taxes is not shared by the Central Government with the state governments?

1. Customs duty
2. Excise duties
3. Income tax
4. All the above

Option “1” is correct.
Custom duty in India is defined under the Customs Act, 1962 and enables the government to levy duty on exports and imports, prohibit export and import of goods. All matters related to custom duty fall under the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC).
288. Which of the following legislative powers is enjoyed by the Governor of a state?

1. He can summon or prorogue the state legislature
2. He can nominate certain members of the legislative council
3. He can nominate certain members of the Anglo-Indian community to the legislative assembly
4. All the above powers

Option “4” is correct.
Legislative Function of Governor are-
1. He can summon or prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the state legislative assembly.
2. He can address the state legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.
3. He can send messages to the house or houses of the state legislature, with respect to a bill pending in the legislature or otherwise.
4. He can appoint any member of the State legislative assembly to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant.
5. Article 333 of the Constitution, empowers the governor to nominate a member of the Anglo-Indian community.
289. The Governor of a state can issue ordinances

1. Only in the event of breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state
2. Only when the Chief Minister asks him to do so
3. Only during the recess of the State legislature
4. Only after taking formal approval of the President

Option “3” is correct.
According to article 213, Governor can promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is not in session. These ordinances must be approved by the state legislature within six weeks from its reassembly. He can also withdraw an ordinance anytime.
290. Which of the following states/union territories have a common High Court?

1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
2. Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir
3. Andaman & Nicobar and West Bengal
4. Assam and West Bengal

Option “3” is correct.
At present, there are 24 high courts in the country. Out of them, three are common high courts. Delhi is the only Union Territory that has a high court of its own. The other Union Territories fall under the jurisdiction of different State High Courts. Andaman & Nicobar – under Calcutta high court, Daman and Diu – under Mumbai high court, Dadar & Nagar Haveli-under Mumbai high court, Lakshadweep- Kerala high court.
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