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System of governance & relations - Test Set 6

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  1. Question 1

    UPSC CSE 2021
    During a Financial Emergency, the Union can:
    1. Suspend all fundamental rights
    2. Dissolve state legislatures
    3. Amend the State List
    4. Reduce salaries of public servants
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  2. Question 2

    SSC CHSL 2022
    During a Financial Emergency, money bills of states require:
    1. Supreme Court approval
    2. President’s consideration
    3. Prime Minister’s consent
    4. No approval
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  3. Question 3

    The President can declare a National Emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the:
    1. Prime Minister
    2. Parliament
    3. Union Cabinet
    4. hief Justice of India
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  4. Question 4

    A proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within what period from the date of its issue?
    1. 1 month
    2. 2 months
    3. 3 months
    4. 6 months
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  5. Question 5

    Once approved by Parliament, for how long does the National Emergency remain in force?
    1. 1 year
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. Indefinitely, until revoked
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  6. Question 6

    Which Article deals with the automatic suspension of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 19 during a National Emergency declared on grounds of war or external aggression?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 358
    4. Article 359
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  7. Question 7

    Which Article states that if a State fails to comply with directions given by the Centre, it shall be lawful for the President to hold that the constitutional machinery in the State has failed?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 355
    3. Article 356
    4. Article 365
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  8. Question 8

    The landmark Supreme Court case which laid down guidelines to prevent the misuse of Article 356 is:
    1. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
    2. Minerva Mills Case (1980)
    3. S. R. Bommai Case (1994)
    4. ADM Jabalpur Case (1976)
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  9. Question 9

    Which article of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
    1. Article 370
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 365
    4. Article 371
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  10. Question 10

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for special provisions with respect to the state of Nagaland?
    1. Article 371A
    2. Article 370
    3. Article 371B
    4. Article 371
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  11. Question 11

    Which state is provided with special provisions under Article 371F?
    1. Himachal Pradesh
    2. Goa
    3. Sikkim
    4. Mizoram
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  12. Question 12

    Under which article of the Constitution, special provisions are made for the state of Assam?
    1. Article 371
    2. Article 371B
    3. Article 370
    4. Article 371A
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  13. Question 13

    What is the primary purpose of Article 371C of the Indian Constitution?
    1. Provides for the special status of Mizoram
    2. Provides for special provisions for Manipur
    3. Provides for special provisions for Nagaland
    4. Provides for the special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh
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  14. Question 14

    Which article of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for the state of Maharashtra?
    1. Article 371
    2. Article 371A
    3. Article 371J
    4. Article 371I
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  15. Question 15

    SSC CHSL 2020
    During a National Emergency, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by:
    1. 1 year
    2. 2 years
    3. 6 months
    4. Indefinitely
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  16. Question 16

    KPSC Prelims 2020
    Which body can revoke a National Emergency?
    1. President
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Parliament
    4. Supreme Court
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  17. Question 17

    UPSC CDS 2017
    Which Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?
    1. Article 14
    2. Article 19
    3. Articles 20 and 21
    4. Article 32
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  18. Question 18

    UPSC CAPF 2020
    Under which Article can the President's Rule be imposed in a state?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 360
    4. Article 365
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  19. Question 19

    SSC CHSL 2018
    What is the maximum duration for which President's Rule can be extended in a state?
    1. 1 year
    2. 2 years
    3. 3 years
    4. 4 years
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  20. Question 20

    BPSC Prelims 2019
    Which Article provides that the President can hold that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 365
    4. Article 360
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