156: Consider the following statements :
1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on
it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
157: What is the maximum period during which Parliament may not meet ?
(a) Six months
(b) One year
(c) Two years
(d) Three years
158: Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?
(a) The president of India
(b) The speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) The prime minister of India
(d) The Union Finance Minister
Explanation:
Article 281 {Recommendations of the Finance Commission} : The President shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission under the provision of this Constitution together with an explanatory memorandum as to the action taken thereon to be laid before each House of Parliament.
159: Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
(a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States.
(b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution.
(c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas.
(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States.
Explanation:
Fourth Schedule (Article 4(1) and 80(2) is about the allocation of seats in the Council of States. Distribution of powers between the Union and the States - Seventh Schedule. Languages listed in Eighth Schedule.
Administration of Tribal areas in Sixth Schedule.
160: In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provision ?
(a) A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.
(b) Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due.
(c) A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, upto a third of the strength.
(d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, which added several fresh provisions deviating from the past, is not having the provision of regular remuneration to the Panchayat members.