211: Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India ?
(a) University Grants Commission
(b) National Human Rights Commission
(c) Election Commission
(d) Central Vigilance Commission
Explanation:
University Grants Commission, N.H.R.C., and C.V.C. are non-Constitutional bodies(statutory bodies), whereas Election Commission is a Constitutional body. It was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under Article 324 which states, "Superintendence, direction, and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission".
212: With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?
(a) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law.
(b) No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act.
(c) Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/ Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation.
(d) No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.
Explanation:
Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but any change suggested there in requires fresh approval of the Parliament.
213: Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States?
(a) 6th and 22nd
(b) 13th and 38th
(c) 7th and 31st
(d) 11th and 42nd
Explanation:
7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) provided for composition of the House of the people, re-adjustment after every census.
31st Amendment Act (1973) increased the number of Lok Sabha seats from 525 to 545.
214: Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
Explanation:
There are three articles based upon Gandhian Principles i.e Article 40, 47 and 48.
Article 40: Organization of Village Panchayats
Article 47 : Nutrition and standard of Living
Article 48: Prevention of cow slaughter, organization of agriculture and animal husbandry
215: Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union ?
(a) Article 257
(b) Article 258
(c) Article 355
(d) Article 356
Explanation:
Article 258 - Power of the Union to confer power etc. on states in certain cases.
Article 355 and 356 deals with emergency provisions. So answer is Article 257, which says that the executive power of the states shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union.