436: Which one of the following is a feature common to both the Indian Federation and the American Federation?
(a) A single citizenship
(b) Three lists in the Constitution
(c) Dual judiciary
(d) A federal Supreme Court to interpret the constitution
437: Consider the following statements:
1. The Governor of Pubjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh.
2. The governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Administration of Union territories. (1) Same as otherwise provided by Parliament by law every Union territory shall be administered by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator to be appointed by him with such designation as he may specify.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in part VI, the President may appoint the Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union territory, and where a Governor is so appointed, he shall exercise his function as such administrator independently of his Council of Ministers.
Since 1985 the Governor of Punjab has acted as the administrator of Chandigarh. S.F Rodrigues is the current administrator of Chandigarh from 16 Nov. 2004 till date (May, 2009).
The Administrator of Lakshadweep is the Head of the Union Territory ofLakshadweep Mr. B.V. Selvaraj is the current administrator of Lakshdweep Form 22 Dec. 2006 till date (May ,2009).
438: Which one of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India?
(a) Population control and family planning
(b) Public health and sanitation
(c) Capitation taxes
(d) Treasure trove
439: Consider the following statements:
1. Jawaharla Nehru was in his fourth term as the Prime Minister of India at the time of his death.
2. Jawaharlal Nheru represented Rae Bareilly constituency as a Member of Parliament.
3. The first non-Congress Prime Minister of India assumed the Office in the year 1977.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was in PM's Office for four terms (1947-52, 1952-57, 1957-62 and 1962-64) represented 'Phulpur' near Allahabad as a member of Parliament.
'Morarji Desai' of Janata Party was the first non-Congress PM of India assumed the office on March 24, 1977.
440: In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are
(a) Article 16 to Article 20
(b) Article 15 to Article 19
(c) Article 14 to Article 18
(d) Article 13 to Article 17
Explanation:
Article 14 - Equality before law.
Article 15 - Prohibition of Discrimination.
Article 16 - Equality of opportunity.
Article 17 - Abolition of Untouchability.
Article 18 - Abolition of titles.