451: The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the
(a) generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural area
(b) generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season
(c) laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country
(d) guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment Act 1992 refers to the laying of the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, and to organise village panchayat to function as units of the Constitution.
452: Centre-State financial relations are looked after by the:
(a) Finance Commission
(b) Sarkaria Commission
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) Planning Commission
453: Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct ?
(a) He holds office during the pleasure of the President
(b) He need not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his election
(c) He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the end of its normal tenure
(d) If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker
454: With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. The number of Ministries at the centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.
2. The number of Ministries at the centre at present is 36.
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
Explanation:
The Government consists of a number of ministries/departments, number and character verying from time to time on factors such as volume work, importance attached to certain items, changes of orientation , political expediency etc.On 15 August 1947, the number of ministries at the Centre was 18. The Number of ministries at the Centre at present is 55.
455: Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
The National Development Council constitutes:-
-The Prime Minister of India
-All Union Ministers,
-Chief Ministers of all the States,
-Administrators of Union Territories and
-Members of the Planning Commission.
In this question only 1, 3 and 4 are applicable.