Q1. With reference to the Pardoning Power of the President under Article 72, consider the following statements:
- It can be exercised only on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- It extends to punishments inflicted by courts-martial.
- The President can grant pardon in cases of death sentences only after consultation with the Supreme Court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
A. Only One
B. Only Two
C. Only Three
D. None
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct (though discretionary in practice, it’s on ministerial advice). Statement 2 is correct (explicitly includes courts-martial). Statement 3 is incorrect—no mandatory Supreme Court consultation is required.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule)?
A. It applies to both Parliament and State Legislatures.
B. A member disqualified can be appointed as Minister after 6 months.
C. The decision on disqualification is subject to judicial review.
D. It disqualifies a member for voluntarily giving up party membership.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Disqualified members cannot hold office of profit or be ministers immediately; the 6-month bar is for re-contesting, but appointment post-disqualification is restricted.
Q3. Consider the following pairs regarding Constitutional Bodies:
- Comptroller and Auditor General → Article 148
- Finance Commission → Article 280
- Attorney General → Article 76
Select the correctly matched pairs using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: All are correctly matched as per the Constitution.
Q4. Assertion (A): The Governor can reserve a State Bill for the President’s consideration even if it is within the State List.
Reason (R): This power ensures uniformity in laws across India on matters of national interest.
Choose the correct answer.
A. Both A and R are correct and R explains A
B. Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
C. A is correct but R is incorrect
D. A is incorrect but R is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Governor has discretionary power under Article 200 to reserve Bills, often for national importance or conflict with central laws.
Q5. Which of the following motions/devices is exclusive to the Lok Sabha and cannot be moved in the Rajya Sabha?
A. No-Confidence Motion
B. Cut Motion
C. Adjournment Motion
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: No-Confidence and Adjournment imply confidence in the government (collective responsibility to Lok Sabha). Cut Motions relate to financial powers exclusive to Lok Sabha.
