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Under Article 143, the President may seek Supreme Court's opinion on any question of law or fact of public importance, and the Court's opinion is binding on the President.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 143: President may refer questions of law/fact of public importance to SC for advisory opinion. However, SC's opinion is NOT binding on President; it's advisory only. SC may decline to answer if question is political or speculative. Used in landmark references: Ayodhya (1993), 2G spectrum (2012), NJAC (2015).
A Judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the President on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, after Parliament passes an address by majority of total membership and 2/3 of members present and voting.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 124(4): SC Judges can be removed only by Presidential order after Parliament passes address by: (a) majority of total membership of each House, AND (b) 2/3 of members present and voting. Grounds: proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 outlines procedure. Only one removal motion initiated (Justice Ramaswami, 1993) but failed.
Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President after consultation with such Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts as the President may deem necessary.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 124(2): SC Judges appointed by President after consultation with CJI and other SC/HC Judges as deemed necessary. Collegium system (evolved through Judges Cases: 1981, 1993, 1998) now governs appointments: CJI-led collegium recommends names, President normally appoints. Ensures judicial independence.
If Governor reserves a Bill for President's consideration, the President can direct Governor to return the Bill to State Legislature for reconsideration.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 201: When Governor reserves Bill for President, President may: (a) assent, (b) withhold assent, or (c) direct Governor to return Bill to State Legislature (if not Money Bill) for reconsideration. If Legislature repasses Bill, Governor must present it again to President, who is not bound to assent.
The same person can be appointed as Governor of two or more States simultaneously.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 153 (as amended by 7th Amendment, 1956): Same person can be appointed Governor of two or more States. This provision enables administrative flexibility, especially for small States or during transitional periods. Emoluments are shared between States as determined by President.
The Chief Minister can advise the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, and Governor is bound to accept this advice if CM commands majority.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 174: Governor summons/prorogues Assembly and can dissolve it. Convention dictates Governor accepts CM's advice on dissolution if CM commands majority. However, in ambiguous situations (e.g., loss of majority), Governor may exercise discretion to explore alternative government before dissolving.
Article 361 grants immunity to Governor from criminal proceedings during their term of office.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 361: Governor enjoys immunity: (a) no criminal proceedings during term, (b) no arrest/imprisonment, (c) civil proceedings allowed with 2-month notice. Ensures Governor can perform constitutional duties without harassment. Immunity ends after tenure; post-tenure accountability remains.
The Council of Ministers of a State is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of that State.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 164(2): Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Legislative Assembly (not Council). This means: (a) Ministry falls if Assembly passes no-confidence motion, (b) Ministers defend policies jointly, (c) CM's resignation dissolves entire Council. Cornerstone of parliamentary democracy at State level.
The Governor's pardoning power under Article 161 extends to death sentences.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 161: Governor can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, remissions for offences against State law. However, Governor cannot pardon: (a) court-martial punishments, (b) death sentences (only President under Article 72 can pardon death sentences). This division prevents conflicting clemency decisions.
The Governor can reserve a Bill passed by State Legislature for consideration of the President.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 200: Governor may reserve certain Bills for President's consideration: (a) Bills derogating HC powers, (b) Bills on Concurrent List conflicting with Union law, (c) Bills against DPSP or national interest. President may assent, withhold assent, or direct Governor to return Bill (if not Money Bill).
A person must be a resident of the State to be appointed as its Governor.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 157-158: Qualifications for Governor: (a) citizen of India, (b) completed 35 years of age. No requirement of State residency. In fact, convention dictates that Governor should be an 'outsider' to maintain impartiality and avoid local political entanglements.
A No-Confidence Motion can be introduced only in Lok Sabha and requires support of at least 50 members to be admitted.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Rule 198 of Lok Sabha Rules: No-confidence motion against Council of Ministers can be introduced only in Lok Sabha (as Council is collectively responsible to it under Article 75(3)). Requires support of at least 50 members for admission. If passed, Council must resign. Rajya Sabha cannot remove government directly.
The Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 to curb political defections.
- True
- False
Answer: True
52nd Amendment (1985) inserted Tenth Schedule: Members disqualified if (a) voluntarily give up party membership, or (b) vote/abstain contrary to party whip without prior permission. Exceptions: merger of 2/3 members, independent members joining party post-election, nominated members joining party after 6 months. Speaker/Chairman decides disqualification.
Prorogation of a House terminates all pending notices and motions, whereas adjournment sine die does not affect pending business.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Adjournment (daily/short break) doesn't affect pending business. Prorogation (end of session) terminates pending notices but NOT bills or motions. Dissolution (end of Lok Sabha term) terminates all pending business except bills pending in Rajya Sabha and passed by Lok Sabha. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for procedure questions.
A bill becomes an Act only after it is passed by both Houses of Parliament and receives the assent of the President.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 111: Standard legislative process: (a) Introduction and passage in both Houses (with exceptions for Money Bills), (b) Presentation to President, (c) Presidential assent. President may assent, withhold assent, or return bill (except Money Bills) for reconsideration. This tripartite process ensures thorough scrutiny.
All questions in Parliament are decided by majority of votes of members present and voting, with the presiding officer exercising a casting vote in case of equality.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 100(1): Decisions by majority of members present and voting (excluding abstentions). Presiding officers (Speaker/Chairman) don't vote in first instance but exercise casting vote in tie (Article 100(2)). This maintains impartiality while ensuring decisions are reached.
Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill and send it back to Lok Sabha for reconsideration.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 109: Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha with President's prior recommendation. Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations within 14 days; Lok Sabha may accept/reject them. If Rajya Sabha doesn't return bill in 14 days, it's deemed passed. This upholds Lok Sabha's financial supremacy.
A person is disqualified for Parliament membership if they hold an office of profit under Government of India or any State, unless exempted by law.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 102(1)(a): Holding office of profit under Union or State government disqualifies Parliament membership, unless Parliament by law declares otherwise. This prevents conflict of interest between legislative and executive roles. Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 lists exempted offices.
The normal term of Lok Sabha is 5 years from the date of its first sitting, but can be extended during National Emergency.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 83(2): Lok Sabha term is 5 years unless dissolved earlier. During National Emergency (Article 352), Parliament can extend term by law for one year at a time, not exceeding 6 months after Emergency ceases. This balances democratic mandate with crisis management needs.
If the President requires information about administration of Union affairs, the Prime Minister is constitutionally bound to furnish it.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 78(b): It is duty of PM to furnish such information relating to administration of Union affairs and proposals for legislation as the President may call for. This ensures nominal executive (President) stays informed, though real executive (PM/Council) governs. Reinforces cooperative federalism within Union executive.