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In Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India (2006), the Supreme Court struck down Bihar Assembly dissolution under Article 356, holding that the Governor's report recommending President's Rule was based on unverified media reports and political considerations, not objective assessment of constitutional breakdown.

  1. True
  2. False
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The Supreme Court has held that Presidential satisfaction for proclaiming Emergency under Articles 352, 356, and 360 is subject to judicial review on grounds of mala fides, irrelevant considerations, or constitutional violations.

  1. True
  2. False
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President's Rule under Article 356 can remain in force for a maximum period of three years, subject to Parliamentary approval every six months, and extensions beyond one year require National Emergency in India/State and Election Commission certification that elections cannot be held.

  1. True
  2. False
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National Emergency under Article 352 has been proclaimed three times in India's history: 1962 (China war), 1971 (Indo-Pak war), and 1975 (internal disturbance).

  1. True
  2. False
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A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month of its issue by special majority (majority of total membership and 2/3 of members present and voting).

  1. True
  2. False
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which expanded access to justice, was developed by Supreme Court through judicial innovation, not by constitutional amendment.

  1. True
  2. False
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India has an integrated judicial system with Supreme Court at apex, followed by High Courts, and subordinate courts, unlike USA which has dual system.

  1. True
  2. False
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The conduct of Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts cannot be discussed in Parliament or State Legislature except on a motion for removal.

  1. True
  2. False
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The President can transfer a Judge of High Court from one HC to another after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

  1. True
  2. False
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Every State in India must have a separate High Court.

  1. True
  2. False
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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.

  1. True
  2. False
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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.

  1. True
  2. False
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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.

  1. True
  2. False
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If Governor reserves a Bill for President's consideration, the President can direct Governor to return the Bill to State Legislature for reconsideration.

  1. True
  2. False
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The same person can be appointed as Governor of two or more States simultaneously.

  1. True
  2. False
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The Chief Minister can advise the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, and Governor is bound to accept this advice if CM commands majority.

  1. True
  2. False
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The Governor's pardoning power under Article 161 extends to death sentences.

  1. True
  2. False