1. Which reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National
Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. (b)
Explanation:
Part IV articles 36 to 51 of the Indian constitution deal with the Directive Principles of State
Policy. India borrowed the DPSP from the Irish Constitution of 1937 which itself had
borrowed it from the Spanish Constitution.
NSAP stands for National Social Assistance Programme. NSAP was launched on 15th
August, 1995.
The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) represents a significant step towards the
fulfillment of the Directive Principles in Article 41 and 42 of the Constitution recognizing the
concurrent responsibility of the Central and the State Governments in the matter. In
particular, Article 41 of the Constitution of India directs the State to provide public assistance
to its citizens in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and in other cases
of undeserved want within the limit of its economic capacity and development.
2. Consider the following statements:
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact
1. On its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
2. If he seeks such advice.
3. Only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Which of the statement
given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3
(d) 1 and 2
Ans. (b)
Explanation:
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction.
The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of
public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
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3. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those
matter pending before any court
(b) Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature
(c) Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any
other person
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
Ans. (d)
Explanation
Lok Adalats have the Jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those
matters pending before any court. … Every Lok Adalats consists of either serving or retired
judicial officers only and not any other person . None of the statements given above is
correct.
Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat
Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services
Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement.
It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in
the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably.
The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court. It consists of a
sitting or retired judicial officer and other persons.
4. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been
incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Extent of executive power of State
(d) Conduct of business of the Government of India
Ans. (b)
Explanation
The Instrument of instructions under Government of India Act 1935 were instructions issued
to Governors of the colonies or Governor in general by the British government.
The instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been
incorporated in the constitution of India in the year 1950 as Directive Principles of State
Policy.
Under the draft constitution these instructions were proposed to issue directives to state and
central governments and adopted under Directive Principles of State policies.
5. Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission
to be laid before each House of Parliament?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Union Finance Minister
Ans. (a)
Explanation
The President shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission under the
provisions of this Constitution together with an explanatory memorandum as to the action
taken thereon to be laid before each House of Parliament.
6. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation
and presentation of the Union Budget to the Parliament?
(a) department of Revenue
(b) Department of Economic Affairs
(c) Department of Financial Services
(d) Department of Expenditure
Ans. (b)
Explanation
The correct answer is the Department of Economic Affairs. Union Budget: Article 112 to the
Indian Constitution defines the term ‘Financial Statement’ also referred to as the Union
Budget.
The Finance Ministry of India is an important ministry concerned with the economy of India.
It comprises five departments one of which is the Department of Economic Affairs. It is the
nodal agency of the central government whose principal task is to prepare and present the
Union Budget before the Parliament.
7. Which one of the following authorities makes recommendations to the Governor of a State
as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the
Panchayats in that particular State?
(a) District Planning Committees
(b) State Finance Commission
(c) Finance Ministry of that State
(d) Panchayati Raj Ministry of that State
Ans. (b)
Explanation
State Finance Commission governs the distribution between the State and the Panchayats of
the net proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State, which may be
divided between them under this Part and the allocation between the Panchayats at all levels
of their respective shares of such proceeds; the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and
fees which may be assigned as, or appropriated by, the Panchayats; the grants-in-aid to the
Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State.
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