Understanding the World: A Political Science Primer

85.Who has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a state in India?

Ans.  “Governor”..

 

86.Which Amendment Act, introduced the provision, for reservation of seats for

women in local bodies?

Ans. “73^rd Amendment Act”..

 

87.What is the term of office for the Chief Minister of a state?

Ans. “Five years”..

 

88.Which part, deals with the provisions, related to the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states?

Ans. “Part XI”..

 

89.Who has the power to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Ans. “President”..

 

90.Which Amendment Act, established the National Commission, for Scheduled Tribes?

Ans. “89^th Amendment Act”..

 

91.What is, the procedure, for the removal of a Judge of a High Court?

Ans. “By the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, with a two-thirds majority”..

 

92.Which article, of the Indian Constitution ,deals with the establishment, and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Ans. “Article 124”..

 

93.Under which Amendment Act, was the provision, for the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission included?

Ans. “37^th Amendment Act”..

 

94.Which part, of the Indian Constitution ,deals with the provisions, related to citizenship?

Ans. “Part II”..

 

95.Who has, the power to proclaim Emergency, in India due to internal disturbances?

Ans.  “President”..

 

96.Which Amendment Act, introduced, the concept of reservation ,for economically weaker sections (EWS), in educational institutions and public employment?

Ans. “103^rd Amendment Act”..

 

97.What is, the term, of office for ,a member of the Rajya Sabha, (Council of States)?

Ans. “Six years”,,

 

98.Which part ,of the Indian Constitution, deals with the provisions, related to the Council of Ministers?

Ans.  “Part VI”..

 

99.Who has, the power to appoint the Chief Justice and other Judges of a High Court?

Ans.  “ President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state”..

 

100.Which Amendment Act, established the National Commission, for Safai Karamcharis?

Ans.  “97^th Amendment Act”..

 

101.What is, the procedure, for removing a member ,of the Union Public Service Commission?

Ans. “Removal by the President on the grounds of misbehaviour or incapacity, after an inquiry
..