Central Government Book Back Questions 10th Social Science Lesson 19
10th Social Science Lesson 19
19] Central Government
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It is a well known fact that the President of India resides at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The residence and the office of the President are located in the same building. However, he has two other office cum residences where he conducts office at least once a year. They are “The Retreat Building” at Shimla and the ‘Rashtrapati Nilayam’ at Hyderabad. These locations one in North and other one is South symbolise the unity of the county and unity of the diverse culture of the people.
Kerala and Punjab are the States where the President’s Rule was imposed for maximum number of times i.e., nine times in both States.
Casting Vote: According to Article (100) of the Constitution, the vice-president can/only cast his vote when there is a tie over the Bill in the Rajya Sabha. It means that there is need for one vote only to pass the Bill. No members have any right to oppose his decision.
If the posts of President and Vice-President lie vacant, Chief Justice of India works as President. This situation happed in 1969 when Chief Justice M. Hidayutalla was appointed as President of India.
Money Bill: Rajya Sabha does not have any power to amend or reject the Money bill. Lok Sabha can only introduce Money bill and once it is approved by the Lok Sabha, it is passed to Rajya Sabha for its approval. If Rajya Sabha fails to pass it within 14 days then the bill gets passed without the approval of Rajya Sabha. Also, Lok Sabha does not need to consider the amendments peoposed by the Rajya Sabha. Lok Sbha can reject all the proposals and pass it.
Parliament Sessions: Budget Session – February to May; Monsoon Session – July to September; Winter Session – November to December.
Elected members of the Parliament from Tamil Nadu. Rajya Sabha – 18 members; Lok Sabha – 39 members.
The Supreme Court of India New Delhi was inaugurated on January 28, 1950. It succeded the Federal Court of India, established under the Government of India Act of 1935.
Choose the best answers:
1. The Constitutional Head of the Union is
(a) The President
(b) The Chief Justice
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) Council of Ministers
2. Who among the following decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?
(a) The President
(b) Attorney General
(c) Parliamentary Affairs Minister
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
3. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
(a) The President
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) Rajya Sabha
4. What is minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha?
(a) 18 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 30 years
5. The authority to alter the boundaries of state in India rest with?
(a) The President
(b) The Prime Minister
(c) State Government
(d) Parliament
6. Under which Article the President is vested with the power to proclaim Financial Emergency
(a) Article 352
(b) Article 360
(c) Article 356
(d) Article 365
7. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by:
(a) The President
(b) The Attorney General
(c) The Governor
(d) The Prime Minister
Fill in the blanks:
1. ___________ bill cannot be introduced in the Parliament without President’s approval.
2. ____________ is the leader of the nation and chief spokesperson of the country.
3. _______________ is the Ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
4. _______________ has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both Houses of the Parliament.
5. The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court hold the office up to the age of ______________ years.
6. ______________ is the Guardian of the Constitution.
7. At present, the Supreme Court consist of ____________ judges including the chief justice.
Consider the following the statements and tick the appropriate answer:
1. (i) Total members of the Rajya Sabha is 250.
(ii) The 12 nominated members shall be chosen by the President form amongst persons experience in the field of literatures, science, art, or social service.
(iii) The Members of the Rajya Sabha should not be less than 30 years of age.
(iv) The members of the Rajya Sabha are directly elected by the peoples.
(a) ii and iv are correct
(b) iii and iv are correct
(c) i and iv are correct
(d) i, ii and iii are correct
2. (i) The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court hold the office up to the age of 62 years.
(ii) Judiciary is the third organ of the government.
(iii) The cases involving fundamental rights come under the Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
(iv) The law declared by Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.
(a) ii and iv are correct
(b) iii and iv are correct
(c) i and iv are correct
(d) i, and ii are correct
Match the following:
1. Article 53 – State Emergency
2. Article 63 – Internal Emergency
3. Article 356 – Executive power of President
4. Article 76 – Office of the Vice President
5. Article 352 – Office of the Attorney General
Answers:
Choose the best answers:
1. The President 2. Speaker of Lok Sabha 3. Lok Sabha 4. 25 years 5. Parliament 6. Article 360 7. The President
Fill in the blanks:
1. Money 2. Prime Minister 3. Vice- President 4. Attorney general of India 5. 65 6. Supreme court
7. 33(out of 34 sanctioned strength)
Choose the correct statement
1. i, ii & iii are correct
2. ii & iv are correct
Match the following:
1.Article 53 – Executive power of the president
2.Article 63 – Office of the Vice – President
3.Article 356 – State Emergency
4.Article 76 – Office of Attorney general
5.Article 352 – Internal Emergency