Assertion (A): A Governor is always supposed to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers in matter of appointment of the Chief Minister.<br>Reason (R): Like Article 74(1), Article 163(1)of the Constitution of India make it mandatory for the Governor to act in accordance with the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers.<br>Choose the correct option from below:

Consider the following statements:
1. After the President of India has asked the Council of Ministers to reconsider the advice given by the Council of Ministers, the President may not act in accordance with the advice rendered after such reconsideration.
2. The President of India can grant pardon under Article 72 of the Constitution of India, to any person convicted of any offence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Under Article 74 of the Constitution of India, there shall be a council of ministers to aid and advice the President who shall act in accordance with such advice. In which one of the following case, the President is not bound by the advise of the council of ministers?

A

Dismissal of a civil servant in the interest of security of state

B

Dismissal of a state government for failure of constitutional machinery in the state

C

Promulgation of an Ordinance when both Houses of Parliament are not in session

D

While deciding a question regarding disqualification of a Member of Parliament

Article 74(2) the question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court.
In the light of article 74(2) and decided cases, test the correctness of the following statements:
Statement 1. The Courts are justified in probing as to whether there was any material on the basis of which the advice was given, and whether it was relevant for such advice and the President could have acted on it.
Statement 2. When the Courts undertake an enquiry into the existence of such material, the prohibition contained in article 74(2) does not negate their right to know about the factual existence of any such material.

A

Only Statement 1 is correct

B

Only statement 2 is correct

C

Both statements are incorrect

D

Both statements are correct

Assertion (A): Courts cannot review the question as to what "aid and advice" is given by the Council of Ministers to the President.
Reason (R): The question of 'aid and advice' by the Council of Ministers is a "non justiciable issue".

A

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are individually true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

Which of the following observations on fundamental rights was made by the Supreme Court in K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India?
1. There is no overlap between rights enumerated under Article 19 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
2. The constitutional values embodied under every Article of Part III of the Constitution of India animates the interpretation of the other.
3. Only Article 21 contains residue of fundamental rights that are not expressly stipulated under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Choose the correct option from below:

A

2 and 3 are correct

B

Only 3 is correct

C

Only 2 is correct

D

1 and 2 are correct

Consider the following statements on the appointment of Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
1. The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
2. The opinions of the Governor of the other states is also taken for the appointment.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A

Only 1

B

Only 2

C

Both 1 and 2

D

None of the above

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer:
Assertion (A): The Council of Ministers holds office during the pleasure of the President of India.
Reason (R): The President of India can dismiss the Ministers at his discretion.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true, but R is false

D

A is false, but R is true

According to Article 74(2) of the Constitution, which of the following statements relating to the question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by Ministers to the President would be correct?

A

It shall not be inquired into in any court

B

It can be inquired into the Supreme Court

C

It can be inquired into in all the courts

D

It cannot be inquired into in the High Courts

In reality, the Governor has no power. But according to the Constitution, under special circumstances the Governor may act without the advice of the council of Ministers. This power of the Governor is known as

A

Dicretionary power

B

Executive power

C

Legislative power

D

None of the above

Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Subject to anything in this Constitution, Parliament may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article.
Reason (R): Above statement is Article 368(1) of the Indian Constitution.

A

Both A and R are correct and R is correct reason of A

B

Both A and R are wrong

C

A is wrong, but R is right

D

R is wrong, but A is right