Amendment of which of the following requires a majority of the total membership of each House of the Parliament, a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting in each House and ratification by half of the state legislatures:

Which of the following statements are not true about the process of Constitutional Amendment in India?
1. The Parliament can amend the Constitution with a special majority.
2. State Assemblies can propose amendment in the Constitution.
3. A Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be introduced only in the Lower House of the Parliament.
4. Deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be removed by a joint session of the Parliament.
5. The President of India enjoys the veto power over Constitutional Amendment Bills passed by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer:

A

1, 3 and 4

B

2, 3, 4 and 5

C

1, 4 and 5

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

In order to remove a judge of the Supreme Court, the President is, required by the Indian Constitution to receive an address by each House of Parliiament supported by a majority of the total membership of that house, and by a prescribed majority of members of that House present and voting. The prescribed majority is:

A

One-third

B

One-half

C

Two-thirds

D

Three-fourths

Consider the following statements:
1. Council of States passes a resolution supported by not less than two-third majority of the members present and voting that it is in the national interest that the Parliament shouldmake law on such matters
2. Council of State and House of the People, both pass a resolution that it is in the national interest that the Parliament should make law on such matter
3. The President gives the prior permission for such legislation
4. Speaker of the House of the people in consultation with Chairman of the Council of States gives the prior permission for such legislation
Which of these statements is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

1, 2 and 3

C

2 and 3

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

A member of Parliament can be disqualified on the ground of dejection if
1. He leaves the party as a result of split in the party along with members who constitute only ¹/₃^rd of the total membership of that party
2. A nominated member joins any political party after the expiry of 6 months from the date on which he takes his seat in the House
3. He gives up membership of the political party on whose ticket he is elected
4. He votes or abstains from voting in the House against the direction of political party without prior permission

A

1, 2, 3

B

3 and 4

C

2, 3 and 4

D

1 and 2

For constitutional amendment of which one of the following provisions, ratification by not less than half of the State legislatures is not required?

A

Lists in the Seventh Schedule

B

Fundamental Rights (Part III)

C

Representation of States in the Parliament

D

Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Consider the following statements:
Parliament can legislate on a subject of State List
1. If the Council of States passes a resolution by two-thirds majority of members present and voting that it is expedient in the national interest to do so.
2. If two or more State Legislatures pass a resolution to that effect.
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

If an entity owns directly or indirectly more than 50% of voting rights, control is presumed unless clearly proven that it is not control. Sometimes control exists, even if there is less than 50% of voting rightes exist. State which of the followings is/are example(s) of control even if voting power is less than 50%

A

Power to govern financial and operating policies under statute

B

Power to remove/appoint majority members of BOD that controls the entity

C

Power to cost majority of votes at meetings of BOD that controls the entity

D

All of the above

The ratification by state legislatures is not required for a constitutional amendment bill passed by Parliament in respect of an amendment of

A

Union List in Seventh Schedule

B

Article 241 with regard to High Courts for Union Territories

C

Articles 1 to 3 with regard to Union and its territory

D

Article 162 with regard to the extent of power of state executive

Consider the following statements about the residuary powers of the legislations:
1. The Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in List II or List III.
2. State Legislatures have exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter enumerated in List-II.
3. The Parliament as well as State Legislatures have exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in List II or List III.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1 only

C

2 only

D

1 and 3

Consider the following statements:
1. The Preamble of the Constitution of India can be amended by the Parliament up to any extent barring the basic features.
2. The Preamble can be amended only by special majority and ratification by legislatures of ¹/₂ (half) of the States.
3. The Preamble has no role to play in the interpretation of any provision of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1 only

C

2 and 3

D

2 only