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

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.
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.
Choose the correct option from below:

A

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct reason for A

B

Both A and R are incorrect

C

A is incorrect but R is correct

D

A is correct but R is incorrect

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

Consider the following statements in the light of Bradley's theory of appearance and reality
1. We apprehend the nature of reality through its appearances, which are things of everyday life.
2. Reality is related to appearances, and appearances are appearances of reality.
3. Reality is found in all appearances, but not in the same degree.
Select the correct answer:

A

Only 2 is false

B

2 and 3 are false

C

1 and 2 are false

D

1, 2 and 3 true

1. A Judicial Magistrate First Class can authorize the detention in custody, of a person accused of an offence triable by Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for a period not exceeding fifteen years.
2. The Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, cannot exercise the power to authorize the detention of accused in custody, as enunciated under Section 167 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
3. The definition of 'use' under Section 2(xxviii-a) of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, excludes personal consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
4. The High Court, by special order, may constitute as many Special Courts under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, as necessary.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1 and c

C

2 and 3

D

3 and 4

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

The State of J & K enjoy a special status under the Article 370 of the Constitution. But under Article 370(3), the President may declare that Article 370 shall cease to be operative. This power is subject to:
1. Public notification
2. Recommendation of Parliament
3. Advice of the Union Council of Ministers
4. Recommendations of the constituent Assembly of J & K

A

1 and 3 are correct

B

1 and 2 are correct

C

2 and 4 are correct

D

1 and 4 are correct

Under which of the following two provisions, the President has to act not on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers but on the advice of some other constitutional authorities?

A

Articles 103(1) and 217(3)

B

Articles 356 and 72

C

Articles 356 and 103(1)

D

Articles 217(3) and 356

Sautrantika believes in
1. reality of mind.
2. reality of external objects.
3. Non-reality of mind.
4. Non-reality of external objects.
Select the correct answer:

A

1 and 2

B

2 and 3

C

3 and 4

D

1 and 4

Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding the Special Marriage Act, 1954
1. A marriage shall be null and void if one of the parties to the marriage is impotent at the time of marriage and at the time of institution of suit
2. One of the conditions for marrying under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 is that the male must have completed the age of 21 years and the female the age of 18 years
3. Any marriage celebrated in other forms may be registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 and both the parties must have completed 21 years of age at the time of registration
4. A divorce petition may be filed if the respondent is undergoing a sentence of imprisonment for seven years or more for an offence under IPC (Indian Penal Code)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

All the above are incorrect

B

All the above are correct

C

B and D are incorrect

D

C and D are incorrect