11) A change in distribution of powers between the Centre and the States can be done by:
(a) the Central Government
(b) the federating units by themselves
(c) amending the Constitution
(d) None of the above
12) In which respect have the Centre-State relations been specifically termed as ‘municipal relations’ ?
(a) Centre’s control of the State in the legislative sphere
(b) Centre’s control of the State in financial matters
(c) Centre’s control of the State in administrative sector
(d) Centre’s control of the State in planning process
13) Which of the following are true?
I. Only some States in India have Legislative Councils.
II. Some members of Legislative Councils are nominated.
III. Some members of Legislative Councils are directly elected by the people.
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and III
(d) I, II and III
14) The Vidhan Sabha is :
(a) the permanent house’ of State Legislature
(b) indirectly elected
(c) subject to dissolution
(d) has little importance in the State Government
15) Who among the following is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution?
(a) Public Prosecutor
(b) Solicitor General
(c) Advocate General
(d) Attorney General
16) What do you understand by the dual role of the Governor?
(a) Constitutional and real Executive
(b) Head of a State and head of government under certain circumstances
(c) Belonging to Central as well as State Executive
(d) Constitutional ruler and an agent of the Centre
17) The Cabinet System of Government originated in
(a) Britain
(b) USA
(c) France
(d) Sweden
18) The President of India can be removed from office by impeachment for
(a) violation of the Constitution of India
(b) failure to follow the advice given by the Supreme Court
(c) failure to pay income-tax
(d) contempt of court
19) The Contingency Fund of India has been placed at the disposal of the
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Comptroller and Auditor General
(d) Home Ministry
20) The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of
(a) the Rajya Sabha
(b) the Lok Sabha
(c) the State Legislative Assemblies
(d) both Houses of Parliament