Indian Policy - Questions and Answers

406. Which of the following powers of the Prime Minister with regard to the conduct of Foreign relations are incorrect? 1. he represents the country in various International Conferences 2. he receives the diplomatic envoys of other countries 3. he always heads the Foreign Affairs Ministry 4. he is the only Spokesman of the Government of External Affairs in the Parliament

407. The Preamble enshrines the ideals of �liberty, equality and fraternity� ideals inspired by the

408. Assertion : The State of Jammu and Kashmir has a special status. Reason : Jammu and Kashmir was accorded a special status by the Independence Act 1947. Ans: A is true but R is false # Assertion : The Planning Commission is neither a Statutory Body nor a Constitutional body. Reason : It is established by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet. Ans: A and R are correct and R explains A # Assertion : All doubts and Disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of the President or the Vice-President shall be inquired into decided by the Supreme Court whose decision shall be final. Reason : The Parliament may, by law, regulate any matter relating to or connected with the election of the President or the Vice-President. Ans: A and R are correct but R does not explain A # Assertion : The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President. Reason : The UPSC is a Constitutional body. Ans: A and R are correct but R does not explain A Exp. A Minister of State Government can be dismissed by the Governor on the advice of Chief Minister. # Assertion : The Chief Minister can dismiss a Minister of State Government. Reason : The Chief Minister is the Head of the State Council of Ministers. Ans: A is false but R is true # Assertion : The duty of the CAG is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety. Reason : He has to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the Parliament in the field of Financial Administration. Ans: A and R are correct and R explains A # Following members can participate in the Vice-President elections but not in the Presidential elections

409. Who among the following constitute an exception to the provision of Article 14 (Equality before the Law)? 1. The President 2. The Governor 3. The Prime Minister 4. The Foreign Diplomat

410. Which of the following explicity underline the progress in implementation of Directive Principles of State Policy? 1. Abolition of intermediaries 2. Establishment of Legal Aid Cells 3. Electoral Process 4. Establishment of Panchayati Raj