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116. The Supreme Court passed the special judgement that the basic tenets of our Constitutions cannot be changed by the Parliament by any amendment in the
A. Keshavanand Bharathi Case
B. Gokalnath Case
C. Balananda Saraswati Case
D. Minerva Mills Ltd & others
Explanation:
117. The President rule can be proclaimed in a state
A. When a bill introduced by the state government in the State Legislature is defeated.
B. If the President, on receipt of report from the Governor of the state is satisfied that a situation is likely to arise in which the Government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
C. If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the state, or otherwise, is satisfied that situation has arisen in which the Government of the state cannot ne carried on in accordance with the provsions of the Constitution.
D. when the Governor and the Chief Minister of a state differ on many matters
Explanation:
118. Which of the following is not correct ?
A. The Supreme Command of the Dedence Forces is vested in the President.
B. The Three Chiefs of Staff are under the direct control of the President.
C. The responsibility of National Defence rests with the Union Cabinet
D. All important questions having a bearing on defence are decided by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
Explanation:
119. The Presidnet nominate 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to
A. their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.
B. their role played in political st up of the country.
C. the ecommendations made by the Vice-President.
D. their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.
Explanation:
120. When the Vice President officiates as President, he draws the salary of
A. President
B. Member of Parliament
C. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D. Both (a) and (C)
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