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291. Which of the following correctly reflects the position of the Upper House of the State Legislature as compared to the position of the Upper House of the Parliament ?
A. 1/3rd members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year while 1/4th members of Legislative Council retire every 18 months.
B. There is no provision for a joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in the states for resolving deadlocks while there is such a prvision in the case of yhe two Houses of Parliament.
C. While no Bill other than a Money Bill can originate in the State Legislative Council, no Bill can originate in the Rajya Sabha.
D. While Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members, the State Legislative Council has none.
Explanation:
292. ""Grants in aid"" is provided to the states for
A. improving the Centre-State relationship.
B. reducing the regional imbalance.
C. improving the development of rural area.
D. implementing various development programmes and rehabilitation.
Explanation:
293. While interpreting the Constitution, the courts are expected to
A. resolve the conflict between the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights.
B. give precedence to Directive Principals over the Fundamental Rights.
C. Give precedence to Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles.
D. interpret the provisions of Directive Priciples and Fundamental Rights as harmoniously as possible.
Explanation:
294. The Supreme Court of India is created by
A. the Constitution
B. a Parliament Act, 1950
C. a Presidential Order, 1951
D. Indian Independence Act, 1947
Explanation:
295. ""Social Security and Social Insurance"" is a subject included in the
A. Concurrent List
B. Residuary powers
C. State List
D. Union List
Explanation:
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