Which one of the following is the main source of revenue in the states?
Property tax
Excise duty
Sales tax
None of the above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. ->
Sales tax
: C
Question 2.
Which of the following states are involved in disputes over sharing of river water?
Andhra Pradesh and
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh and
Gujarat
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. ->
Both (a) and (b)
: C
Question 3.
Which one of the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission set up in 1998 is incorrect?
The commission
enjoys a statutory status
The commission is
a multi-member body
The main focus of
the commission shall be on implementation of the prevention of corruption act
Amend the criminal
law
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. ->
Amend the criminal
law
: D
Question 4.
The Chief Justice of India can recommend names for appointment as judges of state high court
In his discretion
In consultation
with two senior-most judges of Supreme Court
In consultation
with four senior-most judges of Supreme Court
In consultation
with any two judges of Supreme Court
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
In consultation
with two senior-most judges of Supreme Court
: B
Question 5.
Who was the chairman of the all party committee on state funding of elections set up in may 1998?
Som Nath Chatterji
Inderjit Gupta
Dr. Manmohan Singh
R. Muthiah
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
Inderjit Gupta
: B
Question 6.
Bal Thackray, Shiv Sena supremo, was disenfranchised by the Election Commission on grounds of inciting hatred among communities during the election for a period of
Five years
Six years
Four years
Three years
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
Six years
: B
Question 7.
The bill which authorizes the government to incur the expenditure is known as
Appropriation bill
Finance bill
Money bill
None of the above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. ->
Appropriation bill
: A
Question 8.
When there is no majority party in the state legislative assembly, the principal consideration governing the appointment of a Chief Minister by the Governor of the state is the
Ability of the
person who is most likely to command a stable majority
Largest political
party in the legislative assembly
The loyalty and
support of the party members to their respective party programme
None of the above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. ->
Ability of the
person who is most likely to command a stable majority
: A
Question 9.
The law commission which recommended major electoral changes was headed by
Justice B.P.
Jeevan Reddy
Justice J.S. Verma
Justice Wadhwa
None of the above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. ->
Justice B.P.
Jeevan Reddy
: A
Question 10.
When an advance grant is made by the Parliament pending regular passage of the budget, it is called