Q691. Identify the exception. Which of the following is NOT considered a valid ground for the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356 as per the Bommai case?
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944 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian polity and governance are on this page, in 12 chapters. They cover the framing of the Constitution, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles, the Union executive, Parliament and the judiciary, Union-State relations, emergency provisions, local government, constitutional bodies, public policy and the vigilance and accountability institutions. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
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Q692. A law made by the Parliament or the President during President’s Rule in a state remains operative:
Explanation
Any law made by Parliament or the President for a state during President’s Rule remains in force even after the rule is revoked. It does not automatically expire. The law continues until it is specifically repealed, altered, or amended by the State Legislature. This ensures administrative continuity and allows the state to decide whether to keep the central-made laws.
Q693. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The President can proclaim a National Emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression.
Reason (R): Article 352 allows the proclamation if the President is satisfied that there is an imminent danger thereof. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The President can proclaim a National Emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression.
Reason (R): Article 352 allows the proclamation if the President is satisfied that there is an imminent danger thereof. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Article 352 allows the President to proclaim a National Emergency if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. This means the emergency can be declared before the actual event occurs. This preemptive power is crucial for the government to take necessary defensive measures to protect the country’s security effectively.
Q694. Consider the following statements regarding the 1975 internal emergency:
I. It was the only emergency in India declared on the grounds of internal disturbance.
II. It resulted in the immediate suspension of all Fundamental Rights without exception.
III. It led to the centralization of power and subsequent enactment of the 42nd Amendment.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
I. It was the only emergency in India declared on the grounds of internal disturbance.
II. It resulted in the immediate suspension of all Fundamental Rights without exception.
III. It led to the centralization of power and subsequent enactment of the 42nd Amendment.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
Explanation
The 1975 emergency was uniquely declared on the grounds of internal disturbance. It led to a significant centralization of power and the enactment of the Forty-second Amendment. While it initially suspended the enforcement of many rights, the subsequent reaction led to the Forty-fourth Amendment, which protected Articles 20 and 21 from ever being suspended again, ensuring essential legal protections remain.
Q695. Under Article 359, if the right to move courts for enforcement of Fundamental Rights is suspended, what happens to the Fundamental Rights themselves?
Explanation
Under Article 359, the Presidential order suspends the right to approach the court for the enforcement of specified Fundamental Rights. This means that while the rights themselves are not deleted or theoretically suspended, they are rendered non-justiciable for the duration of the order. Citizens cannot seek legal remedies for their violation, effectively making the rights unenforceable in a court.
Q696. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Article of Emergency | Grounds of Declaration |
|---|---|
| A. Article 352 | i. Threat to financial stability |
| B. Article 356 | ii. War or external aggression |
| C. Article 360 | iii. Failure of constitutional machinery |
| D. Article 365 | iv. Failure to comply with Union directions |
Explanation
The Indian Constitution specifies distinct grounds for different types of emergency declarations. Article 352 is for war or external aggression. Article 356 is for the failure of constitutional machinery in a state. Article 360 covers threats to financial stability. Article 365 provides that failure to follow Union directions is a ground for deemed constitutional failure, justifying President’s Rule.
Q697. Consider the following situations regarding the imposition of Article 356:
I. Maladministration in the state.
II. Serious allegations of corruption against the Chief Minister.
III. No party securing a majority in the state assembly elections.
Which of the combinations above provides a constitutional ground for imposing President’s Rule?
I. Maladministration in the state.
II. Serious allegations of corruption against the Chief Minister.
III. No party securing a majority in the state assembly elections.
Which of the combinations above provides a constitutional ground for imposing President’s Rule?
Explanation
President’s Rule can be imposed in a state when there is a hung assembly and no party can form a stable government. However, maladministration or allegations of corruption against a Chief Minister are not considered valid constitutional grounds for invoking Article 356. The provision is strictly intended for situations where the constitutional machinery itself has broken down beyond ordinary repair.
Q698. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State Legislative Assembly cannot be dissolved merely upon the issuance of a proclamation of President’s Rule.
Reason (R): The S.R. Bommai judgment requires that dissolution can only occur after the proclamation is approved by both Houses of Parliament. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State Legislative Assembly cannot be dissolved merely upon the issuance of a proclamation of President’s Rule.
Reason (R): The S.R. Bommai judgment requires that dissolution can only occur after the proclamation is approved by both Houses of Parliament. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Based on the S.R. Bommai judgment, a State Legislative Assembly cannot be dissolved immediately when President’s Rule is proclaimed. The President can only suspend the assembly. Dissolution can only occur after both Houses of Parliament have approved the proclamation. This rule serves as a safeguard, ensuring that the assembly’s existence is protected until the central action is legislatively validated.
Q699. Select the correct order of the Presidents who signed the proclamations for the National Emergencies of 1962, 1971, and 1975 respectively.
Explanation
The Emergencies of 1962, 1971 and 1975 were proclaimed by President S. Radhakrishnan, V. V. Giri and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed respectively.
Q700. During a National Emergency, what is the maximum duration for which the state executive can be directed by the Union?
Explanation
During a National Emergency the Union can give directions to a State on how its executive power is to be used, and this lasts as long as the Emergency is in operation.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 691 | (a) A massive defeat of the ruling state party in the Lok Sabha elections. |
| 692 | (b) Permanently, unless repealed or altered by the State Legislature. |
| 693 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 694 | (d) I, II and III |
| 695 | (c) They remain alive in theory, but the remedy to enforce them is suspended. |
| 696 | (c) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 697 | (b) III only |
| 698 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 699 | (a) S. Radhakrishnan, V.V. Giri, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed |
| 700 | (c) As long as the emergency is in operation |
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
- The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
- Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
- Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
- Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
- The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.