The concept of 'Judicial Review' in Indian constitutional law primarily functions to:
AReview all decisions made by subordinate courts
BExamine the constitutional validity of legislative and executive actions
CMonitor the functioning of the lower judiciary
DEnsure separation of powers among all three branches
Correct Answer:
B. Examine the constitutional validity of legislative and executive actions
EXPLANATION
Judicial Review is the power of courts to examine the constitutional validity of laws made by the legislature and actions taken by the executive to ensure they don't violate constitutional provisions.
Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which authority is responsible for coordination of disaster management at the national level?
ANational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
BState Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
CDistrict Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
DMinistry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer:
A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
EXPLANATION
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, is the apex body responsible for disaster management coordination at the national level in India.
Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha?
AArticle 85
BArticle 356
CArticle 72
DArticle 52
Correct Answer:
A. Article 85
EXPLANATION
Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.
The Finance Commission in India is constituted every how many years as per constitutional provision?
A3 years
B4 years
C5 years
D6 years
Correct Answer:
C. 5 years
EXPLANATION
Article 280 of the Constitution mandates constitution of the Finance Commission every 5 years to recommend distribution of revenues between Union and States.
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, what is the maximum time limit for the Central Public Information Officer to provide information to the applicant?
A15 days
B30 days
C45 days
D60 days
Correct Answer:
B. 30 days
EXPLANATION
The RTI Act prescribes a maximum of 30 days for providing information under normal circumstances, with an extension of 20 days possible in complex cases.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the West Bengal State Human Rights Commission?
AInquiring into complaints of human rights violations
BIssuing currency notes
CRecommending preventive measures for human rights protection
DVisiting jails and detention centers
Correct Answer:
B. Issuing currency notes
EXPLANATION
The State Human Rights Commission investigates violations and recommends preventive measures but does not issue currency. Currency issuance is a monetary function of the central bank.
