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done Special Provisions - Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Gujrat and Other Total Questions - 50

• question_answer1)
  The Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India was signed by its ruler Maharaja Hari Singh and
  A)
  Vallabhbhai Patel           done clear
  B)
  Jawaharlal Nehru done clear
  C)
  B.R. Ambedkar   done clear
  D)
  Rajendra Prasad done clear
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• question_answer2)
  The Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir prepared a Constitution which came into force on January 26, 1957. It declared the state of Jammu and Kashmir as

  1. An integral part of India

  2. A state as any other state

  3. A state with a status of its own under Article 370 of the Constitution of India

  4. A state with its own separate constitution

  Choose the code with the correct options.
  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  The Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh and Pandit Nehru was accepted by the Governor-General Lord Mountbatten on
  A)
  October 25, 1947            done clear
  B)
  October 26, 1947 done clear
  C)
  October 27, 1947            done clear
  D)
  October 28, 1947 done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Under the Instrument of Accession, the state of Jammu and Kashmir surrendered three subjects to the Union of India. Which of the following was one of the three?
  A)
  Defence             done clear
  B)
  External Affairs done clear
  C)
  Agriculture                     done clear
  D)
  Communications done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives the state of Jammu and Kashmir a special status?
  A)
  365                               done clear
  B)
  369 done clear
  C)
  370    done clear
  D)
  371 done clear
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• question_answer6)
  The nature of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is
  A)
  Permanent                     done clear
  B)
  Temporary done clear
  C)
  Transitional                    done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. Parliament can make laws for the state of Jammu and Kashmir for those matters in the Union List and the Concurrent List which correspond to the matters which are specified in the state's Instrument of Accession.

  2. The provisions of Article 1 are applicable to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer8)
  When did the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir approve the state's accession to India?
  A)
  1947                 done clear
  B)
  1952 done clear
  C)
  1953                             done clear
  D)
  1954 done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Consider the following statements about Jammu and Kashmir and choose the correct code:

  1. Jammu and Kashmir is a constitutional state of the Indian Union which has its place in Part I and Schedule IV

  2. The name, area or boundary cannot be changed by the Union without the consent of the state legislature

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2. Both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer10)
   The residuary powers, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, belong to
  A)
  Union Parliament            done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Governor of state            done clear
  D)
  State Legislature done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Unions preventive detention powers lie with
  A)
  The Union Government        done clear
  B)
  The President done clear
  C)
  The Governor                 done clear
  D)
  The State Legislature done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The state of Jammu and Kashmir has to show respect to the National Flag, National Anthem and the Constitution of India.

  2. The state of Jammu and Kashmir has its own identity.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.     done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which of the following Emergencies cannot be declared in the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
  A)
  Emergency under Article 352 done clear
  B)
  Emergency under Article 359 done clear
  C)
  Emergency under Article 360 done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Amendment to the Constitution does not apply regarding the state of Jammu and Kashmir unless
  A)
  Extended by the Parliament done clear
  B)
  Extended by the Union Council of Ministers done clear
  C)
  Extended by the State Council of Ministers done clear
  D)
  Extended by the Presidential order done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Like any other High Court, the Jammu and Kashmir high court can issue writs only in cases of

  1. Enforcement of fundamental rights

  2. Abandonment of general rights Choose the correct code.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.       done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which one of the following are not generally applicable to the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
  A)
  Special leave jurisdiction of the Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  Jurisdiction of the Election Commission done clear
  C)
  Jurisdiction of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. Every permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir who has migrated to Pakistan if he returns to the state is considered to be a citizen of India

  2. Every permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir who has migrated if he does stay there permanently is not to be considered a citizen of India.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The President can suspend the Constitution of the state of Jammu and Kashmir on grounds of Article 365

  2. The President cannot suspend the constitution of the state of Jammu and Kashmir on grounds of Article 365

  A)
  Only 1 is true. done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer19)
  The President's rule in the State of Jammu and Kashmir is applicable under the provision of
  A)
  The Constitution of India done clear
  B)
  The Constitution of the state of Jammu and Kashmir done clear
  C)
  The Presidential order done clear
  D)
  The law of the state legislature done clear
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• question_answer20)
  When was the President's rule in the state of Jammu and Kashmir imposed for the first time?
  A)
  1984                 done clear
  B)
  1986 done clear
  C)
  1986     done clear
  D)
  1987 done clear
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• question_answer21)
  When was the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly elected by the people of the state?
  A)
  In September-October, 1951 done clear
  B)
  In September-October, 1952 done clear
  C)
  In September-October, 1953                                  done clear
  D)
  In September-October, 1954                                 done clear
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• question_answer22)
  When did the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution come into force?
  A)
  26 January, 1950           done clear
  B)
  26 January, 1951 done clear
  C)
  26 January, 1956           done clear
  D)
  26 January, 1957 done clear
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• question_answer23)
  All the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir are the citizens of India, though the very definition of 'permanent' can be changed by
  A)
  The Parliament of India         done clear
  B)
  The President of India done clear
  C)
  The State's legislature            done clear
  D)
  The Governor of the state done clear
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• question_answer24)
  The legislature of Jammu and Kashmir consists of
  A)
  Legislative Assembly only       done clear
  B)
  Legislative Council only done clear
  C)
  Both a and b                 done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer25)
  The Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir consists of
  A)
  40 members                   done clear
  B)
  38 members done clear
  C)
  36 members                   done clear
  D)
  30 members done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
  A)
  People elect the Governor. done clear
  B)
  President appoints the Governor. done clear
  C)
  Prime Minister in consultation with the Council of Ministers done clear
  D)
  State's Chief Minister in consultation with the Council of Ministers done clear
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• question_answer27)
  The tenure of the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is
  A)
  Four years                      done clear
  B)
  Five years done clear
  C)
  Six years                       done clear
  D)
  Seven years done clear
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• question_answer28)
  The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir consists of
  A)
  One chief justice and one judge done clear
  B)
  One chief justice and two or more other judges done clear
  C)
  Only one judge done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer29)
  The amendment of the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir can be made through the introduction of an amending bill. The amending bill is introduced in the:
  A)
  Legislative Assembly only done clear
  B)
  Legislative Council only done clear
  C)
  In both the Houses at the same time done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The official language of Jammu and Kashmir is Urdu.

  2. An amendment bill in the state legislature requires two-thirds of the total membership of each House.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer31)
  For which of the following regions has a separate development board in Maharashtra been established?
  A)
  Vidarabha                      done clear
  B)
  Marathwada done clear
  C)
  a' and 'b'                        done clear
  D)
  none of the above done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Who is authorized to provide for a development board in Maharashtra?
  A)
  President                        done clear
  B)
  Maharashtra Assembly done clear
  C)
  Parliament                    done clear
  D)
  Parliament done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Who has the responsibility for establishment of the development board to be placed in the Maharashtra Assembly?
  A)
  Development Minister          done clear
  B)
  Chief Minister done clear
  C)
  Governor                     done clear
  D)
  Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer34)
  For which of the following area in Gujarat, has a development board been established:
  A)
  Kutch                done clear
  B)
  Saurashtra done clear
  C)
  A 'and'               done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer35)
  To whom has the responsibility been given by the President to prepare the annual report to be placed in the Gujarat Assembly?
  A)
  Governor                       done clear
  B)
  Development Minister done clear
  C)
  Chief Minister                 done clear
  D)
  Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The Governor has discretionary powers for Kohima.

  2. The Governor has discretionary powers for Tuensang.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Tuensang is the area of which the Governor has a special responsibility. Which one of the following does not cover that responsibility?
  A)
  Good governance done clear
  B)
  Peace and progress done clear
  C)
  Giving freedom to the hostile groups in the region done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Who elects the members from Tuensang area for the Nagaland Assembly?
  A)
  Voters of the area done clear
  B)
  Heads of the families of the area done clear
  C)
  Regional councils of 35 members done clear
  D)
  Nominated by the Governor done clear
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• question_answer39)
  What is the special responsibility of the Governor with regard to the State of Nagaland?
  A)
  Law and order in the face of hostile Nagas done clear
  B)
  Economic development done clear
  C)
  Health care done clear
  D)
  Education done clear
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• question_answer40)
  The Parliament of India will not make laws on the following unless the Nagaland Legislative Assembly so decides
  A)
  Religious practices of the Nagas done clear
  B)
  Modernizing the state done clear
  C)
  Naga customary laws done clear
  D)
  Ownership of land and its resources done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Who is empowered to provide for the creation of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly members for tribal areas?
  A)
  Tribal Area Minister           done clear
  B)
  President of India done clear
  C)
  Governor of Assam            done clear
  D)
  Chief Minister of Assam done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Who is empowered to provide for the creation of a committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly members for hill areas of the state?
  A)
  Hill Area Minister done clear
  B)
  President of India done clear
  C)
  Governor of Manipur done clear
  D)
  Chief Minister of Manipur done clear
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• question_answer43)
  To whom is the annual report about the administration of the Hill areas of Manipur submitted?
  A)
  Governor                       done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Chief Minister of Manipur      done clear
  D)
  Hill Area Minister done clear
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• question_answer44)
  For which state is the central university provided through Article 371E?
  A)
  Manipur             done clear
  B)
  Andhra Pradesh done clear
  C)
  Assam               done clear
  D)
  Nagaland done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Who is empowered to provide for equitable opportunities in matters of public employment and education (and for this different provisions can be made)
  A)
  Governor of Andhra Pradesh done clear
  B)
  Governor of Telangana done clear
  C)
  President of India done clear
  D)
  Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer46)
  What is the number of members fixed for the Silddm Legislative Assembly?
  A)
  25                                 done clear
  B)
  30 done clear
  C)
  35                                 done clear
  D)
  40 done clear
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• question_answer47)
  How many members comprise Sikkim's share in the Lok Sabha?
  A)
  One                  done clear
  B)
  Two done clear
  C)
  Three                done clear
  D)
  Four done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Through which amendment was Sikkim made a full state of India?
  A)
  35th Amendment            done clear
  B)
  36th Amendment done clear
  C)
  37th Amendment            done clear
  D)
  38th Amendment done clear
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• question_answer49)
  In which of the following states has a development board been established?
  A)
  Arunachal Pradesh done clear
  B)
  Sikkim done clear
  C)
  Goa done clear
  D)
  Karnataka-Hyderabad region done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Goa legislative Assembly consists of:
  A)
  30 members                   done clear
  B)
  35 members done clear
  C)
  40 members                   done clear
  D)
  45 members done clear
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