11. In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to frame charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

2 and 3 only

12. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment 





Answer & Solution

Answer:

need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months

13. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of 
1. Ordinary Legislation
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment Bill


Select the correct answer using the codes given below :





Answer & Solution

Answer:

1 only

14. In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas.
2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

1 and 2 only

15. Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States

2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory
4. A dispute between two or more States


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Answer & Solution

Answer:

1 and 4