1. Consider the following statements : 1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review. 2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of the judiciary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a judge of the supreme court of India cannot be rejected by the speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. 2. The constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes 'incapacity and proved misbehaviour' of the judges of the Supreme Court of India. 3. The details of the process of the impeachment of the judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. 4. If the motion of the impeachment of a judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each house of the parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that house and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting.
1 and 2
3 only
3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4
3. Under which schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
Third Schedule
Fifth Schedule
Ninth Schedule
Twelfth Schedule
4. With reference to the constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
The decisions taken by the Election Commision of India while discharging its duties can not be challenged in any court of law
The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the parliament
In the event of grave financial crises in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the cabinet
State Legislatures can not make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of the Union legislature
5. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months predelivery and three months post-delivery paid leave 2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily 3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements
Select the correct answer using the code given below
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3