or destroy the "Basic Structure" of the Constitution. This doctrine acts as a check on the amending power of Parliament.
6. A "Money Bill" can be introduced only in:
a) The Lok Sabha
b) The Rajya Sabha
c) Either House of Parliament
d) The Joint Session of Parliament
Answer: a) The Lok Sabha
Explanation: As per Article 109, a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, and that too, only on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept.
7. The power of the Supreme Court to settle disputes between the Government of India and one or more States falls under its:
a) Original Jurisdiction
b) Appellate Jurisdiction
c) Advisory Jurisdiction
d) Writ Jurisdiction
Answer: a) Original Jurisdiction
Explanation: As per Article 131, the Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States, or between two or more States. This means such disputes can be directly filed with the Supreme Court, not any other court.
8. Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts?
a) The President of India
b) The Prime Minister of India
c) The Chief Justice of India
d) The Parliament
Answer: a) The President of India
Explanation: According to Articles 124 and 217, the President appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. However, the President acts on the advice of the Union Cabinet, which consults with the Collegium of Judges (as per judicial precedents) in making these appointments.
9. If the President wishes to resign, his resignation letter must be addressed to:
a) The Prime Minister
b) The Chief Justice of India
c) The Vice-President
d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: c) The Vice-President
Explanation: Article 56(1) of the Constitution states that the President can resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President of India. The Vice-President immediately communicates this to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
10. The "Leader of the House" in the Lok Sabha is usually:
a) The Speaker
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
d) The senior-most member of the ruling party
Answer: b) The Prime Minister
Explanation: The Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha is usually the Prime Minister, if they are a member of the Lok Sabha. If the PM is a member of the Rajya Sabha, a senior minister who is a member of the Lok Sabha is appointed