History and Making of Indian constitution-Test 4

Answer: Option A

Explanation

President is the constitutional head of the Government of India. The Constitution of India provides for a President of India (Article 52) who shall be vested with executive power of the union exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him (Article 53).

Answer: Option D

Explanation

The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the establishment of a 'federation of India', to be made up of both British India and some or all of the 'princely states'. It also provided for the establishment of a federal court.

This act provided for the establishment of a federal Public Service Commission, provincial Public Service Commission and joint Public Service Commission for two or more provinces.

Answer: Option C

Explanation

With the aim of protecting the peace and unity of the country, three types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution. The President can declare these three types of emergencies:

1. National Emergency under Article 352
2. State Emergency under Article 356
3. Financial Emergency under Article 360

Answer: Option B

Explanation

Lotus is the national flower of India. It (nelumbo nucifera garets) is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture. The Lotus symbolises divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment.

Answer: Option C

Explanation

The Indian states reorganised on the linguistic basis in the year 1956 though, states reorganisation Act of 1956. It was a major reform of the boundaries of lndias states and territories, organising them along linguistic lines. It was passed by the Parliament to give effect to the recommendations of the Fazal Ali Commission. Andhra Pradesh was the first state formed on the basis of language.