Static Quiz 05 February 2025 (Indian Polity) 

Q1.c
Explanation:
• Usually, the members of the state legislature, either the legislative assembly or the legislative council, are appointed as ministers.
• A person who is not a member of either House of the state legislature can also be appointed as a minister. (Hence, Statement-I is correct.)
• But, within six months, he must become a member (either by election or by nomination) of either House of the state legislature, otherwise, he ceases to be a minister. (Hence, Statement-II is not correct.)

Q2.b
Explanation:

1. In case of vacancy in both the offices, a member appointed by the Governor performs the duties of the Speaker.
◦ This statement is correct. As per Article 180, if both the Speaker’s and Deputy Speaker’s offices are vacant, a member appointed by the Governor performs the duties of the Speaker.
2. They are neither entitled to vote in the first instance nor provide a casting vote when a resolution for their removal is under consideration.
◦ This statement is incorrect. As per Article 181, the Speaker or Deputy Speaker can speak, take part in the proceedings, and be entitled to vote in the first instance on such resolution or any other matter during such proceedings but not in the case of an equality of votes.
3. While the Deputy Speaker submits his resignation to the Speaker, the latter does it to the Governor of the State.
◦ This statement is incorrect. The Speaker submits his resignation to the Deputy Speaker, not to the Governor.
So, two statements are incorrect. The answer is: (b) Only two

Q3.c
Explanation:
The financial powers and functions of the Governor are:
• He ensures that the Annual Financial Statement (state budget) is laid before the state legislature.
• Money bills can be introduced in the state legislature only with his prior recommendation.
◦ The Governor cannot return a money bill for the reconsideration of the state legislature. Normally, the Governor gives his assent to a money bill as it is introduced in the state legislature with his previous permission.
◦ When the Governor reserves a money bill for the consideration of the President, he will not have any further role in the enactment of the bill. If the President gives his assent to the bill, it becomes an Act. This means that the assent of the Governor is no longer required. (Hence, statement 2 is correct.)
• No demand for a grant can be made except on his recommendation. (Hence, statement 1 is correct.)
• The Governor can make advances out of the Contingency Fund of the state to meet any unforeseen expenditure.
• He constitutes a finance commission after every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats and municipalities. (Hence, statement 3 is not correct.)

Q4.a
Explanation:
1. Statement-I: The President has the power to exercise pocket veto over those bills that have been reconsidered by the state legislature.
◦ This statement is correct. The President can exercise pocket veto over bills that have been reconsidered by the state legislature.
2. Statement-II: The Constitution does not make it obligatory for the President to give assent to the reconsidered bills of the state legislature.
◦ This statement is correct. The Constitution does not mandate the President to give assent to such bills.
Given this, the correct option is: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

Q5.b
Explanation:
Abolition/Creation of Legislative Councils:
• Parliament can abolish/create a Legislative Council if the state legislative assembly passes a resolution. (Statement 1 is correct)
• The resolution must be passed by a special majority: majority of the total membership and not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. (Statement 2 is correct)
• This Act of Parliament is not considered a constitutional amendment under Article 368, but passed like ordinary legislation (i.e., by simple majority). (Statement 3 is not correct)