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| 4526 |
What is the retirement age of High Court judges?
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62 years
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| 4527 |
On whose consultation are High Court judges appointed?
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Chief Justice of India, Governor of the state, and other senior judges of the High Court
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| 4528 |
Who appoints the Chief Justice and judges of a High Court?
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The President of India
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| 4529 |
Which Article of the Constitution establishes High Courts in states?
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Article 214
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| 4530 |
Who ensures the functioning of the legislative procedures in the state?
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Speaker for Vidhan Sabha and Chairman for Vidhan Parishad
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| 4531 |
Can the Governor dissolve Vidhan Parishad?
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No, it is a permanent House
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| 4532 |
Can the state legislature legislate during national emergency on State List subjects?
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Yes, Parliament can legislate, and state powers are suspended
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| 4533 |
Can the state legislature amend the Constitution?
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No, only Parliament can amend the Constitution
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| 4534 |
Can the Governor reserve a bill for the President’s consideration?
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Yes, under Article 200
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| 4535 |
Can a member of Vidhan Sabha also be a member of Vidhan Parishad?
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No, one cannot be a member of both Houses simultaneously
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| 4536 |
Who controls financial matters in the state?
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Vidhan Sabha, especially for passing the annual budget
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| 4537 |
Can the state legislature punish for breach of privilege?
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Yes, members or outsiders obstructing legislative work can be punished
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| 4538 |
Can a non-member participate in state legislature proceedings?
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Yes, with permission, but cannot vote
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| 4539 |
Can the state legislature make laws on State List subjects?
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Yes, exclusively
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| 4540 |
Can the state legislature make laws on subjects in the Concurrent List?
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Yes, but if there is conflict with Parliament, Parliament’s law prevails
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| 4541 |
Can the state legislature make laws on residuary subjects?
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No, residuary subjects are for Parliament
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| 4542 |
Can Vidhan Parishad suggest amendments to money bills?
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Yes, within 14 days, but Vidhan Sabha has the final say
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| 4543 |
Can money bills originate in Vidhan Parishad?
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No, they must originate in Vidhan Sabha
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| 4544 |
Can the Governor dissolve Vidhan Sabha?
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Yes, on the advice of the Chief Minister
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| 4545 |
Can the Governor summon or prorogue the state legislature?
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Yes
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| 4546 |
Who nominates members to Vidhan Sabha?
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In some states, the Governor can nominate members from the Anglo-Indian community (now abolished by the 104th Amendment)
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| 4547 |
Who nominates members to Vidhan Parishad?
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The Governor, for distinguished people in literature, science, art, or social service
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| 4548 |
Is the Vidhan Parishad a permanent body?
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Yes, one-third of its members retire every two years
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| 4549 |
What is the term of Vidhan Parishad members?
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Six years
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| 4550 |
Can Vidhan Sabha be dissolved before its term?
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Yes, by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
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