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Q1.

Consider the following provisions regarding Centre-State legislative relations in India: 1. The Parliament can make laws on any subject enumerated in the State List for the whole or any part of the territory of India if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. 2. Such a resolution remains in force for a maximum period of five years at a time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
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Q2.

Under Article 356 of the Constitution, President's Rule can be imposed in a State. Consider the following consequences of President's Rule: 1. The President can assume to himself all or any of the functions of the Government of the State. 2. The President can declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament. 3. The President can dissolve the High Court of the State or suspend its constitutional powers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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(A)
1 and 2 only
(B)
2 and 3 only
(C)
1 and 3 only
(D)
1, 2 and 3
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