UPSC - 2013
The question asks to identify the correct statement among the given options regarding constitutional provisions related to the Governor, High Court Judges, and Chief Ministers of Union Territories. We need to evaluate each statement based on the Indian Constitution.
C) No procedure laid in the constitution for removal of Governor. The Indian Constitution, under Article 156, states that the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and does not prescribe any specific procedure for their removal.
The question asks about the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi. This is a factual question related to the constitutional provisions and special status of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Correct Option: B) 70 members
The question asks about the appointing authority for the Chief Minister of Delhi. This falls under the constitutional provisions for the administration of Union Territories, specifically Delhi, which has a special status.
Correct Option: B) The President of India appoints the Chief Minister of Delhi as per Article 239AA (5) of the Constitution.
This question tests knowledge of the territorial jurisdiction of various High Courts in India. High Courts in India often have jurisdiction over one or more states and/or Union Territories. It's important to know which High Court serves which region.
Correct Option: C) Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has jurisdiction over both the State of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This is a common arrangement where a High Court of a neighboring state also serves a Union Territory.
The question asks about the legislative status of the Union Territory of Ladakh. To answer this, we need to recall the administrative structure of Indian Union Territories, specifically how Ladakh was constituted and its current governance model.
Correct Option: C) Has no legislature
The Union Territory of Ladakh was formed under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and unlike the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it does not have its own legislative assembly or council of ministers. It is administered directly by the Central Government through a Lieutenant Governor.
The question asks to identify the specific Article of the Indian Constitution that grants the President the power to make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of certain Union Territories. This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions related to the administration of Union Territories.
B) Article 240
Article 240 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of certain Union Territories. These Union Territories include:
These regulations can have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament and can even repeal or amend any Act of Parliament applicable to that Union Territory.
A) Article 239A — This Article was inserted by the 14th Amendment Act, 1962. It provides for the creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union Territories (Puducherry and formerly Goa, Daman & Diu). It does not empower the President to make regulations for peace and good government directly.
C) Article 239AB — This Article was inserted by the 69th Amendment Act, 1991. It deals with the provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, allowing the President to suspend the operation of Article 239AA or any provision of law made in pursuance of that article. It is specific to Delhi and does not grant general regulatory power over other Union Territories.
D) Article 241 — This Article deals with the High Courts for Union Territories. It states that Parliament may by law constitute a High Court for a Union Territory or declare any court in any such territory to be a High Court for all or any of the purposes of this Constitution. It is unrelated to the President's power to make regulations for peace and good government.