15 May 2023 Static Quiz

Ans b
Fazl Ali Commission submitted its report in September, 1955 and broadly accepted language
as the basis of reorganization of the states. But it rejected the theory of ‘one language–one
state’. Its view was that the unity of India should be regarded as the primary consideration
in any redrawing of the country’s political units. It identified four major factors that can be
taken into account in any scheme of reorganization of states:
(a) Preservation and strengthening of the unity and security of the country.
(b) Linguistic and cultural homogeneity.
(c) Financial, economic and administrative considerations.
(d) Planning and promotion of the welfare of the people in each state, as well as of the
nation as a whole.
The Commission suggested the abolition of the four-fold classification of states under the
original Constitution and creation of 16 states and 3 centrally administered territories.

Ans d
Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 provides for setting up of tribunals for
adjudication of inter-state river water disputes.
As per the amendment bill, inter-state river water disputes will first go to a Dispute
Resolution Committee. In case no settlement is reached, the case will be referred to a
tribunal.

Ans b
Article 257 – The executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or
prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union.

Ans d
All the statements are incorrect
He appoints the Advocate General and members of State Public Service Commission (SPSC).
However, he can only remove Advocate general and not members of the SPSC, because they
can only be removed by the President on the report of Supreme Court.
Governor himself is the Chancellor of Universities in the state concerned, however he
appoints the Vice – Chancellor to the state Universities.
As per the constitution, governor can constitute State Finance Commission only after a
period of five years. The Provision to constitute before the period of five years or as it may
deem fit is only available with the President in respect to the National Finance Commission.

Ans a
In his oath of office, the Chief Minister swears:
1. to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India,
2. to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India,
3. to faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of his office, and
4. to do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law,
without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.
In his oath of secrecy, the Chief Minister swears that he will not directly or indirectly
communicate or reveal to any person(s) any matter that is brought under his consideration
or becomes known to him as a state minister excepts may be required for the due discharge
of his duties as such minister.