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GST Council

Consider the following statements:

GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A.
It was introduced by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.
The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and other members include the Union State Minister of Revenue or Finance and Ministers in-charge of Finance or Taxation of all the States.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

	A	Only 1

	B	2 and 3

	C	1 and 3

	D	1, 2 and 3

Your Ans is

Right ans is D

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

GST Council is an apex member committee to modify, reconcile or to procure any law or regulation based on the context of goods and services tax in India.
It is a constitutional body under Article 279A.
It was introduced by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.

Structure

According to the article, GST Council will be a joint forum for the Centre and the States. It consists of the following members:

The Union Finance Minister will be the Chairperson
As a member, the Union Minister of State will be in charge of Revenue of Finance
The Minister in charge of finance or taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State government, as members.

Functions

The GST Council dictates tax rate, tax exemption, the due date of forms, tax laws, and tax deadlines, keeping in mind special rates and provisions for some states.
The predominant responsibility of the GST Council is to ensure to have one uniform tax rate for goods and services across the nation.

Related Question

Tribunal

Consider the following statements:

Part XIV-A of the Constitution provides for the Tribunals.
The Administrative Tribunals Act in 1985 enacted by the Parliament authorises the Central Government to establish Central Administrative Tribunal and the State Administrative Tribunals.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

	A	Only 1

	B	Both 1 and 2

	C	Only 2

	D	Neither 1 nor 2

Your Ans is

Right ans is B

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

Part XIV-A of the Constitution provides for the Tribunals. The provision was added through 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Article 323A and 323B provide for Administrative Tribunals and Tribunals related to other matters respectively.
Under Article 323A, Parliament is empowered to establish Administrative Tribunals for the adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State.
The Administrative Tribunals Act in 1985 enacted by the Parliament authorises the Central Government to establish Central Administrative Tribunal and the State Administrative Tribunals.

Election Commission Of India

ECI is entrusted with conducting elections for?

State Assemblies
Panchayat Elections
Office of Speaker
Office of Vice President

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

	A	1 and 4 only

	B	2 and 3 only

	C	1, 2, 3 and 4

	D	2, 3, 4 only

Your Ans is

Right ans is A

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

State Election Commission holds the election for Municipality and Panchayat.
ECI conducts elections for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies, President and Vice President.

Election Commission Of India

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Election Commission of India (ECI):

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners can be removed by the process of impeachment as that of a Supreme Court Judge.
If difference of opinion arises amongst the CEC and two other Election Commissioners, CEC will have the Veto Power.
The decisions of Election Commission can only be challenged in the Supreme Court of India.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

	A	1 only

	B	2 only

	C	1, 2 and 3

	D	None of the above

Your Ans is

Right ans is D

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

The decisions of the Commission can be challenged in the High Court and the Supreme Court of the India by appropriate petitions. Hecne, statement 3 is wrong.
Only the CEC can be removed by impeachment as that of Judge of Supreme Court, but ECs can be removed by the President on recommendation of CEC.

Election Commission Of India

Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India (ECI):

Expenditure of ECI is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
Article 324 of Indian Constitution has clearly defined the qualification for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
CEC is placed in a distinctly higher position compared to other Election Commissioners.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

	A	3 only

	B	2 only

	C	1, 2 and 3

	D	None of the above

Your Ans is

Right ans is D

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

CEC and other ECs are all placed at the same pedestal. Even in the case of difference of opinion, decision is taken by majority of votes i.e. there is no Veto power vested with the CEC.

Election Commission Of India

. Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Election Commission of India (ECI):

CEC holds the office during pleasure of the President.
Condition of office and tenure of office for the Election Commissioner is provided under Article 324 of Indian Constitution.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

	A	Only 1

	B	Only 2

	C	Both 1 and 2

	D	Neither 1 nor 2

Your Ans is

Right ans is D

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

Condition of office and tenure of office for the Election Commissioner is decided by the President.
Article 324 deals with the power vested in ECI in conducting elections to Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President and the Vice President. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
CEC holds the office till their tenure which is six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. CEC can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament; therefore he does not hold the office as per the pleasure of President.

Model Code Of Conduct

Consider the following statements regarding the Moral Code of Conduct (MCC):

1. MCC is a voluntary document to which only national political parties adhere to.

2. Ministers or other Government officials can’t announce financial grants in any form till MCC is in place.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

	A	1 only

	B	2 only

	C	Both 1 and 2

	D	Neither 1 nor 2

Your Ans is

Right ans is A

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

MCC is a voluntary document to which all political parties adhere to. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Ministers or other Government officials can’t announce financial grants in any form till MCC is in place.

Model Code Of Conduct

Consider the following statements about the Model Code of conduct (MCC):

MCC has a ‘statutory’ backing under Representation of People Act 1951.
The sets of norms have evolved with the consultation of political parties.
It comes into effect from the polling day and ends after the declaration of result.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

	A	1 and 2 only

	B	2 and 3 only

	C	1, 2 and 3

	D	2 only

Your Ans is

Right ans is D

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

It comes into effect from the day on which election schedules are announced, hence statement 3 is incorrect.
It has no legal backing. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.

Model Code Of Conduct

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Model Code of Conduct (MCC):

MCC is not applicable to a ‘caretaker government’ on premature dissolution of State Assembly.
No payments can be made from discretionary funds during the period when MCC is in force.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

	A	Only 1

	B	Only 2

	C	Both 1 and 2

	D	Neither 1 nor 2

Your Ans is

Right ans is B

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

In case of Telangana State Assembly Elections recently, MCC came into force after the premature dissolution of State Assembly. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
As per provisions of MCC, no payments can be made from the discretionary funds during the period when MCC is in force.

Model Code Of Conduct

‘Model Code of Conduct’ is closest in meaning to?

	A	Minimum Code of Conduct

	B	Legal Code of Conduct

	C	Moral Code of Conduct

	D	ECI Notifications

Your Ans is

Right ans is C

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

MCC is closest in meaning to Moral Code of Conduct as it has no legal backing. It can be effectively enforced by the moral authority of leaders.

GST Council

Consider the following statements vis-a-vis ‘GST Council’:

GST Council is a statutory body dealing with deciding the taxes and their rates.
States will have 1/3^rd voting rights and Centre will have (2/3^rd)
Any decisions of the GST Council are taken by more than 50% of the votes cast.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

	A	Only I

	B	I, II and III

	C	I, III

	D	None

Your Ans is

Right ans is D

Your Answer Is Correct

Your Answer Is Wrong

Explanation :

Statement (I) is wrong as it is the outcome of 101st Constitutional Amendment Act and hence is a constitutional body. Statement (II) is wrong as Centre has 1/3^rd voting rights and state his 2/3^rd voting rights. Statement (III) is also wrong, as any decision/resolution needs 75% of the votes cast.

Source: IE, TH

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