Article 131 of the Indian Constitution

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Which article deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Article 356
Article 32
Article 226
Article 131 (correct)

Under which articles can the constitutional validity of Central Acts be challenged?

Articles 32 and 356
Articles 131 and 226
Articles 131 and 356
Articles 226 and 32 (correct)

In which case did the Supreme Court establish a clear division of powers between the Centre and States?

State of Rajasthan vs Union of India (1977) (correct)
Both of these cases
Neither of these cases
S. R. Bommai vs Union of India (1994)

Under which article can the Union Government impose President's rule in a State?

<p>Article 356 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Supreme Court, under what conditions can President's rule be imposed in a State?

<p>"If it is satisfied that the Government of the State has ceased to function in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution." (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Article 131 deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Challenging Constitutional Validity of Central Acts

Articles 32 and 136 can be used to challenge the constitutional validity of Central Acts.

Division of Powers between Centre and States

The Supreme Court established a clear division of powers between the Centre and States in the State of Rajasthan vs. Union of India case.

President's Rule in a State

According to Article 356, the Union Government can impose President's rule in a State.
The Supreme Court ruled that President's rule can be imposed in a State if the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.