As per reports, some state governments in India have put a ban on the sale of Ammonium Nitrate or its other combinations in the open market as the same is being used by some people as an explosive. The ban on open sale of such chemicals can be put under which of the following Acts?

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• Consider the following statements: 1. In India, only the President, but not the Governors of the States, has the power to pardon, commute or suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offence. 2. In India, though the Governor of a State is its constitutional head during normal times, he acts as the agent of the Centre during periods of Emergency in the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2005]
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• In India both direct and indirect taxes are levied by the Central and State Government. Which of the following is levied by the State Governments? [Railway Apprentices' Exam 1993]
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• Which of the following acts is in vogue in India is against the thinking of raising school fee as per demand of the market forces?
• Which of the following statements regarding Judiciary in India are correct ? 1. Supreme Court of India is free from the control and influence of Legislature and Executive. 2. Subordinate courts are at the head of the judicial hierarchy of the State. 3. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 4. A High Court can withdraw a case from a subordinate court and can deal with the case itself if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial point of constitutional law.
• Which among the following is/are the feature (s) of a Federal State? [NDA 2008] 1. The powers of the Central and the State (Constituent Unit) Governments are clearly laid down 2. It has an unwritten Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
• With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament. 2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State. 3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements. Which of the statements given above are correct?