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Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian constitution?

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The government of India Act, 1935

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The first attempt to introduce a representative and popular element in the governance of India was made through

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Indian Council Act, 1861

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Which of the following acts introduced communal electorate in India?

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Indian Council Act, 1909

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The government of India Act of 1858 transferred the governance of India from the East India Company to the Crown

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By virtue of which Act, dyarchy was introduced in India?

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Government of India Act, 1919

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The instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950s

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Directive principles of the State Policy

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The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on

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the principle of federation and parliamentary system

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The Monopoly of Indian trade of the East India Company was abolished by the

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Charter Act, 1813

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Consider the following Acts in chronological order

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  1. The Regulating Act
  2. Pitt’s India Act
  3. The Charter Act
  4. Indian council Act
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The objective of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 was

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  1. to establish dyarchy in the provinces
  2. The extension of provincial government
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Which all were embodied in the Government of India Act 1935?

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  1. Establishment of an all-Indian Federation
  2. Provincial autonomy, with a government reponsible to an elected legislature
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With reference to the colonial period of India, the trade monopoly of the East India Company was ended by

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The Charter Act of 1813

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Consider the following statements with reference to the provision of Morley-Minto Reform Act in the Colonial India

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  1. The Morley - Minto Reform Act raised the number of additional number of the Central legislature
  2. It introduced the principle of communal representation in the Legislature
  3. It empowered the Legislation to discuss the budget and to move resolutions on it
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Two independent states of India and Pakistan were created by

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The Indian Independence Act

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Assertion : The Government of India Act, 1919 was passed by the British Parliament to introduce Diarchy in the provincial governement

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Reason:

Montague-Chelmford Reforms Committee has recommended the introduction of Diarchy in the provincial government

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The Regulating Act of 1773 was passed by the British Parliament in order to

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  1. Establish parliamentary control over the administration of the East India Company’s territories in India
  2. Make the governor of Bengal as the Governor general of bengal
  3. End of dual system of administration in India
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The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by

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The Regulating Act, 1773

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The Montague-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of

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The government of India Act, 1919

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Assertion :

The government of India Act, 1935 and the Constitution of India are both lengthy document

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Reason:

The Government of India Act, 1935 was taken as a model and substantially incorporated int eh Constitution of India

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Through which one of the following were commercial activities of the East India Company finally put to an end?

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The Charter Act of 1833

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Which of the following vested the Secretary of State for India with Supreme control over the government of India?

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government of India Act, 1858

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Diarchy was first introduced under

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Mont - ford reforms

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Which of the following was/were the main feature(s) of the government of India Act 1919

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  1. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre
  2. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures
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In the federation under the Act of 1935 residuary powers were given to the ?

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governor General

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The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by
the Government of India Act of 1919
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Act - largely based on 1. Indian council Act, 1909 2. Government of India Act, 1919 3. Government of India Act, 1935 4. Indian Independence Act, 1947
Largely based on 1. Morley - Minto reforms 2. Montague - Chelmsford Reforms 3. Simon Commission Report and Joint Select Committee 4. Mountbatten Plan
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Fact
The Nehru Report (1928) had advocated inclusion of fundamental Rights in the constitution of India
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Which Act was described by Jawahar lal nehru as 'Charter of Slavery'?
Government of India Act, 1935
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In which year did the Parliament adopt Indian constitution?
1950
30
Which Act introduced Dyarchy at the centre?
Government of India Act, 1935
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Which was not a member of Cabinet mission?
John Simon
32
Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India?
The Government of India Act, 1935
33
The Constitution of India came into force on
January 26, 1950
34
The Supreme Court of India was setup by the
Regulating Act, 1773
35
The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Scheme provided in the
government of India Act, 1935
36
Which of the following is/are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1. Introduced of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces 2. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre by the provinces
37
The Indian Independence Bill received the Royal Assent on
July 18, 1947
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Who was the Chairman of the Union Power Committee of Constituent Assembly of India?
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
39
What was the basis for constituting the constituent assembly of India?
The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
40
The Constitution of India was adopted was
26th November, 1949
41
Who presided over the first meeting of the constituent assembly?
Sachchidananda Sinha
42
Who among the following was the advisor to the Drafting committee of constituent assembly
B.N Rau
43
The Constituent Assembly of India started functioning from
9th December 1946
44
Who among the following had moved the objective resolution which formed the basis of the Preamble of Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on Dec 13, 1946?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
45
Who among the following was not a member of the constituent assembly ?
jay Prakash narayan
46
The constitution of India was completed on
November 26, 1949
47
How many sessions of the Indian constituent Assembly were conducted for the formulation of Indian Constitution?
11
48
The first day session of Indian Constituent Assembly was chaired by
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
49
How much time the Constituent assembly took to frame the constitution of India?
2 years 11 months 18 days
50
The constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on
29th August, 1947
51
Who was the Chairman of the Provincial constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
Sardar Patel
52
The number of members included in the constitution drafting committee was
Seven
53
the first session of the constitutional Assembly was held on
December 9, 1946
54
Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution
Jawahar lal nehru
55
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of independent India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
56
Deferment of adult franchise for fifteen years was advocated in Constituent Assembly by
Maulana Azad
57
Members of constituent Assembly were
Elected by provincial assemblies
58
Who amongst the following, was the chairperson of the drafting /committee set up by the Constituent Assembly?
Dr. B.R Ambedkar
59
During which constituent assembly deliberately upon and finalise the constitution of India?
December, 1946 --- November 1949
60
How many members were initially there in the Constituent Assembly of India?
300
61
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union constitution committee of the Constituent assembly?
Jawahar lal Nehru
62
The Presidential government operates on the principle of
Separation of Powers
63
Forms of government --- Principles 1. Presidential System 2. Parliamentary System 3. Federal System 4. Unitary System
1. Separation of powers 2. Close relationship between executive and legislature 3. Division of power 4. Concentration of power
64
Which country has unwritten constitution ?
UK
65
The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are
Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary system of government
66
The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages?
Strong state
67
Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government ?
USA
68
The English Crown is an example of
Nominal Executive
69
The declaration the Democracy is a government 'of the people, by the people, for the people' was made by
Abraham Lincon
70
What is Gandhi's definition of 'Ram Raj'?
Sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority
71
The most essential feature of the Parliamentary form of Government is the
independent judiciary
72
Assertion : The constitution of India is a liberal constitution
Reason: It provides Fundamental Rights to individuals
73
At which of its session, did the Congress officially accept the 'Socialist Pattern of Society'?
Avadi Session of 1955
74
In Indian Polity which one is Supreme?
The Constitution
75
In Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the
Legislature
76
Which of the following statements about the federal system in India are correct?
The constitution introduces a federal system as the basic structure of Government There is strong admixture of a unitary bias
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Who among the following gave the following statement about the Indian Constitution?
Alexanderowicz
78
Fact
Indian constitution is quasi-federal
79
Which of the following official documents is related with India?
White Paper
80
Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Presidential Government ?
Single Executive
81
The Cardinal features of political system in India are
1. It is a democratic republic 2. It has a parliamentary form of government 3. The Supreme power vests in the people of India 4. It provides for a unified authority
82
Where was, the concept of written constitution, first born?
USA
83
Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed?
Britain
84
Who called Indian Federalism as the Co-operative Fedralism?
G. Austin
85
The Constitution of India is
partly rigid, partly flexible
86
The concept of judicial review in our constitution has been taken from the constitution of
USA
87
The constitution of India Borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the constitution of
Canada
88
The federal system with strong centre has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from
Canada
89
The Idea of including the Emergency provisions in the Constitution of India has been borrowed from the
Weimar Constitution of Germany
90
The office of of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following?
Ombudsman in Scandinavia
91
Provision of the Constituent of India ---source 1. Directive Principles 2. Emergency Power of the President 3. The Union-State Relations 4. Amendments of the constitution
1. Constitution of Ireland 2. Constitution of Germany 3. Constitution of Canada 4. Constitution of South Africa
92
Indian Constitution has taken certain features of the constitution of the constitutions of other countries. Which country has contributed to the framing of the 'Directive Principles of State Policy'?
Ireland
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Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India?
The Government of India Act, 1935
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Items in the Indian Constitution - Country from which it was derived) 1. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union 2. Fundamental Rights 3. Directive principles of State Policy 4. concurrent List in Union State relations
Canada USA Ireland Australia
95
Of the following words in the Preamble of the Constituent of India which was not inserted through the Constitution (Forty Second) Amendment Act, 1976?
Dignity
96
At the time of enactment of the constitution, whcih one of the following ideals was not included in the preamble?
Socialist
97
Which amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
97
The Preamble of our constitution reads Indian as
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
98
Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words --- 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the preamble?
42nd
99
For which one of the following judgements of supreme court of india, the kesavanada bharati vs state of india case is considered a landmark?
The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
100
In which Amendment, the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and Unity and Integrity of the Nation were added to the Preamble of Constitution of India?
42nd
101
The ideals and objectives outlined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution have been further elaborated in
the chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
102
Which among the following is the correct expression of the term 'Secular' in India?
There is no religion of the State in India
103
Which one of the following describes India a Secular State?
Preamble to the constitution
104
Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble to the constitution of India?
Economic Liberty
105
Which of the following is correct
social equality is guaranteed in our constitution
106
Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian constitution in 1975?
Integrity
107
The Preamble of the Indian constitution adopted on 26th November, 1949 did not included the terms
Socialist, Secular, Integrity
108
Statements included in Preamble
1. The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the preamble 2. It is not justiciable in nature 3. It cannot override the specific provision of the constitution
109
What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26th January, 1950 when the constitutional was inaugrated?
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
110
The word ' Secularism' was inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by
42nd Amendment
111
Indian constitution declares India a Secular State.This means that
The state regards religion as a private affair of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
112
The Preamble to the constitution declares India as
A sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic republic
113
From the following languages listed in the Eighth schedule of the Constitution pick out of the one which is official language of a state
Urdu
114
The item 'Education' belongs to the
Concurrent List
115
How many schedules the Constitution of India Constains?
12
116
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayat Raj?
Article 40
117
Article 1 of the Constitution declares India as
Union of States
118
How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
395
119
Although Union List, State List and Concurrent List cover the entire legislative business, yet the may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on the item?
parliament only
120
Which part of the indian constitution deals with fundamental rights?
part III
121
Part Iv of constitution of India deals with
Directive Principles of State Policy
122
Power, authority and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India
12th
123
How many languages have recognised by the Constitution?
22
124
Article 24 - child labour. Who does a 'child' refer too?
14 years of his/her age
125
Under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, is the 'Annual financial statement' of the economy to be laid by government, on the table of the Parliament before 31st march, every year?
Article 112
126
Which one of the following Articles of the constitution of India has provision for the President to proclaim emergency?
Article 352
127
Schedule Ninth of the Indian Constitution deals with
Certain acts and regulations of State Legislatures dealing with land reforms and abolition of Zamindari
128
The method of Constitutional Amendments is provided in
Article 368
129
Part III of the constitution of India relates to
Fundamental Rights
130
Article 340 of the Constitution of India Provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of
Socially and educationally backward classes
131
The articles of the Constitution of India which deal with directive principles of State Policy are
36 to 51
132
Facts
1. The Article 20 of the Constitution of India state that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act changed as an offence 2. The Article 21 of the Constitution of India lays down that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law
133
With which subject to the Article 5 to 11 of the constitution of India deal?
Citizenship
134
Facts
1. Promote international peace and security 2. Maintain just and honourable relations between nations 3. Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
135
Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the President of India be impeached?
Article 61
136
Schedule in the Constitution of India - Subject 1. First Schedule 2. Eighth Schedule 3. Ninth Schedule 4. Tenth Schedule
1. the State 2. Languages 3. Validation of certain Acts and Regulations 4. Provisions as to disqualification by the ground of defection
137
In which part of the constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
II
138
According to Article 164 (1) of the constitution of India, in three states there shall be a Minister in-charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in-charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in-charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Jharkhand 3. Orissa Not: Punjab
139
The Veerapa Moily commission in its report on administration reforms among other aspects has suggested doing away with which one of the following pairs Articles of the constitution of India?
Article 310 and 311
140
Which Article of the Constitution of India gives precedence to constitutional provisions over the laws made by the Union Parliament/State Legislatures?
245
141
Which one of the following provisions of the Indian constitution deals with the appointment and dismissed of the council of Ministers?
Article 75
142
For distribution of powers between the Union and The states, the constitution of India introduce three lists. Which two of the following Articles govern the distribution of power
Articles 245 and 246
143
The constitution of india does not clearly provide for the 'Freedom of Press' but this freedom is implicit in the Article
19
144
Which Article of the constitution of India deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme court in connection with constitutional cases?
Article 132 read with article 134 A
145
The Tenth Schedule of Indian constitution deals with
Anti-defection Legislation
146
Articles - Provisions 1. Article 54 2. Article 75 3. Article 155 4. Article 164
1. Election of the President of India 2. Appointment of the union prime minister and council of ministers 3. appointment of the Governor 4. Appointment of state chief minister and council of ministers
147
Procedure for creation of Legislative council in States has been described in which Article of the constitution?
Article 169
148
Which of the constitutional provisions lays down the taxes can be neither be levied nor collected without the authority of law?
Article 265
149
Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the constitution are mentioned in
Eleventh Schedule
150
Parts of the Indian Constitution --- Provisions 1. part IV A 2. Part VIII 3. Part IX 4. Part IX A
1. The fundamental duties 2. The Union Territories 3. The Panchayats 4. The Municipalities
151
Article 249 of the Indian constitution deals with
legislative power of the Parliament with respect to a matter in the State list
152
Which provision relating to the Fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children?
Article 24
153
Articles --- Provisions 1. Article 14 2. Article 36 3. Article 74 4. Article 368
1. Right to Equality 2. Directive Principles 3. Council of Minister 4. Amendment Procedure
154
The article of Indian constitution related to abolition of untouchability is
Article 17
155
"It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment". The statement refers to which of the following Articles of the constitution of India?
Article 51 A
156
Which Article of Indian constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizens?
Article 51 A
157
Under which Article of the Indian constitution can be President be impeached?
Article 61
158
election commission of India
324
159
By which name/names is our country mentioned
India and Bharat
160
The constitutional States has been given to Panchayats under Article
243
161
Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Indian Parliament make laws under the Residuary powers?
Article 248
162
The executive power of the state are vested in the governor under Article _______ of the constitution
154 (1)
163
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article _____ of the Constitution of India
280
164
Which Article of the constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to Provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education ?
Article 350 A
165
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
It allocates seats in the Council of States
166
Articles of the Constitution ----- Provisions 1. Article 54 2. Article 75 3. Article 155 4. Article 164
1. Election of the president of India 2. Appointment of the Prime Minister 3. Appointment of the Governor of a State 4. Appointment of the Chief Minister
167
Articles of Indian Constitution --- Provisions 1. Article 16(2) 2. Article 29(2) 3. Article 30(1) 4. Article 31(1)
1. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on th ground of race, religions or caste. 2. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving state aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste language or any of them 3. all Minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institution institution of their choice 4. No person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law
168
The Ninth Schedule to the Indian constitution was added by
1st Amendment
169
Which one of the following articles of the Indian constitution provides that " It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance:"?
Article 355
170
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian constitution lists the names of States and Specifics their therritories?
First
171
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every state shall be so exercise as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?
Article 258
172
Articles of the constitution of india --- Provisions 1. Article 14 2. Article 15 3. Article 16 4. Article 17
1. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India 2. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only or religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them. 3. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State 4. Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
173
Which Article of the Constitution of India says, " No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mines or engaged in any other hazardous employment"?
Article 24
174
The constitution of India has __ parts
22
175
There are ____ articles in the constitution of India
395
176
Facts
Ninth, Tenth, eleventh and Twelfth schedules were added to the constitution of India by the constitution of India by the Constitution (amendment) Acts
177
The Schedule of Constitution of India contains special provision for the administration and control of Schedule Areas in several states?
Fifth
177
Under which one of the following constitution amendment Acts, four languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, there by raising their number to 22?
Constitution ( ninety Second amendment ) Act
178
Which of the following articles cannot be suspended during the national emergency?
Articles 20 and 21
179
in which article of the constitution the Adult Suffrage is recognised?
Article 326
180
In which article of the constitution 'Equal Protection of law' is provided?
Article 14
181
Which of the language is not included in the VIIth Schedule of the constitution?
English
182
The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the constitution of India during the prime ministership of
Jawaharlal Nehru
183
Under which schedule of the constitution of India can be the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void
Ninth Schedule
184
Which Article of the constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice ?
Article 21
185
How does the constitution of India describe India as?
A Union of states
186
Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?
Shah commission
187
Article 1 of the Constitution of India declares india as
Union of states
187
How many union territories are there in India
8
188
Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region (NCR) is
Mathura
189
Which of the following States is a member of the 'Seven Sisters'?
Tripura
190
Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the
36 th Amendment
191
The creation of a new state in India from an existing State involves the consent of the
Legislature of the State Concerned President Parliament
192
The states of the Indian Union can be reorganised or their boundaries altered by
The Union parliament by a simple majority in the ordinary process of legislation
193
Among the following States, which one was formed last?
Punjab
194
Which one of the following is the first State to have been formed on linguistic basis?
Andhra Pradesh
195
What is the correct chronological order in which the following States of the Indian Union were created or granted full statehood?
Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Nagaland Haryana
196
How many states are there in india
28 States and 8 Union territories
197
The power to curve out a new state is vested in
The Parliament
198
Facts
1. The term 'Union of States' has been used in the Constitution because Indian States have no right to recede. 2. The SK Dhar Commission preferred reorganisation of States on administration convenience rather than on linguistic basis 3. The congress Committee under Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya did not favour linguistic basis for reorganisation of states
199
Chronological order according to states formation
1. Sikkim 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Jharkhand
200
Andhra Pradesh was created as a linguistic state in
1953
201
By which one of the following Constitutional amendments delhi has become National Capital Region?
69th amendment
202
The following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in ascending chronological order of their formation and choose your answer from the given codes
Nagaland Haryana meghalaya Sikkim
203
'Uttarakhand' State came into existence on
November 9, 2000
204
Which of the following is Not a union territory
Goa
205
In which year was the State of Jharkhand formed
2000
206
The master plan of National Capital Region (NCR) was approved in
1962
207
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following States as full States of the Indian Union?
nagaland - haryana - Sikkim - Arunachal pradesh
208
Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?
The Parliament
209
With what subject do the Article 5 to 11 of the constitution of India deal?
citizenship
210
In which part of the Constitution details of Citizenship are mentioned?
II
211
Under which of the following conditions are citizenship be provided in India?
One of the following 3 1. One should be born in India 2. Either of whose parents was born in India 3. Who has been ordinary resident of India for not less than five years
212
The brand name of 16 digit unique identification number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be
Aadhar
213
'AADHAR' is a programme
To provide identity to indian residents
214
Which country accepted the policy of Dual Citizenship?
U.S.A
215
Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of fundamental rights?
A writ
216
Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme court to be a Fundamental right
Right to privacy
217
Which of the following writs/orders of the High court/Supreme Court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed?
Quo Warranto
218
Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the constitution of India but has been articulated by the supreme court to be a Fundamental Right?
Right to permanent housing
219
Civil equality imples
Equality before law
220
Who considered the Right to constitutional Remedies as very 'heart and soul' of the Indian constitution?
B.R Ambedkar
221
Which of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom?
Habeas Corpus
222
Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of
Morarji Desai Government
223
Political right does not include which of the following ?
Right to life
224
Which of the following rights is not granted by the Constitution of India at present as a fundamental right?
Right to property
225
Who is the guardian of Fundamental rights enumerated in Indian constitution?
Supreme court
226
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Fundamental Rights'?
Part III
227
Which constitutional amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
44th Amendment
228
Fundamental Rights are not given to
Political sufferers
229
Which one of the following is the the guardian of Fundamental Right?
Judiciary
230
Article of the Constitution --- Fundamental Rights 1. Article 14 2. Article 22 3. Article 25 4. Article 32
1. Right to equality 2. Right of a person under detention 3. Right to Freedom of Religion 4. Right to constitutional Remedies
231
Which of the following are covered under the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of employment of children in factories
232
All the following are Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution except
right to adequate means of livelihood
233
Indian Constitution has given some liberties to its citizens. Which of the following is not true about it. Citizen is free to the liberty of
to do business in any trades in the lsit prepared by Indian Government
234
Right to Education Act (2002) was introduced to help which of the following groups of society/
Children of the age of 6 to 14 years
235
Assertion: The right to property in the constitution of india ceased to be a fundamental rights but it continues to exist as a constitutional right
Reason: fourty-fourth Amendment deleted Article 19f and 31 from Part III and added a new article 300A in Part XII
236
Freedom of the Press in India is
Implied in the right of freedom of expression
237
Which of the following are instances of violation of human rights?
1. A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election 2. A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing operation
238
The provisions relating to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India
Can be amended by two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in the Parliament and ratified by a majority of the State Legislatures
239
The Writ Habeas Corpus is available for
The purpose of releasing from illegal custody persons unlawfully detained
240
With reference to Indian Constitution, consider the following statements
1. Originally, seven Fundamental Rights were listed in the constitution 2. By 44th Amendment, the Janta Party government in 1978-79 deleted the Fundamental Right to property. so there are now only six Fundamental Rights
241
The Fundamental Rights under the Indian constitution are fundamental because
1. They are protected and enforced by the Constitution 2. They can suspended only in the manner prescribed by the constitution 3. They are enforceable against the state Not: They cannot be amended
242
Part III of the Constitution of Indian relates to
Fundamental Rights
243
Facts
1. The Article 20 of the Constitution of India state that no person can be convicted for any office except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence. 2. The Article 21 of the constitution of India state that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law
244
Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005?
Information relating to cabinet papers recordign deliberations of council of ministers
245
Which one of the following is Human Rights as well as a Fundamental right under the Constitution of India?
right to education
246
Under the Article of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, are provided to citizens?
Articles 12 to 35
247
Which of the following is given the power to implement the Fundamental Rights by the constitution?
The Supreme court and High courts
248
Which one of the following is not a fundamental right
Right to property
249
A writ issued by the judiciary enquiring upon the executive to do what it should have done within its stipulated powers is called
Mandamus
250
Under the provisions of Right to Freedom or religion are included
1. Right to propagate religion 2. Right to the Sikhs to wear and carry 'Kripan' 3. Right of the state to legislate for social reforms
251
Which provision of the fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children
Article 24
252
An accused of an offence cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself, which article of Indian Constitution provides for this?
Article 20
253
the Right to property was removed from the list of fundamental Rights enlisted in the Constitution of India through which one of the following Amedments?
44th Amendment
254
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees freedom to press
Article 19
255
Which one of the following rights is available under Article 19(1) read with Article 21?
Right to privacy
256
Right to education to all children betwen the age of 6 to 14 years is
A Fundamental Right
257
Consider the following statements about the 'Right to information (RTI) Act, 2005 and select one which is provided for or specially exempted
1. it is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir 2. Removal of chief Information officer 3. Every Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
258
At present in the Constitution of India Right to property is
legal right
259
Which of the following Fundamental right is not available to foreign citizens?
Right to freedom of expression
260
Which one of the following can not be suspended or restricted even during national emergency?
Right to life and personal liberty right
261
Which one of the following can not be suspended or restricted even during national emergency?
Right to life and personal liberty right
262
Which one of the following writs examins the functioning of Subordinate Courts?
certiorari
263
Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High court?
Protection of the fundamental Rights
264
Which Amendment to the Constitution inserted a new Article 21A providing Right to Education in the constitution?
86 th Amendment
265
Which part of the Indian constitution has been described as the soul of the constitution?
Right to constitutional Remedies
266
'Right to equality' finds a place in the Constitution under
Article 14,15,16,17,18
267
Which of the following Articles of the indian constitution guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens of India in matters relating to public employment
Article 16(1) and 16(2)
268
Which one among the following pairs of articles relating to the Fundamental Rights can not be suspended during the enforcement of emergency under Article 359 of the Indian constitution
Articles 20 and 21
269
Which provision relating to the Fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children
Article 24
270
Facts
the nehru report (1928) had advocated the inclusion of Fundamental Rights in the constitution of India
271
Which one of the following writs is issued during the pendency of proceeding in a court?
Certiorari
272
The word 'Hindus' in Article 25 of the constitution of India does not include?
parsees
273
The 44th Amendment in the Constitution of India removed the following rights from the category of Fundamental Rights
Property
274
Which of the following rights does Indian Constitution not guarantee?
Right of equal home
275
Right to Information (RTI) Act aims at to
Secure access to information from public authorities
276
Which of the following in not a fundamental right
Equal pay for equal work
277
Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
both a and b
278
Right to information is necessary in India because it
1. Increases people's participation in administration 2. Makes administration more accountable to people 3. Makes administration more innovative
279
In the Indian constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. they are
Article 14 to Article 18
280
Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul of the constitution'?
Right to constitutional Remedies
281
Article of the constitution --- Provisions 1. Article 16(2) 2. Article 29(2) 3. Article 30 (1) 4. Article 31(1)
1. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste 2. No citizens shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the state, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them 3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institution of their choice 4. No person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law
282
Article of the Constitution of India --- Provisions 1. Article 14 2. Article 15 3. Article 16 4. Article 17
1. The state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India 2. The state shall not discriminate against any citizen o grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of them 3. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State 4. Untouchability is abolished and its practise in any form is forbidden
283
Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment?
Article 24
284
According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
Only a retired Chief Justice of India
285
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the constitution of India?
Right to Healthy environment, constructed as a part of Right to life under Article 21
286
Which one of the following writs is issued to quash the order of a Court or Tribunal
Certiorary
287
When a proclamation of emergency is in operation, the right to move a court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended. Except
Article 20 and Article 21
288
Fundamental Rights guaranteed under which one of the following Articles of the constitution of India is available only to the citizen of India
Article 19
289
Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts fo the indian constitution
The Directive Principles of State Policy
290
Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, upto what age of children they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education
14 years
291
Which part of the Indian constitution deals with the Directive Principles of the State Policy
part iv
292
Which Directive Principle bears the direct impact of Gandhi's moral philosophy?
Prohibition of the slaughter of cows
293
In which one of the following is promotion of international peace and security mentioned in the Constitution of India?
Directive principles of State Policy
294
The Articles of the constitution of India which deal with Directive Principles of State Policy are
37 to 51
295
By which Amendment act of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Right wherever they come into conflict?
42nd
296
Which of the following are stated as Directive Principles of State Policy by Article 51 of the Constitution of India? The State shall endeavour to
1. Promote international peace and security 2. Maintain just and honourable relation between nations 3. Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
297
Panchayat Raj system in India is laid down under
Directive Principles of State Policy
298
'Equal pay for equal work', has been ensured in the Indian Constitution as one of the
Directive principles of State Policy
299
The concept of Welfare state is included in which part of the Indian Constitution
Directive Principles of State Policy
300
Which of the following is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy
1. Prohibition of liquor 2. Right to work 3. Equal wage for equal work Not : Right to information
301
"The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank's convenience' Who told id?
B.R. Ambedkar
302
Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy ?
The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment
303
The Directive Principles of State Policy are
Non-justicable
304
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish
social and economic democracy
305
Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
51
306
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India
Organising village Panchayats promoting cottage industries in rural areas
307
The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes
Duty to cherish and fallow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement
308
How many Fundamental Duties are in the Indian constitution?
eleven
309
By which amendment Act the Fundamental duties of Citizen are included in Indian constitution?
42nd Amendment
310
Right to education Act 2002 was introduced to help which of the following group of society?
Children of age of 6 to 14 years
311
Facts
1. There are eleven Fundamental duties laid down in the Constitution of India for every citizen for India 2. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for direct enforcement of the Fundamental Duties
312
In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the constitution of India?
1976
313
The 42nd Amendment Act has incorporated into the constitution of India a new chapter on
Fundamental Duties
314
By what term, the ten commandments of 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act are called?
Fundamental duties
315
Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty in India?
to value and preserve the rich heritage of ours composite culture
316
Part IV A of the Constitution
Fundamental Duties
317
Who among the following is appointed by the President
1. Attorney General of India 2. Comptroller and Auditor general 3. Governor of a State
318
Acting Chief Justice fo the Supreme court in India is appointed by the
President
319
Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by
President
320
The electoral college which elects the president of India comprises of
1. Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament 2. Elected members of Legislative Assemblies of all the States 3. Elected members of the legislative assemblies of Delhi and Pondichery
321
The vacancy of the office of the President of india must be filled up within
6 months
322
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme Court of India, on any question of Law?
President
323
The single instance of the unanimous election of the President of India so far, was the election of
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
324
Who among the following are appointed by the President of India?
1. Chairman of the finance commission 2. Administrators of the Union Territories
325
Who among the following is constitutionally empowered to declare a geographical area as a Scheduled Area?
President
326
'He represents the nation but does not lead the nation'. This dictum applies on whom of the following?
President
327
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of Impeachment of the President of india?
Both the Houses of the Parliament
328
The Constitution authorises the President to make provisions for discharge of duties of Governor in extraordinary circumstances under the
Article 160
329
Which one of the following is a constitutional right prerogative of the President of India?
1. Returning an ordinary bill for reconsideration 2. Dissolving the Lok Sabha 3. Appointing the Prime Minister NOT Returning a finance bill for recommendation;
330
Assertion: The President is the part of the Parliament
Reason A bill passed by the two houses of the Parliament
331
The President can be impeached on the grounds of violating the Constitution by
Two houses of Parliament
332
The power of the President to issue ordinance is a relic of
Government of India Act, 1935
333
Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India?
1. Titular and Dejure 2. Constitutional and Nominal
334
All the executive powers in Indian Constitution are vested with
President
335
The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be Scheduled Castes rests with the following
president
336
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of person who occupied the office of the President of India right from beginning?
Rajendra Prasa, S.Radhakrishnan, Zakir Hussain V.V Giri
337
Election to the office of the President is conducted by
The election commission of India
338
If the President of India exercise his power as provided under Article 356 of the constitution is respect of a particular State then
the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the parliament
339
In the event of a vacancy in the offices of both the President and Vice-President of India, the person who performs the duty of a president is
Chief Justice of india
340
According to the constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
341
The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the
Rajya sabha
342
In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?
vice-president
343
Who held the office of the Vice-President of India for two consecutive terms?
Dr. Radhakrishnan
344
Fact
Dispute regarding election of the Vice-President is referred to the Election Commission
345
The Union Executive of India consists of
The President, Vice-President and the council of Ministers only
346
Which one of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India Officiating as President is correct?
He shall cease to be the chairman of the Council of States
347
Facts
1. The Vice-President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of the member's of both houses of Parliament 2. When the Vice-president discharges the functions of the President, he would be entitled to the same emoluments, allowances and privileges to which the President if entitled under the Constitution
348
Facts
1. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college constituting of all the members of the both houses of the Parliament 2. The Constitution is silent about a person who is the duties of the Vice-President during the period of vacancy.
348
The Vice-president of India holds office for a period of
Five Years
349
The Vice-President can be removed by
First an effective majority in the Rajya Sabha and a Simple majority in the Lok Sabha
350
Fact
The vice-president of India continues to be in office even after the expiry of his term till his successor takes over
351
Fact
The Supreme court of India has to took into all disputes with regard to the election of the Vice-President of India
352
Chronology of tenures of Vice Presidents of India
1. V.V Giri 2. G.S Pathak 3. B.D Jatti 4. M. Hidayatullah
353
Who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
the Vice-President
354
Facts
1. A member of the State Legislative can seek election to that office 2. The term of the office of the Vice-president is the same as that of the President
355
A proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice-President can be presented in
The Rajya Sabha
356
Which of the following Vice-Presidents was appointed as the president of the country
1. Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. R. Venkatraman 3. Dr. Zakir Hussain
357
The resolution for removing the Vice-president of Idnia can be moved in the
Rajya Sabha alone
358
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-president of India?
1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Shankar Dayal Sharma
359
Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of a country?
sirimavo bhandharnaike
360
In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the
Confidence of Lok Sabha
361
Which party provided two Prime Minister in two year's time?
Janata Dal
362
What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?
As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
363
Who among the following is the chairman of National Integration council?
The prime Minister
364
Facts
1. The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of the whole cabinet 2. It is on the advice of Prime Minister that the President summons and prorogues Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha
365
Who of the following became Prime Minister of India without becoming a Union Cabinet Minister?
H.D Deve Gowda
366
Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Anti-Defection Bill was Passed?
Rajiv Gandhi
367
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha?
Chaudhary Charan Singh
368
'Shakti-Sthal' is related to whom?
Smt Indira Gandhi
369
It was withdrawal of support by the Congress (I) which was responsible for the resignation of
1. Charan Singh 2. Chandra Shekhar 3. H.D Deve Gowda
370
Which one of the following Prime Minister never faced the Parliament during the tenure?
Chaudhary Charan Singh
371
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister
is an extra-constitution growth
372
Who exercises the actual executive power under the Parliamentary form of Government?
Prime Minister
373
The Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of
The President
374
Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel
375
Jawaharlal Nehru was in his ________ term as Prime Minister of India at the time of his death
Fourth
376
The first non-congress Prime Minister of India assumed the office in the year
1977
377
The prime minister of india , at the time of his/her appointment
need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
378
The Council of Ministers does include
1. Cabinet Ministers 2. Ministers of State 3. Ministers without Portfolio not: cabinet secretary
379
The Union Cabinet is personally responsible to
The President of India
380
The Union Executive of India consists of
The president, Vice-president, and the Council of Ministers only
381
Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
382
If the Finance Minister fails to get the Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, The Prime Minister expected to
Submit the resignation of his/her cabinet
383
The Council of Ministers of Indian Union is collectively responsible to the
Lok Sabha
384
Fact
The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister
385
Who was the Defence Minister of India during the Indo china War of 1962?
V.K Krishna Menon
386
In which one of the following Ministries, the Census Organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
home Affairs
387
Who is called the Father of Indian economic reform?
Manmohan Singh
388
Which one of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and dismissal of the council of Ministers ?
Article 75
389
Which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution restricts the size of the Union Ministry?
91st Amendment
390
Which one of the following is a department in the Ministry of Human Resource development?
1. Department of Elementary Education and Literacy 2. Department of Secondary Education and Higher education 3. Department of Woman and child development Not: Department of technical Education
391
Which one of the following motions can the Council of Ministers of India move?
Confidence Motion
392
The member of Lok Sabha members who can table a 'No Confidence Motion' against the council of Ministers is
50
393
The first Law Minister of Independent India was
B.R. Ambedkar
394
Cabinet means
ministers of Cabinet rank
395
To whom is the council of ministers responsible for
Speaker of Lok Sabha
396
According to India constitution, the Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of
The President
397
Survey of India is under the Ministry of
Science and Technology
398
Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of
Culture
399
Under which one of the Ministers of the Government of India does the Food and Nutrition Board work?
Ministry of Human Resource Development
400
Who among the following have been the Union Finance Minister of India?
1. V.P Singh 2. R. Venkataraman 3. Y.B Chavan 4. Pranab Mukherjee
401
Facts
1. The Council of ministers in the Union of India is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha 2. The member of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are eligible to be the Ministers of the Union Government
402
Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total numbers of the house of the people?
91st
403
Facts
1. The number of Ministers at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18 2. The number of Ministers at the Centre at present is 48
404
Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy?
Prime Minister's Office
405
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the
Union and state Governments
406
What is period of appointment of the comptroller and auditor-general of India?
6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
407
Who is the highest civil servant of the Union government?
Cabinet Secretary
408
The Attorney-General of India is appointed by
the President of India
409
In india, the Comptroller-General of Accounts presents a detailed analytical review of Union Government Accounts to the Finance Ministry every
Year
410
Attorney General
Can: Take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha Speak in the Lok Sabha Cannot be a member of a committee of the Parliament Vote in the Lok Sabha
411
Attorney-General of India
1. He is appointed by the President 2. He must have the same qualification as a required by a Judge of Supreme court 3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of india
412
Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?
Attorney General
413
Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by
President
414
Who among the following can participate in the proceedings of both the houses of parliament
Attorney General
415
Who is known as the first Law officer of India/
Attorney general of India
416
who is known as the second Law Officer of India?
Solicitor General of India
417
The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed by
President
418
The Attorney General of India is a legal advisor to
government of India
419
Who is called the Guardian of Public Purse?
comptroller and Auditor General
420
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is a friend and guide of
Public Access committee
421
Which non-member can participate in the business of either House of Parliament?
The Attorney General
422
Attorney-General :
1. He is appointed by the President of India 2. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a judge of the Supreme court
423
Which one of the following duties is performed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
1. To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India 2. To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts 3. To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing profit and loss accounts Not: To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer
424
What can be the maximum interval between two Sessions of Parliament?
6 months
425
How are legislative excesses of Parliament and State Assemblies checked?
No-confidence motions
426
Which of the following non-member of Parliament has the right to address it?
Attorney general of india
427
In order to be recognised as an official Opposition Group in the Parliament, how many seats should it have?
1/10th the total strength
428
Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament?
Attorney -General of India
429
Age of a candidate to contest parliamentary election should not be lesser than
25 years
430
The Most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that
It also comprises of the President
431
Japan's Parliament is known as
Diet
432
Who said, 'Parliamentary system provides a daily as well as a periodic assessment of the government'?
B.R ambedkar
433
How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament?
2
434
Chinese Parliament is known as
National People's Congress
435
With reference to Indian Parliament, consider the following statements
A member of Lok Sabha can not be arrested by Police under any case when the parliament is in session Members of Indian Parliament have the privilege of exemption from attendance as witness in the law courts
436
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings agaisnt the President of india?
Either house of the Parliament
437
Facts
1. the expenditure to be incurred by the government and the revenue to be collected by way of taxes must be approved by both the Lok sabha and the Rajya Sabha 2. The Charge of impeachment against the President of India can be brought about by any House of the parliament
438
Which of the following has the powers to create a new all India Service?
Parliament
439
Until parliament by law otherwise provide which one of the following constitutes quorum of meeting of either House of the Parliament?
One-tenth of the total number of members of the House
440
Union parliament was attacked by terrorist in
13th December 2001
441
A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for it approval
within 1 month
442
Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by
Judicial Review
443
The quorum of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is
1/10th of the total membership
444
The Indian Parliament consists of
The president Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha
445
Economic Survey is presented in Parliament every year
before the presentation of budget for the coming year
446
Who will decide the Office of Profit?
Union Parliament
447
Which one of the following bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority ?
constitutional Amendment Bill
448
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the Motion of Impeachment of the President of India?
Both the Houses of the Parliament
449
If a member of Parliament becomes disqualified for membership, the decision of his removal is taken by
President in accordance with the opinion of the Election commission
450
Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed?
Britain
451
Secretariat of Parliament of India is
Under Minister of Parliamentary affairs
452
Which non-member can participate in the business of either house of Parliament?
The Attorney General
453
Which of the following statement correctly describes a 'hung parliament?
A parliament in which no party has a clear majority
454
The Union Budget is laid before the two houses of Parliament in accordance with Article no _______ of Indian Constitution?
112
455
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part India for implementing International treaties:
Without the consent of any state
456
In what ways does the Indian parliament exercise control over the administration?
Through Parliamentary Committees
457
Country: Name of the Parliament 1. Netherlands 2. Ukraine 3. Poland 4. Japan
1. states General 2. Supreme Council 3. Sejm 4. Diet
458
Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of the Parliament?
The President of India
459
Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?
Department of Economic Affairs
460
Who is competent to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?
None
461
Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in case of
Setting up of new All India Service
462
The tenure of the Rajya Sabha is
Permanent, with each member term of 6 years
463
What is the term of a member of the Rajya Sabha
6 years
464
The Vice President is the Ex-officio Chairman of
Rajya Sabha
465
The Rajya Sabha is dissolved after
Never
466
The Upper House of the Indian Parliament is known as
The Rajya Sabha
467
Who is the chairman of Rajya Sabha
The Vice-President
468
Which is the House where the Chair person is not the member of that house
Rajya Sabha
469
How many members are nominated by the President in the Rajya Sabha
12
470
According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha
Is not subject dissolution
471
The quorum of Rajya Sabha is
1/10th of the total membership
472
The resolution for the removal of the Vice-president of India can be proposed in
Any house of the Parliament
473
Which one of the following is presided over by one who is not its member?
Rajya Sabha
474
Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of
Fourteen days
475
What could be the maximum time limit for ‘Zero hour’?
1 hour
476
Which one of the following cannot be dissolved but can be abolished?
Nothing
477
Which one of the following states has be lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha
Himachal Pradesh
478
Qualification for being a member of the Rajya Sabha
1. Should be at least 30 years of age 2. Should not hold office of profit under the State Not: should be registered a a voter on the list of voters in the state from which the candidates is to be elected
479
What is the fixed strength of Rajya Sabha
250
480
Special powers of the Rajya Sabha
To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the state list an to create one or more All India Services
481
Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
Amending the Constitution
482
Which are the two states (other than UP) having the highest representation in Lok Sabha?
Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
483
The first mid-term elections for Lok Sabha were held in
1971
484
The Speaker’s vote in the Lok Sabha is called
Casting Vote
485
As per the Constitution of India, how many members are represented by the Union territories in the Lok Sabha?
20
486
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha, as stipulated in the Constitution of India is
552
487
The number of Anglo-Indians who can be nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha is
2
488
Union Budget is always presented first in
The Lok Sabha
489
In the Lok Sabha, unless there is a quorum, the speaker should not conduct the proceedings, to ensure
The Parliamentary Secretariat keeps a watch on the attendance in the House and informs the speaker
490
The council of Ministers of Indian Union is collectively responsible for
Lok Sabha
491
Which of the following states elects only one member of the Lok Sabha
Sikkim
492
The Allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following Census?
1971
493
Facts
1. The total elective membership of the Lok Sabha is distributed among the States on the basis of the population and area of the State 2. The 84th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India lifted the freeze on the delimitation of constituencies imposed by the 42nd Amendment
494
Who holds the power to appoint the nominees for Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha?
President of India
495
What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha?
25 years
496
Who is entitled to take part in the Activities of Lok Sabha?
1. The Comptroller and Auditor general of India 2. The attorney General of India 3. The Solicitor General Not: The secretary to president of India
497
The state wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the 1971 Census. Up to which year does the remain intact?
2026
498
The quorum of Lok Sabha is
1/10th of the total membership
499
The 84th Amendment Act has frozen the total number of existing sets in the Lok Sabha on the basis of 1971 Census. They shall remain unaltered till the first Census to be taken after the year
2026
500
Which one of the following States has the highest number of reserve seats for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?
Madhya Pradesh
501
Rajya Sabha can delay the finance bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period for
Fourteen days
502
To be officially recognised by the Speaker of Lok Sabha as a Opposition Group, a Party or coalition of Parities must have at least
50 members
503
The State of Uttar Pradesh accounts for
80 Lok Sabha seats
504
What could be the maximum time limit of ‘Zero hour’ in the Lok Sabha
1 hour
505
Out of 543 Lok Sabha Constituencies, how many Lok Sabha constituencies are from the States/
530
506
The first female Speaker of Lok Sabha is
Meira Kumar
507
The speaker of the Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resingnation to the
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
508
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by
A resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of the members of the House
509
The number of Lok Sabha members who can table a ‘No Confidence Motion’ against the Council of Members is
50
510
According to the Article 82 of the Constitution of India, the allocation of seats in Lok Sabha to the States is on the basis of the _________ census
1971
511
What is the fix number of members of Lok Sabha?
545
512
Finance Bill of Indian Government is presented in
Lower House
513
The Opposition Party status is accorded to a political Party in the Lok Sabha only if it captures at least:
10% seats
514
The total number of Lok Sabha seats is
543
515
The term of the Lok Sabha
Can be extended be one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
516
Which of the following constitutional amendments are related to raising the number of members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the State?
7th and 31st
517
Which one of the following is the largest (area-wise) Lok Sabha Constituency
Ladakh
518
The Speaker’s Vote in the Lok Sabha is called
Casting Vote
519
Who among the following forms the Advisory Committees of the Parliament/
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
520
The Chairperson of the Lok Sabha is designated as
Speaker
521
Facts
1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated fund of India
522
Facts
In the Warrant of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister
523
The Speaker of Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to
The deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha
524
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by
A majority of all the then members of Lok Sabha
525
Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Baliram Bhagat
526
The first speaker against whom a motion of no-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was
G.V Mavalankar
527
The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed from his office before the expiry of his term
If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to this effect
528
Who decides whether a bill is a Money bill or not
The Speaker
529
The first women to be the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is
Meira Kumar
530
Who of the following presides over the Joint session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in India/
Speaker of Lok Sabha
531
The function of the pro-term Speaker is to
Swearing members
532
Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?
G.V Mavalankar
533
Who was the first speaker to discard the official wig and presided over the house wearing the Gandhi cap?
G.V Mavalankar
534
Who among the following was never the Lok Sabha speaker/
K.V.K Sundaram
535
Who among the following was the first Tribal speaker of Lok Sabha?
P.A Sangama
536
A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed too have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) within
14 days
537
What can be maximum interval between two Sessions of Parliament/
6 months
538
Bill of which of the following categories can be initiated only in Lok Sabha
Money bill
539
Who decides whether a bill is a money bill or not?
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
540
By which Bill the Government propose collection of revenues for a year
Finance Bill
541
Who calls the Joint session of the two houses of the Parliament
The President
542
No confidence motion against the Union council of Ministers can be initiated
In the Lok Sabha only
543
‘No Confidence Motion’ in the Parliament
1. A period of six months must lapse between the introduction of one ‘ No confidence motion’ and another 2. It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only
544
What is ‘Zero Hour’
When matters of utmost importance are raised
545
Which of the following Ministries prepares its own budget and presents in the parliament every year?
Railway Ministry
546
Elements of the Union Budget
1. Estimates of revenue and capital receipts 2. Ways and means to raise the revenue 3. Estimates of expenditure
547
A money bill in the parliament can be introduced only with the recommendation of the
President
548
When a Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the houses of Indian Parliament, it has to be passed by
A simple majority of members present and voting
549
If a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days, then
The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent
550
When Lok Sabha is dissolved
1. A bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not passed by Lok Sabha lapses 2. A bill pending in Lok Sabha lapses 3. A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president of India does not lapse
551
A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the _______
Rajya Sabha
552
The Rajya Sabha cannot reject a _________ nor amend it
Money bill
553
‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to
Question-answer session
554
A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after
The President has given his assent
555
Which one of the following motions has contextual relationship with the Union Budget
Cut Motion
556
The first joint meeting of both the houses of the Indian Parliament was held in connection with
Dowry abolition Bill
557
‘Votes on Account’ permits Union Government to
Withdraw money from consolidated fund of India for specific period
558
In the event of the Upper House rejecting a Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by the Lower House
The Bill have to be dropped
559
The provisions related to Official Language of India can be amended by
Simple Majority
560
The Indian Parliament cannot legislate on a subject of State list unless
1. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it is necessary to do so in national interest 2. There is national emergency
561
Prior sanction of the President of India is required before introducing the bill, in the Parliament on
1. Formation of new State 2. Affecting taxation in which States are interested 3. Altering the boundaries of the States 4. Money Bill
562
The stages in the normal financial legislation include
1. Presentation of the budget 2. Discussion on the Budget 3. Passing of Appropriation Bill 4. Passing of the finance Bill
563
Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of
Fourteen days
564
What could be the maximum time limit of ‘Zero hour’?
1 Hour
565
The Golden Jubilee of Indian Parliament was celebrated on
13-5-2002
566
Who of the following presides over the Joint Session of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in India ?
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
567
At which of the following stages general discussion on a Bill takes place in the Lok Sabha?
During second reading
568
Which one of the following statement is correct?
Money Bill is introduced in Lok Sabha
569
The provision for the Calling Attention Notices has restricted the scope of which of the following?
Short duration discussion
570
A bill may be introduced in which House of Parliament?
Either House of Parliament
571
The Union Budget is laid before the two Houses of Parliament in accordance with Article No. of Indian Constitution
112
572
Facts about Money Bill
1. The Speaker Of the Lok Sabha is the final authority to declare whether a bill is a Money Bill or not 2. The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within fourteen days 3. The President can not return a Money Bill tot he Lok Sabha for reconsideration Not: a money bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament
573
The Speaker can stop a member of Parliament from speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as
Yielding the floor
574
The Joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under __________ of the Constitution
Article 108
575
The first sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year
1961
576
The second joint sitting of Lok Sabha Dan Rajya Sabha was held to pas the
banking service commission (repeal) bill
577
Which one of the following bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority
constitution Amendment Bill
578
Facts:
1. No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation act 2. Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no other Bill/ Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation 3. No money bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President Not: The appropriation bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law
579
What is the difference between “Vote on Account” and “interim Budget”?
The provision of a ‘Vote on account’ is used by a regular Government, while an ‘Interim Budget’ is a provision used by a caretaker government
580
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of the
Money bill Constitution Amendment Bill
581
In the case of deadlock between the two houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
582
Time of zero hour in Parliament is
12 noon to 1.00pm
583
Which of the following standing committees of Parliament has no MP from Rajya Sabha?
Estimates committee
584
The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is
Public accounts Committee
585
Who among the following forms the Advisory committee of the Parliment
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
586
The Committee of Parliament on Official Language comprises the members
20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha
587
Which one for the following is a Parliamentary committee?
1. Committee on Public Accounts 2. Committee on Public Undertakings 3. Committee on Estimates Not: Demands on Grants Committee
588
Facts
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs constituents Committee of Members of both the House of Parliament
589
Which one of the following is the largest committee of the Parliament
The Estimates Committee
590
List 1 - List 2 1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Committee on petitions 3. Joint Committee on Stock Market Scam 4. Department Committee
1. Financial Committee 2. Functional Committee 3. Ad hoc Committee 4. Standing Committee
591
Which of the following are the Financial Committees of Parliament in India?
1. Public Accounts committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings
592
In which of the following Committees there is no representation of Rajya Sabha?
Estimates Committee
593
Which of the following is a tool of Parliamentary control over Public expenditures?
1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings Not: Comptroller and Auditor General of India
594
What does the ‘Judicial Review’ function of the Supreme Court Mean?
Examine the constitutional validity of the laws
595
The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the
Supreme Court
596
How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
5
597
The Supreme Court in India Enjoys
Original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions
598
What makes the Judiciary the Guardian of the Constitution?
Judicial review
599
In the Supreme Court of India the number of judges including the chief justice is now
31
600
On which of the following grounds can a judge of the supreme court court be impeached?
Proved misbehaviour In capacity to act as a judge NOT: Violation of the Constitution
601
Public Interest litigation may be linked with
Judicial activism
602
Who hold the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court
Parliament
603
When there is a vacancy in the office of the Pressident and the vice-President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by
The chief justice of India
604
Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by
President
605
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of Law?
President
606
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its
Original Jurisdiction
607
Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by
Judicial Review
608
Who of the following Chief Justices of India acted as the President of India also
Justice H. Hidayatullah
609
The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Adhoc Judges in
1. Supreme Court 2. High court 3. District and Session Courts
610
Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in connection with Constitutional cases
Article 132 read with Article 134 A
611
Which one of the following is correct about the Supreme Court regarding its judgement?
It can change the judgement
612
Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are determined by
Parliament
613
Which of the following courts in India is/are known as the Court(s) of Records?
The High Courts and Supreme Court
614
Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court?
Protection of the Fundamental Rights
615
The system of Judicial Review exists in
India and USA
616
Which Article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its won judgement or order?
Article 137
617
Who is the custodian of Indian Constitution?
Supreme Court
618
Who has the right to transfer any case anywhere in India ?
Supreme Court
619
Which of the following is true for Indian Judicial System?
It is an independent institution
620
Who is the final authority to interpret the Constitution?
The Supreme Court
621
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by
The President in consultation with the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
622
The Supreme Court of India was set up by the
Regulating Act 1773
623
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact
Only if he seeks such advic3
624
The Constitution (98th Amendment) Act is related to
The constitution of the National Judicial Commission
625
Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial system
P.N Bhagwati
626
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President if India on matters of law or fact
If he seeks an advance Not: on its own initiative (on any matte or larger public interest); only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of the Citizens
627
Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more states 2. A dispute between two or more states Not: A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament of that of Legislature of a State; A dispute between the Government of India and a union territory
628
Who was the first woman governor of State in free India from out of following?
Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
629
Money Bill can be introduced in the State legislature with the prior consent of
The Governor
630
The Governor of a State in India is
Appointed by the President
631
Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the president of India?
Governor Of State
632
Governor of a State in India
1. The Governor holds the office during the pleasure of the President 2. The Executive power of the state is vested in the Governor. Not: To be appointed as Governor, one should have completed the age of 45 years; After completing five years in office, the governor can not continue to hold the office even when his successor has not entered upon his office
633
Facts
1. The Governor of State in India nominates to the Legislative Council, where it exists one-sixth of its members 2. The Governor of a state in Indian may nominate to the Legislative Assembly one person from the Anglo-Indian Community if he feels the community needs representation
634
Who is the executive head of the State Government?
The Governor
635
Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
President of India
636
The contingency Fund of the State is operated by
The Governor of the State
637
The Governor of the state
1. Is appointed by the president 2. Hold office at the pleasure of the President 3. Is head of the State’s Executive Power 4. Normally holds office for 5 years
638
Facts about the Governor
1. he is a part of the State Legislature 2. he does not appoint judges of the State high court 3. He has no emergency powers
639
The Governor of State can act independently of the advice of the Council of Ministers of
1. Asking the Government to prove its majority in the Assembly 2. Dismissing a Chief minister 3. Reserving a bill for the consideration of the President of India 4. Returning the bill passed by the legislature for reconsideration Not: Seeking the opinion of the High Court
640
The Constitution of India does contain any provision for the impeachment of
The President The Vice President of India The Chief Justice of India Not: The Governor of a State
641
Who remains in office as long as the President of India wishes?
Governor
642
The executive power of the State are vested in the Governor under Article _______ of the Constitution
Article 154 (1)
643
Ordinance for Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within
6 weeks
644
Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the Principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that State?
State Finance commission
645
The appointment of a Governor of a State is made as per the provision in the Constitution under Article
155
646
The Chief Minister is appointed by
The governor
647
Who among the following was the first woman chief Minister in independent India?
Sucheta Kripalai
648
Who was the first Chief Minister of Uttarakhand State?
Nityanand Swami
649
Which Indian State had the first woman Chief Minister?
UP
650
Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of ministers at the centre and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of Members of the Legislative Assembly of that State Respectively?
91st
651
Which Article of the constitution defines the duties of Chief Minister?
Article 167
652
In India, woman had never been a chief Minister in the State of
Maharashtra
653
The legal advisor to the State government is known as
Advocate - General
654
Who advises State Government on legal matters
Advocate-General
655
The official legal advisor to the State Government is
The Advocate-General
656
the Advocate-General for the state is appointed by
The Governor of State
657
Which one is eligible for the post of the Advocate-General of a State?
A person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the High court
658
The total number of members in the legislative Council of a State cannot exceed
One-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
659
The total number of Members of the Legislative council can in no case be less than
40
660
Who among the following recommended to the Parliament for the abolition of the legislative Council in a State?
The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
661
Which is the Upper Chamber of State Legislature in India?
Legislative Council
662
In any State of India, Legislative Council can be created or abolished
By the parliament as per resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State
663
Which one of the following is the period for the legislature Council to detain the ordinary bills
3 months
664
procedure for creation of Legislative Council in states has been described in which Article of the Constitution?
Article 169
665
Which one of the following States does not have a bicameral legislature (I.e, Vidhan parishad+ Vidhan Sabha)?
M.P
666
The Maximum number of members that the Legislative Assembly of a state in India can have is
500
667
Which of the following States/ Union Territory has a Legislative Asembly consisting of only 30 members
Pondicherry
668
In India, a State cannot have more than _______ members in its Legislative Assembly
500
669
To be a member of State Legislative Assembly, a citizen must not be less than ________ of age
25 years of age
670
________ months shall not intervene between the last sitting of the State Legislature and the first sitting of next session
Six months
671
After every general election to the State Assembly the ______ has to address the State Assembly on the very first sitting and so also the first session of every year
Governor
672
__________ recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the Legislative council in a State
The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
673
Which state can nominate two women members to the Legislative assembly
Jammu and Kashmir
674
The Constitution of India Provides that
1. The legislative Assembly of each state shall consist of not most than 500 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State 2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age
675
Facts
1. If the Legislative assembly of a state in India is dissolved in mid-term, the speaker continues in office till the process of formation of next Legislative Assembly 2. When the Speaker of a Legislature Assembly resides, he addresses his letter to the Deputy-Chairman of the Assembly
676
Who is authorised to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court?
The President
677
Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that the ‘bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive’?
It infringes on the fundamental right of some groups of people
678
The Judges of the High court hold office
Till they have attained 62 years of age
679
Union territory - Jurisdiction of High court 1. Pondicherry 2. Andman and Nicobar Island 3. Lakshadweep 4. Daman And Diu
1. Madra 2. Calcutta 3. Kerala 4. Bombay
680
The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by
president on the advice of Governor of the State concerned and the Chief Justice of India
681
Which of the following States/Union Territories have a common High court?
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
682
On which of the following grounds can a judge of the High Court be impeached?
Proved misbehaviour Incapacity to act as a judge
683
In which year was High court in Madras established?
1862
684
Name of High Court: Territorial Jurisdiction 1. Bombay 2. Calcutta 3. Madra 4. Guwahati
1. Maharashtra, Goa, Daman and Die and Dadra and Nagar Haweli 2. West Bengal and Andman and Nicobar Islands 3. Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry 4. Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh
685
There are _____ high courts present in India
21
686
Calcutta, Bombay and Madras High Courts were established in the year
1862
687
An award made by a ____________ is deemed to be a decree of a civil court
Lok Adalat
688
The mobile court in India is the brain-child of
Justice Bhagwati
689
The High Court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to
The president
690
Which one of the following Indian States does not keep it own High Court?
Manipur
691
Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of benches?
Guwahati High Court
692
Which one of the following is the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a State?
1. Original Jurisdiction 2. Supervisory Jurisdiction 3. Appellate Jurisdiction Not: Advisory Jurisdiction
693
The first High/Supreme Court Judge, who voluntarily made public his assets, is
Justice K. Kannan
694
There are __ high Courts in the Country
25
695
______ high courts have jurisdiction over more than one state
3 of them
696
Judges of the high court hold office till the age of
62
697
To which one of the following funds are salary and allowances of the Judges of High Court of a State charged?
consolidated fund of the State
698
Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Calcutta
699
The highest criminal court of the district is the _____ and ______
Court of District Session Judge
700
The district judge are appointed by the _______ in consultation with the High Court
Governor
701
A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocates or pleader of ______ years standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the union or the state
7
702
When the session judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the _________ before it is carried out
High court
703
There are ___ High courts in India
25
704
Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a
Common high court
705
Delhi _____________ have a High court of its own
Does
706
The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a
Judge of a Supreme Court
707
How many High courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union territories not included)?
2
708
Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are
Civil not criminal in nature
709
Two which of the following states the Special Marriage Act, 1954 does not apply
Jammu and Kashmir
710
Jammu and Kashmir is a state or a union territory
Union territory
711
Which article of the Constitution of India accords special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir
370
712
The Nomenclature of the Executive Head of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir was changed from Sarada-I-Riyasat to Governor in 1965 by
The 6th Amendment in the State Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
713
Power, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities are listed in which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India?
Twelfth
714
Where was the first Municipal Corporation in India set up?
Madras
715
The Constitution (74th) Amendment Act 1993, mentions of the
The Municipalities
716
Provisions regarding Municipalities and Panchayats was made in the Indian Constitution in which year?
1993
717
A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal council of his city. The Validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that:
His name figures in the Voter’s list
718
A committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by
Ashok Mehta
719
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayati Raj?
Article 40
720
What was the reason for Gandhiji’s support to decentralisation of power?
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
721
Which of the following is a panchayat Raj institution ?
1. Gram Sabha 2. Gram Panchayat 3. Nyaya Panchayat Not: Gram Co-operative Society
722
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee suggested that the structure of Panchayati Raj should consists of
The village, the block and the district levels
723
The implementation of Jawahar Rozgar Yojana rest with
Gram Panchayat
724
When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India?
1959
725
Which of the following is a source of income of the Gram Panchayats?
Levy duties
726
All day to day functions of the Panchayat in which of the following states are being operated on electronic system and are web-based? ( This is being done for the first time in India for a Panchayat)
Kerala
727
The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the Panchayati Raj should be held regularly after a gap of
5 years
728
The 73rd Amedment of the Indian Constitution deals with
Panchayati Raj
729
Which one of the following amendments of the constitution of India deals with the issue of Strengthening of the Panchayati Raj?
73rd
730
Which one of the following States started the Panchayati Raj institutions soon after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed?
Karnataka
731
The Ashok Mehta Committee laid greater emphasis on
Mandal Panchayat
732
Which of the following is a recommendation of the Ashok Mehta committee on Panchayati Raj?
1. Open participation of political parties in Panchayati Raj Affairs 2. Reservation of seats for Scheduled Casters and Scheduled Tribes 3. Compulsory powers of taxation to Panchayati Raj institution Not: Creation of a three-tier system
733
Which Amendment of the constitution provided constitutional status of Panchayati Raj institutions?
73rd Amendment
734
Panchayati Raj system in India is laid down under
Directive Principle of State
735
Three-tier system of Panchayat Raj consists of
Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad
736
Who was the President of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayat Raj established in India?
Balwant Rai Mehta
737
The Panchayat Raj system was first started in India in the States of Rajasthan and
Andhra Pradesh
738
The Decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following
The State government
739
A Panchayat Samiti at the block level is
An administrative authority
740
Who among the following are directly elected by the people?
1. Pradhan 2. Sarpanch 3. Panch
741
The main purpose of Panchayat Raj is to
To make people participate in developmental administration
742
Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayat Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the state in
Jammu and Kashmir
743
Which of the following Indian States has no Panchayat Raj institution?
Nagaland
744
Sources of Revenue for panchayats
1. Local Authority Grant by Finance commission 2. Assistance by Central Co-operative Banks 3. Allocations for centrally sponsored schemes 4. Allocation from State Finance Commission
745
Which of the following Committee recommended for according a constitutional position to the Panchayati Raj?
L.M. Singhvi Committee
746
Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the constitution are mentioned in
eleventh Schedule
747
Provisions regarding Panchayats and Municipalities was made in the Indian Constitution in which year?
1993
748
When and where Panchayati Raj system in India was introduced?
October 2, 1959; Nagor (Rajasthan)
749
Which Committee had first of all recommended three tier Panchayati Raj in India in 1957?
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
750
The constitutional status has been given to Panchayats under Article
243
751
Panchayati Raj is organised at the
Village, block and district level
752
The Panchayati Raj institution at the block level is known as
Panchayat Samiti
753
What is the middle unit in the three-tier Panchayati Raj system?
Panchayat Samiti
754
The 73 rd Amendment granted constitutional status to the
Gram Sabha
755
___________ Committee mentioned the Gram Sabha
Balwant Rai Mehta
756
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1993 refers to the
Lying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institution in the country
757
Local Bodies: States as in 1999 1. Zila Parishads at the sub-division level 2. Mandal Praja Prishad 3. Tribal Councils 4. Absence of villiage panchayats
1. Assam 2. Andra Pradesh 3. Mizoram 4. Meghalaya
758
If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within
Six months
759
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj institution in the country, provides for which of the following
1. State Election Commission to conduct all Panchayat elections 2. Establishment of State Finance Commission
760
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role of/ power of gram Sabha/
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce 3. Recommendation of gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas
761
Eleventh schedule of the constitution of India is related to
Panchayati Raj
762
National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated on
24 April
763
The first finance commission was constituted in
1951
764
Which agency acts as co-ordination between Union Government, Planning Commission and State Governments?
National Development Council
765
When will demand become a grant?
After the demand is granted
766
The Finance Commission
Adjudicates on the sharing of resources between Centre and the States
767
The President of India by order constitutes a Finance Commission every
Fifth year or earlier as necessary
768
The entry Public Health and Sanitation is included in the Constitution of India in
State list
769
Functions of Finance Commission
1. Distribution of the taxes which are divisible between the Union and The states 2. To recommend the principles which should govern the grant in aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India
770
In which one of the following does the subject of co-operative Societies fall?
State List
771
Who is the Chairman of Second Administrative Reforms commission?
M. Veerappa Moily
772
What is the period covered by the recommendation of the 12the Finance Commission?
Year 2005-2010
773
Financial distribution between the Union and the States takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
Finance Commission
774
With reference to the Constitution of India which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
1. Stock Exchange : Union list 2. Forest : Concurrent list 3. Insurance: The union list 4. Marriage and divorce : The concurrent list 5. Public health: State list 6. Education : Concurrent list 7. Labour: Concurrent list
775
Recommendation to the President of India on the specific Union-State fiscal relations are made by the
Finance Commission
776
Who is the Chairman of the 12th Finance Commission?
Dr. C. Rangarajan
777
Which of the following subjects lies in the Concurrent List?
Education
778
Fiscal Deficit is
Sum of budget deficit and Government’s market borrowings and liabilities
779
Which one of the following forms the largest share of deficit in Government of India Budget?
Fiscal Deficit
780
For distribution of powers between the Union and the states, the constitution of India introduces three lists. Which two of the following Articles govern the distribution of powers
Article 245 and 246
781
Which one for the following taxers in levied and collected by the Union but distributed between Union and States?
Tax on income other than on agricultural income
782
The largest item of expenditure in the current account of the Central Government Budget is
Interest Payments
783
13th Finance Commission has been constituted under the Chairmanship of
Vijay L Kelkar
784
The recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission relate to
Centre-State relations
785
The recommendations of the Kelkar Task Force relate to
Taxes
786
The Indian parliament cannot legislate on a subject of State list unless
1. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it necessary to do so in national interest 2. There is national emergency
787
Which one for the following is the subject of Concurrent List?
Criminal matters
788
The Finance Commission is primarily concerned with recommending to the President about
1. The Principle governing grants-in - aid to be given to the states 2. Distributing the net proceeds of the taxes between the Centre and the States
789
Which of the following expenditures is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?
Salary and allowance of : President of India, Justice of the Supreme Court of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Not Vice-president of India
790
The distribution of finance between Centre and States is done on the recommendation of
Finance Commission
791
Finance Commission : Chairman 1. 9th 2. 10th 3. 11th 4. 12th
1. N.P.K Salve 2. K.C. Pant 3. A.M Khusro 4. C. Rangarajan
792
Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act was enacted in India in the year
2003
793
Police, law and order, prison is present in which list
State List
794
Criminal law and Procedure code come under what list
concurrent list
795
‘Marriage’, ‘Divorce’, and Adoption are an entry in the seventh schedule of the constitution under the following
List III - Concurrent List
796
Centre-State relations in India are dependent upon
1. Constitutional Provision 2. Conventions and practices 3. Judicial interpretations 4. Mechanics for dialogue
797
The Union Parliament can also legislate on a subject of State List
1. To govern effect to international agreement 2. With the consent of the State concerned 3. During President’s rule in the State 4. In the national interest, when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to this effect by a 2/3rd majority
798
Article 249 of the Indian Constitution deals with
Legislative Powers of the Parliament with respect to a matter in the state list
799
States in Indian Union will receive at last what part of the following percentage of Central tax under 13th Finance commission recommendations?
32.0%
800
Consider the following statements with regard to the Planning Commission (PC) and Finance Commission (FC) and state which of the statements is correct
1. Both PC and FC are institutions for the transfer of resources from centre to the states 2. While PC is a permanent body FC is constituted every 5 years 3. FC awards non-plan resources while PC allocates plan resources NOT: Recommendations given by both are binding on the Government
801
The Finance Ministry (Government of India) has introduced the concept of ‘Outcome - Budget’ from 2005. Under this, the monitoring of the outcomes will be the responsibility of
Planning Commission
802
Which of the following is extra-constitutional body?
Planning Commission
803
When was the wealth tax first introduced in India?
1957
804
Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Indian parliament make laws under the residuary powers?
Article 248
805
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article _______ of the constitution of India
280
806
Fiscal policy refers to
Related to revenue and expenditure policy of the Government
807
Finance Commission is
A constitutional body appointed by the President every five years to review Centre-state financial relationship
808
Planning Commission is a
Non-statutory body
809
For which purpose is the Finance Commission appointed?
To make recommendation for devolution of non-plan revenue resources
810
The deputy chairman of planning commission
Holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister
811
In which list does the Union government enjoy exclusive powers?
Union List
812
Planning Commission was established in 1950 through
An executive order
813
The Primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to
Distribution of revenue between the Centre and the State
814
Five year plan in India is finally approved by
National Development Council
815
Which one for the following authorities recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?
finance Commission
816
The function of finance commission are
1. To allow the withdrawal of the money out of the Consolidated Fund of India 2. To allocate between the states the shares of proceeds of taxes 3. To supervise and report on whether the Union and State Governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions
817
With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is correctly matched 1. Forests 2. Stock Exchange 3. Post office Saving Bank 4. Public Health
1. Concurrent list 2. Union List 3. Union List 4. State List
818
Which one of the following Articles of the constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercise as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?
Article 257
819
Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oil fields
820
The authorisation for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
The Parliament of India
821
All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the
consolidated fund of India
822
When the Annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha
The Prime Minister submits the resignation of council of Ministers Not: 1. Budget is modified and presented again 2. The Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestion 3. The Union Finance Minister is asked to resign
823
Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the ‘Fiscal stimulus’?
It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country
824
Which of the following are the methods of parliamentary control over public finance in India?
1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before Parliament 2. Withdraw of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the appropriation Bill 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote on account 4. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament NOT: A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme of the Government against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a parliamentary Budget Office
825
Sarkaria Commission was appointed to look into
Centre - State Relations
826
Which is not a central service
Indian Police Service
827
The annual report of the UPSC is submitted to
The President
828
Which of the following has the powers to create a new all-India service?
Parliament
829
The number of the Members of Union Public Service Commission is determined by the
President of India
830
The Union Public Service commission was constituted under the provisions in the
Constitution of India
831
Who appoints the Union Public Service Commission?
President
832
Which one of the following are all India service
Indian administrative service Indian Police service Indian Forest service
833
By which act was the Public service commission established for the first time in India?
Government of India Act 1919
834
The expenses for Public Service Commission of a State are charged upon
consolidated fund of State
835
Which of the following is correct about Union Public Service Commission of India
It has nothing to do with StatePublic Service Commission
836
When was the mandate that a candidate at an election should file with his nomination papers an affidavit recording his criminal antecedents, if any, enforced at a General Election for the first time?
Assembly elections held in Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh/Rajasthan/Delhi in December 2003
837
When was the mandate that a candidate at an election should file with his nomination papers an affidavit recording the particulars of the spouse and the dependents, enforced at a General Election for the first time?
Assembly elections held in Himachal Pradesh in 2003
838
A national political party is one which receives 4% of the total votes polled in
Four or more states
839
What is the minimum age prescribed in India for its citizens to cast their vote
18 years
840
Who among the following is a non-resident Indian NRI
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
841
Age of a candidate to contest parliamentary election should not be lesser than
25 years
842
Authorities:Elected by 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Speaker 4. Member of Parliament
1. Elected by an electoral college 2. Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha 3. Elected by the members of Lok Sabha 4. Elected by adult voting
843
to be a regional party, the minimum percentage of votes that a party needs to secure in any election is
4%
844
The Election disputes regarding the election of President and Vice-president can be heated by
Supreme Court
845
The Constitutional Amendment by which the age of voting has been revised from 21 years to 18 years?
61st
846
The right to vote in India is given to all people on the basis of
Age
847
Which among the following is a part of electoral reforms?
1. Registration of political parties 2. Disqualification the offenders 3. Installation of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) NOT Appointment of Election Commissioner
848
If an election to State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that
A very large number of candidate contested the election
849
Now-a-days the Election commission of India uses EVM during the General Election in the country. What is the full form of EVM?
Electronic Voting Machine
850
NRI (NON-Resident Indian)Day is observed on which of the following days?
9th January
851
Area wise, which one of the following is the largest Lok Sabha Constituency?
Ladakh
852
To be recognised as a national party, a political party must be recognised party in at least
Four States
853
The first General Election in India on the basis of adult suffrage was held during the year
1951-52
854
In India, the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office in the same manner and on the same grounds as
A judge of Supreme Court
855
system of __________ on the basis of adult suffrage
Direct election
856
System of proportional representation by means of
Single transferable vote
857
Facts
1. The election commission can not be removed from their office except on recommendations by the chief Election Commissioner 2. The chief election Commissioner and the other Election Commissioner enjoy equal powers 3. The term of office of an Election Commissioner is 6 year from the date he assumes office to till the day he attain the age of 65 years whichever is earlier NOT: In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioner, the matter is decided by the Law Commission
858
Who accords recognition to various political parties in India as National or regional parties?
The Election Commission
859
Which of the following has banned floor crossing by the members elected on a party ticket to the legislature
52nd constitutional amendment Act
860
The functions of Election Commission of India are
1. To conduct all the election to Parliament and to State Legislature 2. To conduct election to the office of the President and the Vice-President 3. The superintendence, direction and control of preparation of electoral rolls
861
The 84th Amedment Act has frozen the total number of existing seats in the Lok Sabha on the basis of 1971 Census. They shall remain unaltered till the first census to be taken after the year
2026
862
Powers for conducting election to the Parliament and State Legislature in a free and fair manner have been given to an independent body
The election commission
863
Powers of removal of Election Commissioners is with the
Executive
864
Who conducts state assembly elections
Election commission of India
865
Which one of the following constitutional amendments introduced the anti-defection provision in the Constitution for the first time?
52 Amendment
866
The Election Commission was converted into ‘Three Members Commission’ in the year
1990
867
If a member of parliament becomes disqualified for membership, the decision of his removal is taken by
President in accordance with the opinion of the Election commission
868
When was the anti - defection law passed?
February 15, 1985
869
Which one of the following is related to the election commission
1. Direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls 2. Conduct of all election to the Parliament and Legislatures of every state 3. To conduct the election of the offices of President and Vice-President NOT: To make provision with respect to elections to Legislatures
870
Election to the office of the President is conducted by
The election commission of India
871
The first General Election in India, was held in
1951
872
To be recognised as a national party, it must secure at least
4% of the valid voters in 4 or more States
873
The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as provided to a
Judge of a Supreme Court
874
The chief election commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a
Judge of a Supreme Court
875
Which among the following countries was the earliest to give women the right to vote
Newzealand
876
Functions of of election commission
1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all election to the parliament, State Legislature and the office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting elections symbols in political parties and individual contesting the election NOT: Proclamation of final verdict in the centre of the election disputes
877
In the context of election in India, which one of the following is the correct full form of VVPAT?
Voter Verifiable paper audit trail
878
With reference to the Delimination Commission, consider the following statements
1. The orders of the Delimination Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law 2. When the orders of the Delimination commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modification since the orders
879
An election Commission can be removed from office on the recommendation of
The chief Election Commissioner
880
Who was the first woman to became a chief election Commissioner of India
U.S. Ramadevi
881
English is the official language of which one of the following Indian States?
Nagaland
882
The provisions related to official language of India can be amended by
Simple majority
883
Andhra Pradesh was created as a linguistic State in
1953
884
The first Indian State which was created on a linguistic basis following a long drawn agitation is
Andhra Pradesh
885
Which Article of the constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education ?
Article 350 A
886
The Indian Parliament is competent to enact law on a state subject if
Emergency under Article 352 is in operation
887
A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying
Article 360
888
How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
3
889
In India, within how much period, has the proclamation of emergency to be approved by both Houses of the Parliament?
1 month
890
Which one of the following articles of the constitution of India has provision for the President to proclaim emergency?
Article 352
891
The national emergency as Article 352 of the Indian Constitution provides, may be proclaimed under which of the following circumstances
War, external aggression of internal disturbance
892
How many times has Financial Emergency been declared in India so far
Never
893
Under which of the following circumstances, can be President declare an emergency?
1. External aggression 2. Internal disturbances 3. Financial Crisis
894
Which one of the following can not be suspended or restricted even during national emergency?
Right to life and personal liberty right
895
How many times did the President of India declare National Emergency so far?
Thrice
896
Which Indian State came under President’s rule for maximum number of times?
Punjab
897
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that ‘It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance’?
Article 355
898
Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the constitution of India
1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless, before the expiration of that period, it has been approved by the resolution of both Houses of Parliament Not: Financial Emergency can remain in operation for a maximum period of three years
899
Of the following words in the Preamble of the constitution of India which was instep through the Constitution (42nd Amendment ) Act, 1976?
Socialist, Secular, Integrity
900
Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution
42nd Amendment Act, 1976
901
By which Amendment Act the fundamental duties of citizens are included in Indian Constitution?
42nd Amendment Act
902
Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the
36th Amendment
903
The most controversial amendment passed during the emergency was
42nd
904
The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with
Panchayati Raj
905
Which one of the following Amendments of the constitution of India deals with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj?
73rd
906
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments have added Article 15(5) in the constitution of India providing for reservation in educational institution in the Private sector also?
93rd Amendment
907
The Constitution (93rd Amendment) act deals with
Extension of reservation in educational institution
908
The method of constitutional Amendments is provided in
Article 368
909
The minimum age of voting in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by the Constitutional Amendment Act
61st
910
By which Amendment Act of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Rights wherever they come into conflict?
42nd
911
The 42nd Amendment Act 1976 has incorporated into the constitution of India a new chapter on
Fundamental Duties
912
Which of the following constitutional Amendments Acts was said to be a ‘Mini constitution’?
42nd
913
Which of the following has banned floor crossing by the members elected on a party ticket to the legislature
52nd Constitutional Amendment Act
914
The right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights enlisted in the Constitution of India through which one of the following Amendments?
44th
915
The 84th Amendment Act has frozen the total number of existing seats in the Lok Sabha on the basis of 1971 Census. They shall remain unaltered till the first census to be taken after the year
2026
916
Which of the following Constitutional amendments integrated Sikkim as a full fledged state of the Indian Union?
36th
917
Which one of the following constitutional Amendments introduced the anti-defection provision in the Constitution for the first time?
52nd Amendment
918
Which Amendment to the Constitution inserted a new Article 21A providing Right to Education in the Constitutition?
86th Amendment
919
Sikkim became an associate State of Indian Union by the following
35th Amendment of the Constitution
920
Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the Constitution are mentioned in
Eleventh Schedule
921
The first Amendment to the constitution carried out in 1951 related to
Protection of agrarian reforms in certain States
922
by which one of the following Constitutional Amendments Delhi has become ‘NCR’?
69th Amendment
923
The 79th Amendment of the Indian Constitution is related to
Reservation of SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
924
The 73rd constitution amendment 1992 refers to the
Laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayat Raj institutions in the country
925
Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of ministers?
44th
926
The 93rd Constitution Amendment deals with the
Free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years
927
The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by
First amendment
928
Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority?
Constitution Amendment Bill
929
Which of the following constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States?
7th and 31st
930
The constitution (98th amendment) bill is related to
The constitution of the national Judicial commission
931
Which of the following Constitution amendment Act seeks that the size of the Council of ministers at the centre and in a state must not exceed 15% of the total numbers of the Legislative Assemblies of that State respectively
91st
932
Under which one of the following constitution Amendment Acts four languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number of 22?
Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act
933
Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments State that the total numbers of Ministers, including the Prime Minister in the Council for Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the House of the people?
91st
934
Which one of the following sequence of dignitaries is in correct order as per the protocol in India?
Prime Minister>Former President>Chief Justice of India
935
Which sequence is true for the following posts in Indian Constitution?
Governors of States> Chief Justice of India> Chief Minister of States> Chief Election Commissioner
936
In the Government of India Table of Precedence which of the following comes above the Chief Justice of India?
Former Presidents
937
Correct sequence in the order of Precedence
1. Chief Justice of India 2. Union Cabinet Minister 3. Chief Election Commissioner 4. Cabinet Secretary
938
As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the Order of Precedence?
Governor of a State within his state
939
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
Judges of the Supreme Court - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Attorney General of India - Members of Parliament
940
How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra (Ashok Chakra) depicted on the National Flag of India?
24
941
What is the scientific name of National Animal -tiger-of India?
Panthera tigris
942
What is National Flower in India?
Lotus
943
When was Jana-Gana-Mana (which later became National Anthem of India ) first sung and where?
27th December, 1911 in Calcutta
944
The Government of India has decided to declare which of the following rivers a National River/
Ganga
945
Statements abut National Anthem
1. It was first sung on 27 December 1911, at the Calcutta session of the Indian National congress 2. It was adopted by the constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950 2. Playing time of the full version of the National Anthem is approximately 52 seconds
946
The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on
22 July, 1947
947
The wheel in National Flag has __ spokes
24
948
The ration of the width of the National Flag to its length is ______
2:3
949
Who sang ‘Sare Jehan Se Achchha Hindustan Hamara’ of Iqbal and ‘Jan-gana-mana’ of Rabindra Nath Tagore in the Central Assembly at midnight of 14/15 August 1947?
M.S Subbalaxmi
950
Facts
1. The song ‘Janaganamana’ composed originally in Bengali by Rabindra Nath Tagore was adopted in its Hindu version by the constituent assembly on 24th January, 1950 as the ‘National Anthem’ of India 2. The ‘National Calender’ of India based on Saka era has its 1st Chaitra on 22nd March normally and 21 st march in a leap year 3. The design of the National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July, 1947
951
Which is the National Emblem of India?
Dharma Chakra
952
What is the scientific name of National Bird-Peacock of India
Pavo Cristatus
953
What is the scientific name of National Flower - Lotus of - India
Nelumbo Nucipera Gaertin
954
What is the scientific name of National Tree- Banyan of India
Ficus Benghalensis
955
What is the scientific name of National Fruit Mango of India
Manigifera Indica
956
The Indian constitution recognises minorities on the basis of
Percentage of the population of the group to the total population
957
Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
Army Not: Population, Land, Government
958
There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of the
Governor
959
‘Consent of the people’ means consent of
Majority of the People
960
The expression ‘Creamy Layer’ used in the judgement of the Supreme Court relating to the case regarding reservations refers to
Those section of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are economically advanced
961
Despotism is possible in a
One party state
962
Karl Marx belonged to
Germany
963
The basic parameters of India’s Foreign Policy were laid down by
Jawahar Lal Nehru
964
A Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice M.N Venkatchalaih has been constituted by the Union Government to review the
constitution of India
965
An expenditure reforms commission was set up by the Government of India in the year 2000 under the Chairmanship of
KP Geetakrishnan
966
Provision : Year of Passing 1. Abolition of Untouchability 2. Abolition of Zamindari System 3. Abolition of Privy Purse 4. Abolition of Property Right
1. 1949 2. 1951 3. 1971 4. 1976
967
Democracy in India rests on the fact that
People have rights to choose and change the Government
968
Which one of the following political theories advocates the ‘Dictatorship of Proletariat’?
Marxism
969
Which one of the following political theories advocates the withering away of the State?
Marxism
970
Which one of the following theories of Communism is a doctrine of Karl Marx?
1. Dialactical materialism 2. Historical Materialism 3. Class Struggle Not: Theory of new democracy
971
_________will be the highest institution in India to investigate corruption at higher places in Government
Lokpal
972
Which among the following is an extra-constitutional growth in Indian Democracy?
Autonomous Districts
973
Socialism is opposed by
Unrestricted competition
974
Books : Authors 1. My days 2. My India 3. My life and times 4. My truth
1. R.K Narayan 2. S. Nihal Singh 3. V.V Giri 4. Indira Gandhi
975
Commission : Chairman 1. Commission on Centre-state Relations 2. Expenditure reforms 3. Tenth Fianance Commission 4. Eleventh Finance Commission
1. R.S Sarkari 2. K.P Geetakrishnan 3. K.C Pant 4 A.M Khusro
976
Mc Mohan Line lies between which of the following countries?
India and China
977
The development of which of the following administrative concepts could be attributed to German Sociologist Max Weber?
Bureaucracy
978
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the tenures of the following Presidents of Indian National Congress?
1. P.D Tandon 2. U.N. Dhebar 3. K. Kamraj 4. Jagjivan Ram
979
The Nehru-Liaquat Pact between India and Pakistan was signed in 19500to resolve the issue of
The protection of minorities
980
The chairman of constitutional review commission set up in February 2000 is
MN Venkatchalaih
981
Justice UC Banerjee Commission was constituted to
Probe 2002 Godhra incident
982
The function of bureaucracy is
1. To implement the government policies 2. To run administration 3. To Help the ministries
983
The Justice Nanavati enquiry Commission was set up by the NDA Government to look into
1984 anti Sikkh riots
984
What is the minimum legal age of marriage for girls in India
18 years
985
Which one of the following has a status different from the other three?
National Human Rights Commission
986
List 1 1. Fundamental Duties 2. Parliament can amend Fundamental Rights 3. Doctrine of Basic Features 4. Prohibition of traffic in Human beings
List 2 1. 42nd Amendment of the constitution 2. Keshavanand Bharti Case 3. Minerva Mills Case 4. Article 23 of the constitution
987
Match the following 1. Equality below law 2. Creating a new state 3. Equality of opportunity in Public Employment
1. Guaranteed to both citizens and non-citizens 2. Power of parliament 3. Guaranteed only to Indian Citizens
988
Which one of the following is the most important element of the State?
Sovereignty
989
Hindu succession act year
1956
990
73rd Constitutional Amendment
Reservation of seats for women at the local level elected bodies in the Urban areas
991
Sati (Prevention) Act
1987
992
Under the prevention detention a person can be detained without trial for
3 months
993
Which is the only State in India to have the common Civil Code?
Goa
994
Which is the highest National Award?
Bharat Ratna
995
The district collector reports to which officer?
Divisional Commissioner
996
Which of the following assumed sovereign power at midnight of August 14/15, 1947 provisionally?
Interim Government
997
‘Bharat Ratna’ is the highest civilian award of India, which was the first given in the year and to the person
Year 1954; Dr. Radhakrishnan
998
________________ is India’s largest district (areawise)
Leh-Ladakh
999
In which General Election did the Congress Party lost majority in the Parliament for the first time?
1977
1000
The Liberian Commission is related to
Babri Masjid demolition
1001
The line demarcating the boundary between India and China in North Eastern Sector is called
Mc Mohan Line
1002
Which one of the following offices has NOT been provided by the Indian Constitution?
Deputy Prime Minister
1003
On whose vision was the term ‘democratic socialism’ described?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
1004
Who is the author of the book ‘ A foreign Policy of India’?
I K Gujral
1005
_____________ provisions for the constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?
1. Fundamental Rights 2. Directive Principles of State Policy
1006
In which year was Mandal Commission Report implemented?
1990
1007
Publication : Publisher 1. Report on Currency and Finance 2. Economic survey 3. Wholesale Price Index 4. National Accounts Statistics
1. Reserve Bank of India 2. Ministry of Finance 3. Ministry of Industry 4. Central Statistical Organisation
1008
With reference to consumer rights/privileges under the provision of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing 2. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer form on his/her behalf
1009
Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive governance’?
1. Establishing effective District Planning committees in all the districts 2. Increasing the government spending on a public health. 3. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme
1010
Which of the following provisions of the constitution of India have a bearing on education?
Directive principle of State policy Rural and urban local bodies Seventh Schedule
1011
Which one among the following is a constitutional body in India?
1. Comptroller and Auditor General 2. National Commissioner linguistic minorities 3. National Commissioner for Scheduled Castes NOT: National human rights commission
1012
Economic Justice as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
The Preamble and the Directive principles of State Policy
1013
According to the constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
The directive principles of State policy
1014
Person : Role in making of the constitution of India 1. Rajendra Prasad 2. TT Krishnamachari 3. HC Mookherjee 4. BR Ambedkar
1. Chairman, constituent assembly 2. Member, Drafting Committee 3. Vice chairman, Constituent assembly 4. Chairman, drafting committee
1015
Which of the following statement is true about right to information
It is a legal right
1016
A constitutional government by definition is a
Limited government
1017
In the context of India, which one of the following is that characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
An agency for the implementation of public policy

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