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Pratiyogita Mantra

1
Q

Number of Articles, Parts and Schedules in Indian Constitution?

A

Articles - 465
Parts - 25
Schedules - 12

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Part I of indian constitution deals with

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The Union and Its Territory

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Part II of indian constitution deals with

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Citizenship

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Part III of indian constitution deals with

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Fundamental Rights

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5
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Part IV of indian constitution deals with

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Directive Principles of State Policy (not enforcable in court)

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6
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Part IV-A of indian constitution deals with

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Fundamental Duties

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7
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Part V of indian constitution deals with

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The Union Govenment (Five Chapter)

  • > Executive
  • > Parliament
  • > Legislative powers of the President
  • > The Union Judiciary
  • > Comptroller and Auditor General of India
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8
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Part VI of indian constitution deals with

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State Government ( Six Chapters)

  • > General
  • > Executive
  • > State Legislature
  • > Legislative Powers of Governor
  • > The High Court
  • > Sub-Ordinate Court
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9
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Part VIII of indian constitution deals with

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The Union Territories

except Delhi and Pondicherry

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10
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Part IX of indian constitution deals with

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Panchayat (Rural Area)

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11
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Part IX- A of indian constitution deals with

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Municipalities (Urban Area)

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12
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Part IX-B of indian constitution deals with

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Co-operatives societies

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13
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Part XI of indian constitution deals with

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Relations between the Union and the States

  • > Legislative Relationships
  • > Administrative Relationships
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14
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Part XIV of indian constitution deals with

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Services under the Union and States

  • > Services
  • > Public Service Commission
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15
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Part XVIII of indian constitution deals with

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Emergency Provisions

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16
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Part XX of indian constitution deals with

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Amendment of the Constitution

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17
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Schedule of Indian Constitution contains

1) 1st -
2) 2nd
3) 3rd
4) 4th
5) 5th
6) 6th
7) 7th
8) 8th
9) 9th
10) 10th
11) 11th
12) 12th

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1) List of the States and their Territorial Jurisdiction
Name of the Union Territories and their extent

2) Provisions relating to emoluments, allowances, priveleges and so on of:
- > The President/Prime Minister of India
- > The Governor of States
- > The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- > The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- > Judges, Comptroller General of India

3) contains the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations
- > Union Ministers
- > Members of Parliament/ State Legislature
- > State Ministers
- > Judges of High/Supreme Court
- > Comptroller and Auditor General of India

4) contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
5) contains provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
6) contains provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
7) contains the Union list, State list and the concurrent list.

8) contains the list of recognized languages (22 total).
English is not a Scheduled language

9) contains provisions as to validation of certain Acts and Regulations (Land Reforms and abolition of Zamindari system).
10) contains provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.
11) contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
12) contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities.

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18
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Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of informations to the President come under which of the following article?

1) Article 78
2) Article 80
3) Article 81
4) Article 76

A

Article 78

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19
Q

In the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, what is the strength of the judges?

1) 15
2) 14
3) 20
4) 10

A

14 - 9 permanent and 5 are additional judges

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20
Q

On whose behalf are the international treaties conducted in India?

1) President
2) Foreign Affairs Minister
3) Defense Minister
4) Prime Minister

A

President of India

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21
Q

Postal Voting is otherwise called

1) Plural Voting
2) Proxy Voting
3) Weighted Voting
4) Secret Voting

A

Proxy Voting

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22
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The constituent assembly was set up under the recommendation of

  • > Crips Mission
  • > Cabinet Mission Plan
  • > Wevell Plan
  • > Mountbatten Plan
A

Cabinet Mission Plan

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23
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The first meeting of constituent assembly was held in New Delhi on?

  • > 9th Dec 1946
  • > 12th Dec 1944
  • > 23rd March 1932
  • > 21st May 1921
A

9th Dec 1946

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24
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Who was the temporary chairman of the constituent assembly?

  • > Jawaharlal Nehru
  • > Kruplani
  • > Alladi Krishna Swamy Ayyar
  • > Dr. Sachinanad Sinha
A

Dr. Sachidanand Sinha

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25
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Which statement is not correct in case of ‘Soverign India’?

  • > India is not dependent on any country
  • > India is not a colony of any other country
  • > India can give any part of its country to other country
  • > India is oblidged to obey the UN in its internal affairs
A

India is oblidged to obey the UN in its internal affair

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26
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Who was the chairman of Union Power Committtee, Union Constitution Committee and States Committee?

  • > Alladi Krishna Swamy Ayyar
  • > J. B. Kruplani
  • > H. C. Mukarjee
  • > Jawaharlal Nehru
A

Jawaharlal Nehru

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27
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Which of the following is not written in the preamble of Indian Constitution?

  • > Soverign
  • > Socialists
  • > Democratic
  • > Indians
A

Indians

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28
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India is a

  • > Hindu state
  • > Secular state
  • > Billingual state
  • > None of these
A

Secular state

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29
Q

Indian Constitution contains

  • > One list
  • > Two list
  • > Three List
  • > Four List
A

Three List

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30
Q

Match the correct features of the constitution with the country from which they have been borrowed

  • > Rule of Law - USA
  • > Judicial Review - Australia
  • > Idea of concurrent subjects - Englands
  • > Directive principles of state policy - Ireland
A
  • > Rule of Law - England
  • > Judicial Review - USA
  • > Idea of concurrent subject - Australia
  • > Directive principles of state policy - Ireland
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31
Q

Which state enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?

  • > Andhra Pradesh
  • > Tamil Nadu
  • > Haryana
  • > West Bengal
A

Andhra Pradesh

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32
Q

The system of dual citizenship exists in

  • > USA
  • > France
  • > India
  • > U.K.
A

USA

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33
Q

Indian Constitution provides for

  • > Single Citizenship
  • > Multiple Citizenship
  • > Double Citizenship
  • > None of the above
A

Single Citizenship

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34
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The first citizen of India

  • > President
  • > Vice-President
  • > Prime Minister
  • > The speaker of Lok Sabha
A

President

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35
Q

How Indian citizenship is acquired?

  • > by birth
  • > by registration
  • > by marriage
  • > both (a) and (b)
A

both (a) and (b)

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36
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What is the content of the first schedule of the Indian constitution?

  • > Citizenship
  • > List of National Language
  • > List of state and Union Territories
  • > Centre and state relations
A

List of states and union territories

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37
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A new state can be created in India by

  • > by a 2/3rd majority in Parliament
  • > by the central cabinet approval
  • > by a simple majority
  • > none of the above
A

by a simple majority in Parliament

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38
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Telangana state wa formed as the 29th state of India on

  • > June 2, 2014
  • > January 2, 2014
  • > July 2, 2014
  • > June 12, 2014
A

June 2, 2014

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39
Q

Which one of the following freedom is not included in the Right to Freedom?

  • > Freedom of Speech
  • > Freedom to form association
  • > Freedom of movement throughout India
  • > Freedom to secure equal pay for equal work
A

Freedom to secure equal pay for equal work

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40
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Which one of the following is correctly matched?

  • > Right to freedom of religion - Article 14-18
  • > Right to equality - Article 14-18
  • > Right against exploitation - Articel 19-22
  • > Cultural and educational rights - Article 32-35
A

Right to equality - Article 14-18

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41
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Prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of religion etc (Article 15 of the constitution of India) ia a Fundamental Right classified under the

  • > Right to freedom of religion
  • > Right against exploitation
  • > Cultural and educational rights
  • > Right to equality
A

Right to equality

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42
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Abolition of untouchability comes under which fundamental rights in the Indian constitution?

  • > Right to freedom
  • > Right to eqality
  • > Right against exploitation
  • > Right to freedom of religion
A

Right to eqality

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43
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Right to eqality is granted by five article.

  • > From articles 13 to 17
  • > From articles 14 to 18
  • > From articles 16 to 20
  • > From articles 15 to 19
A

-> From articles 14 to 18

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44
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Fundamental rights are found in the articles

  • > 12 to 35 of the Indian Constitution
  • > 13 to 36 of the Indian Constitution
  • > 15 to 39 of the Indian Constitution
  • > 26 to 40 of the Indian Constitution
A

-> 12 to 35 of the Indian Constitution

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45
Q

Our Indian constitution gives us how many types of Fundamental rights?

  • > 6
  • > 8
  • > 10
  • > 11
A

6

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46
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Which of the following has been dropped from the list of fundamental rights?

  • > right to equality
  • > right to freedom
  • > right to property
  • > none of these
A

right to property

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47
Q

Preventive detension, which is permissible under Indian law can be done for maximum how many months?

  • > 2 months
  • > 3 months
  • > 4 months
  • > 1 months
A

3 months

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48
Q

Who has been given the power to formulate laws on the issues concerning citizenship?

  • > President
  • > Prime Minister
  • > Parliament
  • > State assembly for each state
A

Parliament

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49
Q

Article 40 of the Indian constitution deals with?

  • > Organisation of village panchayat
  • > Right to work
  • > Right to education
  • > Living wages
A

Organisation of Village panchayat (Gandhian Principle)

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50
Q

The concept of welfare state is included in which part of the Indain Constitution?

  • > Preamble of the constitution
  • > Fundamental Right
  • > the Directive principle of state policy
  • > the fundamental duties
A

the Directive principles of policy

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51
Q

The idea of fundamental duties were borrowed from

  • > British
  • > Russian
  • > Canadian
  • > American
A

Russian Constitution

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52
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Equal pay for equal work has been ensured in the indian constitution as one of the?

  • > Fundamental Right
  • > Directive principle of state policy
  • > Fundamental duties
  • > Economic right
A

Directive principle of state policy

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53
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Fundamental Duties were included in the constitution of India on the recommendation of

  • > Lyengar Committe
  • > Swaran Singh Committee
  • > Thakkar Committee
  • > Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
A

Swaran Singh Committee

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54
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How many fundamental duties are mentioned under article 51A of the Indian Constitution?

  • > 8
  • > 11
  • > 10
  • > 9
A

11

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55
Q

The fundamental duties of Indian Citizen are contained in

  • > Part 2 of the constitution
  • > Part 3 of the constitution
  • > Part 4A of the constitution
  • > Part 4 of the constitution
A

Part 4A of the constitution

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56
Q

Parliament of the below country is also known as?

1) India
2) Indonesia
3) Afghanistan
4) Australia
5) Nepal
6) Russia
7) South Africa
8) Malaysia
9) United Kingdom
9) Pakistan
10) Switzerland

  • > People’s Consulative Assembly
  • > National Assembly
  • > Sansad
  • > Parliament
A

1) India - Sansad
2) Indonesia - People’s Consulative Assembly
3) Afghanistan - National Assembly
4) Australia - Parliament
5) Nepal - Legislative Parliament
6) Russia - Federal Assembly/ Duma
7) South Africa - Parliament
8) Malaysia - Parliament
9) United Kingdom - Parliament
10) Switzerland - Federal Assembly

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57
Q

Parliament of the below country is also known as?

1) Sri Lanka
2) UAE
3) France
4) Germany
5) Bangladesh
6) Bhutan
7) Saudi Arabia
8) Singapore
9) Pakistan
10) Turkey
- > Sri Lankavay Parlimentuwa
- > Parliment Francais
- > Bundestag
- > Majilis Watani Ittihad

A

1) Sri Lanka - Sri Lankavay Parlimentuwa
2) UAE - Majilis Watani Ittihad
3) France - Parliment Francais
4) Germany - Bundestag
5) Bangladesh - Jatiya Sansad
6) Bhutan - Tshogdu
7) Saudi Arabia - Majilis ash-Shura
8) Singapore - Parliament
9) Pakistan - Majis-e-Shora
10) Turkey - Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi

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58
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Parliament of the below country is also known as?

1) Myanmar
2) China
3) Canada
4) USA
5) Iran
6) Israel
7) Japan
8) Greece
9) Italy
10) Spain

  • > National People’s Congress
  • > Parliament
  • > Assembly of Union
  • > Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi
A

1) Myanmar - Assembly of Union
2) China - National People’s Congress
3) Canada - Parliament
4) USA - Congress
5) Iran - Majilis
6) Israel - Knesset
7) Japan - Diet
8) Greece - Hellenic Parliament
9) Italy - Parlamento
10) Spain - Cortes Generales

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59
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Article 148 deals with?

A

there will be a Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

-> Head of Indian Audits and Accounts Department

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60
Q

What are the functions of CAG of India? What are the four Bulwarks of Democracy in India?

A
  • > Guardian of Public Purse

- > four bulwarks are - Supreme court, Election Commission, CAG and UPSE

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61
Q

Who appoints CAG?
What is the term of CAG?
How can the CAG be removed(forcefully)?

A
  • > appointed by President
  • > Term - Period of 6 years or upto the age of 65, whichever is earlier
  • > Removal done by President on a resolution passed by both houses of Parliament with special majority on ground of misbehaviour and incapacity
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62
Q

Where is the salary of CAG charged to?

How many accounts are where Funds are stored?

A
  • > Charged to Consolidated fund of India

- > 3 Accounts - Consolidated Fund of India, Contingency Fund of India, Public Account of India

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63
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What are the Duties of CAG?

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  • > Audits all the expenditure from Consolidated Fund of India, Contingency Fund of states
  • > Audits all expenditure from Contigency fund and Public Account
  • > Acts as a guide, friend and philosopher of Public Accounts Committee
  • > Compiles and maintains accounts of state govenrment
  • > Audits receipts and expenditure of Central government, Government companies, etc
  • > Ratifies net proceeds of tax
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64
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What is done to the report made by CAG?

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it is submitted to President

  • > can do Propriety Audit (Logic behind spending)
  • > Audits done by CAG is after expenditure happpens
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65
Q

Article 324 deals with what?

A

there will be a Election Commission

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66
Q

What are the functions of Election Commission of India?

What are the functions of State Election Commission?

A
  • > Election to parliament, state legislature, President and Vice President
  • > State Election Commission for election to Panchayats and Municipalities
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67
Q

Who appoints Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioner?

  • > What is their tenure?
  • > How can Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioner be removed(Forcefully)?
A
  • > President appoints them
  • > 6 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier
  • > Removal done by President for Chief Elecetion Commissioner on a resolution passed by both houses of Parliament with special majority on ground of misbehaviour and incapacity
  • > For removal of Election Commissioner, advice of Chief Election Commissioner is also required
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68
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What are the power and functions of Election Commission?

A
  • > To determine teritorial areas
  • > Prepare electoral rolls
  • > To grant recognition to political parties
  • > Supervise machinery of election
  • > Determine code of conduct for parties
  • > Acts as a court for settling disputes related to election
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69
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What are the flaws in Election Commission i.e. Constitution is silent on some points?

A
  • > No qualification is prescribed for Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioner
  • > No term of members ( how many times they can be appointed)
  • > Retiring commissioners can be employed in further appointments
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70
Q

Article 280 deals with?

A

Finance Commission which is a quasi judicial body

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71
Q

How is the Finance Commission constituted?
What is its composition?
Are its members eligible for reappointment?

A
  • > constituted by President normally every 5 years or as required
  • > Chairman and 4 other members appointed by President
  • > Yes, they are eligible for reappointment
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72
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What are the prescribed qualification for Charman and Members of Finance Commission?

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  • > Chairman - should have experience in Public affairs
  • > Members - judge of High court or one having enough qualification to become Judge of High Court
  • > Members - Specialised kowledge of finance and accounts OR special knowledge of economics
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73
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What are the functions of Finance Commission?
Is advice given by Finance Commission binding?
How Planning Commission/ NITI Aayog has affected Finance Commission?

A
  • > Distribution of net proceeds of taxes to be shared between Centre and State
  • > Govern grant-in-aids to states by Centre
  • > Measures to augment Consolidated fund of State to supplement resources to panchayats
  • -> Reports are submittedf to President who then forwards in to Parliament
  • > No, advise given by Finance Commission binding
  • > Due to Planning Commission/ NITI Aayog, role and importance reduced significantly
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74
Q

Who was the chairman of 14th Finance Commission?

  • > Dr Y. V Reddy
  • > Nand Kishore Singh
  • > K. C. Neogy
  • > Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar
A

Dr Y. V Reddy

-> Basic recommendation - share/fund given to states by centre should be 32% of net proceeds of taxes

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75
Q

Who is the chairman of 15th(Current) Finance Commission?

  • > Dr Y. V Reddy
  • > Nand Kishore Singh
  • > K. C. Neogy
  • > Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar
A

Nand Kishore Singh

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76
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Who was the chairman of 1st Finance Commission?

  • > Dr Y. V Reddy
  • > Nand Kishore Singh
  • > K. C. Neogy
  • > Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar
A

K. C. Neogy

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77
Q

Which of the following are true regarding the finance commission?

1) The chairman should be a judge of High Court or one qualified to be appointed as a judge of High Court
2) It consist of 4 other members apart from chairman
3) It is a quasi judicial body

  • > 3
  • > 1 and 2
  • > 2 and 3
  • > All of the above
A

2 and 3

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78
Q

By which amendment was national commission for SC and ST made separate bodies?

  • > 91st
  • > 89th
  • > 44th
  • > 101st
A

89th

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79
Q

The Comptroller and General of India is appointed by ?

  • > The Parliament
  • > The Cabinet
  • > The President
  • > The UPSC
A

The President

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80
Q

If the Auditor-General (CAG) wants to resign, he address his letter of resignation to?

  • > The President
  • > The Prime Minister
  • > The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • > None of these
A

The President

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81
Q

CAG of India is a friend and guide of?

  • > Public Accounts Committee
  • > Estimate Committee
  • > Government Assurance Committee
  • > Business Advisory Committee
A

Public Accounts Committee

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82
Q

Which of the following is a constitutional body?

  • > Election Commission
  • > Finance Commission
  • > National Commission for Schedule Caste
  • > All of the above
A

All of the above

83
Q

Whose election is not held under the supervision of Chief Election Commissioner?

  • > Legislative Assembly
  • > Vice President
  • > Gram Panchayat
  • > President
A

Gram Panchayat

84
Q

Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Finance Commission?

  • > Article 323
  • > Article 280
  • > Article 256
  • > Article 378
A

Article 280

85
Q

Which part of Indian Constitution covers Union Executives (President, Vice President, PM, Council of Ministers and Attorney General of India)?

  • > Part 4
  • > Part 5
  • > Part 6
  • > Part 7
A

Part 5

86
Q

Which article talks about the office of President in India?

  • > Article 51
  • > Article 52
  • > Article 53
  • > Article 54
A

Article 52

87
Q

Who is the only president elected unopposed?

  • > Dr Rajendra Prasad
  • > Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
  • > M. Hidyatullah
  • > N. Sanjeeva Reddy
A

N. Sanjeeva Reddy

88
Q

Which of the following is the only Chief Justice of India who had acted as President when the office of President and Vice President were vacant?

  • > H. J Kania
  • > M. Hidyatullah
  • > Bhupinder Nath Kirpal
  • > Ranjan Gogoi
A

M. Hidyatullah

89
Q

Which article of the Indian Constitution says that there shall be a President of India?

  • > 61
  • > 62
  • > 52
  • > 74
A

Article 52

90
Q

The President can be impeached with the how much majority of both the houses?

  • > 2/3rd
  • > 1/3rd
  • > 2/5th
  • > 3/5th
A

2/3rd

91
Q

Who appoints the Chief of Army, Navy and Air Force?

  • > Prime Minister
  • > Defense Minister
  • > Foreign Minister
  • > President
A

President

92
Q

Which among the following veto power is not granted to Indian President?

  • > Absolute Veto
  • > Pocket Veto
  • > Qualified Veto
  • > Suspensive Veto
A

Qualified Veto

93
Q

Who addresses the Parliament after the commencement of the first session after each general election?

  • > Prime Minister
  • > Chief Justice of India
  • > President
  • > Vice- President
A

President

94
Q

Who participates in the Presidential election?

  • > Elected members of both houses of Parliament
  • > Elected and nominated members of the state legislative assembly
  • > Members of all Union Territories
  • > All of the above
A

Elected members of both houses of Parliament

95
Q

How can the post of President be vacant?

  • > On expiry of his tenure
  • > by his resignation
  • > only on the commencement of impeachment in Rajya Sabha
  • > only 1 and 2
A

only 1 and 2

96
Q

The President shall take oath or affirmation in the presence of

  • > Chief Justice of India
  • > Vice- President
  • > Lok Sabha Speaker
  • > Attorney General
A

Chief Justice of India

97
Q

The President can nominate how many members to Rajya Sabha? How many to Lok Sabha?

  • > 14
  • > 6
  • > 12
  • > 16
A
  • > Rajya Sabha - 12

- > Lok Sabha - 2

98
Q 
Which article talks about the office of Vice- President of India?
-> 61
-> 62
-> 63
-> 64
Who gives oath to Vice-President?
What is the term of Vice President?
A
  • > Article 63
  • > Oath - President
  • > Term - 5 years
99
Q

Who was the first Vice President of India?

  • > Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
  • > Zakir Husain
  • > Varahagiri Venkata Giri
  • > Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu
A

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

-> was elected twice (first two times) unopposed

100
Q

Who was the first Vice President to die in office?

  • > Basappa Danappa Jatti
  • > Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
  • > Varahagiri Venkata Giri
  • > Krishna Kant
A

Krishna Kant

101
Q

Which article deals with council of ministers?

  • > 72, 73
  • > 73, 74
  • > 74, 75
  • > 75, 76
A

74 and 75

102
Q

Which Article talks about Attorney General of India? Who is he? Who appoints him?

  • > Article 75
  • > Article 76
  • > Article 77
  • > Article 78
A
  • > Article 76
  • > Highest law officer in India
  • > Appointed by President
103
Q

Which of the following is/are true regarding Attorney General of India?

  • > Article 76 deals with Attorney General of India
  • > Post of Solicitor General is created by constitution
A

Only 1st statement is true

104
Q

What is the allowed size of the council of ministers?

  • > Maximum 48
  • > No such upper limit
  • > Cannot exceed 15% of the total members of Lok Sabha
  • > Cannot exceed 10% of the total members of Lok Sabha
A

-> Cannot exceed 15% of the total members of Lok Sabha

105
Q

Who has the final word on the disputes regarding the election of Vice President of India?

  • > Supreme Court
  • > High Court
  • > Prime Minister
  • > Presidednt
A

Supreme Court

106
Q

What is term of the office of Prime Minister?

  • > 5 Years
  • > 4 Years
  • > Not Fixed
  • > 6 Years
A

Not Fixed

107
Q

Who does not participate in the election of Vice President of India?

  • > Elected members of Lok Sabha
  • > Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
  • > Elected members of Rajya Sabha
  • > Elected members of State Legislative Assembly
A

Elected members of State Legislative Assembly

108
Q

Who does not participate in the election of President of India?

  • > Elected members of Lok Sabha
  • > Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
  • > Elected members of Rajya Sabha
  • > Elected members of State Legislative Assembly
A

-> Nominated members of Rajya Sabha

109
Q

What are the maximum number of terms that a person can hold for the office of President?

  • > 2 terms
  • > No Limit
  • > Single Term
  • > 3 Term
A

No Limit

-> In US - 2 terms per person

110
Q

The oath of office to the vice president is administered by whom?

  • > Chief Justice of India
  • > Prime Minister
  • > President
  • > None of the Above
A

President

111
Q

Which among the following is not a category of the council of Ministers?

  • > Cabinet Ministers
  • > Ministers of State
  • > Minister of the Crown
  • > Deputy Ministers
A

Minister of the Crown

112
Q

‘Yielding the floor’ term means

A

lok sabha speaker stops one member from speaking and ask another member to speak

113
Q

Security deposit for contesting Lol Sabha election is

A

25,000

114
Q

In which part of the constitution Parliament is referred?

  • > Part 4
  • > Part 5
  • > Part 6
  • > Part 7
A

Part 5 - A legislative organ of Union Government

115
Q

The legislature in India is based on the pattern of ?

  • > Britain
  • > America
  • > France
  • > Germany
A

Britain

116
Q

No Confidence motion against the Union Government can only be introduced from?

  • > Rajya Sabha
  • > Lok Sabha
  • > Legislative Assembly
  • > None of these
A

Lok Sabha

117
Q

Who has the rights to convene the joint session of two houses of Parliament in India?

  • > The Prime Minister
  • > The President
  • > The Vice President
  • > None of these
A

The President

118
Q

The speaker of Lok Sabha enjoys?

  • > the right to vote in case of a tie
  • > the right to vote like other members of the house
  • > two votes - one in ordinary course and the other in case of tie
  • > No right to vote
A

-> the right to vote in case of a tie

119
Q

A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of?

  • > one month
  • > 10 days
  • > 15 days
  • > 14 days
A

14 days

120
Q

Who summons and prorogues either house of the Parliament or dissolves Lok Sbaha?

  • > Vice President
  • > Speaker
  • > Prime Minister
  • > President
A

President

121
Q

Who can dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

  • > Prime Minister
  • > President
  • > Vice- President
  • > None of these
A

None of these

-> Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, it cannot be dissolved

122
Q

How long can a person remain a minister in India without being in either house of Parliament?

  • > 3 months
  • > 6 months
  • > 9 months
  • > 12 months
A

6 months

123
Q

Who presides over the meetings of Rajya Sabha?

  • > The President
  • > Vice President
  • > The Prime Minister
  • > The Rajya Sabha Speaker
A

Vice President

124
Q

“Central bureau of intelligence and investigation” is listed in the ____ list given in the seventh schedule in the Constitution of India.

1) Union
2) Concurrent
3) State
4) Global

A

Union

125
Q

There are total ____ parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha Constituency) in Odisha.

1) 11
2) 19
3) 10
4) 1

A

10

126
Q

Who has the powers to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights?

  • > The President
  • > The SC and HC
  • > The Law Minister
  • > The Parliament
A

SC and HC

127
Q

When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?

  • > 15th Aug, 1947
  • > 26th Nov, 1949
  • > 28th Jan, 1950
  • > 30th Jan, 1949
A

28th Jan, 1950

-> earlier known as Federal Court established under Government of India Act, 1935

128
Q

The Permanent seat of Supreme Court is at?

  • > Mumbai
  • > Kolkata
  • > Delhi
  • > Kanpur
A

Delhi

129
Q

The Supreme court of India was setup?

  • > by the constitution
  • > by the law of parliament
  • > by a presidential orders
  • > none of these
A

by the constitution

130
Q

Governor of which state appoints Tribal Welfare Ministers?

  • > Chhatisgarh
  • > MP
  • > Odisha
  • > Jharkhand
A

All of them

131
Q

What is the retirement age for the Indian governor?

  • > 60
  • > 65
  • > 70
  • > no fixed age
A

no fixed age, tenure if fixed at 5 years

132
Q

The Governor of a state in India is?

  • > appointed by the president
  • > appointed by Prime Minister
  • > appointed by Chief Minister
  • > directly elected by the people
A

appointed by the President

133
Q

Money bill can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of?

  • > The Governor
  • > The Chief Minister
  • > The Speaker
  • > The President
A

The Governor

134
Q

The norma; term of a Governor’s office is?

  • > 3 years
  • > 5 years
  • > 6 years
  • > 4 years
A

5 years at the pleasure of President

135
Q

Which of the following state governor enjoys special power with regard to the administration of tribal areas?

  • > Odisha
  • > Madhya Pradesh
  • > Bihar
  • > Assam
A

Assam

136
Q

The ordinances issued by the governor to became laws are subject to approval by

  • > The President
  • > The Chief Minister
  • > The Parliament
  • > The State Legislature
A

The State Legislature

137
Q

Who among the following administers the oath of office to the governor?

  • > Chief Minister
  • > President
  • > Chief Justice of India
  • > Chief Justice of concerned High Court
A

Chief Justice of concerned High Court

138
Q

What is the retirement age for the Indian Governor?

  • > 60 years
  • > 65 years
  • > 70 years
  • > No fixed age
A

No fixed age

139
Q

The Chief Minister of state id appointed by the?

  • > Governor
  • > Chief Justice of India
  • > Chief Justice of High Court
  • > President of India
A

Governor

140
Q

The powers and functions of Chief Minster of the state are analogous to?

  • > President
  • > Prime Minister
  • > Governor
  • > Vice - President
A

Prime Minister

141
Q

The tenure of the health minister of state is?

  • > 5 years
  • > 4 years
  • > 6 years
  • > no fixed tenure
A

no fixed tenure - for all council of ministers

142
Q

The jurisdiction of advocate general of state is?

  • > more that AGI
  • > less than AGI
  • > same as AGI
  • > none of the above
A

less than AGI

143
Q

How many times can a CM be re-elcted?

  • > 2
  • > 3
  • > 1
  • > any number of times
A

any number of times

144
Q

State council of Ministers is collectively responsible to ?

  • > State legislature
  • > Lok Sabha
  • > Parliament
  • > Governor
A

State Legislature

145
Q

The maximum term of the member of state legislative council is?

  • > no fixed term
  • > 5 years
  • > 6 years
  • > 4 years
A

6 years

146
Q

Which state has the largest legislative assembly in terms of capacity?

  • > Bihar
  • > Madhya Pradesh
  • > Uttar Pradesh
  • > Maharashtra
A

Uttar Pradesh

147
Q

Minimum age for being elected as a MLA is?

  • > 35 years
  • > 25 years
  • > 30 years
  • > 18 years
A

25 years

148
Q

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is?

  • > Appointed by the Governor
  • > elected by the members of the assembly
  • > appointed by chief minister
  • > Appointed by the president
A

elected by the members of the assembly

149
Q

Money bills can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of ?

  • > the governor
  • > the chief minister
  • > the governor
  • > the president
A

governor

150
Q

Which of the following states has bicameral legislature?

  • > West Bengal
  • > Tamil Nadu
  • > Andhra Pradesh
  • > Odisha
A

Andhra Pradesh

151
Q

What could be the maximum strength of a Legislative assembly?

  • > 450
  • > 500
  • > 400
  • > 550
A

500

152
Q

The highest appellate court in a state is

  • > Supreme Court
  • > Session Court
  • > Magistrate Court
  • > High Court
A

High Court

153
Q

Which one of the following comes under jurisdiction of both High Court and Supreme Court?

  • > Disputes between the center and the states
  • > Disputes between the states
  • > Protection of fundamental rights
  • > protection against the violation of the constitution
A

Protection of Fundamental rights

154
Q

Which High Court has jurisdiction over Union Territories of Dadar and Nagar Havelli and Daman and Diu?

  • > Bombay High Court
  • > Allahabad High Court
  • > Rajasthan High Court
  • > Calcutta High Court
A

Bombay High Court

155
Q

The strength of the High Court depends upon?

  • > decided by the constitution
  • > fixed by the chief minister
  • > fixed by the president depending upon the workload
  • > decided by the state legislative assembly
A

fixed by the president depending upon the workload

156
Q

The judges of the high court retire at the age of?

  • > 62
  • > 65
  • > 60
  • > 64
A

62 years

157
Q

Who can issue writ for any legal right?

  • > Supreme Court
  • > High Court
  • > Both of the above
  • > none of the above
A

High court

158
Q

Judicial review is available to

  • > Supreme Court
  • > High Court
  • > Both of the above
  • > none of the above
A

Both of the above

159
Q

Which one of the following languages is not specified in schedule eight of Indian constitution?

1) Sanskrit
2) Sindhi
3) English
4) Nepali

A

English

160
Q

In which amendment, the word socialist, secular, unity and integrity of the nation were added to preamble of Constitution of India?

1) 42
2) 44
3) 52
4) None of these

A

The 42nd Amendment also amended the preamble and change the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic republic and “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”

161
Q

The declaration that democrazy is a government of the people, by the people, for the people was made by?

1) George Washington
2) Winston Churchill
3) Abraham Lincoln
4) Theodore Roosevelt

A

Abraham Lincoln

162
Q

Kaka Kalekar was associated with?

1) Minorities commission
2) Backward class commission
3) Schedule tribe commission
4) Schedule caste commission

A

Backward class commission

163
Q

Balwant Raj Mehta Committee in its report suggested?

  • > a three tier system of panchayati raj
  • > a one tier system of panchayati raj
  • > a four tier system of panchayati raj
  • > a two tier system of panchayati raj
A

a three tier system of panchayati raj

-> Ashok Mehta Committee - 2 tier

164
Q

The basic purpose of Panchayati Raj is?

  • > to give posts for party members
  • > democratic decentralization
  • > to collect taxes directly
  • > to give employment to local people
A

democratic decentralization

165
Q

Organiosation of Village Panchayat are incorporated under whioch head in the Indian Constitution?

  • > Fundamental Right
  • > Citizenship
  • > Directive Principle of State Policy
  • > Fundamental RIghts
A

Directive Principle of State Policy - Part 4

166
Q

Panchayats are given constitutional states by

  • > 72nd amendment act
  • > 73rd amendment act
  • > 74th amendment act
  • > 75th amendment act
A

-> 73rd amendment act

167
Q

According to 73rd constitutional amendment act, the minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions should be?

  • > 18 years
  • > 23 years
  • > 21 years
  • > 25 years
A

21 years

168
Q

Election to constitute a panchayat should be completed before ____?

  • > Expiration of 6 months from date of its dissolution
  • > Expiration of 3 months from date of its dissolution
  • > Expiration of 1 year from date of its dissolution
  • > Expiration of 2 months from date of its dissolution
A

Expiration of 6 months from date of its dissolution - elections are completed

169
Q

Which is/are true regarding feature of PESA Act, 1996?

1) Gram Sabha shall identify beneficiaries under poverty alleviation programs
2) The recommendation of the Gram Sabha is mandatory prior to grant of prospecting liscence for mining minerals
3) Gram Sabha own minor forest produce
4) Every panchayat at the village level shall be required to obtain from the Gram Sabha a certification of utilization of funds

A

All four are correct - while solving questions related to PESA act, solve with the mentality that tribal people are supreme

170
Q

WHen was the first Municipalities corporated in India?

A

1687-88 - in Madras

171
Q

Who did financial decentralization in India for the first time? Who is known as the Father of local self government?

A
  • > Lord Mayo - decentralization

- > Lord Ripon - Father

172
Q

Which of the following part of the constitution contains provisions regarding Municipalities?

  • > Part XII
  • > Part IX-A
  • > Part X
  • > Part XI
A

Part IX-A

173
Q

Which of the following articles contains provisions regarding municipalities?

  • > 243 to 234L
  • > 234B to 234M
  • > 243P to 243ZG
  • > 243S to 243 ZA
A

243P to 243ZG

174
Q

Who can be called the father of local self government in India?

  • > Lord Minto
  • > Lord Curzon
  • > Lord Defferin
  • > Lord Rippon
A

Lord Rippon

175
Q

The first Municipal corporation in India was established in?

  • > Delhi
  • > Madras (Chennai)
  • > Hyderabad
  • > Bombay (Mumbai)
A

Madras

176
Q

Town Area committee is constituted and governed by?

  • > District Board
  • > State Legislative
  • > Governor
  • > Municipal Council
A

State Legislative

177
Q

Which bone of the following constitution amendment act provided for the formation of Metropolitan planning committee?

  • > 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
  • > 44th Constitutional Amendment Act
  • > 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
  • > 74th Constitutional Amendment Act
A

-> 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

178
Q

Which of the following statement is/are correct about CIC?
1> CIC has been appointed for term of 5 years from the date on which they enter upon their office or till they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
2> CIC is eligible for reappointment

  • > Only 1
  • > Only 2
  • > Both
  • > None
A

Only 1

179
Q

The setting up which of the following is not mentioned in constitution?

  • > Finance Commission
  • > Lok Sabha Secritrait
  • > Election Commission
  • > National Human RIghts Commission
A

National Human Rights Commission

180
Q

Which of the following is/are true regarding functions of CBI?
1> CBI is ‘National Central Bureau’ of Interpol in India
2> CBI does not handle cases related to infringement of fiscal and economic laws

  • > Only 1
  • > Only 2
  • > Both
  • > None of above
A

Only 1

181
Q

Which of the following is/are true regarding CBI?
1> Santhanam Committee recommended establishment of CBI
2> CBI comes under administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs

  • > Only 1
  • > Only 2
  • > Both
  • > None of above
A

Only 1

182
Q

Which of the following is/are true regarding composition of CVC?
1> The Central Commission submits an annual report to the Union Government
2> The commission does not have a statutory status

  • > Only 1
  • > Only 2
  • > Both
  • > None of above
A

Only 1

183
Q

Who administers the oath of office to newly appointed CVC and CIC?

  • > President
  • > CBI Chief
  • > Chief Justice of India
  • > Any Sitting Judge of Supreme Court
A

President

184
Q

Which among the following is the correct in context with the eligibility of Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
1> The chairman of NHRC must have been a judge of Supreme Court of India
2> The Chairman of NHRC must have been a judge of a High Court of Indian state or Supreme Court of India
3> The Chairman of NHRC must have experience of 15 years of practice as a human rights lawyer in Supreme Court of India
4> The Chairman of the NHRC must have been a chief Justice of Supreme Court of India

A

4

185
Q

Which of the following is/are true regarding working of National and State Human Rights Commission?
1> It can punish the people found guilty of violation of human rights, only on inquiry
2> Its recommendations are not binding on government

  • > Only 1
  • > Only 2
  • > Both
  • > None of above
A

Only 2

186
Q

In which year was Communist Party of India Marxist (CPI –M) founded?

1) 1885
2) 1980
3) 1984
4) 1964

A

The Communist Party of India Marxist is a Communist party in India. The party much from a split from the Communist Party of India in 1964.

187
Q

What does the wheel in the National Flag represents?

  • > Speed
  • > Truth
  • > Growth
  • > Future
A

Truth- The “Ashoka Chakra” in the center of the white is the wheel of law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be the controlling principle of those who work under this flag. The wheel denotes motion, there is death in stagnation

188
Q

Under which of the following jurisdiction can an individual, who is fundamental right has been violated, can directly move to the Supreme Court for the remedy?

1) Original Jurisdiction
2) Writ jurisdiction
3) Appellate jurisdiction
4) Advisory jurisdiction

A

If an individual’s fundamental rights are violated, then he can directly approach the High Court under article 226 or Supreme Court under article 32 of the Constitution of India. It is an order issued by an authority. Supreme Court and High Court is in India have the power to issue rates under article 32 and 226 respectively to enforce the fundamental rights.

189
Q

The hundred amendment in Indian constitution provides_______.

1) Protection of livelihood and regulation of Street vending
2) Acquiring of territories by India and transfer of certain territories to Bangladesh
3) Emoluments, allowances and privileges to the government
4) Any organisation of state of Andhra Pradesh

A

The hundredth amendment in Indian constitution provides acquiring of territories by India and transfer of certain territories to Bangladesh. The Constitution act 2015 (hundred amendment) ratified the land Boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh. The act amended the first schedule of the Constitution in order to exchange the disputed territory acquired by both the nation in accordance with the 1974 bilateral LBA.

190
Q

Who heads the Cabinet committee on economic Affairs?

1) Finance Minister
2) Chief economic adviser
3) Prime Minister
4) RBI Governor

A

Cabinet committee on economic affairs is headed by Prime Minister of India. This committee reviews economic conditions periodic Ali. It takes important economic decisions on price control, FDI, public sector undertakings, etc.

191
Q

Who is the current Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

1) Vinod Rai
2) Rajiv Mehrishi
3) V K Shunglu
4) Shashi Kant Sharma

A

Mr Rajiv Mehrishi assumed office as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on 25 September 2017.

192
Q

Who is the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

1) Dr. Bibek Debroy
2) Dr. V K Saraswat
3) Dr Arvind Panagariya
4) Dr Rajiv Kumar

A

Dr Rajiv Kumar took over as Vice Chairman NITI Aayog on 1 st September 2017

193
Q

Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation?

1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) None of these

A

Karnataka- first state to use the new boundaries drawn by 2002 delimitation commission.

194
Q

The power to decide an Election Petition for the state is vested in the

1) Parliament
2) Supreme Court
3) High Court
4) Election Commission

A

High Court

195
Q

Who among the following gave monistic theory of sovereignty?

1) Austin
2) Darwin
3) Aristotle
4) Marx

A

Monistic theory of sovereignty was given by John Austin. It is called the monistic theory of sovereignty because it envisages a single sovereigns in the state.

435
Q

What is the literal meaning of ‘Certiorari ‘?

1) we command
2) to have the body of
3) to forbid
4) to be certified or be informed

A

to be certified or be informed

436
Q

Which off the following is a feature of federal government?

1) Supremacy of Parliament
2) Supremacy of judiciary
3) Division of powers between federal and state government
4) Single citizenship

A

In a federal government, there should be a clear division of power between federal and state government so that the units and the Centre are required to enact and legislate within their sphere of activity and unbalanced its limit and tries to encroach upon the functions of others. Some of the other features of federal government are

1) Written constitution
2) Supremacy of the Constitution
3) Rigid Constitution
4) Independent judiciary
4) Bicameral legislature

437
Q

Under which article, President of India can proclaim financial emergency?

1) Article 32
2) Article 349
3) Article 360
4) Article 355

A

Under article 360, if the president realises that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he can declare a financial emergency in the country. This type of an emergency must be approved by the Parliament generally within two months.

438
Q

India has taken the concept of judicial review from which country’s constitution?

1) United States
2) United Kingdom
3) Canada
4) Ireland

A

United States

439
Q

______ means that the Supreme Court will reconsider the case and the legal issues in involved in it.

1) Original jurisdiction
2) Writ jurisdiction
3) Appellate Jurisdiction
4) Advisory Jurisdiction

A

Appellate Jurisdiction is the power of the apex court to review decisions and change outcome of the decisions of lower court. The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be invoked by acetification granted by the High Court consent under article 132, 133 or 134 of the Constitution.

440
Q

Which amendment of the Constitution of India increased the age of retirement of High Court judges from 60 to 62 years?

1) 10th
2) 12th
3) 15th
4) 245th

A

The 15th amendment of 1963 rows the retirement age of High Court judges from 60 to 62 ears and other minor amendments for rationalising interpretation of rules regarding charges et cetera.

441
Q

“Taxes on lands and buildings” is listed _______ list given in the seventh schedule in the Constitution of India.

1) Union
2) State
3) Global
4) Concurrent

A

State

442
Q

There are total _____ Parliamentary seats in Maharashtra for Rajya Sabha constituency.

1) 11
2) 19
3) 10
4) 1

A

19

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