1750+ Indian Polity and Constitution (GK) Solved MCQs

101.

Who was the Chairman of the Constitt lent Assembly?

A. Dr. B, R. Ambedkar
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
D. Vallabh BhaI Patel
Answer» B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. Following India's independence from Great Britain, its members served as the nation's first Parliament. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was the first president (temporary chairman) of the Constituent Assembly when it met on December 9, 1946. Dr. Raj endra Prasad then became thePresident of the Constituent Assembly, and would later become the first President of India.
102.

Which of the following Indian States first adopted the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system?

A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» C. Rajasthan
Explanation: The Scheme of Panchayati raj which was first adopted in Rajasthan on the 2nd October, 1959 was the result, of the recommendations of the Balavantrai Mehta Committee. In 1956, the Committee was formed to study the working of the Community Development programmes and suggest remedies for removal of defects therein. This Committee is sometimes known as the committee on the Democratic Decentralization.
103.

Indian Constitution is :

A. Federal
B. Quasi Federal
C. Unitary
D. Presidential
Answer» B. Quasi Federal
Explanation: The Indian constitution which envisages parliamentaiy form of government is federal in structure with unitary features. Thus, it is quasi-federal.
104.

India has -

A. basic democracy
B. controlled democracy
C. guided democracy
D. liberal democracy
Answer» D. liberal democracy
Explanation: Liberal democracy is a form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principles of liberalism. It is characterized by fair and free elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights and civil liberties for all persons. India has liberal democracy.
105.

How many Fundamental Duties are included in Indian Constitution?

A. Nine
B. Ten
C. Eleven
D. Twelve
Answer» C. Eleven
Explanation: The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the government earlier that year. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the I 86th Amendment in 2002, which added a duty on every parent or guardian to ensure that their child or ward was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years.
106.

The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in which article of the Indian Constitution?

A. Article 168
B. Article 174
C. Article 197
D. Article 153
Answer» A. Article 168
Explanation: The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in Article 168 of the Indian Constitution.
107.

The idea of organization of panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of Indian Constitution?

A. Chaper I
B. Chapter II
C. Chapter III
D. Chapter IV
Answer» D. Chapter IV
Explanation: The duty of state is mentioned in chapter IV. in part I, union and its territories are mentioned. Part II is about citizenship and Part III is for fundamental rights.
108.

Which article of the constitution allows the centre to form new states?

A. Article 3
B. Article 4
C. Article 5
D. Article 6
Answer» A. Article 3
Explanation: Article 3 of the Constitution allows the centre to form new states and is regarding formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States. Uniting two or more States or parts of States or uniting any territory to a part of any State, Article 4 deals with laws made under article 2 and 3 to provide amendment the first and fourth schedule. Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan is mentioned in Article 6.
109.

The provision of the sixth schedule shall not apply in which one of the following states?

A. Meghalaya
B. Tripura
C. Mizoram
D. Goa
Answer» D. Goa
Explanation: In 6th schedule provision for administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh is given.
110.

Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution enunciates fundamental duties?

A. Article 35
B. Article 51
C. Article 32
D. Article 14
Answer» B. Article 51
Explanation: Article 51A enlisted fundamental duties. Article 32 deals with remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights. Article 35 provides legislation to give effect to the fundamental rights.
111.

The term `state' has been defined in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution?

A. Article 1
B. Article 8
C. Article 10
D. Article 12
Answer» B. Article 8
Explanation: State' word is mentioned in Article 8. In article 1 'union and state' is mentioned. Article 12 deals with definition of fundamental rights.
112.

Under which article of Indian Constitution, a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights?

A. Article 15
B. Article 32
C. Article 35
D. Article 226
Answer» D. Article 226
Explanation: Under Article 226 of Indian Constitution a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights. Notwithstanding anything in Article 32 every High Court shall have powers, throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction. Article 35 deals with legislation to give effect to the provisions of this part.
113.

From the Constitution of which country the provision of Federation was borrowed while framing the Constitution of India?

A. USA
B. UK
C. Canada
D. Switzerland
Answer» C. Canada
Explanation: Though the basic features of Indian Constitution are based on the Government of India Act, 1935, it has many features which were borrowed from many foreign constitutions. It was from the Canadian Constitution that India borrowed a quasi-federal form of government (a federal system with a strong central government) and the idea of Residual Powers.
114.

The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country?

A. Great Britain (UK)
B. Belgium
C. France
D. Switzerland
Answer» C. France
Explanation: The parliamentary form of government was first introduced in France. The President of France was among the different styles of President, Semi-President and Parliamentary systems
115.

Which one of the following chapters in the Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to the people?

A. Part II
B. Part I
C. Part IV
D. Part III
Answer» D. Part III
Explanation: The Fundamental Rights are defined in Part III of the Constitution. Article 12 to Article 35 under Part III cover six fundamental rights recognised by the Indian constitution: Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, and Right to constitutional remedies.
116.

The directive principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution have been inspired by the constitution of -

A. Australia
B. Ireland
C. USA
D. Canada
Answer» B. Ireland
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines or principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution.
117.

In which of the following Articles, citizenship rights of people who migreated from Pakistan to India is mentioned?

A. Article-4
B. Article-8
C. Article-6
D. Article-10
Answer» C. Article-6
Explanation: Article 6 of Indian Constitution deals with the rights of citizenship of persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. It states that a person who migrated from Pakistan to India before 19 July 1948 shall be considered a citizen of India, provided either of the person's parents or any of his grandparents were born in India and has been residing since the date of migration.
118.

The Federal court of India was established in -

A. 1947
B. 1946
C. 1935
D. 1937
Answer» D. 1937
Explanation: The Federal Court of India was a judicial body, established in India in 1937 under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction. It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court of India was established.
119.

All proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court will be in:

A. Hindi
B. English
C. Hindi and English
D. Hindi or English
Answer» B. English
Explanation: The constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India, the country's highest court and the High Courts, shall be in English. Parliament has the power to alter this by w, but has not done so.
120.

The President of the Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the –

A. British Monarch
B. President of USA
C. President of Pakistan
D. President of France
Answer» A. British Monarch
Explanation: The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India. India achieved independence from the United Kingdom, on 15 August 1947, as a Dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. However, this status was only a temporary measure, as India's political leadership did not consider it appropriate for the new country to share a monarch with the former colonial power. Under the new constitution, India became a republic. The office of Governor-General and role of the King were swept aside, being replaced by the new office of President of India.
121.

Which organ is the custodian of the National Purse?

A. Executive
B. Judiciary
C. Legislature
D. Civil Servants
Answer» C. Legislature
Explanation: The idea of legislature as the custodian of national purse was for the first time mooted by the Government of India Act, 1909. It is considered as the custodian as it is the primary and most often the exclusive arbiter of federal fiscal affairs.
122.

Which one of the following Articles provides reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats?

A. Article 243 (4)
B. Article 243 (3)
C. Article 243 (2)
D. Article 243 (1)
Answer» A. Article 243 (4)
Explanation: Article 243 (4) provides reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes in the panchayats.
123.

Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution mentions the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'?

A. Article 200
B. Article 301
C. Article 310
D. Article 311
Answer» C. Article 310
Explanation: The doctrine of Pleasure is embodied in India in Article 310.
124.

In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given?

A. 243 A
B. 243 B
C. 243 C
D. 243 D
Answer» D. 243 D
Explanation: Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
125.

The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution?

A. Article 230
B. Article 231
C. Article 232
D. Article 233
Answer» D. Article 233
Explanation: In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
126.

The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the –

A. Governor
B. Parliament
C. High Court
D. State Legislature
Answer» B. Parliament
Explanation: Proposals for abolition or re- establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
127.

Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?

A. Part I
B. Part II
C. Part III
D. Part IV
Answer» D. Part IV
Explanation: The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
128.

Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?

A. Article 371 A
B. Article 371 B
C. Article 371 C
D. Article 263
Answer» A. Article 371 A
Explanation: The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (1) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
129.

One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states if the following so decides -

A. President of India
B. Parliament
C. Supreme Court
D. The states involved
Answer» B. Parliament
Explanation: Jurisdiction over two or more states.
130.

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

A. Liberty of thought
B. Economic liberty
C. Liberty of expression
D. Liberty of belief
Answer» B. Economic liberty
Explanation: Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
131.

From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?

A. Sushma Swaraj
B. Margret Alva
C. Meira Kumar
D. Sarojini Naidu
Answer» C. Meira Kumar
Explanation: Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
132.

The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Parliament
D. States
Answer» C. Parliament
Explanation: Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
133.

Appointments for all India Services are made by –

A. UPSC
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. Parliament
Answer» B. President
Explanation: All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
134.

The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.

A. Legislative
B. Administrative
C. Financial
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
Explanation: Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
135.

What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?

A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 9 years
Answer» C. 6 years
Explanation: In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
136.

Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?

A. Narasimha Rao
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer» A. Narasimha Rao
Explanation: 73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao ( 1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
137.

Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?

A. Article 40
B. Article 30
C. Article 29
D. Article 101
Answer» A. Article 40
Explanation: Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.CorrectArticle 29- Protection of interest of minorities.
Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
138.

In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?

A. Australia
B. France
C. Japan
D. Germany
Answer» D. Germany
Explanation: In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy andSwitzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
139.

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?

A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 40
D. Article 246
Answer» C. Article 40
Explanation: Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
140.

The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –

A. Sukumar Sen
B. S. P. Sen Verma
C. K. V. K Sundaram
D. T. Swaminathan
Answer» C. K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation: K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
141.

When was the comprehensive reorganisation of Indian States completed in accordance with the recommendations of States Reorgani-sation Commission?

A. 1953
B. 1956
C. 1960
D. 1966
Answer» B. 1956
Explanation: The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Some of its recommendations were implemented in the States Reorganisation Act of 1956. Although additional changes to India's state boundaries have been made since 1956, the StatesReorganisation Act of 1956 remains the single most extensive change in. state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.
142.

Voting right by the youth at the age of 18 years was exercised for the first time in the general election of -

A. 1987
B. 1988
C. 1989
D. 1990
Answer» C. 1989
Explanation: 61th amendment, 1989 on amending article 326 reduced age for voting rights from 21 to 18.
143.

Who interprets the Constitution?

A. Legislature
B. Executive
C. Judiciary
D. President
Answer» C. Judiciary
Explanation: The key function of the Judiciary is the adjudication of civil and criminal cases. In addition, it interprets the constitution and gives effect to its provisions, as well as providing the expertise in interpreting of the laws. Further, the Judiciary performs other related duties in promotion of human rights, social justice and morality.
144.

A law made by the Judiciary is known as –

A. Ordinary law
B. Case law
C. Rule of law
D. Administrative law
Answer» B. Case law
Explanation: Law developed in a court is often referred to as Case Law, or Common law, It can serve as a precedent. It serves as a guideline for future court cases, used as a reference point for similar decisions. In most countries, the term is applied to any set of rulings on law which is guided by previous rulings, for example, previous decisions of a government agency— that is, precedential case law can arise from either a judicial ruling or a ruling of an adjudication within an executive branch agency.
145.

What is the retirement age for a Supreme Court Judge?

A. 62 years
B. 68 years
C. 65 years
D. 70 years
Answer» C. 65 years
Explanation: All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
146.

When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India?

A. 1950 A.D.
B. 1954 A.D.
C. 1947 A.D.
D. 1962 A.D.
Answer» B. 1954 A.D.
Explanation: In 1954, the government of India established the Balwant Rai Mehta committee for suggesting some major reforms which suggested the organization of Panchayati Raj in rural India. It was to act both as an instrument of rural local self-government as well as an agency for community development. It recommended the creation of the three tier Panchayati Raj- Panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samitis at the block level and Zila Parishads at the district level. The National Development council accepted the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta committee in 1958. The Government of India then called upon all the states to implement these recommendations. On 2nd October 1959, Rajasthan came to be the first State to establish Panchayati Raj. Thereafter, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, Kerala, J & K, Himachal Pradesh and in fact all states introduced Panchayati Raj in their respective areas by passing necessary laws.
147.

Which is not the concern of the local government?

A. Public Health
B. Sanitation
C. Law and Order
D. Public Utility Services
Answer» C. Law and Order
Explanation: State list consists of 61 items (previously 66 items). Uniformity is desirable but not essential on items in this list: maintaining law and order, police forces, healthcare, transport, land policies, electricity in state, village administration, etc. The state legislature has exclusive power to make laws on these subjects. But in certain circumstances, the parliament can also make laws on subjects mentioned in the State list.
148.

Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?

A. Article 16
B. Article 17
C. Article 18
D. Article 15
Answer» B. Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well.
149.

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayati Raj?

A. Article. 36
B. Article. 39
C. Article 40
D. Article. 48
Answer» C. Article 40
Explanation: During the drafting of the Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj Institutions were placed in the nonjusticiable part of the Constitution, the Directive Principles of State Policy, as Article 40. The Article read 'the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government'. However, no worthwhile legislation was enactedeither at the national or state level to implement it.
150.

Article 1 of the Constitution declares India as –

A. Federal State
B. Quasi-Federal State
C. Unitary State
D. Union of States
Answer» D. Union of States
Explanation: Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States; the sates and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the First Schedule; and the territory of India shall comprise the territories of the States, the Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and such other territories as may be acquired.
151.

Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly of India?

A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Sir B.N. Rao
D. Shri K.M. Munshi
Answer» C. Sir B.N. Rao
Explanation: Benegal Narsing Rau was an Indian bureaucrat, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India. He was also India's representative to the United Nations Security Council from 1950 to 1952. B.N. Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly in formulating the Indian Constitution. He was responsible for the general structure of the its democratic framework of the Constitution and prepared its original draft. ThePresident of the Constituent Assembly Dr. Rajendra Prasad, before signing the Constitution on 26 November, 1949, thanked Rau for having 'worked honorarily all the time that he was here, assisting the assembly not only with his knowledge and erudition but also enabled the other members to perform their duties with thoroughness and intelligence by supplying them with the material on which they could work.'
152.

Which of the following countries has introduced "direct democracy"?

A. Russia
B. India
C. France
D. Switzerland
Answer» D. Switzerland
Explanation: Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives, Many countries that are representative democracies allow for three forms of political action that provide limited direct democracy: referendum (plebiscite), initiative, and recall. Referendums can include the ability to hold a binding vote on whether a given law should be rejected. This effectively grants the populace which holds suffrage a veto on a law adopted by the elected legislature (one nation to use this system is Switzerland).
153.

The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution was –

A. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. Raiendra Prasad
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Dr, B.R, Ambedkar
Answer» D. Dr, B.R, Ambedkar
Explanation: On the 14 August, 1947 meeting of the Assembly, a proposal for forming various committees was presented. Such committees included a Committee on Fundamental Rights, the Union Powers Committee and Union Constitution Committee. On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
154.

Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India?

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr. B. N. Rau
D. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the first president (temporary chairman.) of the Constituent Assembly when it met on December 9, 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad then became the President of the Constituent Assembly, and would later become the first President of India.
155.

The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on :

A. Simon Commission
B. Lord Curzon Commission
C. Dimitrov Thesis
D. Lord Clive's report
Answer» A. Simon Commission
Explanation: The provincial part of the Government of India Act, 1935 basically followed the recommendations of the Simon Commission. Simon Commission had proposed almost fully responsible government in the provinces. Under the 1935 Act, provincial dyarchy was abolished; i.e. all provincial portfolios were to be placed in charge of ministers enjoying the support of the provincial legislatures.
156.

Who described the Government of India Act, 1935 as a new charter of bondage?

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. B. R. Ambedkar
Answer» C. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: At the Faizpur Session of the Congress in December 1936, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, In his Presidential Address, referred to the Government of India Act 1935 as "The new Charter of Bondage" which was being imposed upon them despite complete rejection. He said that the Congress was going to the Legislatures to combat the Act and seek to end it.
157.

Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law?

A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Any of the high courts
D. All of the above
Answer» B. President
Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India.
158.

The proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice-President Can be presented in -

A. any House of the Parliament
B. the Rajya Sabha
C. The Lok Sabha
D. None of these
Answer» B. the Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Proposal of dismissal of the Vice president can be presented in Rajya Sabha.
159.

In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Secretary of Lok Sabha
C. Vice President
D. Prime Minister
Answer» C. Vice President
Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution says that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he takes up his post. Article 56 also provided that the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
160.

Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of no- confidence in the Lok Sabha?

A. Chandra Shekhar
B. Morarji Desai
C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
D. V.P. Singh
Answer» C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
Explanation: Chaudhary Charan Singh was the Prime Minister who resigned before facing a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha. Chaudhuri Charan Singh was the sixth Prime Minister, serving from 28 July 1979 until 14 January 1980.
161.

In which part of the Indian Constitution, legislative relation between centre and state is given?

A. X
B. XI
C. XII
D. XIII
Answer» B. XI
Explanation: In part XI relations between the union and the states is mentioned. Part XIII deals with Trade and commerce within the territory of India. Part XII is about Finance, property, contracts and suits.
162.

The Indian Constitution is divided into

A. 16 chapters
B. 22 chapters
C. 24 chapters
D. 25 chapters
Answer» D. 25 chapters
Explanation: Currently, the Constitution of India has 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules. There are 104 amendments that have been made in the Indian constitution up to January 25, 2020. The very first amendment in the Indian Constitution was made in 1950.
163.

Which article provides that any law passed in violation of fundamental rights is void to the extent of such violation -

A. Article 12
B. Article 14
C. Article 13
D. Article 18
Answer» C. Article 13
Explanation: Article 13 provides that any law passed in violation of fundamental rights is void to the extent of such violation. The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights conferred by this part and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to theextent of the contravention, be void. Article 12 is about definition of Fundamental rights.
164.

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers parliament to legislate on a subject of the state list?

A. Article 115
B. Article 116
C. Article 226
D. Article 249
Answer» D. Article 249
Explanation: Article 249 empowers the power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list in the national interest. Article 226 gives power of high courts to issue certain writs. Article 116 deals with votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants.
165.

Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution empowers the president to appoint Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

A. Article 147
B. Article 148
C. Article 149
D. Article 151
Answer» B. Article 148
Explanation: Article 148 deals with Comptroller and Auditor-General of India's appointment. Article 149 deals with duties and powers of the CAG. Article 151 deals with audit reports of CAG.
166.

Which article of Indian Constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India?

A. Article 343
B. Article 348
C. Article 154
D. Article 156
Answer» A. Article 343
Explanation: Article 343 declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India. Article 348 is about language used in the Supreme Court and High Courts. Article 154 deals with executive power of state. Article 156 declares term of office of Governor.
167.

Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgment or order?

A. Article 137
B. Article 130
C. Article 139
D. Article 138
Answer» A. Article 137
Explanation: Article 137 of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order. Article 130 deals, with seat of supreme court. Article 138 enlargement of the jurisdiction of the supreme court mentioned. Article 139 refers conferment on the supreme court of powers to issue certain writs.
168.

The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the -

A. Parliament
B. Election Commission
C. Supreme Court
D. High Court
Answer» C. Supreme Court
Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
169.

How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
Explanation: There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto.
170.

Which of the following attribute in the Preamble states that 'No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior'?

A. Justice
B. Liberty
C. Equality
D. Fraternity
Answer» D. Fraternity
Explanation: The feature of 'FRATERNITY' in the Indian constitution assures the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. According to it, all of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.
171.

Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under             .

A. Legal rights
B. Fundamental rights
C. Human rights
D. Natural rights
Answer» B. Fundamental rights
Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian constitution provides for constitutional remedies against the violation or transgression of fundamental rights. Under it, a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. That is why Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the heart and soul' of our Constitution.
172.

The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that?

A. Habeas Corpus
B. Quo Warranto
C. Prohibition
D. Certiorari
Answer» B. Quo Warranto
Explanation: The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold.
173.

Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?

A. 127
B. 128
C. 129
D. 130
Answer» C. 129
Explanation: According to Article 129 of the Constitution Supreme Court to be a court of record. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
174.

What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India?

A. 20
B. 24
C. 34
D. 28
Answer» C. 34
Explanation: There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
175.

Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India?

A. Dissolution of House
B. Resolutions
C. Questions
D. No Confidence Motion
Answer» A. Dissolution of House
Explanation: In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administration. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
176.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –

A. Electoral College
B. People of India
C. Constituent Assembly
D. Parliament
Answer» C. Constituent Assembly
Explanation: The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
177.

The Prime Minister of India is –

A. Elected
B. Appointed
C. Nominated
D. Selected
Answer» B. Appointed
Explanation: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
178.

Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -

A. 371 A : Nagaland
B. 371 B : Assam
C. 371 C : Meghalaya
D. 371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Answer» C. 371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation: Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
179.

Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?

A. Section 16 A
B. Section 15 A
C. Section 16 B
D. Section 14 A
Answer» D. Section 14 A
Explanation: Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
180.

The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –

A. Monetary Policy
B. Fiscal Policy
C. Credit Policy
D. Budgetary Policy
Answer» B. Fiscal Policy
Explanation: In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
181.

Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

A. Republic
B. Integrity
C. Federal
D. Socialist
Answer» C. Federal
Explanation: The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
182.

How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
Explanation: The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
183.

The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?

A. Nagpur
B. Panaji
C. Pune
D. Aurangabad
Answer» C. Pune
Explanation: The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
184.

In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer» B. II
Explanation: Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
185.

Who admits a new State to the Union of India?

A. President
B. Supreme Court
C. Prime Minister
D. Parliament
Answer» D. Parliament
Explanation: Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
186.

Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –

A. the Governor
B. the Chief Minister
C. the Finance Minister
D. the Speaker
Answer» A. the Governor
Explanation: The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
187.

The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :

A. Legislative Council
B. Legislative Assembly
C. Executive Council
D. Governor - in - Council
Answer» A. Legislative Council
Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
188.

Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Union Legislature
C. State Legislature
D. Election
Answer» D. Election
Explanation: Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the , basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
189.

Planning Commission of India was established in –

A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1951
D. 1949
Answer» B. 1950
Explanation: After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman.
190.

Who of the following has not been an interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir?

A. M.M. Ansari
B. Raclin Kumar
C. Shujaat Bukhari
D. Dilip Padgaonkar
Answer» C. Shujaat Bukhari
Explanation: On October 13, 2010, during the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India had appointed an eminent Group of Interlocutors Duleep Padgaonkar, Radha Kumar and M.M. Ansari--to hold a sustained dialogue with all shades of opinion in the State and "identify the political contours of a solution and the roadmap towards it". They submitted their report to the Government on October 12, 2011.
191.

The day-to-day administration of a Union Territory in India is carried out by the—

A. President
B. Governor
C. Home Minister
D. Lt. Governor
Answer» D. Lt. Governor
Explanation: Unlike the states of India, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the federal government; the President of India appoints an Administrator or LieutenantGovernor for each territory.
192.

The Supreme Court of India was set up:

A. By the Constitution
B. By a law of Parliament
C. By a Presidential Order
D. By the Act of 1947
Answer» A. By the Constitution
Explanation: As originally enacted, the Constitution of India provided for a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and seven lower- ranking Judges - leaving it to Indian Parliament to increase this number. In the early years, a full bench of the Supreme Court sat together to hear the cases presented before them. As the work of the Court increased and cases began to accumulate, Parliament increased the number of Judges from the original eight in 1950 to eleven in 1956, fourteen in 1960, eighteen in 1978, twenty-six in 1986 and thirty one in 2008. As the number of judges has increased, they have sat in smaller Benches of two or three (referred to as aDivision Bench) - coming together in larger Benches of five or more (referred to as Constitutional Bench) only when required to settle fundamental questions of law.
193.

The Judges of Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of –

A. 58 years
B. 62 years
C. 65 years
D. 60 years
Answer» C. 65 years
Explanation: The Judges of Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of 65 years [Article 124].
194.

Supreme Court is the guardian for –

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles
C. Preamble
D. Centre and State disputes
Answer» A. Fundamental Rights
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195.

The articles 17 and 18 of constitution provide –

A. social equality
B. economic equality
C. political equality
D. religious equality
Answer» A. social equality
Explanation: Right to equality is an important right provided for in Articles 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the constitution. Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Article 18 of the constitution prohibits the State from conferring any titles.
196.

How many languages are contained in the VIIIth schedule of the Indian Constitution?

A. 18
B. 22
C. 16
D. 12
Answer» B. 22
Explanation: The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. At the time the constitution was enacted, inclusion in this list meant that the language was entitled to representation on the Official Languages Commission, and that the language would be one of the bases that would be drawn upon to enrich Hindi, the official language of the Union. Via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages - Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali- were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
197.

By which Constitution Amendment Act, Right to Property ceased to remain a fundamental right?

A. 44th
B. 42nd
C. 43rd
D. 45th
Answer» A. 44th
Explanation: The 44th amendment of 1978 eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31.
198.

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in the Su-preme Court?

A. 323 A
B. 329
C. 343 C
D. 343 K
Answer» A. 323 A
Explanation: The Central Administrative Tribunal was established in pursuance of Article 323-A of the Constitution. According to this article, the Parliament may by law exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts, except the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 136 with respect to the disputes or complaints regarding the CAT.
199.

When did the Indian Constituent Assembly meet for the first time?

A. 26 Jan, 1950
B. 15 Aug, 1947
C. 9 Dec, 1946
D. 19 Nov, 1949
Answer» C. 9 Dec, 1946
Explanation: The first meeting of the constituent assembly was held on 9 Dec 1946.
200.

The Constitution of India was completed by which of the following dates -

A. Jan 26, 1950
B. Nov 26, 1949
C. Feb 11, 1948
D. None of above
Answer» C. Feb 11, 1948
Explanation: Nov 26, 1949 constitution was completed.
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