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| 801. |
Which type of democracy do we follow in India? |
| A. | Direct |
| B. | Presidential |
| C. | Representative |
| D. | Dictatorship |
| Answer» C. Representative | |
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Explanation: India follows representative democracy that is also known as indirect democracy. It is a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy. Simply put, a representative democracy is a system of government in which all eligible citizens vote on representatives to pass laws for them. |
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| 802. |
The interval between two sessions of parliament must not exceed – |
| A. | 3 months |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | 4 months |
| D. | 100 days |
| Answer» B. 6 months | |
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Explanation: The maximum gap between two sittings should not be more than 6 months. That means, The parliament should meet at least twice a year. |
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| 803. |
In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Vice-President |
| C. | The Prime Minister |
| D. | The Cabinet Ministers |
| Answer» C. The Prime Minister | |
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Explanation: The Speaker is looked upon as the true guardian of the traditions of parliamentary democracy. Her unique position is illustrated by the fact that she is placed very high in the Warrant of Precedence in our country, standing next only to the Prime Minister. |
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| 804. |
The method of Impeachment of the President of India is adopted from – |
| A. | U.S.A. |
| B. | U.K. |
| C. | U.S.S.R. |
| D. | France |
| Answer» A. U.S.A. | |
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Explanation: The Indian Constitution has borrowed some features from the U.S Constitution. Those features are: fundamental rights, independence of judiciary, judicial review, impeachment of the president, removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges and post of Vice-President. |
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| 805. |
The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was: |
| A. | Seven |
| B. | Nine |
| C. | Eleven |
| D. | Thirteen |
| Answer» A. Seven | |
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Explanation: The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was seven. |
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| 806. |
Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Written constitution |
| B. | Federalism |
| C. | Sovereignty of Parliament |
| D. | Judicial Review |
| Answer» C. Sovereignty of Parliament | |
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Explanation: Sovereignty of Parliament is not a feature of Indian constitution. Judicial review refers to the power of the judiciary to interpret the constitution and law or order of the legislature and executive void. |
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| 807. |
The idea of preamble has been borrowed in Indian Constitution from the Constitution of |
| A. | Italy |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | France |
| D. | U. S. A. |
| Answer» D. U. S. A. | |
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Explanation: The idea of preamble to the Indian constitution is borrowed from constitution of United States of America. |
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| 808. |
Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting committee of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | B. R. Ambedkar |
| B. | K. M. Munshi |
| C. | M. K. Gandhi |
| D. | Krishnaswamy Iyer |
| Answer» C. M. K. Gandhi | |
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Explanation: M.K. Gandhi was not a member of the Drafting committee of the constitution of India. |
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| 809. |
Who among the following was a non- congress member of the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | J.B. Kripalani |
| B. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | K.M. Munshi |
| D. | T.T. Krishnamachari |
| Answer» B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | |
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Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a non- congress member of the Constituent Assembly. All of them were from Congress except B.R. Ambedkar. |
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| 810. |
How many members were assigned by Cabinet Mission in Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | 300 |
| B. | 309 |
| C. | 450 |
| D. | 296 |
| Answer» D. 296 | |
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Explanation: There were 296 members assigned by Cabinet Mission in Constitution Assembly. The mission consisted of Lord Patrick-Lawrence, the Secretary of State for India, Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade, and A. V. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty. 296 seats assigned in the cabnit mission in India Constitution. |
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| 811. |
The head of state of the United Kingdom is - |
| A. | Queen Elizabeth I |
| B. | Queen Elizabeth II |
| C. | Queen Elizabeth III |
| D. | Queen Elizabeth IV |
| Answer» B. Queen Elizabeth II | |
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Explanation: Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state of the United Kingdom. |
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| 812. |
The first lady of the Indian screen to have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha is – |
| A. | Nargis |
| B. | Madhubaia |
| C. | Hema Malini |
| D. | Shobhana Bhartia |
| Answer» A. Nargis | |
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Explanation: Nargis Dutt became the first patron of Spastics Society of India in 1970s. Her subsequent work with the organization brought her recognition as a social worker, and later a Rajya Sabha nomination in 1980. |
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| 813. |
The state wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the 1971 census. Up to which year does this remain intact? |
| A. | 2031 |
| B. | 2026 |
| C. | 2021 |
| D. | 2011 |
| Answer» B. 2026 | |
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Explanation: The state wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on 1971 census and this remain upto 2026 under article 82. |
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| 814. |
The ‘Due Process of Law’ is the characteristics of the judicial system of - |
| A. | India |
| B. | France |
| C. | U.K. |
| D. | U.S.A |
| Answer» D. U.S.A | |
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Explanation: The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution cach contains a Due Process Clause. Due process deals with the administration of justice and thus the Due Process Clause acts as a safeguard from arbitrary dental of life, liberty, or property by the Government outside the sanction of law. |
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| 815. |
Recently London High Court granted right to few elderly people to go ahead with their case against government in relation to Mau Mau Rebellion. In which country this rebellion took place? |
| A. | Kenya |
| B. | Libya |
| C. | Ethiopia |
| D. | Republic of Congo |
| Answer» A. Kenya | |
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Explanation: The Mau Uprising (also known as the Mau Mau Revolt, Mau Mau Rebellion and Kenya Emergency) was a military conflict that took place in Kenya between 1952 and 1960. It involved Kikuyu-dominated anticolonial groupssummarily called Mau Mau and elements of the British Army, the local Kenya Regiment mostly consisting of the British, auxiliaries and anti- Mau Mau Kikuyu. The capture of rebel leader Dedan Kimathi on 21 October 1956 signalled the ultimate defeat of Mau Mau, and essentially ended the British military campaign |
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| 816. |
How many times was the Preamble of the Constitution amended? |
| A. | Three times |
| B. | Two times |
| C. | Once |
| D. | Not amended |
| Answer» C. Once | |
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Explanation: The 42nd Amendment of 1976 amended the Preamble of the Constitution. It changed the characterization of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic". It also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation". |
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| 817. |
Which one of the Constitutional amendment has established Panchayati Raj Institution? |
| A. | 72nd Amendment Act |
| B. | 71st Amendment Act |
| C. | 73rd Amendment Act |
| D. | 78th Amendment Act |
| Answer» C. 73rd Amendment Act | |
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Explanation: The 73rd amendment of the Constitution was enacted in 1992, to enshrine in the Constitution certain basic and essential features of Panchayat Raj Institutions. It introduced a three tier Panchayati Raj system at the Village, Intermediate (Block) and District levels. |
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| 818. |
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's Rule introduced in a State due to the failure of the constitutional machinery? (1) |
| A. | 352 |
| B. | (2) 356 |
| C. | 360 |
| D. | 350 |
| Answer» B. (2) 356 | |
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Explanation: Under article 356 of the Indian Constitution, State emergency is declared on failure of constitutional machinery in a state. During such an emergency, the President can take over the entire work of the executive, and the Governor administers the state in the name of the President. the Legislative Assembly can be dissolved or may remain in suspended animation. The Parliament makes laws on the 66 subjects of the state list |
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| 819. |
In the year 1977, an official committee was appointed to examine Panchayat Raj, under the Chairmanship of – |
| A. | Ashok Mehta |
| B. | Shri Ram Mehta |
| C. | Balwant Rai Mehta |
| D. | Manohar Lal Mehta |
| Answer» A. Ashok Mehta | |
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Explanation: In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashoka Mehta. The committee made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country. |
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| 820. |
Which among the following States, first introduced the Panchayat Raj System? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» A. Rajasthan | |
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Explanation: The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by Nagaur district of Rajasthan on 2 October 1958, Andhra Pradesh soon followed the suite. Panchayati Raj is the oldest system of local government in the Indian subcontinent. |
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| 821. |
District Judge is under the control of – |
| A. | State Government |
| B. | High Court |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Governor |
| Answer» B. High Court | |
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Explanation: District judges administer justice in India at a district level. According to Article 235 of the Indian Constitution, they are under administrative control of the High Court of the State to which the district concerned belongs. |
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| 822. |
An appeal to the High Court lies in case the Session Court has awarded the punishment of – |
| A. | one year or more |
| B. | two years or more |
| C. | three years or more |
| D. | four years or more |
| Answer» D. four years or more | |
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Explanation: Under various Central and State enactments, the High Court has been conferred with appellate as well as revisional jurisdiction. Any person convicted on a trial held by a Sessions Judge or an Additional Sessions Judge or on a trial held by any other Court, in which a sentence of imprisonment for more than seven years [has been passed against him or against any other person convicted at the same trial] ; may appeal to the High Court. |
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| 823. |
Which of the following is not a Union Territory? |
| A. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| B. | Lakshadweep |
| C. | Puducherry |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» D. Nagaland | |
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Explanation: Nagaland is a state in Northeast India. It was formally inaugurated as a state on 1 December 1963 and Kohima was declared as its capital. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma to the east and Manipur to the south. |
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| 824. |
The term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is – |
| A. | 3 years |
| B. | 4 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 6 years |
| Answer» D. 6 years | |
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Explanation: The term length of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is 6 yrs or up to 65 yrs of age (whichever is earlier). He is an authority, established by the Constitution of India under Chapter V, whoaudits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. |
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| 825. |
Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? |
| A. | G.V. Maviankar |
| B. | T. Swaminathan |
| C. | K.V.K. Sundaram |
| D. | Sukumar Sen |
| Answer» D. Sukumar Sen | |
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Explanation: Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951-52 and in 1957. |
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| 826. |
In which year were the States recognized on a linguustic basis? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» D. 1956 | |
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Explanation: Indian slates were reorganized on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganization Act, 1956. Andhra State was merged with the Telugu-speaking area of Hyderabad state (also known as Telangana) to create Andhra Pradesh in 1956. Similarly Kerala in the south and three states (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh) came into being in the Hindi speaking area. West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Punjab were enlarged by addition of territories. |
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| 827. |
The State Election Commission conducts, controls and supervises Municipal elections under - (1) Article 240 |
| B. | Article 241 (2) |
| C. | Article 243 (K) |
| D. | Article 245 (4) |
| Answer» C. Article 243 (K) | |
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Explanation: According to Article 243 (K), the superintendence, rp direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to local bodies shall be vested in a State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor. |
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| 828. |
Which committee had first of all recommended three-tier Panchayati Raj in India in 1957? |
| A. | Balwant Rai Committee |
| B. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| C. | Setalwad Committee |
| D. | Hanumantayaa Committee |
| Answer» A. Balwant Rai Committee | |
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Explanation: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee had first of all recommended three-tier Panchayati Raj in India in 1957. The Act aims to provide a 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all States having a population of over 2 million, to hold Panchayat elections regularly every 5 years. |
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| 829. |
The constitutional status has been given to Panchayats under Article. |
| A. | 219 |
| B. | 226 |
| C. | 239 |
| D. | 243 |
| Answer» D. 243 | |
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Explanation: Article 243 gives constitutional status to the Panchayats. |
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| 830. |
The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the Panchayati Raj should be held regularly after a gap of: |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 3 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» D. 5 years | |
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Explanation: Article 243 E mentioned duration of Panchayat is for five years from the date of appointment. |
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| 831. |
The Members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of – |
| A. | Two years |
| B. | Four years |
| C. | Six years |
| D. | Five years |
| Answer» C. Six years | |
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Explanation: Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years. |
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| 832. |
In which year was the High Court in Madras established? |
| A. | 1862 |
| B. | 1871 |
| C. | 1881 |
| D. | 1891 |
| Answer» A. 1862 | |
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Explanation: Madras High Court established in 1862. It consists of 74 Judges and a chief justice. Sanjay Kishan Kaul is present Chief justice of Madras court. |
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| 833. |
The mobile court in India is brainchild of : |
| A. | Justice Bhagwati |
| B. | Mt Rajiv Gandhi |
| C. | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| D. | Mrs. Pratibha Patil |
| Answer» C. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | |
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Explanation: It is said to be a brainchild of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the concept of mobile court is based on the pressing need to take the administration of civil and criminal justice closer to the people so that those living in remote areas are able to benefit without incurring the expenses of travelling to courts at distant places. |
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| 834. |
What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies? |
| A. | 350 |
| B. | 600 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 750 |
| Answer» C. 500 | |
| Explanation: Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60. However, the size of the Vidhan Sabha can be less than 60 members through an Act of Parliament, such is the case in the states of Goa, Sikkim and Mizoram. | |
| 835. |
Upto what age, can the judges of Supreme Court serve? (1) |
| A. | 62 years |
| B. | (2) 68 years |
| C. | 65 years |
| D. | 70 years |
| Answer» C. 65 years | |
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Explanation: The Judge of Supreme Court can serve up to 65 years of age. |
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| 836. |
According to the Indian Constistution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within – |
| A. | 1 month |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | 3 months |
| D. | 1 year |
| Answer» B. 6 months | |
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Explanation: Article 62 of the Indian Constitution says that 'An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after, and in no case later than six months from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy, and the person elected to fill the vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of Article 56, be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.' |
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| 837. |
In Indian Republic, the real executiveauthority tests with the – |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Bureaucrats |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» D. Council of Ministers | |
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Explanation: The President is the constitutional head of Executive of the Union. Real executive power vests in a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as head. Article 74(1) of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advise the President who shall, in exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice. |
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| 838. |
In Indian Constitution, fundamental rights were taken from the Constitution of – |
| A. | USA |
| B. | UK |
| C. | USSR |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. USA | |
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Explanation: The following features of the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Constitution of the USA: Fundamental Rights, Independence ofJudiciary, Judicial Review, Impeachment of the President, Removal of Supreme Court and High Court Judges and the Post of Vice President. |
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| 839. |
'The Right to Public Office' is a – |
| A. | Civil right |
| B. | Economic right |
| C. | Moral right |
| D. | Political right |
| Answer» A. Civil right | |
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Explanation: Civil rights include the ensuring of peoples' physical and mental integrity, life and safety; protection from discrimination on grounds such as physical or mental disability, gender, religion, race, national origin, age, status as a member of the uniformed services, sexual orientation, or gender identity; and individual rights such as privacy, the freedoms of thought and conscience, speech and expression, religion, the press, and movement. Right to public offices means that no citizen should be prohibited to hold any public office under the State on the grounds of religion, caste, race, sex or language or any of them. It is a civil right. |
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| 840. |
Citizens of India can vote at the age of – |
| A. | 18 years |
| B. | 21 years |
| C. | 22 years |
| D. | 25 years |
| Answer» A. 18 years | |
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Explanation: The minimum age of voting in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Amendment Act in 1988 read with Act 21 of 1989. |
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| 841. |
What is the minimum age prescribed in India for its citizens to cast their vote? |
| A. | 18 years |
| B. | 21 years |
| C. | 16 years |
| D. | 20 years |
| Answer» A. 18 years | |
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Explanation: Every citizen of India who is over 18 years of age, irrespective of gender, caste, religion or race, who is otherwise not disqualified, is eligible to vote. |
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| 842. |
Who among the following was the first Law Minister of India? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad |
| C. | Dr BR Ambedkar |
| D. | T Krishnamachari |
| Answer» C. Dr BR Ambedkar | |
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Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru took charge as the first Prime Minister of India on 15 August 1947, and chose 15 other members for his cabinet in which B. R. Ambedkar was the first law minister of India. |
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| 843. |
Who among the following was the Finance Minister or India in the Interim Government during 19461947? |
| A. | R K Shanmukham. |
| B. | John Mathai |
| C. | Liaquat Ali Khan |
| D. | Chintamanrao Deshrnukh |
| Answer» C. Liaquat Ali Khan | |
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Explanation: Liaquat All Khan became the first Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 19461947. |
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| 844. |
The President of India enjoys emergency powers of - |
| A. | Two types |
| B. | Three types |
| C. | Four types |
| D. | Five types |
| Answer» B. Three types | |
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Explanation: The President can declare three types of emergencies:- national, state, financial under articles 352, 356 & 360 in addition to promulgating ordinances under article 123. |
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| 845. |
The Constitution of India, describes India as – |
| A. | A Federation |
| B. | A quasi-federal |
| C. | Unitary |
| D. | Union of states |
| Answer» D. Union of states | |
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Explanation: Article 1 in the Constitution states that India that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates. The territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and any territory that may be acquired. |
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| 846. |
The concept of "Rule of Law" is a special feature of constitutional system of – |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | U.S.A. |
| C. | France |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» A. Britain | |
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Explanation: The Rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution that has been emphasised by A V Dicey and it, therefore, can be considered an important part of British Politics. It involves: the rights of individuals are determined by legal rules and not the arbitrary behaviour of authorities; there can be no punishment unless a court decides there has been a breach of law; and everyone, regardless of your position in society, is subject to the law. |
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| 847. |
Public Interest Litigation has its origin in— |
| A. | England |
| B. | France |
| C. | USSR |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» D. USA | |
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Explanation: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) means litigation for the protection of the Public Interest. It is litigation introduced in a court of law, not by the aggrieved party but by the court itself or by any other private party. It has its origin in USA. |
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| 848. |
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of - |
| A. | Privileges |
| B. | Restraints |
| C. | Competition |
| D. | Ideology |
| Answer» A. Privileges | |
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Explanation: NEW NCERT Class 11, Political Science, page 45. First step towards bringing about equality is of course ending the formal system of inequality and privileges. The caste system in India prevented people from the 'lower' castes from doing anything except manual labour. In many countries only people from some families could occupy high positions. Attainment of equality requires that all such restrictions or privileges should be brought to an end. |
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| 849. |
Who of the following moved the 'Objective Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | P. J. L Nehru |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Dr. C.D. Deshmukh |
| Answer» B. P. J. L Nehru | |
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Explanation: J. L. Nehru moved the 'Objective Resolution' in the constituent assembly. |
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| 850. |
Who was the President of the Republic of India who consistently described Indian Secularism as `Sarva Dharma Samabhav’? |
| A. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
| B. | Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Gaini Zail Singh |
| Answer» A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan | |
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Explanation: The slogan "Sawa Dharma Sama Bhava" was coined by Mahatma Gandhi in pursuit of his dream of Hindu-Muslim unity. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the President of the Republic of India who consistently described Indian Secularism as `Sarva Dharma SamabhaV. |
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| 851. |
Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on Question of law? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Any High Court |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» A. President | |
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Explanation: President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law or fact which has arisen or is likely to arise of suchnature. Article 143 of the Constitution of India directs it as a duty upon the Supreme Court to advise the President on such matter. |
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| 852. |
At least how many days of prior notice is required for the impeachment to the President of India? |
| A. | 7 days |
| B. | 14 days |
| C. | 21 days |
| D. | 30 days |
| Answer» B. 14 days | |
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Explanation: For impeachment of President of India at least fourteen days notice in writing is required. |
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| 853. |
The right to vote in elections to a Parliament is a – |
| A. | Fundamental Right |
| B. | Constitutional Right |
| C. | Legal Right |
| D. | Natural Right |
| Answer» B. Constitutional Right | |
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Explanation: It is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. It is not a Fundamental right. |
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| 854. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the financial provisions? |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 356 |
| C. | Article 360 |
| D. | Article 361 |
| Answer» C. Article 360 | |
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Explanation: Article 360 of the Indian Constitution provides for provision for the financial emergency. The provision of national emergency is mentioned under article 352. National emergency can be declared on the external aggression or armed rebellion in any part of country. Article 356 refers to imposition of 'President's rule', also called constitutional emergency. Article 361 is for Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs. |
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| 855. |
The federal system of India was inspired by the Constitution of the following? |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | United Kingdom |
| C. | U.S.A. |
| D. | Ireland |
| Answer» A. Canada | |
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Explanation: Federal system - Canada |
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| 856. |
Who among t he following was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | M.A. Jinnah |
| D. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| Answer» A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
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Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad 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. |
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| 857. |
Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution do not have any- |
| A. | Legal sanction |
| B. | Political sanction |
| C. | Social Sanction |
| D. | (4) Moral sanction |
| Answer» A. Legal sanction | |
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Explanation: Fundamental duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution do not have any legal sanction. The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. It is politically approved, socially adopted having moral intentions towards nation. There is no provision of legal sanction which abide to follow fundamental duties. |
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| 858. |
An ordinance issued by the Governor, without the approval of the State Legislature shall be effective for a period of – |
| A. | Six months |
| B. | Six weeks |
| C. | One year |
| D. | One month |
| Answer» B. Six weeks | |
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Explanation: The Governor has the power of making ordinances during the recess of the legislature to meet some emergency. A Governor's Ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after the reassembly of the legislature if not disapproved by the state legislature. |
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| 859. |
The maximum time a person can continue to be the minister of the State Government without being a member the state legislature . |
| A. | One year |
| B. | Three months |
| C. | Six months |
| D. | No time limit |
| Answer» C. Six months | |
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Explanation: A non-member may be appointed a Minister in the state Government provided he gets a seat in the State Legislature within a period of six months from the date of his appointment. This has been mentioned in Article 164 of the Indian Constitution. |
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| 860. |
Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayti Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the state of - |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» B. Jammu and Kashmir | |
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Explanation: Nyaya Panchayat extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. |
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| 861. |
A committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayti Raj was chaired by |
| A. | Balwant Rai Mehta |
| B. | Ashok Mehta |
| C. | K.N. Katju |
| D. | Jagjivan Ram |
| Answer» B. Ashok Mehta | |
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Explanation: The Committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by Ashok Mehta. The committee submitted its report in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in thecountry. Balwant Rai Mehta committee submitted report in 1957 which further establize the 'democratic decentralization' which finally came to known as Panchayati Raj. He is also known as 'Architect of Panchayati Raj'. K.N. Katju was the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in 1957. Jagjivan Ram was the first labour Minister and later served as Deputy Prime Minister in 1977-1979. |
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| 862. |
Which of the following is presided by a non-member? |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Vidhan Sabha |
| D. | Vidhan Parishad |
| Answer» B. Rajya Sabha | |
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Explanation: Vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. |
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| 863. |
What should be the gap between first No-Confidence motion and second No- confidence motion? |
| A. | 2 months |
| B. | 3 months |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | 9 months |
| Answer» C. 6 months | |
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Explanation: There is a gap of at six months between two no-confidence motions. So the parties always use the opportunity of no confidence motions to present their views before the house and thus before the people. |
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| 864. |
Which one of the following is not considered a part of the Legislature of States? |
| A. | The Governor |
| B. | The Legislative Assembly |
| C. | The Legislative Council |
| D. | The Chief Minister |
| Answer» D. The Chief Minister | |
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Explanation: Legislature of States consist of (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council. |
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| 865. |
Who is referred to as the Supreme Commander of Forces in India? |
| A. | General of the Army |
| B. | Defence Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Field Marshal |
| Answer» C. President | |
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Explanation: The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which is led by the Union Cabinet Minister of Defense. |
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| 866. |
Which item out of the following is contained in the concurrent list? |
| A. | Trade Unions |
| B. | Agriculture |
| C. | Tolls |
| D. | Markets and Fairs |
| Answer» A. Trade Unions | |
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Explanation: The Concurrent List of Indian Constitution comprises subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India. Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes come under this list. NOTE : Recently, In a significant but tricky move, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that a resolution has been passed to transfer sports from the State List of the Indian Constitution to the Concurrent List in a meeting of the National Sports Federations called by the government. The Union ministry for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation also has begun the process to make water a part of the concurrent list, moving it away from being a state subject. |
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| 867. |
The declaration of Constitutional Emergency in an Indian State has to be approved by the Parliament within a period of – |
| A. | 2 months |
| B. | 4 months |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | 12 months |
| Answer» A. 2 months | |
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Explanation: If the President is satisfied, on the basis of the report of the Governor of the concerned state or from other sources that the governance in a state cannot be carried out according to the provisions in the Constitution, he/she can declare a state of emergency in the state. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within a period of 2 months. |
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| 868. |
The number of subjects in the Union List of the Indian Constitution is – |
| A. | 47 |
| B. | 66 |
| C. | 97 |
| D. | 100 |
| Answer» C. 97 | |
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Explanation: 97 subjects are defined and enlisted under the List- I of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the exclusive domain of the Central Government of the Union of India excluding all the states and the union territories. |
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| 869. |
The functions of which of the following bodies in India is limited to advisory nature only? |
| A. | Legislative Council |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Lok Sabha |
| D. | Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» A. Legislative Council | |
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Explanation: The Provincial Legislative Councils established were mere advisory bodies by means of which Government obtained advice and assistance. The Provincial Legislative Council could not interfere with the laws passed by the Central Legislature. |
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| 870. |
Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation? |
| A. | Original Jurisdiction |
| B. | Appellate Jurisdiction |
| C. | Epistolary Jurisdiction |
| D. | Advisory Jurisdiction |
| Answer» B. Appellate Jurisdiction | |
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Explanation: PIL (Public Interest Litigation) writ petition can be filed in Supreme Court under Article 32 only if a question concerning the enforcement of a fundamental right is involved. Under Article 226, a writ petition can be filed in a High court whether or not a Fundamental Right is involved. Thus, it comes under appellate jurisdiction. |
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| 871. |
Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains the three lists that divide powers between the Union and the sates? |
| A. | Fifth |
| B. | Sixth |
| C. | Seventh |
| D. | Eigth |
| Answer» C. Seventh | |
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Explanation: 7th Schedule gives allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains 3 lists: Union List (97 Subjects) States List (66 subjects) Concurrent List (52 subjects). |
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| 872. |
According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
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Explanation: According to Article 164(1) in the State of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Casks and backward classes or any other work. Punjab is not covered by the Article. |
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| 873. |
The idea of organization of Panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Chapter I |
| B. | Chapter II |
| C. | Chapter III |
| D. | Chapter IV |
| Answer» D. Chapter IV | |
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Explanation: Panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in chapter IV of the constitution. |
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| 874. |
Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Calcutta |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Madras |
| Answer» B. Calcutta | |
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Explanation: Calcutta High court has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861. |
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| 875. |
Implementing laws is the function of – |
| A. | Executive |
| B. | Legislature |
| C. | Judiciary |
| D. | Cabinet |
| Answer» A. Executive | |
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Explanation: The executive branch is responsible for implementing the laws that are created by the legislative branch (the Rajya Sabha and House of Representatives). The Executive Branch is in charge of the administrative aspect of the government. Its main purpose is to execute, enforce and administer the laws that legislature passes. |
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| 876. |
Education is included in which of the following lists? |
| A. | Central list |
| B. | State list |
| C. | Concurrent list |
| D. | Local list |
| Answer» C. Concurrent list | |
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Explanation: Concurrent list consists of 52 items (previously 47 items). Marriage and divorce, transfer of property other than agricultural land, education, contracts,bankruptcy and insolvency, etc, come under this list. |
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| 877. |
Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems? |
| A. | Question hour |
| B. | Zero hour |
| C. | Resolutions |
| D. | Presidential Speech |
| Answer» B. Zero hour | |
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Explanation: Zero Hour is the Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has been in existence since 1962. It is called so because it begins at 12.00 noon. However, it does not mention in the rules of procedure. During zero hour, questions are asked about issues of public importance without prior permission. |
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| 878. |
A motion moved by a member in a legislature when it is desired to have a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance is called – |
| A. | Adjournment motion |
| B. | No-confidence motion |
| C. | Cut motion |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Adjournment motion | |
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Explanation: The primary object of an adjournment motion is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences and in regard to which a motion or a resolution with proper notice will be too late. The matter proposed to be raised should be of such a - eharacter that something very grave which affects the whole country and its security has happened and the House is required to pay its attention immediately by interrupting the normal business of the House. The adjournment motion is thus an extraordinary procedure which, if admitted, leads to setting aside the normal business of the House for discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance. |
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| 879. |
What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval? |
| A. | within one month |
| B. | within two months |
| C. | within four months |
| D. | within six months |
| Answer» A. within one month | |
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Explanation: The President of India has the power to declare three types of emergency. They are National Emergency, State Emergency and Financial Emergency. A proclamation of National Emergency has to be passed in each house of Parliament by more than half of the total members and at least, by two-third of the members present and voting. This proclamation will be invalid if it is not passed by both houses within one month. It has to be passed first by the Rajya Sabha if the Lok Sabha stands dissolved at the time of proclamation of National Emergency. It has to be passed within one month of Lok Sabha being reconstituted; otherwise the proclamation will be invalid. |
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| 880. |
Which of the following is not a fundamental right as per the In than Constitution? |
| A. | Right to Education |
| B. | Right to Information |
| C. | Right to Speech |
| D. | Right to Life |
| Answer» B. Right to Information | |
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Explanation: Right to Information is a part of fundamental rights under. Article 19 (1) of the Constitution which states that every citizen has freedom of speech and expression. The 86th Constitutional amendment making education a fundamental right was passed by Parliament in 2002. Right to speech comes under freedom of speech and expression which is a fundamental right. The constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty as a fundamental right under article 21. |
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| 881. |
The essential feature of democracy is giving Prominence to the – |
| A. | Executive |
| B. | Judiciary |
| C. | Citizen |
| D. | Civil Society |
| Answer» C. Citizen | |
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Explanation: The essential feature of democracy is giving prominence to the citizen.One of the key features of democracy is that by the people, from the people and to the people. People occupy the centre stage here. |
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| 882. |
In which one of the following years was Sarkaria Commission, which was empowered to recommend 0 changes in Centre-State relations, submitted its report? |
| A. | 1983 |
| B. | 1984 |
| C. | 1985 |
| D. | 1987 |
| Answer» A. 1983 | |
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Explanation: In view of the growing pressure for the greater autonomy, in June 1983 the Union Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations. The commission submitted its report to the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on 27 October 1987. |
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| 883. |
Which of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom? |
| A. | Mandamus |
| B. | Habeas corpus |
| C. | Quo-Warranto |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» B. Habeas corpus | |
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Explanation: Habeas corpus is a bulwark of personal freedom. It is a legal action, or writ, through which a person can seek relief from the unlawful detention of him or herself, or of another person. It protects the individual frpm harming him or herself, or from being harmed by the judicial system. The writ of habeas corpus has historically been an important instrument for the safeguarding of individual freedom against arbitrary state action. |
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| 884. |
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Dr. Br. Ambedkar |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Shri K. M. Munshi |
| Answer» D. Shri K. M. Munshi | |
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Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad 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. |
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| 885. |
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee Of the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| B. | C. Rajagopal Achari |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar | |
| Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. | |
| 886. |
Who among the following was the first Tribal speaker of Lok Sabha? |
| A. | G. V. Mavalankar |
| B. | G. M. C. Balayogi |
| C. | Manohar Joshi |
| D. | P. A. Sangma |
| Answer» D. P. A. Sangma | |
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Explanation: P.A. Sangma was the first tribal Speaker of Lok Sabha. He hailed from a small tribal village in Meghalaya. |
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| 887. |
Which of the following Houses has had the longest speeches by the members? |
| A. | House of Lords |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | US Senate |
| D. | Swiss Council of States |
| Answer» C. US Senate | |
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Explanation: US senate holds the record for the longest speeches by the members. |
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| 888. |
In which State of India, was a non- Congress government formed for the the first time? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Pondicherry |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
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| 889. |
How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 59 |
| B. | 69 |
| C. | 79 |
| D. | 84 |
| Answer» D. 84 | |
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Explanation: For the purpose of constituting the Lok Sabha, the whole country has been divided into 543 Parliamentary Constituencies, each one of which elects one member. The members of the Lok Sabha are elected directly by the eligible voters. The President of India can nominate maximum of two members as representatives of the Anglo- Indian community. Some seats are reserved in Lok Sabha for the members of the Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes. As per the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, 412 are general, 84 seats arc reserved for Scheduled Castes and 47 seats for the Scheduled Tribes. Earlier it was 79 and 41 for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively. |
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| 890. |
Who is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)? |
| A. | Jyotiba Phule |
| B. | Kanshi Ram |
| C. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| D. | Sahu Maharaj |
| Answer» B. Kanshi Ram | |
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Explanation: BSP was founded in 1983 by Kanshi Ram. Due to his deteriorating health in the 1990s, former school teacher Mayawati became the party's leader. |
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| 891. |
All doubts and disputes in connection with election of the President are inquired into and decided by . |
| A. | the Election Commission |
| B. | the Supreme Court |
| C. | the Parliament |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. the Supreme Court | |
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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. If the election is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the office, on or before the date of the decision of the Supreme Court shall not be invalidated by reason of that declaration. |
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| 892. |
Who was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court? |
| A. | Sunanda Bhandare |
| B. | Leila Seth |
| C. | Fatima Beevi |
| D. | Indira Jaising |
| Answer» C. Fatima Beevi | |
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Explanation: Justice Fathima Beevi was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India whose tenure lasted from October 6 1989 to April 29, 1992. The second was Justice Sujala V Manohar, from November 8, 1994 to August 27, 1999. The third was Justice Ruma Pal who became a Supreme Court judge in 2000 and continues to hold office. |
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| 893. |
Which is the highest law of the land? |
| A. | Indian Penal Code |
| B. | Indian Constitution |
| C. | Civil Procedure Code |
| D. | Criminal Procedure Code |
| Answer» B. Indian Constitution | |
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Explanation: The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Asserting the supremacy of the Constitution, the Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that it is the supreme law of the land and even the highest court of the country cannot deliver a judgment which violates it. The ailing was handed down by a bench, comprising Justices A.K. Mathur and Markandey Katju. |
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| 894. |
With respect to Article 371 A of the Constitution of India, the Governor of which one of the following States has special responsibility with respect to law and order of the State? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Nagaland | |
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Explanation: Article 371A deals with the Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland. |
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| 895. |
NITI Aayog is a - |
| A. | Statutory Body |
| B. | Think Tank |
| C. | NGO |
| D. | Constitutional Body |
| Answer» D. Constitutional Body | |
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Explanation: The NITI Aayog is neither mentioned in the constitution nor has been established by an act of parliament; it is, therefore, neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. It is a Government of India policy think-tank established by the Narendra Mod' government through a cabinet resolution on January 1, 2015. So it is an advisory and non- statutory body. |
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| 896. |
When was the Public Service Commission, the original version of the U.P.S.C. set up? |
| A. | 1st October, 1926 |
| B. | 1st April, 1937 |
| C. | 15th August, 1947 |
| D. | 26th January, 1950 |
| Answer» A. 1st October, 1926 | |
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Explanation: Indianisation of the superior Civil Services became one of the major demands of the political movement compelling the British Indian Government to consider setting up of a Public Service Commission for recruitment to its services in the territory. The first Public Service Commission was set up on October 1, 1926. However, its limited advisory functions failed to satisfy the people's aspirations and the continued stress on this aspect by the leaders of our freedom movement resulted in the setting up of the Federal Public Service Commission under the Government of India Act 1935. Under this Act, for the first time, provision was also made for the formation of Public Service Commissions at the provincial level. With the promulgation of the new Constitution for independent India on 26th January, 1950, the Federal Public Service Commission was accorded a constitutional status as an autonomous entity and given the title - Union Public Service Commission. Note : Recently, President Pranab Multherjee appointed Professor David R. Syiemlieh as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). |
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| 897. |
Which of the following committees recommended that the elections to Panchayati Raj bodies should be held on party lines? |
| A. | Balwant Rai Mehta committee |
| B. | Ashok committee |
| C. | Dhar Committee |
| D. | VKRV Rao committee |
| Answer» B. Ashok committee | |
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Explanation: According to Ashok Mehta Committee, there should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections. Dhar committee demanded for different region mainly south India for reorganization of states on linguistic basis in 1948. VKRV Rao was member of several committees live Bombay economic industrial survey committee, National income committee, UN Sub-committee on experts on levels of living etc. |
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| 898. |
President of India can be removed from his office by – |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. Parliament | |
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Explanation: According to Article 61 of Indian constitution, the President may also be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment for violating the Constitution of India. The process may start in either of the two houses of the Parliament. The house initiates the process by levelling the charges against the President. |
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| 899. |
Who has the right to decide whether a Bill is a money bill or not? |
| A. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Finance Minister |
| Answer» A. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
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Explanation: Article 110 (3) lays down that "if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final". This means that once the Speaker has certified a Bill as a Money Bill, its nature cannot be questioned in a court of law, in the Houses of Parliament, or even by the President. |
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| 900. |
The term of office of the Vice-President of India is – |
| A. | 4 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 2 years |
| D. | 6 years |
| Answer» B. 5 years | |
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Explanation: The Vice-President holds office for five years. He can be re-elected any number of times. However, the office may be terminated earlier by death, resignation or removal. The Constitution does not provide a mechanism of succession to the office of Vice-President in the event of an extraordinary vacancy, apart from re- election. |
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