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301.

Which of the following is NOT a union territory?

A. Goa
B. Lakshadweep
C. Dadar and Nagar Haveli
D. Chandigarh
Answer» A. Goa
302.

Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?

A. The Union Cabinet
B. The Parliament
C. The Supreme court
D. The Law commission
Answer» B. The Parliament
303.

With what subject do the articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution of India deal?

A. Indian Union and its territory
B. Citizenship
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Union Executive
Answer» B. Citizenship
304.

The brand name of 16 digit unique identification number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be –

A. Pehchan
B. Maadhyam
C. Aadhar
D. Aabhar
Answer» C. Aadhar
305.

AADHAR is a programme –

A. To help senior citizens
B. To provide nutritional support to adolescent woman
C. To train people for social defence
D. To provide identity to Indian residents
Answer» D. To provide identity to Indian residents
306.

Which country accepted the policy of Dual citizenship?

A. India
B. Canada
C. Australia
D. U.S.A
Answer» D. U.S.A
307.

Which of these is NOT included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution?

A. Right to freedom to speech
B. Right to equality before law
C. Right to Constitutional Remedies
D. Right to equal wages for equal work
Answer» D. Right to equal wages for equal work
308.

Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of fundamental Rights?

A. A decree
B. An ordinance
C. A writ
D. A notification
Answer» C. A writ
309.

Which of the following writs/orders of the High court/supreme court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed?

A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Quo Warranto
D. Habeas Corpus
Answer» C. Quo Warranto
310.

Point out which from the following is NOT a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a fundamental right?

A. Right to life
B. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
C. Protection of personal liberty
D. Right to permanent liberty
Answer» D. Right to permanent liberty
311.

Who considered the right to constitutional remedies as very ‘heart and soul’ of the Indian Constitution?

A. M.K.Gandhi
B. J.L. Nehru
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» C. B.R. Ambedkar
312.

Which of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom?

A. Mandamus
B. Habeas corpus
C. Quo Warranto
D. Certiorari
Answer» B. Habeas corpus
313.

Which of the following rights is NOT granted by the constitution of India at present as a fundamental right?

A. Right to equality
B. Right to freedom
C. Right to property
D. Right against exploitation
Answer» C. Right to property
314.

Fundamental Rights are NOT given to –

A. Bankrupt persons
B. Aliens
C. Persons suffering from incurable diseases
D. Political sufferers
Answer» D. Political sufferers
315.

Which one of the following is the guardian of fundamental right?

A. Legislature
B. Executive
C. Political parties
D. Judiciary
Answer» D. Judiciary
316.

Which of the following are covered under the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
I) Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
II) Prohibition of employment of children in factories
III) Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
Answer» D. I, II and III
317.

All the following are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution except –

A. Right to equality
B. Right against exploitation
C. Right to adequate means of livelihood
D. None of these
Answer» C. Right to adequate means of livelihood
318.

Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the soul of the Constitution?

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles of state policy
C. The Preamble
D. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer» D. Right to Constitutional Remedies
319.

The 44th Amendment in the Constitution of India removed the following right from the category of Fundamental Rights–

A. Freedom, of speech
B. Constitutional remedies
C. Property
D. Freedom of religion
Answer» C. Property
320.

Which of the following rights does Indian Constitution NOT guarantee?

A. Right of equal home
B. Right to equality
C. Right to freedom of religion
D. Right to freedom of speech
Answer» A. Right of equal home
321.

Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian constitution?

A. The Preamble
B. The Fundamental Rights
C. The Directive Principles of state policy
D. The seventh schedule
Answer» C. The Directive Principles of state policy
322.

Under the directive principles of state policy upto what age of children they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?

A. 14 years
B. 15 years
C. 16 years
D. 18 years
Answer» A. 14 years
323.

Equal pay for equal work has been ensured in the Indian constitution as one of the –

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles of state policy
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Economic Rights
Answer» B. Directive Principles of state policy
324.

The Directive principles of state policy is a cheque which his paid on Bank’s convenience, Who told it?

A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. K.M. Munshi
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. K.T. Seth
Answer» A. B.R. Ambedkar
325.

The directive principles of state policy are:

A. justicable
B. non-justicable
C. Only some of the provisions are justicable
D. None of the above
Answer» B. non-justicable
326.

Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT a fundamental duty?

A. To vote in public elections
B. To develop the scientific temper
C. To safeguard public property
D. To abide by the Constitution and respect its deals
Answer» A. To vote in public elections
327.

Where is Raisina Hill?

A. Where Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated
B. The Hill feature in Srinagar, otherwise known as Shankaracharya Hill
C. The place where the Dogra rulers Jammu and Kashmir built their fort in Jammu
D. The Rock feature at Knayakumari where Swami Vivekanad’s stature was erected.
Answer» A. Where Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated
328.

The President of India enjoys emergency powers of

A. two types
B. three types
C. four types
D. Five types
Answer» B. three types
329.

How many times the President of India can seek reelection to his post?

A. Once
B. 2 times
C. 3 times
D. any number of times
Answer» D. any number of times
330.

Which of the following appointment is NOT made by the President of India?

A. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Chief of Air Staff
D. Chief of Army
Answer» A. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
331.

In case of 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
332.

What is the maximum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India?

A. 58 years
B. 60 years
C. 62 years
D. There is no maximum age limit
Answer» D. There is no maximum age limit
333.

Rashprapati Bhawan was desgined by –

A. Edward Stone
B. Le Corbusier
C. Edwin Lutyens
D. Tarun Dutt
Answer» C. Edwin Lutyens
334.

A President Ordinance can remain in force –

A. For three months
B. For six months
C. For nine months
D. Indefinitely
Answer» B. For six months
335.

Who can initiate impeachment of the President?

A. 1/4the members of either House of the Parliament.
B. Half of the members of either House of the Parliament
C. Half of the state legislatures
D. 1/3rd members of any state legislature
Answer» A. 1/4the members of either House of the Parliament.
336.

The President of India is elected by the –

A. Members of the Lok Sabha
B. Members of Both Houses of the Parliament
C. Members of the state legislature
D. By an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of the Parliament and state Assemblies.
Answer» D. By an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of the Parliament and state Assemblies.
337.

To be eligible for election as President of India a person must have completed the age of –

A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 40 years
Answer» C. 35 years
338.

The President of India is elected by the numbers of an electoral college which does NOT include –

A. The elected members of the Rajya Sabha
B. The elected members of the Rajya Sabha
C. The elected members of the state assemblies
D. The elected members of the state legislative councils
Answer» D. The elected members of the state legislative councils
339.

Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India?

A. Vice-president
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Goveror of a state
D. Chairman of UPSC
Answer» C. Goveror of a state
340.

The Union Executive of India consists of –

A. The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only
B. The President and council of Ministers only
C. The President, Vice president council of Ministers and Lok Sabha
D. The President, Prime Minister, Deputy Chairman
Answer» A. The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only
341.

Who was the President of India at the time of proclamation of emergency in the year 1975?

A. V.V. Giri
B. Giani Zail Singh
C. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
D. Shakar Dayal Sharma
Answer» C. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
342.

Who holds the power to appoint the nominees from Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha?

A. Minorities Commission
B. President of India
C. Prime Minister
D. Vice-President
Answer» B. President of India
343.

Who is the executive head of state in India?

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Leader of the opposition
D. Chief-Secretary Government of India
Answer» A. President
344.

The first President of Independent India hails from–

A. U.P.
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» C. Bihar
345.

Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union-State fiscal relations are made by the –

A. Finance Minister
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Planning Commission
D. Finance Commission
Answer» D. Finance Commission
346.

Who among the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms?

A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C. Both a and b
D. Dr. Zakir Hussain
Answer» A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
347.

By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?

A. By the Lok Sabha
B. By the parliament
C. By the Chief Justice of India
D. By the Prime Minister
Answer» B. By the parliament
348.

Who among the following is appointed by the President?

A. Attorney General of India
B. Comptroller and Auditor
C. Governor of a state
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
349.

The single instance of the unanimous election of the President of India so far, was the election of –

A. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. Radhakrishnan
C. Zakir Hussain
D. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Answer» D. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
350.

Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of impeachment of the President of India?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Both the houses of the parliament
Answer» D. Both the houses of the parliament
351.

The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be Scheduled castes rests with the following –

A. Commission for scheduled castes and tribes
B. Prime Minister
C. Governor of the state
D. President
Answer» D. President
352.

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of persons who occupied the office of the president of India right from beginning?

A. C. Rajagopalachari,
B. C. Rajagopalchari, Rajendra Prasad, V.V.Giri, Zakir Hussain
C. Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan , Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri,
D. Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V.Giri,
Answer» C. Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan , Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri,
353.

Election to the office of the President is conducted by –

A. The speaker of the Lok Sabha
B. The Prime Minister’s Office
C. The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D. The Election Commission of India
Answer» D. The Election Commission of India
354.

In the event of a vacancy in the offices of both the President and vice-president of India, the person who performs the duty of a President is –

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D. Attorney General
Answer» B. Chief Justice of India
355.

The vice-president is the ex-officio chairman of the–

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Planning Commission
D. National development Council
Answer» A. Rajya Sabha
356.

Who held the office of the Vice – President of India for two consecutive terms?

A. Dr. Radhakrishnan
B. Mr. R. Venkatraman
C. Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
D. Mr. V.V. Giri
Answer» A. Dr. Radhakrishnan
357.

A Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice M.N. Venkatchalaih has been constituted by the Union Government to review the:

A. Centre-state relations
B. Sharing of financial resources among the states
C. Sharing of river waters among riparian states
D. Constitution of India
Answer» D. Constitution of India
358.

Which one of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India officiating as President is correct?

A. He shall continue to be chairman of the council of states
B. He shall cease to be the chairman of the Council Of States
C. He shall nominate the next-senior most member of the house to be the chairman of the council of states
D. None of the above
Answer» B. He shall cease to be the chairman of the Council Of States
359.

Which of the following vice-presidents are NOT appointed as President of the country?

A. Dr. S.Radhakrishnan
B. R. Venkatraman
C. Krishna Kant
D. Dr.Zakir Hussain
Answer» C. Krishna Kant
360.

Who was the first women to become the Prime Minister of a Country?

A. Golda Meir
B. Margaret Thatcher
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Sirivano Bhandharnaike
Answer» C. Indira Gandhi
361.

In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -

A. Support of armed forces
B. Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C. Confidence of Lok Sabha
D. Support of the people
Answer» C. Confidence of Lok Sabha
362.

Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two year’s time?

A. B.J.P.
B. Janata Party
C. Janata Dal
D. Samajwad of Janata Party
Answer» B. Janata Party
363.

What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?

A. Conterminous with the tenure of the Lok Sabha
B. Conterminous with the tenure of the President
C. As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
D. Five years
Answer» C. As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
364.

Who among the following is the Chairman of the National Integration Council?

A. The President
B. The Vice-President
C. The Prime Minister
D. The Chief Justice of India
Answer» C. The Prime Minister
365.

Who of the following became Prime Minister of India without becoming a Union Cabinet Minister?

A. Chaudhary C haran Singh
B. H.D. Deve Gowda
C. Morarji Desai
D. I.K. Gujral
Answer» B. H.D. Deve Gowda
366.

When was Jana-Gana-Mana (Which later became National anethm of India) first sung and where?

A. 24th January, 1950 in Allahabad
B. 24th January, 1950 in Delhi
C. 26th December, 1942 in Calcutta
D. 27th December, 1911 in Calcutta
Answer» D. 27th December, 1911 in Calcutta
367.

The Government of India has decided to declare which of the following rivers a National River?

A. Brahmaputra
B. Yamuna
C. Ganga
D. Kaveri
Answer» C. Ganga
368.

The Indian Constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of:

A. Religion
B. Caste
C. Colour
D. Percentage of the population of the Group to the total population
Answer» D. Percentage of the population of the Group to the total population
369.

Which of the following is NOT an element of the state?

A. Population
B. Land
C. Army
D. Government
Answer» C. Army
370.

There is no provision in the constitution for the impeachment of the:

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Chief Justice of a High court
C. Governor
D. Vice-President
Answer» D. Vice-President
371.

Consent of the people means consent of:

A. A few people
B. All people
C. Majority of the people
D. Leader of the people
Answer» C. Majority of the people
372.

The expression Creamy Layer used in the judgement of the supreme court relating to the case regarding reservations refers to :

A. those sections of society which pay income tax
B. Those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are economically advanced
C. Those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to Karpuri Thakur formula
D. All sections of upper castes of the society
Answer» B. Those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are economically advanced
373.

Despotism is possible in a:

A. One party state
B. Two party state
C. Multi party state
D. Two and multi party state
Answer» A. One party state
374.

Karl Marx belonged to:

A. Germany
B. Holland
C. France
D. Britain
Answer» A. Germany
375.

The basic parameters of India’ Foreign policy means laid down by:

A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. Radhakrishnan
C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
D. Dr. Zakir Hussain
Answer» C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
376.

Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Anti Defection bill was passed?

A. Indira Gandhi
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. V.P. Singh
D. H.D. Deve Gowda
Answer» B. Rajiv Gandhi
377.

Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of noconfidence in the Lok Sabha?

A. Chandra Sekhar
B. Morarji Desai
C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
D. V.P. Singh
Answer» C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
378.

Shakti-Sthal is related to whom?

A. Smt. Indira Gandhi
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Answer» A. Smt. Indira Gandhi
379.

Who exercises the actual executive power under the Parliamentary form of Government?

A. Parliament
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Bureaucracy
Answer» B. Prime Minister
380.

The Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of -------

A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. The Chief justice of the Supreme Court of India
Answer» A. The President
381.

Who was the first Deputy Prime Minster of India?

A. L.K. Advani
B. Morarji Desai
C. Charan Singh
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer» D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
382.

Who was the first foreign Minister of free India?

A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. Gulzari Lal Nehru
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. John Mathai
Answer» A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
383.

If the finance Minister fails to get the Annual budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister is expected to –

A. Compel the Finance Minister to resign
B. Submit the resignation of his/ her cabinet
C. Refer it to the Joint session of both the Houses of Parliament.
D. Form another cabinet with different members
Answer» B. Submit the resignation of his/ her cabinet
384.

The Council of Ministers of Indian Union is collectively responsible to –

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Lok Sabha
385.

With reference to the constitution of India,
consider the following statements:
1. The council of Ministers of the Union are responsible to both the Houses of Parliament
2. The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
386.

Who was the Defence Minister of India during the Indo China War of 1962?

A. R.N. Thapar
B. Jagjivan Ram
C. V.K. Krishna Menon
D. Govind Ballabh
Answer» C. V.K. Krishna Menon
387.

In Which one of the following Ministries, the Census Organization has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?

A. Home affairs
B. Health and family development
C. Human Resource Development
D. Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer» A. Home affairs
388.

Who is called the Father of Indian economic reform?

A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Manmohan Singh
D. None of these
Answer» C. Manmohan Singh
389.

The Comptroller and Auditor –General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the –

A. Union Government
B. State Government
C. Union and state Governments
D. Neither union nor state Governments
Answer» C. Union and state Governments
390.

What is period of appointment of the comptroller and auditor -general of India?

A. 6 years
B. upto 65 years of age
C. 6 years or 65 years of age
D. upto 64 years of age
Answer» C. 6 years or 65 years of age
391.

Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?

A. Attorney General
B. Cabinet Secretary
C. Home secretary
D. Principal Secretary to the P.M.
Answer» A. Attorney General
392.

The Attorney General of India is appointed by –

A. The President of India
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Chief justice of India
D. The UPSC
Answer» A. The President of India
393.

In India, the Controller General of Accounts presents a detailed analytical review of Union Government accounts to the Finance ministry every–

A. Year
B. Six months
C. Three months
D. Month
Answer» D. Month
394.

Which of the following statements with respect to Attorney -General of India is not correct?

A. Take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
B. Be a member of a committee of the parliament
C. Speak in the Lok Sabha
D. Vote in the Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Vote in the Lok Sabha
395.

Consider the following statements with respect to Attorney – General of India
1. He is appointed by the President
2. He must have the same qualification as are required by a judge of Supreme Court
3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India.
Which of the statement given above is/ are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
396.

Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?

A. Attorney General
B. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
C. Chairman, law commission
D. None of these
Answer» A. Attorney General
397.

Comptroller and auditor General of India is appointed by:

A. President
B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. Chairman of the planning commission
D. Finance Minister
Answer» A. President
398.

Constitution is generally defined as:

A. Law of the land.
B. Fundamental law of the land.
C. Administrative law of the la
Answer» B. Fundamental law of the land.
399.

Which of the following has been considered supreme as a source of power?

A. Supreme Court of India.
B. Parliament of India.
C. President of India.
D. Constitution of India.
Answer» D. Constitution of India.
400.

What is the chief source of political power in India?

A. The people.
B. The Constitution.
C. The Parliament.
D. The Parliament and State Legislatures.
Answer» A. The people.
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