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| 101. |
Which article of the Constitution of India provides for co-operation between states |
| A. | Article 32 |
| B. | Article 360 |
| C. | Article 14 |
| D. | Article 263 |
| Answer» D. Article 263 | |
| 102. |
The members of the Planning Commission have the status equal to that of |
| A. | Central cabinet ministers |
| B. | state ministers |
| C. | Deputy Ministers |
| D. | Members of Parliament |
| Answer» A. Central cabinet ministers | |
| 103. |
which among the following is not created by the Constitution |
| A. | Planning Commission |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | Election Commission |
| D. | UPSC |
| Answer» A. Planning Commission | |
| 104. |
Chairman of the Planning Commission is the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice President |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Speaker |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister | |
| 105. |
The Constitution of India is parliamentary because |
| A. | There is an elected President |
| B. | there is a bicameral legislature |
| C. | There is a Supreme Court |
| D. | the executive is responsible to the Legislature |
| Answer» D. the executive is responsible to the Legislature | |
| 106. |
India is a Republic in the sense that |
| A. | it has an elected Head of the state |
| B. | it has an elected Head of the Government |
| C. | it has a bi-cameral legislature |
| D. | it has sovereign power |
| Answer» A. it has an elected Head of the state | |
| 107. |
Chairman of the Finance Commission is appointed by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Council of Ministers |
| C. | President |
| D. | Vice President |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 108. |
Planning Commission was formed by Government of India by a resolution in |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1944 |
| D. | 1946 |
| Answer» A. 1950 | |
| 109. |
Which of the following is not a feature of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | It is democratic |
| B. | it is republic |
| C. | it is federal |
| D. | it is Presidential |
| Answer» D. it is Presidential | |
| 110. |
The word “procedure established by law” in the constitution of India have been borrowed from |
| A. | UK |
| B. | USA |
| C. | French |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 111. |
The President of the Constituent Assembly was |
| A. | Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad |
| B. | Dr Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Sardar Vallabhai Patel |
| D. | Dr BR Ambedkar |
| Answer» B. Dr Rajendra Prasad | |
| 112. |
”India that is Bharat shall be a union of states”. From which Constitution was adopted the words “union of states”? |
| A. | US |
| B. | France |
| C. | Swiss |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» D. Canada | |
| 113. |
The list dividing powers between union and states are given in the ------------- schedule |
| A. | IV |
| B. | V |
| C. | VI |
| D. | VII |
| Answer» D. VII | |
| 114. |
The Indian Constitution is an |
| A. | Enacted one |
| B. | evolved one |
| C. | unwritten one |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Enacted one | |
| 115. |
Dyarchy was introduced at the Provincial level by the Act of |
| A. | 1892 |
| B. | 1919 |
| C. | 1935 |
| D. | 1909 |
| Answer» B. 1919 | |
| 116. |
Dyarchy was introduced at the Centre by the Act of |
| A. | 1909 |
| B. | 1919 |
| C. | 1935 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» C. 1935 | |
| 117. |
The Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly was moved by |
| A. | Dr Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | B.R.Ambedkar |
| C. | Jawaharalal Nehru |
| D. | Alladi Krishna swamy Iyer |
| Answer» C. Jawaharalal Nehru | |
| 118. |
The election to the Constituent Assembly was held in |
| A. | June 1946 |
| B. | July 1946 |
| C. | August 1946 |
| D. | September 1946 |
| Answer» B. July 1946 | |
| 119. |
The Montague Chelmsford Reforms is known as |
| A. | Government of India Act 1919 |
| B. | Government of India Act 1935 |
| C. | Government of India Act 1909 |
| D. | Government of India Act 1892 |
| Answer» A. Government of India Act 1919 | |
| 120. |
Government of India Act 1909 is known as |
| A. | Montague Chelmsford Reforms |
| B. | Minto Morley Reforms |
| C. | Cabinet Mission Plan |
| D. | Cripps Mission Plan |
| Answer» B. Minto Morley Reforms | |
| 121. |
The Objective Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in |
| A. | January 1947 |
| B. | July 1947 |
| C. | August 1947 |
| D. | May 1947 |
| Answer» A. January 1947 | |
| 122. |
The Constitution Drafting Committee constituted by the Constituent Assembly consisted of |
| A. | 5 member |
| B. | 6members |
| C. | 7 members |
| D. | 8 members |
| Answer» C. 7 members | |
| 123. |
The Constitution of India consists of |
| A. | 390 articles |
| B. | 396 articles |
| C. | 395 articles |
| D. | 394 articles |
| Answer» C. 395 articles | |
| 124. |
The Constitution of India was adopted on |
| A. | 26th January 1950 |
| B. | 26th January 1947 |
| C. | 26th November 1949 |
| D. | 26th June 1948 |
| Answer» A. 26th January 1950 | |
| 125. |
Which among the following Acts introduced the principle of election for the first time? |
| A. | Indian Independence Act of 1947 |
| B. | Indian Council Act 1909 |
| C. | Government of India Act 1935 |
| D. | Government of India Act 1919 |
| Answer» B. Indian Council Act 1909 | |
| 126. |
Directive Principles of state Policy are included in the Articles |
| A. | 15-24 |
| B. | 25-32 |
| C. | 36-51 |
| D. | 52-60 |
| Answer» C. 36-51 | |
| 127. |
The procedure for amending the Constitution is in |
| A. | Article 368 |
| B. | Article 360 |
| C. | Article 367 |
| D. | Article 371 |
| Answer» A. Article 368 | |
| 128. |
The Concurrent list in the Constitution of India was adopted from |
| A. | Switzerland |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Irish |
| Answer» B. Australia | |
| 129. |
The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India was adopted from |
| A. | Irish |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» A. Irish | |
| 130. |
The makers of the Constitution of India adopted the concept of Judicial Review from |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | US |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» C. US | |
| 131. |
The Indian federal system can be transformed into a unitary system under |
| A. | Article 368 |
| B. | Article 356 |
| C. | Article 360 |
| D. | Article 352 |
| Answer» D. Article 352 | |
| 132. |
Fundamental Rights are included in articles |
| A. | 15-24 |
| B. | 12-36 |
| C. | 36-51 |
| D. | 52-62 |
| Answer» B. 12-36 | |
| 133. |
Untouchability Offence Act 1955 was renamed as “The Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955” in |
| A. | 1972 |
| B. | 1977 |
| C. | 1976 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» C. 1976 | |
| 134. |
Right to Property was omitted from Part III of the Constitution by the |
| A. | 42nd amendment |
| B. | 44th amendment |
| C. | 86th amendment |
| D. | 62nd amendment |
| Answer» B. 44th amendment | |
| 135. |
The watchword of a Parliamentary government is |
| A. | Stability |
| B. | checks and balances |
| C. | Political homogeneity |
| D. | responsibility |
| Answer» D. responsibility | |
| 136. |
Who presides over the joint session of the Parliament? |
| A. | Speaker |
| B. | Deputy Chairman |
| C. | President |
| D. | Vice President |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 137. |
The position of the Vice President of India resembles to the position of Vice President of |
| A. | France |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 138. |
who prepares the agenda in meeting of the Council of Ministers |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Deputy Prime Minister |
| D. | Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |
| 139. |
The Chairman of Council of States is elected by |
| A. | Elected members of Council of States |
| B. | All members of the Council of States |
| C. | Members of both Houses of Parliament |
| D. | elected members of the Parliament |
| Answer» C. Members of both Houses of Parliament | |
| 140. |
which of the following is not an objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy |
| A. | To ensure a welfare state |
| B. | to ensure socio-economic justice |
| C. | To establish a religious state |
| D. | to ensure the creation of village Panchayath |
| Answer» C. To establish a religious state | |
| 141. |
The Head of the government under a Parliamentary government enjoys |
| A. | Real power |
| B. | nominal power |
| C. | limited power |
| D. | no power |
| Answer» A. Real power | |
| 142. |
The classification of government as unitary and federal is on the basis of |
| A. | Centralization of power |
| B. | division of power |
| C. | delegation of powers |
| D. | separation of powers |
| Answer» B. division of power | |
| 143. |
Majority provisions of the Constitution of India can be amended by |
| A. | the Parliament |
| B. | The President |
| C. | the State Legislature |
| D. | the Parliament of the consent of states |
| Answer» A. the Parliament | |
| 144. |
Community Development Program was launched on |
| A. | 2nd October 1951 |
| B. | 2nd October 1952 |
| C. | 2nd October 1953 |
| D. | 2nd October 1954 |
| Answer» B. 2nd October 1952 | |
| 145. |
National Extension Service was launched on |
| A. | 2nd October 1953 |
| B. | 2nd October 1952 |
| C. | 2nd October 1951 |
| D. | 2nd October 1950 |
| Answer» A. 2nd October 1953 | |
| 146. |
Political homogeneity is a feature of |
| A. | Presidential system |
| B. | Parliamentary system |
| C. | Democratic system |
| D. | Collegiate executive |
| Answer» B. Parliamentary system | |
| 147. |
To organize village Panchayath as units of self government is an example of |
| A. | Liberal principle |
| B. | Economic principle |
| C. | Gandhian principle |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Gandhian principle | |
| 148. |
The age to exercise franchise was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by |
| A. | 42nd amendment |
| B. | 44th amendment |
| C. | 61st amendment |
| D. | 72nd amendment |
| Answer» C. 61st amendment | |
| 149. |
The President of India can dissolve the House of People on the recommendation of the |
| A. | Vice President |
| B. | Chief Justice |
| C. | Cabinet |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» D. Council of Ministers | |
| 150. |
Motion suggesting that expenditure earmarked for particular ministry should be reduced is known as |
| A. | Adjournment motion |
| B. | Cut motion |
| C. | Privilege motion |
| D. | Call of attention motion |
| Answer» B. Cut motion | |
| 151. |
A member of the Parliament formally loss his membership if he consecutively abstain himself from -------- ------------ sitting of the House |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 90 |
| Answer» C. 60 | |
| 152. |
In India a person can be a member of the Council of Ministers without being a Member of Parliament for a maximum period |
| A. | 1 month |
| B. | 6 month |
| C. | 1 year |
| D. | 2 years |
| Answer» B. 6 month | |
| 153. |
Who is the Head of the Government in India? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | the Prime Minister |
| C. | the speaker |
| D. | the Deputy Chairman of Rajya sabha |
| Answer» B. the Prime Minister | |
| 154. |
The Governor of a state can nominate how many members to the Legislative Assembly? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 1 | |
| 155. |
Which among the following type of authority is given to the President of India? |
| A. | Political |
| B. | Defacto |
| C. | Dejure |
| D. | Popular |
| Answer» C. Dejure | |
| 156. |
The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Council of States |
| D. | House of the People |
| Answer» D. House of the People | |
| 157. |
The revenue estimate of a budget are prepared by |
| A. | Estimates Committee |
| B. | Central Ministry of Finance |
| C. | Union Council of Ministers |
| D. | Respective Ministers |
| Answer» B. Central Ministry of Finance | |
| 158. |
The committee which examine the ‘extravagance’ of the government |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Public Undertaking Committee |
| D. | Ad hoc Committee |
| Answer» B. Estimates Committee | |
| 159. |
The budget is an instrument of control by |
| A. | the Government |
| B. | the Executive |
| C. | the Legislature |
| D. | the Judiciary |
| Answer» C. the Legislature | |
| 160. |
Separate electorate for Muslims were introduced by the Act of |
| A. | 1919 |
| B. | 1935 |
| C. | 1909 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» A. 1919 | |
| 161. |
The Cabinet Mission was appointed |
| A. | To work out the modalities for the transfer of power |
| B. | to finalise the date for the transfer of power |
| C. | To discuss the Plan of partition |
| D. | to partition of Bengal |
| Answer» A. To work out the modalities for the transfer of power | |
| 162. |
Provincial autonomy was introduced by the Act of |
| A. | 1935 |
| B. | 1919 |
| C. | 1909 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» A. 1935 | |
| 163. |
The interim government proposed under the Cabinet Mission Plan was formed on |
| A. | 15th August 1946 |
| B. | 2nd September 1946 |
| C. | 26th July 1947 |
| D. | 26th January 1950 |
| Answer» B. 2nd September 1946 | |
| 164. |
The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in |
| A. | July 1947 |
| B. | January 1947 |
| C. | June 1947 |
| D. | August 1947 |
| Answer» C. June 1947 | |
| 165. |
Periodic elections to the local bodies are made mandatory by |
| A. | 72nd amendment |
| B. | 73rd amendment |
| C. | 86th amendment |
| D. | 87th amendment |
| Answer» B. 73rd amendment | |
| 166. |
Balvant Rai Mehta Committee was appointed to review |
| A. | National Extension Service |
| B. | Panchayati Raj |
| C. | Electoral system |
| D. | Community Development Programme |
| Answer» D. Community Development Programme | |
| 167. |
The Committee appointed in 1977 to study the working of Panchayati Raj institutions was under the chairmanship of |
| A. | Balvant Rai Mehta |
| B. | Ashok Mehta |
| C. | GVK Rao |
| D. | LM Singhvi |
| Answer» B. Ashok Mehta | |
| 168. |
Mandal Commission recommendations were appointed by |
| A. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| B. | A B Vajpayee |
| C. | P V Narasimha Rao |
| D. | V P Singh |
| Answer» D. V P Singh | |
| 169. |
Minto Morley Reforms is also known as |
| A. | Government of India Act 1919 |
| B. | Government of India Act 1892 |
| C. | Government of India Act 1935 |
| D. | Government of India Act 1909 |
| Answer» A. Government of India Act 1919 | |
| 170. |
How many duties are included in the Constitution as Fundamental Duties? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 11 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 11 | |
| 171. |
From among the following which amendment of the Constitution of India made “education to Children” as a Fundamental Duty? |
| A. | 86th |
| B. | 85th |
| C. | 42nd |
| D. | 72nd |
| Answer» A. 86th | |
| 172. |
National Development Council was constituted in |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1952 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» C. 1952 | |
| 173. |
The qualification for the Chairman and the members of the Finance Commission are specified in |
| A. | Finance Act of 1951 |
| B. | Finance Act of 1952 |
| C. | Finance Act of 1950 |
| D. | Finance Act of 1953 |
| Answer» A. Finance Act of 1951 | |
| 174. |
Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Union Council of Ministers |
| D. | Speaker |
| Answer» A. President | |
| 175. |
The states enjoy exclusive jurisdiction over subjects of |
| A. | Union list |
| B. | State list |
| C. | Residuary List |
| D. | Concurrent list |
| Answer» B. State list | |
| 176. |
Which is the list that contains subjects in which both the centre and the states can legislate? |
| A. | Union list |
| B. | State list |
| C. | Residuary list |
| D. | Concurrent list |
| Answer» D. Concurrent list | |
| 177. |
The authority to alter the boundaries of state in India rests with |
| A. | State government |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» B. Parliament | |
| 178. |
The Union Government gives grants-in-aid to the states on the recommendations of the |
| A. | Planning Commission |
| B. | National Integration Council |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | National Development Council |
| Answer» C. Finance Commission | |
| 179. |
Which among the following is empowered to constitute Inter State Council? |
| A. | The Parliament |
| B. | The President |
| C. | The National Development Council |
| D. | The Planning Commission |
| Answer» B. The President | |
| 180. |
The salary of judges during their offices can be reduced by the |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 356 |
| C. | Article 360 |
| D. | Article 359 |
| Answer» C. Article 360 | |
| 181. |
The unlawful detention of a person is questioned by the writ of |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Certiorari |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Mandamus |
| Answer» A. Habeas Corpus | |
| 182. |
The High Court in India do not possess |
| A. | Original jurisdiction |
| B. | Appellate jurisdiction |
| C. | Advisory jurisdiction |
| D. | Revisory jurisdiction |
| Answer» C. Advisory jurisdiction | |
| 183. |
Provisions under 9th schedule |
| A. | Can be challenged in a court of law |
| B. | Can’t challenge in a court of law |
| C. | Can seek opinion in a court of law |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Can’t challenge in a court of law | |
| 184. |
Under which article of the Constitution the Supreme Court of India has been established |
| A. | 24 |
| B. | 124 |
| C. | 224 |
| D. | 231 |
| Answer» B. 124 | |
| 185. |
The High Court has the power to issue writ under article |
| A. | 32 |
| B. | 220 |
| C. | 226 |
| D. | 344 |
| Answer» C. 226 | |
| 186. |
The power of the Supreme Court can be enlarged by |
| A. | Cabinet |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | President |
| D. | Chief Justice |
| Answer» B. Parliament | |
| 187. |
Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from offices by |
| A. | Executive order |
| B. | Impeachment |
| C. | Judicial order |
| D. | Bureaucracy |
| Answer» B. Impeachment | |
| 188. |
Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court |
| A. | Article 74 |
| B. | Article 142 |
| C. | Article 143 |
| D. | Article 147 |
| Answer» C. Article 143 | |
| 189. |
Subjects in the -------------- schedule is beyond the scope of Judicial Review |
| A. | 8th |
| B. | 9th |
| C. | 12th |
| D. | 3rd |
| Answer» B. 9th | |
| 190. |
The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court was adopted from the Constitution of |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | US |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» D. Canada | |
| 191. |
The Union Legislature in India is empowered |
| A. | Not to amend the basic structure of the Constitution |
| B. | to amend the basic structure of the Constitution |
| C. | To abrogate the basic structure |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Not to amend the basic structure of the Constitution | |
| 192. |
Preventive Detention is a reasonable restriction on |
| A. | Article 14 |
| B. | Article 19 |
| C. | Article 21 |
| D. | Article 32 |
| Answer» C. Article 21 | |
| 193. |
Which of the following is the inevitable outcome of liberalization? |
| A. | Retrace of the state |
| B. | reentry of the state |
| C. | Neutrality of the state |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Retrace of the state | |
| 194. |
which of the following is inherent in communalism |
| A. | Peace for all religious sects |
| B. | racial overtone |
| C. | Ethnic rivalry |
| D. | Antagonistic assertion in all spheres of life |
| Answer» D. Antagonistic assertion in all spheres of life | |
| 195. |
Communalism is opposed to |
| A. | Secular credential |
| B. | ethnic conflict |
| C. | friendship between class |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. Secular credential | |
| 196. |
Globalisation gives primacy to unbriddled |
| A. | Welfare means |
| B. | Trade |
| C. | Socialism |
| D. | Consumerism |
| Answer» D. Consumerism | |
| 197. |
Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is contained in |
| A. | Article 131 |
| B. | Article 129 |
| C. | Article 132 |
| D. | Article 136 |
| Answer» A. Article 131 | |
| 198. |
The power of the President to consult the Supreme Court is under Article |
| A. | 132 |
| B. | 143 |
| C. | 136 |
| D. | 131 |
| Answer» B. 143 | |
| 199. |
The sequence of procedure for passing a Bill in the House is |
| A. | First reading, Committee stage, report stage, second reading, third reading |
| B. | First reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading |
| C. | First reading, second reading, third reading, Committee stage, report stage |
| D. | First reading, Committee stage, second reading, third reading |
| Answer» B. First reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading | |
| 200. |
In a federal system the guardian of the Constitution is |
| A. | the Parliament |
| B. | the Judiciary |
| C. | the council of Ministers |
| D. | the National Security Advisor |
| Answer» B. the Judiciary | |
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