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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .
Chapters
| 1. |
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any State in India? [Bank PO 1994] |
| A. | 356 |
| B. | 352 |
| C. | 360 |
| D. | 370 |
| Answer» A. 356 | |
| 2. |
A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 352 must be approved by the Parliament within: |
| A. | 1 month |
| B. | 6 weeks |
| C. | 2 months |
| D. | 3 months |
| Answer» A. 1 month | |
| 3. |
The President's rule can be proclaimed in a State: [CDS 1994] |
| A. | when a bill introduced by the State Government in the State Legislature is defeated |
| B. | if the President, on receipt of report from the Governor of the State is satisfied that a situation is likely to arise in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution |
| C. | if the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the State, or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution |
| D. | when the Governor and the Chief Minister of a State differ on many matters |
| Answer» C. if the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the State, or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution | |
| 4. |
The Governor recommends to the President of India that breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the State is imminent. The President makes a proclamation under Article 356. The action of the President: |
| A. | cannot be reviewed as the President is the sole judge of his emergency powers |
| B. | cannot be reviewed as the Constitution bars the courts from reviewing political actions |
| C. | can be reviewed as it goes against Fundamental Rights |
| D. | can be reviewed as it is malafide |
| Answer» D. can be reviewed as it is malafide | |
| 5. |
Proclamation of emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved, has to be approved by : |
| A. | Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of new Lok Sabha which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting |
| B. | New Lok Sabha within 6 months of its Constitution |
| C. | Lok Sabha in next session after six months |
| D. | Rajya Sabha only |
| Answer» A. Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of new Lok Sabha which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting | |
| 6. |
The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of: |
| A. | amendment of the Constitution |
| B. | approval of proclamation of emergency |
| C. | impeachment of President |
| D. | disapproval of proclamation of emergency |
| Answer» C. impeachment of President | |
| 7. |
Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
|
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 8. |
After approval by' both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of emergency issued by the President shall be valid: |
| A. | for period of six months |
| B. | for an indefinite period unless revoked by the subsequent proclamation |
| C. | for an indefinite period if both Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation after every six months |
| D. | for further period of two months only |
| Answer» C. for an indefinite period if both Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation after every six months | |
| 9. |
Every proclamation issued under Article 356 shall cease to operate at the expiration of: |
| A. | one month unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| B. | two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| C. | six months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| D. | three years unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament |
| Answer» B. two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament | |
| 10. |
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the State Government: |
| A. | cannot legislate |
| B. | can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List |
| C. | can legislate on the subject in the State List |
| D. | is suspended |
| Answer» A. cannot legislate | |
| 11. |
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country under Article 352: |
| A. | the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List |
| B. | the power of the State Legislature to make a law which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution is suspended |
| C. | a law passed by the Parliament may be amended by a State Legislature with prior permission of the President |
| D. | Parliament can delegate some of its powers to the State Legislatures |
| Answer» A. the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List | |
| 12. |
Which is not a correct statement regarding financial emergency? |
| A. | President can ask States to follow a certain canon of financial propriety |
| B. | The States may be asked to reserve the money bills for the consideration of the President |
| C. | President can suspend the normal allocation of revenues |
| D. | President can reduce the salaries of civil servants and not judges |
| Answer» C. President can suspend the normal allocation of revenues | |
| 13. |
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? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 14. |
Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union? |
| A. | 341 |
| B. | 342 |
| C. | 343 |
| D. | 346 |
| Answer» C. 343 | |
| 15. |
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities? |
| A. | Article 15 |
| B. | Article 16 |
| C. | Article 22 |
| D. | Article 27 |
| Answer» B. Article 16 | |
| 16. |
Part V of the Constitution deals with: I. Union Executive II. Parliament III. Supreme Court and High Courts IV. Comptroller and Auditor-General |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I only |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II and IV | |
| 17. |
Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V : |
| A. | may be altered by the Governor |
| B. | may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority |
| C. | cannot be altered |
| D. | may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation |
| Answer» D. may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation | |
| 18. |
Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commision for States are enshrined in : |
| A. | Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-324 |
| B. | Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323 |
| C. | Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323 |
| D. | Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-318 |
| Answer» B. Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323 | |
| 19. |
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Article 257 |
| B. | Article 258 |
| C. | Article 355 |
| D. | Article 356 |
| Answer» A. Article 257 | |
| 20. |
Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of: [CDS 2004] |
| A. | Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |
| B. | Socially and educationally backward classes |
| C. | Socially and economically backward classes |
| D. | Educationally and economically backward classes |
| Answer» A. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes | |
| 21. |
National Emergency has been declared so far: |
| A. | once |
| B. | twice |
| C. | thrice |
| D. | four times |
| Answer» C. thrice | |
| 22. |
The provision for Contingency Fund of India as well as for each State has been made under: |
| A. | Article 267 |
| B. | Article 270 |
| C. | Parliamentary Legislation |
| D. | Presidential order |
| Answer» A. Article 267 | |
| 23. |
During a financial emergency, the President can:
|
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 24. |
National emergency can be declared by the President only
|
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I, II and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 25. |
During a proclamation of emergency due to the breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State the President can
|
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» A. I and II | |
| 26. |
When a financial emergency is proclaimed: [I. Tax 1994] |
| A. | repayment of government debts will stop |
| B. | payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed |
| C. | salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced |
| D. | Union Budget will not be presented |
| Answer» B. payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed | |
| 27. |
On the basis of financial crisis Emergency has been declared by the President of India: |
| A. | not even once |
| B. | in 1962 |
| C. | in 1971 |
| D. | in 1991 |
| Answer» A. not even once | |
| 28. |
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period [CDS 2012] |
| A. | not exceeding three months |
| B. | not exceeding nine months |
| C. | of one year at a time |
| D. | of two years at time |
| Answer» C. of one year at a time | |
| 29. |
The proclamation of emergency at the first instance can be restricted to: |
| A. | 3 months |
| B. | 15 days |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | 60 days |
| Answer» C. 6 months | |
| 30. |
Every proclamation issued under Article 352 shall be : |
| A. | laid before each House of the Parliament |
| B. | laid before the Lok Sabha |
| C. | decided by the Prime Minister and conveyed to the President |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. decided by the Prime Minister and conveyed to the President | |
| 31. |
The President's rule is imposed for the period of: |
| A. | 3 months |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | till the next election is held |
| D. | it depends upon the President's wish |
| Answer» B. 6 months | |
| 32. |
The duration of proclamation of Financial Emergency is : |
| A. | at the first instance one month |
| B. | at the first instance two months |
| C. | at the first instance six months |
| D. | at the first instance one year |
| Answer» B. at the first instance two months | |
| 33. |
During the proclamation of National Emergency: |
| A. | all Fundamental Rights are suspended |
| B. | Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended |
| C. | Article 32 cannot be suspended |
| D. | Article 19 cannot be suspended |
| Answer» B. Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended | |
| 34. |
Emergency can be proclaimed: |
| A. | in whole of the country |
| B. | only in that part of country where actual aggression has taken place |
| C. | in any part of the country |
| D. | in the entire country or any part of territory of India |
| Answer» D. in the entire country or any part of territory of India | |
| 35. |
A resolution for the revocation of proclamation of National Emergency may be moved by: |
| A. | ten members of Rajya Sabha |
| B. | ten members of Lok Sabha |
| C. | ten members of Parliament |
| D. | one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha | |
| 36. |
A resolution ratifying the proclamation of National Emergency requires to be passed: |
| A. | by Parliament |
| B. | by each House of Parliament |
| C. | by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting |
| D. | by each House of Parliament in separate sittings with majority of total membership of each House and by majority of not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting |
| Answer» B. by each House of Parliament | |
| 37. |
The President can issue proclamation of emergency: |
| A. | on the advice of Prime Minister |
| B. | on the advice of Council of Ministers |
| C. | in his own decision |
| D. | when the decision of Union Cabinet for the issuance of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing |
| Answer» D. when the decision of Union Cabinet for the issuance of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing | |
| 38. |
Which of the following is/are resultant of a proclamation of National Emergency because of war?
|
| A. | I, II and IV |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | I only |
| D. | I and IV |
| Answer» D. I and IV | |
| 39. |
In case of proclamation of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression: |
| A. | all Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended |
| B. | the right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended |
| C. | the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21 |
| D. | Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights |
| Answer» C. the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21 | |
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