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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA political science) , Master of Arts in Political Science (MA Political Science) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .
Chapters
| 51. |
Sarkaria Commission was established to study |
| A. | Centre – State relations |
| B. | President – Governor relations |
| C. | President – Prime Minister relations |
| Answer» A. Centre – State relations | |
| 52. |
The Union territories are administered by |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Union Cabinet |
| C. | The President through administrators appointed by him |
| Answer» C. The President through administrators appointed by him | |
| 53. |
Railway is under the subject of |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| Answer» A. Union List | |
| 54. |
In case of a conflict between the Centre and the state in respect of subject included in the Concurrent List |
| A. | The Union Law prevails |
| B. | The State Law prevails |
| C. | The Supreme Court will decide |
| Answer» A. The Union Law prevails | |
| 55. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution discuss the financial relations between the Centre and the State |
| A. | Article 268-281 |
| B. | Article 268-278 |
| C. | Article 268-282 |
| Answer» A. Article 268-281 | |
| 56. |
Education comes under the |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 57. |
Emergency Provision are contained in |
| A. | Part XVIII of the Constitution |
| B. | Part XIV of the Constitution |
| C. | Part XII of the Constitution |
| Answer» A. Part XVIII of the Constitution | |
| 58. |
Financial Emergency due to a threat to the financial stability or credit of India are contained in |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 360 |
| C. | Article 356 |
| Answer» B. Article 360 | |
| 59. |
An Emergency due to the failure of the Constitutional machinery in the states are contained in |
| A. | Article 360 |
| B. | Article 352 |
| C. | Article 356 |
| Answer» C. Article 356 | |
| 60. |
An Emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion popularly known as „National Emergency’ is contained in |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 360 |
| C. | Article 356 |
| Answer» A. Article 352 | |
| 61. |
The President can declare Emergency only after written recommendation from |
| A. | Lok Sabha Resolution |
| B. | Union Cabinet Resolution |
| C. | Rajya Sabha resolution |
| Answer» B. Union Cabinet Resolution | |
| 62. |
Proclamation of emergency must be approved by both House of parliament within |
| A. | Within 1 month |
| B. | Within 2 month |
| C. | Within 3 month |
| Answer» A. Within 1 month | |
| 63. |
During National emergency fundamental right are suspended except |
| A. | Article 20 and 21 |
| B. | Article 24 |
| C. | Article 14 |
| Answer» A. Article 20 and 21 | |
| 64. |
The first proclamation of National Emergency, 1962 was issued on account of |
| A. | Chinese Aggression in NEFA |
| B. | Internal Disturbance |
| C. | India- Pakistan War |
| Answer» A. Chinese Aggression in NEFA | |
| 65. |
During National Emergency the Parliament becomes empowered to make Laws on |
| A. | Any subject mentioned in the state list |
| B. | Only the subject mentioned in the Union List |
| C. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Any subject mentioned in the state list | |
| 66. |
The Union List includes |
| A. | Defence, foreign affairs, currency |
| B. | Education, trade union, commerce |
| C. | Police, health, local administration |
| Answer» A. Defence, foreign affairs, currency | |
| 67. |
The state list includes |
| A. | Police, health, Local administration |
| B. | Atomic energy, treaty |
| C. | Trade and commerce |
| Answer» A. Police, health, Local administration | |
| 68. |
Federal features of India constitution are |
| A. | Written and supremacy of the Constitution |
| B. | Single citizenship |
| C. | Strong Centre |
| Answer» A. Written and supremacy of the Constitution | |
| 69. |
KC Wheare describe the Constitution of India as |
| A. | “Quasi-Federal” |
| B. | “Cooperative - Federal” |
| C. | “Competitive Federal” |
| Answer» A. “Quasi-Federal” | |
| 70. |
Granville Austin called the Indian federalism as |
| A. | “Completive Federalism” |
| B. | “Cooperative Federalism” |
| C. | “ Bargaining Federalism” |
| Answer» B. “Cooperative Federalism” | |
| 71. |
Tensions between states and Centre are often created by |
| A. | Imposition of President Rules in the state |
| B. | Activity of opposition party |
| C. | Media instigated activity in the state |
| Answer» A. Imposition of President Rules in the state | |
| 72. |
The central government appointed a six members Administrative reforms commission in 1966 to study |
| A. | To study various issues in Centre- State relations |
| B. | Working of the Constitution |
| C. | Pay revision Committee for Parliamentarians |
| Answer» A. To study various issues in Centre- State relations | |
| 73. |
The Sarkaria commission was appointed by the central Government in the year |
| A. | 1983 |
| B. | 1974 |
| C. | 1992 |
| Answer» A. 1983 | |
| 74. |
The Punchhi Commission was established in April,2007 to study |
| A. | To study Centre State relations |
| B. | To study working of Emergency Provision |
| C. | To study working of Fundamental Right |
| Answer» A. To study Centre State relations | |
| 75. |
Fundamental right under article 19 can be suspended only on |
| A. | External Aggression under National Emergency |
| B. | State Emergency |
| C. | Financial Emergency |
| Answer» A. External Aggression under National Emergency | |
| 76. |
A proclamation of national Emergency automatically suspends |
| A. | All fundamental right |
| B. | Right to freedom |
| C. | No fundamental right suspended |
| Answer» B. Right to freedom | |
| 77. |
The proclamation of President‟s Rule should be approved by the parliament within |
| A. | Within 2 month |
| B. | Within 3 month |
| C. | Within 1 month |
| Answer» A. Within 2 month | |
| 78. |
Tension and conflict area in Centre-State relations are created by |
| A. | Mode of appointment and dismissal of Governor |
| B. | Role of NGO in the state |
| C. | Prevailing situation in the state |
| Answer» A. Mode of appointment and dismissal of Governor | |
| 79. |
During National Emergency ,Parliament can extend the life of the Lok Sabha beyond the five year term for a period |
| A. | Not exceeding 1 year |
| B. | Not exceeding 6 month |
| C. | Not exceeding 3 month |
| Answer» A. Not exceeding 1 year | |
| 80. |
The provision of amending the Constitution is given in |
| A. | Part XX Article 368 |
| B. | Part XXI Article 248 |
| C. | Part XXIV Article 248 |
| Answer» A. Part XX Article 368 | |
| 81. |
The President of India is an integral part of |
| A. | The parliament |
| B. | The Constitution |
| C. | The Judiciary |
| Answer» A. The parliament | |
| 82. |
The Prime Minister is the head of |
| A. | The Government |
| B. | The Constitution |
| C. | The State |
| Answer» A. The Government | |
| 83. |
The President of India is elected by |
| A. | Members of the Union Parliament |
| B. | Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly |
| C. | Directly elected by the people |
| Answer» B. Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly | |
| 84. |
The President of India is elected for a term of |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 6 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| Answer» A. 5 years | |
| 85. |
The Prime Minister is appointed by |
| A. | The President |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | High Court Judge |
| Answer» A. The President | |
| 86. |
Minimum age of the President should be |
| A. | 40 years |
| B. | 35 years |
| C. | 25 years |
| Answer» B. 35 years | |
| 87. |
Lok Sabha consisted of |
| A. | 500 members |
| B. | 550 members |
| C. | 547 members |
| Answer» C. 547 members | |
| 88. |
Money Bill can be introduced only in the |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Both Houses of the parliament |
| Answer» A. Lok Sabha | |
| 89. |
The prime Minister holds office for |
| A. | 3 years |
| B. | 4 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| Answer» C. 5 years | |
| 90. |
The Lok Sabha is summoned at least |
| A. | Once a year |
| B. | Twice a year |
| C. | Thrice a year |
| Answer» B. Twice a year | |
| 91. |
The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is called |
| A. | Speaker |
| B. | Chairman |
| C. | Minister |
| Answer» A. Speaker | |
| 92. |
The Union Council of Minister shall be collectively responsible |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The House of the People (Lok Sabha) |
| C. | The president |
| Answer» B. The House of the People (Lok Sabha) | |
| 93. |
The Prime Minister is |
| A. | Minority Party leader |
| B. | Majority party leader |
| C. | Leader of Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Majority party leader | |
| 94. |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The prime Minister |
| C. | The members of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. The members of the Lok Sabha | |
| 95. |
The ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Prime Minister of India |
| C. | The Vice- President of India |
| Answer» C. The Vice- President of India | |
| 96. |
State Governor enjoy the office during the pleasure of |
| A. | Both House of parliament |
| B. | The president |
| C. | The prime Minister |
| Answer» B. The president | |
| 97. |
The Vice President of India is elected y |
| A. | The people |
| B. | The Lok Sabha |
| C. | The members of both Houses of the Parliament |
| Answer» C. The members of both Houses of the Parliament | |
| 98. |
The meetings of the Council of Ministers, Union Government is presided over by |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Prime Minister |
| C. | The Speaker |
| Answer» B. The Prime Minister | |
| 99. |
The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Both Houses of parliament |
| Answer» B. Lok Sabha | |
| 100. |
The Council of Minister hold office as long as it enjoy |
| A. | The confidence of the Parliament |
| B. | The Confidence of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | The confidence of the President |
| Answer» B. The Confidence of the Lok Sabha | |
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