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290+ Indian Government and Politics Solved MCQs

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

Chapter: Indian Federalism
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
Chapter: Union Government President, Parliament & Prime Minister. State Government Governor, State Legislatu
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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