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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) .
| 101. |
Who was the Chairman of the Constitt lent Assembly? |
| A. | Dr. B, R. Ambedkar |
| B. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| D. | Vallabh BhaI Patel |
| Answer» B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
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Explanation: The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. Following India's independence from Great Britain, its members served as the nation's first Parliament. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was the first president (temporary chairman) of the Constituent Assembly when it met on December 9, 1946. Dr. Raj endra Prasad then became thePresident of the Constituent Assembly, and would later become the first President of India. |
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| 102. |
Which of the following Indian States first adopted the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
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Explanation: The Scheme of Panchayati raj which was first adopted in Rajasthan on the 2nd October, 1959 was the result, of the recommendations of the Balavantrai Mehta Committee. In 1956, the Committee was formed to study the working of the Community Development programmes and suggest remedies for removal of defects therein. This Committee is sometimes known as the committee on the Democratic Decentralization. |
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| 103. |
Indian Constitution is : |
| A. | Federal |
| B. | Quasi Federal |
| C. | Unitary |
| D. | Presidential |
| Answer» B. Quasi Federal | |
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Explanation: The Indian constitution which envisages parliamentaiy form of government is federal in structure with unitary features. Thus, it is quasi-federal. |
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| 104. |
India has - |
| A. | basic democracy |
| B. | controlled democracy |
| C. | guided democracy |
| D. | liberal democracy |
| Answer» D. liberal democracy | |
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Explanation: Liberal democracy is a form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principles of liberalism. It is characterized by fair and free elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights and civil liberties for all persons. India has liberal democracy. |
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| 105. |
How many Fundamental Duties are included in Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Nine |
| B. | Ten |
| C. | Eleven |
| D. | Twelve |
| Answer» C. Eleven | |
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Explanation: The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the government earlier that year. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the I 86th Amendment in 2002, which added a duty on every parent or guardian to ensure that their child or ward was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years. |
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| 106. |
The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in which article of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Article 168 |
| B. | Article 174 |
| C. | Article 197 |
| D. | Article 153 |
| Answer» A. Article 168 | |
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Explanation: The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in Article 168 of the Indian Constitution. |
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| 107. |
The idea of organization of panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Chaper I |
| B. | Chapter II |
| C. | Chapter III |
| D. | Chapter IV |
| Answer» D. Chapter IV | |
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Explanation: The duty of state is mentioned in chapter IV. in part I, union and its territories are mentioned. Part II is about citizenship and Part III is for fundamental rights. |
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| 108. |
Which article of the constitution allows the centre to form new states? |
| A. | Article 3 |
| B. | Article 4 |
| C. | Article 5 |
| D. | Article 6 |
| Answer» A. Article 3 | |
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Explanation: Article 3 of the Constitution allows the centre to form new states and is regarding formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States. Uniting two or more States or parts of States or uniting any territory to a part of any State, Article 4 deals with laws made under article 2 and 3 to provide amendment the first and fourth schedule. Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan is mentioned in Article 6. |
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| 109. |
The provision of the sixth schedule shall not apply in which one of the following states? |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Tripura |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» D. Goa | |
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Explanation: In 6th schedule provision for administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh is given. |
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| 110. |
Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution enunciates fundamental duties? |
| A. | Article 35 |
| B. | Article 51 |
| C. | Article 32 |
| D. | Article 14 |
| Answer» B. Article 51 | |
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Explanation: Article 51A enlisted fundamental duties. Article 32 deals with remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights. Article 35 provides legislation to give effect to the fundamental rights. |
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| 111. |
The term `state' has been defined in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Article 1 |
| B. | Article 8 |
| C. | Article 10 |
| D. | Article 12 |
| Answer» B. Article 8 | |
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Explanation: State' word is mentioned in Article 8. In article 1 'union and state' is mentioned. Article 12 deals with definition of fundamental rights. |
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| 112. |
Under which article of Indian Constitution, a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights? |
| A. | Article 15 |
| B. | Article 32 |
| C. | Article 35 |
| D. | Article 226 |
| Answer» D. Article 226 | |
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Explanation: Under Article 226 of Indian Constitution a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights. Notwithstanding anything in Article 32 every High Court shall have powers, throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction. Article 35 deals with legislation to give effect to the provisions of this part. |
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| 113. |
From the Constitution of which country the provision of Federation was borrowed while framing the Constitution of India? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | UK |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» C. Canada | |
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Explanation: Though the basic features of Indian Constitution are based on the Government of India Act, 1935, it has many features which were borrowed from many foreign constitutions. It was from the Canadian Constitution that India borrowed a quasi-federal form of government (a federal system with a strong central government) and the idea of Residual Powers. |
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| 114. |
The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country? |
| A. | Great Britain (UK) |
| B. | Belgium |
| C. | France |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» C. France | |
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Explanation: The parliamentary form of government was first introduced in France. The President of France was among the different styles of President, Semi-President and Parliamentary systems |
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| 115. |
Which one of the following chapters in the Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to the people? |
| A. | Part II |
| B. | Part I |
| C. | Part IV |
| D. | Part III |
| Answer» D. Part III | |
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Explanation: The Fundamental Rights are defined in Part III of the Constitution. Article 12 to Article 35 under Part III cover six fundamental rights recognised by the Indian constitution: Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, and Right to constitutional remedies. |
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| 116. |
The directive principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution have been inspired by the constitution of - |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Ireland |
| C. | USA |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» B. Ireland | |
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Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines or principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution. |
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| 117. |
In which of the following Articles, citizenship rights of people who migreated from Pakistan to India is mentioned? |
| A. | Article-4 |
| B. | Article-8 |
| C. | Article-6 |
| D. | Article-10 |
| Answer» C. Article-6 | |
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Explanation: Article 6 of Indian Constitution deals with the rights of citizenship of persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. It states that a person who migrated from Pakistan to India before 19 July 1948 shall be considered a citizen of India, provided either of the person's parents or any of his grandparents were born in India and has been residing since the date of migration. |
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| 118. |
The Federal court of India was established in - |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1946 |
| C. | 1935 |
| D. | 1937 |
| Answer» D. 1937 | |
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Explanation: The Federal Court of India was a judicial body, established in India in 1937 under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction. It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court of India was established. |
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| 119. |
All proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court will be in: |
| A. | Hindi |
| B. | English |
| C. | Hindi and English |
| D. | Hindi or English |
| Answer» B. English | |
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Explanation: The constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India, the country's highest court and the High Courts, shall be in English. Parliament has the power to alter this by w, but has not done so. |
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| 120. |
The President of the Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the – |
| A. | British Monarch |
| B. | President of USA |
| C. | President of Pakistan |
| D. | President of France |
| Answer» A. British Monarch | |
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Explanation: The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India. India achieved independence from the United Kingdom, on 15 August 1947, as a Dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. However, this status was only a temporary measure, as India's political leadership did not consider it appropriate for the new country to share a monarch with the former colonial power. Under the new constitution, India became a republic. The office of Governor-General and role of the King were swept aside, being replaced by the new office of President of India. |
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| 121. |
Which organ is the custodian of the National Purse? |
| A. | Executive |
| B. | Judiciary |
| C. | Legislature |
| D. | Civil Servants |
| Answer» C. Legislature | |
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Explanation: The idea of legislature as the custodian of national purse was for the first time mooted by the Government of India Act, 1909. It is considered as the custodian as it is the primary and most often the exclusive arbiter of federal fiscal affairs. |
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| 122. |
Which one of the following Articles provides reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats? |
| A. | Article 243 (4) |
| B. | Article 243 (3) |
| C. | Article 243 (2) |
| D. | Article 243 (1) |
| Answer» A. Article 243 (4) | |
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Explanation: Article 243 (4) provides reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes in the panchayats. |
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| 123. |
Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution mentions the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'? |
| A. | Article 200 |
| B. | Article 301 |
| C. | Article 310 |
| D. | Article 311 |
| Answer» C. Article 310 | |
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Explanation: The doctrine of Pleasure is embodied in India in Article 310. |
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| 124. |
In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given? |
| A. | 243 A |
| B. | 243 B |
| C. | 243 C |
| D. | 243 D |
| Answer» D. 243 D | |
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Explanation: Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given. |
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| 125. |
The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution? |
| A. | Article 230 |
| B. | Article 231 |
| C. | Article 232 |
| D. | Article 233 |
| Answer» D. Article 233 | |
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Explanation: In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution. |
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| 126. |
The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the – |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | High Court |
| D. | State Legislature |
| Answer» B. Parliament | |
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Explanation: Proposals for abolition or re- establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action. |
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| 127. |
Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part III |
| D. | Part IV |
| Answer» D. Part IV | |
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Explanation: The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters. |
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| 128. |
Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament? |
| A. | Article 371 A |
| B. | Article 371 B |
| C. | Article 371 C |
| D. | Article 263 |
| Answer» A. Article 371 A | |
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Explanation: The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (1) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union. |
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| 129. |
One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states if the following so decides - |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | The states involved |
| Answer» B. Parliament | |
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Explanation: Jurisdiction over two or more states. |
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| 130. |
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Liberty of thought |
| B. | Economic liberty |
| C. | Liberty of expression |
| D. | Liberty of belief |
| Answer» B. Economic liberty | |
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Explanation: Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer. |
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| 131. |
From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Sushma Swaraj |
| B. | Margret Alva |
| C. | Meira Kumar |
| D. | Sarojini Naidu |
| Answer» C. Meira Kumar | |
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Explanation: Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position. |
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| 132. |
The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with – |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | States |
| Answer» C. Parliament | |
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Explanation: Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists. |
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| 133. |
Appointments for all India Services are made by – |
| A. | UPSC |
| B. | President |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» B. President | |
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Explanation: All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre. |
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| 134. |
The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field. |
| A. | Legislative |
| B. | Administrative |
| C. | Financial |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
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Explanation: Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres. |
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| 135. |
What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils? |
| A. | 3 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 9 years |
| Answer» C. 6 years | |
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Explanation: In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India. |
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| 136. |
Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented? |
| A. | Narasimha Rao |
| B. | Indira Gandhi |
| C. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| D. | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Answer» A. Narasimha Rao | |
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Explanation: 73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao ( 1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India. |
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| 137. |
Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat? |
| A. | Article 40 |
| B. | Article 30 |
| C. | Article 29 |
| D. | Article 101 |
| Answer» A. Article 40 | |
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Explanation: Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.CorrectArticle 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses. |
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| 138. |
In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature? |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | France |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» D. Germany | |
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Explanation: In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy andSwitzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation. |
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| 139. |
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats? |
| A. | Article 19 |
| B. | Article 21 |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article 246 |
| Answer» C. Article 40 | |
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Explanation: Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states. |
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| 140. |
The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was – |
| A. | Sukumar Sen |
| B. | S. P. Sen Verma |
| C. | K. V. K Sundaram |
| D. | T. Swaminathan |
| Answer» C. K. V. K Sundaram | |
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Explanation: K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first. |
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| 141. |
When was the comprehensive reorganisation of Indian States completed in accordance with the recommendations of States Reorgani-sation Commission? |
| A. | 1953 |
| B. | 1956 |
| C. | 1960 |
| D. | 1966 |
| Answer» B. 1956 | |
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Explanation: The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was a body constituted by the Central Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries along the linguistic lines. Some of its recommendations were implemented in the States Reorganisation Act of 1956. Although additional changes to India's state boundaries have been made since 1956, the StatesReorganisation Act of 1956 remains the single most extensive change in. state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947. |
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| 142. |
Voting right by the youth at the age of 18 years was exercised for the first time in the general election of - |
| A. | 1987 |
| B. | 1988 |
| C. | 1989 |
| D. | 1990 |
| Answer» C. 1989 | |
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Explanation: 61th amendment, 1989 on amending article 326 reduced age for voting rights from 21 to 18. |
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| 143. |
Who interprets the Constitution? |
| A. | Legislature |
| B. | Executive |
| C. | Judiciary |
| D. | President |
| Answer» C. Judiciary | |
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Explanation: The key function of the Judiciary is the adjudication of civil and criminal cases. In addition, it interprets the constitution and gives effect to its provisions, as well as providing the expertise in interpreting of the laws. Further, the Judiciary performs other related duties in promotion of human rights, social justice and morality. |
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| 144. |
A law made by the Judiciary is known as – |
| A. | Ordinary law |
| B. | Case law |
| C. | Rule of law |
| D. | Administrative law |
| Answer» B. Case law | |
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Explanation: Law developed in a court is often referred to as Case Law, or Common law, It can serve as a precedent. It serves as a guideline for future court cases, used as a reference point for similar decisions. In most countries, the term is applied to any set of rulings on law which is guided by previous rulings, for example, previous decisions of a government agency— that is, precedential case law can arise from either a judicial ruling or a ruling of an adjudication within an executive branch agency. |
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| 145. |
What is the retirement age for a Supreme Court Judge? |
| A. | 62 years |
| B. | 68 years |
| C. | 65 years |
| D. | 70 years |
| Answer» C. 65 years | |
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Explanation: All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office. |
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| 146. |
When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India? |
| A. | 1950 A.D. |
| B. | 1954 A.D. |
| C. | 1947 A.D. |
| D. | 1962 A.D. |
| Answer» B. 1954 A.D. | |
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Explanation: In 1954, the government of India established the Balwant Rai Mehta committee for suggesting some major reforms which suggested the organization of Panchayati Raj in rural India. It was to act both as an instrument of rural local self-government as well as an agency for community development. It recommended the creation of the three tier Panchayati Raj- Panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samitis at the block level and Zila Parishads at the district level. The National Development council accepted the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta committee in 1958. The Government of India then called upon all the states to implement these recommendations. On 2nd October 1959, Rajasthan came to be the first State to establish Panchayati Raj. Thereafter, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, Kerala, J & K, Himachal Pradesh and in fact all states introduced Panchayati Raj in their respective areas by passing necessary laws. |
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| 147. |
Which is not the concern of the local government? |
| A. | Public Health |
| B. | Sanitation |
| C. | Law and Order |
| D. | Public Utility Services |
| Answer» C. Law and Order | |
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Explanation: State list consists of 61 items (previously 66 items). Uniformity is desirable but not essential on items in this list: maintaining law and order, police forces, healthcare, transport, land policies, electricity in state, village administration, etc. The state legislature has exclusive power to make laws on these subjects. But in certain circumstances, the parliament can also make laws on subjects mentioned in the State list. |
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| 148. |
Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form? |
| A. | Article 16 |
| B. | Article 17 |
| C. | Article 18 |
| D. | Article 15 |
| Answer» B. Article 17 | |
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Explanation: Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well. |
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| 149. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayati Raj? |
| A. | Article. 36 |
| B. | Article. 39 |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article. 48 |
| Answer» C. Article 40 | |
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Explanation: During the drafting of the Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj Institutions were placed in the nonjusticiable part of the Constitution, the Directive Principles of State Policy, as Article 40. The Article read 'the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government'. However, no worthwhile legislation was enactedeither at the national or state level to implement it. |
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| 150. |
Article 1 of the Constitution declares India as – |
| A. | Federal State |
| B. | Quasi-Federal State |
| C. | Unitary State |
| D. | Union of States |
| Answer» D. Union of States | |
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Explanation: Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States; the sates and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the First Schedule; and the territory of India shall comprise the territories of the States, the Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and such other territories as may be acquired. |
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