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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) .
| 151. |
Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Sir B.N. Rao |
| D. | Shri K.M. Munshi |
| Answer» C. Sir B.N. Rao | |
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Explanation: Benegal Narsing Rau was an Indian bureaucrat, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India. He was also India's representative to the United Nations Security Council from 1950 to 1952. B.N. Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly in formulating the Indian Constitution. He was responsible for the general structure of the its democratic framework of the Constitution and prepared its original draft. ThePresident of the Constituent Assembly Dr. Rajendra Prasad, before signing the Constitution on 26 November, 1949, thanked Rau for having 'worked honorarily all the time that he was here, assisting the assembly not only with his knowledge and erudition but also enabled the other members to perform their duties with thoroughness and intelligence by supplying them with the material on which they could work.' |
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| 152. |
Which of the following countries has introduced "direct democracy"? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | India |
| C. | France |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» D. Switzerland | |
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Explanation: Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives, Many countries that are representative democracies allow for three forms of political action that provide limited direct democracy: referendum (plebiscite), initiative, and recall. Referendums can include the ability to hold a binding vote on whether a given law should be rejected. This effectively grants the populace which holds suffrage a veto on a law adopted by the elected legislature (one nation to use this system is Switzerland). |
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| 153. |
The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution was – |
| A. | Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Dr. Raiendra Prasad |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | Dr, B.R, Ambedkar |
| Answer» D. Dr, B.R, Ambedkar | |
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Explanation: On the 14 August, 1947 meeting of the Assembly, a proposal for forming various committees was presented. Such committees included a Committee on Fundamental Rights, the Union Powers Committee and Union Constitution Committee. On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor. |
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| 154. |
Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Dr. B. N. Rau |
| D. | Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
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Explanation: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the first president (temporary chairman.) of the Constituent Assembly when it met on December 9, 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad then became the President of the Constituent Assembly, and would later become the first President of India. |
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| 155. |
The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on : |
| A. | Simon Commission |
| B. | Lord Curzon Commission |
| C. | Dimitrov Thesis |
| D. | Lord Clive's report |
| Answer» A. Simon Commission | |
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Explanation: The provincial part of the Government of India Act, 1935 basically followed the recommendations of the Simon Commission. Simon Commission had proposed almost fully responsible government in the provinces. Under the 1935 Act, provincial dyarchy was abolished; i.e. all provincial portfolios were to be placed in charge of ministers enjoying the support of the provincial legislatures. |
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| 156. |
Who described the Government of India Act, 1935 as a new charter of bondage? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | B. R. Ambedkar |
| Answer» C. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru | |
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Explanation: At the Faizpur Session of the Congress in December 1936, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, In his Presidential Address, referred to the Government of India Act 1935 as "The new Charter of Bondage" which was being imposed upon them despite complete rejection. He said that the Congress was going to the Legislatures to combat the Act and seek to end it. |
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| 157. |
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Any of the high courts |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. President | |
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Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India. |
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| 158. |
The proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice-President Can be presented in - |
| A. | any House of the Parliament |
| B. | the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | The Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. the Rajya Sabha | |
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Explanation: Proposal of dismissal of the Vice president can be presented in Rajya Sabha. |
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| 159. |
In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter? |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Secretary of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» C. Vice President | |
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Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution says that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he takes up his post. Article 56 also provided that the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office. |
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| 160. |
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of no- confidence in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Chandra Shekhar |
| B. | Morarji Desai |
| C. | Chaudhary Charan Singh |
| D. | V.P. Singh |
| Answer» C. Chaudhary Charan Singh | |
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Explanation: Chaudhary Charan Singh was the Prime Minister who resigned before facing a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha. Chaudhuri Charan Singh was the sixth Prime Minister, serving from 28 July 1979 until 14 January 1980. |
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| 161. |
In which part of the Indian Constitution, legislative relation between centre and state is given? |
| A. | X |
| B. | XI |
| C. | XII |
| D. | XIII |
| Answer» B. XI | |
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Explanation: In part XI relations between the union and the states is mentioned. Part XIII deals with Trade and commerce within the territory of India. Part XII is about Finance, property, contracts and suits. |
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| 162. |
The Indian Constitution is divided into |
| A. | 16 chapters |
| B. | 22 chapters |
| C. | 24 chapters |
| D. | 25 chapters |
| Answer» D. 25 chapters | |
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Explanation: Currently, the Constitution of India has 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules. There are 104 amendments that have been made in the Indian constitution up to January 25, 2020. The very first amendment in the Indian Constitution was made in 1950. |
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| 163. |
Which article provides that any law passed in violation of fundamental rights is void to the extent of such violation - |
| A. | Article 12 |
| B. | Article 14 |
| C. | Article 13 |
| D. | Article 18 |
| Answer» C. Article 13 | |
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Explanation: Article 13 provides that any law passed in violation of fundamental rights is void to the extent of such violation. The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights conferred by this part and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to theextent of the contravention, be void. Article 12 is about definition of Fundamental rights. |
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| 164. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers parliament to legislate on a subject of the state list? |
| A. | Article 115 |
| B. | Article 116 |
| C. | Article 226 |
| D. | Article 249 |
| Answer» D. Article 249 | |
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Explanation: Article 249 empowers the power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list in the national interest. Article 226 gives power of high courts to issue certain writs. Article 116 deals with votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants. |
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| 165. |
Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution empowers the president to appoint Comptroller and Auditor General of India? |
| A. | Article 147 |
| B. | Article 148 |
| C. | Article 149 |
| D. | Article 151 |
| Answer» B. Article 148 | |
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Explanation: Article 148 deals with Comptroller and Auditor-General of India's appointment. Article 149 deals with duties and powers of the CAG. Article 151 deals with audit reports of CAG. |
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| 166. |
Which article of Indian Constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India? |
| A. | Article 343 |
| B. | Article 348 |
| C. | Article 154 |
| D. | Article 156 |
| Answer» A. Article 343 | |
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Explanation: Article 343 declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India. Article 348 is about language used in the Supreme Court and High Courts. Article 154 deals with executive power of state. Article 156 declares term of office of Governor. |
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| 167. |
Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgment or order? |
| A. | Article 137 |
| B. | Article 130 |
| C. | Article 139 |
| D. | Article 138 |
| Answer» A. Article 137 | |
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Explanation: Article 137 of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order. Article 130 deals, with seat of supreme court. Article 138 enlargement of the jurisdiction of the supreme court mentioned. Article 139 refers conferment on the supreme court of powers to issue certain writs. |
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| 168. |
The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the - |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Election Commission |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | High Court |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court | |
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Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. |
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| 169. |
How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
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Explanation: There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto. |
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| 170. |
Which of the following attribute in the Preamble states that 'No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior'? |
| A. | Justice |
| B. | Liberty |
| C. | Equality |
| D. | Fraternity |
| Answer» D. Fraternity | |
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Explanation: The feature of 'FRATERNITY' in the Indian constitution assures the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. According to it, all of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior. |
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| 171. |
Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under . |
| A. | Legal rights |
| B. | Fundamental rights |
| C. | Human rights |
| D. | Natural rights |
| Answer» B. Fundamental rights | |
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Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian constitution provides for constitutional remedies against the violation or transgression of fundamental rights. Under it, a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. That is why Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the heart and soul' of our Constitution. |
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| 172. |
The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that? |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Prohibition |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» B. Quo Warranto | |
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Explanation: The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold. |
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| 173. |
Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record? |
| A. | 127 |
| B. | 128 |
| C. | 129 |
| D. | 130 |
| Answer» C. 129 | |
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Explanation: According to Article 129 of the Constitution Supreme Court to be a court of record. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself. |
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| 174. |
What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 24 |
| C. | 34 |
| D. | 28 |
| Answer» C. 34 | |
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Explanation: There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65. |
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| 175. |
Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India? |
| A. | Dissolution of House |
| B. | Resolutions |
| C. | Questions |
| D. | No Confidence Motion |
| Answer» A. Dissolution of House | |
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Explanation: In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administration. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc. |
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| 176. |
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by – |
| A. | Electoral College |
| B. | People of India |
| C. | Constituent Assembly |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» C. Constituent Assembly | |
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Explanation: The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly. |
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| 177. |
The Prime Minister of India is – |
| A. | Elected |
| B. | Appointed |
| C. | Nominated |
| D. | Selected |
| Answer» B. Appointed | |
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Explanation: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power. |
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| 178. |
Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State - |
| A. | 371 A : Nagaland |
| B. | 371 B : Assam |
| C. | 371 C : Meghalaya |
| D. | 371 D : Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. 371 C : Meghalaya | |
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Explanation: Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur. |
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| 179. |
Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided? |
| A. | Section 16 A |
| B. | Section 15 A |
| C. | Section 16 B |
| D. | Section 14 A |
| Answer» D. Section 14 A | |
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Explanation: Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided. |
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| 180. |
The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called – |
| A. | Monetary Policy |
| B. | Fiscal Policy |
| C. | Credit Policy |
| D. | Budgetary Policy |
| Answer» B. Fiscal Policy | |
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Explanation: In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending. |
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| 181. |
Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Republic |
| B. | Integrity |
| C. | Federal |
| D. | Socialist |
| Answer» C. Federal | |
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Explanation: The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. |
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| 182. |
How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
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Explanation: The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis. |
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| 183. |
The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places? |
| A. | Nagpur |
| B. | Panaji |
| C. | Pune |
| D. | Aurangabad |
| Answer» C. Pune | |
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Explanation: The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji. |
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| 184. |
In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned? |
| A. | I |
| B. | II |
| C. | III |
| D. | IV |
| Answer» B. II | |
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Explanation: Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution. |
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| 185. |
Who admits a new State to the Union of India? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» D. Parliament | |
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Explanation: Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state. |
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| 186. |
Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of – |
| A. | the Governor |
| B. | the Chief Minister |
| C. | the Finance Minister |
| D. | the Speaker |
| Answer» A. the Governor | |
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Explanation: The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration. |
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| 187. |
The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called : |
| A. | Legislative Council |
| B. | Legislative Assembly |
| C. | Executive Council |
| D. | Governor - in - Council |
| Answer» A. Legislative Council | |
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Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. |
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| 188. |
Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to – |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Union Legislature |
| C. | State Legislature |
| D. | Election |
| Answer» D. Election | |
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Explanation: Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the , basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years. |
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| 189. |
Planning Commission of India was established in – |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1950 |
| C. | 1951 |
| D. | 1949 |
| Answer» B. 1950 | |
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Explanation: After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. |
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| 190. |
Who of the following has not been an interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir? |
| A. | M.M. Ansari |
| B. | Raclin Kumar |
| C. | Shujaat Bukhari |
| D. | Dilip Padgaonkar |
| Answer» C. Shujaat Bukhari | |
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Explanation: On October 13, 2010, during the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India had appointed an eminent Group of Interlocutors Duleep Padgaonkar, Radha Kumar and M.M. Ansari--to hold a sustained dialogue with all shades of opinion in the State and "identify the political contours of a solution and the roadmap towards it". They submitted their report to the Government on October 12, 2011. |
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| 191. |
The day-to-day administration of a Union Territory in India is carried out by the— |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Home Minister |
| D. | Lt. Governor |
| Answer» D. Lt. Governor | |
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Explanation: Unlike the states of India, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the federal government; the President of India appoints an Administrator or LieutenantGovernor for each territory. |
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| 192. |
The Supreme Court of India was set up: |
| A. | By the Constitution |
| B. | By a law of Parliament |
| C. | By a Presidential Order |
| D. | By the Act of 1947 |
| Answer» A. By the Constitution | |
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Explanation: As originally enacted, the Constitution of India provided for a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and seven lower- ranking Judges - leaving it to Indian Parliament to increase this number. In the early years, a full bench of the Supreme Court sat together to hear the cases presented before them. As the work of the Court increased and cases began to accumulate, Parliament increased the number of Judges from the original eight in 1950 to eleven in 1956, fourteen in 1960, eighteen in 1978, twenty-six in 1986 and thirty one in 2008. As the number of judges has increased, they have sat in smaller Benches of two or three (referred to as aDivision Bench) - coming together in larger Benches of five or more (referred to as Constitutional Bench) only when required to settle fundamental questions of law. |
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| 193. |
The Judges of Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of – |
| A. | 58 years |
| B. | 62 years |
| C. | 65 years |
| D. | 60 years |
| Answer» C. 65 years | |
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Explanation: The Judges of Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of 65 years [Article 124]. |
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| 194. |
Supreme Court is the guardian for – |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles |
| C. | Preamble |
| D. | Centre and State disputes |
| Answer» A. Fundamental Rights | |
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| 195. |
The articles 17 and 18 of constitution provide – |
| A. | social equality |
| B. | economic equality |
| C. | political equality |
| D. | religious equality |
| Answer» A. social equality | |
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Explanation: Right to equality is an important right provided for in Articles 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the constitution. Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Article 18 of the constitution prohibits the State from conferring any titles. |
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| 196. |
How many languages are contained in the VIIIth schedule of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» B. 22 | |
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Explanation: The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. At the time the constitution was enacted, inclusion in this list meant that the language was entitled to representation on the Official Languages Commission, and that the language would be one of the bases that would be drawn upon to enrich Hindi, the official language of the Union. Via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages - Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali- were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. |
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| 197. |
By which Constitution Amendment Act, Right to Property ceased to remain a fundamental right? |
| A. | 44th |
| B. | 42nd |
| C. | 43rd |
| D. | 45th |
| Answer» A. 44th | |
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Explanation: The 44th amendment of 1978 eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. |
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| 198. |
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in the Su-preme Court? |
| A. | 323 A |
| B. | 329 |
| C. | 343 C |
| D. | 343 K |
| Answer» A. 323 A | |
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Explanation: The Central Administrative Tribunal was established in pursuance of Article 323-A of the Constitution. According to this article, the Parliament may by law exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts, except the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 136 with respect to the disputes or complaints regarding the CAT. |
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| 199. |
When did the Indian Constituent Assembly meet for the first time? |
| A. | 26 Jan, 1950 |
| B. | 15 Aug, 1947 |
| C. | 9 Dec, 1946 |
| D. | 19 Nov, 1949 |
| Answer» C. 9 Dec, 1946 | |
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Explanation: The first meeting of the constituent assembly was held on 9 Dec 1946. |
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| 200. |
The Constitution of India was completed by which of the following dates - |
| A. | Jan 26, 1950 |
| B. | Nov 26, 1949 |
| C. | Feb 11, 1948 |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» C. Feb 11, 1948 | |
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Explanation: Nov 26, 1949 constitution was completed. |
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