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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) .
| 201. |
Who of the following has stated that 'The Constitution has not been set in a right mould of Federalism'? |
| A. | D.D. Basu |
| B. | K.M. Munshi |
| C. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| D. | A.K.Aiyer |
| Answer» D. A.K.Aiyer | |
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Explanation: A. K. Aiyer was the member of constituent assembly of India from Madras state. |
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| 202. |
Referendum has an integral relationship with— |
| A. | Indirect Democracy |
| B. | Limited Monarchy |
| C. | Direct Democracy |
| D. | People's Courts |
| Answer» C. Direct Democracy | |
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Explanation: Referendum is a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision. It has an integral relationship with Direct Democracy. |
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| 203. |
Where do we find the ideals of Indian democracy in the Constitution? |
| A. | The Preamble |
| B. | Part III |
| C. | Part IV |
| D. | Part I |
| Answer» A. The Preamble | |
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Explanation: The Preamble to the Constitution of India is `Declaration of Independence' statement & a brief introductory that sets out the guiding principles & purpose of the document as well as Indian democracy. It describes the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". The first part of the preamble "We, the people of India" and, its last part "give to ourselves this Constitution" clearly indicate the democratic spirit. |
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| 204. |
The state operates through : |
| A. | Political Party |
| B. | Party President |
| C. | Government |
| D. | President |
| Answer» C. Government | |
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Explanation: A government is the system by which a state or community is governed. It is the means by which state policy is enforced, as well as the mechanism for determining the policy ofthe state. A form of Government refers to the set of political systems and institutions that make up the organisation of a specific government. |
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| 205. |
When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted? |
| A. | 1922 |
| B. | 1923 |
| C. | 1921 |
| D. | 1920 |
| Answer» D. 1920 | |
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Explanation: The Central Legislative Assembly was a legislature for India created by the Government of India Act 1919 from the former Imperial Legislative Council, implementing the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. It was formed in 1920. |
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| 206. |
Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with trade union movement? |
| A. | V.V. Giri |
| B. | N. Sanjiva Reddy |
| C. | K.R. Narayanau |
| D. | Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» A. V.V. Giri | |
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Explanation: V.V. Giri, the President of India was associated with trade Union movement. Varahagiri Venkata Giri, commonly known as V. V. Girl, was the fourth President of the Republic of India from 24 August 1969 to 23 August 1974. |
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| 207. |
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which of the following? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Lok Sabha | |
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Explanation: As per article 74 of Indian constitution the council of ministers are responsible to the Lok Sabha. |
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| 208. |
Under which article of Indian Constitution, President of India enjoys powers to withhold his asset on any Bill? (1) |
| A. | Article 63 |
| B. | (2) Article 108(3) |
| C. | Article 109 |
| D. | (4) Article 111 |
| Answer» D. (4) Article 111 | |
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Explanation: Article 111 - assents on any Bill. Article 108 - Joint sitting of both houses in certain cases. Article 109 - Special procedure in respect of money bill. |
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| 209. |
Under which article of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relativity to water of inter-state rivers-valleys is done? |
| A. | Article 260 |
| B. | Article 261 |
| C. | Article 262 |
| D. | Article 262 |
| Answer» C. Article 262 | |
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Explanation: Under Article 262 of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relating to water of inter-state rivers or river valleys is done. Article 260 - Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India. Article 261 deals with public acts, records and judicial proceedings. |
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| 210. |
A court enforces enjoyment of a Fundamental Right by issuing – |
| A. | a decree |
| B. | an ordinance |
| C. | a writ |
| D. | a notification |
| Answer» C. a writ | |
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Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights. The courts can issue various kinds of writs. The Supreme Court, the highest in the country, may issue writs under Article 32 of the Constitution for enforcement of Fundamental Rights and under Articles 139 for enforcement of rights other than Fundamental Rights, while High Courts, the superior courts of the States, may issue writs under Articles 226. |
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| 211. |
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with - |
| A. | judicial review |
| B. | judicial activism |
| C. | judicial intervention |
| D. | judicial sanctity |
| Answer» B. judicial activism | |
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Explanation: Public Interest litigation (PIL) may be linked with judicial activism. Judicial review is a process under which executive and legislative actions are subject to review by the judiciary. |
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| 212. |
Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Ministry of Law |
| Answer» C. Parliament | |
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Explanation: Article 124 of the Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and not more than seven judges. The Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges by law. |
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| 213. |
The term ‘Fraternity’ in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means a sense of - |
| A. | friendliness |
| B. | statehood |
| C. | love and affection |
| D. | brotherhood |
| Answer» D. brotherhood | |
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Explanation: Fraternity as enshrined in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution means a sense of brotherhood prevailing amongst all the sections of the people. This is sought to be achieved by making the State secular, guaranteeing fundamental and other rights equally to people of all sections, and protecting their interests. |
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| 214. |
Which one of the following language is not recognized in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India – |
| A. | English |
| B. | Sanskrit |
| C. | Urdu |
| D. | Nepali |
| Answer» A. English | |
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Explanation: The recognized languages in the 8th Schedule of the constitution – Assamese,Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepalli, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu. |
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| 215. |
Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India includes the disqualification of a Legislator on grounds of defection? |
| A. | 8th Schedule |
| B. | 7th Schedule |
| C. | 6th Schedule |
| D. | 10th Schedule |
| Answer» D. 10th Schedule | |
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Explanation: The 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution is known as Anti-Defection Law. It was inserted by the 52nd Amendment Act 1985 to the Constitution. It sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party. |
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| 216. |
As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State? |
| A. | 350 members |
| B. | 400 members |
| C. | 450 members |
| D. | 500 members |
| Answer» D. 500 members | |
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Explanation: The number of members ranges between 60 and 500. |
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| 217. |
Which of the following states can nominate two women members to the legislative assembly? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Jammu and Kashmir | |
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Explanation: The state of Jammu and Kashmir can nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly. The two women may be nominated as members by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir if he or she is of the opinion that women are not adequately represented. |
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| 218. |
Which one of the following states of India has passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Himachal Pradesh | |
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Explanation: Himachal Pradesh passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one's parents mandatory. |
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| 219. |
How many members of the Anglo- Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
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Explanation: The Constitution provides that the maximum strength of the House be 552 members. Up to 525 members represent of the tenitorial constituencies in States, up to 20 members represent the Union Territories and no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. House seats are apportioned among the states by population in such a manner that the ratio between that number and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same for all States. |
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| 220. |
How many members of the Anglo- Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Any number |
| D. | Only one |
| Answer» B. Two | |
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Explanation: All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President ofIndia if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. |
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| 221. |
Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the- |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Speaker |
| D. | Cabinet |
| Answer» A. President | |
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Explanation: No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill. |
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| 222. |
What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 1/6 |
| B. | 1/8 |
| C. | 1/10 |
| D. | 1/5 |
| Answer» C. 1/10 | |
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Explanation: In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of Joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses. |
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| 223. |
In the Parliamentary form of Government "He is the first among equal". Who is he? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Leader of Opposition |
| D. | Speaker of lower house |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |
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Explanation: Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called "first among equals." This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful. |
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| 224. |
Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Deputy Speaker |
| B. | Speaker |
| C. | President |
| D. | Leader of Ruling Party |
| Answer» B. Speaker | |
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Explanation: Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha. |
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| 225. |
In India, how many times has the President declared Financial Emergency? |
| A. | Once |
| B. | Never |
| C. | Thrice |
| D. | Twice |
| Answer» B. Never | |
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Explanation: No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened. |
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| 226. |
The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following? |
| A. | The Central Government |
| B. | The State Government |
| C. | The District Judge |
| D. | The Election Commission |
| Answer» B. The State Government | |
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Explanation: The State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy- third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Muncipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India. |
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| 227. |
In which year fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 1974 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1976 |
| D. | 1977 |
| Answer» C. 1976 | |
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Explanation: In 42nd amendment, 1976 fundamental duties were added on the basis of Swaran Singh Committee report. In 1974 32nd, 33rd and 34th amendments were introduced. In year 1975 35th to 39th amendments were introduced. |
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| 228. |
What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy? |
| A. | Constitutional Protection |
| B. | Political Protection |
| C. | Judicial Protection |
| D. | Moral Protection |
| Answer» C. Judicial Protection | |
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Explanation: Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law. |
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| 229. |
The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in – |
| A. | The Union List |
| B. | The State List |
| C. | The Concurrent List |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. The State List | |
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Explanation: The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local selfgovernment for villages. |
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| 230. |
The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was drafted by : |
| A. | PC Mahalanobis |
| B. | K N Raj |
| C. | JC Kumarappa |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» B. K N Raj | |
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Explanation: Kakkadan Nandanath Ray was a veteran Indian economist. He is popularly known as K. N. Raj. He played an important rolein India’s planned development, drafting sections of India’s first Five Year Plan. |
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| 231. |
Which among the following Act suggested for the post called Comptroller and Auditor General? |
| A. | 1909 Act |
| B. | 1919 Act |
| C. | 1935 Act |
| D. | 1947 Act |
| Answer» C. 1935 Act | |
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Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General Of India was originally called the Accountant General to the Government of India in 1858 and later designated as the Auditor General of India in 1860, the Comptroller General of Accounts in 1866, the Comptroller and Auditor General in 1884, the Auditor General in India under the 1919 Act, and the Auditor General of India under the 1935 Act. It was under the 1935 Act that he was entrusted with the responsibility for the accounting and audit of the Government of India and eleven provincial governments. |
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| 232. |
Which was the first state to go to polls under the Delimitation? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» D. Karnataka | |
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Explanation: Mandya in Karnataka, in 2008, became the first district in the country where the delimitation exercise, headed by Justice Kuldip Singh, was carried out. Karnataka later became the first State to go for polls under delimitation. |
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| 233. |
Which committee recommended for three language formula? |
| A. | Raj Committee |
| B. | Kothari Committee |
| C. | Rajamannar Committee |
| D. | Dutt Committee |
| Answer» B. Kothari Committee | |
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Explanation: The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commissionexamined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968. |
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| 234. |
Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
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Explanation: The States Reorganization 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. Andhra State was created on October 1, 1953 from the Telugu-speaking northern districts of Madras Presidency. On November 1, 1956 it was merged with the Telangana region of Hyderabad State to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh. |
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| 235. |
The number of Union Territories in India is – |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 7 | |
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Explanation: India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The seven Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Lakshadweep; National Capital Territory of Delhi; and Pondicherry. |
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| 236. |
Which of the following is not a Union Territory? |
| A. | Pondicherry |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Daman and Diu |
| D. | Lakshadweep |
| Answer» B. Nagaland | |
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Explanation: Nagaland was given the status of State of Indian Union in 1961 and it was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963. |
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| 237. |
The main function of the judiciary is : |
| A. | law formulation |
| B. | law execution |
| C. | law adjudication |
| D. | law application |
| Answer» C. law adjudication | |
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Explanation: Administration of justice is the primary function of the judiciary. However, the judiciary performs certain other function too. These functions may be judicial in character but some of these functions are non-judicial in nature. Firstly, when a dispute is brought before a court, it is the responsibility of the court to 'determine the facts' involved. The usual manner in which the courts determine the facts is through evidence given by the contestants. Once the facts have been established, the court proceeds to decide what law is applicable to a particular controversy or circumstance. Herein the judiciary becomes the interpreter of laws, which is the prime function of the judiciary. So the major task of the judiciary is to 'determine' the facts of laws and to apply them to particular circumstance. |
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| 238. |
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a - |
| A. | Fundamental Right |
| B. | Natural Right |
| C. | Constitutional Right |
| D. | Legal Right |
| Answer» C. Constitutional Right | |
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Explanation: New NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics, Page 109: Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. New NCERT, Std. 11, Introduction to Indian Constitution, Page 66 one of the important decisions of the framers of India Constitution was to guarantee every adult citizen in India, the right to vote. [Article 326] Combining the interpretation of both textbooks, "C" is the answer. |
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| 239. |
Through which Constitutional Amendment was the Nagarpalika Bill passed? |
| A. | 70th |
| B. | 72nd |
| C. | 73rd |
| D. | 74th |
| Answer» D. 74th | |
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Explanation: While the Constitution (Seventy- third Amendment) Act, 1992 accorded the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) a constitutional status, the Seventy Fourth Amendment Act did the same for Nagarpalikas. The Nagarpalika Act, i.e. the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 was enacted to accord constitutional recognition to the Urban Local Bodies as third tier of government. |
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| 240. |
Which Constitutional Amendment gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights? |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 52nd |
| D. | 56th |
| Answer» A. 42nd | |
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Explanation: The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, attempted to reduce the power of the Indian Supreme Court and High Courts to pronounce upon the constitutional validity of laws. The Amendment established beyond doubt the supremacy of Parliament over the other wings of Government; gave the Directive Principles precedence over the Fundamental Rights; enumerated for the first time a set of ten Fundamental Duties. It further imposed limits on the power and jurisdiction of the judiciary; raised the term of the Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabha from five to six years; authorised the use of Central armed forces in any State to deal with law and order problems, made the President bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers and envisaged the establishment of administrative tribunals for service matters of Government employees and also other tribunals for economic offences. |
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| 241. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunities for all citizen in Public employment? |
| A. | Article-22 |
| B. | Article-16 |
| C. | Article-20 |
| D. | Article-25 |
| Answer» B. Article-16 | |
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Explanation: Article 16 of the Indian Constitution deals with equality of opportunityin matters of public employment. It states that no citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect or, any employment or office under the State. |
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| 242. |
Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights? |
| A. | Article 32 |
| B. | Article 28 |
| C. | Article 29 |
| D. | Article 31 |
| Answer» A. Article 32 | |
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Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights. The courts can issue various kinds of writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. |
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| 243. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Governments to organise Village Panchayats? |
| A. | Article 32 |
| B. | Article 37 |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article 51 |
| Answer» C. Article 40 | |
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Explanation: Article 40 directs the State to take steps to organize village Panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be, necessary to enable them to function as units of self-Government. It comes under Directive Principles of State Policy. |
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| 244. |
Parliamentary Supremacy is the definite feature of the political system in |
| A. | UK |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | India |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» A. UK | |
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Explanation: 'Parliamentary Supremacy' is the definite feature of the political system in U.K. |
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| 245. |
Which is the national flower of India? |
| A. | Rose |
| B. | Lotus |
| C. | Lily |
| D. | Sunflower |
| Answer» B. Lotus | |
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Explanation: Lotus is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture. The Lotus symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. |
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| 246. |
What is the motto incorporated under our National Emblem? |
| A. | Satyam Shivam |
| B. | Satyam Shivam Sundaram |
| C. | Satyameva Jayate |
| D. | Jai Hind |
| Answer» C. Satyameva Jayate | |
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Explanation: Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. |
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| 247. |
Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two years time? |
| A. | B.J .P. |
| B. | Janata Party |
| C. | Janata Dal |
| D. | Samajwadi Janata Party |
| Answer» B. Janata Party | |
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Explanation: The Janata Party (People's Party) was an amalgam of Indian political parties opposed to the State of Emergency that was imposed between 1975 and 1977 by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her party, the Indian National Congress (R). Morarji Desai became the fourth Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, Raj Narain and Charan. Singh pulled out of the Janata Party, forcing Desai to resign from office. Charan Singh was the fifth Prime Minister of the Republic of India, serving from 28 July, 1979 until 14 January, 1980. |
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| 248. |
Out of the following, which political party has not been recognised as a National Political Party? |
| A. | Indian National Congress |
| B. | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| C. | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| D. | Trinamul Congress |
| Answer» D. Trinamul Congress | |
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Explanation: The All India Trinamool Congress is a left-wing sub-national state-level ("state party") ruling political party in West Bengal. Founded on January 1, 1998, the party was led by Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee. It is currently the sixth largest party in Lok Sabha with 19 seats. |
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| 249. |
Which of the following countries have an Unwritten Constitution? |
| A. | U.S.A |
| B. | U.K. |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | India |
| Answer» B. U.K. | |
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Explanation: An uncodified or unwritten constitution is a type of constitution where the fundamental rules of government take the form of customs, usage, precedent and a variety of statutes and legal instruments. Current example of such a constitution is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland where there is no defining document that can be termed "the constitution". Because the political system evolved over time, rather than being changed suddenly in an event such as a revolution, it is continuously being defined by acts of Parliament and decisions of the Law Courts |
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| 250. |
The Constitution of India was adopted on– |
| A. | 26 January, 1950 |
| B. | 26 January, 1949 |
| C. | 26 November, 1949 |
| D. | 31 December, 1949 |
| Answer» C. 26 November, 1949 | |
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Explanation: The Constitution was enacted/adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and came into effect on 26 January 1950. The date 26 January was chosen to commemorate the Puma Swaraj declaration of independence of 1930. With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern and contemporary Republic of India and it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document. |
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