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| 1101. |
Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament? 1. The Bill must be recommended by the President. 2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it. 3. The State Legislature must have given its consent on the Bill. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» A. I and II | |
| 1102. |
Which of the following actions are not performed by the President? |
| A. | Proroguing Parliament |
| B. | Convening a joint sitting if requested |
| C. | Dissolving the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Causing the Budget to be laid before Parliament |
| Answer» C. Dissolving the Rajya Sabha | |
| 1103. |
The total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by : |
| A. | 1/3 |
| B. | 2/3 |
| C. | 1/2 |
| D. | 1/4 |
| Answer» A. 1/3 | |
| 1104. |
The Chairman of the Public. Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by: |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Finance Minister |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 1105. |
The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is [CDS 2009] |
| A. | One-twelfth of the .total number of members of the House |
| B. | One-sixth of the total number of members of the House |
| C. | One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House |
| D. | Two-third of the total number of members of the House |
| Answer» C. One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House | |
| 1106. |
Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Kangra |
| B. | Kachchh |
| C. | Ladakh |
| D. | Bhilwara |
| Answer» B. Kachchh | |
| 1107. |
Which of the following is correct? [IAS 1994] |
| A. | All the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by State Legislative Assemblies |
| B. | Only a member of the Rajya Sabha can contest for the office of the Vice-President |
| C. | While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting |
| D. | The Constitution explicitly prohibits the appointment of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to the post of a Minister |
| Answer» C. While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting | |
| 1108. |
Which parliamentary committee In India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition? |
| A. | Committee Assurances |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Privileges Committee |
| D. | Public Accounts Committee |
| Answer» D. Public Accounts Committee | |
| 1109. |
Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? [Asstt Grade 1992] |
| A. | A member of the House of People appointed by the President |
| B. | A member chosen by Council of Ministers |
| C. | The senior most member of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | The senior most member of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. The senior most member of the Lok Sabha | |
| 1110. |
In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the: [NDA 1994] |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice-President |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose |
| Answer» C. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 1111. |
Consider the following statements:
|
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1112. |
A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament. without the recommendation of: [Central Excise 1993] |
| A. | the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament |
| B. | the legislatures of the States concerned |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | President |
| Answer» D. President | |
| 1113. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List. 2. Resolution approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 1114. |
Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it ? |
| A. | Solicitor-General of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Attorney General of India |
| D. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| Answer» C. Attorney General of India | |
| 1115. |
How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of 'no confidence' in the government, before it can be admitted by the Speaker? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 35 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» D. 50 | |
| 1116. |
Who among the following decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not? [Asstt Grade 1994] |
| A. | President |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 1117. |
Consider the following statements:
|
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1118. |
Which of the following are Financial Committees of Parliament in India? [IAS 1992] 1. Public Accounts Committee. 2. Estimates Committee. 3. Committee on Public Undertakings. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I and 11 |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» D. I, II and III | |
| 1119. |
Consider the following statements:
|
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1120. |
After a no confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, who decides a date for the debate? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice-President |
| C. | Lok Sabha Speaker |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» C. Lok Sabha Speaker | |
| 1121. |
After the House is dissolved, the Speaker: |
| A. | is removed from the office immediately |
| B. | remains as Speaker until the first meeting of the House of People after the dissolution |
| C. | has to submit his resignation to the President of India within 24 hours |
| D. | can continue as Speaker for the period of 30 days only |
| Answer» B. remains as Speaker until the first meeting of the House of People after the dissolution | |
| 1122. |
1. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President of India. 2. The Prime Minister appoints Finance Commission for distribution of taxes between the Union and the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 1123. |
Consider the following statements :
|
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 1124. |
Consider the following statements on Parliamentary Committees: [CDS 2008]
|
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both land 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1125. |
Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha? [COS 2011] |
| A. | Conduct of the proceedings of: the House in the absence of the Speaker |
| B. | To check if the election certificates of the members of the House are in order |
| C. | Swear in the members of the House and hold the charge till a regular Speaker is elected |
| D. | Give his assent to the bills passed by the House |
| Answer» C. Swear in the members of the House and hold the charge till a regular Speaker is elected | |
| 1126. |
In which of the Parliamentary Financial Committees is the Rajya Sabha not represented? [SSC (10+2) 2010] |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Committee on Public Undertakings |
| D. | Expenditure Committee |
| Answer» B. Estimates Committee | |
| 1127. |
Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | Department of Revenue |
| B. | Department of Economic Affairs |
| C. | Department of Financial Services |
| D. | Department of Expenditure |
| Answer» B. Department of Economic Affairs | |
| 1128. |
With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct? [CDS 2012] |
| A. | A money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill |
| C. | The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement |
| D. | The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants |
| Answer» C. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement | |
| 1129. |
While a proclamation of Emerqency is in operation, the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended by not exceeding [Asstt Commdt 2011] |
| A. | three months |
| B. | nine months |
| C. | one year at a time |
| D. | two years at a time |
| Answer» C. one year at a time | |
| 1130. |
With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to [CDS 2011] |
| A. | suspension of debate at the termination of a day's sitting of the Parliament |
| B. | a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted |
| C. | the termination of a parliamentary session |
| D. | refusal on the part of the government to have the opposition look at important document. |
| Answer» B. a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted | |
| 1131. |
The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | the Comptroller and Auditor- General |
| B. | the Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| D. | the President of India |
| Answer» B. the Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 1132. |
All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | Contingency Fund of India |
| B. | Public Account |
| C. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| D. | Deposits and Advances Fund |
| Answer» C. Consolidated Fund of India | |
| 1133. |
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha? [CSAT2011] |
| A. | the Budget is modified and presented again |
| B. | the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions |
| C. | the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign |
| D. | the Prime Minister submits. The resignation of Council of Ministers |
| Answer» D. the Prime Minister submits. The resignation of Council of Ministers | |
| 1134. |
What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1. The provision ofa "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government, while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2. A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1135. |
Which of the following is correct? |
| A. | Lok Sabha can be dissolved before 5 years |
| B. | Lok Sabha can be extended only upto 6 years |
| C. | Lok Sabha is never dissolved' before 5 years |
| D. | All members of Lok Sabha are elected Representatives |
| Answer» A. Lok Sabha can be dissolved before 5 years | |
| 1136. |
If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, then which of the following is correct? |
| A. | Lok Sabha may or may not accept its recommendation |
| B. | Lok Sabha may not consider it at all |
| C. | President calls a joint session for passing of the Bill |
| D. | Bill is sent for further consideration |
| Answer» A. Lok Sabha may or may not accept its recommendation | |
| 1137. |
The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to : |
| A. | their performance as office bearers of cultural societies |
| B. | their role played in political set up of the country |
| C. | the recommendations made by the Vice-President |
| D. | their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service |
| Answer» D. their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service | |
| 1138. |
Under which of the following circumstances an elected member of Parliament may be disqualified on the ground of defection? [IAS 1992] 1. If he voluntarily gives up his membership of a political party. 2. If he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party without prior permission of the political party. 3. If he speaks against the political party. 4. If he joins a political party other than the party on whose ticket he contested and got elected. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I, II and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» B. I, II and IV | |
| 1139. |
The distribution of seats of the Parliament are based on which of the following census? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1961 |
| C. | 1971 |
| D. | 1981 |
| Answer» C. 1971 | |
| 1140. |
Which of the following can be abolished, but not dissolved? [IAS 1991] |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Municipal Bodies |
| C. | State Legislative Council |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. State Legislative Council | |
| 1141. |
The Rajya Sabha has a life of: [Railways 1991] |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 6 years |
| C. | 7 years |
| D. | Permanency |
| Answer» D. Permanency | |
| 1142. |
The budget in normal circumstances, is presented to the Parliament on : |
| A. | The last day of February |
| B. | 15th March |
| C. | The last day of March |
| D. | 1st April |
| Answer» A. The last day of February | |
| 1143. |
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | The Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | The Estimates Committee |
| C. | The Committee on Public Undertakings |
| D. | The Committee on Petitions |
| Answer» B. The Estimates Committee | |
| 1144. |
Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for: [IAS 1990] |
| A. | 30 days |
| B. | 60 days |
| C. | 90 days |
| D. | 120 days |
| Answer» B. 60 days | |
| 1145. |
Which authority recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India? [Asstt Grade 1994] |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Union Ministry of Finance |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | Inter State Council |
| Answer» C. Finance Commission | |
| 1146. |
Which of the following is true regarding the 'No Confidence Motion' in the Parliament? 1. There is no mention of it in the Constitution. 2. A period of 6, months must lapse between the introduction of one No Confidence 'Motion and another. 3. At least 100 persons must support such motion before it is introduced in the House. 4. It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. |
| A. | 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» A. 2 and 4 | |
| 1147. |
How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed by Parliament? |
| A. | Twice |
| B. | Once |
| C. | Thrice |
| D. | Never |
| Answer» B. Once | |
| 1148. |
The term of the Lok Sabha: |
| A. | cannot be extended |
| B. | can be extended for another full term of 5 years |
| C. | can be extended for an unlimited period |
| D. | can be extended by 1year at a time |
| Answer» D. can be extended by 1year at a time | |
| 1149. |
If a person elected to both the Union Parliament and a State Legislature does not vacate his seat in the State Legislature within the stipulated period then: |
| A. | his seat in the State Legislature automatically becomes vacant |
| B. | his seat in the Parliament will become vacant |
| C. | both the seats will become vacant |
| D. | he may be debarred from contesting elections in the future |
| Answer» B. his seat in the Parliament will become vacant | |
| 1150. |
Which of the following is correct? |
| A. | Speaker cannot be removed without a 2/3rd majority of the total membership of the House |
| B. | The decision of the Speaker whether a particular Bill is a Money Bill is not final unless ratified by the President |
| C. | No court of law can go into the merits of a ruling given by the Speaker |
| D. | Not all the proceedings of the House are addressed to the Speaker |
| Answer» C. No court of law can go into the merits of a ruling given by the Speaker | |
| 1151. |
The first no confidence motion moved in the Lok Sabha after independence was in the year : |
| A. | 1954 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1963 |
| D. | 1975 |
| Answer» C. 1963 | |
| 1152. |
A team of men selected by the party in opposition to take over the different portfolios in case the party is able to wrest power is known as: |
| A. | inner Cabinet |
| B. | shadow Cabinet |
| C. | causus |
| D. | prorogation |
| Answer» B. shadow Cabinet | |
| 1153. |
Under which of the following conditions security deposits of a candidate contesting for a Lok Sabha seat is returned to him/her? I. The nomination made by the candidate if found to be invalid. II. The candidate has withdrawn his/her nomination even through it is found valid. III. The candidate lost the polls but secured 1/6th of the total number of valid votes polled in that election. Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009] |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I only |
| Answer» A. I and II | |
| 1154. |
Which of the following correctly reflects the position of the Upper House of the State Legislature as compared to the position of the Upper House of the Parliament? |
| A. | 1/3rd members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year while 1/4th members of Legislative Council retire every 18 months |
| B. | There is no provision for a joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in the States for resolving deadlocks While there is such a provision in the case of the two House of Parliament |
| C. | While no Bill other than a Money Bill can originate in the State Legislative Council, no Bill can originate in the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | While Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members, the State Legislative Council has none |
| Answer» B. There is no provision for a joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in the States for resolving deadlocks While there is such a provision in the case of the two House of Parliament | |
| 1155. |
A member of Parliament has immunity from arrest, means: |
| A. | a member of Parliament cannot be arrested and put in prison in, a civil action within a period of 40 days before the commencement of the session and 40 days after the termination of the session |
| B. | a member of Parliament cannot be prosecuted in criminal proceedings |
| C. | an MP cannot be detained preventively |
| D. | an MP cannot be arrested for the contempt of court |
| Answer» A. a member of Parliament cannot be arrested and put in prison in, a civil action within a period of 40 days before the commencement of the session and 40 days after the termination of the session | |
| 1156. |
Which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | No member of Parliament can be proceeded in a court of law for any disclosure he makes in Parliament |
| B. | A member of Parliament is protected for any defamatory speech he makes in the Parliament and then circulates its copies to the public |
| C. | A member of Parliament is protected for any speech he makes in the Parliament |
| D. | A member of Parliament has absolute freedom of speech |
| Answer» A. No member of Parliament can be proceeded in a court of law for any disclosure he makes in Parliament | |
| 1157. |
Which of the following is incorrect? |
| A. | Newspapers can publish Parliamentary proceedings |
| B. | Newspapers can publish any part of proceedings with the permission of the Speaker |
| C. | Newspapers have also the freedom to publish expunged portions of the speech of an MP |
| D. | Parliament has freedom to publish its proceedings |
| Answer» C. Newspapers have also the freedom to publish expunged portions of the speech of an MP | |
| 1158. |
Which of the following is true regarding the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ? [Railway Apprentices 1993] |
| A. | One has to be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to die post of the Vice-Chairman |
| B. | One need not necessarily be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman |
| C. | One has to be a member of either House 'of Parliament for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman |
| D. | There is an established convention that the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha belongs to the main opposition party in the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» A. One has to be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to die post of the Vice-Chairman | |
| 1159. |
Who among the following may belong to the Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ? [CDS 1993] |
| A. | Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha who may be experts in different fields of knowledge |
| C. | The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» A. Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha | |
| 1160. |
A Member of Parliament can claim immunity: |
| A. | both from civil as well as criminal cases |
| B. | from civil cases only |
| C. | from criminal cases only |
| D. | cannot claim immunity either from civil or from criminal cases |
| Answer» B. from civil cases only | |
| 1161. |
Which of the following is incorrect? |
| A. | Prorogation of the House has the effect of wiping out the pending business |
| B. | Adjournment of the House does not affect the pending business and the same may be taken up in the next sitting |
| C. | The power of summoning and prorogation of the House is vested in the President, though it is exercised on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers |
| D. | Dissolution of Lok Sabha means that pending business is wiped out |
| Answer» A. Prorogation of the House has the effect of wiping out the pending business | |
| 1162. |
State which of the following statements is incorrect : |
| A. | A Money Bill deals .with imposition, remission, alteration or regulation of tax |
| B. | A Money Bill deals with regulation borrowing money or giving of any guarantee by the Government |
| C. | A Money Bill deals with the money of the Consolidated Fund |
| D. | A Money Bill is one which provides for the imposition of fines or fees |
| Answer» D. A Money Bill is one which provides for the imposition of fines or fees | |
| 1163. |
Representatives of union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by: |
| A. | direct elections |
| B. | indirect elections |
| C. | nomination |
| D. | All the above means |
| Answer» A. direct elections | |
| 1164. |
Rajya Sabha has the exclusive authority to : |
| A. | impeach the Vice-President |
| B. | intimate impeachment proceedings against the Chief Election Commissioner |
| C. | recommend the creation of new All India Services |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. recommend the creation of new All India Services | |
| 1165. |
The maximum strength of the nominated members in both the Houses of Parliament can be: |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 1166. |
In India, the system of proportional representation is used for: 1. election to the office of the President. 2. election to the office of Vice-President. 3. election of the members of the Rajya Sabha. 4. by elections |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and 11 |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» A. I, II and III | |
| 1167. |
Article 75 includes among its provisions:
|
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» A. 1 and 2 | |
| 1168. |
Under Article 87 :
|
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» B. II and III | |
| 1169. |
In which areas is concurrent action of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha required? 1. Removal of Comptroller and Auditor-General. 2. Approval of emergency proclamation. 3. No-confidence motion. 4. Constitutional amendment. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | I, II and IV |
| D. | I, III and IV |
| Answer» C. I, II and IV | |
| 1170. |
Which of the following statements are not true?
|
| A. | B and C |
| B. | A and D |
| C. | A and B |
| D. | C and D |
| Answer» D. C and D | |
| 1171. |
The Parliament legislates on a State subject if: I. the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds majority that to do so is in the national inter II. during times of gency. Ill. when the legislatives of two or more States resolve that it is lawful for Parliament to do so. IV. a treaty or international agreement has to be implemented. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 1172. |
What is the correct sequence of the given stages that a Bill passes through before becoming an Act? 1. Getting published in the official gazette. 2. Admitting amendments. 3. Reference to a joint committee. 4. Presidential assent. |
| A. | II, III, IV, I |
| B. | I, III, II, IV |
| C. | I, II, III, IV |
| D. | IV, III, II, I |
| Answer» B. I, III, II, IV | |
| 1173. |
Parliament is empowered to get all the following removed except: |
| A. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| B. | Supreme Court Judges |
| C. | Chairman of UPSC |
| D. | High Court Judges |
| Answer» C. Chairman of UPSC | |
| 1174. |
Who is considered the guardian of the Public Purse? |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| C. | Public Accounts Committee |
| D. | The President |
| Answer» B. Comptroller and Auditor General | |
| 1175. |
All money received by or on behalf of the Government of India are credited to : |
| A. | the Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | the Public Account of India' |
| C. | the Contingency Fund of India |
| D. | Either (a) or (b) |
| Answer» D. Either (a) or (b) | |
| 1176. |
Which of the following is not a function of Parliament in India? |
| A. | Providing the Cabinet and holding them responsible |
| B. | Criticising government policy |
| C. | Formulating policy for national development |
| D. | Securing relevant information on government action |
| Answer» C. Formulating policy for national development | |
| 1177. |
A joint sitting may be called: I. only in case of national emergency. II. to enable a Constitutional Amendment to be passed in a hurry. III. when taxes approved by one House are rejected by the other. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 1178. |
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in: [IAS 1997] |
| A. | the United Kingdom |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | the United States |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» C. the United States | |
| 1179. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Supreme Court's decrees and orders are enforceable throughout India. 2. The Supreme Court is not bound by its earlier decisions 3. In its power of judicial review the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional on the basis of the objectives underlying the law. 4. The Constitution excludes no area from judicial review. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, III and IV |
| Answer» B. I and II | |
| 1180. |
The Constitution allows preventive detention but stipulates: |
| A. | that no one should be detained beyond three months unless an Advisory Board authorises detention beyond that period |
| B. | that the grounds for detention should be conveyed to the detenu before arresting him |
| C. | that the detenu must be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of 24 hours of his arrest |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. that no one should be detained beyond three months unless an Advisory Board authorises detention beyond that period | |
| 1181. |
Who is appointed as an adhoc Judge of the Supreme Court ? |
| A. | A retired Judge of Supreme Court |
| B. | A sitting Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge |
| C. | An acting Judge of the Supreme Court |
| D. | A person fully qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court |
| Answer» B. A sitting Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge | |
| 1182. |
Which of the .following amendments curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? |
| A. | 24th |
| B. | 26th |
| C. | 42th |
| D. | 44th |
| Answer» C. 42th | |
| 1183. |
Under a single, integrated, hierarchial judicial system, the High Courts in the States are directly under the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor of the State |
| C. | Union Parliament |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» D. Supreme Court | |
| 1184. |
If a High Court in India does not give the certificate to a case that it involves a substantial question of law, the Supreme Court: |
| A. | can never hear the case |
| B. | does not enter into the picture |
| C. | may hear the case if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution |
| D. | may hear the case if the President calls upon it to do so |
| Answer» C. may hear the case if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution | |
| 1185. |
Consider the following statements:
|
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 1186. |
Which of the following, regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ?
|
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» B. I and III | |
| 1187. |
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a/an: [Stenographers' Exam 1992] |
| A. | decree |
| B. | ordinance |
| C. | notification |
| D. | writ |
| Answer» D. writ | |
| 1188. |
Which of the following writs is issued by the court in case of illegal detention of a person? |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Mandamus |
| C. | Certiorari |
| D. | Quo Warranto |
| Answer» A. Habeas Corpus | |
| 1189. |
Under the writ of 'Mandamus', the Court can: |
| A. | ask the person to be produced |
| B. | ask to let a person free for a temporary period |
| C. | order to transfer the case from one court |
| D. | direct the Government to do or not to do a thing |
| Answer» D. direct the Government to do or not to do a thing | |
| 1190. |
Which of the following writs is a bulwark of personal freedom? |
| A. | Mandamus |
| B. | Habeas Corpus |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» B. Habeas Corpus | |
| 1191. |
Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right? [CDS 1993] |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Mandamus |
| C. | Prohibition |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» A. Habeas Corpus | |
| 1192. |
The appropriate writ issued by the court to quash the appointment of a person to a public office is that of: |
| A. | Prohibition |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Certiorari |
| D. | Mandamus |
| Answer» B. Quo Warranto | |
| 1193. |
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? |
| A. | Writ of Habeas Corpus - available against private individual as well |
| B. | Writ of Quo Warranto - available against subordinate courts only |
| C. | Writ of Prohibition - available against autonomous bodies only |
| D. | Writ of Certiorari - available against public servants only |
| Answer» D. Writ of Certiorari - available against public servants only | |
| 1194. |
The total number of High Courts in India at present is: |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 21 |
| Answer» D. 21 | |
| 1195. |
The age of retirement of the Judges of the High Court is : |
| A. | 62 years |
| B. | 65 years |
| C. | 58 years |
| D. | 60 years |
| Answer» A. 62 years | |
| 1196. |
Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India ? [SBI PO 1991] |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | President |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Union Cabinet |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court | |
| 1197. |
An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgement of a High Court if the High Court : |
| A. | has on appeal reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and sentenced him to death |
| B. | certifies that the case is a fit one for appeal to the Supreme Court |
| C. | has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from any subordinate court and has convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death |
| D. | In all the above cases |
| Answer» D. In all the above cases | |
| 1198. |
To ensure impartiality, the retired Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court are debarred from practising law: |
| A. | in any court other than the Supreme Court |
| B. | in any court of India |
| C. | in any court other than State High Courts |
| D. | in any Criminal Court |
| Answer» B. in any court of India | |
| 1199. |
What is meant by 'Court of Record'? [I. Tax 1994] |
| A. | The court that preserves all its records |
| B. | The court that maintains records of all lower courts |
| C. | The court that can punish for its contempt |
| D. | The court that is competent to give directions and issue writs |
| Answer» A. The court that preserves all its records | |
| 1200. |
Besides its permanent seat at Delhi, the Supreme Court can also meet at : |
| A. | any other metropolitan city |
| B. | any other major city |
| C. | any other place as decided by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President |
| D. | any other Union Territory |
| Answer» C. any other place as decided by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President | |
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