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151.

Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of impeachment of the President of India?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Both the houses of the parliament
Answer» D. Both the houses of the parliament
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152.

The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be Scheduled castes rests with the following –

A. Commission for scheduled castes and tribes
B. Prime Minister
C. Governor of the state
D. President
Answer» D. President
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153.

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of persons who occupied the office of the president of India right from beginning?

A. C. Rajagopalachari,
B. C. Rajagopalchari, Rajendra Prasad, V.V.Giri, Zakir Hussain
C. Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan , Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri,
D. Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V.Giri,
Answer» C. Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan , Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri,
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154.

Election to the office of the President is conducted by –

A. The speaker of the Lok Sabha
B. The Prime Minister’s Office
C. The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D. The Election Commission of India
Answer» D. The Election Commission of India
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155.

In the event of a vacancy in the offices of both the President and vice-president of India, the person who performs the duty of a President is –

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D. Attorney General
Answer» B. Chief Justice of India
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156.

The vice-president is the ex-officio chairman of the–

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Planning Commission
D. National development Council
Answer» A. Rajya Sabha
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157.

Who held the office of the Vice – President of India for two consecutive terms?

A. Dr. Radhakrishnan
B. Mr. R. Venkatraman
C. Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
D. Mr. V.V. Giri
Answer» A. Dr. Radhakrishnan
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158.

A Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice M.N. Venkatchalaih has been constituted by the Union Government to review the:

A. Centre-state relations
B. Sharing of financial resources among the states
C. Sharing of river waters among riparian states
D. Constitution of India
Answer» D. Constitution of India
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159.

Which one of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India officiating as President is correct?

A. He shall continue to be chairman of the council of states
B. He shall cease to be the chairman of the Council Of States
C. He shall nominate the next-senior most member of the house to be the chairman of the council of states
D. None of the above
Answer» B. He shall cease to be the chairman of the Council Of States
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160.

Which of the following vice-presidents are NOT appointed as President of the country?

A. Dr. S.Radhakrishnan
B. R. Venkatraman
C. Krishna Kant
D. Dr.Zakir Hussain
Answer» C. Krishna Kant
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161.

Who was the first women to become the Prime Minister of a Country?

A. Golda Meir
B. Margaret Thatcher
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Sirivano Bhandharnaike
Answer» C. Indira Gandhi
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162.

In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -

A. Support of armed forces
B. Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C. Confidence of Lok Sabha
D. Support of the people
Answer» C. Confidence of Lok Sabha
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163.

Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two year’s time?

A. B.J.P.
B. Janata Party
C. Janata Dal
D. Samajwad of Janata Party
Answer» B. Janata Party
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164.

What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?

A. Conterminous with the tenure of the Lok Sabha
B. Conterminous with the tenure of the President
C. As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
D. Five years
Answer» C. As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
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165.

Who among the following is the Chairman of the National Integration Council?

A. The President
B. The Vice-President
C. The Prime Minister
D. The Chief Justice of India
Answer» C. The Prime Minister
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166.

Who of the following became Prime Minister of India without becoming a Union Cabinet Minister?

A. Chaudhary C haran Singh
B. H.D. Deve Gowda
C. Morarji Desai
D. I.K. Gujral
Answer» B. H.D. Deve Gowda
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167.

When was Jana-Gana-Mana (Which later became National anethm of India) first sung and where?

A. 24th January, 1950 in Allahabad
B. 24th January, 1950 in Delhi
C. 26th December, 1942 in Calcutta
D. 27th December, 1911 in Calcutta
Answer» D. 27th December, 1911 in Calcutta
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168.

The Government of India has decided to declare which of the following rivers a National River?

A. Brahmaputra
B. Yamuna
C. Ganga
D. Kaveri
Answer» C. Ganga
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169.

The Indian Constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of:

A. Religion
B. Caste
C. Colour
D. Percentage of the population of the Group to the total population
Answer» D. Percentage of the population of the Group to the total population
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170.

Which of the following is NOT an element of the state?

A. Population
B. Land
C. Army
D. Government
Answer» C. Army
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171.

There is no provision in the constitution for the impeachment of the:

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Chief Justice of a High court
C. Governor
D. Vice-President
Answer» D. Vice-President
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172.

Consent of the people means consent of:

A. A few people
B. All people
C. Majority of the people
D. Leader of the people
Answer» C. Majority of the people
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173.

The expression Creamy Layer used in the judgement of the supreme court relating to the case regarding reservations refers to :

A. those sections of society which pay income tax
B. Those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are economically advanced
C. Those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to Karpuri Thakur formula
D. All sections of upper castes of the society
Answer» B. Those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are economically advanced
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174.

Despotism is possible in a:

A. One party state
B. Two party state
C. Multi party state
D. Two and multi party state
Answer» A. One party state
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175.

Karl Marx belonged to:

A. Germany
B. Holland
C. France
D. Britain
Answer» A. Germany
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176.

The basic parameters of India’ Foreign policy means laid down by:

A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. Radhakrishnan
C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
D. Dr. Zakir Hussain
Answer» C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
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177.

Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Anti Defection bill was passed?

A. Indira Gandhi
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. V.P. Singh
D. H.D. Deve Gowda
Answer» B. Rajiv Gandhi
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178.

Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of noconfidence in the Lok Sabha?

A. Chandra Sekhar
B. Morarji Desai
C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
D. V.P. Singh
Answer» C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
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179.

Shakti-Sthal is related to whom?

A. Smt. Indira Gandhi
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Answer» A. Smt. Indira Gandhi
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180.

Who exercises the actual executive power under the Parliamentary form of Government?

A. Parliament
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Bureaucracy
Answer» B. Prime Minister
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181.

The Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of -------

A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. The Chief justice of the Supreme Court of India
Answer» A. The President
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182.

Who was the first Deputy Prime Minster of India?

A. L.K. Advani
B. Morarji Desai
C. Charan Singh
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer» D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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183.

Who was the first foreign Minister of free India?

A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. Gulzari Lal Nehru
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. John Mathai
Answer» A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
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184.

If the finance Minister fails to get the Annual budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister is expected to –

A. Compel the Finance Minister to resign
B. Submit the resignation of his/ her cabinet
C. Refer it to the Joint session of both the Houses of Parliament.
D. Form another cabinet with different members
Answer» B. Submit the resignation of his/ her cabinet
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185.

The Council of Ministers of Indian Union is collectively responsible to –

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Lok Sabha
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186.

With reference to the constitution of India,
consider the following statements:
1. The council of Ministers of the Union are responsible to both the Houses of Parliament
2. The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
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187.

Who was the Defence Minister of India during the Indo China War of 1962?

A. R.N. Thapar
B. Jagjivan Ram
C. V.K. Krishna Menon
D. Govind Ballabh
Answer» C. V.K. Krishna Menon
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188.

In Which one of the following Ministries, the Census Organization has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?

A. Home affairs
B. Health and family development
C. Human Resource Development
D. Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer» A. Home affairs
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189.

Who is called the Father of Indian economic reform?

A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Manmohan Singh
D. None of these
Answer» C. Manmohan Singh
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190.

The Comptroller and Auditor –General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the –

A. Union Government
B. State Government
C. Union and state Governments
D. Neither union nor state Governments
Answer» C. Union and state Governments
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191.

What is period of appointment of the comptroller and auditor -general of India?

A. 6 years
B. upto 65 years of age
C. 6 years or 65 years of age
D. upto 64 years of age
Answer» C. 6 years or 65 years of age
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192.

Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?

A. Attorney General
B. Cabinet Secretary
C. Home secretary
D. Principal Secretary to the P.M.
Answer» A. Attorney General
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193.

The Attorney General of India is appointed by –

A. The President of India
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Chief justice of India
D. The UPSC
Answer» A. The President of India
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194.

In India, the Controller General of Accounts presents a detailed analytical review of Union Government accounts to the Finance ministry every–

A. Year
B. Six months
C. Three months
D. Month
Answer» D. Month
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195.

Which of the following statements with respect to Attorney -General of India is not correct?

A. Take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
B. Be a member of a committee of the parliament
C. Speak in the Lok Sabha
D. Vote in the Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Vote in the Lok Sabha
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196.

Consider the following statements with respect to Attorney – General of India
1. He is appointed by the President
2. He must have the same qualification as are required by a judge of Supreme Court
3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India.
Which of the statement given above is/ are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
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197.

Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?

A. Attorney General
B. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
C. Chairman, law commission
D. None of these
Answer» A. Attorney General
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198.

Comptroller and auditor General of India is appointed by:

A. President
B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. Chairman of the planning commission
D. Finance Minister
Answer» A. President
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199.

Constitution is generally defined as:

A. Law of the land.
B. Fundamental law of the land.
C. Administrative law of the la
Answer» B. Fundamental law of the land.
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200.

Which of the following has been considered supreme as a source of power?

A. Supreme Court of India.
B. Parliament of India.
C. President of India.
D. Constitution of India.
Answer» D. Constitution of India.
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