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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) .
Chapters
| 151. |
When a State Governor dies or resigns, the Constitution provides that ________ will exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed? |
| A. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | Advocate General of the State |
| C. | Chief Minister of the State |
| D. | Chief Justice of Supreme Court |
| Answer» A. Chief Justice of the High Court | |
| 152. |
When a financial emergency is proclaimed |
| A. | Union budget will not be presented |
| B. | Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced |
| C. | Repayment of government debts will stop |
| D. | Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed |
| Answer» B. Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced | |
| 153. |
Who according to the Constitution of India is authorised to appoint the Chairman of the UPSC? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» A. President | |
| 154. |
Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State? |
| A. | He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State. |
| B. | No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission. |
| C. | He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 155. |
Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the High Court? |
| A. | Must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years |
| B. | Must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist. |
| C. | Must have attained the age of 55 years |
| D. | Must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years |
| Answer» C. Must have attained the age of 55 years | |
| 156. |
The High Courts in India were first started at |
| A. | Bombay, Delhi, Madras |
| B. | Madras and Bombay |
| C. | Bombay, Madras, Calcutta |
| D. | Delhi and Calcutta |
| Answer» C. Bombay, Madras, Calcutta | |
| 157. |
The President is elected for a period of five years and his term of office is calculated from the |
| A. | Last day of the month he assumes charge |
| B. | Date of his election result |
| C. | Day he assumes charge |
| D. | First day of the month he assumes charge |
| Answer» C. Day he assumes charge | |
| 158. |
Who is the ex- officio Chairman of the Council of States? |
| A. | Vice- President |
| B. | Leader of the opposition |
| C. | President |
| D. | Speaker |
| Answer» A. Vice- President | |
| 159. |
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India? |
| A. | 326 |
| B. | 370 |
| C. | 380 |
| D. | 356 |
| Answer» D. 356 | |
| 160. |
At a time, President's rule can be imposed on a state for a maximum period of |
| A. | 3 year |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 2 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» A. 3 year | |
| 161. |
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a/an |
| A. | Notification |
| B. | Writ |
| C. | Decree |
| D. | Ordinance |
| Answer» A. Notification | |
| 162. |
Judges of the High Court are appointed by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | President |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. President | |
| 163. |
The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of |
| A. | Elected members of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. |
| B. | Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly |
| C. | Elected members of both Houses of Parliament only |
| D. | Elected member of State Legislative Assemblies |
| Answer» B. Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly | |
| 164. |
If the office of the President of India falls vacant, within what time should the next President be elected? |
| A. | Within Two months |
| B. | Within One year |
| C. | Within Six months |
| D. | Within One Month |
| Answer» C. Within Six months | |
| 165. |
The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of |
| A. | Threat to financial stability of the country. |
| B. | External aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country. |
| C. | Failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 166. |
Who among the following is authorised to declare elections of the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Election Commissioner |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Union Cabinet |
| Answer» A. President | |
| 167. |
The Indian President is |
| A. | Fictional executive |
| B. | Titular executive |
| C. | Real executive |
| D. | Real/Titular executive |
| Answer» B. Titular executive | |
| 168. |
The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is |
| A. | 30 years |
| B. | 35 years |
| C. | 40 years |
| D. | 25 years |
| Answer» D. 25 years | |
| 169. |
The President may for violation of the Constitution be removed from the office by |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures. |
| C. | Process of Impeachment |
| D. | A vote of no- confidence vote |
| Answer» C. Process of Impeachment | |
| 170. |
In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion? |
| A. | In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration |
| B. | Imposing President’s Rule in a State |
| C. | In appointing the Council of Ministers |
| D. | Both of these |
| Answer» A. In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration | |
| 171. |
The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of |
| A. | National Development Council |
| B. | Inter State Council |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | State Integration Council |
| Answer» A. National Development Council | |
| 172. |
The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by |
| A. | A caretaker government |
| B. | The Chief Minister nominated by the President |
| C. | The Governor of the State |
| D. | The President directly |
| Answer» C. The Governor of the State | |
| 173. |
The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by |
| A. | The Lt. Governor |
| B. | The majority party in the legislature |
| C. | The President |
| D. | The Prime Minister |
| Answer» A. The Lt. Governor | |
| 174. |
Under what article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down? |
| A. | Art. 352 |
| B. | Art. 343 |
| C. | Art. 356 |
| D. | Art. 83 |
| Answer» C. Art. 356 | |
| 175. |
The President can make laws through ordinances |
| A. | Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list |
| B. | Under no circumstances |
| C. | On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session. |
| D. | During the recess of the Parliament |
| Answer» D. During the recess of the Parliament | |
| 176. |
Which of the following qualification is not essential for a person to become the VicePresident? |
| A. | He must be an Indian. |
| B. | He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha. |
| C. | He must not be less than 35 years. |
| D. | He must be a graduate. |
| Answer» D. He must be a graduate. | |
| 177. |
How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Three |
| C. | One |
| D. | Two |
| Answer» B. Three | |
| 178. |
The impeachment proceedings against the Vice- President can be initiated |
| A. | Only in Lok Sabha |
| B. | In neither Hosue of Parliament |
| C. | In either House of Parliament |
| D. | Only in Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. Only in Rajya Sabha | |
| 179. |
Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir? |
| A. | Chief Minister of the State |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| D. | President |
| Answer» D. President | |
| 180. |
The President of India can be removed from his office by the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» A. Parliament | |
| 181. |
If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President |
| A. | Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill |
| B. | Gives assent to the bill |
| C. | Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration |
| D. | Can ask for a referendum on the bill |
| Answer» B. Gives assent to the bill | |
| 182. |
If a Minister loses a no- confidence motion, then |
| A. | Lok Sabha is dissolved |
| B. | Only Prime Minister and that Minister resigns. |
| C. | The whole Council of Ministers resigns |
| D. | The Minister resigns |
| Answer» C. The whole Council of Ministers resigns | |
| 183. |
The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the |
| A. | Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill) |
| B. | Dowry Prohibition Bill |
| C. | Hindu Code Bill |
| D. | PEPSU Appropriation Bill |
| Answer» A. Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill) | |
| 184. |
The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Election Commission |
| C. | Cabinet |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. Election Commission | |
| 185. |
What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution? |
| A. | Languages recognised by constitution |
| B. | Forms of oath or affirmation |
| C. | Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law |
| D. | Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection |
| Answer» D. Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection | |
| 186. |
The Election commission holds election for |
| A. | The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President |
| B. | The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council |
| C. | The Parliament |
| D. | The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies |
| Answer» A. The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President | |
| 187. |
For Election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be field by |
| A. | Any citizen of India |
| B. | Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency |
| C. | Anyone residing in India |
| D. | A resident of the Constituency from which the |
| Answer» B. Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency | |
| 188. |
In India, political parties are given recognition by |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | President |
| D. | Law Commission |
| Answer» A. Election Commission | |
| 189. |
The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of |
| A. | Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative |
| B. | Both Houses of Parliament |
| C. | Lok Sabha |
| D. | Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Both Houses of Parliament | |
| 190. |
The election Commission does not conduct the elections to the |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | President's election |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Local Bodies |
| Answer» D. Local Bodies | |
| 191. |
The maximum age prescribed for election as president is |
| A. | No such Limit |
| B. | 62 years |
| C. | 58 years |
| D. | 60 years |
| Answer» A. No such Limit | |
| 192. |
The power to decide an election petition is vested in the |
| A. | High Court |
| B. | Election Commission |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» B. Election Commission | |
| 193. |
To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used? |
| A. | System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote |
| B. | Secondary voting system |
| C. | Proportional representation through list system |
| D. | Collective Voting system |
| Answer» A. System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote | |
| 194. |
In which year were the first general election held in India? |
| A. | 1950-51 |
| B. | 1948-49 |
| C. | 1951-52 |
| D. | 1947-48 |
| Answer» C. 1951-52 | |
| 195. |
Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of |
| A. | Single Transferable vote |
| B. | Propotional Representation |
| C. | Limited sufferage |
| D. | Adult Franchise |
| Answer» D. Adult Franchise | |
| 196. |
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | President |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» B. President | |
| 197. |
Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms? |
| A. | Installation of electronic voting machines |
| B. | Appoinment of election Commissioner |
| C. | Registration of Political parties |
| D. | Disqualifying the offenders |
| Answer» A. Installation of electronic voting machines | |
| 198. |
Recognition to a political party is accorded by |
| A. | The Election Commission |
| B. | A Committee of Whips |
| C. | The ministry of parliament Affours |
| D. | The speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national Parties and the Speaker of Legislative assemblies in the case of regional parties |
| Answer» A. The Election Commission | |
| 199. |
The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if |
| A. | He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature |
| B. | He is a caretaker Chief Minister |
| C. | He himself is a candidate |
| D. | He is an political member |
| Answer» A. He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature | |
| 200. |
Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the India Constitution? |
| A. | British Constitution |
| B. | US Constitution |
| C. | Irish Constitution |
| D. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» D. The Government of India Act, 1935 | |
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