MCQs Constitution of India Topper

 

Constitution of India


1.         The Constitution of India was adopted by the:

(a)       Governor General

(b)       British Parliament

(c)       Constituent Assembly

(d)       Parliament of India

Ans: (c)

2.         The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up :

(a)       under the Indian Independence Act, 1947

(b)       under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

(c)       through a resolution of the provisional government

(d)       by the Indian National Congress

Ans: (b)

3.         The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution for Independent India was set up in :

(a)  1945

(b)  1946

(c)       1947

(d)  1949

Ans: (b)

4.         Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?

(a)       Sachidananda Sinha

(b)       B. R. Ambedkar

(c)       Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(d)       P. Upendra

Ans: (a)

5.         Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution? [CDS 1992]

(a)       Rajendra Prasad

(b)       Tej Bahadur Sapru

(c)       C. Rajagopalachari

(d)       B. R. Ambedkar

  Ans: (d)

6.         How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution?

 (a)      about 6 months in 1949

(b)       exactly a year since Nov 26, 1948

(c)       about 2 years since Aug 15, 1947

(d)       about 3 years since Dec 9, 1946

Ans: (d)

7.         Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?

(a)       Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

(b)       Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(c)       Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(d)       C. Rajagopalachari

Ans: (b)

8.         The Constituent  Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution:

(a)       by a majority vote

(b)       by a two-thirds majority

(c)       by consensus

(d)       unanimously

Ans: (c)

9.         The most profound influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution was exercised by the

(a)       U.S. Constitution

(b)       British Constitution

(c)       Government of India Act, 1935

(d)       French ideals of Liberty and Fraternity

Ans: (c)

10.       The  design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constitutent Assembly of India in:

(a)       July, 1948

(b)       July, 1950

(c)       July, 1947

(d)       August, 1947

Ans: (c)

11.       Which of the following proved to be the most short lived of all the British constitutional experiments in India?

(a)       Government of India Act, 1919

(b)       Indian Council Act, 1909

(c)       Pitt's India Act, 1784

(d)       Government of India Act, 1935

Ans: (b)

12.       Which one of the following Acts formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?

(a)       Indian Councils Act, 1909

(b)       Government of India Act, 1919

(c)       Government of India Act, 1935

(d)       Indian Independence Act, 1947

Ans: (a)

13.       Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in the Legislature?

(a)       Indian Councils Act, 1909

(b)       Indian Councils Act, 1919

(c)       Government of India Act, 1935

(d)       None of the above

Ans: (c)

14.       The nationalist demand for a Constituent Assembly was for the first time conceded by the British Government, though indirectly and with reservations in the:

(a)       Cripps proposals

(b)       August Offer

(c)       Cabinet Mission Plan

(d)       Act of 1935

Ans: (b)

15.       Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of Government of India?

(a)       Four lions

(b)       Chariot wheel

(c)       Horse

(d)       Words 'Satyameva Jayate’

Ans: (a)

16.       The office of Governor General of India was created by:

(a)       Charter Act, 1813

(b)       Charter Act, 1833

(c)       Government of India Act, 1858

(d)       Government of India Act, 1935 Ans: (c)

17.       Who among the following is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?

(a)       Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(b)       Mahatma Gandhi

(c)       Jawaharlal Nehru

(d)       Vallabhbhai PateI Ans: (a)

18.       When did Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, announce the transfer of power to the

Indians?

(a)       February, 1947

(b)       August, 1947

(c)       June, 1948

(d)       June, 1949

Ans: (c)

19.       Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?

(a)       Jawaharlal Nehru

(b)       B.R. Ambedkar

(c)       B.N. Rao

(d)       Mahatma Gandhi

Ans: (a)

20.       Which of the following is correct regarding the Indian Constitution?

(a)       It is completely based on British Constitution

(b)       It is made only on the basis of Government of India Act, 1935

(c)       It is a mixture of several Constitutions

(d)       It is original

Ans: (c)

21.       The amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on the pattern of?

(a)       Government of India Act, 1935

(b)       Government of India Act, 1947

(c)       Constitution of South Africa

(d)       Constitution of UK

Ans: (c)

22.       The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in :

(a)       Bombay

(b)       Calcutta

(c)       Lahore

(d)       New Delhi

Ans: (d)

23.       Who among the following was the Chairman of the  Union Constitution Committee  of the Constituent Assembly?

(a)       B.R. Ambedkar

(b)       J.B. Kripalani

(c)       Jawaharlal Nehru

(d)       Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar

Ans: (c)

24.       Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly?

(a)       Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(b)       Acharya J.B. Kriplani

(c)       Lok Nayak Jayprakash Narayan

(d)       K.M. Munshi Ans: (c)

25.       Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?

(a)       Jawaharlal Nehru

(b)       Gulzari Lal Nanda

(c)       Lal Bahadur Shastri

(d)       John Mathai

Ans: (a)

26.       Under whom among the following was the first draft of the Constitution of India

prepared in October 1947 by the advisory branch of the office of the Constituent Assembly? [IAS 2006]

(a)       Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(b)       Jawaharlal Nehru

(c)       K.M. Munshi

(d)       B.N. Rau

Ans: (d)

27.       Which one among the following is a fundamental duty of citizens under the Constitution of India?

(a)       To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries

(b)       To protect monuments of national importance

(c)       To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so

(d)       To know more and more about the history of India

 

Ans: (c)

28.       The first effort at drafting a Dominion Status Constitution for India was made in response to the

(a)       Minto-Morley Reforms

(b)       Montague-Chelmsford Reforms

(c)       Simon Commission

(d)       First Round Table Conference Ans: (c)

29.       The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because:

(a)       this day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

(b)       it was the wish of the framers of the Constitution

(c)       the British did not want to leave India earlier than this date

(d)       it was an auspicious day

Ans: (a)

30.       The idea of the Constitution of India was first of all given by :

(a)       Mahatma Gandhi

(b)       Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(c)       Jawaharlal Nehru

(d)       M.N. Roy

(e)       Ans: (d)

31.       The members of the Constituent Assembly were:

(a)       elected by Provincial Assemblies

(b)       elected directly by people

(c)       nominated by the government

(d)       only representatives of the princely States Ans: (a)

32.       Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in July 1946?

(a)       Vallabhbhai Patel

(b)       Mahatma Gandhi

(c)       K.M. Munshi

(d)       J  .B. Kripalani

Ans: (b

33.       India became a Sovereign, democratic republic on :

(a) Aug 15, 1947

(b)   Jan 30, 1948

(c)       Jan 26, 1950

(d) Nov 26, 1929

Ans: (c)

34.       Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature bicameral:

(a)       Indian Councils Act, 1909

(b)       Government of India Act, 1919

(c)       Government of India Act, 1935

(d)       Indian Independence Act, 1947

Ans: (b)

35.       The first attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in administration was made by :

(a)       Indian Councils Act, 1900

(b)       Indian Councils Act, 1909

(c)       Government of India Act, 1935

(d)       Indian Councils Act, 1919

Ans: (b)

36.       The Government of India Act, 1935 vested the residuary power in the:

(a)       British Parliament

(b)       Federal Legislature

(c)       State Legislature

(d)       Gvernor-General Ans: (d)

37.       Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India?

(a)       Indian Council Act, 1909

(b)       Montague-Chelmsford Reforms Act, 1919

(c)       Charter Act, 1831

(d)       Government of India Act, 1935 Ans: (d)

38.       What was the main stipulation of Government of India Act, 1935 ?

(a)       A federation was suggested

(b)       Unitary form of government was recommended

(c)       Complete independence guaranteed

(d)       Dyarchy was made applicable at provincial level

Ans: (c)

39.       Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?

(a)       Article 29 and 31

(b)       Article 29 and 32

(c)       Article 29 and 30

(d)       Article 30 and 31 Ans: (c)

40.       Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

(a)       Freedom of speech and expression

(b)       Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms

(c)       Freedom to move freely

(d)       Freedom of the press Ans: (d)

41.       Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:

(a)       Fundamental Rights

(b)       Legal Rights

(c)       Constitutional Rights

(d)       Natural Rights Ans: (a)

42.       If an Indian citizen is denied a public office because of his religion, which of the following Fundamental Rights is denied to him?

(a)       Right to Freedom

(b)       Right to Equality

(c)       Right to Freedom of Religion

(d)       Right against Exploitation Ans: (b)

43.       Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are suspended during emergency caused by:

(a)       war or external aggression

(b)       failure of constitutional machinery of a State

(c)       internal armed rebellion

(d)       financial crisis Ans: (a)

44.       The theory of Fundamental Rights implies: 

(a)       sovereignty of the people

(b)       equality of opportunity for all

(c)       limited government

(d)       equality of all before law Ans: (c)

45.       Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitution  of India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under:

(a)       the Right to Freedom of Religion

(b)       the Right against Exploitation

(c)       the Cultural and Educational Rights

(d)       the Right to Equality Ans: (d)

46.       Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented :

(a)       in the Supreme Court only

(b)       in the High Court only

(c)       either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court

(d)       first in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court Ans: (c)

47.       Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

1.         Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

(a)       1 only

(b)       2 only

(c)       Both 1 and 2

(d)       Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: (b)

48.       Indian Constitution recognises minorities on the basis of:

(a)       religion

(b)       caste

(c)       population

(d)       colour Ans: (a)

49.       The  Fundamental individual are:

(a)       limited to the State action only

(b)       meant to protect persons against the conduct of private persons

(c)       meant to protect persons against the police action

 

(d)       All of the above are correct Ans: (d)

50.       Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to :

(a)       all persons living within the territory of India

(b)       all Indian citizens living in India

(c)       all persons domiciled in India

(d)       all persons natural as well as artificial Ans: (a)

51.       Which  Schedule         of  the  Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States?

(a)       Third

(b)       Fifth

(c)       Seventh

(d)       Ninth Ans: (b)


UNIT – II

1.         The      Constitution  of   India  borrowed  the           scheme            of Indian Federation from the Constitution of

(a)       USA

(b)       Canada

(c)       Ireland

(d)       UK Ans: (b)

2.         The Indian Constitution closely follows the constitutional system of:

(a)       USA

(b)       UK

(c)       Switzerland

(d)       Russia Ans: (b)

3.         Which of the following is a feature common to both the Indian Federation and the American Federation?

(a)       A single citizenship

(b)       Dual Judiciary

(c)       Three lists in the Constitution

(d)       A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution Ans: (d)

4.         The inspiration of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' was derived from:

(a)       American revolution

(b)       French revolution

(c)       Russian revolution

(d)       None of the above Ans: (b)

5.         Indian President and Prime Minister are a replica of the heads of the State of which

country ?

(a)       Britain

(b)       USA

(c)       Ireland

(d)       Russia Ans: (a)

6.         The President of the Indian Union has the same constitutional authority as the:

(a)       British Monarch

(b)       President of USA

(c)       President of Egypt

(d)       President of Russia

 

Ans: (a)

7.         Which of the following describes India as a Secular State?

(a)       Fundamental Rights

(b)       Ninth Schedule

(c)       Directive Principles

(d)       Preamble to the Constitution Ans: (d)

8.         In a parliamentary form of government, real powers of the State are vested in the:

[Railways 1994]

(a)       Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister

(b)       President

(c)       Government

(d)       Parliament Ans: (a)

9.         Which of the following is not a basic feature of the Indian Constitution?

(a)       Presidential Government

(b)       Parliamentary Government

(c)       Federal Government

(d)       Independence of Judiciary Ans: (a)

10.       Which of the following features does the Indian Constitution borrow from the Weimar Constitution of Germany?

(a)       The idea of a federation with a strong centre

(b)       The method of presidential elections

(c)       The Emergency powers

(d)       Provisions concerning the suspension of fundamental rights during National Emergency Ans: (d)

11.       Which of the following features and their source is wrongly matched?

(a)       Judicial review – British practice

(b)       Concurrent List – Australian Constitution

(c)       Directive Principles – Irish Constitution

(d)       Fundamental Rights – US Constitution Ans: (a)

12.       Which Constitution has inspired the Indian concepts of rule of law, parliamentary system and law-making procedure?

(a)       US Constitution

(b)       British Constitution

(c)       Canadian Constitution

(d)       All of the above Ans: (b)

13.       The Constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary government:

(a)       in normal times

(b)       in times of Emergency

(c)       when the Parliament so desires

(d)       at the will of the President Ans: (b)

14.       Which of the following features of the Constitution of India does not resemble the American Constitution?

(a)       Written Constitution

(b)       Federal form of government

(c)       Fundamental Rights

(d)       Parliamentary form of government Ans: (d)

15.       Which one of the following statements regarding the Preamble is correct?

(a)       It is not enforceable in a court of law

(b)       the Supreme Court has recently ruled that it is not a part of the Constitution

(c)       It has been amended twice

(d)       All the above are correct Ans: (a)

16.       The Indian Constitution has borrowed the ideas of Preamble from the:

(a)       Italian Constitution

(b)       Canadian Constitution

(c)       French Constitution

(d)       Constitution of USA Ans: (d)

17.       Secularism means:

(a)       suppression of all religions

(b)       freedom of worship to minorities

 

(c)       separation of religion from State

(d)       a system of political and social philosophy that does not favors any particular religious faith

Ans: (d)

18.       In a Federal State:

(a)       States are more powerful than the Centre

(b)       Centre is more powerful than States

(c)       a Presidential form of government functions

(d)       Constitution effects division of powers between the Centre and States with safeguards against transgression of jurisdiction

Ans: (a)

19.       India opted for a federal form of government because of:

(a)       vast-territory

(b)       cultural integration

(c)       linguistic and regional diversity

(d)       administrative convenience Ans: (c)

20.       The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reads:

(a)       We, the people of India – adopt, enact and give to India this Constitution'

(b)       We, the people of Constitutent Assembly –adopt, enact and give to India this Constitution

(c)       We, the citizens of India – adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution

(d)       We, the people of India – in our Constituent Assembly – adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution

Ans: (d)

21.       Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a)       Preamble of the Constitution is the part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368

(b)       Preamble of the Constitution is not a part of the Constitution and cannot be amended

(c)       Preamble is the part of the basic structure of the Constitution and can be amended only if no change in the basic structure is made

(d)       Preamble can be amended by Parliament simply by an objective Resolution

Ans: (c)

 

22.       The word 'socialist secular' and 'unity and integrity of the Nation' were added to our Constitution by :

(a)       42nd Amendment of the Constitution

(b)       44th Amendment of the Constitution

(c)       46th Amendment of the Constitution

(d)       None of the above

 Ans: (a)

23.       The Preamble of the Constitution of India envisages that:

(a)       it shall stand part of the Constitution

(b)       it could be abrogated or wiped out from the Constitution

(c)       it does not acknowledge, recognise or proclaim anything about the Constitution

(d)       it has separate entity in the Constitution

Ans: (d)

24.       The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is:

(a)       Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic

(b)       Sovereign, Democratic Republic

(c)       Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic

(d)       Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy Ans: (c)

25.       India is a democratic republic, because:

(a)       there is independence of judiciary

(b)       the Head of the State is elected by the people

(c)       there is distribution of powers between the Centre and the States

(d)       there is Parliamentary supremacy Ans: (b)

26.       The Preamble of our Constitution:

(a)       is a part of the Constitution

(b)       contains the spirit of the Constitution

(c)       is a limitation upon the granted power

(d)       None of the above Ans: (b)

27.       Which of the following is not a part of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

(a)       Secularism

(b)       Sociaiism

(c)       Democratic Republic

(d)       Federalism Ans: (d)

28.       The source of India's sovereignty lies in the:

(a)       President

(b)       Prime Minister

(c)       People of India

(d)       Preamble to the Constitution Ans: (d)

 

29.       Who among the following moved the Objectives Resolution which formed tile basis of the Preamble of the Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on Dec 13, 1946?

(a)       Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(b)       Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(c)       Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(d)       Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Ans: (d)

35.       The constitution of India is republican because it

(a)       provides for an elected Parliament

(b)       provides for adult franchise

(c)       contains a bill of rights

(d)       has no hereditary elements Ans: (d)

36.       In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from

(a)       England

(b)       U.S.A.

(c)       Canada

(d)       France Ans: (a)

37.       The Indian Constitution comprises of

(a)       395 Articles, 22 Parts and 12 Schedules

(b)       371 Articles, 21 Parts and 11 Schedules

(c)       372 Articles, 20 Parts and 7 Schedules

(d)       381 Articles, 23 Parts and 8 Schedules Ans: (a)

38.       From which of the countries, Constitution of India has adopted fundamental duties?

(a)       USA

(b)       Canada

(c)       Erstwhile USSR

(d)       UK Ans: (c)

39.       The word 'Socialist' was added to the Preamble, its main aim is to :

(a)       eliminate inequality in economic and political status

(b)       eliminate inequality in political and religious affairs

(c)       eliminate inequality in income and status and standards of life

(d)       eliminate class based society

Ans: (a)

40.       The Preamble enshrines certain ideals that were first spelt out in:

(a)       the speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of Ravi when he called for Purna Swaraj

(b)       the Nehru Report

(c)       a resolution adopted at Karachi session of the Indian National Congress

(d)       the Objectives Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly

Ans: (d)

41.       Which of the following determines that the Indian Constitution is federal?

(a)       A written and rigid Constitution

(b)       An independent Judiciary

(c)       Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre

(d)       Distribution of powers between the Centre and States

Ans: (d)

42.       The Indian Constitution is regarded as :

(a)       federal

(b)       unitary

(c)       parliamentary

(d)       federal in form and unitary in spirit

Ans: (d)

43.       Untouchability is abolished and its practice is punishable according to :

(a)       Article 15

(b)       Article 16

(c)       Article 17

(d)       Article 15(4) Ans: (c)

44.       Which one is not correctly matched?

(a)       Freedom of speech and expression - Include freedom of press

(b)       Freedom of conscience - Include right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs

(c)       Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business

(d)       Right to Equality - Include principles of natural justice Ans: (c)

45.       As far as Armed Forces are concerned, the fundamental rights· granted under Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution are:

(a)       not available at all

(b)       available to armed forces but not to other forces

(c)       available only at the discretion of the chief of army staff

(d)       available only according to law made by Parliament Ans: (d)

46.       Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to :

(a)       freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a)

(b)       culture and education under Articles 29 and 30

 

(c)       life and personal liberty under Article 21

(d)       equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14 Ans: (c)

47.       The Constitution names our country as :

(a)       Bharat

(b)       India, that is Bharat

(c)       Hindustan

(d)       Aryavarta Ans: (b)

48.       The Constitution provides that Hindi shall be:

(a)       the national language of India

(b)       the language of communication between the State Governments

(c)       the official language of the Union of India

(d)       the language of communication between the Union Government and the State Governments

Ans: (c)

49.       What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?

(a)       12 years

(b)       14 years

(c)       16 years

(d)       18 years

Ans: (b)

50.       Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?

(a)       Birth

(b)       Acquiring property

(c)       Descent

(d)       Naturalisation

Ans: (b)

51.       Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship? [Asstt Grade 1992]

(a)       Parliament

(b)       State Legislatures

(c)       President

(d)       Attorney General

Ans: (a)


UNIT - III

1.   The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

(a)   Prime Minister

(b)   Vice- President

(c)   Chief Minister

(d)   Chief Justice Answer: Prime Minister

 

2.   The President gives his resignation to the

(a)   Chief Justice

(b)   Parliament

(c)   Vice President

(d)   Prime Minister Answer: Vice President

 

3.   For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ?

(a)   5 years

(b)   Till the age of 65 years

(c)   6 years

(d)   2 years Answer: 5 years

 

4.   Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ?

(a)   Governor

(b)   Election Commissioner

(c)   Speaker of Lok Sabha

(d)   Prime Minister Answer: Governor

 

5.   Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President ?

(a)   They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.

(b)   They are shown separately in the budget.

(c)   They are charged on the Contigency Fund of India.

(d)   They do not require any parliament sanction.

Answer: They are charged on the Contigency Fund of India.

 

6.   The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is

(a)   16

(b)   18

(c)   14

(d)   12 Answer: 14

 

7.   Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President

of India ?

(a)   Elected members of Lok Sabha

(b)   Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state.

(c)   Elected members of the Legislative Council

(d)   Elected members of Rajya Sabha

Answer: Elected members of the Legislative Council

 

8.   The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the

(a)   Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

(b)   Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament

(c)   Minority of members of the Lower House

(d)   Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament Answer: Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

 

9.   Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ?

(a)   Chief of the Army

(b)   Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(c)   Chief Justice of India

(d)   Chief of the Air Force

Answer: Speaker of the Lok Sabha

 

10.   Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?

(a)   Lok Sabha

(b)   President

(c)   Parliament

(d)   Citizens of India Answer: President

 

11.   The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

(a)   Mrs. Indira Gandhi

(b)   Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

(c)   Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

(d)   Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani Answer: Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

 

12.   Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

(a)   23 years

(b)   21 years

(c)   35 years

(d)   30 years Answer: 35 years

 

13.   The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by

(a)   Both Houses of Parliament

(b)   Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha


(c)   Rajya Sabha

(d)   Lok Sabha

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament

 

14.   The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

(a)   Lt. Governor

(b)   Majority party in Legislature

(c)   President

(d)   Prime Minister Answer: Lt. Governor

 

15.   Who was the first Prime Minister of India ?

(a)   Jawaharlal Nehru

(b)   Mrs. Indira Gandhi

(c)   Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(d)   Mahatma Gandhi Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru

 

16.   In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of

(a)   1 years

(b)   3 months

(c)   6 months

(d)   2 years Answer; 6 months

 

17.   The Union Council of Ministers consists of

(a)   Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

(b)   Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

(c)   Prime Minister

(d)   Cabinet Ministers

Answer: Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

 

18.   Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ?

(a)   Chief Justice

(b)   Speaker

(c)   Vice President

(d)   Prime Minister Answer: Chief Justice

 

19.   Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?

(a)   None of the Above

(b)   Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

(c)   Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

(d)   Secretary to the Government of India

Answer: Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission


 

20.   A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of

(a)   9 months

(b)   3 months

(c)   12 months

(d)   6 months Answer: 6 months

 

21.   When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ?

(a)   When no political oarty enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

(b)   Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

(c)   In all circumstances

(d)   In no circumstances

Answer: When no political oarty enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

 

22.   If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called

(a)   Head of the State

(b)   Head of the Cabinet

(c)   Head of the government

(d)   Both Head of the government and State Answer: Head of the State

 

23.   One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

(a)   Power of impeachment

(b)   Indirect election

(c)   Nomination of members

(d)   Tenure of membership Answer: Power of impeachment

 

24.   Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the

(a)   Planning Commission

(b)   National Development Council

(c)   Inter State Council

(d)   Finance Commission Answer: Inter State Council

 

25.   Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?

(a)   Speaker

(b)   President

(c)   Prime Minister

(d)   Parliament Answer: President


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