Politics
Question 1 |
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Indian Parliament is supreme. | |
The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. | |
There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. | |
There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President. |
Question 2 |
Which one of the following statements reflects the republic character of Indian democracy?
Written Constitution | |
No State religion | |
Devolution of power to local Government institutions | |
Elected President and directly or indirectly elected Parliament |
Question 3 |
Who among the following appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India?
Chief Minister of a State | |
A member of the State Public Service Commission | |
Advocate-General | |
Vice-Chancellor of a State University |
Question 4 |
Which one of the following is not a Constitutional Body?
Election Commission | |
Finance Commission | |
Union Public Service Commission | |
Planning Commission |
Question 5 |
The Chief Minister of a State is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election, if
he/she himself/herself is a candidate | |
he/she is a caretaker Chief Minister | |
he/she has a criminal case pending against him/her | |
he/she is a nominated member of the State Legislative Assembly |
Question 6 |
Instead of holding the office during the pleasure of the President who among the following hold(s) office during good behaviour?
(a) Governor of a State
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Judges of the High Court
(d) Administrator of a Union Territory Select the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) Governor of a State
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Judges of the High Court
(d) Administrator of a Union Territory Select the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) only | |
(c) only | |
(a) and (c) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 6 Explanation:
Question 7 |
Which of the following are not necessarily the immediate consequences of the proclamation of the President's Rule in a State?
(a) Dissolution of the State Assembly.
(b) Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State.
(c) Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government.
(d) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary.
(a) Dissolution of the State Assembly.
(b) Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State.
(c) Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government.
(d) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary.
(a) and (d) | |
(a), (b) and (c) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) | |
(b) and (c) |
Question 7 Explanation:
Question 8 |
Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency.
(b) Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States.
(c) Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound to vote at the dictates of the states they represent.
(d) No Union territory has a representative in the Rajya Sabha.
(a) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency.
(b) Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States.
(c) Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound to vote at the dictates of the states they represent.
(d) No Union territory has a representative in the Rajya Sabha.
(a) and (d) | |
(b) and (c) | |
(b), (c) and (d) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 8 Explanation:
Question 9 |
Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in
The Union List | |
The State List | |
The Concurrent List | |
The Residuary Powers |
Question 10 |
The term of office of the Advocate General of a State is:
4 years | |
5 years | |
6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier | |
not fixed |
Question 11 |
Which of the following statements are correct about Lok Sabha?
(a) The Constitution puts a limit on the size of the Lok Sabha.
(b) The size and shape of the Parliamentary Constituencies is determined by the Election Commission.
(c) First - past - the Post electoral system is followed.
(d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha does not have a casting vote in case of an equality of votes.
(a) The Constitution puts a limit on the size of the Lok Sabha.
(b) The size and shape of the Parliamentary Constituencies is determined by the Election Commission.
(c) First - past - the Post electoral system is followed.
(d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha does not have a casting vote in case of an equality of votes.
(a) and (c) | |
(a), b) and (c) | |
(a), (c) and (d) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 12 |
Which among the following States has the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha?
Maharashtra | |
Rajasthan | |
Tamil Nadu | |
West Bengal |
Question 13 |
Which of the following are the fundamental duties?
(a) To respect the National Flag.
(b) To protect and improve the natural environment.
(c) For a parent to provide opportunities for education to his/her child.
(d) To protect monuments and places of national importance.
(a) To respect the National Flag.
(b) To protect and improve the natural environment.
(c) For a parent to provide opportunities for education to his/her child.
(d) To protect monuments and places of national importance.
(a), (b) and (c) | |
(a), (b) and (d) | |
(a), (c) and (d) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 14 |
Which of the following statements about the Indian political system is/are correct?
(a) The president is both Head of the State and Head of the Government.
(b) Parliament is Supreme.
(c) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution.
(d) The Directive Principles of State Policy are justifiable.
(a) The president is both Head of the State and Head of the Government.
(b) Parliament is Supreme.
(c) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution.
(d) The Directive Principles of State Policy are justifiable.
(a), (b), (c) and (d) | |
(b), (c) and (d) | |
(b) and (c) | |
(c) only |
Question 15 |
The session of the parliament is summoned by:
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
The President | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
Question 16 |
In which of the following cases, the principle of natural justice (Hear the other party) must be followed?
(a) Dismissal of an employee
(b) Supersession of a municipality
(c) Threat to national security
(d) Disciplinary action against a student or an employee
(a) Dismissal of an employee
(b) Supersession of a municipality
(c) Threat to national security
(d) Disciplinary action against a student or an employee
(a) and (b) | |
(a) and (d) | |
(a), (b) and (d) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 17 |
Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of Rajya Sabha?
(a) It has same powers as those of Lok Sabha.
(b) It can pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
(c) It can amend a money bill.
(d) It can be dissolved during emergency.
(a) It has same powers as those of Lok Sabha.
(b) It can pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
(c) It can amend a money bill.
(d) It can be dissolved during emergency.
(b) and (c) | |
(b), (c) and (d) | |
(a), (b) and (c) | |
(a), (b), (c) and (d) |
There are 17 questions to complete.