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The parliament committee which consists of members of Lok Sabha only

(a) Estimate Committee(b) Public Accounts Committee
(c) Public Undertaking Committee
A police officer can arrest a person without warrant. When
(a) Any person is actually concerned or is reasonably suspected to be concerned in
cognizable offence
(b) Any person who has escaped from lawful custody
(c) Any person obstructing a Police Officer in the discharge of his duties
(d) All of the above
From the constitution of which of the following countries the idea of Directive
Principles of states policy was borrowed by the framers of the Indian constitution
(a) Germany(b) Ireland(c) Britain(d) Canada
Which of the following is not one of the functions of the Election Commission
(a) Preparation of electoral roll
(b) According to recognition to political parties
(c) Selecting candidates for contesting elections
(d) Allotting symbols to the political parties
The purpose of appointing the Sarkaria Commission was to examine
(a) The language problem(b) The reservation issue
(c) The centre-state relation(d) The educational problems
To which of the following states the Special Marriage Act 1954 does not apply
(a) Tripura(b) Kerala(c) Nagaland(d) Jammu & Kashmir
Which one of the following is not a fundamental right
(a) Right against exploitation(b) Right to equality
(c) Right to freedom of religion(d) Right to property
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Which of the following bills must be passed by each houses of the Indian Parliament
separately by special majority
(a) Ordinary bill (b) Money bill (c) Constitution amendment bill (d) Finance
bill
The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential
election, if he
(a) himself is a candidate(b) is a caretaker Chief Minister
(c) is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the state assembly
(d) is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
The Election Commission of India is
(a) Executive body(b) Legislative body
(c) Constitutional body(d) Non-formal body
A private person may be arrested without warrant
(a) Any person who is believed to be a terrorist
(b) Any person who is likely to commit a serious offence
(c) Any person who commits a non-bailable and non-cognizable offence
(d) Any person who in his presence commits a non-bailable and cognizable offence
In which one of the following circumstances is a banker not justified in refusing
payment of cheques
(a) When the cheques is presented by a stranger
(b) When the cheques is postdated
(c) When funds are insufficient
(d) When customer countermanded payment
A confession made by any person while he is in the custody of a police officer is
admissible in evidence
(a) if it was made voluntarily
(b) if it was made in the presence of a lawyer
(c) if it was relevant to the offence alleged to be committed by him
(d) if it was made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate
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A person making a dying declaration survives. His statement is
(a) Admissible as a dying declaration because it was made in anticipation of death
(b) Absolutely irrelevant
(c) Not admissible in evidence as a dying declaration but may be relied on to
corroborate the testimony of a witness
(d) Admissible if it was made in the presence of a Magistrate
The Right which is not a Fundamental Right
(a) Right for equality(b) Right for residing anywhere in India
(c) Right for Property(d) Right for Expression
The tax that Gramapanchayats are not allowed to collect
(a) Income Tax(b) Profession Tax(c) Entertainment Tax
(d) Building Tax
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Which one of the following articles has declared untouchable in any form as
unconstitutional
(a) Article 45(b) Article 44(c) Article 17(d) Article 14
Election Commission is constituted
(a) Every 5 years
(c) It is permanent constitutional body
(b) Every 10 years
(d) Every 10 years
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Which one of the following is in the concurrent list of the constitution of India
(a) Education(b) Commerce(c) Agriculture(d) Finance
When the office of the President of India falls vacant it must be filled within
(a) One year(b) Three months(c) Six months(d) One month
Which of the following is not correct
(a) A person cannot be member of the Parliament and at the same time be a
member of the State Legislature
(b) The term of the member elected to Rajya Sabha is only 3 years
(c) An election petition is to be filed before the High Court
(d) A candidate for election shall be a voter in the electoral roll
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No person is ineligible to be included in a General Electoral Roll on the ground of
(a) Religion(b) Sex(c) Race or caste(d) any of the above
Which of the following can be included in Corrupt Practice in elections
(a) Promotion of enmity or hatred(b) Publication of false statements
(c) Assistance of government servants(d) All of the above
Which of the following can be included in booth capturing
(a) Seizure of voting machines(b) Preventing persons from voting
(c) Preventing a voter from reaching polling station(d) any one of the above
The constitutional validity of a legislation of the State Assembly can be examined by
(a) High court(b) Ombudsman(c) Lok Ayukta(d) any one of the above
The director of a Public Limited Company has the position of
(a) Manager(b) Trustee(c) Agent(d) All of the above
The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of
(a) Elected members of Rajya Sabha(b) Elected members of Lok Sabha
(c) Nominated members of both the sides(d) All of the above
An attempt to commit suicide is
(a) An offence under the Penal Code
(b) It is included in the right to life in Article 21 and not punishable
(c) Not an offence, if made by one who has attained majority
A bill becomes a law when it is passed by
(a) Lok Sabha(b) Rajya Sabha
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Which of the following is NOT correct
(a) The Supreme Court is a Court of Record
(b) The Supreme Court can punish for contempt of the court
(c) A bench of the Supreme Court is located in Chennai
(d) In order to have a Constitution Bench there must be 5 judges
The constitution itself provides for Reservation in favour of
(a) Scheduled Castes(b) Scheduled Tribes
(c) Other Backward Classes(d) All of the above
Fingerprint Analysis and Criminal Tracing (FACTS) as a check to jail breaks and
imprisonment has been introduced first by which state
(a) Jharkhand(b) Haryana(c) Maharashtra(d) Andhra Pradesh
The constitution of India does not mention the post of
(a) The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) The Deputy Speaker of the Stale Legislative Assemblies
(c) The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(d) The Deputy Prime Minister
Which among the following is the duration of the State Legislature Council
(a) 2 years(b) 3 years(c) 4 years(d) 5 years
The largest committee of the Indian Parliament is
(a) Select committee(b) Public accounts committee
(c) Estimates committee(d) Rules committee
Swaminathan Committee was appointed to prepare a draft on
(a) National population policy(b) Minimum wages
(c) Agricultural policy(d) Disaster management
The term Untouchables was used to refer to the Depressed Castes by
(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) William Bentick(d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
A bill introduced by a member or a minister goes through
(a) Two readings(b) One reading(c) Three readings
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The maximum strength of the House of the people or Lok Sabha as envisaged by
the constitution now is
(a) 530(b) 545(c) 554(d) 552
Which of the following is presided over by a non-member
(a) Legislative assembly of states(b) Legislative council of states
(c) Rajya Sabha (d) Lok Sabha
Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. Ambedkar as the heart and
soul of the constitution
(a) Right against exploitation(b) Right to constitutional remedies
(c) Right to freedom of religion(d) Right to equality
Who among the following did not serve as Vice-President before becoming President
of India
(a) Dr. Zakir Hussain(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(c) R. Venkataraman(d) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Rearranging electoral constituencies in a way that gives advantage to a political
party is
(a) Lynching(b) Floor crossing(c) Gerrymandering(d) Filibustering
The Planning Commission is
(a) An official body
(c) An advisory body
(b) Non governmental body
(d) A constitutional body
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Who was elected to the Lok Sabha from six different constituencies
(a) Laloo Prasad Yadev(b) A.B. Vajpayee
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(a) Laloo Prasad Yadev
(c) L. K. Advani
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Which among the following is not a constitutional body
(a) Finance commission(b) UPSC
(c) State Public Service Commission(d) Planning commission
A writ by court, to some person or body to compel it to perform some public duty is
(a) Habeas Corpus(b) Prohibition(c) Quo Warranto(d) Mandamus
According to the Article 311 (2), no person holding a civil post shall be dismissed,
removed or reduced in rank except offer
(a) Registering a case(b) A trial(c) An inquiry
A Judgment passed by the Supreme Court can be reviewed only by
(a) The President(b) The Prime Minister
(c) The International Court of Justice(d) None of these
The President of India can be impeached on which ground
(a) Violation of the Constitution(b) Corruption(c) Misbehavior
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The President of India is
(a) Head of State(b) Head of administration
(c) Supreme Commander of Armed forces
The Council of Ministers at the centre is having collective responsibility to
(a) The President of India(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha(d) All the above
The President of India has the authority to appoint the following except
(a) Attorney General(b) Advocate General
(c) Chief Justice of India(d) Chief Election Commissioner
The constitution of the Upper House of Parliament shows . feature
(a) Unitary(b) Democratic(c) Socialist(d) Federal
The Objective Resolution was moved before the constitution assembly by
(a) Sardar Vallabhai Patel(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Dr. Rajendraprasad(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
In the distribution of powers followed in India the residuary powers rest with
(a) Only the states(b) Only with the centre
(c) Both the centre and the states(d) None of the above
The President of India is empowered to
(a) Dissolve parliament(b) Give assent to bills
(c) Summon parliament(d) All the above
A will executed by a person would take effect from the testation
(a) Consent(b) Death(c) Illness(d) All the above
Which of the following is not correct
(a) Estoppel is a plea made before the court
(b) Expert opinion can be brought in evidence before courts
(c) Dying declarations can be proved before the court
(d) All relevant facts are admissible in evidence
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Under which of the following Acts/Policy, English became the official language
(a) Charter Act of 1833
(b) Resolution of General Committee of Public Instruction 1823
(c) Macaulays Education Policy 1835
(d) Charter Act of 1813
Which of the following came to be called the Magna Carta of Education in India
(a) Raleigh Commission(b) Hunter Commission
(c) Macaulays Education Policy 1935(d) Woods Dispatch 1854
Which of the following commission recommended 10+2+3 pattern of education
(a) Raleigh Commission(b) Sadler Commission
(c) Hartog Committee(d) Hunter Commission
Which of the following proposed learning through activity
(a) Sargeant Plan(b) Salder Commission
(c) Hartog Committee(d) Wardha Scheme
Which of the following called for universal, free and compulsory education for
children in the 6 to 11 age group
(a) Kothari commission(b) Radhakrishnan commission
(c) Sargeant plan(d) Zakir Hussain committee
Malimath Commission was constituted to suggest the reforms in the field of
(a) Judicial delay(b) Stock Market reforms
(c) Agricultural tax(d) Criminal justice
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The ordinary source of laws is
(a) Precedent (previous decision of courts)
(b) Legislation (statutes passed by competent legislature)
(c) Custom (usages having the force of law)
(d) All the above
Name the philosopher statesman who was President of India
(a) Dr. Zakir Hussain(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(c) Giani Zail Singh(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Name the scientist who became the President if India
(a) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam(b) Dr. Zakir Hussain
(c) Dr. S.D. Sharma(d) R.Venkit Raman
A diplomatic agent of Government of India in another country may be
(a) Consul(b) Ambassador
(c) High Commissioner(d) Any one of the above
U.R. Ananthamurthi Commission studied issues in the field of
(a) Literacy(b) Social Development
(c) Education(d) Economic Development
Which of the following is not a function of the Prime Minister
(a) He appoints administrators of Union Territories
(b) He acts between the link between the President and the Council of Ministers
(c) He co-ordinates the polices of various ministries
(d) He presides over the cabinet meetings
The constitution of India is provided for
(a) Multiple citizenship(b) Double citizenship
Who elects the Vice President of India
(a) Members of Lok Sabha
(c) Members of Rajya Sabha
(c) Single citizenship
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Which of the Union Territories has a High Court of its own
(a) Delhi(b) Lakshadweep(c) Pondicherry(d) Andaman islands
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The fundamental right deleted from the Indian constitution
(a) Right to freedom of religion(b) Right to property(c) Right to equality
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha(b) Chief Justice(c) Prime Minister
Which of the following is not a process to compel the appearance of a person
(a) Search Warrant(b) Attachment(c) Summons(d) Warrant
Which of the following persons are not capable of claiming maintenance under
section 125 Cr Pc
(a) Aged parents(b) Daughters in law
(c) Minor children(d) Major children unable to maintain themselves
The President of India takes up his post by
(a) Birth(b) Law enacted by the parliament
(c) Nomination (d) Election
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Which of the following is an Unfair Trade Practice as per the section 2 of the
Consumer Protection Act 1986
(a) Giving a warranty that is not based on adequate tests
(b) Falsely representing that the goods are of a particular standard
(c) Falsely representing the need for any goods
(d) All the above
A money bill does not deal with
(a) Imposing of fines(b) Imposing of tax
(c) Audit of accounts of the Union and States
The right to freedom envisaged in Article 19 to 22 of the Indian constitution does
not contain
(a) Freedom to move any where in India
(b) Freedom to get free and fair education up to the age of 14
(c) Right to Association
(d) Freedom to carry out any trade
Rules made by an authority for its own regulation is called
(a) Bylaw(b) Memorandum(c) Statute
(d) Act
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What proportion of the total members of the House of Parliament constitutes its
quorum for transaction of business at its meeting?
(a) One fourth(b) One sixth(c) One eighth(d) One tenth
What is the minimum age laid down for a person to seek election to the Lok Sabha?
Because of their being charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State, the
Legislative Assembly is not empowered to vote for the salary and allowances of
(a) Chief Minister(b) Judges of High Court
(c) District and Session Judge(d) State Finance Minister
Tenth Five-Year Plan covers the period
(a) 2001-2006(b) 2002-2007
2000-2005
(c) 2003-2008 (d)
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Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the
(a) Prime Minister of India(b) Deputy Prime Minister of India
(c) Vice-President of India(d) President of India
To permit operations of private life insurance companies in India, Government of
India revised the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Act in
the year
(a) 1999(b) 1998(c) 2000(d) 2001
Which of the following offices has not been provided in the Constitution?
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(a) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Deputy Prime Minister
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Which one of the following taxes is not shared by the Central Government with the
States?
(a) Union excise duties(b) Customs duty(c) Income tax(d) Estate duty
Who is the successor to the authority that was functioning as the Privy Council
before the coming into being of the Constitution of India?
(a) The President of India(b) The Council of Ministers of the Central Government
(c) Supreme Court(d) The Rajya Sabha
Which of the following is in the Concurrent List of the Constitution?
(a) Pilgrimages to places outside India(b) National Highways
(c) Electricity(d) Relief of the disabled and the unemployable
Apart from Jammu & Kashmir, which of the following States has a special
protection, notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution, in certain
matters?
(a) Tripura(b) Meghalaya(c) Nagaland(d) Himachal Pradesh
Employment in which of the following is not covered by the right to equality of
opportunity for all citizens enshrined in the Constitution of India?
(a) Public sector undertakings(b) Departmental undertakings
(c) Co-operative societies(d) Local bodies
Which of the following words in the Preamble of the Constitution of India was not
inserted through the Constitution Forty-Second Amendment Act, 1976?
(a) Socialist(b) Secular(c) Dignity(d) Integrity
The joint sittings of the Union Parliament may be summoned for
(a) Special address of the President
(b) Annul address of the President
(c) President's occasional messages of national significance
(d) Resolution of the deadlock between the two Houses on a non-money bill
The Electoral College that elects the President of India consists of the
(a) Elected members of all the State Legislatures
(b) Members of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
(c) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies
(d) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
Constitution amending bill passed by the Parliament also requires to be ratified by
the legislatures of not less than half of the States in regard to the
(a) Fundamental rights(b) Fundamental duties
(c) Representation of States in the Parliament(d) Constitutional emergency
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What is Right to Freedom?
(a) Right of speech and expression
(c) Right to form associations and unions
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What is Right against Exploitation?
(a) Traffic in human beings is forbidden
(b) Forced labour is prohibited
(c) Children under fourteen years of age cannot be employed in factories
What are Writs?
(a) Habeas Corpus
(b) mandamus (c) Quo warranto (d) All of the above
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What are the Directive Principle of developing India as a Welfare State?
(a) Fair distribution of Wealth
(b) Equal pay for equal work to men and women
(c) Free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years
What are the Directive Principles for shaping India into a Gandhian State?
(a) Organization of village panchayts(b) promotion of prohibition
(c) Promotion of Khadi and village industries(d) All of the above
What are the Directive Principles for promoting International Peace?
(a) Promote International peace and security
(b) Maintain honourable relations between nations
(c) Foster respect for international law
What is common between the President of India and the President of America?
(a) Name(b) Powers(c) Both(d) Neither
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What are the qualifications of the President of India?
(a) A citizen of India
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(b) Over 35 years of age
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What are the Emergency Powers of the President
(a) Emergency caused by war or internal disturbances
(b) Emergency Because of the failure of the Constitution
(c) Financial emergencies
What are the basis principles of the Cabinet Government?
(a) Political homogeneity(b) Ministerial responsibility
(c) Leadership of the Prime Minister(d) All of the above
What are the functions of the Prime Minister?
(a) Constituting the Cabinet(b) Presiding over the Cabinet
(c) Leadership of the House of the People(d) All of the above
What are the qualifications of a member of Parliament?
(a) A citizen of India(b) Not less than 25 years of
age
(c) An elector of any parliamentary constituency(d) All of the above
What are the qualifications of a judge of the High Court?
(a) Should have held a judicial office for not less than ten years
(b) Should have been advocate in a High Court for not less ten years
(c) Either(d) Neither
Who is a citizen?
(a) A person who lives in a city
(b) A citizen is one who enjoys full legal rights in a country
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Which is a government of the people, by the people and for the people?
(a) Monarchy(b) Bureaucracy(c) Oligarchy(d) Democracy
What is a government of the people, for the people and by the people?
(a) Dictatorship(b) Aristocracy(c) Mobocracy(d) Ram Rajya
In democracy:
(a) All people are equal
(c) All people are equal economically
(b) All people are equal politically
(d) None of the above is true
(d) None of the
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What is law-making authority of the government called?
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The function of the judiciary is:
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(c) To interpret laws
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What are the essential elements of a republic?
(a) Independence(b) Sovereignty(c) Democracy
In whom is the real power invested in India?
(a) The President
(c) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Which body makes laws?
(a) The President
(c) The Parliament
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Who Presides over the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The President of India(b) The Speaker of Lok sabha
(c) The Vice-President(d) None of them
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in India?
(a) The Prime Minister(b) The Commander-in-chief
(c) The President of India(d) Minister of Defence
When the President can declare emergency?
(a) When there is a breakdown of the constitutional machinery
(b) When security of India is threatened
(c) When financial stability is endangered
(d) Any or all of the above
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Which organ of the government implements the laws?
(a) Legislature(b) Executive(c) Judiciary
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Who appoints the Prime Minister?
(a) The President(b) The Parliament
What is bureaucracy?
(a) Government of clerks
(c) Government of officers
What is oligarchy?
(a) Government of the people
(c) government of policemen
What is feudalism?
(a) Government of bankers
(c) Government of landlords
(d) All of them
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The words 'Social, Justice' in the preamble of the constitution, aims
(a) To ensure that justice was not based on caste, community race or religion
(b) To work for creating a fruitful environment where a reasonable attitude towards
social relations is strengthened
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of the above
The preamble of constitution of India aims to secure
(a) Fundamental rights of all individuals
(b) Fundamental duties of a citizen of India
(c) Dignity of individual and unity & Integrity of nation
(d) Securing of service to Govt. servant
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The concept of 'Welfare state' is included in which part of the constitution?
(a) Preamble of the constitution(b) Fundamental rights
(c) Directive principles of state policy(d) 4th schedule of the constitution
Which of the following directive principles of state policy has NOT been implemented
so far?
(a) Separation of Judiciary from Executive
(b) Promotion of International peace & security
(c) Uniform civil code for the citizens
(d) Organization of village panchayats
Who among the following decides whether a particular bill is a money bill or not?
(a) The President(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha(d) The Finance Minister
The executive power of the state is vested with
(a) Chief Minister of the state(b) Governor of the state
(c) State legislature(d) People of the State
Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok
Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?
(a) Elected Members of the Lower House of Parliament
(b) Elected members of the Upper House of Parliament
(c) Elected members of the Upper House of State legislature
(d) Elected members of the Lower house of state legislature
The Panchayathi Raj system was first introduced in the state of
(a) Bihar(b) Kerala(c) Rajasthan(d) UP
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The custodian of the Lok Sabha is
(a) Minister for Parliamentary affairs
(c) Prime Minister
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The President's rule under Articles 356 remains valid in a state for a maximum
period of
The Comptroller and Auditor General holds the office for a term of
(a) 4 years(b) 5 years(c) 6 years(d) till retirement
The maximum duration of the zero hour of the Lok Sabha is
(a) 30 minutes(b) one hour(c) two hours
(d) unspecified
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Which amendment of the Indian constitution provides reservation seat for women in
local self government?
(a) 73rd(b) 71st(c) 84th(d) 81st
Who took over Prime Minster of India on the death of Pandit Nehru?
(a) Lal Bahadur Sastri(b) Gulzarilal Nanda
(c) Indira Gandhi(d) Jagjivan Ram
Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in
(a) 1985(b) 1987(c) 1989(d) 1991
The Indian Constitution provides for a few fundamental rights or freedoms to all
citizen of India. Accordingly, the citizens are not entitled to enjoy the freedom of
(a) Speech and expression
(b) Assembly in a peaceful manner and without carrying arms
(c) Acquiring land or property in any part of the country
(d) Pursuing any profession, occupation, trade or business included in the list of
professions and occupations prepared by the Government of India
(e) Forming association, union etc
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According to a resolution passed, no government at the Centre or in any of the
States will have the right to form a legislative Council with a size 10% largest than
that of its Legislative Assembly. This resolution was passed by
(a) The State Government of Maharashtra(b) Central Cabinet
(c) Parliamentary Committee for Political Reforms(d) Home Ministry
(e) None of these
For which among the following sections of the society, Union Ministry for Urban
Development and Poverty Eradication has, for the first time, prepared a National
Policy draft?
(a) Street dwellers(b) Roadside vendors(c) Beggars
(d) Sex workers(e) None of these
Which one of the following is not a type of relationship specified by the Indian
Constitution between the Centre and the States?
(a) Legislative(b) Financial(c) Judicial(d) Administrative
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The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by
(a) The Prime Minister of India(b) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(c) The President of India(d) The Indian parliament
The President of India is elected by:
(a) The members of Parliament
(c) Both
Who elects the Prime Minister?
(a) The people(b) The President
(b) The Members of Legislative Assemblies
(d) Neither
(c) The Parliament (d) All of the above
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Who is a Chief Minister?
(a) Deputy Prime Minister(b) The leader of the Union
Territory
(c) The Leader of the Legislative Assembly in a State(d) None of the above
Who appoints the Chief Minister?
(a) The Governor of the State
(c) The Legislative Assembly
(d) The Supreme Court
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The Governor of a State is appointed by
(a) The State legislature(b) The Prime Minister
(c) The President(d) The Parliament
Which is not an essential part of the Government?
(a) Cabinet(b) The Supreme Court
(c) Parliament(d) Indian Administrative Service
Which is the most important and highest service?
(a) Indian Administrative Service(b) Indian Foreign Service
(c) Indian Police Service(d) Indian Information Service
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Who is a gazetted officer?
(a) An officer with the red tape(b) Bureaucrat
(c) Deputy Secretary
(d) The high officer of a department whose transfer is gazetted
Who was the last Governor-General of India?
(a) Lord Mountbatten(b) Rajagopalachari
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad(d) Sarojini Naidu
What is Local Self-Government?
(a) Government of the wife
(c) Municipal government
What is the duty of the Municipality?
(a) To maintain law and order
(c) To collect taxes
What is a Corporation?
(a) It is the same as municipality
(c) It is a business undertaking
(b) Government of the husband
(d) Mental government
(b) To keep the city neat and clean
(d) To suppress crime
(b) It is the municipality of a very big city
(d) It is a limited company
(d) Mayor
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What is the head of a Corporation known as
(a) President(b) Chairman(c) Alderman
Who collects the House Tax?
(a) Municipality or corporation
(c) Central government
The mayor of the Corporation is:
(a) Elected by the people
(c) Appointed by the Chief Minister
What is known as the "Little India"?
(b) State Government
(d) District magistrate
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(d) Appointed by the Government
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What is known as the "Little India"?
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What is the lowest stage of the local government?
(a) Gram Panchayat(b) Panchayat samiti
(c) Zila Panchayat(d) District Council
Who is a "Lumbardar"?
(a) The head of a regiment
(c) Head of labourers
(b) Head of Village
(d) Nominee of the government
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What is the function of the Gram Panchayat?
(a) To maintain law and order(b) To develop agriculture
(c) To maintain Sanitation(d) All of the above
A major obstacle to democracy is:
(a) Poverty of the people(b) Illiteracy
(c) Bureaucracy (d) Corruption
(d) Ancient Europe
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From where originated the idea of modern democracy?
(a) Ancient Greece(b) Ancient India(c) Ancient China
What is plebiscite?
(a) Voting on a point by the Parliament
(c) Voting by all people in the state
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(b) Voting by the Legislative Assembly
(d) Decision of the cabinet
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What is referendum?
(a) Referring a matter to the President for final decision
(b) Judgment of the Supreme court
(c) Referring a matter to the Parliament
(d) Voting by people on a point of controversy
What are the most important laws in democracy?
(a) Laws of Parliament(b) Customs and traditions
(c) Natural laws(d) All of the above
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Who is the final Sovereign in India
(a) The President(b) The Parliament
(c) People (d) The Prime Mister
(d) Not possible
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The power to dissolve the Rajya Sabha is vested in
(a) President(b) Prime Minister(c) Army A2
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Which of the following is not a fundamental duty
(a) Preserve our composite duty(b) Earn foreign exchange
(c) Abjure violence(d) Uphold sovereignty of nation
Which of the following panels examined and suggested tax reforms
(a) Verma Commission(b) Swant Committee(c) Chelliah Committee
In the words of the President of India, the eligible voters, by exercising their scared
right to vote, can show the seeds of
(a) Safe and secure India(b) Happy and prosperous India
(c) An India without mobility(d) All the above
The anti-tobacco legislation prohibits
(a) Advertisement of tobacco products
(c) Sale of cigarettes to a minor
(b) Smoking in public places
(d) All the above
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In order to make the election process more transparent and accountable, the
Supreme Court of India had ruled that the people had the right to know .of
the candidates
(a) Criminal records if any(b) Educational qualifications
(c) Financial assets(d) All the above
Comptroller and Auditor General is having duties and powers in relation to the
accounts of
(a) State government(b) Union government
(c) Other authority as prescribed(d) All of the above
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The law of Torts deals with
(a) Negligence(b) Nuisance
(c) Defamation (d) All the above
A tort by way of trespass to person may be
(a) Assault(b) False imprisonment
(c) Wrongful restraint(d) Any one of the above
Easy access to Justice is made possible by
(a) Legal literacy program(b) Legal aid to poor
(c) Lok Adalats(d) All the above
By the wide interpretation of right to life and personal liberty in Act. 21, it
includes the right
(a) For speedy trial(b) To go abroad(c) For free legal aid(d) All the above
Lok Adalat may consist of
(a) A social worker
(c) Member of the legal profession
(b) Sitting or retired judicial officer
(d) All the above
(b) Different religions are equally
Without undergoing through the elaborate procedure of courts, disputes can be
settled by
(a) Negotiation(b) Arbitration(c) Conciliation(d) Any one of the above
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According to the concept of Secularism
(a) Every ones religion faith is protected
treated (c) There is no state religion
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The Patna High court has decided that the Election Commission should take urgent
action to prevent from contesting elections for the 14th Lok Sabha
(a) Jailed criminals(b) Imprisoned persons in hospital wards
(c) Absconding culprits(d) All the above
Which of the following is not a salient feature of our Constitution
(a) It is a written Constitution(b) It is the longest Constitution in the World
(c) It is more right than flexible(d) It is inspired by different sources
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In democracy, the sovereignty or the superior power lies in the hands of the
(a) The legislature(b) The people(c) The ministers(d) The government
The lower house of legislature in India is called
(a) Cabinet(b) Assembly(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Lok Sabha
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The category who is not included in the underprivileged in India
(a) Delinquents(b) Widows(c) Workers(d) Beggars
Objective of ICDS scheme includes
(a) to reduce school dropouts
(b) to improve nutrition and health status of children
(c) to reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition among children
(d) All the above
Mandal commission report was with reference to
(a) Panchayati Raj(b) Reservations(c) Electronics
(d) Higher education
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The fundamental freedoms guaranteed in the constitution is containing the right to
(a) settle in any part of India(b) assemble peacefully
(c) form associations(d) all the above
The right to acquire property is a
(a) civil right(b) a directive principle
(c) fundamental right(d) fundamental duty
The right to freedom of religion under Article 25 is subject to
(a) Public order(b) Morality(c) Health(d) All the above
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The Union Government has made ........ as the regulator for broadcast and Cable TV
services as well In January 2004.
(a) Prasar Bharti(b) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(c) Principle Information Officer, Government of India(d) Central Censor Board
Naresh Chandra Committee is concerned with
(a) Taxation policy(b) Rural development
(c) Aviation sector(d) Defence procurements
Malimath Commission was constituted to suggest reforms in
(a) Stock Market(b) Criminal Justice (c) Judicial Delay
(d) None of these
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If a money Bill passed by Lok Sabha is not returned by Rajya Sabha within fourteen
days, then
(a) Lok Sabha will reconsider it
(b) Money Bill will be rejected
(c) President will summon a joint meeting of both the Houses to discuss it
(d) The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent
Part III of the Constitution of India relates to
(a) Directive Principle of State Policy(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Fundamental Rights(d) Citizenship
Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a
commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of
(a) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
(b) Socially and educationally backward classes
(c) Socially and economically backward classes
(d) educationally and economically backward classes
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The Article of the Constitution of India which deal with the Directive Principles of
State Policy are
(a) 26 to 41(b) 30 to 45(c) 36 to 51(d) 40 to 55
The Constituent Assembly of India started functioning from
(a) December 9, 1946(b) January 1, 1947
(c) January 26, 1947(d) August 15, 1947
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of
the Constitution of India?
(a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the
States
(b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
(c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the
(a) Lok Sabha alone(b) Either House of Parliament
(c) Joint Sitting of Parliament(d) Rajya Sabha alone
Consider the following tasks:
1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections
2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures
and the Office of the President and the Vice-President
3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political
parties and individuals contesting the election
4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes
Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?
The Ashok Mehta Committee laid greater emphasis on
(a) Gram Sabha(b) Mandal Panchayat
(c) Taluk Panchayat Samiti(d) Zilla Parishad
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the
executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice
the exercise of the executive power of the Union?
Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen
years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other
hazardous employment'?
According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the
following can be its Chairman?
(a) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
(b) Any serving Judge of the High Court
(c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India
(d) Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
Who among the following was never the Lok Speaker?
(a) K.V.K Sundaram(b) G.S Dhillon (c) Baliram Bhagat
(d) Hukum Singh
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How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
(a) 11(b) 12(c) 13(d) 14
Which article of the Constitution of India lays down the procedure for 'impeachment'
of the President?
Who is the first woman legislator in India?
(a) Tara Cherian(b) Cornelia Sorabji
(c) Muthulakshmi Reddy(d) Anna Chandy
The reference to Hindus in Article 25 of the Constitution does not include
(a) Parsees(b) Sikhs(c) Jains(d) Buddhists
The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is
(a) nominated by the President
(b) elected by the two Houses of Parliament
(c) elected by Parliament and the legislatures of the States jointly
(d) elected by the members of Rajya Sabha
In India, a tax on agricultural incomes can be levied by
(a) both the Central and State Governments
(b) neither the Central and State Governments
(c) only the State Governments
(d) only the Central Government
By which amendment, were the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens added to the
Constitution?
(a) Forty-fourth Amendment(b) Forty-third Amendment
(c) Forty-second Amendment(d) Forty-first Amendment
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of
precedence in the warrant of precedence?
(a) Attorney General of India Judges of the Supreme Court Members of
Parliament Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Judge of the Supreme Court Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Attorney
General of India Members of Parliament
(c) Attorney General of India Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Judge of the
Supreme Court Members of Parliament
(d) Judges of the Supreme Court Attorney General of India Deputy Chairman
of Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament
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Financial allocation for Education was made for the first time by the Charter Act of
(a) 1833(b) 1813(c) 1793(d) 1773
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There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of
(a) the Chief justice of High Court(b) the Chief Justice of India
(c) the Governor(d) the Vice-President
In the event of non-enforcement of Directive Principles of the State by the
Government, a citizen of India can move the
(a) District Court(b) High Court(c) Supreme Court(d) None of these
The member of a State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of
misbehaviour only after an enquiry has been conducted by the
(a) Supreme Court India(b) High Court of the State
(c) committee appointed by the President
(d) committee appointed by the Governor of the State
Who can recommend abolition or creation of the Legislative Council in a State?
(a) Governor of the State(b) Advocate General of the State
(c) Legislative Assembly of the State(d) The Sate Council of Ministers
The purpose of the Ilbert Bill was
(a) to take away the right of the native magistrates to try Europeans and
Englishmen
(b) to take away the right of the European magistrates to try Indians
(c) to remove an anomaly in the Criminal Procedure Code of 1873, according to
which no magistrate or sessions judge could try a European or British subject unless
he was himself of European birth
The Constitution of India borrowed the concept of the Directive Principles of State
Policy from the Constitution of
(a) Ireland(b) USA(c) UK(d) Canada
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) There is no provision of referendum in the Indian Constitution
(b) The State Legislatures do not possess the right to initiate the
amendment of the Constitution
(c) The proposal for amending the Constitution can only be initiated in Lok Sabha
(d) The Indian Constitution is partly flexible and party rigid
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Which one of the following Articles has declared untouchability in any form as
unconstitutional?
Under which one of the following Articles, the Supreme Court has been given the
powers to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it previously?
A member elected to Lok Sabha as a candidate of a party crosses the floor of the
House. In such a case,
(a) his continued membership of the House is not affected in any way
(b) he ceases to be a member of the House whether or not he resigns his
membership
(c) he can continue to be a member of the House if the party on whose symbol he
was elected has no objection
(d) he will continue to be a member of the House if the Speaker permits
The Right to Property was excluded from the Fundamental Rights during the tenure
of the Government headed by
(a) Charan Singh(b) Morarji Desai(c) Indira Gandhi(d) Rajiv Gandhi
Which of the following statements in regard to the Directive Principles of State
Policy is correct?
(a) Fundamental Rights constitute limitations upon State action, while Directive
Principles are in the nature of instruction to the Government to achieve certain
ends
(b) They are justiciable in certain respects
(c) They enjoin on the State to secure a living wage to all workers within a specified
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(c) They enjoin on the State to secure a living wage to all workers within a specified
period
(d) The courts can compel the State to implement some of the important directives
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The First Official Language Commission, as required under Article 344 of the
Constitution, was constituted by the President in
(a) 1950 with K.M Munshi as its(b) 1955 with B.G Kher as it Chairman
(c) 1960 with M.C Chhagla as its Chairman
(d) 1965 with Humayun Kabir as its Chairman
Which authority should an Indian citizen approach for securing his fundamental
right of personal freedom guaranteed by the Constitution?
(a) The President of India(b) The Government of a State
(c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha(d) The Supreme court or a High Court
The system of Proportional Representation is used in the election of the
(a) President of India(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Members of Lok Sabha(d) None of the above
A Bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with all of
the following matters, except
(a) imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax
(b) imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties
(c) appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India
(d) audit of the accounts of the Union or of a State
The constituents of Indian Parliament, as mentioned in the Constitution are the
(a) President, Lok Sabha and the Council of Ministers
(b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(c) President Vice-President and the two Houses of Parliament
(d) President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Comprehensive changes in the Constitution were effected in 1976, overturning
some of its bedrocks. All of the following were the major areas of impact of these
changes, except
(a) the changes narrowed down and fettered the scope of judicial review of ordinary
laws
(b) the changes unsettled the original balance between the different organs of the
sate, viz; Legislature and Judiciary
(c) the changes excluded the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights
enshrined in the Constitution
(d) there was devaluation of Fundamental Rights vis-a-vis the Directive Principles of
Sate Policy
Which of the following Articles empowers the High Court to issue writs for the
enforcement of Fundamental Rights ?
The Government of India Act, 1935, envisaged the introduction of
(a) dyarchical form of government(b) federal form of government
(c) republican form of government(d) unitary form of government
Which of the following are the Financial Committees of Parliament in India ?
1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public
Undertakings
(a) 1 and 3(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following are the circumstances under which an elected member of
Parliament may be disqualified on the ground of defection?
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
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(a) 1, 2 and 3
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Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the
President if India?
(a) Elected members of the Legislative Council
(b) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State
(c) Elected members of Lok Sabha
(d) Elected members of Rajya Sabha
The proclamation on the Emergency by the president on the ground of internal
disturbance was made for the first time in
(a) 1962(b) 1965(c) 1975(d) 1976
A proclamation of Emergency, unless it is approved by resolutions of both the
Houses of Parliament, will cease to be operation within
(a) one month from the date of its proclamation
(b) two months from the date of its proclamation
(c) three months from the date of its proclamation
(d) six months from the date its proclamation
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The proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 was made by the President for
the first time in
(a) 1960(b) 1962(c) 1965(d) 1971
Which of the following writs can be issued by a High Court to direct a public official
or the government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional?
(a) Certiorari(b) Prohibition(c) Quo Warranto(d) Mandamus
Which of the following writs can be issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to
an inferior court forbidding the latter to continue proceedings therein in excess of
its jurisdiction?
(a) Certiorari(b) Mandamus(c) Prohibition(d) Quo Warranto
The Residuary Powers (ie; those relating to subjects not mentioned in any of the
three lists included in the VII Schedule) are, according to our Constitution, vested
in the
(a) President of India(b) Union Parliament
(c) State Legislatures(d) Supreme Court
Article 19 of our Constitution forms the core of the Chapter on Fundamental Rights.
The number of categories of freedoms that an Indian citizen shall have is
(a) 6(b) 7(c) 8(d) 9
Maithili was included in the list of Official Languages in the Eighth Schedule of our
Constitution in
(a) 1961(b) 1967(c) 1988(d) 2004
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the
(a) languages of the Union(b) lists of legislative business
(c) anti-defection law(d) special status of Jammu and Kashmir
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Who presides over Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is
available?
(a) A member chosen by the Council of Ministers
(b) The senior-most member of Lok Sabha
(c) A member nominated by the President
(d) A member of the Panel of Chairmen announced by the Speaker
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The Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of its Secretariat, is
(a) appointed by the Speaker(b) appointed by the President
(c) elected by Lok Sabha(d) elected by both the Houses of Parliament
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal
opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and other
minority communities ?
All of the following statements in regard to the office of the Vice-President of India
are correct, except
(a) a person seeking election to this office must be at least 35 years of age
(b) the electoral college for election to this office consists of the elected members of
both the Houses of Parliament and the person so elected holds office for a team of
six years
(c) in the event of death of the President, he can hold that office for a period not
exceeding six for a period not exceeding six months
(d) the incumbent of this office is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
The Preamble says that the State in India will assure the dignity of the individual.
The Constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing
(a) equal fundamental rights to each citizen
(b) the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual
(c) just and humane conditions of work to each individual
(e) equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex
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(e) equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex
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Which of the following is not a statutory body?
(a) Election Commission(b) Finance Commission
(c) Planning Commission(d) Union Public Service Commission
"No action lies against the Government for injury done to an individual in the
course of exercise of its sovereign functions". All of the following actions are
covered by the above provision, except
(a) improper arrest, negligence or trespass by police officers
(b) loss of movables from government custody owing to negligence of its officers
(c) injury due to the negligence of servants of the government employed in a
railway or a dockyard
(d) administration of justice
To secure the enrichment of Hindi, the Constitution, among other things, directs the
state to give primary importance to one of the languages included in the VIII
Schedule for the purpose of drawing upon it. This language is
(a) Bengali(b) Marathi(c) Sanskrit(d) Urdu
Disagreement between the two Houses of Indian Parliament is finally resolved
through
(a) a joint session of the two Houses
(b) mediator efforts by the presiding officers of the two Houses
(c) a joint committee of the two Houses for the purpose
(d) mediation by the President
Which of the following Articles of Constitution cannot be amended by a simple
majority in both the Houses of Parliament?
Which one of the following Directive Principle is a socialistic principle?
(a) Equal pay for equal work to all
(b) Protection of the health of workers
(c) Prevention of concentration of wealth and the means of production
(d) All of the Above
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Originally it was laid down in the Constitution that English shall continue to be used
for all the official purposes of the union for a period of
As per Article 100(3), the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of
Parliament is
(a) one-fourth of the total number of members of that House
(b) one-fifth of the total number of members of that House
(c) one-tenth of the total number of members of that House
(d) one-third of the total number of members of that House
The age of retirement of a Judge of a High Court in India is
The Rule of Law means
(a) existence of written rules to regulate the conduct of government officials
(b) that no person can be punished unless his guilt is established by a fair trial
(c) that the power to make laws vests in the elected representatives of the people
(d) independence of the Judiciary
In a particular case, the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is sent back by
the President for reconsideration. If the Council of Ministers adhere to their earlier
advice, the President
(a) can ask for reconsideration of the advice once more
(b) can ask for reconsideration of the advice any number of times
(c) has no option but to accept such advice
(d) must seek the advice of the Supreme Court before rejecting the advice
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The writ by which a High Court or the Supreme Court can secure the body of a
person who has been imprisoned to be brought before it is
(a) certiorari(b) Habeas Corpus(c) Mandamus(d) Quo Warranto
The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or
a High Court is
(a) 3(b) 4(c) 5(d) 6
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The term of which of the following Lok Sabha was extended beyond the normal
period of five years laid down in the Constitution?
(a) Fourth Lok Sabha(b) Fifth Lok Sabha
(c) Sixth Lok Sabha(d) Seventh Lok Sabha
The High Court at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras were established under the
(a) Indian High Courts Act, 1861(b) Indian High Court Act, 1865
(c) Indian High Court Act, 1911(d) Government of India Act, 1919
In which of the following situations can the President promulgate an Ordinance?
(a) There is disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill
(b) Both Houses have refused to pass a Bill sponsored by Government with the
previous sanction of the President
(c) A Bill has been pending in Parliament for a long period
(d) Parliament is not in session
For how long can the President's rule in a Sate be imposed initially?
(a) One year(b) Six months(c) Two years(d) Three months
In accordance with the provisions of our Constitution, new all-India Services can be
created only by the
(a) Parliament
(b) process of amendment of the Constitution
(c) Union Government in consultation with the UPSC
(d) President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
Both the Union and the States derive their authority from the Constitution of India
which divides, as between them, all of the following powers, except
(a) Executive(b) Judicial(c) Legislative(d) Financial
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Which of the following Schedules in the Constitution divides the legislative powers
between the Union and the States?
(a) V Schedule(b) VI Schedule(c) VII Schedule(d) VIII Schedule
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The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the
three Lists are mentioned as Residuary Powers. Which of the following is
empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this
category ?
(a) Lok Sabha only(b) Judiciary only(c) Rajya Sabha only(d) Parliament
The vesting of Residuary Powers under our Constitution in the Union, instead of the
Sate legislatures, follows the precedent of the
(a) Canadian Constitution(b) Irish Constitution
(c) Australian Constitution(d) Constitution of the USA
'Closure' in parliamentary terminology means
(a) the end of a session of Parliament
(b) refusal of the Government to show important documents to members of the
Opposition
(c) suspension of debate at the end of a day's sitting of legislature
(d) a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be
stopped
Which is the constitutional authority that has been made responsible for
constituting the Finance Commission periodically?
(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President of India(d) Union Finance Minister
The Finance Commission is normally expected to be constitution after every
(a) five years(b) four years(c) three years(d) there is no fixed period
In which of the following cases is a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament not
necessary ?
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(a) A Bill has been pending with one House for more than six months after it was
passed by the other
(b) A Bill to amend the Constitution
(c) Both Houses disagree on the amendments to be made in a Bill
(d) A Bill is passed by one House and is rejected by the other
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To whom does the Public Accounts Committee submit its report?
(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha(b) President of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Saha(d) Union Finance Minister
All of the following statements in regard to Money Bills are incorrect, except
(a) a Money Bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has no power
to make a change in it against the will of Lok Sabha
(b) A Money Bill may be introduced in Rajya Sabha but it must be approved by both
the Houses
(c) A Money Bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha but it must also be approved
by Rajya Sabha
(d) A Money Bill can be introduced in either House, the decision of Lok Sabha
thereon shall prevail
That India is a Secular Sate is clearly proclaimed in the
(a) Fundamental Rights(b) Preamble to the Constitution
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy(d) Ninth Schedule to the Constitution
A person who is arrested and detained in police custody has to be produced before
the nearest magistrate
(a) immediately after arrest(b) within 12 hours
(c) within 24 hours(d) within 48 hours
According to the Preamble to the Constitution, India is a
(a) Sovereign Democratic Republic
(b) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
(c) Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic
(d) Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
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The sovereign power under the Indian Constitution rests with the
(a) Judiciary(b) President(c) People of India(d) Parliament
On which of the following subjects does the power to legislate vest both in the
Union as well as the State legislatures?
(a) Acquisition and requisitioning of property
(b) Sanctioning of cinematograph films for exhibition
(c) Duties of excise on alcoholic liquors for human consumption
(d) Taxes on agricultural income
The President is empowered to establish an Inter-State Council if at any time it
appears to him that the public interests would be served thereby. Which of the
following has not so been set up?
(a) Central Council of Health(b) Inter-State Commerce Council
(c) Central Council of Local Self-Government(d) Transport Development
Council
The Council of Ministers in India remains in office till it enjoys the support of the
(a) majority of the members of Rajya Sabha
(b) majority of the members of Lok Sabha
(c) minority of the members of Rajya Sabha
(d) minority of the members of Lok Sabha
Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution clearly has laid down
that the President of India is bound to accept the advice given by the Council of
Ministers?
(a) Twenty-fourth Amendment(b) Twenty-fifth Amendment
(c) Forty-first Amendment(d) Forty-second Amendment
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Which one of the following has provided for the Instrument of Instructions?
(a) The Indian Councils Act, 1892(b) The Government of India Act, 1935
(c) Lord Ripon's Resolution of 1882(d) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
Who is competent to dissolve the Parliament?
(a) The President(b) Joint Session of Parliament
(c) The Charirman, Rajya Sabha and the Speaker, Lok Sabha together(d) None
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Which of the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has
been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a Fundamental Right?
(a) Freedom of speech and expression
(b) To move freely throughout the territory of India
(c) Religious freedom
(d) Right to protected environment
The Planning Commission was set up in accordance with the Directive Principle in
which Article of the Constitution of India?
(A) Article 38(b) Article 39(c) Article 42(d) Article 51A
By which Amendment Act. of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles
of the State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Rights wherever they
come into conflict?
(a) 40th(b) 42nd(c) 44th(d) 46th
Which one of the following periods is covered by the 10th five year plan?
(a) 2001-2006 (b) 2002-2007 (c) 2003-2008 (d) 2000-2005
In India, Plan holiday was after:
(a) China-India war 1962(b) Draught of 1966
(c) Pakistan war 1971(d) Pakistan war of 1965
A Common High Court for two or More States and/or Union Territories may be
established by the:
(a) President(b) Parliament by making law
(c) Governor of State(d) Chief justice of India
Under which Article of the constitution President can declare 'Emergency' in a state?
(a) Article 352(b) Article 356(c) Article 360
(d) Article 354(e) None of these
Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right?
(a) Habeas Corpus(b) Mandamus(c) prohibition(d) Certiorari
Which Article of the Constitution of India gives precedence to constitutional
provisions over the laws made by the Union Parliament/State Legislatures?
(a) 13(b) 32(c) 245(d) 326
The President of the Drafting committee of the Indian Constitution was
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad(d) J.B. Kriplani
Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in
(a) 1971(b) 1972(c) 1975(d) 1976
In India, to be recognised as a national party, a party must secure at least
(a) 10% of the valid in four or more States
(b) 4% of the valid votes in four or more States
(c) 15% of the valid votes in two States
(d) 25% of the valid votes in one State
In which year were the first general elections held in India?
(a) 1947-48(b) 1948-49(c) 1950-51
(d) 1951-52
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In India a complete ban on tobacco related ads and hoardings comes/came into
being with effect from
(a) January 1, 2004(b) May 1, 2004(c) January 1, 2005
(d) April 1, 2005(e) None of these
The mandate that a candidate at an election should file with his nomination papers
an affidavit giving his educational qualifications was enforced for the first time at
which of the Assembly Elections?
(a) Assembly elections held in HP in 2003
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(a) Assembly elections held in HP in 2003
(b) Assembly elections held in Rajasthan/ Delhi in December 2003
(c) Assembly elections held in Mizoram in November 2003
(d) Assembly elections held in MP/ Chhattisgarh in December 2003
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When did the first elected Lok Sabha come into existence in India
(a) January 1952(b) April 1952(c) November 1950(d) November 1949
The first woman film star to be a member of Rajya sabha
(a) Jayalalitha(b) Reita Faria(c) Nargis Dutt(d) Hemamalini
Example for an 'Electoral college'
(a) An institution under the Election Commission to educate the people about the
voting procedure etc.
(b) Elected member of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and state assemblies who elect the
president of India
(c) Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
(d) Nominated members of Lok Sabha
'My own view is that the Indian Constitution is far too large and therefore far too
rigid ' So observed
(a) M.C. Chagla(b) M.C. Setalvad(c) H.M. Seervai(d) Sir Ivor Jennings
The Supreme Court has regretted that Article _______ has so long remained a dead
Letter and urged immediate Legislation to implement
(a) 42(b) 43(c) 44(d) 45
The first Chief Election Commissioner of India was
(a) K.V.K. Sundaram(b) S.P. Sen Verma
(c) Sukumar Sen(d) Nagendra Singh
The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a judge of Supreme Court is
(a) 50(b) 55(c) 45(d) No minimum age
The first woman Governor of a state was
(a) Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit(b) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
(c) Miss. Padmaja Naidu(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani
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Who, among the following, is not appointed by the President of India?
(a) Comptroller and Auditor General of India(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Attorney-General of India(d) Chief Election
Commissioner
A bill authorizing expenditure by the Govt. is ........
(a) Expense bill(b) Finance bill(c) Appropriation bill
above
(d) None of the
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Who is known as the sculptor of the constitution of India'?
(a) Rajendra Prasad (b) V.V. Giri(c) B.R. Ambedkar (d) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Who was the Governor General of India when the country became independent?
(a) Lord Attlee(b) Lord Falkland(c) Lord Mountbatten(d) None of these
To whom does the president address the resignation letter?
(a) Prime Minister(b) Vice-President
(c) Speaker Lok Sabha(d) Chief Justice of Supreme Court
The Governor of the state has to take an oath of office which is administered to him
by
(a) The chief Justice of the state High Court(b) The Chief Justice of India
(c) The President of India(d) Chief Minister of the state
The concept of five year plan in India
(a) was borrowed from the then Soviet Union
(c) was borrowed from the then East Germany
(d) was borrowed from United Kingdom
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna was started by
(a) Indira Gandhi(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) was borrowed from China
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Under the scheme of TRYSEM the beneficiaries are the youth in
(a) towns(b) rural areas(c) urban areas(d) metropolitan cities
Who is rightly called the Father of Local self Government in India?
(a) Lord Wellesly(b) Lord Ripon(c) Lord Dalhousie(d) Warren Hastings
Who appoints State Election commission?
(a) Chief Election Commissioner(b) President
Who conceived the concept of Grama Swaraj?
(a) Nehru(b) EMS(c) Indira Gandhi
(c) Governor (d) Parliament
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Which amendment of the constitution gave priority to directive principles over
fundamental rights?
(a) 45th Amendment(b) 17th Amendment
(c) 42nd Amendment(d) 62nd Amendment
How many types of emergencies has the constitution envisaged?
(a) Four(b) Three(c) Two(d) One
Indian constitution provides for a _______ of legislative
(a) President System(b) Bicameral System
(c) Unicameral System(d) None of these
A Union Territory does not have
(a) a recognised official language
(b) a government (c) a capital (d) a city
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The provision for an Election Commission is provided in article
(a) 324(b) 334(c) 352(d) 340
How many times at least has the parliament to meet in a year?
(a) Once(b) Twice(c) Thrice(d) None of these
The maximum strength of Lok sabha is
(a) 552(b) 547(c) 545
(d) 543
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Who is the final authority to expand the meaning of the constitution?
(a) The President(b) The Supreme Court
(c) The Parliament(d) The speaker of Lok sabha
The first Indian Prime Minister to lose a vote of confidence
(a) Rajiv Gandhi(b) Deve Gowda(c) Morarji Desai
(d) V.P. Singh
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(d) Prime Minister
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The Chairman and other members of UPSC are appointed by.
(a) Chief Justice of India(b) Cabinet(c) President
The first general election to the Lok sabha was held in
(a) 1947(b) 1951(c) 1952(d) 1948
The president of India is elected for a period of
(a) 7 years(b) 4 years(c) 5 years
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When Jawaharlal Nehru died in 1964 who immediately succeeded him as the Prime
Minister of India?
(a) Lal Bahadur Sasthri (b) Indira Gandhi (c) Gulzarilal Nanda (d) Moraji
Desai
The first state in India to implement Panchayati Raj System is
(a) Rajasthan (b) Bihar (c) Kerala (d) Karnataka
The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is
(a) President Of India
(c) Person elected by Rajya sabha members
(d) Person nominated by President of India
(b) Vice President of India
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Who is known as the architect of Indian Constitution?
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Vallabhai Patel(d) G.V. Mavlenkar
The design of the Indian National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
(a) July 22, 1947(b) August 14, 1947
(c) January 26, 1950(d) August 15, 1942
The name of any Indian state can be changed by
(a) Governor of the state(b) State Legislature
(c) Parliament of India(d) President of India
Rashtrapathi Bhavan was designed by Edwin Lytyenesbut. Who designed Indian
Parliament?
(a) Lecor Busier(b) Job Charnok(c) Herbert Baker(d) Ferdinad D-Lesps
What is Civics?
(a) Rules of civility
(c) Science of Civil Government
(b) Science of courtesy
(d) Science of Civilization
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When did India and Pakistan achieve Independence?
(a) India on August 14th and Pakistan on August 15, 1947.
(b) India on August 15th and Pakistan on august 14, 1947
(c) Both on August 15, 1947
(d) Both on August 14, 1947
Why Pakistan became free earlier than India?
(a) Pakistanis had fought for freedom.
(b) The British came to Delhi via Karachi
(c) Lord Mountbatten remained in India after giving freedom to Pakistan
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Who was the first Governor-General of India?
(a) Lord Mountbatten(b) Rajagopalachari
(c) Mohammad Ali Jinnah(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Who was the first President of India?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi(b) Rajendra Prasad
(c) Rajagoplachari(d) Sardar Patel
Why was India partitioned in 1947?
(a) Because Muslim refugees came to India
(b) Because Muslim refugees went to Pakistan
(c) Because Muslims wanted a separate homeland
(d) Because Hindus wanted Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Rajegopalachari(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
When was the States Reorganization Commission constituted?
(a) December 29, 1953(b) December 29, 1952
(c) December 29, 1951(d) None of the above
Who was the Chairman of the States Reorganization Commission?
(a) Shri H.N. Kunzru(b) Shri. K.M. Pannikar
(c) Syed Fazel Ali(d) None of the above
What the Indian Federation has been called in the Indian Constitution?
(a) Union of States(b) The Indian Union
(c) Union of India(d) Indian Federal Union
What is a Federation?
(a) A voluntary federation of autonomous states
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(b) An autonomous federation of voluntary states
(c) Both(d) Neither
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What does a Unitary State symbolize?
(a) A monarchical government
(c) The concentration of government authority
(b) Dictatorship
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Why the Indian Constitution has 'Unitary Bias'?
(a) The Union list has 97 items while the States list has 66 items
(b) Article 248 confers on the Union Parliament all the Residuary Powers
(c) Article 253 empowers the Parliament to legislate for the whole of the country
What are the salient features of the Indian Constitution?
(a) The Constitution of Indian is a comprehensive document and perhaps the
lengthiest in the world
(b) The Constitution of India was framed by a body which was highly representative
in character
(c) Both(d) Neither
What kind of democracy is India?
(a) Basic Democracy(b) Presidential Democracy
(c) Absolute Democracy(d) Parliamentary Democracy
Who is a citizen of India?
(a) Those who are born in India(b) Those who have a permanent home in India
(c) Those who have a migrated to India from Pakistan(d) All of the above
What does the Citizenship Act of December 1955 confer?
(a) Citizenship by Birth(b) Citizenship by Descent
(c) Citizenship by Registration(d) All of the above
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What is the necessity of the Declaration of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution?
(a) Individual is greater than the State
(b) Rights should be kept above the tyranny of democratic majorities
(c) Constitutional Rights have a great Psychological value
What are essential conditions for the protection of Fundamental Rights?
(a) Right to move the Supreme court
(b) Eternal Vigilance and Political Consciousness
(c) Both(d) Neither
What are the Fundamental Rights?
(a) Right to property
(c) Right to Freedom of Religion
(b) Right to equality
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What does Article 17 of the Constitution Say?
(a) Untouchability is abolished(b) The practice of untouchability is forbidden
(c) Practice untouchability is an offence(d) All of the above
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Panchayathi raj institutions came into effect with the amendment of the constitution
Who advices the Government of India in legal matters
The power to amend the Indian constitution vests in the
Prosecution for offences against marriage can be initiated only on a complaint by
Which offence, when complete is not punishable under the Indian penal code
What is meant by Contingency Fund of India
According to the provisions of the constitution of India the Parliament is composed
of
What is the system of governance in the Panchayathi Raj set up
The Panchayathi Raj institutions depend for funds mainly on
Which committee/commission had recommended the present system of Panchathi
Raj
Which part of the constitution contains the provisions relating to fundamental duties
The definition of State under Article 12 includes
Article 19 to 22 gives
Bonded labour system and traffic in human beings and forced labour is prohibited by
The President of India shall be elected by the members of Electoral College
consisting of
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The civil procedure code has no application to which state
Zero hour denotes
The minimum age required for becoming a Lok Sabha MP
In the Indian Constitution, Right to Equality is granted by five articles. They are
The idea of concurrent list had been borrowed from the constitution of
Five year plans in India is finally approved by
Who appoints State Election Commissioner
General elections are held in India every
Governor of states are appointed by
The sections of the Civil Procedure Code can only be altered or amended by
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a1 73rd
a3 Parliament
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Attorney General
Person aggrieved by the offence
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a5 Suicide a6
a fund placed at the disposal of the
President by a law of the Parliament to
enable him to make advances to meet
unforeseen expenditure.
Three-tier structure of local self
government at the village, block and
district levels
a7 Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the
President of India
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a9 Government Finance
a11 Part IV- A
a10 Balwant Rai Mehta Committee.
a12 only executive legislature but not
judiciary
a14 Article 21
a16 Parliament
a13 Right to freedom
a15 the elected members of both the houses
of Parliament and the elected members
of the Legislative assemblies of the
states.
a17 State of Jammu & Kashmir. a18 Time allotted in Parliament everyday for
miscellaneous businesses
a20 Article 14 to Article 18
a22 National Development of Council
a24 5 years
a19 25 years
a21 Australia
a23 Governor http://appscgroup.blogspot.com/
a25 The President
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Presidents rule was promulgated for the first time in June 1951. To which state did
this unique honour go and who was the Chief Minister who entered the book of
records for his dismissal for no fault of his
The meetings of the Rajya Sabha is presided over by
Who is normally the Chancellor of the State Universities
Up to which year the reservation for the SC/ST is extended by the Parliament
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee for preparing the Indian
Constitution
Who has power to suspend the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Which body has power to grant recognition to political parties
Minimum age of marriage for a man in India
Name of the institution for the care and correction of juvenile delinquents
Which institution is directly concerned with solving problems of women
The minimum age for contesting to State Assembly is
The cabinet committee is appointed by
In Arabic law judicial decisions are called
How does the Indian Penal Code describe a group of 5 or more persons trying to
resist the execution of law or any legal process
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Free and compulsory education to all children below the age 14 is
The Right included among the Fundamental Rights by 93rd Constitutional
amendment is
In our Constitution Education is included in the
The subject to which 73rd constitutional amendment is related to is
The Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution can be suspended during
The President of India must have completed the age of
What is the significance of the 97th Constitution Amendment
The legal adviser to the state government is known as
How many languages are included in the eighth schedule of Indian constitution
Provision to amend constitution is provided in the article
Total number of Sections in Indian Penal Code
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a3 Governor
a5 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
a7 Election Commission
a9 Borstal school
a11 25
a13 Fatwa
a15 511
a17 Right for free Primary Education
a19 Local Self Government
a21 35 years
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2010
President
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a12 Prime Minister
a14 Unlawful assembly
a16 Fundamental Right
a18 State list
a20 National Emergency
a22 It restricted the number of ministers in
the council of ministers
a24 22 a23 Advocate General
a25 Article 368
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Where are disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of
India filed and settled?
(a) in the Supreme Court (b) in the Election commission
(c) in the Parliament (d) in the Supreme Court as well as High Court
In case, the Vice-President is not available to discharge the duties of the office of
president, which official discharge these duties?
(a) the Prime Minister (b) Speaker of the Lok sabha
(c) the Chief Justice of India (d) Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
How many members of the Rajya sabha are nominated by the President?
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 12 (d) None
How many types of emergencies are envisaged in the Constitution?
(a) none (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
The Prime minister is appointed by?
(a) the President (b) the Chief Justice of India
(c) the Vice-President (d) None of these
How many times has a national emergency been declared so far by the President?
(a) Only once (b) Twice (c) Thrice (d) Never
What is the minimum age prescribed for the candidate to Lok Sabha?
(a) 30 (b) 25 (c) 18 (d) 35
The Chairman and other member of UPSC holds, the office for a term of?
(a) 6 years (b) 5 years (c) 4 years (d) 3 years
If a question arises as to whether a member of legislature of a state of India has
become subject to some disqualification, whose opinion will the Governor seek and
act up on?
(a) Election Commission (b) High Court (c) President (d) Supreme Court
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Which of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as "The Heart and
Soul of the Constitution."?
(a) Right to freedom of religion (b) Right to property
(c) Right to equality (d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy has NOT been
implemented so far?
(a) Separation of Judiciary from the Executive
(b) promotion of international peace and security
(c) Uniform civil code for the citizens
(d) Organisation of village panchayats
Among the following, for whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed?
(a) Chief Election Commission (b) Governor of a State
(c) Judge of Supreme Court (d) Comptroller and Auditor General
When a Bill passed by the Parliament is sent to the President for his assent, which
option in not true to him?
(a) He may sign it (b) He may decline to sign it
(c) He may return it to Parliament for reconsideration (d) He many amend it
Who among the following decides whether a particular Bill is Money Bill or not?
(a) The President (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Chairman of Lok Sabha (d) The Finance Minister
If the Speaker of the Lower House of a state wants to resign, his letter of
resignation is to be addressed to the
(a) Chief Minister (b) Deputy Speaker (c) Governor (d) President
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Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President of India in the event
of emergency proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution?
(a) He can suspend the enforcement of Fundamental rights
(b) He is authorized to direct any state to exercise its Executive power in a
particular manner
(c) He is authorized, during the recess of Lok Saba, to allow expenditure from the
Consolidated Fund of India pending sanction of the Parliament
(d) He is authorized to dissolve the Rajya Sabha
The Sarkaria commission dealing with the Centre-State relationship has not laid
down which of the following regarding the appointment of Governors?
(a) A politician from the ruling party at the Centre should not be appointed to a
state run by some other party
(b) The person should not be too closely connected with the politics of the state
where he is to be posted
(c) He should have traveled extensively in and out of India
(d) He should be eminent in some walks of life
The Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their
office by an order of the President passed after
(a) an address by each House supported by the majority of the members present
and voting has been presented to him
(b) a resolution of both the Houses passed by a 2/3rd majority of total membership
is presented to him
(c) a resolution passed by 2/3rd majority of total membership of Lok sabha is
presented to him
(d) an address by each House supported by a majority of total membership of that
House and not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting has been presented
to the president
Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution deal with the Directive
Principles of State Policy?
(a) 26 to 41 (b) 31 to 56 (c) 36 to 51 (d) 41 to 66
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The Government of India has decided to give land rights to which of the following
segments of the society in forests as they were residing in the forests only, before
the enactment of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980?
(a) Tribals
(b) Persons displaced by Narmada Sagar Pariyojana
(c) Activists of the Chipko Movement
(d) Dacoits of the Chambal valley who were included in the main-stream of life
(e) None of these
Who constitutes the Cabinet?
(a) The Council of Ministers (b) Only Cabinet Ministers
(c) Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers (d) All ministers
The provision of the directive principles of state policy in the Indian Constitution has
been derived from the constitution of
(a) Ireland and USA (b) Ireland and Spain (c) Ireland and Canada (d) UK and USA
If the office of the President of India falls vacant, when should the new President be
elected?
(a) immediately (b) within two months (c) within six months (d) within one year
The Council of Ministers at the centre is responsible to
(a) The Lok Sabha (b) Parliament (c) The President (d) The people
Who is the executive head of a state according to the Indian Constitution?
(a) The Governor (b) The Chief Minister (c) The President (d) The Prime Minister
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Which of the following union territories has a Legislature and a Chief Minister?
(a) Delhi (b) Dadra Nagar Haveli
(c) Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands (d) Pondicherry and Delhi
In which country does the presidential type of government NOT exist?
(a) France (b) USA (c) West Germany (d) Indonesia
The first general election to the Lok Sabha was held in the year
(a) 1947 (b) 1952 (c) 1957 (d) 1950
According to the constitution of India the residuary powers are vested in the
(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Parliament (d) Supreme Court
Which of the following court is responsible for the enforcement of fundamental
Rights?
(a) High Courts (b) Supreme Court
(c) District & Session Courts (d) All categories of Courts
The Finance Commission is appointed by the
(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Planning Commission (d) Parliament
When the Governor of a state dies in office, who takes over as acting governor?
(a) Chief Minister of the State
(b) Secretary of the state
(c) Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned state
(d) Anyone designated by the President
Which country among the following has the largest electorate in the world?
(a) Australia (b) Canada (c) India (d) USA
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Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the constituent Assembly?
(a) K.M. Munshi (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sachidananda Sinha (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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The preamble was amended by the
(a) 24th amendment (b) 42nd Amendment (c) 44th Amendment (d) None of these
Fundamental Rights are based on?
(a) British Constitution (b) American Constitution
(c) Irish Constitution (d) French Constitution
The Part I of the Constitution deals with?
(a) The Union and its Territory (b) Citizenship
(c) Amendment procedure (d) Supreme Court
Sonia Gandhi has became an Indian Citizen by?
(a) descent (b) registration (c) naturalization (d) None of these
Finance Commission is appointed by the
(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Lok Sabha (d) Rajya Sabha
Right to constitutional remedies is guaranteed under which of the following Article?
(a) Article 32 (b) Article 30 (c) Article 24 (d) Article 45
Who is the constitutional head of India?
(a) The Prime minister (b) The President
(c) The Chief justice of India (d) The Speaker
Who was the supreme commander of the Indian armed forces during Indo-Pak war
1971?
(a) Dr. Zakir Hussain (b) V.V Giri (c) M. Hidayatullah (d) None of these
Who was elected unopposed to the office of the President?
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(a) Neelam Sanjiva reddy (b) B.D. Jatti (c) K.R. Narayanan (d) R. Venkataraman
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In the event of the death or resignation of the President, the Vice-President
discharge the duties of the office of President
(a) for the rest of the term (b) for a maximum period of one year
(c) for a maximum period of four months (d) for a maximum period of six months
How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the
President to Parliament?
(a) 2 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) as many as the Council of minister recommends
Which one of the following officials is not appointed by the president?
(a) Judges of the Supreme court (b) Judges of High Court
(c) District and Sessions judges (d) Attorney General of India
The proclamation of national emergency ceases to operate unless it is approved by
the parliament within
(a) one month (b) two months (c) three months (d) six months
Maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?
(a) 552 (b) 530 (c) 250 (d) 545
Bicameral Legislatures have?
(a) two Houses (b) One house (c) three Houses (d) None of these
Panchayathi Raj was first introduced in the states of
(a) Rajasthan and Gujarat (b) Andhra Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Kerala
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How long did the Constituent Assembly finally take to pass the constitution?
(a) about 6 months in 1946 (b) exactly 9 years since Nov 26, 1948
(c) about 2 years since Aug 15, 1947 (d) about 3 years since Dec 9, 1946
Admission to an educational institution maintained by the state or receiving aid out
of the state funds can be denied on the ground of
(a) sex (b) Place of birth (c) language (d) religion
For those Union Territories, which have no legislative councils of their own, laws are
passed by the
(a) Union ministry (b) President (c) Parliament (d) appointed Administrator
Which parliamentary committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent
member of the opposition?
(a) Committee on Government Assurances (b) Estimates Committee
(c) Privileges Committee (d) Public accounts Committee
The Constitution of India does not mention the post of
(a) the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(b) the Deputy Prime Minister
(c) the Deputy Speaker of the Lok sabha
(d) the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies
Which of the following committees does not consist of any member from the Rajya
Sabha?
(a) Estimates committee (b) Public Accounts Committee
(c) Public Grievances Committee (d) Committee on Public Undertakings
With reference to the provisions of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is
not correct?
(a) There is no specific procedure mentioned to remove the Governor of a state
(b) The same person can simultaneously act as a Governor of two states
(c) In a Union Territory, the Lt. Governor appoints the Judges of the High Court
(d) President appoints the judges of the Supreme Court consultation with the Chief
Justice of India
The residuary powers means the
(a) Powers shared between the Union and State Government
(b) Powers related to country's external affairs
(c) powers related to country's external affairs
(d) powers not included in any of the 3 Lists
The Supreme Court passed the special judgment that the basic tenets of our
Constitution cannot be changed by the Parliament by any amendment, in the
(a) Keshavanad Bharathi case (b) Golaknath case
(c) Balanda Saraswati case (d) Minerva Mills Ltd & others
Which of the following are correctly matched?
Constitution Amendment
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52nd
56th
59th
62nd
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Subject
Anti-defection Law
Statehood for Goa
Emergency in Punjab
Reservation for SC & ST
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In the absence of both the President and the Vice-President, who shall act as the
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In the absence of both the President and the Vice-President, who shall act as the
President of India?
(a) Prime Minister (b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Chief Justice of India (d) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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The President can promulgate President's rule in a State under
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In 2005 the Government of India had decided to grant freedom fighter's pension to
about 4500 people who had participated in which of the following historical
movements?
(a) Goa Liberation Movement (b) Dandi March
(c) Hydererabad Liberation Movement (d) Non-Cooperation Movement
(e) None of these
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14 According to the Constitution, India is a
(a) federal state (b) unitary state (c) union of states (d) quasi-federal state
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The basic principle in granting fundamental rights to citizens is to give them
(a) full opportunity for growth and development (b) freedom from exploitation
(c) social and economic equality (d) freedom of speech and association
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The representation of a state in the Rajya Sabha is determined by
(a) the size of each state
(b) the size and population of the state
(c) the population of the state
(d) the proportion of number of members in the state assemblies
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Who acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The President of India (b) The Vice-President of India
(c) The Speaker (d) The leader of the majority party in the Rajya Sabha
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Who presides over the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (b) The Vice-President
(c) The President (d) The Prime Minister
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19 The Governor has the power of promulgating ordinances when the Legislature is not
in session but such ordinances must be passed within
(a) 14 days after the reassembly of the Legislature
(b) six weeks of the reassembly of the Legislature
(c) six months of the reassembly of the Legislature
(d) one month of the reassembly of the Legislature
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Panchayati Raj was introduced in the year
(a) 1952 (b) 1947 (c) 1979 (d) 1959
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Which of the following is the best definition of 'manifesto'?
(a) party constitution (b) government's commitment
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(c) commitment of political party (d) campaigning
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Which part of the Constitution has been described as the soul of the Indian
Constitution?
(a) Fundamental rights (b) Directive Principles (c) Preamble (d) Fundamental duties
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Which House Parliament is more powerful?
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Lok Sabha (c) Both have same powers (d) None of the above
A23
24 The maximum term of a member of the Rajya Sabha is
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Which is the only state which has the unique distinction of having its own
Constitution?
(a) Jammu & Kashmir (b) Sikkim (c) Goa (d) Pondicherry
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a17 a18 a19 a20 a21 a22 a23 a24 a25
D A C D B A C D D A C C C C A
B B A B D C C B D A
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What proportion of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election to the
panchayat is reserved for women
Which body approves the list of beneficiaries for the government sponsored
programs
Which Schedule of the constitution deals with the powers of the panchayats
Which amendment of the constitution accorded the status of National Capital
Territory to Delhi
Which Union territories have Legislative Assemblies
Who has the power to declare any area as a scheduled area
For appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court, a person should have been an
advocate of a High Court for at least .years
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep
Which Article of the constitution deals with the establishment of Administrative
Tribunals
Residuary powers under the constitution is vested with
Which Article deals with the creation of Inter State Council
The contingency fund of a state is placed at the disposal of
Surcharge on income tax belongs to
Which Article deals with the Finance Commission
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Who is the Chairman of the Zonal Councils
A proclamation of emergency under Article 352 has to be approved by the
Parliament within
A Public Service Commission member can be removed only on a report of the
Who recognizes a party as a National or Regional party
Which is the official language of Union of India
Which Schedule of the constitution deals with disqualifications on the grounds of
defection
Which Article of the constitution deals with the amendment of constitution
Which amendment of the constitution is called mini constitution
The Rajya Sabha was first constituted on
The first Indian to become the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was
The Rajya Sabha held its first sitting on
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a1 One-third a2
Grama Sabha
a1 One-third
a3 11th Schedule
a5 Pondichery and Delhi
a7 10
a9 Article 323 A
a11 263
a13 The Union
a15 Union Home Minister
a17 Supreme Court
a19 Hindi
a21 368
a23 3rd April 1952
a25 13th April 1952
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Grama Sabha
69th Amendment
The President
Kerala High Court
a10 Union Legislature
a12 The Governor
a14 Article 280
a16 One month
a20 Tenth Schedule
a22 42nd Amendment
a24 C.V. Narahari Rao
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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 once again return the Bill for further reconsideration
(b) can ask for a referendum on the Bill
(c) gives assent to the Bill
(d) can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the Bill
Which of the following regarding the advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are
correct?
1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it
by the President
2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its
power of advisory jurisdiction
3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory
jurisdiction is not binding on the Government
4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under
its power of advisory jurisdiction
(a) 1 & 2 (b) 1 & 3 (c) 2 & 3 (d) 2 & 4
Which of the following reforms was not introduced by the Criminal Procedure
Act,1973?
(a) No person can be kept in police custody for more than 15 days
(b) Free legal aid shall be provided if the accused is too poor
(c) A detained person should be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24
hours
(d) The Station House Officer is bound to record the complaint of any person who
comes to the police station for this purpose
Among the following States, which one sends the highest number of members to
the Lok Sabha
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Bihar (c) Karnataka (d) Madhya Pradesh
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By which Amendment of the Constitution of India were privy purses and privileges
of princes abolished?
(a) 25th (b) 26th (c) 27th (d) 28th
According to the Preamble of our Constitution , India is a
(a) sovereign democratic socialist republic (b) sovereign socialist secular republic
(c) sovereign democratic republic (d) sovereign socialist secular democratic republic
The right to property is
(a) a fundamental right (b) a legal right (c) an ordinary right (d) a statutory right
The minimum age for a candidate to be eligible for membership of the Rajya Sabha
is
The electoral college that elects the Vice-President of India consists of
(a) members of the Rajya Sabha only
(b) elected members of both Houses of Parliament
(c) members of both Houses of Parliament
(d) members of the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative assemblies
Who is the Chairman of the Lok Sabha?
(a) The Speaker (b) The Prime Minister (c) The President (d) The Vice-President
The number of members of a state Legislative Assembly cannot be more than
(a) 500 (b) 250 (c) 425 (d) 540
Panchayati Raj comes in the
(a) Union List (b) State List (c) Concurrent List (d) Residual List
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Franchise is
(a) the right to vote (b) the French style of democracy
(c) the French term for Constitution (d) limited voting right
Which one of the following is NOT a regional party?
(a) Akali Dal (b) Janata Party (c) Kranti Ranga (d) Telugu Desam
How many Schedules are there in the Indian constitution now?
(a) Nine (b) Ten (c) Eleven (d) Twelve
Planning Commission is a/an
(a) advisory body (b) executive body (c) government body (d) autonomous body
The Central Government's powers are enumerated in the
(a) Concurrent List (b) State List (c) Union List (d) Federal List
Panchayati Raj was first introduced in
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Rajasthan (c) Bihar (d) Gujarat
The Article of the Constitution that has made untouchability a punishable offence is
(a) Article 18 (b) Article 66 (c) Article 17 (d) None of the above
Which has been described as the 'Key to the Constitution'
(a) The Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Judicial Review (d) None of these
Fundamental Rights are contained in?
(a) Part I of the constitution (b) Part II of the constitution
(c) Part III of the constitution (d) None of these
Fundamental duties are incorporated into the constitution by?
(a) 42nd amendment Act 1976 (b) 1st Amendment act 1950
(c) 73rd Amendment act 1993 (d) None of these
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According to the constitution of India the residuary Powers are rested in?
(a) the union (b) the States (c) The President (d) the Prime minister
Abolition of untouchability is guaranteed to the citizens under Article?
Which of the following Articles deals with the free and compulsory education to all
children below 14 years of age?
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Fundamental Duties are incorporated in
(a) Part IV-A (b) Part IV-B (c) Part III (d) Part II
The President holds the office for a term of five years?
(a) from the date on which he is elected
(b) form the date on which he enters his office
(c) from the date determined by the parliament
(d) from the date notified by the election commission
Who was the first Acting President of India?
(a) Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah (b) B.D. Jatti (c) V.V. Giri (d) None of these
If the president wants to render his resignation before expiring of his normal term
he has to address the same to
(a) the Chief Justice of India (b) the Parliament
(c) the Prime Minister (d) the Vice -President
Who is legally competent to declare war or conclude peace?
(a) the President (b) the council of ministers
(c) the Parliament (d) the Prime Minister
After a bill has been passed by the parliament and sent to the president for his
consideration
(a) he can refuse to sign it
(b) he has to sign it
(c) he can change certain clauses of the bill
(d) he can send it back for reconsideration
Who is the Head of the state in India?
(a) The Prime Minister (b) The President (c) The Parliament (d) None of these
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The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by
(a) the President (b) the Speaker (c) the Vice-President (d) None of these
The electoral college for the election of the Vice-presidents of India consists of
(a) Members of the Rajya Sabha
(b) Members of Lok Sabha
(c) Members of both the Houses of Parliament
(d) Members of state Legislative Assemblies
Who is the Chief executive head of a state?
(a) The Governor (b) The Lt. Governor (c) The Chief Minister (d) None of these
Which of the following committees consists of the members of the Lok Sabha only?
(a) Committee of Public undertaking (b) Estimate Committee
(c) Ethics Committee (d) Privilege Committee
In India, the power of Judicial review is restricted because
(a) the executive is Supreme (b) The Legislature is Supreme
(c) the Constitution is Supreme (d) the Judges are transferable
The concept of welfare state is included in which part of the Indian Constitution?
(a) The Preamble of the Constitution (b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) 4th Schedule of the Constitution
The three languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by the 71st
amendment are
(a) Konkani, English, Manipuri (b) Konkani, Nepali, Maithili
(c) Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (d) Manipuri, Nepali, Dogri
When the Lok sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new
(a) Lok sabha is formed (b) Speaker is appointed by the President
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(a) Lok sabha is formed (b) Speaker is appointed by the President
(c) Speaker is elected when the new house meets (d) Government is formed
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A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament
without the recommendation of
(a) the presiding officers of both the Houses of parliament
(b) the legislatures of the concerned states
(c) the Supreme Court
(d) the President
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 & 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 & 4 (c) 1, 2 & 3 (d) 1 & 4
Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the
Budget?
(a) Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget
(b) Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged in the Consolidated
Fund
(c) Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's
recommendation
(d) Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation
Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352?
(a) Council of Ministers (b) Cabinet
(c) Chief Ministers of all states (d) The Prime Minister
Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central
Government by the Constitution?
(a) Estate Duty (b) Sales Tax
(c) Taxes on Railway fares and freight (d) Corporation Tax
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Who among the following was the first economist to hold the office of Secretary,
Department of Economic Affairs in the Union Finance Ministry?
(a) DR. I.G. Patel (b) Dr. Manmohan Singh (c) Rakesh Mohan (d) Dr. M.S. Ahluwalia
Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
(a) To respect the National Anthem
(b) To safeguard public property
(c) To Protect monuments and places of national importance
(d) To protect and improve the national environment
When did our Constitution come into force?
(a) November 26, 1949 (b) January 26, 1950
(c) August, 15, 1947 (d) December 9, 1946
The election Commission of India was established by?
An individual can contest election for the Lok Sabha if he has attained the age of
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How many types of emergencies are provided for in the Indian Constitution?
(a) Two (b) Three (c) Five (d) Four
Who discharges the duties of the President when the office of the President and
Vice-President becomes vacant?
(a) The speaker of the Lok Sabha (b) The Prime Minister of India
(c) The Chief Justice of India (d) The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
How many states in India have bicameral Legislature?
(a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 10
The Balwant Rai Mehta committee report dealt with
(a) community development (b) The Panchayati Raj
(c) integrated corporations (d) municipal corporations
The most powerful agency for the formation of public opinion is
(a) elections (b) public meetings (c) the press (d) political parties
According to the constitution, the name of our country was
(a) Hindustan (b) India, that is Bharat (c) Bharat (d) Aryavarta
A foreigner, residing in India, does not have the right to
(a) express an opinion critical of Government policy
(b) seek justice in a court of law
(c) approach the police for security or protection
(d) vote at the time of elections to the Lok Sabha
Who finances the Village panchayat?
(a) Funds collected through donations (b) Central Government
(c) The village itself (d) State government
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Finance Commission is appointed in every
The Constitution of India contains
(a) 295 Articles (b) Over 400 Articles (c) 259 Articles (d) 301 Articles
Article 36 to 51 deals with?
(a) Residuary powers (b) Directive principles of state policy
(c) Over-riding powers (d) Fundamental duties
Union List contains how many subjects?
(a) 47 (b) 66 (c) 73 (d) 99
Directive Principles of state policy are?
(a) justiciable (b) non justiciable (c) sometimes justiciable (d) None of these
What is the maximum age for the President?
(a) 60 years (b) 65 years (c) 62 years (d) there is no age limit
In the Constitution of India, the power of dissolving the Lok Sabha rests with?
(a) the President (b) the Prime Minister
(c) the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (d) the Lok Sabha itself
How many times has the President declared a financial emergency so far?
(a) once (b) twice (c) thrice (d) never
A money bill can originate only in
(a) Lok sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) both the Houses (d) None of these
What is 'Zero Hour'?
(a) when the proposals of the opposition are considered
(b) when matters of utmost importance are raised
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(c) interval between the morning and afternoon sessions
(d) when a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha
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Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to
(a) elect the President of India
(b) elect the Vice-President of India
(c) adopt a Constitution amending Bill
(d) consider and pass a bill on which two houses disagree
Which article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a commission
to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative
measures?
(a) Art-339 (b) Art-340 (c) Art-342 (d) Art-344
The judges of the Supreme Court of India hold office until the age of
(a) 55 years (b) 60 years (c) 65 years (d) not certain
Who was the chairman of Constituent Assembly?
(a) Dr. B.R Ambedkar (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Dr. Rajendhra Prasad (d) K.M. Munshi
The President of India can be removed from office by
(a) The Prime Minister of India (b) The chief Justice of India
(c) Parliament (d) The Lok Sabha
An individual who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed
as a members of the Council of Ministers, but he has to become a member of either
House within a period of
(a) one month (b) two month (c) three months (d) six months
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How many states and union territories are there in India?
(a) 28 states and 7 union territories (b) 21 states and 9 union territories
(c) 22 states and 9 union territories (d) 25 states and 7 union territories
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Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in the matter of
(a) Creating new All India Services (b) Amending the Constitution
(c) Removal of the government (d) Making cut motions
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting committee of our Constitution?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b) K.M Munshi (c) Jawaharalal Nehru (d) Dr. B.R
Ambekhar
A subject is said to be on the concurrent list when a law can be passed on it by
(a) the State Government (b) the Central Government
(c) the Central and State Governments (d) the President and the Governor
The supreme commander of the Defence forces of India is
(a) the President (b) the Defence Minister
(c) the Prime Minister (d) the Chief of the Army Staff
The retiring age of a judge of a High Court is
(a) 60 years (b) 62 years (c) 65 Years (d) not certain
Which of the following countries was the first to establish a modern democracy
(a) France (b) England (c) America (d) Greece
Which one of the following is a political party?
(a) AIADMK (b) AITUC (c) INTUC (d) CITU
The Union cabinet in India is responsible to the
(a) Parliament (b) Lok Sabha (c) Rajya Sabha (d) President
Fundamental duties were added to the constitution by
(a) 42nd Amendment (b) 52nd Amendment
(c) 39th amendment (d) 45th Amendment
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The Council of Ministers has to resign if a non confidence motion is passed by the
majority of members of
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Joint Session (c) Lok Sabha (d) Both the houses
The Primary part of the three -tier system of Panchayati Raj is
(a) Village Panchayat (b) Panchayat Samiti (c) Zilla Parishad (d) Zilla Samiti
The highest judicial court in a state is the
(a) High Court (b) District Court (c) Session Court (d) Supreme Court
The first session of the constituent Assembly was held in
(a) Bombay (b) Calcutta (c) New Delhi (d) None of these
Which one of the following rights is issued by the courts in case of an illegal
detention of a person?
(a) Habeas Corpus (b) Mandamus (c) Certiorari (d) Quo Warranto
A draft Constitution was published in India in?
(a) August 15,1947 (b) February 28,1948 (c) January 26, 1950 (d) None of these
India became a Republic on?
(a) August 15, 1947 (b) January 26, 1950 (c) November 9, 1946 (d) None of these
How many times the preamble has been amended by parliament so far?
(a) Once (b) Twice (c) thrice (d) never
Fundamental Rights are granted to citizens under which of the following Articles?
(a) Article 12 to 35 (b) Article 35 to 45 (c) Article 36 to 51 (d) Article 248
Which of the following Article deals with the Seventh Schedule?
(a) Article 246 (b) Article 275 (c) Article 244 (d) Article 124 (6)
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The Union has exclusive power to make laws on all matters in list I of the seventh
schedule Here List I means
(a) Union List (b) State list (c) Concurrent list (d) None of these
'Right to Equality' is guaranteed to the citizens of India under Article?
Which of the following Article deals with the formation of panchayats?
The President of India can be removed from his office by the process of
(a) impeachment (b) removal (c) dismissal (d) none of these
When the office of the President falls vacant the same must be filled with in
(a) Six months (b) three months (c) One year (d) 18 months
When a state is under President Rule, the state budget is passed by
(a) the State Legislature (b) the Union Cabinet
(c) the Union Parliament (d) None of these
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B
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Which amendment of the constitution of India gave priority to the Directive
Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights
What is the period within which Rajya Sabha is required to return money bills
passed by the Lok Sabha
Name the Chairman of the Constituent assembly when the constitution was passed
and signed by the members
What is the minimum number of persons for forming a public limited company
Details of the States and Union Territories are given in Schedule .. of the
constitution
Total number of members of Parliament in Lok Sabha elected from all Union
Territories in India is
The phrase bicameral legislature means
Anti-Defection law was passed in the year
Indian Government announced the National population policy in the year
The first Indian state to reserve 30 percent seats for women in the elected bodies
was
The total High courts in India is
Information Technology Act was passed in the year
The Community Development Program was started in
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A person can apply the citizenship of India after staying in India for a minimum
period of
Who has the power to suspend the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India
during national emergency
The total number of languages in the eighth schedule of the constitution is
The President made the proclamation of emergency under Article 352 for the first
time in the year
The Panchayati Raj was first introduced in which state
Which article in the Indian Constitution empowers the President to dissolve the Lok
Sabha
The members of the Election Commission are appointed by
An Election Commissioner enjoys a term of .. years or until he reaches the age
of 65, whichever is earlier
The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended
by the Prime Minister. True or False
The Council of Ministers of the Union is responsible to both the Houses of the
Parliament. True or False
The President of India is elected for
The term Schedule Castes came into being instead of the term Suppressed Classes
since the enactment of
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a1 42nd
a3 Dr. Rajendra Prasad
a5 1
a7 a legislature consisting of a lower and an
upper chamber
a9 2000
a11 21
a13 1952
a15 5 years
a17 22
a19 Rajasthan
a21 The President on the advice of the Prime
Minister
a23 True
a25 5 years
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a6
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14 days
7
20
1985
a10 West Bengal
a12 2000
a14 The Constitution of India
a16 The President
a18 1962
a20 Article 84
a22 Six
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Which amendment of the constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18
years
The Chairman of Planning Commission
Who was the Chairman of the Central Review Committee under POTA
The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is appointed by
The first Indian Prime Minister to lose a vote of confidence
The members in the Indian Cabinet are selected by
Who administers the oath of affirmation of the Governors of state
Who was the oldest Prime Minister of India to assume the office
Justice Venkita Challaiah Committee studied about
The Fundamental Duties of the citizens were incorporated in the constitution in the
year
The first Acting President of India was
The Lane-ducks are
Indian Constitution modeled the provision of constitutional amendments from which
country
Rajya Sabha consists of how many Members
A bill becomes a law when
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Can a child under seven years of age be arrested
Vice President is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. Officio means
A person who takes proceeding against the accused on behalf of the state
Most of the laws passed by the Parliament, apply to all states except which state
The Indian Parliament is based on the principle of
The Preamble to Indian Constitution reads as . Republic
The Indian constitution has borrowed the Parliamentary form of Government from
which country
What does Venkata Swami Commission probe into
How many types of emergencies have been visualized in the Constitution of India
A Union Territory is administrated by the President through
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a1 62nd Amendment
a3 Justice B. Saharya
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The Prime Minister
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The Speaker of Lok Sabha
Justice B. Saharya
a5 V.P. Singh
a7 The Chief Justice of High Court
a9 Review of the constitution
a11 V.V. Giri
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a8
The Speaker of Lok Sabha
The Prime Minister
Morarji Desai
a10 1976
a12 Members of the parliament who have not
been re-elected
a14 238 members + 12 nominated persons
a16 Lt. Governor
a18 By virtue of his office
a20 Jammu & Kashmir
a22 Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic
a24 Tehelka expose
a13 South Africa
a15 It is signed by the President
a17 No
a19 Prosecutor
a21 Bicameralism
a23 UK
a25 Three
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When was the 42nd Amendment of the constitution passed
By Article 22, a person arrested, has the right to be defended by a lawyer of his
choice. True or False
In all Panchayats there will be reservations in favour of women to the extent of
Sexual intercourse with a girl under .years of age is rape even if it is with her
consent
First Home Minister in the Union Cabinet was
Indian Constitution is the longest Constitution in the World. True of False
Which type of writ is appropriate to get a driving license to a person who is fully
eligible, but the authorities deny it
Vice President of India must be above 35 years. True or False
Vice President of India should be a member of either house. True or False
Vice President of India is elected indirectly by the system of proportional
representation. True or False
Sixteenth Constitutional Amendment pertains to
The Article 352 of the Constitution relates to
What is affidavit
What is meant by Amnesty
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What is Half-Blood
What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Legislative Assembly
The voting right of any person holding shares of a banking company are restrict to
how much percentage
The state having the largest number of seats in the Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh
The members of the state Public Service Commission are appointed by
Habeas Corpus is an order
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament. True or False
The Vice President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. True or False
The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha elect the President. True or False
The age of voting right in India is at .. years
Extorting money by threats is called
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a1 1948 a2
True
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a3 One-Third
a5 Vallabhai Patel
a7 Writ of Mandamus
a9 False
a11 Bringing in restrictions to Fundamental
Rights
a13 A written version of sworn statement
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a8
16 years
True
True
a10 True
a12 Proclamation of National Emergency
a14 A general pardon granted for specific
crimes committed before a fixed date.
Especially for those who have committed
political crimes
a16 The relationship between two people
who have one parent in common
a18 10%
a20 Governor of the State
a22 True
a15 Blackmail
a17 500
a19 Maharashtra
a21 from the court to produce the man held
under illegal custody
a23 True
a25 18
a24 False
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Minor is a person who has not attained the age of
The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in the year
The Juvenile Act was passed in the year
What is the role of Womens Development Corporation
Which department organizes Family Education Program
ICDS package of services is provided through
Who is the in charge of ICDS project
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Adopt a Granny scheme provides
Which NGO that works nation-wide for the cause of the elder people
Which is the agency that studies offences against persons belonging to SC/ST
Which Article of the constitution deals with the special status of Jammu & Kashmir
The British constitution is a lengthy written document. True or False
The law declared by the Supreme Court of India is binding on all courts in India.
True or False
The Supreme Court of India reversed its own previous decision. True or False
For the first time the Lok Sabha dissolution taken place in India in the year
Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the constitution
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Which part of the constitution is termed as Political Horoscope, Key to the
Constitution and Soul of the Constitution
Indian constitution adopted the method of election of the President from
Which Article of the constitution deals with equal pay for equal work
The first legal officer to the Government of India is
Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission
During election time, the solution stamped on voters finger is
Finance Commission report is valid for .. years
Indian constitution modeled preamble from the constitution of which country
The Quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of the Parliament shall be
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a5 Department for Women and Child
a7 a child development project officer
a6
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Anganawadis
Rehabilitation to the elders living under
poverty line
a9 Help-Age India a10 National Commission for Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes
a12 False
a14 True
a16 Jawaharlal Nehru
a18 Preamble
a20 Article 39(d)
a22 Prime Minister
a24 Five
a11 Article 370
a13 True
a15 1970
a17 1/10th of the total number of members
a19 Irish constitution
a21 Attorney General
a23 Silver Nitrate
a25 USA
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The State reorganization act was passed by the parliament in the year
Which committee was appointed by the Government in 1957 to review the
Community Development Program
Who was the President of India when internal emergency was declared
Who was the first President of India to use the Presidents power to return a bill to
parliament
How many times, the term of the Lok Sabha has been extended (from 5 years)
How many non-congress men were there in the first Nehru Cabinet
The Nehru Liaquat Pact on 8th April 1950 was to resolve the issue of
In which year the official language commission was setup
Who undertake the delimitation of territorial constituencies for Lok Sabha elections
The maximum time gap between two sessions of Parliament is
How many members have to support non-confidence motion
When there is a gap between the presentation of the budget and its approval, what
enables the government to meet the expenses in the intervening period
If a minister is not a member of either house of the Parliament he has to become a
member within a period of
The Government has to resign if a non-confidence motion is passed in
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The quorum to constitute a meeting of either house of the parliament is
One third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retires every .. years
The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General is presented to
The Government may be dismissed from his office by the
Who determines the strength of the Council of ministers in a state
An ordinance made by the Governor automatically ceases to operate on the expiry
of from the re-assembly of the state legislature
Which Article of the constitution deals, with the special status to Jammu & Kashmir
How many women members are nominated by the Governor to the Legislative
Assembly in Jammu & Kashmir
Which Article of the constitution directs the state to organize village panchayats as
units of selfgovernance
For contesting in panchayat election, a candidate has to attain the age of ..years
A money bill has to be introduced on the recommendation of
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a1 1956 a2
Balwantrai Mehta Committee
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a1 1956
a3 Fakruddin Ali Ahammed
a5 Once (1976)
a2
a4
a6
Balwantrai Mehta Committee
Zail Singh
Five (Ambedkar, Shyamprakash
Mukherjee, John Mathai, C.H. Bhabha,
Shanmukhan Chetti)
1955 a7 Protection of minorities
a11 50
a13 Six months
a15 The President
a17 Two
a19 The President
a21 Six weeks
a23 Two
a25 21
a8
a10 Six months
a12 Vote on account
a14 Lok Sabha
a16 1/10 of the total number of members
a18 The President
a20 The Chief Minister
a22 370
a24 Article 40
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The retirement of the first batch of Rajya Sabha members took place on
On the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri who acted as the Prime Minister for 12 days
Who was the chairman of the Constitution Assembly
Who appoints the Chairman of Finance Commission
Levirate marriage is
Widow remarriage act was passed in the year
Those who suffer from the stigma of untouchability or near untouchability are
classified as
According to the Muslim law Mahar is
First Indian woman graduate in Law
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A is working in the gulf, B committed trespass into As property. A came to know
about this only after 2 years when he returns from Gulf. Can he file a case A10
11
Every person arrested and detained in custody has to be produced before the
magistrate within
What is the wrong done by one person to anothers reputation by words, signs or
visible representation
The Indian Constitution came into force on
Who is the first citizen of India
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Can the President of India pardon a person charged with death sentence
When two or more persons fight in a public place thereby causing disturbances to
public place, it is called
The Right to Property was excluded from the Fundamental Rights during the
government headed by
Which Act was passed to control the use of atomic energy containing radioactive
substances
An order stipulating that the people shall not remain outside for a certain time is
called
Who is authorized to suggest rules for the control of police force
What is juvenile delinquency
Who certifies a bill to be a money bill in Indian states
Who decides the disputes regarding the election of the President
Which right in India is a Constitutional right but not a Fundamental right
If a person by force or deceitful means, compels another person to leave any place.
What offence does he commit
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a1 2nd April 1954
a3 Dr. Rajaendra Prasad
a5 Marriage with deceased husband brother
a7 Scheduled Castes
a2
a4
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Gulzarilal Nanda
The President
1856
The amount fixed at marriage to be paid
to the bride in case of divorce
a9 Cornelia Sorabjee in 1894
a11 24 Hrs
a13 26/1/1950
a15 Abduction
a17 Affray
a19 Atomic Energy Act 1962
a21 Director General of Police with the
approval of Government
a23 State Assembly Speaker
a25 Right to property
a10 Yes
a12 Defamation
a14 The President of India
a16 Yes
a18 Morarji Desai
a20 Curfew
a22 Offences committed by teenagers
a24 The Supreme Court
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The Fundamental rights in the Indian constitution have been taken from
The Philosopher President of India was
Who conceived the concept of Gramaswaraj
Balwant Rai Mehta committee recommended a Three-tier system called
The Grama Sabha normally meets .....times in a year
Consumer Protection Act was passed in the year
Who is an Ombudsman
Article 23 to 24 promises
Article 24 prohibits
Article 25 to 28 describes
Article 29 to 30 describes
Article 32 , 226 describes
Article 34 to 51 related to
Article 40 related to
Article 51A related to
Article 280 deals with
Article 324 deals with
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Article 343, 344 related to
Article 356 is related to
Which Schedule deals the lists of states and union territories
Which Schedule is related the prescriptions of salary the President, Governor, Chief
Justice, various judges etc.
Which Schedule contains the prescriptions of the form of oaths and affirmations to
be taken by Union ministers, Parliament members etc.
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a1 The U.S Constitution
a3 Mahatma Gandhi
a5 Two
a2
a4
a6
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Panchayati Raj
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a5 Two
a7 An Officer appointed to hear and
investigate complaints against
government officials or agencies
a9 Child Labour
a11 Cultural and Educational right
a13 Directive Principles
a15 Fundamental Rights
a19 Proclamation of Presidents rule in the
states
a21 The reservation of Anglo Indians
a23 First Schedule
a25 Third Schedule
a6
a8
1986
Right against Exploitation
a10 Rights to freedom of Religion
a12 Right to Constitutional remedies
a14 Formation of Panchayats
a16 Appointment of Finance Commission
a18 The official languages
a20 Emergency arising due to financial crisis
a22 Pocket Veto
a24 Second Schedule
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1 The 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution withdrew the Fundamental Right
(a) To freedom of religion (b) To constitutional remedies
(c) To Property (d) Against exploitation
The provision of providing identity cards to voters has been made in
(a) The Constitution of India
(b) The Representation of the People Act, 1958
(c) The Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 1975
(d) The Criminal and Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 1969
The money owed by the Central Government to domestic and foreign lenders is
known as
(a) Consolidated Fund (b) Public Debt (c) National Debt
(d) Fiscal Deficit (e) Capital Receipts
In case of a conflict between the centre and the State Government over a subject
on the concurrent list,
(a) the state law has the upper hand
(b) the central law has the upper hand
(c) both are equally applicable
(d) the Supreme Court decides whether the state law should prevail or the central
law
Parliament consists of
(a) The Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha
(c) The Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabha
(d) The Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the President of India
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The President of India issue an ordinance
(a) if Parliament is not in session
(b) if Parliament is not likely to pass it
(c) if there is any danger to the nation
(d) if there is a deadlock between the two houses of Parliament
Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission?
(a) The President (b) The Vice-President
(c) The Planning Minister (d) The Prime Minister
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The functions of the state government are carried out in the name of
(a) The President (b) The Governor of the State
(c) The Chief Minister of India (d) The Prime Minister of India
The High Court of a state comes directly under the
(a) President of India (b) Governor of the state
(c) Union Parliament (d) Supreme Court of India
Democracy is a "government of the people, by the people and for the people". This
definition was given by
(a) Woodrow Wilson (b) Aristotle (c) Machiavelli (d) Abraham Lincoln
The most important countries having the bi-party system are
(a) France & Britain (b) France and USA (c) Britain & USA (d) France & Italy
The Constitution of India was framed by
(a) The British (b) The Constituent Assembly
(c) The President of India (d) The Chief Justice of India
The concept of Fundamental Rights and judicial reviews was taken from the
Constitution of which country?
(a) Canada (b) France (c) UK (d) USA
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The Legislative powers are vested in the
(a) Parliament (b) President (c) Governor (d) Prime Minister
Which state in India has the largest membership in its Legislative Assembly?
(a) Bihar (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) West Bengal
Lok Sabha elections are held in every
The Constitution of India was adopted on?
(a) November 26, 1949 (b) January 26, 1950
(c) December 9, 1946 (d) November 26, 1946
Which of the following is described as the heart and soul of the constitution by
Ambedkar?
(a) Fundamental Rights (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) The right to constitution remedies (d) Preamble
Which of the following right is now a legal right?
(a) Right to property (b) Right to equality (c) Right to freedom (d) None of these
Article 1 states that
(a) India, that is Bharat shall be a Union of states
(b) Bharat, that is India shall be a Union of states
(c) India is a secular state
(d) None of these
Part-III of the Constitution of India deals with?
(a) Citizenship (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Fundamental duties (d) None of these
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The Directive Principles of state Policy are included in the Indian constitution in?
(a) Part III (b) Part IV (c) Part II (d) Part V
The President of India is
(a) directly elected by the people
(b) elected by the two houses of parliament at a joint sitting
(c) elected through an electoral college consisting of elected members of parliament
and state legislative assemblies
(d) elected by the Lok Sabha
The minimum age prescribed by the constitution for a person for contesting to the
office of the President is?
Which of the following Article has banned employment of children below the age of
14 in hazardous industries and factories?
(a) Article 24 (b) Article 23 (c) Article 25 (d) None of these
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C
a16
C
a17
C
a18
B
a19
D
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A
a21
D
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B
a23
D
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D
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C B D A C
C A A A A A A B C A
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