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Indian Polity and Constitution | Set 5

1. The concept of nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha by the President has been borrowed from the Constitution of

Correct : C. Ireland

2. The right to decide on the Fundamental Rights that are not available to members of the armed forces rests with the

Correct : B. Parliament

3. Before assuming his office the President has to take an oath in the presence of the Chief Justice of India or in his absence the

Correct : B. Seniormost Judge of the Supreme Court

4. The position of the Vice-President of India is analogous to the position of the Vice-President of

Correct : C. USA

5. A person is entitled to Indian Citizenship, if he is/if he fulfills

Correct : D. All the above conditions

6. The Fundamental Rights have the sanction of

Correct : B. the Constitution

7. The Directive Principles of State Policy are nonjusticiable which means that

Correct : B. in case they are violated, the matter cannot be taken to courts

8. Universal Adult Franchise means the right to vote granted to all

Correct : B. Adult citizen

9. 'Franchise' means the

Correct : A. right to vote

10. The Returning Officers for the State Assembly Elections are appointed by the

Correct : C. Election Commission

11. In a Parliamentary form of Government the

Correct : C. Executive is responsible to the Legislature

12. The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act, based on the Mount-batten Plan, on

Correct : D. July 18, 1947

13. Reserved seats exist in a State Assembly for

Correct : D. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

14. The Indian States have been reorganised on the basis of

Correct : B. language of the people

15. Who among the following articulated his demand in 1938, for a Constituent Assembly on the basis of adult franchise?

Correct : C. cl Jawaharlal Nahru

16. The gestation period of the Indian Constitution was

Correct : B. 2 years 11 months 18 days

17. Article _____ is an in-built instrument in the Constitution for its amendment.

Correct : D. 368

18. Promotion of international peace and security is dealt with in Article ____ of the Constitution.

Correct : D. 51

19. The USA has a _____ form of Government.

Correct : C. Presidential

20. The House of Lords is the upper chamber of Parliament in

Correct : B. the United Kingdom

21. The Chief Election Commissioner and members of the Election Commission can be removed from office by the

Correct : D. Same procedure as laid down for removal of Judges of the Supreme Court

22. The term 'Equal Protection of Law' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of the

Correct : A. USA

23. Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?

Correct : B. Speaker

24. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can

Correct : A. adjourn the House

25. Which among the following qualifications is not essential for a person to become the Vice-President of India?

Correct : A. He must be a graduate

26. Impeachment of President is a

Correct : A. quasi-judicial procedure

27. Impeachment of President is conducted in the

Correct : B. Parliament

28. Who among the following has the power to adjourn the Council of States?

Correct : C. Chairman of the Council of States

29. The right to initiate amendments of the Constitution rests with the

Correct : B. Union Parliament

30. A Governor is liable to be transferred from one State to another

Correct : A. True

31. All proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court will be in

Correct : B. English

32. The first Backward Classes Commission was headed by

Correct : C. Kakasaheb Kalelkar

33. The State of Israel came into being in

Correct : A. 1948

34. Besides Punjab which other State has been under President's rule nine times after its formation?

Correct : A. Kerala

35. The Governor of a State receives a Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State for resettlement of citizens in that State affecting the general laws of citizenship of India. Which of the following courses would be the most appropriate for the Governor to take as an agent of the Centre?

Correct : B. refer the bill to the President

36. International legal problems in the United Nations are settled by the

Correct : C. International Court of Justice

37. Indian Independence Act, 1947 received the Royal assent on

Correct : A. July 18, 1947

38. No taxes can be levied on expenditure incurred without the approval of the

Correct : A. Parliament

39. The Indian National Congress accepted the Cabinet Mission's proposal for

Correct : A. a Constitution-making body

40. Among modern Constitutions two are flexible. They are those of

Correct : C. United Kingdom and New Zealand

41. The First Indian to become the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was

Correct : C. CV Narahari Rao

42. Article 19 of the Constitution gives Indian citizens the freedom to reside and settle in any part of India. This freedom is subject to various restrictions in the State of

Correct : C. Jammu and Kashmir

43. The Capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in

Correct : D. 1911

44. The Rajya Sabha was first constituted on

Correct : A. 3.4.1952

45. Under the original Constitution the States were classified into _____ categories.

Correct : B. three

46. The late Mrs Vijayalakshami Pandit was the first

Correct : D. To adorn all the three above assignments

47. Union Parliament is

Correct : D. All the three above

48. There is no age limit for appointment as Attorney General for India

Correct : A. True

49. Which among the following statements about State Governors is true?

Correct : D. They are instruments of control of the Centre over the States

50. During the period of emergency the six freedoms guaranteed by Article _____ are automatically suspended.

Correct : A. 19

51. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act 1935 with all amendments were repealed by Article _____ of the Constitution.

Correct : C. 395

52. In the USA there is/are official language/s

Correct : A. One

53. Normally, no person can be held under preventive detention for more than _____ months.

Correct : B. three

54. The term 'equality before the law' has been borrowed from

Correct : A. Great Britain

55. The first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha was

Correct : B. Dr S Radhakrishnan

56. The fundamental right which was subjected to several amendments is the right

Correct : C. to property

57. The Uttar Pradesh Government has accorded the second official language status to _____ in the State.

Correct : D. Urdu

58. Elections to elect ____ are not controlled by the Election Commission.

Correct : D. Members of Local Bodies

59. The Special officer for Linguistic Minorities (Art 350 B) is appointed by the

Correct : B. President

60. The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court of India hold office until they attain the age of

Correct : C. 65 years

61. 'In this country the sovereign reigns but does not govern'. These were the words of

Correct : B. Winston Churchill

62. After the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has ceased to hold office he will not be eligible for further office under the Government of

Correct : B. India or Government of any State

63. Before 15th August, 1947 India was not a State because it had/was

Correct : A. no sovereignty

64. The Preamble of the Constitution was amended for the first time by the

Correct : C. 42nd amendment

65. The provisions relating to the suspension of fundamental rights by the President during emergencies were borrowed from the

Correct : D. Weimar Constitution of Germany

66. According to the constitution of India, the term 'District Judge' shall not include

Correct : A. Tribunal Judge

67. The British Panel that visited India to study the Partition Plan (of India and Pakistan) was headed by

Correct : B. Cripps

68. Untouchability is an offence

Correct : A. according to the Constitution and is punishable in accordance with law

69. Union Parliament can make laws in respect of subjects mentioned in the State List

Correct : B. during an Emergency under President's rule

70. The control of Government expenditure is entirely vested in the

Correct : C. President

71. The US Constitution is rigid because

Correct : B. a special procedure distinct from the ordinary legislative procedure is required to amend it

72. In a Presidential type of Government the ministers are answerable only to the

Correct : C. President

73. Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy incorporated in the Constitution of India?

Correct : B. They are enforceable by the High Courts and Supreme Court of India

74. The right to dissolve the Rajya Sabha rests with the

Correct : D. None of them

75. The Estimates Committee consists of

Correct : A. 30 members from Lok Sabha

76. In the election of the President of India the Constitution has attempted to

Correct : A. maintain parity between the Union and the States

77. The President has so far declared financial emergency

Correct : D. never

78. A new State can be created by a/an

Correct : A. Act of Parliament

79. Which among the following can be introduced in the Union Parliament without the previous sanction of the Union President?

Correct : D. A Bill that seeks to amend the Constitution of India in terms of Article 368

80. Who among the following has the right to address both the Houses of Parliament?

Correct : C. Attorney General for India

81. To abide by the Constitution and respect Its Ideals and Institutions the National Flag and the National Anthem is a/an

Correct : B. Fundamental Duty

82. All proceedings of the Supreme Court shall be in the

Correct : C. English Language

83. The Vice-President, In the event of receiving the resignation of the President, shall forthwith communicate this to the

Correct : C. Speaker of the House of the People

84. In the name Mizoram, the land of the Mizos, the term 'Mizo' means a

Correct : A. highlander

85. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution afford to every citizen protection from

Correct : C. summary or arbitrary rule of the State against him

86. The first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minster of free India was

Correct : C. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

87. Certain Articles of the Indian Constitution can be amended by a simple majority In Parliament like an ordinary law. Which one of the following cannot be amended by this method?

Correct : D. Doubts and disputes relating to the election of President or Vice President

88. The Central Audit Machinery is headed by the

Correct : C. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

89. Dual Citizenship is an important feature in which form of Government?

Correct : B. Federal

90. The Prime Minister in a Parliamentary executive

Correct : C. acts as a link between the Council of Ministers and the President

91. The Chief Minister retains his post as long as he enjoys the confidence of the

Correct : C. State Legislative Assembly

92. Can the Prime Minister Induct Into his Cabinet one who is not a member of Parliament?

Correct : A. Yes

93. If Parliament appoints a Committee for a specific purpose, it is known as

Correct : A. Ad hoc Committee

94. If a Cabinet Minister disagrees with the Prime Minister the latter can

Correct : C. ask the Minister to resign his minister-ship

95. The Swatantra Party was formed by

Correct : D. C Rajagopalachari

96. There is _____ party system in the USA.

Correct : B. two

97. The Constitutional duty to make recommendations with regard to the distribution of' financial resources between the Union and the States is vested with the

Correct : C. Finance Commission

98. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 is concerned with the

Correct : B. abolition of untouchability

99. In the original Constitution there were _____ States placed under three categories, in Parts A,B and C of the First Schedule.

Correct : C. 27

100. Which among the following countries does not possess a Constitution in the formal sense of the term?

Correct : A. United Kingdom