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Indian Polity | Set 2

1. If the President wants to resign, he will submit his resignation to:

A. Chief Justice of India

B. Speaker of Lok Sabha

C. Vice President

D. Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister

Correct : C. Vice President

2. The Vice President of India is elected for a period of ------ to hold office?

A. 5 years

B. Till he attains the age of 65 years

C. 6 years

D. 2 years

Correct : A. 5 years

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

A. Governor of State

B. Election Commissioner of India

C. Chief Minister of State

D. Prime Minister of India

Correct : A. Governor of State

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

A. They are paid out of Consolidated Fund of India.

B. They are shown separately in the budget.

C. They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.

D. They do not require any parliament sanction.

Correct : C. They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.

5. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha is

A. 16

B. 18

C. 14

D. 12

Correct : C. 14

6. Which of the following is not a part of the ‘electoral college’ for electing the President of India?

A. Elected members of Lok Sabha

B. Elected members of the Vidhan Sabha of each state.

C. Elected members of the Vidhan Parishad

D. Elected members of Rajya Sabha

Correct : C. Elected members of the Vidhan Parishad

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

A. Majority of members of both Houses of Parliament

B. Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament

C. Two third (2/3) of members of the Lower House

D. Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

Correct : D. Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

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

A. Chief of the Army

B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

C. Chief Justice of India

D. Chief Election Commissioner

Correct : B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

9. Who has the authority to appoint the Prime Minister of India?

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha

B. President of India

C. Parliament

D. Citizens of India

Correct : B. President of India

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

A. Mrs. Indira Gandhi

B. Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

C. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

D. Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

Correct : C. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

11. The minimum age required for a person to contest the election for President is

A. 25 years

B. 21 years

C. 35 years

D. 45 years

Correct : C. 35 years

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

A. Both Houses of Parliament

B. Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

C. Rajya Sabha

D. Majority of the elected members of Lok Sabha

Correct : A. Both Houses of Parliament

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

A. Lt. Governor

B. Chief Election Commissioner

C. President

D. Prime Minister

Correct : A. Lt. Governor

14. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru

B. Mrs. Indira Gandhi

C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

D. Mahatma Gandhi

Correct : A. Jawaharlal Nehru

15. As per the Constitution of India, if a President dies while in office, the Vice President can act as President for a maximum period of

A. 1 years

B. 3 months

C. 6 months

D. 2 years

Correct : C. 6 months

16. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

A. Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

B. Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

C. Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers

D. Cabinet Ministers and Cabinet Secretary

Correct : A. Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

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

A. Chief Justice of India

B. Speaker

C. Vice President

D. Prime Minister

Correct : A. Chief Justice of India

18. Who among the following enjoys the rank equivalent to the Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?

A. Secretary to the Government of India

B. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

C. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

D. None of the Above

Correct : B. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

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

A. 9 months

B. 3 months

C. 12 months

D. 6 months

Correct : D. 6 months

20. When can a President use his discretion for appointing the Prime Minister?

A. When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

B. Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

C. Under all circumstances

D. President has no discretion

Correct : A. When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

21. If in a country there happens to be the ‘office of monarchy’ as well as a Parliamentary form of government, then the monarch will be called

A. Head of the State

B. Head of the Cabinet

C. Head of the Government

D. Both Head of the government and State

Correct : A. Head of the State

22. Constitution of India was adopted by constituent assembly on?

A. 25th October, 1948

B. 25th October, 1949

C. 26th November, 1948

D. 26th November, 1949

Correct : D. 26th November, 1949

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

A. Planning Commission of India

B. National Development Council

C. Administrative Reforms Commission

D. Finance Commission

Correct : B. National Development Council

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

A. Speaker

B. President

C. Prime Minister

D. Parliament

Correct : B. President

25. Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?

A. He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.

B. He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

C. He should be a citizen of India.

D. He must have completed the age of 35 years

Correct : B. He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

26. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

A. Their performance as office bearers of political parties.

B. The recommendations made by the Vice President.

C. Their role played in political affairs of the country.

D. Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

Correct : D. Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

27. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest measures to improve their condition?

A. Art. 342

B. Art. 344

C. Art. 340

D. Art. 339

Correct : C. Art. 340

28. Where can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India be initiated?

A. Either House of Parliament

B. Any Vidhan Sabha

C. Only Lok Sabha

D. Rajya Sabha only

Correct : A. Either House of Parliament

29. Who among the following was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

A. Lal Bahadur Shastri

B. Charan Singh

C. Morarji Desai

D. Indira Gandhi

Correct : D. Indira Gandhi

30. What is the minimum age for appointment of a person as a Governor of a State?

A. 35 years

B. 40 years

C. 25 years

D. 30 years

Correct : A. 35 years

31. Chief Minister of a State is responsible and answerable to

A. Prime Minister

B. Rajya Sabha

C. Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)

D. Governor

Correct : C. Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)

32. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

A. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

B. Ministry of Defence

C. Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff

D. Senior most member of officer, among Chief of Army, Navy and Air force staff

Correct : B. Ministry of Defence

33. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government?

A. He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

B. He looks after the interests of the Cabinet Minister.

C. He is the nominee of the State Governor.

D. He is the nominee of the President.

Correct : A. He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

34. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?

A. President of India

B. Chief of Army

C. Defence Minister

D. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

Correct : C. Defence Minister

35. How many times a person of India can seek re-election for the post of President of India?

A. Once

B. 3 times

C. 2 times

D. Any number of times

Correct : D. Any number of times

36. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India?

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha

B. President

C. Prime Minister

D. Supreme Court

Correct : B. President

37. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought?

A. If the Council of Ministers so desires.

B. Yes

C. No

D. It is discretionary

Correct : B. Yes

38. When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of

A. Chairman of Rajya Sabha

B. Both President & Vice President

C. President of India

D. Member of Parliament

Correct : C. President of India

39. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet?

A. All members of Council of Ministers

B. Cabinet Ministers

C. Ministers of State

D. Deputy Ministers

Correct : B. Cabinet Ministers

40. Who among the following has the Constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC?

A. Vice- President

B. President

C. Home Ministry

D. Cabinet Secretary

Correct : B. President

41. On whose advice does the President of India declare Emergency under Article 352?

A. Chief Ministers of all states

B. Prime Minister of India

C. Written communication of Cabinet decision

D. Council of Ministers

Correct : C. Written communication of Cabinet decision

42. Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available?

A. Prime Minister of India

B. Chief Justice of India

C. Speaker of Lok Sabha

D. None of the above

Correct : B. Chief Justice of India

43. A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 356 must be approved by the resolutions of the two houses of Parliament within

A. 3 months

B. 2 months

C. 1 Month

D. None of the above

Correct : B. 2 months

44. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

A. President of India according to his discretion

B. President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

C. Prime Minister of India

D. Speaker of Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister

Correct : B. President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

45. The President can proclaim national emergency on the written advice of the

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha

B. Prime Minister

C. Chief Justice of India

D. Union Cabinet

Correct : D. Union Cabinet

46. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

A. Rajya Sabha

B. President

C. House of the People (Lok Sabha)

D. Prime Minister

Correct : C. House of the People (Lok Sabha)

47. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with

A. President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers.

B. Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.

C. Emergency powers of the President

D. President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

Correct : D. President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

48. The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is

A. 1 year

B. 6 months

C. 4 months

D. 9 months

Correct : B. 6 months

49. The proclamation of emergency in a state under Article 356 of the constitution, when approved by the both houses of the parliament can be continued for a maximum period of

A. Two years

B. One year

C. Six months

D. Three years

Correct : C. Six months

50. Which of the following writs is issued by the court in case of illegal detention of a person?

A. Quo Warranto

B. Habeas Corpus

C. Mandamus

D. Certiorari

Correct : B. Habeas Corpus

51. When a State Governor dies or resigns, the Constitution provides that ________ will exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed?

A. Chief Justice of the High Court

B. Advocate General of the State

C. Chief Minister of the State

D. Chief Justice of Supreme Court

Correct : A. Chief Justice of the High Court

52. When a financial emergency is proclaimed

A. Union budget will not be presented

B. Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced

C. Repayment of government debts will stop

D. Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

Correct : B. Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced

53. Who according to the Constitution of India is authorised to appoint the Chairman of the UPSC?

A. President

B. Speaker of Lok Sabha

C. Chief Justice of India

D. Prime Minister

Correct : A. President

54. Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State?

A. He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State.

B. No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission.

C. He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session.

D. All of the above

Correct : D. All of the above

55. Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the High Court?

A. Must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years

B. Must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.

C. Must have attained the age of 55 years

D. Must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years

Correct : C. Must have attained the age of 55 years

56. The High Courts in India were first started at

A. Bombay, Delhi, Madras

B. Madras and Bombay

C. Bombay, Madras, Calcutta

D. Delhi and Calcutta

Correct : C. Bombay, Madras, Calcutta

57. The President is elected for a period of five years and his term of office is calculated from the

A. Last day of the month he assumes charge

B. Date of his election result

C. Day he assumes charge

D. First day of the month he assumes charge

Correct : C. Day he assumes charge

58. Who is the ex- officio Chairman of the Council of States?

A. Vice- President

B. Leader of the opposition

C. President

D. Speaker

Correct : A. Vice- President

59. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?

A. 326

B. 370

C. 380

D. 356

Correct : D. 356

60. At a time, President's rule can be imposed on a state for a maximum period of

A. 3 year

B. 5 years

C. 2 years

D. 4 years

Correct : A. 3 year

61. For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a/an

A. Notification

B. Writ

C. Decree

D. Ordinance

Correct : A. Notification

62. Judges of the High Court are appointed by the

A. Chief Justice of the High Court

B. President

C. Governor

D. Chief Justice of India

Correct : B. President

63. The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of

A. Elected members of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

B. Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly

C. Elected members of both Houses of Parliament only

D. Elected member of State Legislative Assemblies

Correct : B. Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly

64. If the office of the President of India falls vacant, within what time should the next President be elected?

A. Within Two months

B. Within One year

C. Within Six months

D. Within One Month

Correct : C. Within Six months

65. The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of

A. Threat to financial stability of the country.

B. External aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country.

C. Failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state.

D. All of the above

Correct : D. All of the above

66. Who among the following is authorised to declare elections of the Lok Sabha?

A. President

B. Election Commissioner

C. Prime Minister

D. Union Cabinet

Correct : A. President

67. The Indian President is

A. Fictional executive

B. Titular executive

C. Real executive

D. Real/Titular executive

Correct : B. Titular executive

68. The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is

A. 30 years

B. 35 years

C. 40 years

D. 25 years

Correct : D. 25 years

69. The President may for violation of the Constitution be removed from the office by

A. The Prime Minister

B. The Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures.

C. Process of Impeachment

D. A vote of no- confidence vote

Correct : C. Process of Impeachment

70. In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion?

A. In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration

B. Imposing President’s Rule in a State

C. In appointing the Council of Ministers

D. Both of these

Correct : A. In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration

71. The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of

A. National Development Council

B. Inter State Council

C. Planning Commission

D. State Integration Council

Correct : A. National Development Council

72. The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by

A. A caretaker government

B. The Chief Minister nominated by the President

C. The Governor of the State

D. The President directly

Correct : C. The Governor of the State

73. The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

A. The Lt. Governor

B. The majority party in the legislature

C. The President

D. The Prime Minister

Correct : A. The Lt. Governor

74. Under what article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down?

A. Art. 352

B. Art. 343

C. Art. 356

D. Art. 83

Correct : C. Art. 356

75. The President can make laws through ordinances

A. Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list

B. Under no circumstances

C. On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session.

D. During the recess of the Parliament

Correct : D. During the recess of the Parliament

76. Which of the following qualification is not essential for a person to become the VicePresident?

A. He must be an Indian.

B. He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.

C. He must not be less than 35 years.

D. He must be a graduate.

Correct : D. He must be a graduate.

77. How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India?

A. Four

B. Three

C. One

D. Two

Correct : B. Three

78. The impeachment proceedings against the Vice- President can be initiated

A. Only in Lok Sabha

B. In neither Hosue of Parliament

C. In either House of Parliament

D. Only in Rajya Sabha

Correct : D. Only in Rajya Sabha

79. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

A. Chief Minister of the State

B. Prime Minister

C. Chief Justice of the High Court

D. President

Correct : D. President

80. The President of India can be removed from his office by the

A. Parliament

B. Chief Justice of India

C. Prime Minister

D. Lok Sabha

Correct : A. Parliament

81. If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President

A. Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill

B. Gives assent to the bill

C. Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration

D. Can ask for a referendum on the bill

Correct : B. Gives assent to the bill

82. If a Minister loses a no- confidence motion, then

A. Lok Sabha is dissolved

B. Only Prime Minister and that Minister resigns.

C. The whole Council of Ministers resigns

D. The Minister resigns

Correct : C. The whole Council of Ministers resigns

83. The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the

A. Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

B. Dowry Prohibition Bill

C. Hindu Code Bill

D. PEPSU Appropriation Bill

Correct : A. Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

84. The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the

A. President

B. Election Commission

C. Cabinet

D. Prime Minister

Correct : B. Election Commission

85. What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution?

A. Languages recognised by constitution

B. Forms of oath or affirmation

C. Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law

D. Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

Correct : D. Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

86. The Election commission holds election for

A. The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President

B. The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council

C. The Parliament

D. The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

Correct : A. The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President

87. For Election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be field by

A. Any citizen of India

B. Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency

C. Anyone residing in India

D. A resident of the Constituency from which the

Correct : B. Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency

88. In India, political parties are given recognition by

A. Election Commission

B. Speaker of Lok Sabha

C. President

D. Law Commission

Correct : A. Election Commission

89. The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of

A. Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative

B. Both Houses of Parliament

C. Lok Sabha

D. Rajya Sabha

Correct : B. Both Houses of Parliament

90. The election Commission does not conduct the elections to the

A. Lok Sabha

B. President's election

C. Rajya Sabha

D. Local Bodies

Correct : D. Local Bodies

91. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

A. No such Limit

B. 62 years

C. 58 years

D. 60 years

Correct : A. No such Limit

92. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

A. High Court

B. Election Commission

C. Parliament

D. Supreme Court

Correct : B. Election Commission

93. To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used?

A. System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote

B. Secondary voting system

C. Proportional representation through list system

D. Collective Voting system

Correct : A. System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote

94. In which year were the first general election held in India?

A. 1950-51

B. 1948-49

C. 1951-52

D. 1947-48

Correct : C. 1951-52

95. Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of

A. Single Transferable vote

B. Propotional Representation

C. Limited sufferage

D. Adult Franchise

Correct : D. Adult Franchise

96. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

A. Chief Justice of India

B. President

C. Prime Minister

D. Parliament

Correct : B. President

97. Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms?

A. Installation of electronic voting machines

B. Appoinment of election Commissioner

C. Registration of Political parties

D. Disqualifying the offenders

Correct : A. Installation of electronic voting machines

98. Recognition to a political party is accorded by

A. The Election Commission

B. A Committee of Whips

C. The ministry of parliament Affours

D. The speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national Parties and the Speaker of Legislative assemblies in the case of regional parties

Correct : A. The Election Commission

99. The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if

A. He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature

B. He is a caretaker Chief Minister

C. He himself is a candidate

D. He is an political member

Correct : A. He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature

100. Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the India Constitution?

A. British Constitution

B. US Constitution

C. Irish Constitution

D. The Government of India Act, 1935

Correct : D. The Government of India Act, 1935