1. Which one of the following writs is considered a
bullwark of individual freedom?
Correct : C. Habeas Corpus
2. Voting in local bodies elections is compulsory in which
one of the following states?
Correct : D. Gujarat
3. The Constituent Assembly of the State of Jammu and
Kashmir came into existence on
Correct : A. October 31, 1951
4. The proclamation of emergency on the ground of external aggression issued on 3.12.1971 was revoked on
Correct : B. March 27, 1977
5. As per the decision taken by the Orissa cabinet, the new name of the state would be written as _____.
Correct : A. Odisha
6. State Legislatures have _____ role in the election of the Vice- President of India.
Correct : B. no
7. The Indian Parliament is a creature of the
Correct : A. Constitution
8. Labour legislations in India have an important dimension of protection of women from exploitation. Some special provisions are made for women in the workplace. Which of the following is NOT one such special provision?
Correct : D. Cooked meals during day shifts to be provided by the employer
9. Both the Houses of Parliament as well as of a State
Legislature have _____ privileges under our Constitution.
Correct : A. similar
10. The British Government announced their decision to
grant independence to India on 15th August 1947, on
Correct : B. 3rd June, 1947
11. As per the new policy, the number of judges in the
Supreme Court would now be
Correct : D. 31
12. Which language was added to the list of regional
languages by the 21st Amendment?
Correct : D. Sindhi
13. A proclamation of emergency under Article 352 should be laid before each House of Parliament within _____ month(s) for formal approval.
Correct : A. one
14. Under the 44th Amendment Act the President was
deprived of the power to declare a
Correct : C. National Emergency on ground of "Internal Disturbance"
15. Who among the following was elected as permanent President of constituent Assembly?
Correct : C. Dr Rajendra Prasad
16. Preventive Detention for a period of more than three months can be ordered only on the recommendation of and Advisory Board whose chairman shall be a judge of a/the
Correct : A. High Court
17. The Constituent Assembly of India which drafted the
Indian Constitution was set up under
Correct : B. the Cabinet Mission Plan
18. As per reports, some state governments in India have put a ban on the sale of Ammonium Nitrate or its other combinations in the open market as the same is being used by some people as an explosive. The ban on open sale of such chemicals can be put under which of the following Acts?
Correct : A. Explosive Substance Act
19. What is a Panchayati Raj?
Correct : D. It is an exercise in decentralisation of administrative authority.
20. How will the newly passed Gram Nyayalaya Act help the judicial system in the country? (A) It promises to put many more courts at block and tehsil levels. (B) It would make justice quick, particularly in case of small disputes and petty crimes. (C) This will reduce the burden on High Courts and Supreme Court.
Correct : D. Both (A)and (B)
21. The Fundamental Right which was subjected to
several amendments is the right
Correct : C. to property
22. Which of the following is not connected with the
British political system?
Correct : D. President
23. The Indian Constitution has vested the authority to extend the jurisdiction of High Courts with the
Correct : C. Union Parliament
24. National Judicial Council is headed by whom amongst
the following?
Correct : A. Chief Justice of India
25. Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India
are specified in the ____ Schedule.
Correct : A. Second
26. When the Union Council of Ministers tenders an advice to the President, he
Correct : C. will be bound by it
27. The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the Panchayati Raj should be held regularly after a gap of
Correct : D. 5 years
28. Right to Education Bill envisages to provide free education to the children of the age group of
Correct : D. 6-14 years
29. An Advocate General is a/an
Correct : A. State Government official
30. As we all know, child labour is totally banned in India. As per the Child Labour Prohibition III Regulation Act, 'Child' means a person who has not completed
Correct : D. 20 years of his/her age
31. The constitution of India recognizes
Correct : C. Religious and linguistic minorities
32. Who acted as Prime Minister of India for 12 days on
the death of Jawaharlal Nehru?
Correct : C. Gulzari Lal Nanda
33. Who amongst the following addresses the nation on the Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Delhi?
Correct : D. Prime Minister of India
34. The Theory of Laissez Faire was invented by
Correct : B. Adam Smith
35. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended
Correct : C. once
36. When an US President dies in office the Vice-President assumes the President's office and continues In that capacity for
Correct : D. the full length of the unexpired term of office
37. Which among the following statements is not true?
Correct : A. A No-Confidence Motion in the Council of Ministers can be moved in either House of Parliament.
38. Who among the following propounded the "theory of natural rights"?
Correct : C. Locke
39. The first Union Council of Ministers of free India comprised _____ Cabinet Ministers besides Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Correct : B. 13
40. Ms Sujatha Vaaant Manohar was the _____ woman
judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Correct : B. second
41. A member of the Constituent Assembly of India, India's first Ambassador to Moscow and Emeritus Professor of Eastern Religions at Oxford. This description eminently fits
Correct : B. Dr S Radhakrishnan
42. Who among the following are not allowed to exercise their right to franchise in India?
Correct : C. Lunatics
43. Who defeated Mrs Gandhi in the 1977 Lok Sabha
elections?
Correct : B. Raj Narain
44. Which of the following systems is also known as the Hare System?
Correct : A. Single transferable vote system
45. As per the news which appeared in some newspapers/magazines, the police with the help of some NGOs rescued some children who had been forced in child labour illegally. Such children are protected under which of the following acts in India? (A) Juvenile Justice Act (B) Child Labour Act (C) Immoral Trafficking Act
Correct : B. Only (B)
46. Who amongst the following appoints the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, India?
Correct : A. The President of India
47. The highest position in the country an IAS officer can
aspire for is
Correct : B. Cabinet Secretary
48. The Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall be appointed/elected by the
Correct : A. President
49. The basic difference between the Indian President and the British Monarch is
Correct : D. The Indian President is elected every five years whereas the British Crown is hereditary and not elective. Whereas
50. What is the extent of claim that can be entertained by a Lok Adalat?
Correct : B. Upto Rs. 10 lakhs
51. Which of the following is/are true abou.t the "Gram Nyayalayas"? (A) These courts will be mobile courts and will function at Panchayat level. (B) The Magistrates of these courts will go to the villages in their area of coverage and will dispose off cases of the villages there itself. (C) Only civil suits related to the property of Rs. 5,00,000 and above will be disposed off in this Way.
Correct : D. Only (A) and (B)
52. Nowadays the Election Commission of India Uses 'EVM' during the general election in the country. What Is the full form of EVM ?
Correct : B. Electronic Voting Machine
53. The President can remove a Judge of the Supreme
Court or the Chief Election Commissioner
Correct : B. only on the advice of Parliament
54. To ensure their impartiality, a retired Chief Justice of India or other Judges of the Supreme Court are debarred from practicing in any
Correct : B. court in India
55. A State Governor has
Correct : D. No diplomatic or military or emergency powers
56. The Governor holds office for _____ years from the date of assumption of office.
Correct : A. five
57. The Governor is the _____ of the Universities in the
State.
Correct : A. Chancellor
58. The executive power of the State is vested in the
Correct : A. Governor
59. The authority to dissolve a State Legislative Assembly is vested in the
Correct : D. Governor of the State
60. A State Governor enjoys
Correct : C. discretionary powers in certain matters
61. During the temporary absence of a Governor the
_____ is appointed to officiate as Governor.
Correct : D. Chief Justice of the State High Court
62. The Chief Minister remains in power as along as he enjoys the confidence of the
Correct : C. State Legislative Assembly
63. The legal adviser to a State Government is known as the
Correct : A. Advocate General
64. The Third Schedule of the Constitution details
Correct : C. Forms of oaths or affirmations
65. The Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service have been created by the
Correct : C. Parliament
66. The First Amendment made in 1951 added a new
Schedule to the Constitution. It was the _____ Schedule.
Correct : C. Ninth
67. The Central Provinces and Berar are now known as
Correct : C. Madhya Pradesh
68. Grants-in-aid are provided to such states as are in
need of assistance by the
Correct : A. Union Parliament
69. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by
Correct : A. all the members of Parliament
70. The maximum strength of the Select Committee of the
Lok Sabha is
Correct : D. Not fixed and varies from Committee to Committee
71. The foundations for the federal system in the Indian Constitution were laid in the
Correct : D. Government of India Act, 1935
72. The Cabinet Mission to India was headed by : [Asstt Grade 1992]
Correct : C. Lord Pethick Lawrence
73. The Constitution of India was adopted by the: [Teachers' Exam 1994]
Correct : C. Constituent Assembly
74. The Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met on
Correct : B. 9th December, 1946
75. When the Constituent Assembly for the Dominion of India reassembled on 31 st
October, 1947, its reduced membership was:
Correct : A. 299
76. Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of
India? [CDS 1995]
Correct : A. Dr. B.N. Rao
77. The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up :
Correct : B. under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
78. The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution for Independent India was set
up in :
Correct : B. 1946
79. Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?
Correct : A. Sachidananda Sinha
80. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian
Constitution? [CDS 1992]
Correct : D. B. R. Ambedkar
81. How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution?
Correct : D. about 3 years since Dec 9, 1946
82. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
Correct : B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
83. The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National
Congress in 1936 at its session held at :
Correct : C. Lucknow
84. The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the
Constitution:
Correct : C. by consensus
85. The most profound influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution was exercised
by the
Correct : C. Government of India Act, 1935
86. Which one of the following statements is correct? [IAS 2004]
Correct : A. The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946
87. Which of the following is/are correctly matched? I. India's National Song-Vande Mataram II. India s National Flower-Rose III. India's National Animal-Tiger IV. India's National Bird-Eagle
Correct : D. I and III
88. The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constitutent Assembly of India in:
Correct : C. July, 1947
89. Which of the following are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
2. Introduction of the separate communal electorate for Muslims.
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces.
4. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.
Correct : D. 1, 3 and 4
90. Which of the following proved to be the most short lived of all the British constitutional
experiments in India?
Correct : B. Indian Council Act, 1909
91. Which one of the following Acts formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?
Correct : A. Indian Councils Act, 1909
92. Which of the following features do not contribute to making the Indian Constitution the
bulkiest in the world? I. Various types of emergencies are considered in detail. II. It codifies the rights and privileges of the members of Parliament and State Legislatures. III. It enumerates all types of Indian citizenship and how it can be terminated. IV. It contains not only a list of fundamental rights but also the restrictions to be placed on them.
Correct : C. II and III
93. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the Objectives Resolution? I. It was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly. II. It called for just rights for minorities. III. It formed the basis for the chapter on Fundamental Rights. IV. It called for the establishment of a socialist and secular polity.
Correct : C. III and IV
94. Which of the following items is wrongly matched?
Correct : A. December 9, 1947-Constituent Assemby's first meeting
95. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution came into force from November 26, 1949 ? I. Provisions relating to citizenship. II. Provisions relating to elections. III. Provisions relating to provisional Parliament. IV. Fundamental Rights.
Correct : C. I, II and III
96. Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in the
Legislature?
Correct : C. Government of India Act, 1935
97. The Crown took the Government of India into its own hands by :
Correct : B. Government of India Act, 1858
98. Consider the following statements.
The Indian Constitution is :
(1) unwritten Constitution.
(2) written Constitution.
(3) largely based on Government of India Act, 1935.
Correct : B. 2 and 3 are correct
99. The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning: 1. the State treats all religions equally. 2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people. 3. educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction. 4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.
Correct : D. I, II and IV
100. The nationalist demand for a Constituent Assembly was for the first time conceded by the British Government, though indirectly and with reservations in the: