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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The power of judicial review in India is ____________________ |
| A. | implicit |
| B. | given by the Parliament |
| C. | given by the President |
| D. | explicit |
| Answer» B. given by the Parliament | |
| 2. |
The Constitution (98th Amendment) Act is related to ____________ |
| A. | The constitution of the National Judicial Commission |
| B. | The demarcation of new boundaries between States |
| C. | Readjustment of electoral constituencies on the basis of the Population Census 2001 |
| D. | Empowering the Centre to levy and appropriate service tax |
| Answer» B. The demarcation of new boundaries between States | |
| 3. |
The Constituent Assembly of India started functioning from ____________________ |
| A. | 26th January 1946 |
| B. | 9th December 1946 |
| C. | 26th January 1947 |
| D. | 9th December 1947 |
| Answer» C. 26th January 1947 | |
| 4. |
Which of these States has the maximum number of Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs)? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Paschim Banga |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 5. |
By which of these Amendments, the name of Orissa was changed to Odisha and Oriya to Odia? |
| A. | 95th |
| B. | 97th |
| C. | 96th |
| D. | 94th |
| Answer» D. 94th | |
| 6. |
Which one of the following is a feature of the Presidential Government? |
| A. | Federal form of government |
| B. | Division of powers |
| C. | Separation of powers |
| D. | Single judicial system |
| Answer» D. Single judicial system | |
| 7. |
Who among the following is responsible for the final compilation of the accounts of the Union Government? |
| A. | Controller General of Accounts |
| B. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| C. | Secretary (Finance) |
| D. | Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. Comptroller and Auditor General | |
| 8. |
The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the ____________ |
| A. | President |
| B. | Chief Justice |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. Chief Justice | |
| 9. |
The qualifications for the Chairman and other members of the Finance Commission. |
| A. | are determined by the President in consultation |
| B. | are determined by the Parliament |
| C. | have been laid down in the Constitution |
| D. | are determined by the President |
| Answer» C. have been laid down in the Constitution | |
| 10. |
The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed ____________ |
| A. | By the Supreme Court |
| B. | On an address from both Houses of Parliament |
| C. | On the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court |
| D. | By the President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
In the integration of the princely states, the following played a major role ____________ |
| A. | Panikkar and Kunzru |
| B. | S K Dhar and Fazi Ali |
| C. | Vallabhbhai Patel and V P Menon |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
The family court decides disputes relating to ____________ |
| A. | marriage affairs |
| B. | consumer affairs |
| C. | property matters |
| D. | domestic violence |
| Answer» B. consumer affairs | |
| 13. |
How many Schedules are contained in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | 10 Schedules |
| B. | 25 Schedules |
| C. | 20 Schedules |
| D. | 12 Schedules |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
In India, national income is estimated by ____________ |
| A. | Indian Statistical Institute |
| B. | National Sample Survey Organization |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | Central Statistical Organization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
What can be the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament ? |
| A. | Three Months |
| B. | Not specified in constitution |
| C. | One year |
| D. | Six Months |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Which one of the following statements regarding Judiciary in India is not correct? |
| A. | The District and Session Judge is the principal court of civil jurisdiction |
| B. | The District and Session Judge has the power to impose capital punishment |
| C. | The Munsiff's Court has both civil and Criminal Jurisdiction |
| D. | District Courts in India are presidend over by a Judge |
| Answer» B. The District and Session Judge has the power to impose capital punishment | |
| 17. |
Which one of these States has minimum numbers of members in their Legislative Assemblies? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Tripura |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Tripura | |
| 18. |
The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the Constitution of ____________ |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | UK |
| C. | Ireland |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» B. UK | |
| 19. |
Which one of the following on the Consolidated Fund of India? |
| A. | Salary and allowances of the Vice President of India. |
| B. | Salary and allowances of the Justices of the Supreme Court of India. |
| C. | Salary and allowances of the President of India. |
| D. | Salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. |
| Answer» B. Salary and allowances of the Justices of the Supreme Court of India. | |
| 20. |
Who is the current Comptroller and Auditor General of India? |
| A. | Alka Sirohi |
| B. | V N Shunglu |
| C. | T N Chaturvedi |
| D. | Vinod Rai |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Which of the following units of urban Local Self-Government does not have constitutional foundation? |
| A. | Municipal Councils |
| B. | Nagar Panchayats |
| C. | Municipal Corporation |
| D. | Cantonment Boards |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The Chief Justice (or a Judge) of the High Court can be removed by the ____________ |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Union Home Ministry |
| C. | same procedure as for the Judges of the Supreme Court |
| D. | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| Answer» D. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court | |
| 23. |
The idea of a Constituent Assembly to form a Constitution of India was first mooted by ____________ |
| A. | the Indian National Congress in 1936 |
| B. | the All Parties Conference in 1946 |
| C. | the Muslim League in 1942 |
| D. | M N Roy in 1927 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
How many times has Financial Emergency been declared in India so far? |
| A. | Once |
| B. | Never |
| C. | 4 times |
| D. | 5 times |
| Answer» C. 4 times | |
| 25. |
The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of ____________ |
| A. | Four Years |
| B. | Six Years |
| C. | Five Years |
| D. | Three Years |
| Answer» C. Five Years | |
| 26. |
The office of the Prime Minister of India ____________ |
| A. | has been created by parliament |
| B. | is less powerful than that of the President |
| C. | has been created by the Constitution |
| D. | is based on conventions |
| Answer» D. is based on conventions | |
| 27. |
Who decides the disputes regarding election of the President? |
| A. | The Election Commission |
| B. | Both 'a' and 'b' |
| C. | The Parliament |
| D. | The Supreme Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
By which of these amendments, Dadra and Nagar Haveli was incorporated as a Union Territory? |
| A. | 12th |
| B. | 13th |
| C. | 11th |
| D. | 10th |
| Answer» D. 10th | |
| 29. |
Who is known a the first Law Officer of India? |
| A. | Solicitor General of India |
| B. | Law Minister of India |
| C. | Law Secretary |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. Law Minister of India | |
| 30. |
The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the ____________ |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | Council of Ministers |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | President |
| Answer» D. President | |
| 31. |
Who is the Chairman of second Administrative Reforms Commission? |
| A. | Dr Karan Singh |
| B. | Ahmed Patel |
| C. | M Veerappa Moily |
| D. | Bimal Jalan |
| Answer» D. Bimal Jalan | |
| 32. |
Who adopted the Constitution of India on the 20th November, 1949? |
| A. | Parliament of India |
| B. | Cabinet |
| C. | Representative of the people of India in Constituent Assembly |
| D. | People of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following is not an objective of fiscal policy of Indian Government? |
| A. | Price stability |
| B. | Equitable distribution of wealth and income. |
| C. | Full employment |
| D. | Regulation of inter-State trade |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
The Annual Financial Statement is caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament by the ____________ |
| A. | Vice-President |
| B. | Finance Minister |
| C. | Speaker |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
The 79th Amendment of the Indian Constitution of related to ____________ |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Reservation of SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Establishment of twio political parties |
| D. | Centre-state relations |
| Answer» C. Establishment of twio political parties | |
| 36. |
Who is commonly known as the Father of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Vallabhbhai Patel |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | Dr B R Ambedkar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
The Salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the ____________ |
| A. | Contingency Fund of India |
| B. | Contingency Fund of the State |
| C. | Consolidated Fund of the State |
| D. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| Answer» D. Consolidated Fund of India | |
| 38. |
Which Article explain the appointment of Ad Hoc judge? |
| A. | 125 |
| B. | 127 |
| C. | 126 |
| D. | 121 |
| Answer» C. 126 | |
| 39. |
The elections to Panchayats are to be held ____________ |
| A. | when the State Government decides to do so |
| B. | at the centre's directive |
| C. | every five years |
| D. | every four years |
| Answer» D. every four years | |
| 40. |
The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the ____________ |
| A. | Rajya Sabha alone |
| B. | Lok Sabha alone |
| C. | Joint sitting of Parliament |
| D. | Either House of Parliament |
| Answer» B. Lok Sabha alone | |
| 41. |
While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is ____________ |
| A. | a matter of convention |
| B. | a duty of the President |
| C. | because Parliament has Legislated to the effect |
| D. | constitutionally imperative |
| Answer» B. a duty of the President | |
| 42. |
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | J B Kripalani |
| B. | Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | B R Ambedkar |
| Answer» D. B R Ambedkar | |
| 43. |
Who said Preamble is the keynote to the Constitution? |
| A. | B R Ambedkar |
| B. | D D Basu |
| C. | K M Munshi |
| D. | Ernest Barker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Who among the following is a legal adviser of the State Government as provided by the Constitution? |
| A. | Solicitor General |
| B. | Attorney General |
| C. | Advocate General |
| D. | Public Prosecutor |
| Answer» D. Public Prosecutor | |
| 45. |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to ____________ |
| A. | the Prime Minister |
| B. | the Chief Justice of India |
| C. | the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | the President |
| Answer» D. the President | |
| 46. |
The world' socialist, secular' and 'unity and integrity of the Nation' were added to out constitution by ____________ |
| A. | 38th Amendment |
| B. | 50th Amendment |
| C. | 42th Amendment |
| D. | 44th Amendment |
| Answer» D. 44th Amendment | |
| 47. |
The Constitution of India was adopted on ____________ |
| A. | 26th January 1949 |
| B. | 26th January 1950 |
| C. | 26th November 1950 |
| D. | 26th November 1949 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
If any question arises whether a bill is a Money Bill or not, whose decision shall be final? |
| A. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Joint Parliamentary Committee |
| C. | The President of India |
| D. | The Supreme Court of Inida |
| Answer» B. Joint Parliamentary Committee | |
| 49. |
Which of the following amendment curtailed the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 26th |
| C. | 24th |
| D. | 44th |
| Answer» D. 44th | |
| 50. |
Under whose presidency was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress held in 1929 wherein a resolution for complete independence from the British was adopted? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Motilal Nehru |
| C. | Gopal Krishna Gokhale |
| D. | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| Answer» B. Motilal Nehru | |