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This section includes 424 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Master of Arts in Political Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following article of the Constitution is directed to establish UniformCivil Code? |
| A. | article 45 |
| B. | article 39 |
| C. | article 44 |
| D. | article 40 |
| Answer» D. article 40 | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is correct with respect to “Right against exploitation”? |
| A. | prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour |
| B. | freedom as to payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion |
| C. | protection of interests of minorities |
| D. | equality before law |
| Answer» B. freedom as to payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion | |
| 3. |
Which of the following committee suggested to incorporate fundamental duties inthe constitution? |
| A. | malhotra committee |
| B. | raghavan committee |
| C. | swaran singh committee |
| D. | narasimhan committee |
| Answer» D. narasimhan committee | |
| 4. |
Which state's Lokayukta's office is considered to be the strongest in terms of powerand scope? |
| A. | bihar |
| B. | karnataka |
| C. | andhra pradesh |
| D. | maharashtra |
| Answer» C. andhra pradesh | |
| 5. |
The fundamental duties are included in the constitution by which of the followingact? |
| A. | 40th amendment act |
| B. | 44th amendment act |
| C. | 43rd amendment act |
| D. | 42nd amendment act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
When did The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 came into force? |
| A. | january 2013 |
| B. | may 2013 |
| C. | december 2013 |
| D. | january 2013 |
| Answer» B. may 2013 | |
| 7. |
Which is the oldest known system designed for the redressal of citizen's grievance? |
| A. | ombudsman system |
| B. | lokpal |
| C. | lokayukta |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. lokpal | |
| 8. |
The chief justice and other judges of the high courts are appointed by which one ofthe following? |
| A. | prime minister |
| B. | chief minister |
| C. | governor |
| D. | president |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
At present, how many high courts are there in India? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 21 |
| C. | 28 |
| D. | 29 |
| Answer» C. 28 | |
| 10. |
Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 makes provisions for a 3-tier system ofPanchayati Raj for all the States having population of above : |
| A. | 15 lakh |
| B. | 20 lakh |
| C. | 25 lakh |
| D. | 30 lakh |
| Answer» C. 25 lakh | |
| 11. |
Consider the following statements. Which among them is/are NOT true?I. Standing Committees are the permanent committees that are constituted on a regular basis II. Ad hoc committees are temporary committees that are dissolved when the task is completed III. Committee of Privileges is an ad-hoc committee IV. Joint Committee on Fertilizer pricing is a standing committee |
| A. | only iii and iv |
| B. | only i and ii |
| C. | only i and iii |
| D. | only ii and iv |
| Answer» B. only i and ii | |
| 12. |
The number of representatives of the Rajya sabha from states and union territoriesare among which one of the following? |
| A. | 238 |
| B. | 212 |
| C. | 200 |
| D. | 220 |
| Answer» B. 212 | |
| 13. |
The representatives of the state in the Rajya sabha are elected by which one of thefollowing? |
| A. | chief minister of the state |
| B. | elected members of the state legislative assembly |
| C. | governor |
| D. | president |
| Answer» C. governor | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is not a method used by the pressure group for achieving itsobjectives? |
| A. | it finances political parties |
| B. | it organises demonstrations |
| C. | it clearly aligns with a political party |
| D. | it tries to influence policy makers |
| Answer» D. it tries to influence policy makers | |
| 15. |
Which of the following article of the Indian Constitution deals with the constitutionof the Parliament of India? |
| A. | article 73 |
| B. | article 78 |
| C. | article 79 |
| D. | article 72 |
| Answer» D. article 72 | |
| 16. |
The Pressure Group tries to promote the interests of their members by exertingpressure on: |
| A. | executive |
| B. | judiciary |
| C. | legislative |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
In real sense the Governor of the State is appointed by the President on the advice ofthe following…….? |
| A. | prime minister |
| B. | chief minister |
| C. | vice-president |
| D. | chief justice |
| Answer» B. chief minister | |
| 18. |
Proclamation of emergency under article 352 is issued by which one of thefollowing? |
| A. | prime minister |
| B. | president |
| C. | defence minister |
| D. | home minister |
| Answer» C. defence minister | |
| 19. |
What is the maximum allowed duration between the last session of the dissolvedLok Sabha and the recalling of the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 2 months |
| B. | 4 months |
| C. | 5 months |
| D. | 6 months |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which Articles in the Constitution give provisions for the electoral system in ourcountry? |
| A. | articles 124-128 |
| B. | articles 324-329 |
| C. | articles 256-259 |
| D. | articles 274-279 |
| Answer» C. articles 256-259 | |
| 21. |
Which article of Indian constitution says that will be an election commission inIndia? |
| A. | article 124 |
| B. | article 342 |
| C. | article 324 |
| D. | article 115 |
| Answer» D. article 115 | |
| 22. |
Which of the following article deals with the election of the Vice-president? |
| A. | article 64 |
| B. | article 68 |
| C. | article 66 |
| D. | article 62 |
| Answer» D. article 62 | |
| 23. |
Which of the article deals with the grants in aid by the Union government to thestates? |
| A. | article 270 |
| B. | article 280 |
| C. | article 275 |
| D. | article 265 |
| Answer» D. article 265 | |
| 24. |
Which of the following is levied and collected by the Union government? |
| A. | custom duty |
| B. | excise duty |
| C. | estate duty |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Which of the following tax is levied and collected by the Union government but theproceeds are distributed between the Union and states? |
| A. | sales tax |
| B. | income tax |
| C. | estate duty |
| D. | land revenue |
| Answer» C. estate duty | |
| 26. |
The National Judiciary Appointments Commission (NJAC) consists of thefollowing persons? |
| A. | chief justice of india |
| B. | two senior most supreme court judges |
| C. | the union minister of law and justice |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Which of the following taxes are levied by the Union but are collected andappropriated by the states? |
| A. | stamp duties |
| B. | excise duties on medical and toilet materials |
| C. | sales tax |
| D. | a and b |
| Answer» B. excise duties on medical and toilet materials | |
| 28. |
Which of the following commission was appointed by the Central Government onUnion-State relations in 1983? |
| A. | sarkariya commission |
| B. | dutt commission |
| C. | setalvad commission |
| D. | rajamannar commission |
| Answer» B. dutt commission | |
| 29. |
Which article of the constitution of India provides the composition and jurisdictionof the Supreme Court of India? |
| A. | article 137-141 |
| B. | article 144 |
| C. | article 126 |
| D. | article 124 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of theSupreme Court? |
| A. | prime minister |
| B. | vice-president |
| C. | home minister |
| D. | president |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Who among the following shall communicate to the president all the decisions ofthe council of ministers under article 78? |
| A. | home minister |
| B. | prime minister |
| C. | attorney general |
| D. | finance minister |
| Answer» C. attorney general | |
| 32. |
The jurisdiction covering the Andaman and Nicobar islands falls under thesupervision of …? |
| A. | a circuit bench of the bombay high court at port blair |
| B. | a circuit bench of the madras high court at port blair |
| C. | a circuit bench of the kolkata high court at port blair |
| D. | a circuit bench of supreme court of india at port blair |
| Answer» D. a circuit bench of supreme court of india at port blair | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following article deals with the appointment of the PrimeMinister and other ministers? |
| A. | article 76 |
| B. | article 74 |
| C. | article 75 |
| D. | article 72 |
| Answer» D. article 72 | |
| 34. |
The number of judges can be altered in the Supreme Court by …? |
| A. | presidential order |
| B. | parliament by law |
| C. | supreme court by notification |
| D. | central government by |
| Answer» C. supreme court by notification | |
| 35. |
Jurisdiction of which among the following high courts covers the Union Territoryof Lakshadweep? |
| A. | tamil nadu high court |
| B. | kerala high court |
| C. | kolkata high court |
| D. | bombay high court |
| Answer» C. kolkata high court | |
| 36. |
The President of India can nominate ….members in Lok Sabha and… members inRajya Sabha? |
| A. | 12, 2 |
| B. | 2, 12 |
| C. | 2, 10 |
| D. | 10, 2 |
| Answer» D. 10, 2 | |
| 37. |
The Vice President of India is elected by the electoral collage consisting of themembers of ….? 1. Rajya Sabha 2. Lok Sabha 3. State Legislatures Choose the correct option from the codes given below: |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 1 & 2 |
| C. | only 2 & 3 |
| D. | only 1 & 4 |
| Answer» C. only 2 & 3 | |
| 38. |
Via which among the following amendments of the Constitution, the territories ofGoa, Daman & Diu were incorporated in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | constitution (10th) amendment act 1961 |
| B. | constitution (12th) amendment act 1962 |
| C. | constitution (14th) amendment act 1962 |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. constitution (14th) amendment act 1962 | |
| 39. |
Which among the following political party of India has an election symbol almostclose to the election symbol of Republican Party of USA? |
| A. | samajwadi party |
| B. | bahujan samaj party |
| C. | janta dal (united) |
| D. | telugudesam party |
| Answer» C. janta dal (united) | |
| 40. |
Which of the following were the first two states in India which establishedPanchayati Raj in 1956? |
| A. | rajasthan and maharastra |
| B. | rajasthan and andhra pradesh |
| C. | rajasthan and odisha |
| D. | rajasthan and punjab |
| Answer» C. rajasthan and odisha | |
| 41. |
Once a Budget has been presented in the Parliament, the government has to get all money bills related to the union budget passed within …? |
| A. | 30 days |
| B. | 60 days |
| C. | 75 days |
| D. | 90 days |
| Answer» D. 90 days | |
| 42. |
In which year, Goa was formally assimilated in the territories of India by 12thAmendment Act, which made Goa, Daman & Diu a Union Territory? |
| A. | 1960 . |
| B. | 1961 |
| C. | 1962 |
| D. | 1963 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
If a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party,he can be deemed to be disqualified Code: |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 and 4 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | only 2 |
| Answer» D. only 2 | |
| 44. |
The 52nd amendment to the constitution of India is most closely related to ………? |
| A. | extension of reservations in government jobs |
| B. | provision for special status to tripura |
| C. | provisions for increasing age of eligibility for voting |
| D. | provisions against political defections |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Attorney General and Solicitor General may resign by writing to each other Whichamong the above statements is / are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | both 1 & 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 46. |
Who among the following can remove the governor of a state fromoffice? |
| A. | legislativeassembly |
| B. | parliament |
| C. | president |
| D. | supreme court |
| Answer» D. supreme court | |
| 47. |
The Great Britain executives are chosen by the |
| A. | Political Parties |
| B. | Public |
| C. | Assembly |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» B. Public | |
| 48. |
How many member organizations of African unity, reformed as African Union AU? |
| A. | 40 members |
| B. | 45 members |
| C. | 50 members |
| D. | 53 members |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Which country plays central role in the World's politics? |
| A. | United States |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | China |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Which country is the world's only super power? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | United states |
| Answer» E. | |