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2101.

The Fundamental Rights as contained in our Constitution are grouped under ______ categories

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» C. 7
2102.

Uttarakhand ' State came into existence on

A. Nov 1, 2000
B. Nov 9, 2000
C. Nov 10, 2000
D. Jan 1, 2008
Answer» C. Nov 10, 2000
2103.

Who has been appointed as the new economic affairs secretary in the Union Finance Ministry ?

A. N. K. Sinha
B. Tapan Ray
C. Subhash C. Garg
D. Kirti Singh
Answer» D. Kirti Singh
2104.

The fundamental rights of Indian citizens can be suspended by the

A. Supreme Court of India
B. Union Parliament
C. President of India
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
2105.

Point out which from the following is NOT a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a Fundamental Right

A. Right to life
B. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
C. Protection of personal liberty
D. Right to permanent housing
Answer» E.
2106.

Girglani Committee was appointed to examine

A. Surplus funds of Telangana
B. Violation of 610 G.O
C. Role of Political parties
D. Farmers suicides
Answer» C. Role of Political parties
2107.

'AADHAR' is a programme

A. To help senior citizens
B. To provide nutritional support to adolescent woman
C. To train people for social defence
D. To provide identity to Indian residents
Answer» E.
2108.

The power to curve out a new state is vested in

A. The Parliament
B. The President
C. The Council of MInisters
D. States Reorganisation Commission
Answer» B. The President
2109.

Who of the following threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly along with Bhagat Singh ?

A. B.K. Dutt
B. Sukhdev
C. Jatin Das
D. Rajguru
Answer» B. Sukhdev
2110.

Although Union List, State List and Concurrent List cover the entire legislative business, yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere, who will legislate on that item

A. Parliament only
B. State Legislature only
C. Both a and b
D. Neither a nor b
Answer» B. State Legislature only
2111.

Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its cosideration by the Lok Sabha for a minimum period of _____

A. one year
B. one month
C. Fourteen days
D. seven days
Answer» D. seven days
2112.

What is the minimum age required to become a member of Rajya Sabha?

A. 21 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Answer» D. 35 years
2113.

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is appointed by the

A. Prime Minister
B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. President
D. Union Finance Minister
Answer» C. President
2114.

The idea of including the Emergency provisions in the Constitution of india has been borrowed from the_________

A. Constitution of Canada
B. Weimar Constitution of Germany
C. Constitution of Ireland
D. Constitution of USA
Answer» C. Constitution of Ireland
2115.

Political right does NOT include which of the following

A. Right to Vote
B. Right to Life
C. Right to contest in election
D. Right against exploitation
Answer» C. Right to contest in election
2116.

Which one of the following motion can the Council of Ministers of India move?

A. No Confidence Motion
B. Censure Motion
C. Adjournment Motion
D. Confidence Motion
Answer» E.
2117.

The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages

A. Greater adaptability
B. Strong State
C. Greater participation by the people
D. Lesser chances of authoritarianism
Answer» C. Greater participation by the people
2118.

Which is the second largest judicial complex in the world ?

A. Madras Highcourt
B. Gauhati Highcourt
C. Delhi Highcourt
D. Mumbai Highcourt
Answer» B. Gauhati Highcourt
2119.

The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the ________

A. Union Government
B. State Government
C. Union and State Governments
D. Neither Union nor State Governments
Answer» D. Neither Union nor State Governments
2120.

Indian federal system is greatly influenced by the federal system in

A. Canada
B. Australia
C. United States
D. U.S.S.R.
Answer» B. Australia
2121.

Age of a Candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than

A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. 26 years
Answer» D. 26 years
2122.

The Contingency Fund of India has been placed at the disposal of the

A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Comptroller and Auditor-Genera
D. Home Ministry
Answer» C. Comptroller and Auditor-Genera
2123.

When was the Supreme Court of India first inaugurated ?

A. 28th January, 1950
B. 26th November, 1949
C. 30th January, 1949
D. 15th August, 1947
Answer» B. 26th November, 1949
2124.

When was the wealth tax first introduced in India ?

A. 1948
B. 1957
C. 1976
D. 1991
Answer» C. 1976
2125.

What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26 January, 1950 when the constitution was inaugurated?

A. A Democratic Republic
B. A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
C. Sovereign Democratic Republic
D. Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Answer» D. Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
2126.

The Number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was:

A. Seven
B. Nine
C. Eleven
D. Thirteen
Answer» B. Nine
2127.

Who among the following is the Chairman of the National Integration Council?

A. The president
B. The Vice-President
C. The Vice-President
D. The Prime Minister
Answer» D. The Prime Minister
2128.

Which of these is NOT included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution

A. Right to freedom to speech
B. Right to equality before law
C. Right to Constitutional remedies
D. Right to equal wages for equal work
Answer» E.
2129.

The Supreme Court of India was set up by the

A. Regulating Act, 1773
B. Pitts India Act, 1784
C. Charter Act, 1813
D. Charter Act,1833
Answer» B. Pitts India Act, 1784
2130.

Who was the only Lok Sabha Speaker to have become the President of India

A. VV Giri
B. Zail Singh
C. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D. S.Radhakrishnan
Answer» D. S.Radhakrishnan
2131.

The English Crown is an example of

A. Real executive
B. Quasi-real executive
C. Normal executive
D. Nominated executive
Answer» D. Nominated executive
2132.

Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed

A. Britain
B. Belgium
C. France
D. Switzerland
Answer» B. Belgium
2133.

Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government

A. China
B. USA
C. Cuba
D. Belgium
Answer» C. Cuba
2134.

When a Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Indian Parliament , it has to be passed by____

A. a simple majority of members present and voting
B. Three-fourths majority of members present and voting
C. Two-thirds majority of the House
D. Absolute majority of the total membership of the Houses
Answer» B. Three-fourths majority of members present and voting
2135.

At which of its session, did the Congress officially accept the ' Socialistic Pattern of society '

A. Bombay Session of 1953
B. Avadi Session of 1955
C. Calcutta Session of 1957
D. Nagpur Session of 1959
Answer» C. Calcutta Session of 1957
2136.

How many Sessions of the Indian Constituent Assembly were conducted for the formulation of Indian Constitution

A. 7
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
Answer» C. 12
2137.

Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights

A. A decree
B. An ordinance
C. A notification
D. A Writ
Answer» E.
2138.

Civil equality implies

A. Equality before law
B. Equality of opportunity
C. Equal distribution of wealth
D. Equal right to participate in the affairs of the State
Answer» B. Equality of opportunity
2139.

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with ' Fundamental Rights '

A. Part I
B. Part II
C. Part III
D. Part IV
Answer» D. Part IV
2140.

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayati Raj

A. Article 36
B. Article 39
C. Article 40
D. Article 48
Answer» D. Article 48
2141.

Who was the chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly

A. Dr. B.R Ambedkar
B. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Dr.Rajendra Prasad
D. Sardar Patel
Answer» E.
2142.

Which High Court for the first time in India declared "Bandh" as illegal

A. Allahabad High Court
B. Gujarat High Court
C. Kerala High Court
D. Rajasthan High Coutrt
Answer» D. Rajasthan High Coutrt
2143.

By which Act was the Public Service Commission established for the first time in India ?

A. Government of India Act, 1919
B. Government of India Act, 1935
C. Indian Council Act, 1909
D. Indian Council Act, 1892
Answer» B. Government of India Act, 1935
2144.

Who certifies a bill to be a Money bill in india?

A. Finance Minister
B. President
C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Prime Minister
Answer» D. Prime Minister
2145.

The Presidential Government operates on the principle of

A. Division of powers between centre and state
B. Centralisation of Powers
C. Balance of powers
D. Separartion of powers
Answer» E.
2146.

How many members were Initially there in the Constituent assembly of India

A. 300
B. 304
C. 308
D. 310
Answer» B. 304
2147.

Which of the following official documents is related with India

A. White paper
B. Green Paper
C. Yellow Book
D. Blue Book
Answer» B. Green Paper
2148.

In which state, the President's Rule was first imposed in India

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Assam
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» B. Bihar
2149.

The instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the constitution of India in the year 1950 as

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles of the state Policy
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Emergency provisions
Answer» E.
2150.

In Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the

A. Judiciary
B. Legislature
C. Election Commission
D. Union Public Service Commission
Answer» C. Election Commission