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| 1. |
Who was the first Indian President to fly in a combat aircraft? |
| A. | Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| C. | Kocheril Raman Narayanan |
| D. | A.P.J.Abdul Kalam |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Who was the Indian Presidents was youngest to assume office? |
| A. | Ramaswamy Venkataraman |
| B. | |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Who had the shortest tenure as Indian President among the following? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| C. | Zakir Husain |
| D. | Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» D. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 4. |
Who had the longest tenure as Indian President among the following? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| C. | Zakir Husain |
| D. | Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Who had the longest tenure as Indian MP from same constituency amongst the following? |
| A. | Dr. P. Pookunhikoya |
| B. | P.M. Sayeed |
| C. | Indrajit Gupta |
| D. | Somnath Chatterjee |
| Answer» C. Indrajit Gupta | |
| 6. |
first vice president of India was? |
| A. | Dr. S.Radhakrishnan |
| B. | Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| C. | Gopal Swarup Pathak |
| D. | Ramaswamy Venkataraman |
| Answer» B. Dr. Zakir Hussain | |
| 7. |
the chairman of Committee to Review Working of the Constitution (CRWC) which was constituted in 2000 was? |
| A. | Justice M.N.Venkatachaliah |
| B. | Justice B.P.Jeevan Reddy |
| C. | Justice R.S.Sarkaria |
| D. | Justice Kottappally Punnaya |
| Answer» B. Justice B.P.Jeevan Reddy | |
| 8. |
The oldest political party in India is? |
| A. | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| B. | Indian National Congress |
| C. | Communist Party of India |
| D. | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Answer» C. Communist Party of India | |
| 9. |
India adopt a written constitution in the year... |
| A. | November 26, 1949 |
| B. | January 26, 1950 |
| C. | January 1, 1997 |
| D. | January 1, 1999 |
| Answer» B. January 26, 1950 | |
| 10. |
The Attorney-General of India is appointed by________ |
| A. | The president of India |
| B. | The Prime Minister |
| C. | The Chief Justice of India |
| D. | The UPSC |
| Answer» B. The Prime Minister | |
| 11. |
Social Rights will not include _____ of the following? |
| A. | Adivasi |
| B. | Women |
| C. | Care for Political Section |
| D. | Children |
| Answer» D. Children | |
| 12. |
The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1971 |
| C. | 1972 |
| D. | 1973 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by |
| A. | the people |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | elected members of the legislative assembly |
| D. | elected members of the legislative council |
| Answer» D. elected members of the legislative council | |
| 14. |
The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because |
| A. | it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution |
| B. | it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution |
| C. | the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
The preamble says that the state in India will assure the dignity of the individual. The constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing |
| A. | equal fundamental rights to each citizen |
| B. | the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual |
| C. | just and humane conditions of work to each individual |
| D. | equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex |
| Answer» B. the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual | |
| 16. |
The pension of a high court judge is charged to the |
| A. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | Consolidated Fund of the state where he last served |
| C. | Consolidated Funds of the different states where he has served |
| D. | Contingency Fund of India |
| Answer» B. Consolidated Fund of the state where he last served | |
| 17. |
The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is |
| A. | 25 years |
| B. | 21 years |
| C. | 18 years |
| D. | 35 years |
| Answer» B. 21 years | |
| 18. |
The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of |
| A. | 4 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 3 years |
| Answer» C. 6 years | |
| 19. |
The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a High Court is |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 6 | |
| 20. |
The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers |
| A. | at all times |
| B. | only during national emergency |
| C. | during national emergency as well as constitutional emergency as well in a state |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. only during national emergency | |
| 21. |
Preamble enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity - ideals inspired by the |
| A. | Russian Revolution |
| B. | Irish Revolution |
| C. | French Revolution |
| D. | US Constitution |
| Answer» D. US Constitution | |
| 22. |
The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Judiciary |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» C. Rajya Sabha | |
| 23. |
The Parliament can restrict or abrogate by law, fundamental rights with respect to |
| A. | the members of the armed forces |
| B. | the forces charged with the maintenance of public order |
| C. | the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of intelligence |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by |
| A. | any five citizens of India |
| B. | any five members of the Parliament |
| C. | any one member of the Electoral College |
| D. | any ten members of the Electoral College |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
The members of the parliamentary committee |
| A. | are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister |
| B. | are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker |
| C. | are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» D. both (b) and (c) | |
| 26. |
The president can dismiss a member of the council of ministers |
| A. | on his own |
| B. | on the recommendation of the prime ministers |
| C. | only under emergency conditions |
| D. | with the consent of the speaker |
| Answer» C. only under emergency conditions | |
| 27. |
The president demand for further reforms, attended with the dislocation caused by the non-cooperation movement, led the British government to appoint a Statutory Commission in 1927. This commission was headed by |
| A. | Sri John Simon |
| B. | Lord Chelmsford |
| C. | Lord Minto |
| D. | E.S. Montague |
| Answer» B. Lord Chelmsford | |
| 28. |
The office of the president can fall vacant due to |
| A. | resignation |
| B. | death |
| C. | removal |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term |
| A. | of six years |
| B. | determined by the state legislative assembly of a state |
| C. | of four years |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. determined by the state legislative assembly of a state | |
| 30. |
The power to decide an election petition is vested in the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | High courts |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» D. Election Commission | |
| 31. |
The members of the panchayat are |
| A. | nominated by the district officer |
| B. | the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies |
| C. | nominated by local self-government minister of the state |
| D. | nominated by the block development organization |
| Answer» C. nominated by local self-government minister of the state | |
| 32. |
The Objectives Resolution which laid down the main objectives to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by |
| A. | Sardar Patel |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | K.M. Munshi |
| D. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| Answer» C. K.M. Munshi | |
| 33. |
The position of a chief minister is |
| A. | similar to that of the prime minister |
| B. | identical to that of the president |
| C. | a combination of the position of the prime minister and president |
| D. | not constitutional |
| Answer» B. identical to that of the president | |
| 34. |
The president can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses, pending authorization by Parliament, from |
| A. | the Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | the Contingency Fund |
| C. | both the above funds |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. both the above funds | |
| 35. |
The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is |
| A. | an effective, hones government |
| B. | socialist government |
| C. | active opposition |
| D. | adequate resources |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
The president can expend out of the Contingency Fund of India |
| A. | only with the approval of the Parliament |
| B. | without the approval of the Parliamt |
| C. | only in the case of the national calamities |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. only in the case of the national calamities | |
| 37. |
The president can dissolve the Lok Sabha on |
| A. | advice of the prime minister |
| B. | advice of the chief justice of India |
| C. | recommendation of Lok Sabha |
| D. | recommendation of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. advice of the chief justice of India | |
| 38. |
The members of Lok Sabha are |
| A. | directly elected by the people |
| B. | indirectly elected |
| C. | nominated |
| D. | partly elected and partly nominated |
| Answer» B. indirectly elected | |
| 39. |
The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the |
| A. | chief justice of India |
| B. | president |
| C. | chief justice of high court |
| D. | speaker of legislative assembly |
| Answer» D. speaker of legislative assembly | |
| 40. |
The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list |
| A. | if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of national importance |
| B. | if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject with regard to those states |
| C. | for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its |
| A. | advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | appellate jurisdiction |
| C. | original jurisdiction |
| D. | constitutional jurisdiction |
| Answer» D. constitutional jurisdiction | |
| 42. |
The minimum age required to become a member of Rajya Sabha is |
| A. | 21 years |
| B. | 25 years |
| C. | 30 years |
| D. | 35 years |
| Answer» D. 35 years | |
| 43. |
The president can be impeached for |
| A. | violating the constitution |
| B. | disregarding Parliament |
| C. | for not taking the prime minister's advice |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. disregarding Parliament | |
| 44. |
The preamble to our constitution provided that India is |
| A. | a sovereign, socialist and democratic republic |
| B. | a sovereign, socialist, secular and democrati |
| C. | a sovereign republic with a socialist pattern of society |
| D. | a socialist, secular and democratic republic |
| Answer» C. a sovereign republic with a socialist pattern of society | |
| 45. |
The national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947 and was presented to the nation at the midnight session of the Assembly on 14th August 1947 on behalf of |
| A. | the minorities of India |
| B. | the National Integration Council |
| C. | the women of India |
| D. | the people of India |
| Answer» D. the people of India | |
| 46. |
The president convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with |
| A. | the speaker |
| B. | the prime minister |
| C. | the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha | |
| 47. |
The parliament can legislate on the subject in the state list |
| A. | if the President issues an order authorizing it to do so |
| B. | if the Supreme Court of India gives authority to the Parliament of India in this regard |
| C. | if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the national interest |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 48. |
The president can be removed from his office before the expiry of his normal term only on the recommendation of |
| A. | the Supreme Court |
| B. | the chief justice of India |
| C. | council of ministers |
| D. | the two Houses of Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
The office of the prime minister of India |
| A. | rests on coronations |
| B. | is created by the Parliament |
| C. | is created by the constitution |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 50. |
The Fundamental Rights as contained in our Constitution are grouped under ______ categories |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |