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151.

The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

A. Political democracy
B. Social democracy
C. Gandhian democracy
D. Social and economic democracy
Answer» E.
152.

Which of the following writes/orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed

A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Habeas Corpus
D. Quo Warranto
Answer» E.
153.

The granting of fundamental rights to citizens aims at ensuring ?

A. Socialistic government
B. Individual liberty
C. An Independent judiciary
D. None of the above
Answer» C. An Independent judiciary
154.

In which year was the Supreme Court of India established?

A. 1951
B. 1949
C. 1950
D. 1947
Answer» D. 1947
155.

Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:

1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless, before the expiration of that period , it has been approved by the resolutions of both House of Parliament.

2. Financial Emergency can remain in operation for a maximum period of three years.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
156.

Andhra Pradesh was created as a linguistic state in

A. 1950
B. 1953
C. 1956
D. 1961
Answer» C. 1956
157.

Former Minister Ashwani Kumar has been awarded as Order of Rising Sun by which country ?

A. India
B. China
C. Iraq
D. Japan
Answer» E.
158.

Provisions regarding Municipalities and Panchayats was made in the Indian Constitution in which year?

A. 1991
B. 1993
C. 1995
D. 2000
Answer» C. 1995
159.

Administrators of Union Territories are responsible to the

A. Union Home Minister
B. Lok Sabha
C. President
D. Union Parliament
Answer» D. Union Parliament
160.

Which Commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?

A. Dhar Commission
B. Dass Commission
C. Shah Commission
D. Mahajan Commission
Answer» D. Mahajan Commission
161.

The Constitution of India was adopted on

A. 26th January, 1950
B. 26th January, 1949
C. 26th January, 1949
D. 15th August, 1947
Answer» D. 15th August, 1947
162.

How many languages have been listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?

A. 14
B. 15
C. 18
D. 25
Answer» D. 25
163.

Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory

A. Goa
B. Lakshadweep
C. Dadar
D. Chandigarh
Answer» B. Lakshadweep
164.

In which year was "Jana Gana Mana" adopted as the National Anthem ?

A. 1947
B. 1949
C. 1951
D. 1950
Answer» E.
165.

The brand name of 16 digit Unique identification number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be

A. Pehchan
B. Maadhyam
C. Aadhar
D. Aabhar
Answer» D. Aabhar
166.

Which House of Parliament is sometimes called the "House of Elders"?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Both
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Lok Sabha
167.

Which of the following ministry has turned down the proposal to rename West Bengal to Bangla ?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Ministry of Culture
D. Ministry of External Affairs
Answer» E.
168.

From the following languages listed in the Eighth schedule of the constitution pick out of the one which is official language of a state

A. Kashmiri
B. Urdu
C. Sindhi
D. Nepali
Answer» C. Sindhi
169.

When was the mandate that a candidate at an election should file with his nomination papers an affidavit recording the particulars of the spouse and the dependents, enforced at a General Electon for the first time?

A. Assembly elections held in Madhya Pradesh/chhattisgarh in Dec.2003
B. Assembly election held in Mizoram in Nov.2003
C. Assembly elections held in Himachal Pradesh in 2003
D. Assembly elections held in Rajasthan/Delhi in Dec.2003
Answer» D. Assembly elections held in Rajasthan/Delhi in Dec.2003
170.

Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Presidential Government

A. Rigid Constitution
B. Single Executive
C. Supremacy of the Legislature
D. Residual Powers of the state
Answer» C. Supremacy of the Legislature
171.

In India, the chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office in the same manner and on the same ground as :

A. A judge of the Supreme Court
B. The Chief Justice of a High Court
C. The Comptroller and Auditor-General
D. The Attorney General of India
Answer» B. The Chief Justice of a High Court
172.

Among the following States, which one was formed last

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Punjab
Answer» B. Gujarat
173.

Which of the following States is a member of the ' Seven Sisters '

A. West Bengal
B. Orissa
C. Tripura
D. Bihar
Answer» D. Bihar
174.

How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution

A. 395
B. 396
C. 398
D. 399
Answer» B. 396
175.

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
176.

Who considered the rights to Constitutional Remedies as very 'heart to soul ' of the Indian Constitution

A. M.K.Gandhi
B. J.L.Nehru
C. B.R Ambedkar
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
177.

The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was

A. Seven
B. Nine
C. Eleven
D. Thirteen
Answer» B. Nine
178.

A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after -

A. The Prime Minister has signed it
B. The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament
C. The President has given her/his assent
D. It is passed by both the Houses
Answer» D. It is passed by both the Houses
179.

What is the capital of Telangana?

A. Warangal
B. Hyderabad
C. Nizamabad
D. Adilabad
Answer» C. Nizamabad
180.

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
181.

The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Cabinet Secretary
D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer» C. Cabinet Secretary
182.

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
183.

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
184.

The Supreme Court of India was set up by the

A. Regulating Act, 1773
B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B.
185.

Who of the following presidents of India was the recipient of Bharata Rana Award before becoming the president of India ?

A. Rajendra Prasad
B. VV Giri
C. S. Radha Krishnana
D. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed
Answer» D. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed
186.

The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature shall be decided by the Governor after consultation with the

A. Chief Minister
B. Election Commission
C. Supreme Court
D. Public Service Commission
Answer» C. Supreme Court
187.

Nation Police Academy in Hyderabad is named after which of the following leaders ?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Sardar Vallabhai Patel
D. Lal Bahaddur sastry
Answer» D. Lal Bahaddur sastry
188.

The Constituent Assembly of India started functioning from

A. 9th December,1946
B. 1st January, 1947
C. 26th January, 1947
D. 15th August, 1947
Answer» B. 1st January, 1947
189.

Can a citizen approach a court for the enforcement of a Directive Principle?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Yes, on the fulfilment of certain conditions
D. The Government can move the courts but the citizen cannot
Answer» C. Yes, on the fulfilment of certain conditions
190.

The Constitution of India was completed on

A. Feb 11,1948
B. Nov 26, 1949
C. Jan 26, 1950
D. None of these
Answer» C. Jan 26, 1950
191.

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
192.

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. A Sovereign Democratic Republic
D. A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Answer» D. A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
193.

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.
194.

'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.
195.

' 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
196.

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
197.

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
198.

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
199.

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
200.

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