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551.

The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when-

A. he State Cabinet' of Ministers resigns
B. he Governor of the State dies
C. he elections are announced
D. here is a Constitutional breakdown
Answer» E.
552.

Which article specifies Imposition of President's Rule in States?

A. rticle 356
B. rticle 343
C. rticle 51(A)
D. rticle 80
Answer» B. rticle 343
553.

Which of the sets of Articles deal with 'Emergency Provision'?

A. rticles 32 and 226
B. rticles 350 and 351
C. rticles 352, 356 and 360
D. rticles 335, 336 and 337
Answer» D. rticles 335, 336 and 337
554.

An amendment of the constitution may be initiated-

A. y introduction by the President of India
B. y introduction of a Bill in Rajya Sabha
C. y the Governors of States
D. y the introduction of a bill in either Houseof Parliament
Answer» E.
555.

Which among the following can be amended only by special majority in India?

A. dmission of New State
B. alaries and allowances of Member ofParliament
C. llowances of the President
D. mendment of the Constitution via article
Answer» E.
556.

By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

A. 2nd
B. 4th
C. 1st
D. 3rd
Answer» D. 3rd
557.

The President of India can issue a proclamation of National Emergency only on the written recommendation of-

A. he Prime Minister
B. he Cabinet consisting of only CabinetMinisters of the Union
C. he Council of Ministers of the Union
D. arliament
Answer» C. he Council of Ministers of the Union
558.

Which of the following constitutional Amendment is known as "Mini constitution"-

A. th Constitutional Amendment Act 1956
B. 4th Constitutional Amendment Act 1971
C. 2nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976
D. 4th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978
Answer» D. 4th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978
559.

Which of th e following amendment act is related to goods and services tax (GST)?

A. 01st
B. 18th
C. 57th
D. 4th
Answer» B. 18th
560.

During Financial Emergency all money bills passed by the state legislature are to be reserved for the consideration of the-

A. overnor
B. rime Minister
C. arliament
D. resident
Answer» E.
561.

Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?

A. riginal Jurisdiction
B. rit Jurisdiction
C. ppellate Jurisdiction
D. dvisory Jurisdiction
Answer» C. ppellate Jurisdiction
562.

Which is the last appellate court-

A. igh court
B. istrict court
C. ivil court
D. upreme court
Answer» E.
563.

An appeal to the High Court lies in case the Session Court has awarded the punishment of-

A. ne year or more
B. wo years or more
C. hree years or more
D. our years or more
Answer» E.
564.

Chief Justic of the Supreme Court is appointed by the-

A. peaker of the Lok Sabha
B. hairman of the Rajya Sabha
C. rime Minister
D. resident
Answer» E.
565.

What is the meaning of "Public Interest Litigation"?

A. nything of public interest
B. case brought by victim to court, involvingpublic interest
C. case brought by anyone to court involvingpublic interest
D. directive issued by Supreme Courtinvolving public interest
Answer» D. directive issued by Supreme Courtinvolving public interest
566.

The retired judges of Supreme court are restricted to practice advocacy in-

A. ny court except Supreme Court
B. ny court of India
C. ny court below High Court
D. ny civil Court
Answer» C. ny court below High Court
567.

The Superme Court at Calcutta was established by-

A. egulating Act of 1773
B. itts India Act of 1784
C. harter Act of 1793
D. harter Act of 1813
Answer» B. itts India Act of 1784
568.

What is the main function of judiciary-

A. o make law
B. xecution of law
C. djudication of law
D. o apply law
Answer» D. o apply law
569.

The law framed by Judiciary is called-

A. rdinary law
B. ase law
C. ule of law
D. dministrative law
Answer» C. ule of law
570.

The States reorganization in 1956 created-

A. 7 States and 6 Union Territories
B. 7 States and 9 Union Territories
C. 4 States and 6 Union Territories
D. 5 States and 9 Union Territories
Answer» D. 5 States and 9 Union Territories
571.

Which of the following categories of citizens of the prescribed age may be registered as a voter?

A. ankrupt
B. onvicted for certain crimes or corruption
C. on-resident citizens
D. entally unsound
Answer» D. entally unsound
572.

Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?

A. est Bangal
B. ndhra Pradesh
C. amil Nadu
D. erala
Answer» C. amil Nadu
573.

By which of the following modes can citizenship be acquired in India?i. By birth, ii. Hereditary, iii. By Registration, iv. By Request

A. and ii
B. , ii, and iii
C. i and iii
D. v, ii and iii
Answer» C. i and iii
574.

In India, which kind of emergency has been imposed only once-

A. nternal disturbance emergency
B. resident's rule
C. xternal situation emergency
D. inancial emergency
Answer» B. resident's rule
575.

Which period below depicts internal emergency in India under article 352?

A. 6th June, 1974 to 23rd March, 1976
B. 5th June, 1975 to 21st March, 1977
C. 0th June, 1975 to 20th March, 1977
D. 1st June, 1976 to 21st March, 1974
Answer» C. 0th June, 1975 to 20th March, 1977
576.

A proclamation of emergency, under Article-352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the parliament within-

A. ne month
B. wo months
C. our months
D. ix months
Answer» B. wo months
577.

If the President declares emergency then this proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within-

A. year
B. Months
C. Months
D. Months
Answer» E.
578.

Which year did President declare National emergency on internal dispute-

A. 962
B. 965
C. 971
D. 975
Answer» E.
579.

Under which Article of the constitution, the President of India can declare the financial emergency-

A. rticle 360
B. rticle 356
C. rticle 364
D. rticle 352
Answer» B. rticle 356
580.

Financial Emergency can be declared by applying-

A. rticle-360
B. rticle-361
C. rtilce-370
D. rticle-371
Answer» B. rticle-361
581.

The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended-

A. y the State Legislatures acting together
B. y the Parliament alone
C. ith the joint approval of the Parliament andState Legislatures
D. nly on ratification by half of the States
Answer» C. ith the joint approval of the Parliament andState Legislatures
582.

How many times have the President declared National emergency-

A. nce
B. wice
C. hrice
D. ever
Answer» D. ever
583.

In case State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every-

A. months
B. year
C. years
D. years
Answer» B. year
584.

What is the maximum period upto which a proclamation issued by the President under Article-356 of the Constitution and approved/extended by the Parliament may, normally, remain in force?

A. ix months
B. ne year
C. wo years
D. ntill it is repealed by the Parliament
Answer» B. ne year
585.

What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?

A. ithin one month
B. ithin two months
C. ithin four months
D. ithin six months
Answer» B. ithin two months
586.

Which of the following feature of the Indian constitution cannot be amended under article 368-

A. overeignty, Territorial integrity, Redel'alsystem, Judicial review
B. overeignty, Territorial integrity,Parliamentary form of government
C. udicial review, and Federal system
D. overeignty, Territorial integrity, Federalsystem, Judicial review, and Parliamentary form
Answer» E.
587.

_______ amends the Constitution.

A. inistry of Defence
B. rime Minister's Office
C. arliament
D. ecurities and Exchange Board of India
Answer» D. ecurities and Exchange Board of India
588.

The National Emergency in India can be declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through-

A. rticle-352
B. rticle-356
C. rticle-360
D. rticle-368
Answer» B. rticle-356
589.

Under which Article of the constitution can an Emergency be declared in India on account of war or external aggression?

A. rticle-356
B. rticle-353
C. rticle-352
D. rticle-354
Answer» C. rticle-352
590.

Under which article of constitution, proclamation of National Emergency is declared-

A. rticle 352
B. rticle 356
C. rticle 360
D. rticle 361
Answer» B. rticle 356
591.

The pension of the judge of High Court is charged on-

A. ublic account of State
B. onsolidated Fund of India
C. ublic Accounts of India
D. onsolidated Fund of State
Answer» C. ublic Accounts of India
592.

Article-231 of the Indian Constitution "Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States" deals with?

A. he State Government
B. he Directive Principles of State Policy
C. he Union Government
D. he fundamental rghts of the Indian Citizen
Answer» B. he Directive Principles of State Policy
593.

Article-228 of the Indian Constitution "Transfer of certain cases to High Court" deals with?

A. he Directive Principles of State Policy
B. he State Government
C. he Union Government
D. he fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
Answer» C. he Union Government
594.

A proceeding under Article-226 in case of detention of a person is a-

A. ivil proceeding
B. riminal proceeding
C. udicial proceeding
D. tatutory proceeding
Answer» C. udicial proceeding
595.

Who is empowered to transfer a Judge from one High Court to another High Court ?

A. hief Justice of India
B. resident of India
C. aw Minister of India
D. he Union Cabinet
Answer» C. aw Minister of India
596.

Which amendment act raised the age of retirement for judges of High Court to 62 from 60?

A. 2th
B. 5th
C. 0th
D. 52th
Answer» C. 0th
597.

The Judge of the High Court hold office-

A. uring the pleasure of the Chief Justice ofIndia
B. ill they have attained 62 years of age
C. ill they have attained 65 years of age
D. s long as they desire
Answer» C. ill they have attained 65 years of age
598.

The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and Vice-President. This is its-

A. riginal Jurisdiction
B. ppellate Jurisdiction
C. dvisory Jurisdiction
D. iscellaneous Jurisdiction
Answer» B. ppellate Jurisdiction
599.

The Supreme Court of India was set up-

A. y the Constitution
B. y the law of parliament
C. y a Presidential Order
D. y the Act of 1947
Answer» B. y the law of parliament
600.

The Supreme Court of India has-

A. riginal Jurisdiction
B. onsultative Jurisdiction
C. ppellate and Consultative Jurisdiction
D. riginal, Appellate and ConsultativeJurisdiction
Answer» E.