The parliament works through committees which

ensure that the parliament strictly adheres to the provision of the constitution and the prescribed parliamentary procedure

help the government in the formulation of policy

exercise effective control over government on a regular and continuing basis

ensure that the parliament strictly adheres to the provision of the constitution and the prescribed parliamentary procedure

The preamble declares India as a sovereign state which implies

ndia is free to conduct her internal affairs

ndia is free to conduct her external affairs

India is free to conduct here internal as well as external affairs

The preamble enshrines certain ideals that were first spelt out in

the speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of Ravi when he called for Purana Swaraj

a resolution adopted at the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress

the Objectives Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly

The members of the standing committee are taken from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the ratio of

equal members for both the Houses

The member of a State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehavior only after an enquiry has been conducted by the

committee appointed by the president

The phrase 'procedure established by the law' means

judges in India can question the fairness or validity of an undue law even if it is within the limits of the constitution

the judges in India cannot question the fairness or validity of a law, provided it is within the limits of the constitution

judges in India can question the fairness or validity of an undue law even if it is within the limits of the constitution

judges in India can declare a law invalid simply because in their opinion the law is not due or is unjust

The president can be impeached for

for not taking the prime ministers advice

The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list

if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of national importance

if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject with regard to those states

for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers

The pension of a high court judge is charged to the

Consolidated Fund of the state where he last served

Consolidated Funds of the different states where he has served

Which among the following is not true about the Notified Area Committee ?

It is an area which does not necessarily fulfill all the conditions for the constitution of the municipality

]It is created in an area which is fast developing and where new industries are set up

All the members are appointed by the state government

Notified Area Committee is constituted by an act of legislatures

Which among the following committee was appointed by the government of India in 1986 to revitalize panchayati raj institutions for democracy and development ?

The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

For removal of a Governor from office, the President seeks advice from __:

Chief Minister of the concerned state

The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands comes under the jurisdiction of a __:

Circuit bench of the Supreme Court at Port Blair

Circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair

Circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair

Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair

Circuit bench of the Supreme Court at Port Blair

The number of judges can be altered in the Supreme Court by __:

Central Government by notification

The jurisdiction covering the Andaman and Nicobar islands falls under the supervision of __:

A circuit bench of Supreme Court of India at Port Blair

A circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair

A circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair

A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair

A circuit bench of Supreme Court of India at Port Blair

2472 + Mcqs in Indian Politics Page 45 McqOptions

2201.	The parliament works through committees which
A.	help the government in the formulation of policy
B.	exercise effective control over government on a regular and continuing basis
C.	ensure that the parliament strictly adheres to the provision of the constitution and the prescribed parliamentary procedure
D.	both (a) and (b)
Answer» C. ensure that the parliament strictly adheres to the provision of the constitution and the prescribed parliamentary procedure

Discussion

2202.	The preamble declares India as a sovereign state which implies
A.	ndia is free to conduct her internal affairs
B.	ndia is free to conduct her external affairs
C.	India is free to conduct here internal as well as external affairs
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

2203.	The Nagaland State of India cannot be termed as a state because it lacks
A.	22nd January 1947
B.	26th November 1946
C.	1st October 1948
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. 26th November 1946

Discussion

2204.	The preamble enshrines certain ideals that were first spelt out in
A.	the speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of Ravi when he called for Purana Swaraj
B.	the Nehru report
C.	a resolution adopted at the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress
D.	the Objectives Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly
Answer» E.

Discussion

2205.	The members of the standing committee are taken from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the ratio of
A.	two and one respectively
B.	three and one respectively
C.	four and one respectively
D.	equal members for both the Houses
Answer» B. three and one respectively

Discussion

2206.	The member of a State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehavior only after an enquiry has been conducted by the
A.	Supreme Court of India
B.	High Court of the state
C.	committee appointed by the president
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. High Court of the state

Discussion

2207.	The national anthem was written by
A.	Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.	Rabindranath Tagore
C.	Sarat Chandra Chatterjee
D.	Aurobindo Ghosh
Answer» C. Sarat Chandra Chatterjee

Discussion

2208.	The phrase 'procedure established by the law' means
A.	the judges in India cannot question the fairness or validity of a law, provided it is within the limits of the constitution
B.	judges in India can question the fairness or validity of an undue law even if it is within the limits of the constitution
C.	judges in India can declare a law invalid simply because in their opinion the law is not due or is unjust
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. judges in India can question the fairness or validity of an undue law even if it is within the limits of the constitution

Discussion

2209.	The name of the union given in the Constitution is
A.	industan or Bharatavarsha
B.	India or Hindustan
C.	India or Bharat
D.	Bharatadesh or India
Answer» D. Bharatadesh or India

Discussion

2210.	The president can be impeached for
A.	violating the constitution
B.	disregarding Parliament
C.	for not taking the prime ministers advice
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. disregarding Parliament

Discussion

2211.	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

Discussion

2212.	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.

Discussion

2213.	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

Discussion

2214.	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

Discussion

2215.	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.

Discussion

2216.	Which of the following plans aimed at improving the standard of living?
A.	Third Plan
B.	Fourth Plan
C.	Fifth Plan
D.	Sixth Plan
Answer» C. Fifth Plan

Discussion

2217.	The power to vote money for public expenditure vests in __: 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. Legislative Assembly 4. Legislative Council Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
A.	Only 1 & 2
B.	Only 1 & 3
C.	Only 1, 2, & 3
D.	1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer» C. Only 1, 2, & 3

Discussion

2218.	According to the provisions of which article of the Indian Constitution that the Parliament can create a new all India service, if a resolution is passed by Rajya Sabha?
A.	Article 315
B.	Article 312
C.	Article 320
D.	Article 345
Answer» C. Article 320

Discussion

2219.	Which of the following commissions was formed in 1983 to recommend the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments ?
A.	Kalelkar Commission
B.	Sarkaria Commission
C.	Narendran Commission
D.	Mandal Commission
Answer» C. Narendran Commission

Discussion

2220.	Which among the following is not true about the Notified Area Committee ?
A.	It is an area which does not necessarily fulfill all the conditions for the constitution of the municipality
B.	]It is created in an area which is fast developing and where new industries are set up
C.	All the members are appointed by the state government
D.	Notified Area Committee is constituted by an act of legislatures
Answer» E.

Discussion

2221.	Which among the following committee was appointed by the government of India in 1986 to revitalize panchayati raj institutions for democracy and development ?
A.	L.M.Singhvi Committee
B.	G.V.K. Rao Committee
C.	Ashok Mehta Committee
D.	The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Answer» B. G.V.K. Rao Committee

Discussion

2222.	A National emergency on the grounds of security threat is proclaimed under which among the following articles?
A.	Article 344
B.	Article 352
C.	Article 367
D.	Article 301
Answer» C. Article 367

Discussion

2223.	Which among the following is the middle unit of Three Tier Panchayati Raj System?
A.	Gram Panchayat
B.	Panchayat Samiti
C.	Zila Parishad
D.	Gram Sabha
Answer» C. Zila Parishad

Discussion

2224.	The current strength of judges in India’s supreme court is 30. What is the maximum (sanctioned) strength of Supreme Court including the Chief Justice of India?
A.	31
B.	33
C.	35
D.	30
Answer» B. 33

Discussion

2225.	Which among the following state is not a part of the Eastern Zonal Council?
A.	West Bengal
B.	Bihar
C.	Odisha
D.	Assam
Answer» E.

Discussion

2226.	Who among the following can dismiss Governor of a state from his office?
A.	State Legislative Assembly
B.	Parliament
C.	President
D.	None of them
Answer» D. None of them

Discussion

2227.	For removal of a Governor from office, the President seeks advice from __:
A.	Council of Ministers
B.	Supreme Court
C.	Chief Minister of the concerned state
D.	None of them
Answer» E.

Discussion

2228.	Practically, the ‘real executive authority ‘ is vested in a state in ___:
A.	Governor
B.	Legislative Council
C.	Legislative Assembly
D.	Council of Ministers
Answer» E.

Discussion

2229.	Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 makes provisions for a 3-tier system of Panchayati 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

Discussion

2230.	By which among the following amendments of constitution, Delhi was made the National Capital Territory?
A.	63rd
B.	69th
C.	74th
D.	75th
Answer» C. 74th

Discussion

2231.	Constitution of India makes provisions for a person to become judge of supreme court if he/ she has practiced as an advocate in High Court for a minimum period of __:
A.	10 Years
B.	15 Years
C.	12 Years
D.	8 Years
Answer» B. 15 Years

Discussion

2232.	Current sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India is __:
A.	20
B.	25
C.	30
D.	31
Answer» E.

Discussion

2233.	Lakshadweep is subject to the Jurisdiction of which among the following high courts?
A.	Madras High Court
B.	Kerala High Court
C.	Kolkata High Court
D.	Bombay High Court
Answer» C. Kolkata High Court

Discussion

2234.	The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands comes under the jurisdiction of a __:
A.	Circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair
B.	Circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair
C.	Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair
D.	Circuit bench of the Supreme Court at Port Blair
Answer» D. Circuit bench of the Supreme Court at Port Blair

Discussion

2235.	The President of India can nominate to how many members to Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha respectively?
A.	10, 3
B.	12, 2
C.	10, 2
D.	12, 3
Answer» C. 10, 2

Discussion

2236.	Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign by giving in writing to __:
A.	President
B.	Prime Minister
C.	Leader of House
D.	Each Other
Answer» E.

Discussion

2237.	A member of a State Public Service Commission can be appointed and removed respectively by __:
A.	Governor, Governor
B.	Governor, President
C.	President, Governor
D.	President, President
Answer» C. President, Governor

Discussion

2238.	With reference to the executive power in a state in India, which among the following statements is / are correct? 1. Executive power of the state is vested in Governor 2. Real executive authority in a state is Council of Ministers 3. All executive decisions in a state are taken in the name of Chief Minister Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
A.	Only 1 & 2
B.	Only 2 & 3
C.	Only 3
D.	1, 2 & 3
Answer» B. Only 2 & 3

Discussion

2239.	With reference to the State Legislative Council in India, which among the following statements is / are correct? 1. The Legislative Council is a continuing House & two-third of the members retire in two years. 2. Members of local bodies elect one-third of the total number of members of the legislative council 3. If a state legislative council is to be created or abolished , a resolution to that effect is to be first passed by the State legislature by a two-third majority Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
A.	Only 1 & 2
B.	Only 2 & 3
C.	Only 1 & 3
D.	1, 2 & 3
Answer» C. Only 1 & 3

Discussion

2240.	In India, a three tier Panchayat is envisaged for states which have a population above__:
A.	15 Lakh
B.	20 Lakh
C.	25 Lakh
D.	30 Lakh
Answer» C. 25 Lakh

Discussion

2241.	Via which among the following amendments of the Constitution of India, Delhi was designated as National Capital Territory (NCT)?
A.	63rd Amendment Act
B.	69th Amendment Act
C.	74th Amendment Act
D.	76th Amendment Act
Answer» C. 74th Amendment Act

Discussion

2242.	How long a person should have practiced in a High Court to be eligible to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court of India?
A.	10 Years
B.	15 Years
C.	12 Years
D.	5 Years
Answer» B. 15 Years

Discussion

2243.	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 notification
Answer» C. Supreme Court by Notification

Discussion

2244.	Jurisdiction of which among the following high courts covers the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?
A.	Tamil Nadu High Court
B.	Kerala High Court
C.	Kolkata High Court
D.	Bombay High Court
Answer» C. Kolkata High Court

Discussion

2245.	The jurisdiction covering the Andaman and Nicobar islands falls under the supervision 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

Discussion

2246.	The President of India can nominate ___members in Lok Sabha and __ members in Rajya Sabha.
A.	12, 2
B.	2, 12
C.	2, 10
D.	10, 2
Answer» C. 2, 10

Discussion

2247.	Consider the following statements: 1. Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other 2. Attorney General and Solicitor General may resign by writing to each other Which among the above statements is / are correct?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 & 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2

Discussion

2248.	The power to vote money for public expenditure rests in India with ___: 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. Legislative Assembly 4. Legislative Council Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
A.	Only 1 & 2
B.	Only 1 & 3
C.	Only 1, 2 & 3
D.	1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer» C. Only 1, 2 & 3

Discussion

2249.	With respect to the President of India, which among the following statements is / are correct? 1. A person who has been president of India is eligible for immediate re-election 2. A person can not hold the office of president of India for more than two consecutive terms Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 & 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2

Discussion

2250.	The Vice President of India is elected by the electoral collage consisting of the members 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

Discussion

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Which among the following is the middle unit of Three Tier Panchayati Raj System?

The current strength of judges in India’s supreme court is 30. What is the maximum (sanctioned) strength of Supreme Court including the Chief Justice of India?

Which among the following state is not a part of the Eastern Zonal Council?

Who among the following can dismiss Governor of a state from his office?

For removal of a Governor from office, the President seeks advice from __:

Practically, the ‘real executive authority ‘ is vested in a state in ___:

Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 makes provisions for a 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the States having population of above__:

By which among the following amendments of constitution, Delhi was made the National Capital Territory?

Constitution of India makes provisions for a person to become judge of supreme court if he/ she has practiced as an advocate in High Court for a minimum period of __:

Current sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India is __:

Lakshadweep is subject to the Jurisdiction of which among the following high courts?

The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands comes under the jurisdiction of a __:

The President of India can nominate to how many members to Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha respectively?

Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign by giving in writing to __:

A member of a State Public Service Commission can be appointed and removed respectively by __:

In India, a three tier Panchayat is envisaged for states which have a population above__:

Via which among the following amendments of the Constitution of India, Delhi was designated as National Capital Territory (NCT)?

How long a person should have practiced in a High Court to be eligible to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court of India?

The number of judges can be altered in the Supreme Court by __:

Jurisdiction of which among the following high courts covers the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?

The jurisdiction covering the Andaman and Nicobar islands falls under the supervision of __:

The President of India can nominate ___members in Lok Sabha and __ members in Rajya Sabha.

Consider the following statements: 1. Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other 2. Attorney General and Solicitor General may resign by writing to each other Which among the above statements is / are correct?

The power to vote money for public expenditure rests in India with ___: 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. Legislative Assembly 4. Legislative Council Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

The Vice President of India is elected by the electoral collage consisting of the members of __: 1. Rajya Sabha 2. Lok Sabha 3. State Legislatures Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

The President of India can nominate _members in Lok Sabha and members in Rajya Sabha.