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2301.

Who is the current chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?

A. Justice A.S. Anand
B. Justice H.L. Dattu
C. Justice S. Rajendra Babu
D. Justice K. Balakrishnan
Answer» C. Justice S. Rajendra Babu
2302.

National Human Rights Commission is a ......

A. Statutory body
B. Constitutional body
C. Multilateral institution
D. Both a and c
Answer» E.
2303.

The members of the UPSC are appointed by the............. for the term of ......years.

A. Prime Minister, 6 years
B. President, 6 years
C. President , 5 years
D. Home minister, 6 years
Answer» C. President , 5 years
2304.

Which Ministry/Authority has the right to remove the incompetent, inefficient and unproductive All India Service officers after 15 years of service?

A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Parliament
D. State Government
Answer» B. Ministry of Home Affairs
2305.

Civil services day is observed on:

A. 23 April
B. 21 July
C. 4 November
D. 21 April
Answer» E.
2306.

Which have the right to start an Indian service?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Parliament
D. President
Answer» B. Lok Sabha
2307.

Which article of Indian constitution protects the civil servants from the politically motivated or vindictive action

A. Article 109
B. Article 19
C. Article 311
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
2308.

What is the salary of the Advocate General of the State?

A. 90,000/Month
B. 1,20000/month
C. Remuneration not fixed by Constitution
D. As decided by the President
Answer» D. As decided by the President
2309.

54 Which one is NOT correct regarding Advocate General of State?

A. He has the right of audience in any Court in the State Legislative
B. The Advocate General is the first law officer of a State.
C. He receives the Pay as per fixation by Government.
D. He has the voting right in the state legislature.
Answer» E.
2310.

Which article states that each state shall have an Advocate General?

A. Article 194
B. Article 177
C. Article 197
D. Article 165
Answer» E.
2311.

Advocate General of the State submits his resignation to:

A. Chief Judge of high court of the state
B. Governor of the respective states
C. President of India
D. Chief Minister of the state
Answer» D. Chief Minister of the state
2312.

Advocate General of the State is appointed for the period of:

A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. Decided by the President
D. No fix tenure
Answer» E.
2313.

Which state's Lokayukta's office is considered to be the strongest in terms of power and scope?

A. Bihar
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh
2314.

Who appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta?

A. Governor of the state
B. Chief Minister
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Judge of High Court
Answer» B. Chief Minister
2315.

When did The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 came into force?

A. January 2013
B. May 2013
C. December 2013
D. January 2013
Answer» B. May 2013
2316.

Which was the first Indian state to establish the institution of Lokayukta?

A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer» E.
2317.

Which is the oldest known system designed for the redressal of citizen's grievance?

A. Ombudsman System
B. Lokpal
C. Lokayukta
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Lokpal
2318.

The chief justice and other judges of the high courts are appointed by which one of the following?

A. Prime minister
B. Chief minister
C. Governor’
D. President
Answer» E.
2319.

High courts issue writs under article-.........

A. 220
B. 221
C. 213
D. 226
Answer» E.
2320.

Which one of the following article deals with the appointment of judges?

A. Article 214
B. Article 217
C. Article 226
D. Article 216
Answer» C. Article 226
2321.

At present, how many high courts are there in India?

A. 25
B. 24
C. 28
D. 29
Answer» C. 28
2322.

Which one of the following is true about High courts?

A. It has original and appellate jurisdiction
B. It enjoys the power of judicial review
C. It acts as the court of law
D. All the above
Answer» E.
2323.

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of Election Commission?

A. Prime Minister of India
B. Chief Justice of India
C. President of India
D. Lok Sabha speaker
Answer» D. Lok Sabha speaker
2324.

For the Election Commission, at the district level, who acts as the district returning officer?

A. District Magistrate
B. Police Commissioner
C. Tehsildars
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Police Commissioner
2325.

What is the tenure of office for the Chief Election Commissioner?

A. 5 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier
B. 6 years or 60 years, whichever is earlier
C. 6 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier
D. 5 years or 60 years, whichever is earlier
Answer» D. 5 years or 60 years, whichever is earlier
2326.

Currently, there are how many members in the Election Commission?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
2327.

Which Article in the Indian Constitution provides for an Election Commission in India?

A. Article 324
B. Article 128
C. Article 256
D. Article 378
Answer» B. Article 128
2328.

Which of the following article of the Constitution is directed to establish Uniform Civil Code?

A. Article 45
B. Article 39
C. Article 44
D. Article 40
Answer» D. Article 40
2329.

Which group of the following articles of the Indian Constitution contains Directive principles of State policy?

A. 36-51
B. 28-48
C. 42-56
D. 30-49
Answer» B. 28-48
2330.

Which of the following are listed as a Directive Principle of State policy? (i) freedom in the economic field for the interest of the consumer and producer (ii) Regulation of economic system of the country to prevent concentration of wealth and means of production (iii) To ensure decent standard of living and facilities of leisure for all workers (iv) To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife

A. (ii) and (iii)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (ii), (iv)
D. (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iv)
2331.

Directive principles of State Policy is mentioned in …….. of the Indian constitution.

A. Part I
B. Part VI
C. Part VIII
D. Part IV
Answer» E.
2332.

Emergency provisions in Indian Constitution is taken from:

A. Australia
B. Japan
C. Canada
D. Germany
Answer» E.
2333.

From which country the concept Fundamental Duties in Indian Constitution is taken?

A. USA
B. Russia
C. South Africa
D. Canada
Answer» C. South Africa
2334.

The concept of Federal System in Indian Constitution is taken from:

A. Ireland
B. Australia
C. Germany
D. Canada
Answer» E.
2335.

Procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is taken form:

A. USA
B. Russia
C. South Africa
D. Canada
Answer» D. Canada
2336.

Which feature of Indian Constitution is not taken from American Constitution?

A. Preamble
B. Single citizenship
C. Judicial Review
D. Fundamental Rights
Answer» C. Judicial Review
2337.

During the proclamation of emergency is in operation the term of Lok Sabha may be extended at a time for a period not exceeding:

A. 2.5 years
B. 1 year
C. 1.5 years
D. Depend on the discretion of the President
Answer» C. 1.5 years
2338.

How many members are elected in the Lok Sabha from the Union Territories (according to Constitutional provision)

A. 20
B. 22
C. 30
D. 35
Answer» B. 22
2339.

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha envisaged by the Constitution?

A. 545 members
B. 550 members
C. 552 members
D. 535
Answer» D. 535
2340.

What is the strength of total elected members of 14th Lok Sabha?

A. 545
B. 543
C. 552
D. 550
Answer» C. 552
2341.

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

A. 30 years
B. 18 years
C. 25 years
D. 35 years
Answer» D. 35 years
2342.

Mr. T.S. Thakur is the ...................Chief Justice of India.

A. 41st
B. 42nd
C. 43rd
D. 44th
Answer» D. 44th
2343.

The National Judiciary Appointments Commission (NJAC) consists of the following persons?

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Two senior most Supreme Court judges
C. The Union Minister of Law and Justice
D. All the above
Answer» E.
2344.

Which article of the constitution of India provides the composition and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?

A. Article 137-141
B. Article 144
C. Article 126
D. Article 124
Answer» E.
2345.

Which of the following are the powers of the Supreme Court?

A. Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
B. Appointment of ad-hoc judges
C. Judicial review
D. All the above”
Answer» E.
2346.

Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court?

A. Prime minister
B. Vice-president
C. Home minister
D. President
Answer» E.
2347.

The Supreme Court at present contains the following number of Judges?

A. 25 judges
B. 31 judges
C. 20 judges
D. 30 judges
Answer» C. 20 judges
2348.

The total number of ministers including the prime ministers shall not exceed-

A. 20% members of the Lok sabha
B. 10% members of the Lok sabha
C. 25% members of the Lok sabha
D. 15% members of the Lok sabha
Answer» E.
2349.

Who among the following shall communicate to the president all the decisions of the council of ministers under article 78?

A. Home minister
B. Prime minister
C. Attorney general
D. Finance minister
Answer» C. Attorney general
2350.

The Prime Minister is appointed by which one of the following?

A. Attorney general of India
B. President
C. Vice-president
D. Chief justice of India
Answer» C. Vice-president