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2451.

The president can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses, pending authorization by Parliament, from

A. the Contingency Fund
B. the Consolidated Fund of India
C. the Contingency Fund
Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"3"}]. the Contingency Fund
2452.

The Objectives Resolution which laid down the main objectives to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. Jawaharlal Nehru
2453.

The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is

A. adequate resources
B. an effective, hones government
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. adequate resources
2454.

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 Parliament
Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. only with the approval of the Parliament
2455.

The president can dissolve the Lok Sabha on

A. advice of the chief justice of India
B. advice of the prime minister
C. recommendation of Lok Sabha
Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. advice of the chief justice of India
2456.

The president addresses both the Houses of Parliament assembled together

A. first session after each general election and the first session of each year
B. during emergency session summoned for the purpose
C. every session
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. first session after each general election and the first session of each year
2457.

The members of the Rajya Sabha are

A. elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
B. directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise
C. elected by the members of the state legislative councils
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
2458.

The members of a State Commission can be removed by the

A. governor on a report by the Supreme Court
B. president on a report by the Supreme Court
C. governor on a resolution passed by Parliament
Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. governor on a report by the Supreme Court
2459.

The minimum age of the voter in India is

A. 18 years
B. 13 years
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. 18 years
2460.

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. the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual
B. equal fundamental rights to each citizen
C. just and humane conditions of work to each individual
D. equal fundamental rights to each citizen
Answer» [{"answer":"2"},{"answer":"4"}]. the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual
2461.

The pension of a hard 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. Consolidated Fund of India
Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"4"}]. Consolidated Fund of India
2462.

The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is

A. 21 years
B. 25 years
C. 18 years
Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. 21 years
2463.

The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a hard Court is

A. 5
B. 3
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. 5
2464.

The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?

A. Questions
B. Supplementary questions
C. Adjournment motions
D. None of the above
Answer» [{"answer":"4"}]. Questions
2465.

The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
Answer» [{"answer":"2"}]. 4 years
2466.

The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers

A. at all times
B. only during national emergency
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. at all times
2467.

The present Lok Sabha is the

A. 13th Lok Sabha
B. 16th Lok Sabha
C. 15th Lok Sabha
D. 16th Lok Sabha
Answer» [{"answer":"2"},{"answer":"4"}]. 13th Lok Sabha
2468.

The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

A. Parliament
B. Supreme Court
C. hard courts
D. Election Commission
Answer» [{"answer":"3"}]. Parliament
2469.

The members of the panchayat are

A. nominated by the district officer
B. nominated by local self-government minister of the state
C. the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
D. nominated by the block development organization
Answer» [{"answer":"3"}]. nominated by the district officer
2470.

The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by

A. the people
B. elected members of the legislative assembly
C. elected members of the legislative assembly
D. Lok Sabha
Answer» [{"answer":"2"},{"answer":"3"}]. the people
2471.

The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament

A. 1973
B. 1972
C. 1971
Answer» [{"answer":"1"}]. 1973
2472.

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
Answer» [{"answer":"1"},{"answer":"2"}]. it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution