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| 351. |
The position of the president which was undermined by the 42nd amendment was subsequently somewhat retrieved by the |
| A. | 4th amendment |
| B. | 5th amendment |
| C. | 6th amendment |
| D. | one of the above |
| Answer» B. 5th amendment | |
| 352. |
The power of Supreme Court of India to decidethe dispute between the centre and states falls under its |
| A. | dvisory jurisdiction |
| B. | ppellate jurisdiction |
| C. | riginal jurisdiction |
| D. | onstitutional jurisdiction |
| Answer» D. onstitutional jurisdiction | |
| 353. |
The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category? |
| A. | ok Sabha |
| B. | udiciary |
| C. | ajya Sabha |
| D. | arliament |
| Answer» C. ajya Sabha | |
| 354. |
The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counterpart in Britain because |
| A. | ndia is the biggest democracy |
| B. | ndia has adopted the federal system |
| C. | ndia has a written constitution |
| D. | is office enjoys constitutional basis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 355. |
The right to equal opportunity for all citizens in matter of public employment has been enshrined in : |
| A. | rticle 16 |
| B. | rticle 17 |
| C. | rticle 18 |
| D. | rticle 19 |
| Answer» B. rticle 17 | |
| 356. |
“The state does not owe loyalty to any particular religion as such; it is not irreligious or anti-religious; it gives equal freedom to all religious.” The definition as given by P. B. Gajendra-Gadkara - former Chief Justice of India is of : |
| A. | overeignty |
| B. | ocialism |
| C. | emocracy |
| D. | ecularism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 357. |
Concurrent list freedom of trade commerce and joint sitting of the two houses of parliament are the provisions mentioned in Indian constitution. They have been borrowed from: |
| A. | ustralian constitution |
| B. | merican constitution |
| C. | rish constitution |
| D. | apanese constitution |
| Answer» B. merican constitution | |
| 358. |
Part XX of the constitution of India covered by article 368 mentions: |
| A. | emporary, Transitional and Special provisions |
| B. | mendments of the constitution |
| C. | lections |
| D. | fficial Language |
| Answer» C. lections | |
| 359. |
The duties of a chief minister with regard to the furnishing of information to governor are provided in : |
| A. | rticle 166 |
| B. | rticle 165 |
| C. | rticle 167 |
| D. | rticle 168 |
| E. | rticle 169 |
| Answer» D. rticle 168 | |
| 360. |
Participatory Notes are associated with: |
| A. | onsolidated Fund of India |
| B. | oreign Institutional Investors |
| C. | nited Nations Development Programme |
| D. | yoto Protocol |
| Answer» C. nited Nations Development Programme | |
| 361. |
Article 1 describes India that is Bharat as : |
| A. | nion of states |
| B. | ederal state with unitary features |
| C. | nitary state with federal features |
| D. | ederal state |
| Answer» B. ederal state with unitary features | |
| 362. |
The three words which were added in the preamble to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976 are : |
| A. | ocialist, secular and integrity |
| B. | overeign, secular and socialist |
| C. | overeign, republic and democratic |
| D. | overeign, secular and republic |
| Answer» B. overeign, secular and socialist | |
| 363. |
The Indian National Congress adopted a resolution to establish a socialistic pattern of society in : |
| A. | vadi session in 1955. |
| B. | ombay Session of 1953 |
| C. | alcutta session of 1957 |
| D. | agpur session of 1959 |
| Answer» B. ombay Session of 1953 | |
| 364. |
As per the Preamble of the Constitution of India, the nature of Indian State is of : |
| A. | overeign |
| B. | ocialist |
| C. | epublic |
| D. | sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republican polity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 365. |
The provision of suspension of Fundamental Rightsis borrowed from : |
| A. | eimer Constitution of Germany. |
| B. | ustralian constitution |
| C. | merican constitution |
| D. | anadian constitution |
| Answer» B. ustralian constitution | |
| 366. |
Under which article is the right to freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion mentioned? |
| A. | rticle 24 |
| B. | rticle 25 |
| C. | rticle 26 |
| D. | rticle 27 |
| Answer» C. rticle 26 | |
| 367. |
In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the preamble is not the part of the constitution? |
| A. | he Berubari union case |
| B. | olak Nath case |
| C. | esavananda Bharati case |
| D. | one of the above |
| Answer» B. olak Nath case | |
| 368. |
In which schedule to the constitution of India is the division of powers between the union and the states in terms of the union list and the state list laid down? |
| A. | ifth schedule |
| B. | ixth schedule |
| C. | eventh schedule |
| D. | ourth schedule |
| Answer» D. ourth schedule | |
| 369. |
The concept of Procedure established by Law as incorporated in the constitution of India is borrowed from : |
| A. | rish constitution |
| B. | merican constitution |
| C. | nglish constitution |
| D. | apanese constitution. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 370. |
The president of the constituent assembly of India was: |
| A. | r. Rajendra Prasad. |
| B. | awahar Lal Nehru |
| C. | achidanand Sahu |
| D. | akim Ajmal Khan |
| Answer» B. awahar Lal Nehru | |
| 371. |
Under which article of the constitution does the governor of state possess the pardoning power? |
| A. | rticle 161. |
| B. | rticle 162 |
| C. | rticle 163 |
| D. | rticle 164 |
| Answer» B. rticle 162 | |
| 372. |
The pardoning power of the president in India as enshrined in the Article 72 of the constitution of India includes : |
| A. | emission, respite, reprieve |
| B. | ardon, commutation |
| C. | ardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve |
| D. | ommutation |
| Answer» D. ommutation | |
| 373. |
To be eligible as Vice-president a person should have completed: |
| A. | 0 years of age |
| B. | 0 years of age |
| C. | 5 years of age |
| D. | 5 years of age |
| Answer» E. | |
| 374. |
Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ? |
| A. | rticle 226 |
| B. | rticle 227 |
| C. | rticle 228 |
| D. | rticle 229 |
| Answer» B. rticle 227 | |
| 375. |
Which constitutional Amendment Act facilitates the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states? |
| A. | st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951 |
| B. | th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956 |
| C. | 5th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963 |
| D. | th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1955 |
| Answer» C. 5th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963 | |
| 376. |
The Constitution of India has divided the powers between the Centre and the States in terms of: |
| A. | oncurrent list |
| B. | tate list |
| C. | he Union List, State List and Concurrent List |
| D. | nion list |
| Answer» D. nion list | |
| 377. |
The most important law enforcing Article 24 prohibiting the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory of other hazardous activities is : |
| A. | he Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 |
| B. | he Unlawful Activities Act 1967 |
| C. | he Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 |
| D. | revention of Atrocities Act, 1989 |
| Answer» B. he Unlawful Activities Act 1967 | |
| 378. |
Which article declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged? |
| A. | rticle 13 |
| B. | rticle 14 |
| C. | rticle 15 |
| D. | rticle 16 |
| Answer» B. rticle 14 | |
| 379. |
Cultural and Educational Rights are enshrines in: |
| A. | rticle 15 |
| B. | rticle 29-30 |
| C. | rticle 18 |
| D. | rticle 14 |
| Answer» C. rticle 18 | |
| 380. |
The UnlawfulActivities(Prevention) Act was passed in : |
| A. | he year 1968 |
| B. | he year 1970 |
| C. | he year 1969 |
| D. | he year 1967 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 381. |
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of state Policy as : |
| A. | eart of the constitution |
| B. | ovelfeatures of the constitution |
| C. | onscience of the constitution |
| D. | ackbone of the constitution |
| Answer» C. onscience of the constitution | |
| 382. |
Articles 17 abolishes: |
| A. | ntouchability |
| B. | iscrimination |
| C. | quality |
| D. | itles |
| Answer» B. iscrimination | |
| 383. |
In1987, three new States of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa came into being as |
| A. | he24rd ,25th,and 26thstates of the Indian Union |
| B. | he !7th, 18th and 19thstates of the Indian Union |
| C. | he23rd ,24th,and 25thstates of the Indian Union |
| D. | he25rd ,26th,and 27thstates of the Indian Union |
| Answer» D. he25rd ,26th,and 27thstates of the Indian Union | |
| 384. |
The law which aims at protecting the monuments, places and objects of national importance is |
| A. | ave and protect monuments act |
| B. | rotection Remains Act |
| C. | he Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act |
| D. | one of these |
| Answer» D. one of these | |
| 385. |
The Article 40 which requires the state to organize village panchayats andauthority to enable them to function as units of self government is part of |
| A. | irective Principles of States Policy |
| B. | ight to Constitutional Remedies |
| C. | ight to Freedom of Conscience |
| D. | one of these |
| Answer» B. ight to Constitutional Remedies | |
| 386. |
Which Article grants protection to persons who are arrested or detained? |
| A. | rticle 23 |
| B. | rticle 24 |
| C. | rticle 25 |
| D. | rticle 22 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 387. |
The right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights including the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto are the parts of |
| A. | undamentals Rights |
| B. | ight to Constitutional Remedies |
| C. | irective Principle |
| D. | ight to freedom |
| Answer» C. irective Principle | |
| 388. |
Who wrote in 'Hind Swaraj- Our leaders are divided into two parties: the moderates and the extremists. These may be considered as the slow party and the impatient party. Some call the Moderates the timid party and the extremists the bold party.' |
| A. | . Joshi |
| B. | ahatma Gandhi. |
| C. | arendra Ghosh |
| D. | andit Jawahar Lal Neharu |
| Answer» C. arendra Ghosh | |
| 389. |
The questions asked in the Lok Sabha by the member during question hour requiring written answer are : |
| A. | nstarred questions |
| B. | tarred questions |
| C. | hort notice |
| D. | one of the above |
| Answer» B. tarred questions | |
| 390. |
Cultural and Education Rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India are covered by : |
| A. | rticle 28 |
| B. | rticle 29 and Article 30 |
| C. | rticle 25 |
| D. | rticle 27 |
| Answer» C. rticle 25 | |
| 391. |
The Union List in Seventh Schedule contains: |
| A. | 7 Matters/Items. |
| B. | 7 Matters/Items. |
| C. | 5 Matters/Items. |
| D. | 1 Matters/Items. |
| Answer» B. 7 Matters/Items. | |
| 392. |
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish : |
| A. | olitical Democracy |
| B. | ocial Democracy |
| C. | andhian Democracy |
| D. | ocial and Economic Democracy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 393. |
The highest law officer in India is: |
| A. | dvocate General |
| B. | dditional General |
| C. | ttorney General |
| D. | one of these |
| Answer» D. one of these | |
| 394. |
Which Article of the Constitution declares that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state? |
| A. | rticle 164 |
| B. | rticle 168 |
| C. | rticle 188 |
| D. | rticle 189 |
| Answer» B. rticle 168 | |
| 395. |
The main duty of the Speaker Protem of Lok Sabha is : |
| A. | o unite the Cabinet |
| B. | o administer oath to the new members |
| C. | o end the session |
| D. | o break the deadlock |
| Answer» C. o end the session | |
| 396. |
The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between the: |
| A. | ocial Justice & Empowerment |
| B. | rban Development and Rural Development |
| C. | rban Employment and Poverty |
| D. | egislative and Executive Organs |
| Answer» E. | |
| 397. |
Article359authorizes the president to suspend the fight to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during : |
| A. | National Emergency |
| B. | failure of constitutional machinery in States |
| C. | financial emergency |
| D. | one of the Above |
| Answer» B. failure of constitutional machinery in States | |
| 398. |
The District Judges are appointed by : |
| A. | he President of India |
| B. | he Governor in Consultation with the High Courts |
| C. | he Chief Justice of respective high courts |
| D. | he Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. he Chief Justice of respective high courts | |
| 399. |
On Prorogation, the Lok Sabha can be summoned only by : |
| A. | he President of India |
| B. | he Prime Minister of India |
| C. | peaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | one of the above |
| Answer» B. he Prime Minister of India | |
| 400. |
The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of : |
| A. | ulture |
| B. | ourism |
| C. | cience and Technology |
| D. | uman Resource Development |
| Answer» B. ourism | |