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This section includes 75 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
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. | equal fundamental rights to each citizen |
| B. | the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual |
| C. | just and humane conditions of work to each individual |
| D. | equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex |
| Answer» B. the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual | |
| 52. |
The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is |
| A. | 25 years |
| B. | 21 years |
| C. | 18 years |
| D. | 35 years |
| Answer» B. 21 years | |
| 53. |
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 | |
| 54. |
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. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Judiciary |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» C. Rajya Sabha | |
| 55. |
The members of the parliamentary committee |
| A. | are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister |
| B. | are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker |
| C. | are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» D. both (b) and (c) | |
| 56. |
The position of a chief minister is |
| A. | similar to that of the prime minister |
| B. | identical to that of the president |
| C. | a combination of the position of the prime minister and president |
| D. | not constitutional |
| Answer» B. identical to that of the president | |
| 57. |
The president can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses, pending authorization by Parliament, from |
| A. | the Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | the Contingency Fund |
| C. | both the above funds |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. both the above funds | |
| 58. |
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term |
| A. | of six years |
| B. | determined by the state legislative assembly of a state |
| C. | of four years |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. determined by the state legislative assembly of a state | |
| 59. |
The president addresses both the Houses of Parliament assembled together |
| A. | during emergency session summoned for the purpose |
| B. | every session |
| C. | first session after each general election and the first session of each year |
| D. | any session |
| Answer» D. any session | |
| 60. |
The president can dissolve the Lok Sabha on |
| A. | advice of the prime minister |
| B. | advice of the chief justice of India |
| C. | recommendation of Lok Sabha |
| D. | recommendation of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. advice of the chief justice of India | |
| 61. |
The members of a State Commission can be removed by the |
| A. | governor on a report by the Supreme Court |
| B. | governor on a resolution passed by Parliament |
| C. | president on a report by the Supreme Court |
| D. | president on a resolution passed by Parliament |
| Answer» D. president on a resolution passed by Parliament | |
| 62. |
The members of the Rajya Sabha are |
| A. | directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise |
| B. | elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies |
| C. | elected by the members of the state legislative councils |
| D. | elected by the members of the state legislative councils and state legislative assemblies |
| Answer» C. elected by the members of the state legislative councils | |
| 63. |
The office of the prime minister of India |
| A. | rests on coronations |
| B. | is created by the Parliament |
| C. | is created by the constitution |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 64. |
The Nagaland State of India cannot be termed as a state because it lacks |
| A. | sovereignty |
| B. | bicameral legislature |
| C. | a high court exclusively of its own |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. bicameral legislature | |
| 65. |
The name of the union given in the Constitution is |
| A. | Hindustan or Bharatavarsha |
| B. | India or Hindustan |
| C. | India or Bharat |
| D. | Bharatadesh or India |
| Answer» D. Bharatadesh or India | |
| 66. |
The members of the state legislative assemblies are elected for a period of |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 6 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 3 years |
| Answer» D. 3 years | |
| 67. |
The members of Lok Sabha are |
| A. | directly elected by the people |
| B. | indirectly elected |
| C. | nominated |
| D. | partly elected and partly nominated |
| Answer» B. indirectly elected | |
| 68. |
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. | |
| 69. |
The oath of office is administered to the members of state council of ministers by |
| A. | the governor |
| B. | the chief minister |
| C. | chief justice of the state high court |
| D. | speaker of legislative assembly |
| Answer» B. the chief minister | |
| 70. |
The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its |
| A. | advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | appellate jurisdiction |
| C. | original jurisdiction |
| D. | constitutional jurisdiction |
| Answer» D. constitutional jurisdiction | |
| 71. |
The present Lok Sabha is the |
| A. | 14th Lok Sabha |
| B. | 15th Lok Sabha |
| C. | 16th Lok Sabha |
| D. | 17th Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 72. |
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by |
| A. | the people |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | elected members of the legislative assembly |
| D. | elected members of the legislative council |
| Answer» D. elected members of the legislative council | |
| 73. |
The members of the panchayat are |
| A. | nominated by the district officer |
| B. | the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies |
| C. | nominated by local self-government minister of the state |
| D. | nominated by the block development organization |
| Answer» C. nominated by local self-government minister of the state | |
| 74. |
The power to decide an election petition is vested in the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | High courts |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» D. Election Commission | |
| 75. |
The president convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with |
| A. | the speaker |
| B. | the prime minister |
| C. | the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha | |