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| 451. |
Which one of the following statements about the executive powers of the President is incorrect? |
| A. | All important appointments are made by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers. |
| B. | The Prime Minister and all Union Ministers are appointed by the President. |
| C. | The President has the absolute power to appoint and remove the chairmen and the members of statutory bodies at his discretion. |
| D. | The President is the supreme commander of the Armed Forces. |
| Answer» D. The President is the supreme commander of the Armed Forces. | |
| 452. |
Which one of the following is not correct about the powers of the President of India to gran pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence? |
| A. | The President can do so in all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial. |
| B. | The President may exercise such powers in all cases where punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law falling within the executive power of the Union. |
| C. | The President may exercise such powers in all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death. |
| D. | The President may reject a petition for mercy but he must hear a petition for mercy before rejecting. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 453. |
Assertion (A): The President of India can return any bill passed by Parliament for reconsideration of the Houses. Reason (R): The President cannot return money bills to the Parliament for reconsideration of the Houses. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 454. |
"The President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider the advice tendered by the latter and shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration" The above provision was inserted in the Indian Constitution by the: |
| A. | 38th Amendment |
| B. | 42nd Amendment |
| C. | 44th Amendment |
| D. | 52nd Amendment |
| Answer» D. 52nd Amendment | |
| 455. |
Which one of the following statements is correct? On receipt of a Constitutional Amendment Bill after its passing by each House of the Parliament, the President: |
| A. | Shall give his assent |
| B. | May give his assent |
| C. | May withhold his assent |
| D. | May return the Bill for reconsideration |
| Answer» B. May give his assent | |
| 456. |
As per provisions of the Constitution of India, who makes rules for more convenient transaction I of the business of the Government of India, and for allocation among Ministers of the said busy- : ness? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Union Law Minister |
| C. | The Attorney-General of India |
| D. | The Cabinet Secretariat |
| Answer» B. The Union Law Minister | |
| 457. |
Assertion (A): No public expenditure can be incurred except with the sanction of the Parliament. Reason (R): During an emergency, the President of India is empowered to authorize the expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» D. A is false but R is true | |
| 458. |
The rule of passing resolution by two-thirds majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable is case of: |
| A. | Amendment of the Constitution |
| B. | Approval of proclamation of emergency |
| C. | Impeachment of the President |
| D. | Disapproval of proclamation of emergency |
| Answer» D. Disapproval of proclamation of emergency | |
| 459. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Articles) List-II (contents) A. Article 61 1. The president of India B. Article 54 2. Term of president?s office C. Article52 3. Impeachment of president D. Article 56 4. Election of president Codes: |
| A. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 460. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The President nominates twelve members of the Rajya Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. The President has absolute power to appoint and remove the Chairman and members of statutory bodies at his discretion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 461. |
Which one of the following propositions is a correct description of the powers of the President of India under Article 356 of the Constitution? |
| A. | If the Chief Minister in spite of commanding the confidence of me Legislative Assembly, cannot run his government in accordance with the Constitution, the President can proclaim emergency. |
| B. | If the law and order in a state completely breaks-down, the President can proclaim emergency. |
| C. | The President can refer the matter to the Supreme Court for advice and act in accordance with such advice. |
| D. | The President cannot make a proclamation of emergency if the governor refuses to make a report. |
| Answer» B. If the law and order in a state completely breaks-down, the President can proclaim emergency. | |
| 462. |
Which one of the following statements about the impeachment of the President of India is not correct? |
| A. | The charge for violation of the Constitution shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. |
| B. | The resolution has to be moved after at least thirty days' notice in writing. |
| C. | The resolution has to be signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House. |
| D. | The resolution has to be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House. |
| Answer» C. The resolution has to be signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House. | |
| 463. |
The President of India: |
| A. | Can be a member of Parliament |
| B. | Is part of Parliament |
| C. | Cannot stand for election for more than two terms |
| D. | Presides over joint sittings of both the Houses of Parliament |
| Answer» C. Cannot stand for election for more than two terms | |
| 464. |
Assertion (A): The President of India has the power to grant pardon, reprieve, respite or remission of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute sentence. Reason (R): The President exercises not only executive functions but also judicial and legislative functions. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 465. |
The Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976, made it obligatory for the President of India to act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers. For the above purpose, which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India was amended by the Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976? |
| A. | Article 73 |
| B. | Article 74 |
| C. | Article 75 |
| D. | Article 77 |
| Answer» C. Article 75 | |
| 466. |
Consider the following statements: The charge of violation of the Constitution by the President of India for his impeachment cannot be preferred by a House unless: 1. A resolution containing the proposal is moved after a seven days' notice in writing signed by not less than 1 /4th of the total number of the members of that House. 2. The resolution is passed by a majority of not less than 2/3 of the total membership of that House. Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 467. |
Money can be advanced out of the Contingency Fund of India to meet unforeseen expenditure by the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | President |
| C. | Finance Minister |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» C. Finance Minister | |
| 468. |
In which one of the following cases, is the President of India not bound by the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers? |
| A. | In deciding the question of removal of a Governor |
| B. | In deciding the question whether a member of Lok Sabha has become disqualified to continue as a member |
| C. | While exercising power to grant pardon |
| D. | In dismissing a civil servant without any enquiry and hearing on the ground of security of state |
| Answer» C. While exercising power to grant pardon | |
| 469. |
Assertion (A): President of India is the Chief Executive of Government of India. Reason (R): President of India is elected by the elected members of Parliament and elected members of state legislative assemblies. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 470. |
Consider the following statements: 1. When the President of India is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. 2. An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President of India occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal or otherwise shall be held in no case later than nine months from the date of occurrence of the vacancy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 471. |
The text of the Preamble to the Constitution of India aims to secure: |
| A. | Fundamental rights to all individuals. |
| B. | Fundamental duties to citizens of India. |
| C. | Dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the nation. |
| D. | Security of service to Government servants. |
| Answer» D. Security of service to Government servants. | |
| 472. |
Which of the following terms was not included in a 'Union of Trinity' by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in his concluding speech in the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | Liberty |
| B. | Flexibility |
| C. | Equality |
| D. | Fraternity |
| Answer» C. Equality | |
| 473. |
The term "economic justice" in the Preamble to the Constitution of India, is a resolution for: |
| A. | Equal distribution of wealth. |
| B. | Economy in the administration of justice. |
| C. | Socio-economic revolution. |
| D. | Cheap justice to the poor. |
| Answer» B. Economy in the administration of justice. | |
| 474. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List - IList -II(terms mentioned in preamble)(implications)A.Republic1.Head of the state is not a hereditary monarchB.Secular2.State does not recognize any religion as a stateC.Democratic3.Government gats its authority from the will of the peopleD.Sovereign4.State is free to conduct its own internal and external affairsCodes: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| Answer» B. A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 | |
| 475. |
Which one of the following statements is correct? The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares the resolve of the people of India to secure to all its citizens: |
| A. | Freedom of residence anywhere in the country. |
| B. | Right to establish and administer educational institutions of choice. |
| C. | Liberty of belief, faith and worship. |
| D. | Right to education at primary level. |
| Answer» D. Right to education at primary level. | |
| 476. |
The philosophical postulates of the Constitution of India are based on: |
| A. | Nehru Report, 1928. |
| B. | Objectives Resolution of Pandit Nehru, 1947. |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi's article 'Independence in Young India', 1922. |
| D. | Indian National Congress's Resolution for Complete Independence, 1929. |
| Answer» C. Mahatma Gandhi's article 'Independence in Young India', 1922. | |
| 477. |
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is: |
| A. | Not a part of the Constitution. |
| B. | A part of the Constitution but it neither confers any powers nor imposes any duties nor can it be of any use in interpreting other provisions of the Constitution. |
| C. | A part of the Constitution and can be of use in interpreting other provisions of the Constitution in cases of ambiguity. |
| D. | A part of the Constitution and it confers powers and imposes duties as any other provisions of the Constitution. |
| Answer» D. A part of the Constitution and it confers powers and imposes duties as any other provisions of the Constitution. | |
| 478. |
The sequence in which the given terms are mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India is: |
| A. | Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic |
| B. | Socialist, Secular, Sovereign, Democratic, Republic |
| C. | Secular, Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Republic |
| D. | Sovereign, Democratic, Secular, Socialist, Republic |
| Answer» B. Socialist, Secular, Sovereign, Democratic, Republic | |
| 479. |
The Preamble to the Constitution of India: |
| A. | Is not a part of the Constitution? |
| B. | Indicates the objectives to be achieved. |
| C. | Cannot be amended by the Parliament. |
| D. | Is a source of authority of the Constitution of India? |
| Answer» C. Cannot be amended by the Parliament. | |
| 480. |
Growth of regional political parties in India is attributed to which of the following? 1. Diversified nature of Indian Society 2. Inability to accommodate demands of various sections of society 3. Regional imbalances in the development 4. Factional fight within the larger parties Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 481. |
The basic problem in the working of parliamentary system in India arises out of: |
| A. | Lack of a cohesive and viable party system |
| B. | The absence of an efficient and independent bureaucracy |
| C. | Lack of clear constitutional provisions |
| D. | Weak political executive on account of its dependence on the legislature |
| Answer» B. The absence of an efficient and independent bureaucracy | |
| 482. |
Who among the following advocated party-less democracy in India? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | M.N. Roy |
| C. | Jayaprakash Narayan |
| D. | Acharya Vinoba Bhave |
| Answer» D. Acharya Vinoba Bhave | |
| 483. |
Consider the following political parties of India: 1. DMK 2. CPI (M) 3. AGP 4. TDP Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their formation? |
| A. | 1-2-4-3 |
| B. | 1-2-3-4 |
| C. | 2-1-4-3 |
| D. | 4-3-2-1 |
| Answer» B. 1-2-3-4 | |
| 484. |
Which one of the following functions pertains only to political party and not to pressure group? |
| A. | Collecting money for the organisation |
| B. | Contesting political election with own symbol |
| C. | Organising public meetings and rallies |
| D. | Publishing pamphlets and leaflets |
| Answer» C. Organising public meetings and rallies | |
| 485. |
On the basis of the criterion issued by the Election Commission of India, what is the minimum number of states in which a political party must be recognised to be termed as a 'national party' throughout the whole of India? |
| A. | 3 states |
| B. | 4 states |
| C. | 5 states |
| D. | 6 states |
| Answer» C. 5 states | |
| 486. |
Which of the following currency indicates the features of regional political parties in India? 1. Regional political parties identify with region's culture. 2. Regional political parties use regional language for their electoral gains. 3. Regional political parties enter into electoral alliance with national parties. 4. Regional political parties are a post-independence political phenomenon. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 487. |
Which one of the following scholars described the party system prevailing in India in the early years of independence as one-party-dominant system? |
| A. | Bhikhu Parekh |
| B. | Paul Brass |
| C. | Granville Austin |
| D. | Rajni Kothari |
| Answer» E. | |
| 488. |
The Department of Administrative Reform and Public Grievances has launched e-book entitled |
| A. | Maximum Government and Minimum Governance |
| B. | Minimum Government and Maximum Governance |
| C. | Maximum Government and Maximum Governance |
| D. | Minimum Government and Maximum Governance |
| Answer» C. Maximum Government and Maximum Governance | |
| 489. |
The Persons with Disabilities Act has certain features. Which one of the following is not a feature? |
| A. | Vocational training and employment |
| B. | Barrier-free environment |
| C. | Loans-free of interests |
| D. | Supportive social security measures |
| Answer» D. Supportive social security measures | |
| 490. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code. 1. Minority Commission is not a Constitutional body. 2. The Constitution does not define the term 'minority'. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 491. |
Which of the following minorities have been recognised by the Constitution? |
| A. | Only religious minorities |
| B. | Only linguistic minorities |
| C. | Religious and linguistic minorities |
| D. | Religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities |
| Answer» D. Religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities | |
| 492. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Koli and Koli Makadeo are the same tribes. 2. They are, to a great extent, different tribes. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 493. |
How does the Constitution define 'Scheduled Caste' Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:1. Such castes, races or tribe or parts of the groups within such castes, races or tribes as are deemed under Article 3412. The President in consultation with the Governor of the concerned state may specify the castes, races and tribe as scheduled castes. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 494. |
The promotion of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes and other sections are mentioned in the Constitution of India in: |
| A. | Preamble of the Constitution ' |
| B. | Directive Principle of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | The Schedule |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 495. |
One of the following is not true about National Policy for Older Persons: |
| A. | The schemes was announced in 1999. |
| B. | Its objectives are to make provisions for old age. |
| C. | The other aim is to help families take care of old-aged people in their neighbourhood. |
| D. | Help the old-aged people to proving them health-care. |
| Answer» D. Help the old-aged people to proving them health-care. | |
| 496. |
Which one of the following are recently recognized minorities in India? |
| A. | Buddhists |
| B. | Jains |
| C. | Parsis |
| D. | Sikhs |
| Answer» D. Sikhs | |
| 497. |
What is the nature of the Rehabilitation Council of India? |
| A. | A constitutional body |
| B. | An extra-constitutional body |
| C. | A statutory body |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 498. |
How much is the reservation of Central Government posts for the socially and economically backward classes? |
| A. | 15% |
| B. | 0.07 |
| C. | 25% |
| D. | 0.27 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 499. |
Which of the following is true with regard to Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)? |
| A. | It is a seven year life insurance scheme. |
| B. | It offers seven lakh rupees for death due to any reason. |
| C. | It covers the age group of 18 to 70. |
| D. | All the above are untrue. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 500. |
The tribal products are sold at shops called |
| A. | Tribes India |
| B. | Ethnic India |
| C. | Indian Tribes Corporation |
| D. | India Sales |
| Answer» B. Ethnic India | |