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| 251. |
The Objectives resolution is "more than a resolution. It is a declaration, a firm resolve, a pledge, an undertaking - - -." Who, among the following, has said so: |
| A. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| Answer» C. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 252. |
Under which of the following conditions security deposits of a candidate contesting for a Lok Sabha seat is returned to him/ her? 1. The nomination made by the candidate if found to be invalid. 2. The candidate has withdrawn his/her nomination even though it is found valid. 3. The candidate lost the polls but secured 1/6th of the total number of valid votes polled in that election. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 253. |
Which one of the following is the qualification for election of the President? |
| A. | Should be a citizen of India |
| B. | Should have completed 35 years age |
| C. | has to have the qualifications of a Lok Sabha member |
| D. | Should not hold office of profit |
| Answer» C. has to have the qualifications of a Lok Sabha member | |
| 254. |
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 255. |
51. The entry "Public health and Sanitation" is included in the Constitution of India in |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 256. |
Legislative powers of the President EXCLUDES the power to : |
| A. | summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament |
| B. | call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve deadlocks |
| C. | nominate 12 members to the Lok Sabha |
| D. | address either House at any time |
| Answer» D. address either House at any time | |
| 257. |
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Joint Session of the Houses of the Parliament in India? 1. It is an enabling provision, empowering the President to take steps for resolving deadlock between the two Houses. 2. It is not obligatory upon the President to summon the Houses to meet in a join sitting. 3. It is being notified by the President. 4. It is frequently resorted to establish the supremacy of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the codes given below [CSAT-2014] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 258. |
The following has no power to determine the jurisdiction of the Citizenship Act of 1955 |
| A. | The Lok Sabha |
| B. | The Rajya Sabha |
| C. | The Parliament |
| D. | the State Assembly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 259. |
The concept 'Secularism' in the Indian context included the following: 1. That the State would not subscribe to any particular religion 2. That the State would be an atheist institution 3. That the State would respect all religions alike 4. That the State would be non-religious Choose the code with the correct statements. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 4 | |
| 260. |
Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with trade Union Movement? |
| A. | V.V. Giri |
| B. | N. Sanjiva Reddy |
| C. | K.R. Narayanan |
| D. | Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» B. N. Sanjiva Reddy | |
| 261. |
The President of India enjoys emergency powers of |
| A. | Two types |
| B. | Three types |
| C. | Four types |
| D. | Five types |
| Answer» C. Four types | |
| 262. |
Which one of the following is not the tax levied and collected but retained by the states? |
| A. | Stamp duties |
| B. | Land revenue |
| C. | Lands and building |
| D. | Capitation taxes |
| Answer» B. Land revenue | |
| 263. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament is empowered to alter the boundaries of any existing State of India. 2. A Bill pertaining to the alteration of the boundaries of any existing State of India can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and only on the recommendation of the President of India. Which one 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 | |
| 264. |
Who was India's Vice President during 2007-2012? |
| A. | Krishan Kant |
| B. | M.H. Ansari |
| C. | Dr. S.D. Sharma |
| D. | B. D Jatti |
| Answer» C. Dr. S.D. Sharma | |
| 265. |
Who is empowered to provide for the creation of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly members for tribal areas? |
| A. | Tribal Area Minister |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Governor of Assam |
| D. | Chief Minister of Assam |
| Answer» C. Governor of Assam | |
| 266. |
Who elects the members from Tuensang area for the Nagaland Assembly? |
| A. | Voters of the area |
| B. | Heads of the families of the area |
| C. | Regional councils of 35 members |
| D. | Nominated by the Governor |
| Answer» D. Nominated by the Governor | |
| 267. |
Which one of the following does not have three autonomous districts? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Tripura |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Meghalaya |
| Answer» C. Mizoram | |
| 268. |
Ever since the bifurcation of Punjab into Punjab and Haryana in 1966, one of the following became a union territory. Which one was it? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Puducherry |
| C. | Chandigarh |
| D. | Ludhiana |
| Answer» D. Ludhiana | |
| 269. |
A study of the Preamble gives glimpses of the basic structure. One of the following is not true of those glimpses: |
| A. | Republican form of government |
| B. | Democratic system |
| C. | Federal character |
| D. | Status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 270. |
The advice given to the President by the Council of Ministers |
| A. | Shall not be inquired into in any court |
| B. | Shall be inquired into by the Supreme Court |
| C. | May be inquired into in any court |
| D. | May be inquired into by either House of Parliament |
| Answer» B. Shall be inquired into by the Supreme Court | |
| 271. |
The amendment of the Constitution can be initiated in |
| A. | the Lok Sabha only |
| B. | the Rajya Sabha only |
| C. | the Legislative Assemblies of states |
| D. | either house of the Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 272. |
Choose the correct statements with regard to the nature of India?s federal system. |
| A. | A strong union with a strong unitary features |
| B. | A weak union with a strong system of states |
| C. | A federal system with strong states |
| D. | A unitary system with federalizing features |
| Answer» B. A weak union with a strong system of states | |
| 273. |
The 12 nominated members on the Council of States are stated in which of the following orders? |
| A. | Literature, art, science and social service |
| B. | Literature, art, science and social service |
| C. | Social service, science, art and literature |
| D. | Literature, art and social service |
| Answer» B. Literature, art, science and social service | |
| 274. |
The 'Council of Ministers' does not consist of:1. Deputy Ministers.2. Parliamentary Secretaries.3. Deputy Chairman - Planning Commission. |
| A. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 275. |
Which of the following statements regarding Supreme Court of India are correct? 1. It has the power to entertain appeal from any court or tribunal within India. 2. It has the power to deliver advisory opinion on any question of fact or law referred to it by the President. 3. Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are subject to vote by the Parliament. 4. Its jurisdiction is binding on all other courts within India. Select tine correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 276. |
The President of India is elected by a proportional representation system through single transferable vote. This implies that |
| A. | each elected MP or MLA has an equal number of votes |
| B. | MPs and MLAs of a State have the same number of votes. |
| C. | all MPs and MLAs have one vote each |
| D. | MPs and MLAs of different States have different number of votes |
| Answer» D. MPs and MLAs of different States have different number of votes | |
| 277. |
One of the following describes the Preamble as the keynote to the Constitution while the other, as the soul of the Constitution Identify the two: |
| A. | Austin, Barker |
| B. | Barker, Hidayatullah |
| C. | Hidayatullah, Jennings |
| D. | Jennings and Basu |
| Answer» C. Hidayatullah, Jennings | |
| 278. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives the state of Jammu and Kashmir a special status? |
| A. | 365 |
| B. | 369 |
| C. | 370 |
| D. | 371 |
| Answer» D. 371 | |
| 279. |
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment |
| A. | need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months |
| B. | need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months |
| C. | must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament |
| D. | must be a member of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» B. need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months | |
| 280. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Ministries Departments of the Union Government are created by the Prime Minister. 2. The Cabinet Secretary is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statement 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 | |
| 281. |
The Council of Ministers is responsible to |
| A. | President, collectively |
| B. | Parliament, individually |
| C. | Lok Sabha, collectively |
| D. | People, individually |
| Answer» D. People, individually | |
| 282. |
43. Who/Which of the following can abolish a State Legislative Council. |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | President |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | State Assembly |
| Answer» B. President | |
| 283. |
The draft constitution had the following number of articles |
| A. | 305 |
| B. | 310 |
| C. | 315 |
| D. | 325 |
| Answer» D. 325 | |
| 284. |
Consider the following statements: A member of the Union Public Service Commission is: 1. Debarred from re-appointment as a member 2. Ineligible for any other employment under the Central or State Government 3. Disqualified from becoming a constitutional functionary like a Governor Of the above statements: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 285. |
When the Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President, he is required to consult: |
| A. | The Council of Ministers and all the Judges of the Supreme Court |
| B. | The Prime Minister, the Law Minister and the Attorney-General of India |
| C. | Such of the Ministers of the Cabinet and the Prime Minister as he deems necessary |
| D. | Such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts as he deems necessary |
| Answer» E. | |
| 286. |
One of the following is true about the basic structures doctrine. Which one is it? |
| A. | It implies a set of systematic principles. |
| B. | It explains the procedure of the three readings during the passage of an ordinary bill. |
| C. | It states specifically about the composition of legislatures in the country. |
| D. | It provides for a High Court in every state. |
| Answer» B. It explains the procedure of the three readings during the passage of an ordinary bill. | |
| 287. |
Social justice, in the context of the Preamble, implies the following: 1. Removal of economic inequalities 2. Protection of the interests of the weaker sections of the society 3. Provision of full employment |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 288. |
In the case of Puducherry, the President of India can legislate by making regulations only: |
| A. | When the Parliament passes a resolution to that effect |
| B. | When the Assembly passes a resolution to that effect |
| C. | When the Assembly is suspended or dissolved |
| D. | When the Lt. Governor requests him to do so |
| Answer» D. When the Lt. Governor requests him to do so | |
| 289. |
28. The Inter-State Council consists of 1. Prime Minister 2. Chief Ministers of all states 3. Chief Ministers of union territories with legislatures 4. Eight Union Cabinet Ministers Administrators of union territories with legislatures |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 5 | |
| 290. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The State Human Rights Commission is a multi-member body. 2. The State Human Rights Commission consists of a chairperson and three members. 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 | |
| 291. |
Article 3 empowered the Parliament to form, increase, diminish, alter the boundaries and names of the state, subject only to the recommendation of the following: |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Parliament in a Special Convened Session |
| C. | The Supreme Court of India |
| D. | The People of India |
| Answer» B. The Parliament in a Special Convened Session | |
| 292. |
11. An amendment to the Constitution of India extends to J&K: |
| A. | automatically |
| B. | only if ratified by State Legislature |
| C. | by an order of the President under Article 370 |
| D. | Can never be extended |
| Answer» D. Can never be extended | |
| 293. |
Which one of the following was a Type 'B' state of the Indian Dominion after the partition of the country: |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| B. | Orissa |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Bombay |
| Answer» C. West Bengal | |
| 294. |
The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities submits his annual reports and other reports to the: |
| A. | National Commission for Minorities |
| B. | Parliament of India |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Union Cabinet |
| Answer» D. Union Cabinet | |
| 295. |
Who / Which is vested with powers to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Union Public Service Commission? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Union Minister of Law |
| D. | Chairman, Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer» B. Parliament | |
| 296. |
Consider the following and choose the correct 1. The Governor of the state is elected by the electoral, college consisting of the elected members of the state legislature. 2. The chairman of the state legislative council is a Vice, Governor of the state. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct. |
| B. | Only 2 is correct. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 297. |
Consider the following powers / functions: 1. Appointing ministers and allocating portfolios to them 2. Presiding over the meetings of the Cabinet 3. Resolving conflicts between ministers 4. Communicating with the Governor The powers / functions of the Chief Minister of a State include: |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 4 | |
| 298. |
What is the maximum permissible strength of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) of any State? |
| A. | 400 members |
| B. | 425 members |
| C. | 500 members |
| D. | 545 members |
| Answer» D. 545 members | |
| 299. |
Which one of the following is true with regard to the Governor? |
| A. | Governor is elected by the state assembly of the state. |
| B. | He is elected by the people of the state. |
| C. | He is nominated on the advice of the Vice-President. |
| D. | He is appointed by the President. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 300. |
List-IList-II[A) Chief Election Sabha Commissioner(1) Elected by Rajya[B] Deputy Chairman(2) Elected by Lok Sabha of Rajya Sabha[C] Chairman of Lok sabha(3) Appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker (4) Appointed by the President |
| A. | A - 4 , B - 1 , C - 3 |
| B. | A - 2 , B - 3 , C - 4 |
| C. | A - 1 , B - 4 , C - 2 |
| D. | A - 4 , B - 1 , C - 2 |
| Answer» D. A - 4 , B - 1 , C - 2 | |