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| 401. |
Who of the following became Prime Minister after being Chief Ministers? 1. P.V. Narasimha Rao 2. Charan Singh 3. H.D. Deve Gowda 4. V.P. Singh 5. Morarji Desai Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 402. |
The Constitution of India lays down that proposals for legislation are to be communicated to the President by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Minister for Law |
| D. | Minister for Parliamentary Affairs |
| Answer» B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
| 403. |
Statement I: The Prime Minister of India can exercise control over other branches of government through a coterie of advisors. Statement II: The Prime Minister and his Cabinet function on the basis of collective responsibility. Codes: |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 404. |
"If any functionary under our constitution is to be compared with the US President, he is the I Prime Minister and not the President of the Union". This statement is attributed to: |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | K.M. Munshi |
| Answer» C. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 405. |
Which of the following bodies are headed by the Prime Minister? 1. National Integration Council 2. National Water Resources Council 3. National Development Council 4. Inter-State Council 5. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 406. |
Which one of the following is constitutionally obligatory on the part of the Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | As the President is the supreme commander of the defence forces, the Prime Minister has or take all major decisions regarding defence only after prior approval by the President. |
| B. | The Prime Minister has to communicate to the President all decisions of the cabinet relating to administration and proposals for legislation. |
| C. | As the ministers are appointed by the President, the Prime Minister has to go by Presidential I discretion in the allocation of business among the ministers. |
| D. | The Prime Minister, if he happens to be the leader of a party not having the required majority should prove his majority strength in both the Houses of Parliament within the period stipulated by the President. |
| Answer» C. As the ministers are appointed by the President, the Prime Minister has to go by Presidential I discretion in the allocation of business among the ministers. | |
| 407. |
Which of the following are included in Article 78 of the Indian Constitution, defining the duties of Prime Minister? 1. To communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation. 2. To take prior presidential sanction for the budget before submitting it in the Parliament. 3. To furnish the information called for by President regarding administration of affairs of the Union. 4. If the President so requires, to submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers a matter on which a minister has taken a decision without submitting the same for consideration by the Council beforehand. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 408. |
Consider the following statements with respect to dudes of the Prime Minister according to the Constitution of India: 1. To make rules for the more convenient transaction of business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. If the President so requires, to submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council. 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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 409. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (parties) List-II (Trade Union) A. India National congress 1. C.I.T.U B. Bhartaiya Jannata party 2. A.I.I.U.C C. Commiunist party of India 3. B.M.S D. Communist party of India (Marxist) 4. I.N.T.U.C 5. B.K.S Codes: |
| A. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-5 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-5 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 410. |
Assertion (A): Pressure groups involve themselves in politics and policy-making process in India through direct and indirect means. Reason (R): They aspire to come to power to achieve their goals. 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. | |
| 411. |
A pressure group is distinct from a political party in as much as it does not directly: |
| A. | Contest elections |
| B. | Finance a candidate |
| C. | Propagate a policy |
| D. | Resort to mobilisation of opinion |
| Answer» B. Finance a candidate | |
| 412. |
Which one of the following was the first country-wide pressure group of the organised Indian working class? |
| A. | All India Trade Union Congress |
| B. | Indian National Trade Union Congress |
| C. | United Trade Union Congress |
| D. | Hind Mazdoor Sabha |
| Answer» B. Indian National Trade Union Congress | |
| 413. |
Which one of the following is the primary purpose of a pressure group? |
| A. | To criticise the government |
| B. | To contest the elections |
| C. | To formulate policy |
| D. | To bring pressure on government to influence policy decision |
| Answer» E. | |
| 414. |
Which one of the following statements is not an explanation of the general characteristics of a pressure group? |
| A. | A major objective of a pressure group is to acquire, consolidate and extend political power. |
| B. | A pressure group aims at projecting and fulfilling specific interests. |
| C. | A pressure group seeks to influence decision-makers in a manner favourable to its specific interests. |
| D. | A pressure group is generally too limited in its organisation and goals to be mistaken for a bonfire political party. |
| Answer» B. A pressure group aims at projecting and fulfilling specific interests. | |
| 415. |
Consider the following statements: 1. M.C. Setalvad was the first Attorney-General of India. 2. Sir Ross Barker was the first chairman of the UPSC. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 416. |
Who of the following has not been a Chief Justice of India? |
| A. | R.C. Lahod |
| B. | G.B. Pattanaik |
| C. | M.S. Gill |
| D. | VN. Khare |
| Answer» D. VN. Khare | |
| 417. |
Who among the following was the fourth President of India? |
| A. | Zakir Hussain |
| B. | Zail Singh |
| C. | V.V. Giri |
| D. | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
| Answer» D. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | |
| 418. |
Who among the following was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | M.A. Ayyangar |
| B. | G.V. Mavalankar |
| C. | Sardar Hukam Singh |
| D. | N Sanjiva Reddy |
| Answer» C. Sardar Hukam Singh | |
| 419. |
Who has been the only Lok Sabha Speaker to have become the President of India? |
| A. | Giani Zail Singh |
| B. | V.V. Giri |
| C. | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
| D. | K.R. Narayanan |
| Answer» D. K.R. Narayanan | |
| 420. |
Who among the following had the longest tenure as the Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Morarji Desai |
| B. | Charan Singh |
| C. | V.P. Singh |
| D. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| Answer» B. Charan Singh | |
| 421. |
Who among the following was never a Deputy Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Devi Lal |
| B. | G.L. Nanda |
| C. | L.K. Advani |
| D. | Y.B. Chavan |
| Answer» C. L.K. Advani | |
| 422. |
Consider the following Vice-Presidents of India: 1. V.V. Giri 2. M. Hidayatullah 3. B.D. Jatti 4. G.S. Pathak Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures? |
| A. | 1-4-3-2 |
| B. | 2-1-3-4 |
| C. | 3-2-1-4 |
| D. | 4-1-3-2 |
| Answer» B. 2-1-3-4 | |
| 423. |
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. Article 52 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» C. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 424. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The President can commute death sentence to life imprisonment. 2. The Governor cannot commute death sentence to life imprisonment. 3. The President's power to pardon extends to punishments or sentences by court martial. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 425. |
In which of the following cases the President of India is not bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers? 1. The choice of the Prime Minister 2. The dismissal of a Government which refuses to quit, after having lost its majority in the House of the People 3. The allocation of business 4. The dissolution of the House, when appeal to the electorate becomes necessary Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 426. |
The Constitutional Amendment relating to the declaration of emergency (1978) requires the President of India to act in accordance with the: |
| A. | Collective advice of the entire Council of Ministers |
| B. | Advice of the Union Cabinet |
| C. | Advice of the Attorney General for India |
| D. | Advice of the Supreme Court |
| Answer» C. Advice of the Attorney General for India | |
| 427. |
Consider the following statements: 1. When the Vice-President of India acts as the President of India, he performs simultaneously the functions of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any dme except when both the Houses of Parliament are in session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 428. |
Consider the following statements: The President of India has the power to address both the Houses of Parliament at the commencement of: 1. The first session after the general elections 2. Each session 3. The first session of each year 4. The budget session of each year Which of these are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 429. |
The President of India is not empowered to proclaim: |
| A. | Emergency arising out of war, external aggression or armed rebellion |
| B. | Emergency due to breakdown of constitutional machinery in states |
| C. | Financial emergency in the state of Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Emergency arising out of threat to financial stability |
| Answer» D. Emergency arising out of threat to financial stability | |
| 430. |
Consider the following statements in respect of an Ordinance promulgated by the President of India during recess of Parliament: 1. Such an Ordinance may be withdrawn at any time by the President. 2. Such an Ordinance shall be laid before both the Houses of Parliament and shall cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament, or before that period if disapproved by both the Houses. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 431. |
The President of India has power to declare emergency under Article 352 on which of the following grounds? 1. War 2. Internal disturbance 3. External aggression 4. Armed rebellion Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 432. |
When the President of India is satisfied that the financial credit of Government of India is threatened, he may: |
| A. | Direct reduction in the number of members in the Finance Commission |
| B. | Proclaim financial emergency |
| C. | Impose President's Rule in any State |
| D. | Direct Parliament to pass a special Financial Bill. |
| Answer» C. Impose President's Rule in any State | |
| 433. |
Assertion (A): The Constitution vests the executive powers of the Union in the President of India. Reason (R): President of India is the Constitutional head of the State. 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 | |
| 434. |
Who amongst the following decides about the disqualification of the Members of Parliament? |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | Speaker |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 435. |
The impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in: |
| A. | Either House of Parliament |
| B. | A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament |
| C. | The Lok Sabha alone |
| D. | The Rajya Sabha alone |
| Answer» B. A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament | |
| 436. |
The power of the President of India to issue an ordinance is a / an: |
| A. | Executive power |
| B. | Legislative power |
| C. | Constituent power |
| D. | Quasi-judicial power |
| Answer» C. Constituent power | |
| 437. |
Assertion (A): The President of India can issue a proclamation of emergency under Article 352 on the advice of the Prime Minister. Reason (R): When a proclamation of emergency is in operation, the President may suspend the operation of all the fundamental rights except Articles 20 and 21. 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. | |
| 438. |
Which one of the following is not correct regarding the executive powers of the President? |
| A. | He must be kept informed by the Prime Minister of all decisions of the Cabinet. |
| B. | He presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers when he deems fit. |
| C. | He can ask the Prime Minister to submit a decision of any minister for the consideration of the Council of Ministers. |
| D. | He must be supplied with such other information about the administration of the country as he asks for it. |
| Answer» C. He can ask the Prime Minister to submit a decision of any minister for the consideration of the Council of Ministers. | |
| 439. |
Once the proclamation of emergency is made, the right of a citizen to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of his fundamental rights is suspended by the: |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 440. |
The Executive power of the Union Government is vested in the President of India. The President shall exercise these powers: |
| A. | Himself |
| B. | Directly or through officers subordinate to him if he so desires |
| C. | Either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution |
| D. | Only on the advice of Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Only on the advice of Prime Minister | |
| 441. |
Assertion (A): The President is part of the Parliament. Reason (R): A bill passed by the two Houses of Parliament cannot become law without the assent of the President. 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 | |
| 442. |
Who among the following do not participate in the election of the President of India? |
| A. | Elected Members of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Elected Members of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Elected Members of the Vidhan Sabhas |
| D. | Elected Members of the Vidhan Parishads |
| Answer» E. | |
| 443. |
The President of India is not the authority for the appointment of: |
| A. | Judges of the High Courts |
| B. | State Governors |
| C. | Union Ministers |
| D. | Chairman of a State Public Service Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 444. |
Assertion (A): The President of India occupies almost the same position as the King or Queen of England. Reason (R): The President is ultimately bound to act in accordance with the advice given by the Council of Ministers. 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 | |
| 445. |
Consider the following statements relating to the President of India: 1. He may resign by writing to the Vice-President. 2. He shall continue, not withstanding the expiration of his term, to hold office until his successor enters upon his office. 3. He is not entitled to hold the office for more than two terms. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 446. |
Which one of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India? |
| A. | Returning a Legislative Bill for reconsideration |
| B. | Returning a Money Bill for reconsideration |
| C. | Dissolving the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Summoning the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. Dissolving the Lok Sabha | |
| 447. |
Assertion (A): The President of India is indirectly elected. Reason (R): Under a parliamentary system of government, the head of the state is only nominal head. 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 | |
| 448. |
Consider the following statements: 1. If a Bill other than Money Bill is returned by the President for reconsideration of the Houses and the Bill is again passed by both the Houses of Parliament with or without amendments and again presented to the President, then also it is not obligatory upon him to declare his assent to it. 2. A Bill for the purpose of formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States can be introduced in either House of Parliament and no recommendation of the President is required for the introduction of such a Bill. 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» E. | |
| 449. |
Consider the following statements: 1. On the expiry of the term of five years by the President of India, the outgoing President must continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office. 2. The Electoral College for the President's election consists of the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Pondicherry also. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 450. |
The President of India is elected by the 'Electoral College' consisting of |
| A. | All Members of Parliament. |
| B. | Elected Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. |
| C. | Members of Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils. |
| D. | All the Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. |
| Answer» C. Members of Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils. | |