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751.

Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution do not have any-

A. Legal sanction
B. Political sanction
C. Social Sanction
D. (4) Moral sanction
Answer» B. Political sanction
752.

The fundamental duties are mentioned in the following part of the Constitution of India -

A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part IV A
D. Part VI
Answer» D. Part VI
753.

Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution?

A. Article 131
B. Article 132
C. Article 143
D. Article 148
Answer» D. Article 148
754.

Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of

A. the Governor
B. the Chief Minister
C. the Finance Minister
D. the Speaker
Answer» B. the Chief Minister
755.

After a Bill has been passed by the Houses of the Parliament, it is presented to the President who may either give assent to the Bill or with hold his assent. The President may -

A. assent within six months
B. assent or reject the Bill as soon as possible
C. return the Bill as soon as possible after the Bill is presented to him with a message requesting the House to reconsider the Bill
D. with hold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses
Answer» D. with hold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses
756.

Only one of the following can be the ex- officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the

A. Minister for Planning and Development
B. Home Minister
C. Prime Minister
D. Finance Minister
Answer» D. Finance Minister
757.

The idea of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' was borrowed by the framers of the Indian Constitution from the Constitution of

A. South Africa
B. the Republic of Germany
C. the Republic of Ireland
D. Canada
Answer» D. Canada
758.

'Equality before law' in India is derived from

A. Case Law
B. Political Conventions
C. Constitution
D. Gandhian Philosophy
Answer» D. Gandhian Philosophy
759.

Who is authorised to transfer the Judge of one High Court to another High Court?

A. The President
B. The Chief Justice of India
C. A Collegium of Judges of the Supreme Court
D. The Law Minister
Answer» B. The Chief Justice of India
760.

How many judges are there in Supreme Court?

A. 25
B. 26
C. 30
D. 31
Answer» E.
761.

By which Amendment were `Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution?

A. 40th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 45th Amendment
Answer» C. 44th Amendment
762.

Which article of Indian Constitution provides an advisory jurisdiction to the Supreme Court?

A. Article 129
B. Article 132
C. Article 143
D. Article 32
Answer» D. Article 32
763.

Which of the following states is not included in Capital Region Planning Council?

A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» E.
764.

LA Sabha and Rajya Sabha had passed the Lokpal Bill with more strong amendments in

A. 2012
B. 2013
C. 2009
D. 2011
Answer» C. 2009
765.

The phrase equality before law used in Article 14 of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of -

A. Britain
B. USA
C. France
D. Canada
Answer» B. USA
766.

Who is not the ex officio member of the National Human Rights Commission?

A. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities.
B. The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India
C. The Chairperson of the National commission for the scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
D. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
Answer» C. The Chairperson of the National commission for the scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
767.

Which one of the following is an item included in the list of Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen inthe Constitution?

A. To practice secularism,
B. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform.
C. To pay all taxes to government regularly and correctly.
D. Not to assault any public servant in the (during) performance of his duties.
Answer» C. To pay all taxes to government regularly and correctly.
768.

Who appoints the judges of the Indian Supreme Court?

A. President
B. Chief Justice
C. prime Minister
D. Council of Ministers
Answer» B. Chief Justice
769.

Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution?

A. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Alladi Krishnaswamy
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Gopalachwi Ayyangar
Answer» D. Gopalachwi Ayyangar
770.

Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order? (1)

A. Article 137
B. (2) Article 138
C. Article 139
D. Article 140
Answer» B. (2) Article 138
771.

The Committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by

A. Balwant Rai Mehta
B. Ashok Mehta
C. K. N. Katju
D. Jagjivan Ram
Answer» C. K. N. Katju
772.

The National Integration Council (NIC) is chaired by the

A. Prime Minister
B. Finance Minister
C. Home Minister
D. President of India
Answer» B. Finance Minister
773.

What is the minimum age prescribed for becoming a member of Rajya Sabha?

A. 25 years
B. 21 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Answer» D. 35 years
774.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from his office by .

A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
D. a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha
Answer» E.
775.

Which Article of the Indian Con- stitution deals with Election Commission?

A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 324
Answer» E.
776.

The number of judges can be modified in the Supreme Court by -

A. Presidential Order
B. Supreme Court by Notification
C. Parliament by Law
D. Central Government by notification
Answer» D. Central Government by notification
777.

Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court?

A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Parliament
D. Ministry of Law
Answer» D. Ministry of Law
778.

In which year was the Collegium System for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India?

A. 1993
B. 1996
C. 2000
D. 2004
Answer» B. 1996
779.

The item 'Education' belongs Lo the

A. Union List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. Residuary Subjects
Answer» D. Residuary Subjects
780.

When was the comprehensive reorganisation of Indian States completed in accordance with the recommendations of States Reorgani-sation Commission?

A. 1953
B. 1956
C. 1960
D. 1966
Answer» C. 1960
781.

Fill up : 'Right duties.'

A. obstructs
B. instructs
C. implies
D. opposes
Answer» D. opposes
782.

When was zero hour introduced in the parliamentary affairs in India?

A. 1952
B. 1962
C. 1972
D. 1982
Answer» C. 1972
783.

The voting age in India was lowered from 21 year to 18 years through

A. Presidential ordinance.
B. Constitutional Amendment.
C. Executive Order.
D. Parliamentary Legislation.
Answer» C. Executive Order.