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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
As a result of prorogation which of the following is not affected? |
| A. | Resolutions |
| B. | Bills |
| C. | Motions |
| D. | Notices |
| Answer» C. Motions | |
| 2. |
Which of these States has the Bicameral Legislature? 1. Bihar 2. Gujarat 3. Karnataka 4. Jammu & Kashmir 5. Maharashtra 6. U.P. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | |
| 3. |
The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of [CDS 2011] |
| A. | six years |
| B. | during the pleasure of the President |
| C. | for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier |
| D. | for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier |
| Answer» D. for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier | |
| 4. |
The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were provided by : |
| A. | an amendment of the Constiution |
| B. | a judgement of the Supreme Court |
| C. | an order issued by the President |
| D. | a Legislation adopted by the Parliament |
| Answer» B. a judgement of the Supreme Court | |
| 5. |
India is a federal state because or |
| A. | her written Constitution |
| B. | the independence of the Judiciary |
| C. | the sharing of power between the Centre and the States |
| D. | dual citizenship |
| Answer» D. dual citizenship | |
| 6. |
Reserved seats exist in a State Assembly for |
| A. | minorities |
| B. | backward classes |
| C. | women |
| D. | Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Which of the following is true regarding the 'No Confidence Motion' in theParliament? 1. There is no mention of it in the Constitution. 2. A period of 6, months must lapse between the introduction of one No Confidence 'Motion and another. 3. At least 100 persons must support such motion before it is introduced in the House. 4. It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. |
| A. | 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3, and 4 | |
| 8. |
Article 75 includes among its provisions: 1. Prime Minister is to be appointed by the President. 2. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible the Lok Sabha. 3. The President may appoint a non-member as Prime Minister who must become a member of Parliament before the expiration of six months. 4. The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 | |
| 9. |
The difference between an Additional Judge and an Acting Judge of a High Court is |
| A. | there is practically no difference |
| B. | the former is appointed in a casual vacancy whereas the latter is appointed to cope with the workload |
| C. | the former is appointed to cope with the workload whereas the latter is appointed in a casual vacancy |
| D. | the former is appointed by the President whereas the latter is appointed by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court |
| Answer» D. the former is appointed by the President whereas the latter is appointed by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court | |
| 10. |
The Supreme Court is a court of record. This implies: 1. it can punish for its contempt. 2. its decisions are admitted as evidence and can riot be questioned in any court of law. 3. it has to keep a record of all the important cases that are conducted in India. 4. its decisions, once taken, are binding upon it. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. I, III and IV | |
| 11. |
The Legislative Council in a State can be created or disbanded by the: [Railways 1994] |
| A. | State Legislative Assembly alone |
| B. | Parliament alone |
| C. | Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature |
| D. | President on recommendation of the Governor |
| Answer» D. President on recommendation of the Governor | |
| 12. |
The number of States under the jurisdiction of a High Court is decided on the basis of: |
| A. | area and population to be served |
| B. | funds at the disposal |
| C. | intention of the government |
| D. | number of judges available |
| Answer» B. funds at the disposal | |
| 13. |
How will the newly passed Gram Nyayalaya Act help the judicial system in the country? (A) It promises to put many more courts at block and tehsil levels. (B) It would make justice quick, particularly in case of small disputes and petty crimes. (C) This will reduce the burden on High Courts and Supreme Court. |
| A. | Only (A) |
| B. | Only (B) |
| C. | Only (C) |
| D. | Both (A)and (B) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to : |
| A. | freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a) |
| B. | culture and education under Articles 29 and 30 |
| C. | life and personal liberty under Article 21 |
| D. | equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14 |
| Answer» D. equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14 | |
| 15. |
A resolution for the revocation of proclamation of National Emergency may be moved by: |
| A. | ten members of Rajya Sabha |
| B. | ten members of Lok Sabha |
| C. | ten members of Parliament |
| D. | one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Under the Constitution the 'Residuary Powers' belongto the |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Supreme Court of India |
| C. | Union Government |
| D. | State Governments |
| Answer» D. State Governments | |
| 17. |
There shall be a Vice-President of India according toArticle |
| A. | 63 |
| B. | 64 |
| C. | 54 |
| D. | 57 |
| Answer» B. 64 | |
| 18. |
The model for Fundamental Rights in India has beentaken from the |
| A. | Constitution of the USA |
| B. | British Constitution |
| C. | Constitution of the Fifth French Republic |
| D. | Irish Constitution |
| Answer» B. British Constitution | |
| 19. |
Consider the following statements. The Indian Constitution is : (1) unwritten Constitution. (2) written Constitution. (3) largely based on Government of India Act, 1935. |
| A. | 2 and 1 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 are correct | |
| 20. |
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee ofParliament is appointed by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | President |
| D. | Union Finance Minister |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 21. |
For those Union Territories, which have no Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by: |
| A. | Union Ministry |
| B. | President, through the appointed Administrator |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Appointed Administrator |
| Answer» C. Parliament | |
| 22. |
The Union Council of Ministers consists of: |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Cabinet Minister |
| C. | Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States |
| D. | Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution [CDS 1992] |
| A. | Estate Duty |
| B. | Sales Tax |
| C. | Corporation Tax |
| D. | Taxes on Railway fares and freight |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
The Supreme Court functions from New Delhi, but it can sitelsewhere |
| A. | if a majority of the Judges of the Court so decide |
| B. | with the approval of the President |
| C. | with the approval of the Parliament |
| D. | at the specific request of a State High Court |
| Answer» C. with the approval of the Parliament | |
| 25. |
Who is responsible for the registration of voters? |
| A. | Government |
| B. | Voters |
| C. | Political parties |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
If the Lok Sabha is not in session, expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the State may be authorised by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Finance Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| Answer» D. Comptroller and Auditor General of India | |
| 27. |
The Sarkaria Commission dealing with the Centre-State .relationship has not laid down which of the following regarding the appointment of Governors? |
| A. | A politician from the ruling party at the Centre should not be appointed to a State run by some other party |
| B. | The person should not be too closely connected with the politics of the State where he is to be posted |
| C. | He should have travelled extensively in and out of India |
| D. | He should be eminent in some walk of life |
| Answer» D. He should be eminent in some walk of life | |
| 28. |
Which of the following is not a qualification for a person to be the Chief Justice of HighCourt? |
| A. | He should have been a Judge in any court of India for not less than 10 years |
| B. | He should be a distinguished jurist |
| C. | He should be a renowned writer in the field of law |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 29. |
Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right? [CDS1993] |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Mandamus |
| C. | Prohibition |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» B. Mandamus | |
| 30. |
Is there a provision in the Indian Constitutionconferring a right to recall a legislator? |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, during an Emergency |
| D. | Yes, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» C. Yes, during an Emergency | |
| 31. |
The Directive Principles of State Policy are nonjusticiable which means that |
| A. | they are sacrosanct |
| B. | in case they are violated, the matter cannot be taken to courts |
| C. | courts are debarred from consideration of these Principles |
| D. | the law of the land does not recognise their existence |
| Answer» C. courts are debarred from consideration of these Principles | |
| 32. |
A few members of the Legislative Council arenominated by the |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | Governor of the State |
| C. | Chairman of the Council |
| D. | Speaker of the State Assembly |
| Answer» C. Chairman of the Council | |
| 33. |
The first attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in administrationwas made by : |
| A. | Indian Councils Act, 1900 |
| B. | Indian Councils Act, 1909 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | Indian Councils Act, 1919 |
| Answer» C. Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 34. |
The provision for organising village Panchayats existsin |
| A. | The Preamble to the Constitution |
| B. | Chapter on Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | An Act of Parliament passed in 1950 |
| Answer» D. An Act of Parliament passed in 1950 | |
| 35. |
There shall be a President of India according to Article |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 51 |
| C. | 52 |
| D. | 53 |
| Answer» D. 53 | |
| 36. |
Money can be advanced out of the Contingency Fundof India to meet unforeseen expenditures, by the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | President |
| C. | Finance Minister |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» C. Finance Minister | |
| 37. |
The Constitution provides for three methods for amending the different categories of provisions of the Constitutions. Which among the following four is not an appropriate method? |
| A. | Certain provisions may be amended by a majority ruling of the Supreme Court |
| B. | Certain provisions may be amended by a simple majority in Parliament |
| C. | Certain others may be amended by a two-thirds majority |
| D. | Certain others need ratification by one-half of the States |
| Answer» B. Certain provisions may be amended by a simple majority in Parliament | |
| 38. |
Which one of the following is not administered by a Lieutenant Governor? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Puducherry |
| C. | Chandigarh |
| D. | Andaman and Nicobar |
| Answer» D. Andaman and Nicobar | |
| 39. |
To acquire citizenship by registration a person must have been resident in India for ______ immediately before making an application: |
| A. | six months |
| B. | one year |
| C. | three years |
| D. | five years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commision for States are enshrined in : |
| A. | Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-324 |
| B. | Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323 |
| C. | Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323 |
| D. | Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-318 |
| Answer» C. Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323 | |
| 41. |
The Election Commission enjoys |
| A. | a constitutional basis |
| B. | a statutoty basis |
| C. | an extra-constitutional basis |
| D. | no constitutional or statutory basis |
| Answer» B. a statutoty basis | |
| 42. |
Nowadays the Election Commission of India Uses 'EVM' during the general election in the country. What Is the full form of EVM ? |
| A. | Election Validation Machine |
| B. | Electronic Voting Machine |
| C. | Electronic Validation Management |
| D. | Early Voting Movement |
| Answer» C. Electronic Validation Management | |
| 43. |
In the discharge of his functions the Attorney Generalis assisted by |
| A. | a Solicitor General |
| B. | a Solicitor General and an Additional Solicitor General |
| C. | a Solicitor General and two Additional Solicitors General |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 44. |
The Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met on |
| A. | 6th December, 1946 |
| B. | 9th December, 1946 |
| C. | 20th February, 1947 |
| D. | 3rd June, 1947 |
| Answer» C. 20th February, 1947 | |
| 45. |
The National River Conservation Directorate is under: [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | Ministry of Agriculture |
| B. | Ministry of Environment and Forests |
| C. | Ministry of Earth Sciences |
| D. | Ministry of Water Resources |
| Answer» C. Ministry of Earth Sciences | |
| 46. |
The Indian Constitution has borrowed the ideas of Preamble from the: |
| A. | Italian Constitution |
| B. | Canadian Constitution |
| C. | French Constitution |
| D. | Constitution of USA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
The members of the Inter-State Council are: 1. Six cabinet ministers nominated to it 2. Chief Ministers of all States 3. Secretaries of Union Ministries 4. Governors of all States |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II only |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» B. I, II and III | |
| 48. |
Who among the following decides the nature of a bill |
| A. | Attorney General for India |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Minister for Parliamentary Affairs |
| D. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Which of the following is not true regarding the Attorney General of India? |
| A. | He represents Government in any reference made by the President under Article 143 |
| B. | His consent is necessary for initiating proceedings for contempt in certain cases |
| C. | His consent is necessary for finalization of appointment of Judges to State High Courts |
| D. | He appears in courts of law on behalf of the Houses of Parliament or the Speaker |
| Answer» D. He appears in courts of law on behalf of the Houses of Parliament or the Speaker | |
| 50. |
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? [CRPF 1990] |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |