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| 751. |
The powers of the Election Commission are given in which of the following Articles ofthe Constitution? |
| A. | 286 |
| B. | 356 |
| C. | 324 |
| D. | 382 |
| Answer» D. 382 | |
| 752. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority. 2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory. 3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State. 4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | I, II and IV |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 753. |
The decision of the Supreme Court in the Golakh Nath Case was that: |
| A. | Judiciary is independent of Parliament |
| B. | Fundamental Rights could not be amended or abridged |
| C. | the Constitution is supreme |
| D. | the basic structure of the Constitution should not be changed |
| Answer» C. the Constitution is supreme | |
| 754. |
Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy? |
| A. | Part III |
| B. | Part IV |
| C. | Part V |
| D. | Part II |
| Answer» C. Part V | |
| 755. |
The Indian States have been reorganised on the basis of |
| A. | economic conditions |
| B. | language of the people |
| C. | administrative convenience |
| D. | religion |
| Answer» C. administrative convenience | |
| 756. |
The Panchayati Raj System was adopted to: [I. Tax 1991] |
| A. | make people aware of politics |
| B. | decentralise the power of democracy |
| C. | educate the peasants |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. educate the peasants | |
| 757. |
The Parliament legislates on a State subject if: I. the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds majority that to do so is in the national inter II. during times of gency. Ill. when the legislatives of two or more States resolve that it is lawful for Parliament to do so. IV. a treaty or international agreement has to be implemented. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 758. |
Which one of the following writs is considered abulwark of Individual freedom? |
| A. | Certiorari |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Habeas Corpus |
| D. | Mandamus |
| Answer» D. Mandamus | |
| 759. |
The High Court which has the distinction of having the first woman Chief Justice is |
| A. | Allahabad High Court |
| B. | Delhi High Court |
| C. | Himachal Pradesh High Court |
| D. | Guwahati High Court |
| Answer» D. Guwahati High Court | |
| 760. |
The phrase "justice, social, economic and political"occurs in the |
| A. | Preamble |
| B. | Preamble and Fundamental Duties |
| C. | Fundamental Rights |
| D. | Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 761. |
In a federal system of government powers are dividedbetween the Centre and the States by |
| A. | the Constitution |
| B. | a mutual agreement between the Centre and the States |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» B. a mutual agreement between the Centre and the States | |
| 762. |
Dual Citizenship is an important feature in whichform of Government? |
| A. | Parliamentary |
| B. | Federal |
| C. | Unitary |
| D. | Authoritarian |
| Answer» C. Unitary | |
| 763. |
The idea of the Constitution of India was first of all given by : |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | M.N. Roy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 764. |
The Fundamental Rights as contains in ourConstitution are grouped under _______ categories. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |
| 765. |
The main factor which has inhibited the Government in the implementation of Directive Principles or State policy has been |
| A. | fear of agitations and protests |
| B. | fear of strictures from the judiciary |
| C. | fear of opposition |
| D. | resources crunch |
| Answer» E. | |
| 766. |
The foundations for the federal system in the Indian Constitution were laid in the |
| A. | Indian Councils Act of 1892 |
| B. | Indian Councils Act of 1909 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 767. |
Which of the following is/are extra constitutional and extra-legal device (s)for securingco-operation and co-ordination between the States in India? [IAS 1995] 1. The National Development Council. 2. The Governor's Conference. 3. Zonal Councils. 4. The Inter-State Council |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | Only IV |
| Answer» C. III and IV | |
| 768. |
The question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature shall be decidedby: |
| A. | the Governor in consultation with the President |
| B. | the Governor in consultation with the Election Commission |
| C. | State Legislative Council |
| D. | State Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» C. State Legislative Council | |
| 769. |
The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is [CDS 2009] |
| A. | One-twelfth of the .total number of members of the House |
| B. | One-sixth of the total number of members of the House |
| C. | One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House |
| D. | Two-third of the total number of members of the House |
| Answer» D. Two-third of the total number of members of the House | |
| 770. |
The State of Mysore was renamed as Karnataka in theyear |
| A. | 1972 |
| B. | 1973 |
| C. | 1974 |
| D. | 1975 |
| Answer» C. 1974 | |
| 771. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Supreme Court's decrees and orders are enforceable throughout India. 2. The Supreme Court is not bound by its earlier decisions 3. In its power of judicial review the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional on the basis of the objectives underlying the law. 4. The Constitution excludes no area from judicial review. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, III and IV |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 772. |
When can the salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court be reduced during their term of office? |
| A. | If the Parliament passes a bill to this effect |
| B. | During a Financial Emergency |
| C. | As and when the President desires |
| D. | Never |
| Answer» C. As and when the President desires | |
| 773. |
In case a President dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of: |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 1 year |
| C. | 3 months |
| D. | 6 months |
| Answer» E. | |
| 774. |
Who amongst the following addresses the nation on the Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Delhi? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | UPA Chairperson |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 775. |
The Constitution of India does not mention the post of: [CDS 1994] |
| A. | the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | the Deputy Prime Minister |
| C. | the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies |
| Answer» C. the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 776. |
Finance Commission is appointed by the President ofIndia after every |
| A. | 10 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» C. 6 years | |
| 777. |
The British Panel that visited India to study thePartition Plan (of India and Pakistan) was headed by |
| A. | Radcliffe |
| B. | Cripps |
| C. | Mountbatten |
| D. | Simmon |
| Answer» C. Mountbatten | |
| 778. |
Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, four languages were added to the languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22 ? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act |
| B. | Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act |
| C. | Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act |
| D. | Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act |
| Answer» D. Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act | |
| 779. |
The list of items which may be entrusted to the Panchayats is given in the: |
| A. | Eleventh Schedule |
| B. | Twelfth Schedule |
| C. | Seventh Schedule |
| D. | State List |
| Answer» B. Twelfth Schedule | |
| 780. |
Which Article of the Constitution had the unique distinction of having been adopted by the Constituent Assembly with cries of "Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai"? |
| A. | 17 |
| B. | 18 |
| C. | 19 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» B. 18 | |
| 781. |
The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by: |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | State legislature |
| C. | President |
| D. | No one |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 782. |
Which one of the following statements is correct? [NDA 2005] |
| A. | The President of India is the custodian of the Constitution of India |
| B. | The Supreme Court of India can declare a law passed by any State/Union Legislature null and void if it encroaches upon the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India |
| C. | The number of Judges in a High Court is to be determined from time to time by the Governor of the State concerned |
| D. | The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the State concerned on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. The number of Judges in a High Court is to be determined from time to time by the Governor of the State concerned | |
| 783. |
Indian citizenship of a person can be terminated if: 1. a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of some other country. 2. a person who has become a citizen through registration is sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 10 years within five years of his registration. 3. the Government of India is satisfied that citizenship was obtained by fraud. 4. a person who is a citizen by birth indulges in trade with an enemy country during war. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 784. |
The Governor holds office for _____ years from the date of assumption of office. |
| A. | five |
| B. | four |
| C. | six |
| D. | three |
| Answer» B. four | |
| 785. |
The first effort at drafting a Dominion Status Constitution for India was made inresponse to the [CDS 2011] |
| A. | Minto-Morley Reforms |
| B. | Montague-Chelmsford Reforms |
| C. | Simon Commission |
| D. | First Round Table Conference |
| Answer» D. First Round Table Conference | |
| 786. |
Which one of the following is/are all-India services? I. Indian Administrative Service II. Indian Foreign Service III. Indian Police Service IV. Indian Defence Service |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. II, III and IV | |
| 787. |
Mayor of a Municipal Corporation holds the office for a period of: |
| A. | 1 year |
| B. | 3 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» B. 3 years | |
| 788. |
Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law, the State Legislative Council: |
| A. | has to agree to the Bill |
| B. | may delay it for a maximum period of four months |
| C. | may disagree to its provisions, in which case a joint sitting is called |
| D. | has nothing to do |
| Answer» C. may disagree to its provisions, in which case a joint sitting is called | |
| 789. |
Who among the following may belong to the Rajya Sabha but can speak in boththe Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ? [CDS 1993] |
| A. | Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha who may be experts in different fields of knowledge |
| C. | The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha who may be experts in different fields of knowledge | |
| 790. |
The Election Commission holds election for: [NDA 1994] |
| A. | the Parliament |
| B. | the Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies |
| C. | the Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and State Legislative Councils |
| D. | the Parliament, State Legislatures and the posts of the President and the Vice-President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 791. |
Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | To vote in public elections |
| B. | To develop the scientific temper |
| C. | To safeguard public property |
| D. | To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals |
| Answer» B. To develop the scientific temper | |
| 792. |
The provision for Contingency Fund of India as well as for each State has been madeunder: |
| A. | Article 267 |
| B. | Article 270 |
| C. | Parliamentary Legislation |
| D. | Presidential order |
| Answer» B. Article 270 | |
| 793. |
The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of: [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Culture |
| B. | Tourism |
| C. | Science and Technology |
| D. | Human Resource Development |
| Answer» B. Tourism | |
| 794. |
When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court falls vacant, his duties will be performed by one of the other Judges of the Court as may be appointed for the purpose by the |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» D. Supreme Court | |
| 795. |
The first woman to become the Speaker of a StateAssembly in India was |
| A. | Vijayalakshami Pandit |
| B. | Sucheta Kripalani |
| C. | Shanno Devi |
| D. | Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur |
| Answer» C. Shanno Devi | |
| 796. |
Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the does not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House after the dissolution. |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Speaker |
| C. | Finance Minister |
| D. | Defence Minister |
| Answer» C. Finance Minister | |
| 797. |
In the election of the President of India theConstitution has attempted to |
| A. | maintain parity between the Union and the States |
| B. | afford more weightage to the Union |
| C. | afford more weightage to the States |
| D. | afford more weightage to the Union Territories |
| Answer» B. afford more weightage to the Union | |
| 798. |
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country under Article 352: |
| A. | the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List |
| B. | the power of the State Legislature to make a law which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution is suspended |
| C. | a law passed by the Parliament may be amended by a State Legislature with prior permission of the President |
| D. | Parliament can delegate some of its powers to the State Legislatures |
| Answer» B. the power of the State Legislature to make a law which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution is suspended | |
| 799. |
Which language is not recognised in the 8th Schedule though it is an officiallanguage of a State? |
| A. | English |
| B. | Sindhi |
| C. | Sanskrit |
| D. | Kashmiri |
| Answer» B. Sindhi | |
| 800. |
The authority to dissolve a State Legislative Assembly is vested in the |
| A. | Chief Minister of the State |
| B. | Speaker of the State Assembly |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Governor of the State |
| Answer» E. | |