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This section includes 1737 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1101. |
The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system inthat India has: [IAS 1998] |
| A. | both a real and a nominal executive |
| B. | a system of collective responsibility |
| C. | bicameral legislature |
| D. | the system of judicial review |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1102. |
Which of the following committees is not created by the Speaker's nomination of members? |
| A. | Committee on Privileges |
| B. | Committee on Petitions |
| C. | Business Advisory Committee |
| D. | Committee on Public Undertakings |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1103. |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by: |
| A. | all the members of Parliament |
| B. | the people directly |
| C. | all the members of Lok Sabha |
| D. | the members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. the members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha | |
| 1104. |
A Finance Bill is one which |
| A. | authorises expenditure on the Contingency Fund of India |
| B. | is introduced every year to give effect to the financial proposals of the Union Government for the succeeding financial year |
| C. | authorises expenditure out of the Consolidated Fund of India |
| D. | outlines the state of economy of the nation presented to Parliament by the Union Finance Minister on the eve of presentation of the annual Budget |
| Answer» C. authorises expenditure out of the Consolidated Fund of India | |
| 1105. |
The power of judicial review ensures: |
| A. | the supremacy of the Supreme Court |
| B. | that Supreme Court can review its own judgements |
| C. | the constitutionality of laws |
| D. | justice by the subordinate courts |
| Answer» D. justice by the subordinate courts | |
| 1106. |
Which of the following is not a function of Parliament in India? |
| A. | Providing the Cabinet and holding them responsible |
| B. | Criticising government policy |
| C. | Formulating policy for national development |
| D. | Securing relevant information on government action |
| Answer» D. Securing relevant information on government action | |
| 1107. |
Which State is covered by Article 370 of theConstitution? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» D. Haryana | |
| 1108. |
The exclusive forum for adjudicating disputes relatingto the election of the President of India is the |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Delhi High Court |
| Answer» D. Delhi High Court | |
| 1109. |
Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights? 1. A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election. 2. A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing operation. [NDA 2010] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1110. |
Which among the following subjects is included in theConcurrent List of the Constitution? |
| A. | Police |
| B. | Posts and Telegraphs |
| C. | Public Health |
| D. | Newspapers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1111. |
India is a democratic republic, because: |
| A. | there is independence of judiciary |
| B. | the Head of the State is elected by the people |
| C. | there is distribution of powers between the Centre and the States |
| D. | there is Parliamentary supremacy |
| Answer» C. there is distribution of powers between the Centre and the States | |
| 1112. |
Censorship of the press: |
| A. | is prohibited by the Constitution |
| B. | has to be judged by the test of reasonableness |
| C. | is a restriction on the freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19 |
| D. | is specified in Article 31 of the Constitution |
| Answer» C. is a restriction on the freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19 | |
| 1113. |
Do the State Legislatures have any authority topropose amendments to the Constitution? |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, during an Emergency |
| D. | Yes, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» C. Yes, during an Emergency | |
| 1114. |
Which of the following matters are not included in the Union List? I. Defence II. Prisons III. Liquor policy IV. Ports V. Irrigation |
| A. | III and IV |
| B. | III, IV and V |
| C. | II, III, IV and V |
| D. | II, III and V |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1115. |
In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to ? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to LokSabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1116. |
Which one of the following determines that the IndianConstitution is federal? |
| A. | A written and rigid Constitution |
| B. | An independent judiciary |
| C. | Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre |
| D. | Distribution of powers between the Centre and the States |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1117. |
The vesting of 'residuary' powers in the central government by the Constitution of India indicates [Asstt Commdt 2010] |
| A. | that India is a federal polity |
| B. | that India is neither federal nor unitary |
| C. | that India is quasi federal |
| D. | unitary character of Indian polity |
| Answer» D. unitary character of Indian polity | |
| 1118. |
The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India is threefold viz |
| A. | Civil, criminal and appellate |
| B. | Original, appellate and advisory |
| C. | Appellate, advisory and miscellaneous |
| D. | Civil, criminal or otherwise |
| Answer» C. Appellate, advisory and miscellaneous | |
| 1119. |
Which of the following was not one of the features of Government of India Act, 1935 ? |
| A. | Provincial autonomy |
| B. | Dyarchy of centre |
| C. | Bicameral Legislature |
| D. | All India federation |
| Answer» D. All India federation | |
| 1120. |
A person is eligible to vote in the general elections if he or she: 1. is a citizen of India. 2. is not less than 21 years of age. 3. does not hold any office of profit under the Government. 4. is not disqualified on grounds of unsound mind. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and IV |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» C. I and II | |
| 1121. |
A Member of Parliament can claim immunity: |
| A. | both from civil as well as criminal cases |
| B. | from civil cases only |
| C. | from criminal cases only |
| D. | cannot claim immunity either from civil or from criminal cases |
| Answer» C. from criminal cases only | |
| 1122. |
The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of theConstitution: |
| A. | by a majority vote |
| B. | by a two-thirds majority |
| C. | by consensus |
| D. | unanimously |
| Answer» D. unanimously | |
| 1123. |
The Prime Minister in a Parliamentary executive |
| A. | enjoys no independent power of his own |
| B. | can act as a dictator by himself |
| C. | acts as a link between the Council of Ministers and the President |
| D. | does not lead the party in power in an Emergency |
| Answer» D. does not lead the party in power in an Emergency | |
| 1124. |
The Union or India consists of _____ States and UnionTerritories. |
| A. | 22 : 8 |
| B. | 24 : 7 |
| C. | 28 : 7 |
| D. | 21 : 8 |
| Answer» D. 21 : 8 | |
| 1125. |
Which of the following Parliamentary Committees in India acts as 'watch-dog' ondepartmental expenditure and irregularities? |
| A. | Estimates Committee |
| B. | Committee on Public Undertakings |
| C. | Public Accounts Committee |
| D. | Committee of Public Assurances |
| Answer» D. Committee of Public Assurances | |
| 1126. |
The pardoning power given to the President of India under Article 72 can be exercised: |
| A. | only after the trial and on the sentence of conviction |
| B. | during or after trial but never before trial |
| C. | at any time before, during or after the trial |
| D. | either before or after the trial but never during the trial of the case |
| Answer» D. either before or after the trial but never during the trial of the case | |
| 1127. |
Who acted as the Prime Minister of India immediately on thedeath of Jawaharlal Nehru? |
| A. | TT Krishnamachari |
| B. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| C. | Mrs Indira Gandhi |
| D. | Gulzari Lal Nanda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1128. |
If the same person is elected to both a Parliamentary seat and a seat in a State Legislature and if he does not resign his seat in the State Legislature before a specified period |
| A. | his seat in the State Legislature will become vacant |
| B. | his seat in Parliament will become vacant |
| C. | both the seats will become vacant |
| D. | he may be debarred from contesting elections in the future |
| Answer» C. both the seats will become vacant | |
| 1129. |
Who among the following is/are not appointed by thePresident? |
| A. | Attorney General for India |
| B. | Judges of the Supreme Court |
| C. | Judges of High Courts |
| D. | Advocate General |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1130. |
The maximum strength of the nominated members in both the Houses ofParliament can be: |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» D. 20 | |
| 1131. |
Equality, Fraternity and Liberty were ideas that emanated from the revolution of |
| A. | UK |
| B. | USA |
| C. | France |
| D. | USSR (now defunct) |
| Answer» D. USSR (now defunct) | |
| 1132. |
The members of UPSC hold the office: |
| A. | during the pleasure of President |
| B. | as long as they enjoy confidence in Parliament |
| C. | for life or till they attain the age of 70 years |
| D. | for the term of six years or till they attain the age of 65 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1133. |
The Cabinet System of Government first evolved in |
| A. | Greece |
| B. | Britain |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» C. Canada | |
| 1134. |
The American Constitution came into effect in |
| A. | 1781 |
| B. | 1789 |
| C. | 1860 |
| D. | 1865 |
| Answer» C. 1860 | |
| 1135. |
Consider the following statements on Parliamentary Committees: [CDS 2008] 1. Members of the Rajya Sabha are not associated with the Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings. 2. Members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both land 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1136. |
Which day of the year is observed as theCommonwealth Day? |
| A. | January 1 |
| B. | May 24 |
| C. | June 2 |
| D. | October 21 |
| Answer» C. June 2 | |
| 1137. |
The power to abolish or create Legislative Councils inthe States rests with the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | State Governors |
| Answer» C. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
| 1138. |
By Convention, who of the following is the Chairman of Press Council of India? [AssttComm 2008] |
| A. | An eminent journalist of India |
| B. | A senior Civil Services Officer |
| C. | A retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India |
| D. | The Union Minister of Information arid Broadcasting |
| Answer» D. The Union Minister of Information arid Broadcasting | |
| 1139. |
Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to: [Railways 1994] |
| A. | elect the President of India |
| B. | elect the Vice-President of India |
| C. | adopt a Constitution amending Bill |
| D. | consider and pass a Bill on which two Houses disagree |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1140. |
With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development |
| B. | It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings |
| C. | It ensures transparency in financial administration |
| D. | None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1141. |
The Preamble to the Constitution defines the four objectivesor the Indian Republic. Find the odd one out. |
| A. | Equality |
| B. | Fraternity |
| C. | Harmony |
| D. | Liberty |
| Answer» D. Liberty | |
| 1142. |
Which of the following is regarded as an essential function of the State ? [Central Excise 1994] |
| A. | To run schools for education |
| B. | To provide defence against external attacks |
| C. | To prevent diseases |
| D. | To maintain good roads |
| Answer» C. To prevent diseases | |
| 1143. |
Indian President and Prime Minister are a replica of the heads of the State of whichcountry ? |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Ireland |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 1144. |
India opted for a federal form of government because of: [Railways 1994] |
| A. | vast-territory |
| B. | cultural integration |
| C. | linguistic and regional diversity |
| D. | administrative convenience |
| Answer» D. administrative convenience | |
| 1145. |
Which of the following statements are true?I. Presidential election is held before the expiration of the term of the outgoing President. II. The term of the President's office can be extended if general elections for any Assembly are not held due to an emergency. III. If the term of any President is cut short by reason of his death, resignation or removal, then the election of next President should be held within three months of the occurence of the vacancy. IV. The Indian Constitution is silent on the number of times a person can be re-elected President. |
| A. | I, II, III and IV |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | I and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1146. |
In Parliamentary Government, Ministers remain in office so long as they enjoy: |
| A. | confidence of the upper house of the legislature |
| B. | support of the armed forces |
| C. | confidence of the popular chamber of legislature |
| D. | popular support |
| Answer» D. popular support | |
| 1147. |
Which of the following is NOT a Consumer Right asper the Consumer Protection Act 1986? |
| A. | Right to consumer education |
| B. | Right to seek redressal |
| C. | Right to safety |
| D. | Right to negotiate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1148. |
In which one of the following Ministries, the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Health and Family Welfare |
| B. | Home Affairs |
| C. | Social Justice and Empowerment |
| D. | Human Resource Development |
| Answer» C. Social Justice and Empowerment | |
| 1149. |
According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment) Act 1985asamended in 2003,a legislator attracts disqualification under the Tenth Schedule if 1. he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected. 2. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party. 3. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house. 4. a member who has been elected as an independent member joins any political party. Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009] |
| A. | II and III |
| B. | I, II and IV |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1150. |
The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Chief Justice |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |