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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.
| 501. |
Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President from his office before the expiryof his term? |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Lok Sabha |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» D. Supreme Court | |
| 502. |
The Prime Minister: |
| A. | is head of government |
| B. | is the leader of Lok Sabha |
| C. | may change the portfolios of the Ministers at will |
| D. | may do all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 503. |
A person appointed as an Additional or Acting Judgeof a High Court shall not hold office after attaining the age of |
| A. | 60 |
| B. | 62 |
| C. | 63 |
| D. | 65 |
| Answer» C. 63 | |
| 504. |
The salary and allowances of the President can bediminished during his term of office. |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, during an Emergency |
| D. | Yes, during a Financial Emergency |
| Answer» C. Yes, during an Emergency | |
| 505. |
Which of the following is true regarding the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? [Railway Apprentices 1993] |
| A. | One has to be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to die post of the Vice-Chairman |
| B. | One need not necessarily be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman |
| C. | One has to be a member of either House 'of Parliament for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman |
| D. | There is an established convention that the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha belongs to the main opposition party in the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. One need not necessarily be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman | |
| 506. |
Grants-in-aid are provided every year to such States as are in need of assistanceasdetermined by the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 507. |
Term of Comptroller and Auditor General of India is: [CRPF 1990] |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | 65 years of age |
| C. | 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 508. |
Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a Commissionto investigate the conditions for the improvement of: [CDS 2004] |
| A. | Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |
| B. | Socially and educationally backward classes |
| C. | Socially and economically backward classes |
| D. | Educationally and economically backward classes |
| Answer» B. Socially and educationally backward classes | |
| 509. |
Finance Commission consists of: |
| A. | five members |
| B. | four whole time members |
| C. | Chairman and four members |
| D. | a Chairman and three other members |
| Answer» E. | |
| 510. |
Corporation Tax: [IAS 1995] |
| A. | is levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the States |
| B. | is levied by the Union and belongs to it exclusively |
| C. | is levied and appropriated by the States |
| D. | is levied by the Union and shared by the Union and the States |
| Answer» C. is levied and appropriated by the States | |
| 511. |
Which language was added to the list of regionallanguages by the 21st Amendment? |
| A. | Assamese |
| B. | Oriya |
| C. | Kashmiri |
| D. | Sindhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 512. |
Which one among the following statements is not correct ? The word 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India, read with [CDS 2012] |
| A. | Article 39(d), would enable the Court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws |
| B. | Articles 14, would enable the Court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent |
| C. | Article 25, would enable the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article |
| D. | Article 23, would enable the Court to reduce inequality in income and status |
| Answer» D. Article 23, would enable the Court to reduce inequality in income and status | |
| 513. |
To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending itback for fresh consideration? [I. Tax 1992] |
| A. | Ordinary Bills |
| B. | Finance Bills |
| C. | Bills passed by both the Houses of the Parliament |
| D. | Bill seeking Amendment to the Constitution |
| Answer» C. Bills passed by both the Houses of the Parliament | |
| 514. |
The first country to include a set of DirectivePrinciples in its Constitution was |
| A. | India |
| B. | Ireland |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | Bangladesh |
| Answer» C. South Africa | |
| 515. |
Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Gulzari Lal Nanda |
| C. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| D. | John Mathai |
| Answer» B. Gulzari Lal Nanda | |
| 516. |
Mark the correct response: |
| A. | It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires |
| B. | The Prime Minister need not communicate all decisions to the President |
| C. | It is not obligatory on the part of Prime Minister to communicate the decision to the President |
| D. | The President cannot compel the Prime Minister to give the information he has |
| Answer» B. The Prime Minister need not communicate all decisions to the President | |
| 517. |
Pranab Mukherjee won the Presidential election against |
| A. | PA Sangma |
| B. | Pratibha Patil |
| C. | HamidAnsari |
| D. | APJ Abdul Kalam |
| Answer» B. Pratibha Patil | |
| 518. |
Who among the following had the longest tenure as Presidentor India? |
| A. | VV Giri |
| B. | Dr Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | FA Ahmed |
| D. | N Sanjeeva Reddy |
| Answer» C. FA Ahmed | |
| 519. |
Does the Indian Constitution envisage double citizenship? |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes, in exceptional cases with Parliament's consent |
| D. | Yes, in the case of all foreigners |
| Answer» C. Yes, in exceptional cases with Parliament's consent | |
| 520. |
The ultimate interpreter and guardian of the IndianConstitution is the |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 521. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, only the President, but not the Governors of the States, has the power to pardon, commute or suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offence. 2. In India, though the Governor of a State is its constitutional head during normal times, he acts as the agent of the Centre during periods of Emergency in the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2005] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 522. |
The first Backward Classes Commission was headedby |
| A. | Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur |
| B. | Jogendra Nath Mandal |
| C. | Kakasaheb Kalelkar |
| D. | M H Beg |
| Answer» D. M H Beg | |
| 523. |
India was not a State before15th August 1947, because it had no |
| A. | Sovereignty |
| B. | Constitution |
| C. | Elected Government |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» B. Constitution | |
| 524. |
In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members: [Railways 1991] |
| A. | is same |
| B. | differs according to the geographical size of the respective State |
| C. | differs according to the number of votes a member represents |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 525. |
If the Parliament passes a law which is against the Constitution, it can be declared as unconstitutional by the: |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | President |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | A bench of High Court Judges |
| Answer» B. President | |
| 526. |
The number of members nominated by the Presidentto the Lok Sabha is |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» C. 6 | |
| 527. |
Dr. Ambedkar had said the "Article _____ should normally remain a 'dead letter' and would be used only in the 'last resort'. |
| A. | 352 |
| B. | 355 |
| C. | 356 |
| D. | 357 |
| Answer» D. 357 | |
| 528. |
The Indian Constitution comprises of [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 12 Schedules |
| B. | 371 Articles, 21 Parts and 11 Schedules |
| C. | 372 Articles, 20 Parts and 7 Schedules |
| D. | 381 Articles, 23 Parts and 8 Schedules |
| Answer» B. 371 Articles, 21 Parts and 11 Schedules | |
| 529. |
Union Parliament can make laws in respect of subjectsmentioned in the State List |
| A. | when the State Assembly is not in session |
| B. | during an Emergency under President's rule |
| C. | on a specific request from the Governor |
| D. | when the Chief Minister concurs |
| Answer» C. on a specific request from the Governor | |
| 530. |
Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Vote on Account-Finance Bill-Appropriation Bill-Discussion on Budget |
| B. | Finance Bill- Appropriation. Bill Discussion on Budget-Vote on Accounts |
| C. | Discussion on Budget-Vote on Account-Finance Bill-Appropriation Bill |
| D. | Discussion on Budget-Appropriation Bill-Finance Bill-Vote on Account |
| Answer» E. | |
| 531. |
Under the country's judicial system the State HighCourts come directly under the |
| A. | Supreme Court of India |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Attorney General for India |
| D. | Union Parliament |
| Answer» B. President of India | |
| 532. |
The remuneration payable to the Advocate General ofa State is determined by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the State High Court |
| B. | Registrar of the State High Court |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» D. Chief Minister | |
| 533. |
What was the status of Sikkim at the commencement of the Constitution? |
| A. | A part B State |
| B. | An independent State |
| C. | An independent kingdom attached to India by a special treaty |
| D. | A part C State |
| Answer» D. A part C State | |
| 534. |
While a proclamation of Emerqency is in operation, the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended by not exceeding [Asstt Commdt 2011] |
| A. | three months |
| B. | nine months |
| C. | one year at a time |
| D. | two years at a time |
| Answer» D. two years at a time | |
| 535. |
Which one or the following States does not have a LegislativeCouncil so far even though the Constitution provides for it? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 536. |
Fundamental Duties are duties of |
| A. | the Government towards society |
| B. | the State towards citizens |
| C. | citizens towards society and fellow citizens |
| D. | citizens and the State |
| Answer» D. citizens and the State | |
| 537. |
Rajya Sabha has the exclusive authority to : |
| A. | impeach the Vice-President |
| B. | intimate impeachment proceedings against the Chief Election Commissioner |
| C. | recommend the creation of new All India Services |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 538. |
Who has the power to decide an election petition? I. District Court II. Supreme Court III. High Courts IV. Tribunals |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | IV only |
| C. | II and IV |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 539. |
Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact 1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. if he seeks such an advice. 3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 540. |
During the temporary absence of a Governor the_____ is appointed to officiate as Governor. |
| A. | Chief Sectetary |
| B. | Speaker of the State Assembly |
| C. | Chairman of the State Legislative Council |
| D. | Chief Justice of the State High Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 541. |
The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the |
| A. | Public Accounts of India |
| B. | Consolidated Fund of the State |
| C. | Public Accounts of the State |
| D. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| Answer» C. Public Accounts of the State | |
| 542. |
Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? [Asstt Grade 1992] |
| A. | A member of the House of People appointed by the President |
| B. | A member chosen by Council of Ministers |
| C. | The senior most member of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | The senior most member of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 543. |
Which among the following does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Indian Parliament? |
| A. | Foreign pilgrimage |
| B. | Consideration of Money Bills |
| C. | Consideration of Ordinary Bills |
| D. | Fundamental Rights and Duties |
| Answer» B. Consideration of Money Bills | |
| 544. |
The Vice-President, In the event of receiving the resignation of the President, shall forthwith communicate this to the |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Speaker of the House of the People |
| D. | Attorney General for India |
| Answer» D. Attorney General for India | |
| 545. |
The _____ on the advice of the Comptroller and Auditor General prescribes the form in which the accounts of the Union and of the State are to be kept. |
| A. | Union Finance Minister |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Cabinet Secretary |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 546. |
The right to constitutional remedies in India is a vailable to : |
| A. | citizens of India only |
| B. | all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right |
| C. | any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons |
| D. | an aggrieved individual alone |
| Answer» C. any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons | |
| 547. |
Business in Parliament can be transacted |
| A. | Only in Hindi |
| B. | Only in English |
| C. | In Hindi or in English |
| D. | In any regional language |
| Answer» D. In any regional language | |
| 548. |
Which one of the following is not true about the functions of the Attorney General for India? |
| A. | He will have the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament |
| B. | He will have the right to vote in Parliament |
| C. | He will have a right of audience in all courts in India |
| D. | He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India |
| Answer» C. He will have a right of audience in all courts in India | |
| 549. |
The Prime Minister is the leader of the |
| A. | Majority Party in Parliament |
| B. | Majority Party in the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Majority Party in the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Majority Party in the Rajya Sabha | |
| 550. |
Democracy is a system of government in which thefinal power rests with the |
| A. | politicians |
| B. | civil servants |
| C. | people |
| D. | army |
| Answer» D. army | |