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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.
| 1301. |
The membership of a State Legislative Council: |
| A. | shall not be more than membership of the Assembly |
| B. | shall not be less than 40 |
| C. | shall not be less than 2/3rd of total membership of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1302. |
The amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on the pattern of? |
| A. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1947 |
| C. | Constitution of South Africa |
| D. | Constitution of UK |
| Answer» D. Constitution of UK | |
| 1303. |
Appointment of District Judges in a State shall be made by the |
| A. | Governor of the State |
| B. | Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court of the State |
| C. | State Public Service Commission |
| D. | State Chief Secretary |
| Answer» C. State Public Service Commission | |
| 1304. |
Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are these?I. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha. II. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament. III. He summons both Houses of Parliament. IV. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is over. |
| A. | I, II, III and IV |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. I and II | |
| 1305. |
The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of: |
| A. | Ministry of Human Affairs |
| B. | Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | President |
| Answer» B. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | |
| 1306. |
The tenure of every Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of [CDS 2011] |
| A. | its first meeting |
| B. | issue of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat |
| C. | declaration of the election results |
| D. | taking oath of office by the elected Members |
| Answer» B. issue of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat | |
| 1307. |
The tenure of office of the Indian President |
| A. | is fixed by the Constitution |
| B. | can be changed by the wishes of the State Legislatures |
| C. | can be changed by the political party in power at the Centre |
| D. | can be changed at the option of the incumbent President |
| Answer» B. can be changed by the wishes of the State Legislatures | |
| 1308. |
The Constitution provides for a legal adviser to theState Government. He is known as the |
| A. | Public Prosecutor |
| B. | Solicitor General |
| C. | Advocate General |
| D. | Government Pleader |
| Answer» D. Government Pleader | |
| 1309. |
Proclamation of emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved, has to be approved by : |
| A. | Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of new Lok Sabha which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting |
| B. | New Lok Sabha within 6 months of its Constitution |
| C. | Lok Sabha in next session after six months |
| D. | Rajya Sabha only |
| Answer» B. New Lok Sabha within 6 months of its Constitution | |
| 1310. |
Consider the following Vice-President of India: 1. V.V. Giri 2. M. Hidayatullah 3. B.D. Jatti 4. G.S. Pathak Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | 1-4-3-2 |
| B. | 2-1-3-4 |
| C. | 3-2-1-4 |
| D. | 4-1-3-2 |
| Answer» B. 2-1-3-4 | |
| 1311. |
When the Supreme Court was inaugurated in 1950, how many judges were there in the Court (including the Chief Justice)? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» C. 9 | |
| 1312. |
An Advocate General is a/an |
| A. | State Government official |
| B. | Union Government official |
| C. | Extra-Constitutional authority |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Union Government official | |
| 1313. |
If a Minister loses a no-confidence motion, then: |
| A. | the Minister resigns |
| B. | the whole Council of Ministers resigns |
| C. | Lok Sabha is dissolved |
| D. | only Prime Minister and that Minister resign |
| Answer» C. Lok Sabha is dissolved | |
| 1314. |
An 'office of profit' which disqualifies a person from being a member of the Union or State Legislature does not include office held under: |
| A. | the Government of India |
| B. | a State Government |
| C. | a local authority |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 1315. |
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha? [CSAT2011] |
| A. | the Budget is modified and presented again |
| B. | the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions |
| C. | the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign |
| D. | the Prime Minister submits. The resignation of Council of Ministers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1316. |
______ is/are not covered by any Zonal Council. |
| A. | Chandigarh |
| B. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| C. | Lakshadweep |
| D. | Pondicherry |
| Answer» C. Lakshadweep | |
| 1317. |
Which among the following does not form part of thePreamble? |
| A. | Sovereignty |
| B. | Socialism |
| C. | Secularism |
| D. | Federalism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1318. |
The Supreme Court of India decides the disputes regarding the election of: |
| A. | the Prime Minister |
| B. | the Speaker and Deputy Speaker |
| C. | the President and Vice-President |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 1319. |
The Legislative Council has a tenure of |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | A permanent nature |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1320. |
_______ may by law constitute a High Court for a Union Territory or declare any court in any such Territory to be a High Court. |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Supreme Court |
| C. | Union Parliament |
| D. | The Ministry of Law |
| Answer» D. The Ministry of Law | |
| 1321. |
Which of the following Amendments would need State ratification? 1. Provisions affecting President's election. 2. Provisions affecting the Union Judiciary. 3. Amendment procedure. 4. Reservation of seats for SC/ST in Parliament. |
| A. | I, II and IV |
| B. | III and IV |
| C. | I and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1322. |
The appropriate writ issued by the court to quash the appointment of a person to apublic office is that of: |
| A. | Prohibition |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Certiorari |
| D. | Mandamus |
| Answer» C. Certiorari | |
| 1323. |
Which of the following features is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity? 1. Common All India Service 2. Single integrated judiciary Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1324. |
The Constitution of India describes India as a |
| A. | Federation of Independent States |
| B. | Union of States |
| C. | Quasi-Federation |
| D. | Dominion of Free States |
| Answer» C. Quasi-Federation | |
| 1325. |
Who among the following can remove a Chief Ministerfrom his office? |
| A. | State Legislative Assembly |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | President |
| D. | Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» B. Governor | |
| 1326. |
The Governor is appointed by the: |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Chief Minister |
| D. | Chief Justice |
| Answer» C. Chief Minister | |
| 1327. |
The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assemblyis : |
| A. | a year |
| B. | six months |
| C. | three months |
| D. | indefinite |
| Answer» C. three months | |
| 1328. |
National Emergency has been declared so far: |
| A. | once |
| B. | twice |
| C. | thrice |
| D. | four times |
| Answer» D. four times | |
| 1329. |
The resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member is addressed to the : |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» C. Chief Justice of India | |
| 1330. |
Where was the first Municipal Corporation in India set up ? [CDS 2005] |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» C. Delhi | |
| 1331. |
Dr Ambedkar had said that Article _____ should normally remain a 'dead letter' and would be used only in the 'last resort'. |
| A. | 356 |
| B. | 355 |
| C. | 352 |
| D. | 365 |
| Answer» B. 355 | |
| 1332. |
Of the following Prime Ministers who did not face the Union Parliament even once? |
| A. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| B. | Charan Singh |
| C. | Morarji Desai |
| D. | VP Singh |
| Answer» C. Morarji Desai | |
| 1333. |
Under the writ of 'Mandamus', the Court can: |
| A. | ask the person to be produced |
| B. | ask to let a person free for a temporary period |
| C. | order to transfer the case from one court |
| D. | direct the Government to do or not to do a thing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1334. |
Who among the following decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill ornot? [Asstt Grade 1994] |
| A. | President |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Finance Minister |
| Answer» C. Chairman of Rajya Sabha | |
| 1335. |
A person to be qualified for standing in a panchayat election must have attained the ageof: |
| A. | 21 years |
| B. | 18 years |
| C. | 25 years |
| D. | 30 years |
| Answer» B. 18 years | |
| 1336. |
The Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service have been created by the |
| A. | Home Ministry |
| B. | Unoin Public Service Commission |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» D. Supreme Court of India | |
| 1337. |
The grounds under which the President may remove aGovernor from office are |
| A. | laid down in the Constitution |
| B. | not laid down in the Constitution |
| C. | governed by healthy conventions |
| D. | governed by an Instrument of Instructions |
| Answer» C. governed by healthy conventions | |
| 1338. |
The word 'socialist secular' and 'unity and integrity of the Nation' were added to our Constitution by : |
| A. | 42nd Amendment of the Constitution |
| B. | 44th Amendment of the Constitution |
| C. | 46th Amendment of the Constitution |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 44th Amendment of the Constitution | |
| 1339. |
The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» D. Council of Ministers | |
| 1340. |
Which one of the following statements regarding the Preamble is correct? |
| A. | It is not enforceable in a court of law |
| B. | the Supreme Court has recently ruled that it is not a part of the Constitution |
| C. | It has been amended twice |
| D. | All the above are correct |
| Answer» B. the Supreme Court has recently ruled that it is not a part of the Constitution | |
| 1341. |
If Parliament appoints a Committee for a specificpurpose, it is known as |
| A. | Ad hoc Committee |
| B. | Joint Committee |
| C. | Permanent Committee |
| D. | Standing Committee |
| Answer» B. Joint Committee | |
| 1342. |
The Vidhan Sabha is : |
| A. | the permanent house' of State Legislature |
| B. | indirectly elected |
| C. | subject to dissolution |
| D. | has little importance in the State Government |
| Answer» D. has little importance in the State Government | |
| 1343. |
The term 'Fourth Estate' refers to the |
| A. | Union Parliament |
| B. | Union Cabinet |
| C. | Press |
| D. | Judiciary |
| Answer» D. Judiciary | |
| 1344. |
If an unqualified or disqualified person sits and votes in Parliament: |
| A. | he is liable to be prosecuted and jailed |
| B. | he may be fined Rs.500 per day of his so sitting |
| C. | he may be imprisoned by the House |
| D. | nothing can be done |
| Answer» C. he may be imprisoned by the House | |
| 1345. |
Which of the following features do not contribute to making the Indian Constitution thebulkiest in the world? I. Various types of emergencies are considered in detail. II. It codifies the rights and privileges of the members of Parliament and State Legislatures. III. It enumerates all types of Indian citizenship and how it can be terminated. IV. It contains not only a list of fundamental rights but also the restrictions to be placed on them. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and IV |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. II, III and IV | |
| 1346. |
Disputes arising out of the election of the VicePresident shall be decided by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Election Commission |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 1347. |
If the Lok Sabha is not in session, expenditure fromthe 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 | |
| 1348. |
The Advocate General will hold office during the pleasure of the |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Chief Justice of the State High Court |
| Answer» B. Chief Minister | |
| 1349. |
The first State to become bifurcated after independence was: |
| A. | Madras |
| B. | Bombay |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» B. Bombay | |
| 1350. |
The right to dissolve the Rajya Sabha rests with the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Supreme Court of India |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» E. | |