An amendment of the Constitution of India can extend to Jammu and Kashmir:

only if ratified by State Legislature

by an order of the President under Article 370

As Supreme Commnader of the Armed Forces can theIndian President declare a war on his own?

Yes, in exceptional circumstances

Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget? [IAS 1993]

Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund

Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget

Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund

Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation

Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation

Which one of the following can be abolished by an Actof Parliament but not dessolved?

Legislatures of Union Territories

The members of a State Commission can be removed by the:

President on a resolution passed by Parliament

Governor on a report by the Supreme Court

Governor on a resolution passed by Parliament

President on a report by the Supreme Court

President on a resolution passed by Parliament

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V :

may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority

may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation

The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is:

Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy

Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic

Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy

Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court ?

It does not have the Original Jurisdiction

It has only the Appellate Jurisdiction

It is the highest federal court of India

It does not have the Original Jurisdiction

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected according to : [Delhi Police 1994]

Single Non-transferable Vote System

Single Transferable Vote System

A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days' notice signed by :

at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha

not less than 50 members of the House

not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House

not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House

at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha

The salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India:

are fixed by President of India

can never be reduced under any circumstances

can be reduced during their term of office

cannot be reduced during the term of their office except during a financial emergency

are fixed by President of India

What are the powers or the Rajya Sabha regarding MoneyBills? The House

can withhold them for 14 days to make recommendations

Which of the following is incorrect regarding Supreme Court ?

It has the power to punish by fine and imprisonment any person guilty of contempt of its authority

It is a court of record and has all the powers of such court including the power to punish for contempt of itself

Its records are admitted in evidence and cannot be questioned when produced in any Court of Law

It is bound by its earlier decisions and cannot depart from its previous decisions

The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under:

Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution

Article 356 of the Constitution

Article 370 of the Constitution

Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution

Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005? [CDS 2010]

Information relating to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers

Information leading to incitement of an offense

Information leading to disclosure that may constitute contempt of court

Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property

Information relating to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers

Which of the following can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?

President on the advice of the Council of Ministers

None of these; the restrictions have already been included in the Constitution

The Constituent Assembly of India which drafted theIndian Constitution was set up under

Lord Mountabatten's notification dated 12th August 1946

The Sarkaria Commission was set up to examine

The working of Public Sector Undertakings

The dispute relating to sharing of Cauvery waters

1737 + Mcqs in Indian Polity Constitution in Current Affairs Page 30 McqOptions

1451.	Under whom among the following was the first draft of the Constitution of India prepared in October 1947 by the advisory branch of the office of the Constituent Assembly? [IAS 2006]
A.	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru
C.	K.M. Munshi
D.	B.N. Rau
Answer» E.

Discussion

1452.	Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rightsgranted? [Railways 1995]
A.	Article 29 and 31
B.	Article 29 and 32
C.	Article 29 and 30
D.	Article 30 and 31
Answer» D. Article 30 and 31

Discussion

1453.	An amendment of the Constitution of India can extend to Jammu and Kashmir:
A.	automatically
B.	only if ratified by State Legislature
C.	by an order of the President under Article 370
D.	under no circumstance
Answer» D. under no circumstance

Discussion

1454.	The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 reduced the number ofStates in the country from 27 to
A.	14
B.	15
C.	18
D.	19
Answer» B. 15

Discussion

1455.	As Supreme Commnader of the Armed Forces can theIndian President declare a war on his own?
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Yes, during an Emergence
D.	Yes, in exceptional circumstances
Answer» C. Yes, during an Emergence

Discussion

1456.	Which of the following factors do not Explain why the rights included in Part III of the Constitution are called 'fundamental' ?I. They are equally available to citizens and aliens. II. They are superior to ordinary law III. They are fundamental for governing the country. IV. They are not absolute.
A.	II and IV
B.	I, II and III
C.	I, III and IV
D.	III and IV
Answer» D. III and IV

Discussion

1457.	The nationalist demand for a Constituent Assembly was for the first time conceded by the British Government, though indirectly and with reservations in the:
A.	Cripps proposals
B.	August Offer
C.	Cabinet Mission Plan
D.	Act of 1935
Answer» C. Cabinet Mission Plan

Discussion

1458.	Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget? [IAS 1993]
A.	Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget
B.	Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund
C.	Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation
D.	Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation
Answer» B. Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund

Discussion

1459.	Which one of the following can be abolished by an Actof Parliament but not dessolved?
A.	Rajya Sabha
B.	Legislative Councils
C.	Municipal Councils
D.	Legislatures of Union Territories
Answer» C. Municipal Councils

Discussion

1460.	The members of a State Commission can be removed by the:
A.	Governor on a report by the Supreme Court
B.	Governor on a resolution passed by Parliament
C.	President on a report by the Supreme Court
D.	President on a resolution passed by Parliament
Answer» D. President on a resolution passed by Parliament

Discussion

1461.	Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V :
A.	may be altered by the Governor
B.	may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority
C.	cannot be altered
D.	may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation
Answer» E.

Discussion

1462.	The maximum permitted strength of anyone State inthe Rajya Sabha is
A.	32
B.	35
C.	39
D.	48
Answer» D. 48

Discussion

1463.	The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is:
A.	Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic
B.	Sovereign, Democratic Republic
C.	Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
D.	Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy
Answer» D. Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy

Discussion

1464.	Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC?
A.	President
B.	Chief Justice of India
C.	Prime Minister
D.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» B. Chief Justice of India

Discussion

1465.	Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in July 1946? [UTI 1993]
A.	Vallabhbhai Patel
B.	Mahatma Gandhi
C.	K.M. Munshi
D.	J.B. Kripalani
Answer» C. K.M. Munshi

Discussion

1466.	The residuary powers (i.e. the powers not listed) underthe Constitution vest with the
A.	President
B.	Prime Minister
C.	Union Parliament
D.	State Assemblies
Answer» D. State Assemblies

Discussion

1467.	Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court ?
A.	It has only the Appellate Jurisdiction
B.	It is the highest federal court of India
C.	It does not have the Original Jurisdiction
D.	It can amend the Constitution
Answer» C. It does not have the Original Jurisdiction

Discussion

1468.	Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected according to : [Delhi Police 1994]
A.	Cumulative Vote System
B.	Single Non-transferable Vote System
C.	Single Transferable Vote System
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

1469.	How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed byParliament?
A.	Twice
B.	Once
C.	Thrice
D.	Never
Answer» C. Thrice

Discussion

1470.	If a member of the Lok Sabha absents himself for a period of _____ days from the meeting of the House, without the permission of the House, he will be disqualified.
A.	30
B.	45
C.	60
D.	90
Answer» D. 90

Discussion

1471.	A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days' notice signed by :
A.	not less than 50 members of the House
B.	not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House
C.	not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House
D.	at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha
Answer» D. at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha

Discussion

1472.	Consider the following events: 1. Fourth general elections in India 2. Formation of Haryana State 3. Mysore named as Karnataka 4. Meghalaya and Tripura Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above? [IAS 2004]
A.	2, 1, 4, 3
B.	4, 3, 2, 1
C.	2, 3, 4, 1
D.	4, 1, 2, 3
Answer» B. 4, 3, 2, 1

Discussion

1473.	The salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India:
A.	can never be reduced under any circumstances
B.	can be reduced during their term of office
C.	cannot be reduced during the term of their office except during a financial emergency
D.	are fixed by President of India
Answer» D. are fixed by President of India

Discussion

1474.	What are the powers or the Rajya Sabha regarding MoneyBills? The House
A.	can amend them
B.	can reject them
C.	can withhold them for 14 days to make recommendations
D.	has no power over Money Bills
Answer» D. has no power over Money Bills

Discussion

1475.	Which of the following is incorrect regarding Supreme Court ?
A.	It has the power to punish by fine and imprisonment any person guilty of contempt of its authority
B.	It is a court of record and has all the powers of such court including the power to punish for contempt of itself
C.	Its records are admitted in evidence and cannot be questioned when produced in any Court of Law
D.	It is bound by its earlier decisions and cannot depart from its previous decisions
Answer» E.

Discussion

1476.	Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency?[IAS 2008]
A.	Kangra
B.	Kachchh
C.	Ladakh
D.	Bhilwara
Answer» C. Ladakh

Discussion

1477.	The monthly salary of a State Governor is Rs.
A.	110000
B.	120000
C.	100000
D.	90000
Answer» B. 120000

Discussion

1478.	The State of Bombay was bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat on May 1, in the year:
A.	1958
B.	1959
C.	1962
D.	1960
Answer» E.

Discussion

1479.	The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under:
A.	Article 356 of the Constitution
B.	Article 370 of the Constitution
C.	Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution

Discussion

1480.	If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the:
A.	Vice-President
B.	Chief Justice of India
C.	Prime Minister
D.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» B. Chief Justice of India

Discussion

1481.	Indian Independence Act, 1947 received the Royalassent on
A.	July 18, 1947
B.	August 14, 1947
C.	January 1, 1947
D.	August 1, 1947
Answer» B. August 14, 1947

Discussion

1482.	In which one of the following countries, the members of the Upper House of Federal Legislature are nominated for life?
A.	USA
B.	Canada
C.	Negeria
D.	Australia
Answer» C. Negeria

Discussion

1483.	Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005? [CDS 2010]
A.	Information leading to incitement of an offense
B.	Information leading to disclosure that may constitute contempt of court
C.	Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property
D.	Information relating to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers
Answer» D. Information relating to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers

Discussion

1484.	Special rights as regards ______ have been conferred on 'permanent residents' of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
A.	acquisition of property
B.	employment
C.	settlement
D.	All the three above
Answer» E.

Discussion

1485.	Which of the following can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?
A.	Supreme Court
B.	Parliament
C.	President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
D.	None of these; the restrictions have already been included in the Constitution
Answer» C. President on the advice of the Council of Ministers

Discussion

1486.	The position of the Vice-President of India is analogous to the position of the Vice-President of
A.	Myanmar
B.	Philippines
C.	USA
D.	Switzerland
Answer» D. Switzerland

Discussion

1487.	The Parliamentary form of Government first evolvedin
A.	Britain
B.	Greece
C.	France
D.	Switzerland
Answer» B. Greece

Discussion

1488.	Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the IndianConstitution? [CDS 1992]
A.	Rajendra Prasad
B.	Tej Bahadur Sapru
C.	C. Rajagopalachari
D.	B. R. Ambedkar
Answer» E.

Discussion

1489.	The competent authority to amend the Fundamental Rightsis the
A.	Union Parliament
B.	President of India
C.	Lok Sabha
D.	Supreme Court of India
Answer» B. President of India

Discussion

1490.	Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India the Governor of a state may 1. withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature. 2. reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President. 3. return the Bill, other than a money Bill for reconsideration-of the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]
A.	1 only
B.	1 and 2 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

1491.	Union Parliament has the power to legislate on the subjects of all three lists in respectof:
A.	Scheduled areas
B.	Hill areas
C.	Backward areas
D.	Union Territories
Answer» E.

Discussion

1492.	The first woman Governor of a State was
A.	Mrs Vijayalakshmi Pandit
B.	Mrs Sarojini Naidu
C.	Miss Padmaja Naidu
D.	Mrs Sucheta Kripalani
Answer» C. Miss Padmaja Naidu

Discussion

1493.	The Constituent Assembly of India which drafted theIndian Constitution was set up under
A.	the Cripps Mission Plan
B.	the Cabinet Mission Plan
C.	the Indian Independence Act
D.	Lord Mountabatten's notification dated 12th August 1946
Answer» C. the Indian Independence Act

Discussion

1494.	Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India: 1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. 2. If any proclamation of financial emergency Is in operation. it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

Discussion

1495.	Which among the following is now a full-fledged State?
A.	Pondicherry
B.	Chandigarh
C.	Sikkim
D.	Lakshadweep
Answer» D. Lakshadweep

Discussion

1496.	What type of Party system has been evolved in India?
A.	Single Party
B.	Bi-Party
C.	Multi-Party
D.	Party less
Answer» D. Party less

Discussion

1497.	Mr _____ led the first minority government of thecountry.
A.	Morarji Desai
B.	Charan Singh
C.	VP Singh
D.	Chandrashekhar
Answer» D. Chandrashekhar

Discussion

1498.	Civil proceedings may be brought against the President in respect of his personal acts but only If _____ months' notice in writing has been delivered to him.
A.	six
B.	two
C.	Karnataka
D.	three
Answer» C. Karnataka

Discussion

1499.	Which of the following statements regarding the Esstimates Committee are correct? 1. No member of the Rajya Sabha is associated with it. 2. It has twenty members. 3. Its members are elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation for a period of one year. 4. The Speaker nominates one of its members to be its Chairman.
A.	I, II and III
B.	I, III and IV
C.	I, II and IV
D.	II, III and IV
Answer» C. I, II and IV

Discussion

1500.	The Sarkaria Commission was set up to examine
A.	Centre-State relations
B.	Inter-State relations
C.	The working of Public Sector Undertakings
D.	The dispute relating to sharing of Cauvery waters
Answer» B. Inter-State relations

Discussion

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Under whom among the following was the first draft of the Constitution of India prepared in October 1947 by the advisory branch of the office of the Constituent Assembly? [IAS 2006]

Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rightsgranted? [Railways 1995]

An amendment of the Constitution of India can extend to Jammu and Kashmir:

The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 reduced the number ofStates in the country from 27 to

As Supreme Commnader of the Armed Forces can theIndian President declare a war on his own?

Which of the following factors do not Explain why the rights included in Part III of the Constitution are called 'fundamental' ?I. They are equally available to citizens and aliens. II. They are superior to ordinary law III. They are fundamental for governing the country. IV. They are not absolute.

The nationalist demand for a Constituent Assembly was for the first time conceded by the British Government, though indirectly and with reservations in the:

Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget? [IAS 1993]

Which one of the following can be abolished by an Actof Parliament but not dessolved?

The members of a State Commission can be removed by the:

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V :

The maximum permitted strength of anyone State inthe Rajya Sabha is

The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is:

Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC?

Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in July 1946? [UTI 1993]

The residuary powers (i.e. the powers not listed) underthe Constitution vest with the

Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court ?

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected according to : [Delhi Police 1994]

How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed byParliament?

If a member of the Lok Sabha absents himself for a period of _____ days from the meeting of the House, without the permission of the House, he will be disqualified.

A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days' notice signed by :

Consider the following events: 1. Fourth general elections in India 2. Formation of Haryana State 3. Mysore named as Karnataka 4. Meghalaya and Tripura Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above? [IAS 2004]

The salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India:

What are the powers or the Rajya Sabha regarding MoneyBills? The House

Which of the following is incorrect regarding Supreme Court ?

Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency?[IAS 2008]

The monthly salary of a State Governor is Rs.

The State of Bombay was bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat on May 1, in the year:

The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under:

If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the:

Indian Independence Act, 1947 received the Royalassent on

In which one of the following countries, the members of the Upper House of Federal Legislature are nominated for life?

Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005? [CDS 2010]

Special rights as regards ______ have been conferred on 'permanent residents' of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the following can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?

The position of the Vice-President of India is analogous to the position of the Vice-President of

The Parliamentary form of Government first evolvedin

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the IndianConstitution? [CDS 1992]

The competent authority to amend the Fundamental Rightsis the

Union Parliament has the power to legislate on the subjects of all three lists in respectof:

The first woman Governor of a State was

The Constituent Assembly of India which drafted theIndian Constitution was set up under

Which among the following is now a full-fledged State?

What type of Party system has been evolved in India?

Mr _____ led the first minority government of thecountry.

Civil proceedings may be brought against the President in respect of his personal acts but only If _____ months' notice in writing has been delivered to him.

The Sarkaria Commission was set up to examine