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1. Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of

a.Adult Franchise

b.Single Trasnferable Vote

c.Limited Suffrage

d.Proportional Representation

2. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India ?

a.Elected members of the Legislative Council

b.Elected members of Rajya Sabha

c.Elected members of Lok Sabha

d.Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state

3. To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used ?

a.Collective Voting system

b.Proportional representation through list system

c.Secondary voting system

d.System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote

4. In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion ?

a.In appointing the Prime Minister

b.None of the Above

c.Both of these

d.In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration

5. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought ?

a.If the Council of Ministers so desires

b.Yes

c.No

d.It is discretionary

6. The Election commission holds election for

a.The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

b.The Parliament

c.The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President

d.The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council

7. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

a.Lt. Governor

b.President

c.Majority Party in Legislature

d.Prime Minister

8. Federalism is taken in the Indian Constitution from which of the following countries?

a.Canada

b.Australia

c.Germany

d.Italy

9. In India, political parties are given recognition by

a.President

b.Speaker of Lok Sabha

c.Law Commission

d.Election Commission

10. In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of

a.1 year

b.2 years

c.6 months

d.3 months

11. The President gives his resignation to the

a.Vice President

b.Chief Justice

c.Prime Minister

d.Parliament

12. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Official Language?

a.XV

b.XVI

c.XVII

d.X

13. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

a.35 years

b.23 Years

c.30 years

d.21 Years

14. The code of Criminal Procedure was coming into existence on

a.1st March 1973

b.1st April 1974

c.24th April 1955

d.26th January 1946

15. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

a.President

b.Prime Minister

c.Rajya Sabha

d.House of the People

16. The DPSP (Directive Principle of State Policy) in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from which country?

a.Australia

b.Russia

c.USA

d.Ireland

17. EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) was first used in which year?

a.1980

b.1973

c.1992

d.1982

18. In which year was the first general election held in India ?

a.1948-49

b.1950-51

c.1951-52

d.1947-48

19. When a financial emergency is proclaimed

a.Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

b.Union budget will not be presented

c.Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced

d.Repayment of government debts will stop

20. What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution ?

a.Forms of oath or affirmation

b.Languages recognized by constitution

c.Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

d.Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law

21. The President can make laws through ordinances

a.Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list

b.On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session

c. Under no circumstances

d.During the recess of the Parliament

22. When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed ?

a.Secretary General of Governor

b.Advocate General of the State

c.A Person designated by State Cabinet

d.Chief Justice of the High Court

23. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly elections?

a.48th

b.57th

c.61st

d.49th

24. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ?

a.Speaker of theh Lok Sabha

b.Chief Jusitce of India

c.Chief of the Air Force

d.Chief of the Army

25. When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ?

a.When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

b.In no circumstances

c.Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

d.In all circumstances

26. In ____________, the President of India can keep a bill for an indefinite period.

a.All of these

b.Absolute Veto

c.Pocket Veto

d.Regular Veto

27. The election Commission does not conduct the elections to the

a.President's Election

b.Local Bodies

c.Lok Sabha

d.Rajya Sabha

28. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

a.Prime Minister

b.Chief Minister

c.Vice-President

d.Chief Justice

29. If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes

a.Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration

b.Gives assent to the bill

c.Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill

d.Can ask for a referendum on the bill

30. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

a.Charan Singh

b.Morarji Desai

c.Indira Gandhi

d.Lal Bahadur Shastri

31. The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the

a.Cabinet

b.Prime Minister

c.Election Commission

d.President

32. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

a.Prime Minister

b.Chief Justice of India

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.President

33. Who appoints the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

a.Chief Minister of the State

b.Chief Justice of the High Court

c.President

d.Prime Minister

34. The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the

a.PEPSU Appropriation Bill

b.Dowry prohibition Bill

c.Hindu Code Bill

d.Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

35. Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?

a.None of the Above

b.Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

c.Secretary to the Governement of India

d.Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

36. How much time did it take for the creation of the Indian Constitution?

a.2 years 6 months 23 days

b.2 years 5 months 11 days

c.2 years 3 months 26 days

d.2 years 11 months 18 days

37. The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of

a.National Development Council

b.Regional Council

c.Zonal Council

d.Planning Commission

38. The impeachment proceedings against the Vice- President can be initiated

a.In either House of Parliament

b.Only in Lok Sabha

c.None of the Above

d.Only in Rajya Sabha

39. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

a.High Court

b.Election Commission

c.Supreme court

d.Parliament

40. Who among the following has the Constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC

a.Cabinet Secretary

b.President

c.Home Minister

d.Vice-President

41. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

a.Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

b.Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

c.Mrs. Indira Gandhi

d.Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

42. Which of the following qualifications is not essential for a person to become the Vice President ?

a.He must not be less than 35 years.

b.He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.

c.He must be an Indian

d.He must be a graduate.

43. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Government in the states?

a.Part IX

b.Part V

c.Part IV

d.Part VI

44. India is called a secular country because citizens have the fundamental right to

a.form associations or unions or co-operative societies

b. freedom to profess the religion of one's choice

c.freedom of speech and expression

d.assemble peaceably and without arms

45. How many Fundamental Rights have been provided by the Constitution of India?

a.Nine

b.Six

c.Five

d.Eight

46. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

c.Lok Sabha

d.Both Houses of Parliament

47. What is the quorum to constitute a meeting of Lok Sabha?

a.A quarter of the total members of the House

b.One- fifth of the total members of the House

c.One-tenth of the total members of the House

d.Half of the total members of the House

48. How many times can the President of India seek re-election to his post ?

a.3 times

b.2 times

c.Any number of times

d.Once

49. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India ?

a.Only Lok Sabha

b.Either House of Parliament

c.Any Vidhan Sabha

d.Rajya Sabha

50. The provision of office of Vice President in the Indian Constitution is taken from which country?

a.Italy

b.Bangladesh

c.America

d.Russia

51. How many types of Emergency have been visualized in the Constitution of India ?

a.Four

b.One

c.Three

d.Two

52. Habeas Corpus is associated with which part of the Indian Constitution?

a.Fundamental Duties

b.Preamble

c.Fundamental Rights

d.Directive Principles of State Policy

53. The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

a.The majority Party in the legislature

b.The President

c.The Prime Minister

d.The LT. Governor

54. In Indian Constitution, the idea of "A Union of States in the Indian Constitution" has been derived from

a.Constitution of Belgium

b.Constitution of Colombia

c.The Australian Consitution

d.Constitution of Bhutan

55. Under what article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down ?

a.Art 352

b.Art 83

c.Art 343

d.Art 356

56. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

a.President of India according to his discretion

b.President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

c.Prime Minister of India

d.Parliament

57. Which of the given amendments in the Indian Constitution led to the beginning of Panchayat Raj in India?

a.64th

b.62nd

c.73rd

d.69th

58. Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352 ?

a.Chief Minister of all States

b.Prime Minister

c.Cabinet

d.Council of Ministers

59. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?

a.Lok Sabha

b.Citizens of India

c.President

d.Parliament

60. If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called

a.Head of the State

b.Both Head of the government and State

c.Head of the Cabinet

d.Head of the government

61. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

a.No Such Limit

b.58 years

c.60 years

d.62 years

62. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

a.Nomination of Members

b.Indirect Election

c.Tenure of Membership

d.Power of Impeachment

63. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India ?

a.Defence Minister

b.Prime Minister

c.Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

d.President

64. A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 36 must be approved by the Parliament within

a.1 month

b.2 months

c. 6 weeks

d.3 months

65. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President ?

a.They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.

b.They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.

c.They are shown separately in the budget.

d.They do not require any parliament sanction

66. The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the

a.Cabinet

b.Prime Minister

c.President

d.Election Commission

67. The Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the

a.Governor

b.Prime Minister

c.Chairman, UPSC

d.President

68. An inter-state council may be established by

a.The National Development Council

b.The Prime Minister

c.The President

d.Chief Justice of India

69. The law-making procedure in the Indian Constitution has been inconsiderably influenced by the Constitution of -----?

a.UK

b.Australia

c.North Korea

d.Japan

70. The Rajya Sabha can delay the Money Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of

a.14 days

b.16 days

c.10 days

d.7 days

71. The doctrine of "Basic Structure" evolved in which of the given cases?

a.Kesavananda Bharti case

b.Champakam Dorairajan case

c.Madhav Jiwaji Rao Scindia case

d.Golaknath case

72. The President's Rule in a State can be continued for a maximum period of

a.1 year

b.2 years

c.2 1/2 years

d. 6 months

73. Which of the given schedules of the Indian Constitution includes the "Gram-Panchayats"?

a.Schedule 11

b.Schedule 12

c.Schedule 10

d.Schedule 13

74. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India ?

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.President

c.Prime Minister

d.Supreme court

75. The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by

a.The Governor of the State

b.The Chief Minister nominated by the President

c.A caretaker Government

d.The President directly

76. The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is

a.6 months

b.1 year

c.9 months

d.4 months

77. As per the Indian Constitution, the retirement age of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India is?

a.65 years

b.60 years

c.52 years

d.55 years

78. What is the meaning of the term 'Liberty'?

a.Right to go anywhere

b.Absence of restrictions

c.Presence of restrictions

d.Right to express anything

79. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet ?

a.Cabinet Ministers

b.President

c.Deputy Ministers

d.Ministers of State

80. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is

a.16

b.18

c.14

d.12

81. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ?

a.Prime Minister

b.Election Commissioner

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.Governor

82. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with

a.President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

b.President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers.

c.Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.

d.Emergency powers of the President

83. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State?

a.Article 44

b.Article 52

c.Article 50

d.Article 58

84. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ?

a.2 years

b.Till the age of 64 years

c.5 years

d.6 years

85. If a Minister loses a no- confidence motion, then

a.The Minister resigns

b.Lok Sabha is dissolved

c.The whole Council of Ministers resigns

d.Only the Prime Minister and that Minister resigns

86. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ?

a.Prime Minister

b.Chied Justice

c.Speaker

d.Vice President

87. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

a.Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

b.Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

c.Cabinet Ministers

d.Prime Minister

88. The President of India can be removed from his office by the

a.Parliament

b.Prime Minister

c.Lok Sabha

d.Chief Justice of India

89. For Election to the Lok sabha, a nomination paper can be field by

a.A resident of the Constituency from which the election to be contested

b.Anyone residing in India

c.Any citizen of India

d.Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency

90. The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the

a.Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

b.Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

c.Minority of members of the Lower House

d.Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament

91. The electoral college for the election of the Vice-President comprises of?

a.All the members of the Rajya Sabha

b.Members of state Legislative assemblies

c.All the members of the Lok Sabha

d.Both Option a and C

92. A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of

a.9 months

b.3 months

c.12 months

d.6 months

93. Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available ?

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.Auditor General of India

c.Senior most Governor of a State

d.Chief Justice of India

94. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the

a.National Development Council

b.Finance Commission

c.Planning Commission

d.Inter State Council

95. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government ?

a.He is the nominee of the State Governor.

b.He is a Minister of the Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet

c.He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet

d.He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

96. The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Lok Sabha

c.Both Houses of Parliament

d.Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative

97. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

a.Ministry of Defence

b.Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

c.President

d.Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff

98. The President can proclaim emergency on the written advice of the

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.Prime Minister

c.Chief Jusitce of India

d.Union Cabinet

99. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

a.Prime Minister

b.Rajya Sabha

c.Legislative Assembly

d.Governor

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