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

a.Canada

b.Australia

c.Germany

d.Italy

2. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

a.Chief Justice of India

b.Prime Minister

c.President

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha

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

a.XV

b.X

c.XVI

d.XVII

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

a.1st March 1973

b.26th January 1946

c.24th April 1955

d.1st April 1974

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

a.The Prime Minister

b.The President

c.The LT. Governor

d.The majority Party in the legislature

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

a.North Korea

b.Australia

c.Japan

d.UK

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

a.Advocate General of the State

b.Secretary General of Governor

c.A Person designated by State Cabinet

d.Chief Justice of the High Court

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

a.2 years 3 months 26 days

b.2 years 11 months 18 days

c.2 years 5 months 11 days

d.2 years 6 months 23 days

9. The President gives his resignation to the

a.Vice President

b.Parliament

c.Prime Minister

d.Chief Justice

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

a.Schedule 12

b.Schedule 13

c.Schedule 11

d.Schedule 10

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

a.Chief Justice

b.Prime Minister

c.Chief Minister

d.Vice-President

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

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative

c.Both Houses of Parliament

d.Lok Sabha

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

a.Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

b.PEPSU Appropriation Bill

c.Dowry prohibition Bill

d.Hindu Code Bill

14. In India, political parties are given recognition by

a.Election Commission

b.Speaker of Lok Sabha

c.President

d.Law Commission

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

a.President

b.Election Commission

c.Prime Minister

d.Cabinet

16. 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 Cabinet

b.Head of the government

c.Head of the State

d.Both Head of the government and State

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

a.73rd

b.64th

c.62nd

d.69th

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

a.Till the age of 64 years

b.2 years

c.6 years

d.5 years

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

a.In all circumstances

b.In no circumstances

c.Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

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

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Chief Minister of all States

c.Council of Ministers

d.Cabinet

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

a.Speaker

b.Prime Minister

c.Chied Justice

d.Vice President

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

a.3 months

b.6 months

c.12 months

d.9 months

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

a. 6 months

b.2 1/2 years

c.2 years

d.1 year

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

a.Chief Jusitce of India

b.Speaker of theh Lok Sabha

c.Chief of the Army

d.Chief of the Air Force

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

a.Tenure of Membership

b.Nomination of Members

c.Power of Impeachment

d.Indirect Election

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

a.The whole Council of Ministers resigns

b.The Minister resigns

c.Only the Prime Minister and that Minister resigns

d.Lok Sabha is dissolved

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

a.President's Election

b.Local Bodies

c.Rajya Sabha

d.Lok Sabha

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

a.Only in Lok Sabha

b.None of the Above

c.Only in Rajya Sabha

d.In either House of Parliament

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

a.Chief Jusitce of India

b.Union Cabinet

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.Prime Minister

30. 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.Prime Minister

d.Cabinet Ministers

31. 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 58

b.Article 50

c.Article 52

d.Article 44

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

a.1980

b.1992

c.1973

d.1982

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

a.12

b.14

c.18

d.16

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

a.President

b.Governor

c.Prime Minister

d.Chairman, UPSC

35. The Election commission holds election for

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

b.The Parliament

c.The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

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

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

a.1 year

b.3 months

c.6 months

d.2 years

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

a.Italy

b.Russia

c.America

d.Bangladesh

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

a.National Development Council

b.Planning Commission

c.Finance Commission

d.Inter State Council

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

a.Pocket Veto

b.All of these

c.Absolute Veto

d.Regular Veto

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

a.Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

b.Secretary to the Governement of India

c.Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

d.None of the Above

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

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

b.Half of the total members of the House

c.A quarter of the total members of the House

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

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

a.Senior most Governor of a State

b.Chief Justice of India

c.Auditor General of India

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha

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

a.Madhav Jiwaji Rao Scindia case

b.Kesavananda Bharti case

c.Champakam Dorairajan case

d.Golaknath case

44. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

a.35 years

b.21 Years

c.30 years

d.23 Years

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

a.Lt. Governor

b.Majority Party in Legislature

c.Prime Minister

d.President

46. 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.Limited Suffrage

c.Proportional Representation

d.Single Trasnferable Vote

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

a.1 month

b.3 months

c.2 months

d. 6 weeks

48. An inter-state council may be established by

a.The President

b.The Prime Minister

c.Chief Justice of India

d.The National Development Council

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

a.Russia

b.USA

c.Australia

d.Ireland

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

a.1951-52

b.1950-51

c.1947-48

d.1948-49

51. When a financial emergency is proclaimed

a.Union budget will not be presented

b.Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

c.Repayment of government debts will stop

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

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

a.Preamble

b.Fundamental Rights

c.Directive Principles of State Policy

d.Fundamental Duties

53. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

a.Prime Minister

b.House of the People

c.Rajya Sabha

d.President

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

a.Election Commissioner

b.Prime Minister

c.Governor

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha

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

a.Four

b.One

c.Three

d.Two

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

d.Secondary voting system

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

a.Lok Sabha

b.Both Houses of Parliament

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

d.Rajya Sabha

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

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.Supreme court

c.President

d.Prime Minister

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

a.Prime Minister

b.President

c.Chief Justice of the High Court

d.Chief Minister of the State

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Defence Minister

c.Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

d.President

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

a.Either House of Parliament

b.Rajya Sabha

c.Any Vidhan Sabha

d.Only Lok Sabha

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

a.National Development Council

b.Regional Council

c.Planning Commission

d.Zonal Council

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

a.Right to express anything

b.Right to go anywhere

c.Absence of restrictions

d.Presence of restrictions

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

a.Ministers of State

b.President

c.Cabinet Ministers

d.Deputy Ministers

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

a.Any number of times

b.2 times

c.3 times

d.Once

66. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with

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

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

c.Emergency powers of the President

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

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

a.Constitution of Colombia

b.Constitution of Bhutan

c.Constitution of Belgium

d.The Australian Consitution

68. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

a.58 years

b.No Such Limit

c.60 years

d.62 years

69. 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.It is discretionary

d.No

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

a.Minority of members of the Lower House

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

c.Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

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

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

a.Supreme court

b.Election Commission

c.High Court

d.Parliament

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

a.He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

b.He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet

c.He is the nominee of the State Governor.

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

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

a.Five

b.Nine

c.Eight

d.Six

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

a.Both Option a and C

b.All the members of the Lok Sabha

c.All the members of the Rajya Sabha

d.Members of state Legislative assemblies

75. 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 Lok Sabha

c.Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state

d.Elected members of Rajya Sabha

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

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

b.None of the Above

c.Both of these

d.In appointing the Prime Minister

77. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

a.Legislative Assembly

b.Governor

c.Rajya Sabha

d.Prime Minister

78. The President can make laws through ordinances

a. Under no circumstances

b.During the recess of the Parliament

c.On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session

d.Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list

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

a.He must be an Indian

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

c.He must be a graduate.

d.He must not be less than 35 years.

80. 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

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

a.The Governor of the State

b.A caretaker Government

c.The Chief Minister nominated by the President

d.The President directly

82. 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

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

a.Home Minister

b.Vice-President

c.Cabinet Secretary

d.President

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

a.9 months

b.4 months

c.6 months

d.1 year

85. 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 whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency

d.Any citizen of India

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

a.Chief Justice of India

b.Parliament

c.Lok Sabha

d.Prime Minister

87. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?

a.Parliament

b.President

c.Lok Sabha

d.Citizens of India

88. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

a.Prime Minister of India

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

c.Parliament

d.President of India according to his discretion

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

a.freedom of speech and expression

b.assemble peaceably and without arms

c.form associations or unions or co-operative societies

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

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

a.Indira Gandhi

b.Charan Singh

c.Morarji Desai

d.Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

a.7 days

b.16 days

c.10 days

d.14 days

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

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

b.Can ask for a referendum on the bill

c.Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration

d.Gives assent to the bill

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

a.Languages recognized by constitution

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

c.Forms of oath or affirmation

d.Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

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

a.They are shown separately in the budget.

b.They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.

c.They do not require any parliament sanction

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

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

a.55 years

b.60 years

c.65 years

d.52 years

96. 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.49th

b.61st

c.57th

d.48th

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

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

b.President

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

d.Ministry of Defence

98. 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 356

b.Art 343

c.Art 83

d.Art 352

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

a.Election Commission

b.Cabinet

c.Prime Minister

d.President

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