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1. 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.14 days

c.10 days

d.16 days

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

a.Forms of oath or affirmation

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

c.Languages recognized by constitution

d.Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

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

a.Schedule 10

b.Schedule 12

c.Schedule 13

d.Schedule 11

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

a.Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

b.Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

c.Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

d.Mrs. Indira Gandhi

5. 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.Proportional Representation

c.Limited Suffrage

d.Single Trasnferable Vote

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

a.Madhav Jiwaji Rao Scindia case

b.Golaknath case

c.Kesavananda Bharti case

d.Champakam Dorairajan case

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

a.Part IV

b.Part IX

c.Part V

d.Part VI

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

a.Five

b.Eight

c.Six

d.Nine

9. The Election commission holds election for

a.The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

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

c.The Parliament

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

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

a.Finance Commission

b.Planning Commission

c.Inter State Council

d.National Development Council

11. 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.Members of state Legislative assemblies

d.All the members of the Rajya Sabha

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

a.The Chief Minister nominated by the President

b.The Governor of the State

c.The President directly

d.A caretaker Government

13. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

a.Prime Minister

b.House of the People

c.President

d.Rajya Sabha

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

a.Till the age of 64 years

b.6 years

c.5 years

d.2 years

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

a.2 months

b.3 months

c. 6 weeks

d.1 month

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

a.Germany

b.Italy

c.Canada

d.Australia

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Speaker

c.Chied Justice

d.Vice President

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

a.Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

b.In all circumstances

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

d.In no circumstances

19. 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

20. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?

a.Citizens of India

b.Lok Sabha

c.Parliament

d.President

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

a.Chief Justice of India

b.Speaker of Lok Sabha

c.Senior most Governor of a State

d.Auditor General of India

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

a.Indirect Election

b.Tenure of Membership

c.Power of Impeachment

d.Nomination of Members

23. 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 are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.

d.They do not require any parliament sanction

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

a.Both Houses of Parliament

b.Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative

c.Lok Sabha

d.Rajya Sabha

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

a.Two

b.Four

c.Three

d.One

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

a.Absolute Veto

b.Regular Veto

c.Pocket Veto

d.All of these

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

a.Secondary voting system

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

c.Collective Voting system

d.Proportional representation through list system

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

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

b.He must not be less than 35 years.

c.He must be an Indian

d.He must be a graduate.

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

a.Regional Council

b.National Development Council

c.Planning Commission

d.Zonal Council

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Lok Sabha

c.Parliament

d.Chief Justice of India

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

a.Only Lok Sabha

b.Any Vidhan Sabha

c.Rajya Sabha

d.Either House of Parliament

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

a.Majority Party in Legislature

b.President

c.Lt. Governor

d.Prime Minister

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

a.3 times

b.Any number of times

c.2 times

d.Once

34. 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 once again return the bill for further reconsideration

c.Can ask for a referendum on the bill

d.Gives assent to the bill

35. 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 Upper House of Parliament

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

c.Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

d.Minority of members of the Lower House

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

a.3 months

b.2 years

c.1 year

d.6 months

37. 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

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

a.Any citizen of India

b.Anyone residing in India

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

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

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

a.24th April 1955

b.1st April 1974

c.26th January 1946

d.1st March 1973

40. 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.Head of the Cabinet

c.Both Head of the government and State

d.Head of the government

41. The President can make laws through ordinances

a.During the recess of the Parliament

b.Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list

c.On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session

d. Under no circumstances

42. 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 52

c.Article 44

d.Article 50

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

a.2 years 3 months 26 days

b.2 years 5 months 11 days

c.2 years 11 months 18 days

d.2 years 6 months 23 days

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

a.Dowry prohibition Bill

b.PEPSU Appropriation Bill

c.Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

d.Hindu Code Bill

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

a.Constitution of Bhutan

b.Constitution of Colombia

c.Constitution of Belgium

d.The Australian Consitution

46. In India, political parties are given recognition by

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.President

c.Election Commission

d.Law Commission

47. 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

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

a.None of the Above

b.In either House of Parliament

c.Only in Rajya Sabha

d.Only in Lok Sabha

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

a.Indira Gandhi

b.Charan Singh

c.Lal Bahadur Shastri

d.Morarji Desai

50. When a financial emergency is proclaimed

a.Repayment of government debts will stop

b.Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

c.Union budget will not be presented

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

51. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

a.Prime Minister

b.Rajya Sabha

c.Legislative Assembly

d.Governor

52. 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.61st

b.49th

c.57th

d.48th

53. 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.12 months

c.6 months

d.9 months

54. 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 the nominee of the State Cabinet.

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

d.He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet

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

a.Governor

b.Election Commissioner

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.Prime Minister

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

a.12

b.16

c.18

d.14

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

a.President

b.Cabinet Ministers

c.Deputy Ministers

d.Ministers of State

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

a.President

b.Chief Minister of the State

c.Prime Minister

d.Chief Justice of the High Court

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

a.President

b.Defence Minister

c.Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

d.Prime Minister

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Chairman, UPSC

c.Governor

d.President

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

a.1992

b.1973

c.1980

d.1982

62. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

a.30 years

b.35 years

c.23 Years

d.21 Years

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

a.A quarter of the total members of the House

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

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

d.Half of the total members of the House

64. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with

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

b.Emergency powers of the President

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

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

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Union Cabinet

c.Chief Jusitce of India

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha

66. An inter-state council may be established by

a.The Prime Minister

b.Chief Justice of India

c.The National Development Council

d.The President

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

a.The President

b.The majority Party in the legislature

c.The LT. Governor

d.The Prime Minister

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

a.Chief of the Air Force

b.Chief Jusitce of India

c.Chief of the Army

d.Speaker of theh Lok Sabha

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Chief Minister of all States

c.Cabinet

d.Council of Ministers

70. 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.Vice-President

c.President

d.Home Minister

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

a.The whole Council of Ministers resigns

b.Lok Sabha is dissolved

c.Only the Prime Minister and that Minister resigns

d.The Minister resigns

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

a.1947-48

b.1950-51

c.1951-52

d.1948-49

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

a.64th

b.69th

c.73rd

d.62nd

74. The President gives his resignation to the

a.Prime Minister

b.Chief Justice

c.Vice President

d.Parliament

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

a.UK

b.Japan

c.Australia

d.North Korea

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. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

a.No Such Limit

b.58 years

c.62 years

d.60 years

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

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

b.form associations or unions or co-operative societies

c.freedom of speech and expression

d.assemble peaceably and without arms

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

a.Both of these

b.In appointing the Prime Minister

c.None of the Above

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

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

a.Vice-President

b.Chief Justice

c.Chief Minister

d.Prime Minister

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

a.Secretary to the Governement of India

b.None of the Above

c.Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

d.Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

82. 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

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

a.X

b.XV

c.XVI

d.XVII

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

a.Bangladesh

b.Russia

c.Italy

d.America

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

a.Preamble

b.Fundamental Rights

c.Fundamental Duties

d.Directive Principles of State Policy

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

a.Both Houses of Parliament

b.Rajya Sabha

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

d.Lok Sabha

87. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.President

c.Prime Minister

d.Chief Justice of India

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

a.A Person designated by State Cabinet

b.Secretary General of Governor

c.Chief Justice of the High Court

d.Advocate General of the State

89. 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 343

b.Art 352

c.Art 83

d.Art 356

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

a.52 years

b.60 years

c.55 years

d.65 years

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

a.Parliament

b.High Court

c.Election Commission

d.Supreme court

92. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

a.Cabinet Ministers

b.Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

c.Prime Minister

d.Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

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

a.Lok Sabha

b.Rajya Sabha

c.President's Election

d.Local Bodies

94. 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

95. 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.No

c.It is discretionary

d.Yes

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

a.Elected members of Lok Sabha

b.Elected members of Rajya Sabha

c.Elected members of the Legislative Council

d.Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state

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

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

b.President

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

d.Ministry of Defence

98. 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

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

a. 6 months

b.1 year

c.2 1/2 years

d.2 years

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