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1. 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

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

a.Russia

b.USA

c.Ireland

d.Australia

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

a.Presence of restrictions

b.Right to go anywhere

c.Right to express anything

d.Absence of restrictions

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

a.Directive Principles of State Policy

b.Fundamental Rights

c.Preamble

d.Fundamental Duties

5. 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

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

a.Cabinet Ministers

b.President

c.Deputy Ministers

d.Ministers of State

7. 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

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

a.No

b.If the Council of Ministers so desires

c.It is discretionary

d.Yes

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

a.Speaker of theh Lok Sabha

b.Chief of the Air Force

c.Chief of the Army

d.Chief Jusitce of India

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

a.Any number of times

b.Once

c.3 times

d.2 times

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

a.Lok Sabha

b.President's Election

c.Rajya Sabha

d.Local Bodies

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

a.62nd

b.73rd

c.64th

d.69th

13. In India, political parties are given recognition by

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.Election Commission

c.President

d.Law Commission

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Speaker of Lok Sabha

c.Chief Jusitce of India

d.Union Cabinet

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

a.Eight

b.Nine

c.Six

d.Five

16. The President can make laws through ordinances

a.On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session

b.Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list

c.During the recess of the Parliament

d. Under no circumstances

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

a.Finance Commission

b.Planning Commission

c.National Development Council

d.Inter State Council

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

a.Election Commission

b.High Court

c.Supreme court

d.Parliament

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

a.4 months

b.6 months

c.1 year

d.9 months

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

a.Schedule 10

b.Schedule 11

c.Schedule 12

d.Schedule 13

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

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Lok Sabha

c.Both Houses of Parliament

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

22. 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.assemble peaceably and without arms

d.freedom of speech and expression

23. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

a.Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

b.Cabinet Ministers

c.Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

d.Prime Minister

24. 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.Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

d.Secretary to the Governement of India

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Vice President

c.Speaker

d.Chied Justice

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

a.Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

b.Mrs. Indira Gandhi

c.Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

d.Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Chief Justice

c.Vice-President

d.Chief Minister

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

a.Supreme court

b.President

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.Prime Minister

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

a.Majority Party in Legislature

b.Lt. Governor

c.Prime Minister

d.President

30. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Governor

c.Prime Minister

d.Legislative Assembly

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

a.Speaker of Lok Sabha

b.Prime Minister

c.Governor

d.Election Commissioner

32. 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 Belgium

c.Constitution of Colombia

d.The Australian Consitution

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

a.Auditor General of India

b.Chief Justice of India

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.Senior most Governor of a State

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

a.Indira Gandhi

b.Lal Bahadur Shastri

c.Charan Singh

d.Morarji Desai

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

a.2 years 5 months 11 days

b.2 years 6 months 23 days

c.2 years 3 months 26 days

d.2 years 11 months 18 days

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

a.6 years

b.2 years

c.Till the age of 64 years

d.5 years

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

a.President

b.Election Commission

c.Cabinet

d.Prime Minister

38. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

a.Chief Justice of India

b.Prime Minister

c.President

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha

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

a.President

b.Prime Minister

c.Election Commission

d.Cabinet

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

a.America

b.Italy

c.Bangladesh

d.Russia

41. 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 a graduate.

d.He must be an Indian

42. 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

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

a.Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

b.President

c.Prime Minister

d.Defence Minister

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

a.1st March 1973

b.1st April 1974

c.26th January 1946

d.24th April 1955

45. 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.48th

c.61st

d.57th

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

a.Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

b.In no circumstances

c.In all circumstances

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

47. 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 the Legislative Council

c.Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state

d.Elected members of Rajya Sabha

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

a.The President

b.The LT. Governor

c.The majority Party in the legislature

d.The Prime Minister

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

a.Prime Minister

b.Parliament

c.Lok Sabha

d.Chief Justice of India

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

a.Absolute Veto

b.Regular Veto

c.All of these

d.Pocket Veto

51. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

a.President

b.House of the People

c.Rajya Sabha

d.Prime Minister

52. The Election commission holds election for

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

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

c.The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

d.The Parliament

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

a.Proportional representation through list system

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

c.Collective Voting system

d.Secondary voting system

54. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

a.62 years

b.No Such Limit

c.58 years

d.60 years

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 356

b.Art 343

c.Art 352

d.Art 83

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

a.In either House of Parliament

b.Only in Rajya Sabha

c.Only in Lok Sabha

d.None of the Above

57. 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 50

b.Article 44

c.Article 58

d.Article 52

58. 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.President

c.Cabinet Secretary

d.Vice-President

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

a.2 years

b. 6 months

c.2 1/2 years

d.1 year

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

a.Four

b.One

c.Two

d.Three

61. 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 do not require any parliament sanction

d.They are shown separately in the budget.

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

a.Planning Commission

b.Zonal Council

c.National Development Council

d.Regional Council

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

a.Chief Minister of all States

b.Prime Minister

c.Council of Ministers

d.Cabinet

64. 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.6 months

c.12 months

d.3 months

65. 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.Ministry of Defence

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

66. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

a.21 Years

b.23 Years

c.35 years

d.30 years

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

a.The Governor of the State

b.The President directly

c.A caretaker Government

d.The Chief Minister nominated by the President

68. 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

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

a.UK

b.Australia

c.Japan

d.North Korea

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

a.Lok Sabha is dissolved

b.Only the Prime Minister and that Minister resigns

c.The whole Council of Ministers resigns

d.The Minister resigns

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

a.Germany

b.Australia

c.Italy

d.Canada

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

a.Nomination of Members

b.Tenure of Membership

c.Indirect Election

d.Power of Impeachment

73. 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 State

c.Both Head of the government and State

d.Head of the government

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

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

b.Half of the total members of the House

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

d.A quarter of the total members of the House

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

a.10 days

b.7 days

c.16 days

d.14 days

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

c.Any citizen of India

d.Anyone residing in India

77. 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

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

a.Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative

b.Lok Sabha

c.Both Houses of Parliament

d.Rajya Sabha

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

a.In appointing the Prime Minister

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

c.Both of these

d.None of the Above

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

a.President

b.Chairman, UPSC

c.Governor

d.Prime Minister

81. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

a.President of India according to his discretion

b.Prime Minister of India

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

d.Parliament

82. 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

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

a.Kesavananda Bharti case

b.Champakam Dorairajan case

c.Golaknath case

d.Madhav Jiwaji Rao Scindia case

84. 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.Gives assent to the bill

c.Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration

d.Can ask for a referendum on the bill

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

a.12

b.14

c.16

d.18

86. The President gives his resignation to the

a.Vice President

b.Chief Justice

c.Prime Minister

d.Parliament

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

a.Hindu Code Bill

b.Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

c.Dowry prohibition Bill

d.PEPSU Appropriation Bill

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

a.Proportional Representation

b.Single Trasnferable Vote

c.Limited Suffrage

d.Adult Franchise

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

a.Members of state Legislative assemblies

b.All the members of the Lok Sabha

c.Both Option a and C

d.All the members of the Rajya Sabha

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 Upper House of Parliament

b.Minority of members of the Lower House

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

d.Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

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

a.1980

b.1992

c.1973

d.1982

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

a.1948-49

b.1947-48

c.1950-51

d.1951-52

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

a.1 year

b.6 months

c.3 months

d.2 years

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

a.Languages recognized by constitution

b.Forms of oath or affirmation

c.Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

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

95. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?

a.Lok Sabha

b.Parliament

c.Citizens of India

d.President

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

a.Part V

b.Part VI

c.Part IV

d.Part IX

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

d.Emergency powers of the President

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

a.XVII

b.XVI

c.X

d.XV

99. 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

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