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1. 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.Ministry of Defence

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

d.President

2. 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 are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.

c.They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.

d.They do not require any parliament sanction

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

a.Chief Justice of the High Court

b.Chief Minister of the State

c.Prime Minister

d.President

4. 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 6 months 23 days

d.2 years 11 months 18 days

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

a.Champakam Dorairajan case

b.Kesavananda Bharti case

c.Golaknath case

d.Madhav Jiwaji Rao Scindia case

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

a.4 months

b.1 year

c.6 months

d.9 months

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

a.Defence Minister

b.President

c.Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

d.Prime Minister

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

a.The Australian Consitution

b.Constitution of Belgium

c.Constitution of Colombia

d.Constitution of Bhutan

9. 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.The Chief Minister nominated by the President

d.A caretaker Government

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

a.Italy

b.Bangladesh

c.Russia

d.America

11. In India, political parties are given recognition by

a.President

b.Law Commission

c.Election Commission

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha

12. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?

a.Citizens of India

b.Parliament

c.Lok Sabha

d.President

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. The Election commission holds election for

a.The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

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

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

d.The Parliament

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

a.Half of the total members of the House

b.A quarter of the total members of the House

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

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

19. 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.It is discretionary

c.Yes

d.No

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

a.Either House of Parliament

b.Any Vidhan Sabha

c.Only Lok Sabha

d.Rajya Sabha

21. The President gives his resignation to the

a.Parliament

b.Chief Justice

c.Vice President

d.Prime Minister

22. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

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

b.President of India according to his discretion

c.Prime Minister of India

d.Parliament

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

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

b.freedom of speech and expression

c.form associations or unions or co-operative societies

d.assemble peaceably and without arms

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

a.Cabinet

b.President

c.Prime Minister

d.Election Commission

25. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

a.60 years

b.58 years

c.No Such Limit

d.62 years

26. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Legislative Assembly

c.Governor

d.Prime Minister

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

a.Right to go anywhere

b.Presence of restrictions

c.Absence of restrictions

d.Right to express anything

28. An inter-state council may be established by

a.The Prime Minister

b.The National Development Council

c.The President

d.Chief Justice of India

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

a.Election Commission

b.Prime Minister

c.Cabinet

d.President

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

a.Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

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

c.In all circumstances

d.In no circumstances

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

a.Gives assent to the bill

b.Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration

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

d.Can ask for a referendum on the bill

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

a.Single Trasnferable Vote

b.Proportional Representation

c.Adult Franchise

d.Limited Suffrage

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

a.1st April 1974

b.24th April 1955

c.26th January 1946

d.1st March 1973

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

a.Indira Gandhi

b.Morarji Desai

c.Charan Singh

d.Lal Bahadur Shastri

35. 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

36. When a financial emergency is proclaimed

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

b.Union budget will not be presented

c.Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

d.Repayment of government debts will stop

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

a.President

b.Lt. Governor

c.Majority Party in Legislature

d.Prime Minister

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

a.Chief of the Army

b.Speaker of theh Lok Sabha

c.Chief Jusitce of India

d.Chief of the Air Force

39. 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.65 years

d.55 years

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

a.Directive Principles of State Policy

b.Fundamental Duties

c.Preamble

d.Fundamental Rights

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

a.He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet

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 is the nominee of the State Governor.

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

a.Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

b.Mrs. Indira Gandhi

c.Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

d.Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

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

a.Parliament

b.Chief Justice of India

c.Prime Minister

d.Lok Sabha

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

a.Chief Justice

b.Chief Minister

c.Vice-President

d.Prime Minister

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

a.None of the Above

b.Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

c.Secretary to the Governement of India

d.Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

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

a.Regular Veto

b.All of these

c.Pocket Veto

d.Absolute Veto

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

a.Five

b.Eight

c.Six

d.Nine

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

a.2 years

b.6 months

c.1 year

d.3 months

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

a.Rajya Sabha

b.Both Houses of Parliament

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

d.Lok Sabha

50. 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.Vice-President

d.Cabinet Secretary

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

a.Till the age of 64 years

b.5 years

c.6 years

d.2 years

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

a.National Development Council

b.Zonal Council

c.Planning Commission

d.Regional Council

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

a.Australia

b.UK

c.North Korea

d.Japan

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

a.Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state

b.Elected members of Lok Sabha

c.Elected members of Rajya Sabha

d.Elected members of the Legislative Council

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

a.Italy

b.Canada

c.Australia

d.Germany

56. 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.57th

c.49th

d.48th

57. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with

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

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

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

d.Emergency powers of the President

58. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

a.President

b.Chief Justice of India

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.Prime Minister

59. 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 Upper House of Parliament

b.Minority of members of the Lower House

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

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

60. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

a.House of the People

b.Prime Minister

c.President

d.Rajya Sabha

61. 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

62. 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 an Indian

c.He must be a graduate.

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

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

a.Schedule 11

b.Schedule 13

c.Schedule 12

d.Schedule 10

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

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

b.Collective Voting system

c.Proportional representation through list system

d.Secondary voting system

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

a.Australia

b.Ireland

c.USA

d.Russia

66. 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 52

b.Article 44

c.Article 50

d.Article 58

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

a.Cabinet

b.Council of Ministers

c.Chief Minister of all States

d.Prime Minister

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

a.Three

b.Four

c.One

d.Two

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

a.18

b.16

c.12

d.14

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

a.Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

b.Hindu Code Bill

c.PEPSU Appropriation Bill

d.Dowry prohibition Bill

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

a.Local Bodies

b.Lok Sabha

c.President's Election

d.Rajya Sabha

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

a.Part IV

b.Part VI

c.Part V

d.Part IX

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

a.1982

b.1980

c.1992

d.1973

74. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

a.21 Years

b.35 years

c.30 years

d.23 Years

75. 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.Chief Justice of the High Court

d.A Person designated by State Cabinet

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

a.2 1/2 years

b.1 year

c. 6 months

d.2 years

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

a.1948-49

b.1951-52

c.1947-48

d.1950-51

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

a.Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative

b.Rajya Sabha

c.Both Houses of Parliament

d.Lok Sabha

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

a.XVI

b.XV

c.XVII

d.X

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

a.Governor

b.Chairman, UPSC

c.President

d.Prime Minister

81. 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 majority Party in the legislature

d.The LT. Governor

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

a.President

b.Prime Minister

c.Speaker of Lok Sabha

d.Supreme court

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

a.Chief Jusitce of India

b.Speaker of Lok Sabha

c.Prime Minister

d.Union Cabinet

84. The President can make laws through ordinances

a.Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list

b. Under no circumstances

c.During the recess of the Parliament

d.On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session

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

a.High Court

b.Election Commission

c.Supreme court

d.Parliament

86. 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 83

c.Art 352

d.Art 343

87. 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.In appointing the Prime Minister

c.None of the Above

d.Both of these

88. 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

89. 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.14 days

c.16 days

d.7 days

90. 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.Auditor General of India

c.Chief Justice of India

d.Speaker of Lok Sabha

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

a.69th

b.64th

c.62nd

d.73rd

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

a.Any citizen of India

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

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

d.Anyone residing in India

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

a.Inter State Council

b.Planning Commission

c.Finance Commission

d.National Development Council

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

a.All the members of the Rajya Sabha

b.All the members of the Lok Sabha

c.Both Option a and C

d.Members of state Legislative assemblies

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

a.Speaker

b.Prime Minister

c.Vice President

d.Chied Justice

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

a.Forms of oath or affirmation

b.Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

c.Languages recognized by constitution

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

97. 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 government

b.Both Head of the government and State

c.Head of the Cabinet

d.Head of the State

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

a.Cabinet Ministers

b.Ministers of State

c.Deputy Ministers

d.President

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

a.Once

b.Any number of times

c.3 times

d.2 times

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