More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. Which one of the following is not a element of the State?
A)Land
B)Population
C)Army
D)Government
Answer: Army
- Q. “Prevention of cruelty to animals” is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
A)State
B)Union
C)Global
D)Concurrent
Answer: Concurrent
- Q. To become a Judge of the High Court one must be a practicing advocate of the High Court for at least-
A)5 years
B)20 years
C)10 years
D)15 years
Answer: 10 years
- Q. In which historic case did the supreme court of India hold that the preamble to the constitution of India is a part of the constitution and hence can be amended ?
A)Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
B)S. R. Bommai Vs. Union of India
C)L.M.Singhvi Vs. Union of India
D)None of Above
Answer: Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
- Q. A proclamation of emergency, under Article-352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the parliament within-
A)Two months
B)One month
C)Four months
D)Six months
Answer: One month
- Q. As per the Preamble of the Constitution of India, the nature of Indian State is of :
A)Socialist
B)Sovereign
C)Republic
D)A sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republican polity
Answer: A sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republican polity
- Q. What is the meaning of “Public Interest Litigation”?
A)A case brought by victim to court, involving public interest
B)Anything of public interest
C)A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
D)A directive issued by Supreme Court involving public interest
Answer: A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
- Q. The States reorganization in 1956 created-
A)17 States and 9 Union Territories
B)17 States and 6 Union Territories
C)14 States and 6 Union Territories
D)15 States and 9 Union Territories
Answer: 14 States and 6 Union Territories
- Q. In which house, the chairman of that house is not a member of house-
A)Rajya Sabha
B)Lok Sabha
C)Legislative Assembly
D)Legislative Council
Answer: Rajya Sabha
- Q. “Shimla Pact” between India and Pakistan is in-
A)2001
B)1972
C)1965
D)1971
Answer: 1972
- Q. Which of the folloWingwrits is called Bulwark of personal freedom?
A)Habeas corpus
B)Mandamus
C)Quo warranto
D)Certiorari
Answer: Habeas corpus
- Q. In Lok Sabha the total number of members from States are-
A)530
B)630
C)430
D)330
Answer: 530
- Q. Which of the following ensures economic justice to Indian citizens?
A)Fundamental duties
B)Fundamental rights
C)Preamble
D)Directive principles of state policy
Answer: Directive principles of state policy
- Q. “Person, who do not live in any state is either a Saint or an Animal” whose statement is this-
A)Angles
B)Montesquieu
C)Sophists
D)Aristotle
Answer: Aristotle
- Q. In order to put a check on terrorist activities in India, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) was passed in :
A)1989
B)1985
C)1995
D)1998
Answer: 1985
- Q. Right to freedom of religion as enshrined in Article 25-28 includes
A)Free profession
B)Freedom of Conscience
C)Practice and propagation of religion
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following is not a Panchayati Raj Institution?
A)Gram Panchayat
B)Gram Sabha
C)Gram Cooperative society
D)Nyaya Panchayat
Answer: Gram Cooperative society
- Q. When was National Commission for Minorities established-
A)1989
B)1980
C)1990
D)1992
Answer: 1992
- Q. The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is
A)one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
B)one-fourth of the total membership
C)50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha
D)at least 100 members
Answer: one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
- Q. Which among the following writs comes into the category of public litigation petition before High Court or Supreme Court?
A)Against political interference
B)A challenge to elections of the office-bearers of a political party
C)Against the decision of Lower Court
D)Against a general topic
Answer: Against a general topic
- Geography
- History
- Indian Culture
- Indian Economy
- Indian Politics
- Indian Railway
- Sports
- State