Q. The form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a faction of persons or families is called-

Correct Answer

Oligarchy

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  • Q. Which of the following constitutional Amendments gave a constitutional status to Urban Bodies-
    A)72nd
    B)71st
    C)73rd
    D)74th
    Answer: 74th
  • Q. The state which is neutral in matter of religion and dies not uphold any particular region as the state religion is called
    A)Democratic state
    B)Independent state
    C)Secular state
    D)None of these
    Answer: Secular state
  • Q. Article-48(A) of the Indian Constitution “Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The state Government
    C)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    D)the directive principles of state poli
    Answer: the directive principles of state poli
  • Q. Which among the following in our constitution is called ” Magna carta”?
    A)Fundamental Duties
    B)Directive principles of state policy
    C)Preamble
    D)Fundamental Rights
    Answer: Fundamental Rights
  • Q. What is the minimum number of members required to be present in any one of the two houses of Parliament for its functioning?
    A)One sixth of total members
    B)One fifth of total members
    C)One seventh of total members
    D)One tenth of total members
    Answer: One tenth of total members
  • Q. Prohibitation of traffic in human being and forced labour is laid down in:
    A)Article 33
    B)Article 23
    C)Article 63
    D)Article 83
    Answer: Article 23
  • Q. Who appoints the members of Union Public Service Commission-
    A)President
    B)Law Minister
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Chief Justice
    Answer: President
  • Q. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
    A)Supreme Court
    B)Parliament
    C)High courts
    D)Election Commission
    Answer: High courts
  • Q. The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between the:
    A)Urban Development and Rural Development
    B)Social Justice & Empowerment
    C)Urban Employment and Poverty
    D)Legislative and Executive Organs
    Answer: Legislative and Executive Organs
  • Q. During Financial Emergency all money bills passed by the state legislature are to be reserved for the consideration of the-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Governor
    C)Parliament
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. In which state, the Bodoland territorial council,an autonomous governing body was established-
    A)Mizoram
    B)Assam
    C)Nagaland
    D)Meghalaya
    Answer: Assam
  • Q. A Presidential Ordinance can remain in force-
    A)For six months
    B)For three months
    C)For nine months
    D)Indefinitely
    Answer: For six months
  • Q. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of state Policy as :
    A)novel features of the constitution
    B)heart of the constitution
    C)conscience of the constitution
    D)backbone of the constitution
    Answer: novel features of the constitution
  • 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. The members of Lok Sabha are
    A)indirectly elected
    B)directly elected by the people
    C)nominated
    D)partly elected and partly nominated
    Answer: directly elected by the people
  • Q. The retired judge of High Court is not permitted to practice as a lawyer in-
    A)Any court in India
    B)Supreme Court
    C)High Courts
    D)The High Court where he retired from
    Answer: The High Court where he retired from
  • Q. If Parliament has to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list, the proposal for such is to be approved by-
    A)Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both
    B)Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Legislature of related State
    C)Rajya Sabha
    D)Lok Sabha
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution “Protection inrespect of conviction for offences” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    C)The State Government
    D)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    Answer: The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
  • Q. Which of the following writs/ orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed?
    A)Certiorari
    B)Mandamus
    C)Quo Warranto
    D)Habeas corpus
    Answer: Certiorari
  • Q. Which of the following is the first woman speaker of Lok Sabha-
    A)Sonia Gandhi
    B)Meera Kumar
    C)Sushma Swaraj
    D)Margret Alva
    Answer: Meera Kumar

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