Indian Politics

Q. Which Country has the first woman Prime Minister in the world-

A
Sri Lanka
B
India
C
Israel
D
Pakistan

Correct Answer

Sri Lanka

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. January 26 selected as the date for the inauguration of the Constitution, because-
    A)On that day the Quit India Movement was started in 1942
    B)It was considered to be an auspicious day
    C)The Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
    D)None of these
    Answer: The Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
  • Q. Which of the following has the power to form new states or to change the borders of the states?
    A)Parliament
    B)President
    C)Election Commission
    D)None of these
    Answer: Parliament
  • 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. What is the term of the appointment of Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
    A)Upto the age of 65 years
    B)6 years
    C)6 years or upto the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
    D)Upto the age of 64 years
    Answer: 6 years or upto the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
  • Q. Which Article of the Indian constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
    A)Article-163
    B)Article-166
    C)Article-167
    D)Article-164
    Answer: Article-167
  • Q. Of the various grounds below which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in ArticleIS of the Constitution?
    A)Race
    B)Place of birth
    C)Language
    D)Caste
    Answer: Language
  • Q. The Presidential Government operates on the principles of-
    A)Centralisation of Powers
    B)Division of powers between centre and states
    C)Balance of Powers
    D)Separation of powers
    Answer: Separation of powers
  • Q. A Secular State is one which-
    A)Is irreligious
    B)Has no religion of its own
    C)Is anti-religion
    D)Takes into consideration the religious sentiments of the people
    Answer: Has no religion of its own
  • 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
  • Q. Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ?
    A)Article 227
    B)Article 226
    C)Article 228
    D)Article 229
    Answer: Article 226
  • Q. The position of a chief minister is
    A)identical to that of the president
    B)similar to that of the prime minister
    C)a combination of the position of the prime minister and president
    D)not constitutional
    Answer: similar to that of the prime minister
  • Q. Which of the followings are the financial committees of Parliament in India- 1.Public Accounts Committee 2.Estimates Committee 3.Committee on Public Undertakings
    A)1 and 2
    B)1 and 3
    C)2 and 3
    D)1,2 and 3
    Answer: 1,2 and 3
  • Q. The Advantage of unitary system of governance is-
    A)Strong state
    B)More adaptability
    C)More participation by the people
    D)Less chance of authoritarianism
    Answer: Strong state
  • Q. There are total parliamentary seats (LokSabha constituency) in West Bengal-
    A)2
    B)42
    C)14
    D)40
    Answer: 42
  • Q. The members of the state legislative assemblies are elected for a period of
    A)6 years
    B)2 years
    C)5 years
    D)3 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. Where is the word “Federal” used in the constitution of India?
    A)Part 3
    B)Preamble
    C)Article 368
    D)Nowhere in constitution
    Answer: Nowhere in constitution
  • Q. How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected. by the Assembly?
    A)1/3 of the members
    B)1/6 of the members
    C)1/12 of the membets
    D)5/6 of the members
    Answer: 1/3 of the members
  • Q. Which type of government is based on free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing?
    A)Autocratic
    B)Democratic
    C)Monarchic
    D)Authoritarian
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?
    A)Writ Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Appellate Jurisdiction
    D)Advisory Jurisdiction
    Answer: Writ Jurisdiction
  • Q. Bureaucarcy performs-
    A)Only Judicial Acts
    B)Only Administrative Acts
    C)Only Legislative Acts
    D)Administrative, Quasi-Judicial and Quasi-Legislative Acts
    Answer: Administrative, Quasi-Judicial and Quasi-Legislative Acts

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