More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. In which of the following matter the Supreme Court upheld the importance of fundamental rights over directive principles of state policy?
A)Keshavananda Bharti case
B)Golaknath case
C)Minerava Mills Case
D)All of these
Answer: Minerava Mills Case
- Q. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra-
A)19
B)11
C)10
D)1
Answer: 19
- Q. Democratic Socialism aims at-
A)bringing about Socialism through violent and peaceful means
B)bringing about Socialism through peaceful means
C)bringing about Socialismthrough violent means
D)bringing about Socialism through democratic
Answer: bringing about Socialism through democratic
- Q. The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category?
A)Judiciary
B)Lok Sabha
C)Rajya Sabha
D)Parliament
Answer: Judiciary
- Q. Which one of the followingis an item included in the list of Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen in the Constitution?
A)To develop scientific temper humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform
B)To practice secularism
C)To pay all taxes to government regularly and correctly
D)Not to assault any public servant during performance of his duties
Answer: To develop scientific temper humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform
- Q. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was passed in :
A)The year 1970
B)The year 1968
C)The year 1969
D)The year 1967
Answer: The year 1967
- Q. What is the literal meaning of ‘Certiorari’?
A)To have the body of
B)We command
C)To forbid
D)To be certified (or) to be informed
Answer: To be certified (or) to be informed
- Q. Constitution of India considers free and compulsory education to children up to-
A)14 years
B)10 years
C)18 years
D)21 years
Answer: 14 years
- 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. Which of the following law is in favour of the betterment of women-
A)Protection of civil rights act
B)Equal pay act
C)Human trafficking (prevention) act
D)None of these
Answer: Human trafficking (prevention) act
- Q. What is the full form of the Indian Political Party “BSP”?
A)Bahujan Samaj Party
B)Bharatiya Samaj Party
C)Bharatiya Sangh Party
D)Bahujan Sangh Party
Answer: Bahujan Samaj Party
- Q. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of-
A)Decentralisation
B)Centralisation
C)Both of these
D)None of these
Answer: Decentralisation
- Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
A)during the pleasure of the President
B)six years
C)for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
D)for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
Answer: for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
- Q. The ordinance by the Governor are subject to approval of-
A)State Legislature
B)President
C)Council of Ministers of State
D)Parliament
Answer: State Legislature
- Q. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
A)President of India
B)Chief Minister of India
C)Law Minister
D)Prime Minister of India
Answer: President of India
- Q. The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure –
A)Five years
B)Six years
C)Four years
D)Seven years
Answer: Five years
- Q. Which of the following languages were added in 8th schedule later-
A)Sanskrit, Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri
B)English, Sindhi, Marathi, Sanskrit
C)Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
D)Marathi, Oriya, Konkani, Nepali
Answer: Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
- 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 “Judicial Review” of Supreme Court-
A)Review of the functioning of judiciary in country
B)Review of its own verdict
C)Review of constitutional validity of laws
D)Timely review of constitution
Answer: Review of constitutional validity of laws
- Q. What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A)A Sovereign Democratic Republic
B)A Democratic Republic
C)Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D)A Sovereign Secular Soicalist Democratic Republic
Answer: A Sovereign Democratic Republic
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