Indian Politics

Q. The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and Vice-President. This is its-

A
Appellate Jurisdiction
B
Original Jurisdiction
C
Advisory Jurisdiction
D
Miscellaneous Jurisdiction

Correct Answer

Original Jurisdiction

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Kerala is-
    A)13
    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 20
  • Q. The constitution of India was framed by-
    A)Constituent Assembly
    B)Planning Commission
    C)President
    D)Working Committee
    Answer: Constituent Assembly
  • Q. All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except-
    A)Mass disposal of the cases
    B)Secure justice to the weaker sections
    C)Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man-
    D)Minimize cost and delay
    Answer: Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man-
  • Q. Which one of the following statements about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not correct?
    A)The CJI administers 'the oath'of office 'to the President.
    B)He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.
    C)When both the office of the President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, the CJI discharges the duties of the President .
    D)The CJI can hold his office till he attains the age of 65 years.
    Answer: He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.
  • Q. Indian National Congress is a part of which political group?
    A)National Democratic Alliance
    B)United Progressive Alliance
    C)Janata Parivar
    D)Rashtra Parivar
    Answer: United Progressive Alliance
  • Q. The Speaker’s vote in the Lok Sabha is called-
    A)Sound vote
    B)Casting vote
    C)Direct vote
    D)Indirect vote
    Answer: Casting vote
  • 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. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is enshrined in :
    A)Article 20
    B)Article 22
    C)Article 29
    D)Article 30
    Answer: Article 30
  • Q. What is the system of Local Self Government in the Panchayati Raj set up?
    A)Three tier structure at village, block and district level
    B)Four tier system at the village, block, district and State level
    C)Two tier system at village and block level
    D)Single tier set up at village level
    Answer: Three tier structure at village, block and district level
  • Q. Which of the following is an essential element of the State?
    A)Government
    B)Sovereignty
    C)Territory
    D)All these
    Answer: All these
  • Q. What occurs under direct democracy in Switzerland-
    A)Disorganized growth
    B)Natural growth
    C)Artificial growth
    D)None of these
    Answer: Natural growth
  • Q. The president demand for further reforms, attended with the dislocation caused by the non-cooperation movement, led the British government to appoint a Statutory Commission in 1927. This commission was headed by
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    B)Sir John Simon
    C)Lord Minto
    D)E.S. Montague
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  • 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. Who has the power to decide on an election petition for any state-
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    B)Parliament
    C)High Court
    D)Election Commission
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  • Q. The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the-
    A)Parliament
    B)President on the recommendation of the Govemor
    C)Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect
    D)Governor on a recommendation by the State Cabinet
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  • Q. Who was the second Chief Election Commissioner of India-
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    B)Sukumar Sen
    C)K.V.K.Sundaram
    D)T.Swaminathan
    Answer: K.V.K.Sundaram
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    A)85
    B)39
    C)109
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  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution of India lays down that any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture?
    A)Article 29
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    C)Article 39
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    C)during national emergency as well as constitutional emergency as well in a state
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