Indian Politics

Q. Which amendment act raised the age of retirement for judges of High Court to 62 from 60?

A
15th
B
12th
C
10th
D
252th

Correct Answer

15th

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Who was the first woman governor in Independent India-
    A)Sucheta Kriplani
    B)Sarojini Naidu
    C)Indira Gandhi
    D)Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
    Answer: Sarojini Naidu
  • Q. The Administrative Head of the Cabinet Secretariat is
    A)The Prime Minister
    B)Cabinet Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)The President
    Answer: Cabinet Secretary
  • Q. An amendment of the constitution may be initiated-
    A)By introduction of a Bill in Rajya Sabha
    B)By introduction by the President of India
    C)By the Governors of States
    D)By the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament
    Answer: By the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament
  • Q. Article-211 of the Indian Constitution “Restriction on discussion in the Legislature” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    D)The State Government
    Answer: The State Government
  • Q. The president can be removed from his office before the expiry of his normal term only on the recommendation of
    A)the chief justice of India
    B)the Supreme Court
    C)council of ministers
    D)the two Houses of Parliament
    Answer: the two Houses of Parliament
  • Q. What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
    A)Within two months
    B)Within one month
    C)Within four months
    D)Within six months
    Answer: Within one month
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution of India has defined the term ‘State’?
    A)Article 19
    B)Article 12
    C)Article 51
    D)Article 77
    Answer: Article 12
  • Q. The members of the committees of Parliament are
    A)nominated by the prime minister
    B)nominated by the leaders of the various parties in the Parliament
    C)appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst persons who are not members of Parliam
    D)appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members
    Answer: appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members
  • Q. What is the maximum period upto which a proclamation issued by the President under Article-356 of the Constitution and approved/extended by the Parliament may, normally, remain in force?
    A)One year
    B)Six months
    C)Two years
    D)Untill it is repealed by the Parliament
    Answer: Six months
  • Q. The Ninth Schedule to the Indian constitution was added by-
    A)Eighth Amendment
    B)First Amendment
    C)Ninth Amendment
    D)Forty Second Amendment
    Answer: First Amendment
  • Q. The total number of judges in International Court of Justice are-
    A)15
    B)11
    C)18
    D)7
    Answer: 15
  • Q. Who among the following was not a member of the constituent Assembly?
    A)Acharya J. B Kripalani
    B)Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    C)Jay Prakash Narayan
    D)K.M.Munshi
    Answer: Jay Prakash Narayan
  • Q. Fundamental rights can be suspended by-
    A)President
    B)Governor
    C)Law Minister
    D)Prime Minister
    Answer: President
  • Q. The Supreme Court of India acts as a Federel Court when it deals with-
    A)Interstate disputes
    B)Civil cases
    C)Appeals from lower courts
    D)Election petitions
    Answer: Interstate disputes
  • Q. Which of the following appointment is not in the Jurisdiction of President?
    A)Chairman of finance commission
    B)Chief justice of India
    C)Chief of army
    D)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. Mainstream Nationalism in India
    A)aimed at restoration of the Hindu state
    B)was characterized by Chauvinism
    C)had national socialism as its ultimate goal
    D)aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
    Answer: aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
  • Q. At the time of emergency in 1975, who was serving as the President of India?
    A)Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
    B)Morarji Desai
    C)V P Singh
    D)Indira Gandhi
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    C)unitary state with federal features
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    B)6 months
    C)2 years
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    C)James Mill
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