Indian Politics

Q. _____ means that the Presjdent of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice.

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

Correct Answer

Advisory Jurisdiction

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. The provisions as covered by Article 343 to 351 under Part XVII of the constitution of India deals with
    A)Official Language
    B)Religion
    C)President
    D)Emergency
    Answer: Official Language
  • Q. Under which of the following writs, a person is restricted to perform any duties for which he does not have the authority?
    A)Quo warranto
    B)Mandamus
    C)Certiorari
    D)Habeas corpus
    Answer: Quo warranto
  • Q. No person can be employed in factories or mines unless he is above the age of –
    A)14 years
    B)12 years
    C)18 years
    D)20 years
    Answer: 14 years
  • Q. Who chairs the meeting of Council of Ministers?
    A)President
    B)Prime Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: Prime Minister
  • Q. Which of the following is CORRECT about coalition form of government?
    A)Sharing of power by different social groups
    B)Sharing of power at different levels
    C)Sharing of power by two or more political parties
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sharing of power by two or more political parties
  • Q. Article-44 of the Indian Constitution “Uniform civil code for the citizens” deals with-
    A)The Union Government
    B)The directive principles of state policy
    C)The State Government
    D)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The directive principles of state policy
  • Q. Evaluate the following statements- I. The legal interpretation of equality is chiefly influenced by equality before law and equal protection of law II. Equality before law means rule of law
    A)II is correct but I is incorrect
    B)I is correct but II is incorrect
    C)Both are correct
    D)Both are incorrect
    Answer: Both are correct
  • Q. The preamble to our constitution includes all the following except
    A)equality of status
    B)adult franchise
    C)fraternity
    D)justice
    Answer: adult franchise
  • Q. Which of the following High Court had, legalized the homosexual relations in India in 2009-
    A)Goa
    B)Mizoram
    C)Delhi
    D)Chandigarh
    Answer: Delhi
  • Q. The system of nomination of members of Rajya Sabha has been borrowed from the constitution-
    A)Ireland
    B)United States of America
    C)South Africa
    D)France
    Answer: Ireland
  • Q. The president can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses, pending authorization by Parliament, from
    A)the Contingency Fund
    B)the Consolidated Fund of India
    C)both the above funds
    D)None of the above
    Answer: the Contingency Fund
  • Q. The Lok Sabha elections are held after every:
    A)4 years
    B)3 years
    C)5 years
    D)7 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. “Taxes on lands and buildings” is listed in the ______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: State
  • Q. The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is
    A)socialist government
    B)an effective, hones government
    C)active opposition
    D)adequate resources
    Answer: adequate resources
  • Q. What is the meaning of “Public Interest Litigation”?
    A)A case brought by victim to court, involving public interest
    B)Anything of public interest
    C)A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
    D)A directive issued by Supreme Court involving public interest
    Answer: A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
  • Q. In parliamentary democracy “he is the first among all”. Who is he-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Leader of opposition
    D)Chairman of lower house
    Answer: Prime Minister
  • Q. In which schedule to the constitution of India is the division of powers between the union and the states in terms of the union list and the state list laid down?
    A)Sixth schedule
    B)Fifth schedule
    C)Seventh schedule
    D)Fourth schedule
    Answer: Seventh schedule
  • Q. Which article of the constitution was called by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the most important article?
    A)Article 356
    B)Article 19
    C)Article 32
    D)Article 14
    Answer: Article 32
  • Q. Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly at the time of the drafting of the constitution?
    A)Dr.B.R Ambedkar
    B)Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)B.N. Rau
    D)Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: B.N. Rau
  • Q. The president can be impeached for
    A)disregarding Parliament
    B)violating the constitution
    C)for not taking the prime minister's advice
    D)All of the above
    Answer: violating the constitution

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