More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by
A)Lok Sabha
B)the people
C)elected members of the legislative assembly
D)elected members of the legislative council
Answer: elected members of the legislative assembly
- Q. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country?
A)Right to Freedom
B)Right to Equality
C)Right against exploitation
D)Right to Freedom of Religion
Answer: Right to Equality
- Q. Which act provides for the disqualification of members of the Parliament or State Legislature for indulging in corrupt practices?
A)Government of India Act, 1935
B)Quo Warranto
C)The Representation of People Act, 1951
D)None of these
Answer: The Representation of People Act, 1951
- Q. Who is the Supreme Civil Officer of Central Government-
A)Cabinet Secretary
B)Attorney General
C)Home Secretary
D)Principle Secretary of Prime Minister
Answer: Cabinet Secretary
- Q. The states of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya were formed in :
A)The year 1975.
B)The year 1972.
C)The year 1976
D)The year 1977.
Answer: The year 1972.
- Q. Which Schedule contains provisions regarding allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha?
A)Fifth Schedule
B)Fourth Schedule
C)Ninth Schedule
D)Eleventh Schedule
Answer: Fourth Schedule
- Q. The member of a State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehavior only after an enquiry has been conducted by the
A)High Court of the state
B)Supreme Court of India
C)committee appointed by the president
D)None of the above
Answer: Supreme Court of India
- Q. In India, no government expenditure can be made without approval of –
A)Prime Minister
B)Parliament
C)President
D)Supreme court
Answer: Parliament
- Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Maharashtra is-
A)26
B)10
C)28
D)48
Answer: 48
- Q. What is the maximum number of Members of the Rajya Sabha?
A)200
B)150
C)250
D)300
Answer: 250
- Q. Who had proposed the idea of three Tier Panchayati Raj system-
A)Ashok Mehta Committee
B)Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
C)Royal Commission
D)None of these
Answer: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
- Q. To whom, “The Union Public Service Commission presents its report”-
A)Parliament
B)President
C)Lok Sabha
D)Rajya Sabha
Answer: President
- Q. A federal structure for India was first put forward by the-
A)Act of 1919
B)Act of 1909
C)Act of 1935
D)Act of 1947
Answer: Act of 1935
- Q. Whose statement is this “Man is born free but always in shackles”-
A)Rousseau
B)Locke
C)Bentham
D)Robert mill
Answer: Rousseau
- Q. The success of Democracy depends on-
A)Right to unity
B)The right to oppose
C)Right to individual liberty
D)Right to property
Answer: The right to oppose
- Q. In India, how many times has the President declared financial emergency-
A)Two times
B)Never
C)Three times
D)Once
Answer: Never
- Q. What is the total number of members in Rajya Sabha from States and Union Territories?
A)228
B)218
C)238
D)248
Answer: 238
- 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. Article 169 of the Constitution makes the provision for the abolition or creation of :
A)Specifies the number of seats for the Rajya Sabha
B)Specifies the number of seats for the Lok Sabha
C)Specifies Fundamental Duties
D)Legislative Councils in States
Answer: Legislative Councils in States
- Q. Speaker of the Lok Sabha serves fora maximum term of _____ years.
A)4
B)3
C)5
D)7
Answer: 5
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