Q. Coup is-

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Sudden overthrow of a government illegally

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Which of the following had signed with President Ayub Khan on Tashkent agreement-
    A)Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    B)Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)Lal Bahadur Shashtri
    D)Indira Gandhi
    Answer: Lal Bahadur Shashtri
  • Q. Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
    A)Supreme Court
    B)President
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. In which country political theory of ‘Fascism’ started?
    A)Italy
    B)Japan
    C)Russia
    D)China
    Answer: Italy
  • Q. Who does the financial distribution of the resources between Centre and States-
    A)Interstate Council
    B)Planning Commission
    C)Finance Commission
    D)Finance Minister
    Answer: Finance Commission
  • Q. Which of the following elements are necessary for a democratic system-
    A)Equality of opportunity
    B)Free and unbiased election
    C)Protection of rights
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following was a popular slogan of French revolution?
    A)Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
    B)Sovereign Democratic Republic
    C)Freedom, Equality and Justice
    D)Freedom, Equality and Accountability
    Answer: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
  • Q. Which among the following is not a preventive detention act?
    A)Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA)
    B)Terrorism and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) act (TADA)
    C)Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA)
    D)Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)
    Answer: Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)
  • Q. What is the total number of members for the main opposition party in parliament-
    A)1/4 of total members
    B)1/3 of total members
    C)1/6 of total members
    D)1/10 of total members
    Answer: 1/10 of total members
  • Q. From which of the following nations,we have taken the provision of judicial review?
    A)USA
    B)England
    C)Canada
    D)Australia
    Answer: USA
  • Q. The oath of office is conducted to the president by
    A)the chief justice of India
    B)the speaker of Lok Sabha
    C)the vice-president of India
    D)None of the above
    Answer: the chief justice of India
  • Q. Which type of federalism is seen in India?
    A)Holding together federation
    B)Coming together federation
    C)Coming together federation and Holding together federation both
    D)None of these
    Answer: Holding together federation
  • 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 Articles-17 and 18 of constitution provide-
    A)Economic equality
    B)Social equality
    C)Political equality
    D)Religious equality
    Answer: Social equality
  • Q. President of India can be re-elected
    A)Two terms
    B)For any number of terms
    C)Three Terms
    D)Five Terms
    Answer: For any number of terms
  • Q. The name of the union given in the Constitution is
    A)India or Hindustan
    B)Hindustan or Bharatavarsha
    C)India or Bharat
    D)Bharatadesh or India
    Answer: India or Bharat
  • Q. For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
    A)Abolishing untouchability from the country
    B)The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends
    C)Right of life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
    D)The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
    Answer: The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
  • Q. Which of the following is not a feature of centralized government?
    A)Judicial Review
    B)Dependent State
    C)Single Government
    D)Flexible Constitution
    Answer: Judicial Review
  • Q. What is the meaning of “Prorogation” in terms of Parliament-
    A)Prevention of discussion on any proposal
    B)End of session of Parliament
    C)End of daily working of house
    D)None of these
    Answer: End of session of Parliament
  • Q. Match the followings- Union Territory – Jurisdiction (High Court) A. Puducherry – 1. Kerala B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 2. Mumbai C. Lakshadweep – 3. Madras d. Daman and Diu – 4. Calcutta
    A)A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
    B)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
    C)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    D)A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
    Answer: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  • Q. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees Indian citizens-
    A)Equality before law
    B)Equal protection of laws
    C)Equal distribution of economic resources
    D)Equality before law and equal protection of the laws
    Answer: Equality before law and equal protection of the laws

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