More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. What is the literal meaning of the term “Quo-Warranto”?
A)To forbid
B)We command
C)By what authority (or) warrant
D)None of these
Answer: By what authority (or) warrant
- Q. Which of the following writs/ orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed?
A)Certiorari
B)Mandamus
C)Quo Warranto
D)Habeas corpus
Answer: Certiorari
- Q. By which Amendment were ‘Fundamental Duties’ added to the Constitution?
A)42nd Amendment
B)40th Amendment
C)44th Amendment
D)45th Amendment
Answer: 42nd Amendment
- 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D)Untill it is repealed by the Parliament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 position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counterpart in Britain because
A)India has adopted the federal system
B)India is the biggest democracy
C)India has a written constitution
D)his office enjoys constitutional basis
Answer: his office enjoys constitutional basis
- Q. The questions asked in the Lok Sabha by the member during question hour requiring written answer are :
A)Starred questions
B)Unstarred questions
C)short notice
D)none of the above
Answer: Unstarred questions
- Q. How many fundamental duties are there in Indian constitution?
A)10
B)9
C)11
D)12
Answer: 11
- Q. How many writs can be issued by supreme court?
A)3
B)2
C)5
D)6
Answer: 5
- Q. Who organizes the election process for the post of President of India?
A)Election Commission of India
B)Vice-President of India
C)Chief Justice of India
D)Attorney General of India
Answer: Election Commission of India
- Q. High Court of Andaman and Nicobar Island is located in which state of India?
A)West Bengal
B)Tamil Nadu
C)Andhra Pradesh
D)Karnataka
Answer: West Bengal
- Q. What can be the maximum strength of state legislative council?
A)1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
B)Half of concerned legislative assembly
C)4th of concerned legislative assembly
D)500
Answer: 1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
- Q. Which of the following High Court declared 1st that “Shutdown” is Unconstitutional-
A)Madhya Pradesh
B)Andhra Pradesh
C)Kerala
D)Odissa
Answer: Kerala
- 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. The discussion on any matter of urgent public importance, presented by any member of house is known as-
A)Confidence motion
B)Adjoumment motion
C)Censure motion
D)None of these
Answer: Adjoumment motion
- 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. The Union List in Seventh Schedule contains:
A)87 Matters/Items.
B)97 Matters/Items.
C)95 Matters/Items.
D)91 Matters/Items.
Answer: 97 Matters/Items.
- Q. Which among the following describes Public Interest group?
A)Organisation that promote common interest
B)Organizations that promote interest of particular section of group
C)A Struggle launched for resolution of a social problem
D)Organisation that mobilizes people with a view to win political power
Answer: Organisation that promote common interest
- Q. Which of the country has single-party system-
A)Spain
B)Mongolia
C)Chile
D)China
Answer: China
- Q. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Punjab-
A)1
B)7
C)18
D)10
Answer: 7
- Q. In Indian parliamentary functioning, “Zero Hour” means-
A)First hour of the session
B)Time before question hour
C)Time immediately following question hour
D)Acceptance of privilege motion
Answer: Time immediately following question hour
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