More Questions on Indian Politics
- 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. Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A)Supreme Court
B)President
C)Prime Minister
D)Parliament
Answer: Parliament
- Q. Which are the two forms of Democracy-
A)Direct and Indirect
B)Parliamentary and Presidential
C)Monarchical and Republican
D)Parliamentary and King
Answer: Direct and Indirect
- Q. For Rajya Sabha, how many members are nominated by President?
A)10
B)7
C)12
D)15
Answer: 12
- Q. The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by
A)any fifty members of the Parliament
B)any fifty citizens of India
C)any five member of the Electoral College
D)any fifty members of the Electoral College
Answer: any fifty members of the Electoral College
- Q. What is the literal meaning of ‘Certiorari’?
A)To have the body of
B)We command
C)To forbid
D)To be certified (or) to be informed
Answer: To be certified (or) to be informed
- 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
- Q. The directive principle of state policy has been adopted from which constitution?
A)British Constitution
B)U.S. Constitution
C)Irish Constitution
D)French Constitution
Answer: Irish Constitution
- Q. Which was the first non-communist country to recognize communist China in 1950?
A)India
B)Pakistan
C)Sri Lanka
D)Nepal
Answer: India
- Q. The Inter State Council was established in 1990 in pursuance of the recommendation made by :
A)Sarkaria Commission (1983-87).
B)Mukherjee Commission (1999)
C)Mandal Commission (1980).
D)Khosla Commission (1990)
Answer: Sarkaria Commission (1983-87).
- Q. Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A)Article 390
B)Article 388
C)Article 387
D)Article 386
Answer: Article 388
- Q. What is the meaning of “Judicial Review” of Supreme Court-
A)Review of the functioning of judiciary in country
B)Review of its own verdict
C)Review of constitutional validity of laws
D)Timely review of constitution
Answer: Review of constitutional validity of laws
- Q. Indian federalism is closer to-
A)Australia
B)Nigeria
C)Canada
D)USA
Answer: Canada
- Q. The retired judges of Supreme court are restricted to practice advocacy in-
A)Any court of India
B)Any court except Supreme Court
C)Any court below High Court
D)Any civil Court
Answer: Any court of India
- Q. The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is laid down in:
A)Article 262
B)Article 368.
C)Article 351
D)Article 332
Answer: Article 368.
- Q. Which of the following Indian States first adopted the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Bihar
C)Rajasthan
D)Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan
- Q. President of India can be removed from his office by-
A)Chief Justice of India
B)Prime Minister of India
C)Parliament
D)Lok Sabha
Answer: Parliament
- Q. In case State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every-
A)1 year
B)6 months
C)2 years
D)5 years
Answer: 6 months
- Q. The main cause of growth of communalism in India is-
A)Political awareness
B)Economic and Educational backwardness of minority groups
C)Social inequalities
D)Ban on communalistic organizations
Answer: Economic and Educational backwardness of minority groups
- Q. Which of the following is not correctly matched-
A)Medical termination of Pregnancy Act - 1971
B)Hindu marriage Act - 1955
C)Domestic violence on Women Act - 1990
D)Violence against Women Act - 1995
Answer: Domestic violence on Women Act - 1990
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