More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. Mainstream Nationalism in India
A)aimed at restoration of the Hindu state
B)was characterized by Chauvinism
C)had national socialism as its ultimate goal
D)aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
Answer: aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
- Q. Who appoints and dismisses the gazetted officials of the Union Government?
A)The Prime Minister of India
B)The President of India
C)The Home Minister of India
D)The Finance Minister of India
Answer: The President of India
- Q. Preamble enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity – ideals inspired by the
A)Irish Revolution
B)Russian Revolution
C)French Revolution
D)US Constitution
Answer: French Revolution
- Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. In federal government, power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary. II. Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics. III. Communal politics is based on the belief that one religion is superior to that of others.
A)I, II and III
B)I and II
C)I and III
D)II and III
Answer: I, II and III
- 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
- Q. Who among the following supports customary rights?
A)Plato
B)Ritchie
C)Locke
D)Heller
Answer: Ritchie
- Q. Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A)Writ of Habeas Corpus
B)Writ of Certiorari
C)Writ of Mandamus
D)Writ of Quo Warranto
Answer: Writ of Mandamus
- Q. Which of the following is not a branch of federal form of government?
A)Executive
B)Judiciary
C)Legislative
D)Media
Answer: Media
- 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. According to Indian constitution, Central Minister will hold his post at the will of-
A)Prime Minister of India
B)President of India
C)Parliament
D)Supreme Court
Answer: President of India
- Q. Fill in the blank-“Rights ___ duties”-
A)Direct
B)Disrupt
C)Contain
D)Oppose
Answer: Direct
- Q. In a ____ government, the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the people.
A)Autocratic
B)Authoritarian
C)Monarchic
D)Democratic
Answer: Democratic
- Q. For whom, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India works as a friend, philosopher and guide?
A)Estimates Committee
B)Public Accounts Committee
C)Finance Ministry
D)Committee on Public Undertakings
Answer: Public Accounts Committee
- Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunities for all citizens in Public employment?
A)Article-16
B)Article-22
C)Article-20
D)Article-25
Answer: Article-16
- Q. Which of the following is not correct-
A)Person should have completed age of 25 years to elect as a member of Lok Sabha
B)Person should have completed age of 30 years to elect as a member of Rajya Sabha
C)Person should have completed age of 21 years to elect as member of Legislative Council
D)Person eligible to vote in panchayat election should have completed age of 18 years
Answer: Person should have completed age of 21 years to elect as member of Legislative Council
- Q. As per the Preamble of the Constitution of India, the nature of Indian State is of :
A)Socialist
B)Sovereign
C)Republic
D)A sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republican polity
Answer: A sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republican polity
- 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. A unitary form of government is that in which all the powers are concentrated in the hands of-
A)Central government
B)Local government
C)Provincial government
D)Panchayats
Answer: Central government
- Q. Right to Education Act came into force on-
A)01-Apr-10
B)March 15,2010
C)July 17,2010
D)October 10,2010
Answer: 01-Apr-10
- Q. ______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
A)Mandamus
B)Habeas Corpus
C)Prohibition
D)Quo-Warranto
Answer: Prohibition
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