More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. The members of the Rajya Sabha are
A)elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
B)directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise
C)elected by the members of the state legislative councils
D)elected by the members of the state legislative councils and state legislative assemblies
Answer: elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
- 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D)Untill it is repealed by the Parliament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. In which Amendment, the words ‘Socialist’, Secular’ and ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation wereadded to the Premable of constitution of India?
A)44th
B)42nd
C)52nd
D)None of them
Answer: 42nd
- Q. What is meant by ‘defection’?
A)Changing party before winning election
B)Changing party after winning election
C)Changing party after losing election
D)Changing party before losing election
Answer: Changing party after winning election
- 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. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Odisha-
A)19
B)11
C)10
D)1
Answer: 10
- Q. Which of the following High Court had, legalized the homosexual relations in India in 2009-
A)Goa
B)Mizoram
C)Delhi
D)Chandigarh
Answer: Delhi
- 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. What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal?
A)Relationship between executive and judiciary
B)Relationship between legislature and executive
C)Relationship between the centre and states
D)Relationship between the legislature, executive and judicial wings of government
Answer: Relationship between the centre and states
- Q. Under which Article of the constitution can an Emergency be declared in India on account of war or external aggression?
A)Article-353
B)Article-356
C)Article-352
D)Article-354
Answer: Article-352
- Q. The total number of judges in International Court of Justice are-
A)15
B)11
C)18
D)7
Answer: 15
- Q. Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a Fundamental Right?
A)Equality before law
B)Right to privacy
C)Abolition of untouchability
D)Right to form associations or unions
Answer: Right to privacy
- Q. The National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in-
A)24th November 1949
B)24th May 1949
C)24th January 1950
D)24th June 1950
Answer: 24th January 1950
- Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Punjab is –
A)13
B)2
C)20
D)25
Answer: 13
- Q. Coup is-
A)A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of normal administration and justice
B)Sudden overthrow of a government illegally
C)Territory under the immediate political control of another state
D)All options are correct
Answer: Sudden overthrow of a government illegally
- Q. Which of the following is described as the ‘Soul of the constitution’?
A)Fundamental Duties
B)Fundamental Right
C)Directive Principles for state Policy
D)Preamble
Answer: Preamble
- Q. According to the Indian Constitution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within-
A)6 months
B)1 month
C)3 months
D)1 year
Answer: 6 months
- Q. Which of the following is not considered a Democracy?
A)Norway
B)USA
C)India
D)China
Answer: China
- Q. Which Article of the constitution defines the term state in Indian context?
A)Article 12
B)Article 15
C)Article 17
D)Article 20
Answer: Article 12
- Q. The original 1950 Constitution of India is preserved in-
A)Prime Minister House
B)President House
C)Parliament House
D)Archaeological Survey of India
Answer: Parliament House
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