More Questions on Indian Politics
- 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D)Untill it is repealed by the Parliament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 schedule to the constitution of India is the division of powers between the union and the states in terms of the union list and the state list laid down?
A)Sixth schedule
B)Fifth schedule
C)Seventh schedule
D)Fourth schedule
Answer: Seventh schedule
- Q. The members of the standing committee are taken from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the ratio of
A)three and one respectively
B)two and one respectively
C)four and one respectively
D)equal members for both the Houses
Answer: two and one respectively
- Q. In the Constitution of India the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’ has been provided in Article-
A)31
B)30
C)32
D)35
Answer: 32
- Q. Universal adult franchise shows that India is a country which is-
A)Socialist
B)Secular
C)Democratic
D)Sovereign
Answer: Democratic
- Q. “Shimla Pact” between India and Pakistan is in-
A)2001
B)1972
C)1965
D)1971
Answer: 1972
- Q. The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a High Court is
A)4
B)3
C)5
D)6
Answer: 5
- Q. Article-48(A) of the Indian Constitution “Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life” deals with?
A)The Union Government
B)The state Government
C)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
D)the directive principles of state poli
Answer: the directive principles of state poli
- Q. The governor of a state is empowered to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases under:
A)Article 161.
B)Article 167.
C)Article 151.
D)Article 163.
Answer: Article 161.
- Q. If the Speaker, of Lok Sabha wants to resign, whom does he resign-
A)Deputy Speaker
B)President of India
C)Prime Minister
D)Council of Ministers
Answer: Deputy Speaker
- Q. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A)Part-II
B)Part-I
C)Part-III
D)Part-IV
Answer: Part-III
- Q. The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended-
A)By the Parliament alone
B)By the State Legislatures acting together
C)With the joint approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures
D)Only on ratification by half of the States
Answer: By the Parliament alone
- Q. Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
A)President
B)Election Commission
C)Parliament
D)Parliament & Assemblies
Answer: Parliament
- Q. Bahujan Samaj Party was founded in-
A)1955
B)1925
C)1984
D)2001
Answer: 1984
- Q. The method of amending the constitution by popular veto is found in-
A)Switzerland
B)Britain
C)Russia
D)India
Answer: Switzerland
- Q. A Member of Parliament will be suspended from his membership, if he absents the house continuously for-
A)60 days
B)45 days
C)90 days
D)365 days
Answer: 60 days
- Q. When was the comprehensive reorganisation of Indian States completed in accordance with the recommendations of States Reorganisation Commission?
A)1956
B)1953
C)1960
D)1966
Answer: 1956
- 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. The fifth schedule to the constitution of India deals with administration and control of :
A)The Forms of Oaths or Affirmations.
B)Scheduled areas and Scheduled Tribes.
C)The Union list, State list and the concurrent list.
D)Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.
Answer: Scheduled areas and Scheduled Tribes.
- Q. Who had proposed the idea of three Tier Panchayati Raj system-
A)Ashok Mehta Committee
B)Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
C)Royal Commission
D)None of these
Answer: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
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