More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. Why did one of the High Courts inIndian decree that “bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive”?
A)It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom
B)It infringes on the fundamental rights of some groups of people
C)It adversely affectsproduction
D)It is not part of a right to protest
Answer: It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom
- Q. What is the minimum age to become the Prime Minister of India if he or she is a member of Rajya Sabha?
A)25
B)18
C)30
D)35
Answer: 30
- Q. The Committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by-
A)Ashok Mehta
B)Balwant Rai Mehta
C)K.N. Katju
D)Jagjivan Ram
Answer: Ashok Mehta
- Q. The Articles-17 and 18 of constitution provide-
A)Economic equality
B)Social equality
C)Political equality
D)Religious equality
Answer: Social equality
- Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayati Raj?
A)Article-39
B)Artilce-36
C)Article-40
D)Article-48
Answer: Article-40
- Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
A)during the pleasure of the President
B)six years
C)for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
D)for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
Answer: for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
- Q. The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category?
A)Judiciary
B)Lok Sabha
C)Rajya Sabha
D)Parliament
Answer: Judiciary
- Q. In which year, the Anti-Defection Law was passed by Indian parliament-
A)1985
B)1984
C)1986
D)1988
Answer: 1985
- Q. The system of Budget was introduced in India during the Viceroyalty of-
A)Dalhousie
B)Canning
C)Ripon
D)Elgin
Answer: Canning
- Q. The duties of chief minister of a state with regard to furnishing of information to the Governor is enshrined in:
A)Article 170.
B)Article 167.
C)Article 180.
D)Article 190.
Answer: Article 167.
- Q. The following article of tbe Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability-
A)Article-18
B)Article-14
C)Article-17
D)Article-19
Answer: Article-17
- Q. “United Nations Organization” is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
A)State
B)Union
C)Global
D)Concurrent
Answer: Union
- Q. How many times, the tenure of Lok Sabha was increased for 6 years-
A)2
B)1
C)3
D)Never
Answer: 1
- Q. Which of the following can be amended by special majority?
A)Rules of Procedure in Parliament
B)Directive Principles of State Policy
C)Admission of new state
D)Use of English language in Parliament
Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy
- Q. Speaker of the Lok Sabha serves fora maximum term of _____ years.
A)4
B)3
C)5
D)7
Answer: 5
- Q. How many fundamental duties are there in Indian constitution?
A)10
B)9
C)11
D)12
Answer: 11
- Q. When was the Planning Commission set up-
A)1951
B)1950
C)1952
D)1949
Answer: 1950
- Q. What is the total number of members in Rajya Sabha from States and Union Territories?
A)228
B)218
C)238
D)248
Answer: 238
- Q. The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is
A)socialist government
B)an effective, hones government
C)active opposition
D)adequate resources
Answer: adequate resources
- Q. How many times has The Preamble for the canstitution been amended-
A)2 times
B)3 times
C)1 times
D)Never amended
Answer: 1 times
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