Indian Politics

Q. The Indian Constitution declares India as all of the following, except-

A
Democratic republic
B
Communist
C
Socialist
D
Secular

Correct Answer

Communist

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. The power to prorogue the Lok Sabha rests with
    A)the president
    B)the speaker
    C)the prime minister
    D)the minister for parliamentary affairs
    Answer: the president
  • Q. The division of power and Independence of judiciary are two important features of-
    A)Federal character of government
    B)Democratic character of government
    C)Socialist character of government
    D)Unitary character of government
    Answer: Federal character of government
  • Q. Under which one of the following writs anofficial can be prevented from taking an action which he is offlcially not entitled?
    A)Quo Warranto
    B)Mandamus
    C)Certiorari
    D)Habeas Corpus
    Answer: Quo Warranto
  • Q. The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from
    A)US Constitution
    B)Government of India Act, 1935
    C)Canadian Constitution
    D)The English Common Law
    Answer: The English Common Law
  • Q. The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted on the scheme of-
    A)Cripps mission
    B)Wavell plan
    C)August offer
    D)Cabinet mission
    Answer: Cabinet mission
  • 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. How many members are nominated by Governor in legislative council?
    A)6
    B)12
    C)1/6th of total strength of house
    D)1/12th of total strength of house
    Answer: 1/6th of total strength of house
  • Q. In which of the following Articles there is provision of “Right to Equality”?
    A)Article-19
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-20
    D)Article-21
    Answer: Article-14
  • Q. Who served for the longest period of time as the Chief Minister of a state-
    A)Pawan Kumar Chamling
    B)Naveen Patnaik
    C)Jyoti Basu
    D)Nitish Kumar
    Answer: Pawan Kumar Chamling
  • Q. Who among the following presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    A)Amember nominated by the members of the Parliament present in the House
    B)Amember appointed by the President
    C)A person from the panel formed by: the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    D)A senior most member of the House
    Answer: A person from the panel formed by: the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Q. The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in-
    A)Dismissal of the Ministry
    B)Appointment of Chief Minister
    C)Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
    D)Assent to Bills
    Answer: Assent to Bills
  • Q. Who decides the salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    A)Pay Commission
    B)President
    C)Cabinet
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. Which of the following article of Indian constitution is related with the declaration of a welfare state?
    A)Article-39
    B)Article-99
    C)Article-59
    D)Article-69
    Answer: Article-39
  • Q. Which one of the following statements about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not correct?
    A)The CJI administers 'the oath'of office 'to the President.
    B)He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.
    C)When both the office of the President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, the CJI discharges the duties of the President .
    D)The CJI can hold his office till he attains the age of 65 years.
    Answer: He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.
  • Q. The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure –
    A)Five years
    B)Six years
    C)Four years
    D)Seven years
    Answer: Five years
  • Q. The salary and allowances of judges of Supreme Court are charged on-
    A)Contingency Fund of India
    B)Reserve Bank of India
    C)Consolidated Fund of India
    D)Finance Commission
    Answer: Consolidated Fund of India
  • Q. President constftutea which of the folloWing bodies for the distribution of resources between Centre and States-
    A)Planning Commission
    B)Finance Commission
    C)Taxation Commission
    D)Tariff Commission
    Answer: Finance Commission
  • Q. Which of the two states had firstly implemented Panchayati Raj System-
    A)Assam and Bihar
    B)Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
    C)Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
    D)Punjab and Chandigarh
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
  • Q. The “Freedom of Press” is mentioned in which of the following rights?
    A)Right to expression
    B)Equality before law
    C)Union freedom
    D)Work security
    Answer: Right to expression
  • Q. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are elected every two years ?
    A)One fourth
    B)All
    C)Half
    D)One third
    Answer: One third

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