Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Maharashtra is-

Correct Answer

48

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. How many states are there in the Indian Union?
    A)28
    B)27
    C)30
    D)29
    Answer: 28
  • Q. The president can dismiss a member of the council of ministers
    A)on the recommendation of the prime ministers
    B)on his own
    C)only under emergency conditions
    D)with the consent of the speaker
    Answer: on the recommendation of the prime ministers
  • Q. The Advantage of unitary system of governance is-
    A)Strong state
    B)More adaptability
    C)More participation by the people
    D)Less chance of authoritarianism
    Answer: Strong state
  • 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. The Basic Structure of our Constitution was proclaimed by the Supreme Court in-
    A)Golaknath case
    B)Keshavananda Bharti case
    C)Minerva Mills case
    D)Gopalan case
    Answer: Keshavananda Bharti case
  • Q. For what duration, the election of member of Rajya Sabha is done?
    A)Four years
    B)Two years
    C)Five years
    D)Six years
    Answer: Six years
  • Q. The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?
    A)Supplementary questions
    B)Questions
    C)Adjournment motions
    D)None of the above
    Answer: None of the above
  • Q. Who appoints Governor of a State in India?
    A)Council of Minister
    B)Prime Minister of India
    C)Judge of Supreme Court
    D)President of India
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. The term of members of Union Public Service Commission is-
    A)5 years or up to the age of 60
    B)3 years or upto the age of 58
    C)6 years or upto the age of 65
    D)6 years
    Answer: 6 years or upto the age of 65
  • 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. The law which aims at protecting the monuments, places and objects of national importance is
    A)Protection Remains Act
    B)Save and protect monuments act
    C)The Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
    D)None of these
    Answer: The Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
  • Q. The phrase ‘bicameral legislature’ means
    A)an elected legislature
    B)a single assembly
    C)a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
    D)parliamentary system of government
    Answer: a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
  • Q. The Vice-President is the ex-officio chaiman of-
    A)Lok sabha
    B)Rajya Sabha
    C)Planning commission
    D)National development council
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. Article-31(C) of the Indian Constitution “Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles” deals with?
    A)The State Government
    B)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    C)The Union Government
    D)The directive principles of state policy
    Answer: The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
  • Q. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?
    A)To promote harmony and brotherhood
    B)To abide by constitution and respect the National Flag
    C)To uphold and protect the sovereignty
    D)Abolition of' titles except military and academic
    Answer: Abolition of' titles except military and academic
  • Q. Whose remarks are these – the Preamble is the horoscope of our sovereign democratic republic?
    A)Jawaharlal Nehru
    B)Indra Gandhi
    C)Granville Austin
    D)K.M. Munshi
    Answer: K.M. Munshi
  • Q. When power is shared among different organs of government, then it known as-
    A)Separation of powers
    B)Community Government
    C)Coalition Government
    D)Amalgamation of powers
    Answer: Separation of powers
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution declares that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
    A)Article 168
    B)Article 164
    C)Article 188
    D)Article 189
    Answer: Article 164
  • Q. The serious fault in federal form of govemment is-
    A)Authoritarian Governance
    B)The Threat of separatism
    C)Ignorance to Local Issues
    D)Inefficient Administration
    Answer: The Threat of separatism
  • Q. Which schedule of the constitution of India deals with powers, authority and responsibilities of municipalities?
    A)Twelfth schedule
    B)Fifth schedule
    C)Seventh schedule
    D)Tenth schedule
    Answer: Twelfth schedule

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