More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. The major writs as enshrined in the Constitution of India are :
A)habeas corpus and mandamus
B)habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto
C)certiorari and quo warranto
D)Habeas corpus, mandamus and prohibition
Answer: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto
- Q. How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected. by the Assembly?
A)1/3 of the members
B)1/6 of the members
C)1/12 of the membets
D)5/6 of the members
Answer: 1/3 of the members
- 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 historic case did the supreme court of India hold that the preamble to the constitution of India is a part of the constitution and hence can be amended ?
A)Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
B)S. R. Bommai Vs. Union of India
C)L.M.Singhvi Vs. Union of India
D)None of Above
Answer: Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
- Q. The president convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with
A)the prime minister
B)the speaker
C)the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
D)None of the above
Answer: the prime minister
- Q. Under which of the following article the Election Commission was established-
A)Article-356
B)Article-355
C)Article-324
D)Article-320
Answer: Article-324
- Q. Which of the following was a popular slogan of French revolution?
A)Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
B)Sovereign Democratic Republic
C)Freedom, Equality and Justice
D)Freedom, Equality and Accountability
Answer: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
- Q. Supreme Court has the right to mitigate the dispute regarding the election of President and Vice-President. It is-
A)Discretionary right
B)Fundamental right
C)Advisory right
D)Multifaceted right
Answer: Fundamental right
- Q. The preamble declares India as a sovereign state which implies
A)India is free to conduct her external affairs
B)India is free to conduct her internal affairs
C)India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs
D)None of the above
Answer: India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs
- Q. What is the literal meaning of ‘Certiorari’?
A)To have the body of
B)We command
C)To forbid
D)To be certified (or) to be informed
Answer: To be certified (or) to be informed
- Q. In parliamentary democracy “he is the first among all”. Who is he-
A)Prime Minister
B)President
C)Leader of opposition
D)Chairman of lower house
Answer: Prime Minister
- Q. According to Article-75(3) of the Constitution of India the Council of Ministers are collectively responaible to the-
A)Parliament
B)President
C)Lok Sabha
D)Rajya Sabha
Answer: Lok Sabha
- Q. In which form of government the rulers are elected by the people?
A)Democratic
B)Autocratic
C)Martial law
D)Aristocratic
Answer: Democratic
- Q. 73rd Constitutional amendment is related to-
A)Currency Exchange
B)Panchayati Raj
C)Finance Commission
D)RBI
Answer: Panchayati Raj
- 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 parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list
A)if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject
B)if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of
C)for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers
D)All the above
Answer: All the above
- Q. In which state, the Bodoland territorial council,an autonomous governing body was established-
A)Mizoram
B)Assam
C)Nagaland
D)Meghalaya
Answer: Assam
- Q. Who uses the real Executionary Powers of State-
A)Council of Ministers
B)Chief Minister
C)Governor
D)Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: Chief Minister
- Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Chandigarh is-
A)6
B)1
C)11
D)15
Answer: 1
- Q. On the recommendations of which of the followings, the Grants-in-aid is provided to States by Centre-
A)Finance Minister
B)Planning Commission
C)Finance Commission
D)National Development Council
Answer: Finance Commission
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