More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. An amendment of the constitution may be initiated-
A)By introduction of a Bill in Rajya Sabha
B)By introduction by the President of India
C)By the Governors of States
D)By the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament
Answer: By the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament
- Q. All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except-
A)Mass disposal of the cases
B)Secure justice to the weaker sections
C)Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man-
D)Minimize cost and delay
Answer: Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man-
- Q. When any House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha ) is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly it is known as :
A)Adjournment of Debate
B)Demand for Grants
C)Adjournment of the sitting of the House
D)Adjournment Sine die
Answer: Adjournment Sine die
- Q. “Prevention of cruelty to animals” is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
A)State
B)Union
C)Global
D)Concurrent
Answer: Concurrent
- Q. In which year, the name of Laccadive, Minicoy and Aminidivi Islands was changed in Lakshadweep by parliamentary act?
A)1971
B)1973
C)1970
D)1972
Answer: 1973
- Q. The Supreme Court of India was set up-
A)By the law of parliament
B)By the Constitution
C)By a Presidential Order
D)By the Act of 1947
Answer: By the Constitution
- Q. The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its
A)appellate jurisdiction
B)advisory jurisdiction
C)original jurisdiction
D)constitutional jurisdiction
Answer: original jurisdiction
- 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. Bicameral Legislature means-
A)Lower and Upper Chamber
B)Primary and secondary legislature
C)Lok Adalats and Courts
D)Elected as well as selected members
Answer: Lower and Upper Chamber
- Q. The only state in the Indian union which used to have its own separate state constitution was
A)Jammu & Kashmir
B)Nagaland
C)Sikkim
D)Goa
Answer: Jammu & Kashmir
- Q. “Forests” is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
A)State
B)Union
C)Global
D)Concurrent
Answer: Concurrent
- Q. India is a republic because-
A)It is a parliamentary democracy
B)It is democratic country
C)The head of the state is elected for a definite period
D)All of these
Answer: The head of the state is elected for a definite period
- Q. Bahujan Samaj Party was founded in-
A)1955
B)1925
C)1984
D)2001
Answer: 1984
- Q. Which of the following is described as the ‘Soul of the constitution’?
A)Fundamental Duties
B)Fundamental Right
C)Directive Principles for state Policy
D)Preamble
Answer: Preamble
- Q. Which of the following body was not set up by constitutional provisions-
A)Planning Commission
B)Finance Commission
C)Union Public Service Commission
D)Election Commission
Answer: Planning Commission
- Q. How many types of emergency is provisioned in the constitution-
A)2
B)1
C)3
D)4
Answer: 3
- Q. The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired by
A)British Constitution
B)Australian Constitution
C)The Constitution of erstwhile USSR
D)Canadian Constitution
Answer: The Constitution of erstwhile USSR
- Q. Which article of Constitution declares that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to state legislative assembly?
A)Article 168
B)Article 164
C)Article 188
D)Article 189
Answer: Article 164
- Q. In which year was the First Five Year Plan launched in India?
A)1931
B)1921
C)1941
D)1951
Answer: 1951
- Q. Which among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
A)Judge of Supreme Court
B)Vice President of India
C)Attorney General of India
D)Chief Justice of India
Answer: Vice President of India
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