Q. Under which article of the constitution does the governor of state possess the pardoning power?

Correct Answer

Article 161.

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. In which of the form, composit India has been described in the constitution?
    A)Semi Federal
    B)A Union State
    C)Federation of States and Territories
    D)Partly Unitary and Partly Federal
    Answer: A Union State
  • Q. In Pocket Veto, the President of India can keep a bill for how much duration?
    A)6 month
    B)1 month
    C)12 month
    D)Indefinite period
    Answer: Indefinite period
  • Q. In the Constitution of India the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’ has been provided in Article-
    A)31
    B)30
    C)32
    D)35
    Answer: 32
  • 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
  • Q. Who is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of the country?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Defence Minister
    C)Senior of all three forces
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. The members of the parliamentary committee
    A)are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker
    B)are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
    C)are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
    D)both (b) and (c)
    Answer: are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
  • Q. The minimum age required to become the prime minister of India is
    A)30 years
    B)25 years
    C)40 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 25 years
  • Q. Match the followings- Union Territory – Jurisdiction (High Court) A. Puducherry – 1. Kerala B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 2. Mumbai C. Lakshadweep – 3. Madras d. Daman and Diu – 4. Calcutta
    A)A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
    B)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
    C)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    D)A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
    Answer: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  • Q. The Chief Minister is appointed by-
    A)President
    B)Governor
    C)Chief Justice of Supreme Court
    D)Chief Justice of High Court
    Answer: Governor
  • Q. Reservation for the Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes in the services has been provided in the Indian Constitution under-
    A)Article-315
    B)Article-375
    C)Article-335
    D)Article-365
    Answer: Article-335
  • Q. Which article specifies Imposition of President’s Rule in States?
    A)Article 343
    B)Article 356
    C)Article 51(A)
    D)Article 80
    Answer: Article 356
  • Q. Who are included in National Development Council-
    A)Chief Minister of all States
    B)All members of Central Cabinet
    C)All members of Cabinet of States and Centre
    D)Members of Estimates Committee
    Answer: E
  • Q. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is enshrined in :
    A)Article 20
    B)Article 22
    C)Article 29
    D)Article 30
    Answer: Article 30
  • Q. Which of the following writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court?
    A)Quo-Warranto
    B)Habeas Corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)None of these
    Answer: Prohibition
  • Q. In how many ways Indian citizenship can be acquired?
    A)Four
    B)Three
    C)Five
    D)Six
    Answer: Five
  • 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 members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
    A)5 years
    B)4 years
    C)6 years
    D)3 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. The Phrase “equality before law” used in article-14 of Indian constitution has been borrowed from-
    A)Germany
    B)U.S.A
    C)Britain
    D)Greece
    Answer: Britain
  • Q. Who can be invited to the Parliament for any suggestion or advice?
    A)Chief Justice of India
    B)Attorney General of India
    C)Chief Election Commissioner of India
    D)Comptroller and Auditor General of India
    Answer: Attorney General of India
  • Q. Which of these languages is generally not spoken in Southern part of India?
    A)Konkani
    B)Telugu
    C)Maithili
    D)Malayalam
    Answer: Maithili

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