More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. A unitary form of government is that in which all the powers are concentrated in the hands of-
A)Central government
B)Local government
C)Provincial government
D)Panchayats
Answer: Central government
- Q. How many percent votes should a party get to be registered as a National Party-
A)3%
B)1%
C)6%
D)7%
Answer: 6%
- Q. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Punjab-
A)1
B)7
C)18
D)10
Answer: 7
- Q. Which of the sets of Articles deal with ‘Emergency Provision’?
A)Articles 350 and 351
B)Articles 32 and 226
C)Articles 352, 356 and 360
D)Articles 335, 336 and 337
Answer: Articles 352, 356 and 360
- 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. On Prorogation, the Lok Sabha can be summoned only by :
A)The Prime Minister of India
B)The President of India
C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
D)None of the above
Answer: The President of India
- Q. The main cause of growth of communalism in India is-
A)Political awareness
B)Economic and Educational backwardness of minority groups
C)Social inequalities
D)Ban on communalistic organizations
Answer: Economic and Educational backwardness of minority groups
- 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. On which principle, the General Indian Election is based on-
A)Regional Representation
B)Proportional Representation
C)Executive Representation
D)General Representation
Answer: Regional Representation
- Q. The retired judge of High Court is not permitted to practice as a lawyer in-
A)Any court in India
B)Supreme Court
C)High Courts
D)The High Court where he retired from
Answer: The High Court where he retired from
- Q. In which schedule to the constitution of India is the division of powers between the union and the states in terms of the union list and the state list laid down?
A)Sixth schedule
B)Fifth schedule
C)Seventh schedule
D)Fourth schedule
Answer: Seventh schedule
- Q. Of the various grounds below which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in ArticleIS of the Constitution?
A)Race
B)Place of birth
C)Language
D)Caste
Answer: Language
- Q. Members of the Executive under Presidential System of Government-
A)Are only form the popular House
B)Are drawn from both the Houses of Legislature
C)Are not members of either House of Legislalure
D)Become members of Legislature after their appointment
Answer: Are not members of either House of Legislalure
- Q. Which of the following is not a fundamental rights in Indian constitution?
A)Right to freedom
B)Right to equality
C)Right to property
D)Right against exploitation
Answer: Right to property
- Q. The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers
A)only during national emergency
B)at all times
C)during national emergency as well as constitutional emergency as well in a state
D)None of the above
Answer: at all times
- Q. The president can dissolve the Lok Sabha on
A)advice of the chief justice of India
B)advice of the prime minister
C)recommendation of Lok Sabha
D)recommendation of the Rajya Sabha
Answer: advice of the prime minister
- Q. Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A)Writ of Habeas Corpus
B)Writ of Certiorari
C)Writ of Mandamus
D)Writ of Quo Warranto
Answer: Writ of Mandamus
- Q. First country to make constitution is –
A)England
B)India
C)USA
D)Sri Lanka
Answer: USA
- Q. Governor is sworn by-
A)President
B)Chief Justice of High Court
C)Speaker of assembly
D)Chief Justice of India
Answer: Chief Justice of High Court
- Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
A)during the pleasure of the President
B)six years
C)for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
D)for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
Answer: for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
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