More Questions on Indian Politics
- 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. Who is the father of Idealism-
A)Hegal
B)Plato
C)Berkeley
D)Grein
Answer: Plato
- Q. Where is the word “Federal” used in the constitution of India?
A)Part 3
B)Preamble
C)Article 368
D)Nowhere in constitution
Answer: Nowhere in constitution
- Q. Bharatiya Janata Party is a part of which political group?
A)National Democratic Alliance
B)United Progressive Alliance
C)Janata Parivar
D)Rashtra Parivar
Answer: National Democratic Alliance
- Q. Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the “Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution”?
A)Article 19
B)Article 14
C)Article 356
D)Article 32
Answer: Article 32
- 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. _____ means that the Presjdent of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice.
A)Writ Jurisdiction
B)Original Jurisdiction
C)Appellate Jurisdiction
D)Advisory Jurisdiction
Answer: Advisory Jurisdiction
- Q. In which form of government priests rule in the name of God?
A)Monarchy
B)Fascism
C)Theocracy
D)Oligarchy
Answer: Theocracy
- Q. Which of the following is Justiciable in nature?
A)Directive Principles of State Policy
B)Fundamental Duties
C)Fundamental Rights
D)None of these
Answer: Fundamental Rights
- Q. Which part of the constitution relates with the directive principles of the state policy?
A)Part-IV
B)Part-III
C)Part-I
D)Part-II
Answer: Part-IV
- Q. A law can be enacted, or executive order issued, even contrary to Article-19, during proclamation of emergency-
A)Caused by internal armed rebellion
B)Casued by war or external aggression
C)Casued by constitutional breakdown
D)Caused by financial crisis
Answer: Casued by war or external aggression
- Q. Which of the following is related with the Panchayati Raj-
A)Nanavati Commission
B)Shah Commission
C)Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D)Librahan Commission
Answer: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
- Q. The right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights including the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto are the parts of
A)Right to Constitutional Remedies
B)Fundamentals Rights
C)Directive Principle
D)Right to freedom
Answer: Right to Constitutional Remedies
- Q. The winning candidate in the Election of President of India should secure-
A)Sixty six percent of votes polled
B)Majority number of votes polled
C)Fifty percent of votes polled
D)More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled
Answer: More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled
- 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. Preventive detention means-
A)Detention after interrogation
B)Detention for interrogation
C)Detention without interrogation
D)Detention for cognizable offence
Answer: Detention without interrogation
- Q. Which of the followings is a Political right-
A)Right to contest election
B)Right to freedom
C)Right to equality before law
D)Right to life
Answer: Right to contest election
- Q. Sikkim was made the full fledged state of Union of India by :
A)The 37th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
B)The 35th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
C)The 38th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
D)The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
Answer: The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
- Q. What is the meaning of “Judicial Review” of Supreme Court-
A)Review of the functioning of judiciary in country
B)Review of its own verdict
C)Review of constitutional validity of laws
D)Timely review of constitution
Answer: Review of constitutional validity of laws
- Q. Which Article of the constitution defines the term state in Indian context?
A)Article 12
B)Article 15
C)Article 17
D)Article 20
Answer: Article 12
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