More Questions on Indian Politics
- Q. The foremost basic features of the Constitution of India include
A)Independence of Judiciary
B)Supremacy of the Constitution
C)Rule of Law, Principal of Equality
D)Judicial Review and Secularism
Answer: E
- Q. If the Parliament has to appoint a committee for a specific task, it is known as-
A)Adh-oc committee
B)Standing committee
C)Joint committee
D)Permanent committee
Answer: Adh-oc committee
- 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. 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. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra-
A)19
B)11
C)10
D)1
Answer: 19
- Q. Which of the follwing non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
A)Solicitor General of India
B)Attorney General of India
C)Chief Justice of India
D)Chief Election Commissoner
Answer: Attorney General of India
- 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. Who was in favour of a democracy without parties-
A)Bhupendra Nath Dutta
B)Jay Prakash Narayan
C)M.N.Roy
D)Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Jay Prakash Narayan
- Q. As per John Locke, an English philosopher and physician, which is Dot a Natural Right?
A)Equality
B)Liberty
C)Property
D)Right to Vote
Answer: Right to Vote
- Q. The First Finance Commission was constituted in-
A)1951
B)1950
C)1952
D)1954
Answer: 1951
- Q. Which schedule of the constitution of India deals with powers, authority and responsibilities of municipalities?
A)Twelfth schedule
B)Fifth schedule
C)Seventh schedule
D)Tenth schedule
Answer: Twelfth schedule
- Q. The new committee system constitutes an improvement over the earlier committee system in so far as
A)it enables the Parliament to examine the grants of all the ministries and departments in detail
B)it assures representation to all the political parties in proportion to their strength in the Parlia
C)it enables the Parliament to accept the demands of various ministries without scrutiny
D)None of the above
Answer: it enables the Parliament to examine the grants of all the ministries and departments in detail
- Q. Which State has the highest Lok Sabha seats in India?
A)Madhya Pradesh
B)Maharashtra
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Bihar
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
- Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunities for all citizens in Public employment?
A)Article-16
B)Article-22
C)Article-20
D)Article-25
Answer: Article-16
- Q. The function of Protem Speaker is to-
A)Officiate as Speaker when a Speaker is unlikely to be elected
B)Conduct the Proceedings of the House in the absence of the Speaker
C)Swearing in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected
D)Check if the election certificates of members are in order
Answer: Swearing in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected
- 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. For whom, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India works as a friend, philosopher and guide?
A)Estimates Committee
B)Public Accounts Committee
C)Finance Ministry
D)Committee on Public Undertakings
Answer: Public Accounts Committee
- Q. Who has the power to decide on an election petition for any state-
A)Suprime Court
B)Parliament
C)High Court
D)Election Commission
Answer: 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
- Q. The system of Budget was introduced in India during the Viceroyalty of-
A)Dalhousie
B)Canning
C)Ripon
D)Elgin
Answer: Canning
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