Q. Who is the chairman of planning commission?

Correct Answer

Prime Minister

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)West Bangal
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. Under which one of the following writs anofficial can be prevented from taking an action which he is offlcially not entitled?
    A)Quo Warranto
    B)Mandamus
    C)Certiorari
    D)Habeas Corpus
    Answer: Quo Warranto
  • Q. What is the literal meaning of the term “Quo-Warranto”?
    A)To forbid
    B)We command
    C)By what authority (or) warrant
    D)None of these
    Answer: By what authority (or) warrant
  • Q. According to Indian constitution, Central Minister will hold his post at the will of-
    A)Prime Minister of India
    B)President of India
    C)Parliament
    D)Supreme Court
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. Who described Constitution of India as ‘quasi-federal’?
    A)Ione Jennings
    B)Granville Austin
    C)Morris Jones
    D)K. C. Wheare
    Answer: K. C. Wheare
  • Q. In which Amendment, the words ‘Socialist’, Secular’ and ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation wereadded to the Premable of constitution of India?
    A)44th
    B)42nd
    C)52nd
    D)None of them
    Answer: 42nd
  • Q. Who is the father of ‘Utilitarian School of Thought’?
    A)Bentham
    B)Hegel
    C)James Mill
    D)Locke
    Answer: Bentham
  • Q. In which historic case did the supreme court of India hold that the preamble to the constitution of India is a part of the constitution and hence can be amended ?
    A)Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
    B)S. R. Bommai Vs. Union of India
    C)L.M.Singhvi Vs. Union of India
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Kesavananda Bharti Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
  • Q. The major writs as enshrined in the Constitution of India are :
    A)habeas corpus and mandamus
    B)habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto
    C)certiorari and quo warranto
    D)Habeas corpus, mandamus and prohibition
    Answer: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto
  • Q. The duties of a chief minister with regard to the furnishing of information to governor are provided in :
    A)Article 165
    B)Article 166
    C)Article 167
    D)Article 168
    Answer: Article 167
  • Q. Lakshadweep’s High Court is located in which state of India?
    A)Kerala
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Kerala
  • 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. Who said political science as “Metrology”-
    A)Bryce
    B)Blunashi
    C)Bodin
    D)Bachil
    Answer: Bryce
  • Q. Parliament and Constitution are not mode of-
    A)Political Justice
    B)Legal Justice
    C)Economic Justice
    D)Social Justice
    Answer: Legal Justice
  • Q. Which of the following ensures grassroot democracy in India-
    A)Interstate council
    B)Panchayati raj
    C)President
    D)CAG
    Answer: Panchayati raj
  • Q. Which of the following categories of citizens of the prescribed age may be registered as a voter?
    A)Convicted for certain crimes or corruption
    B)Bankrupt
    C)Non-resident citizens
    D)Mentally unsound
    Answer: Non-resident citizens
  • Q. Why did one of the High Courts inIndian decree that “bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive”?
    A)It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom
    B)It infringes on the fundamental rights of some groups of people
    C)It adversely affectsproduction
    D)It is not part of a right to protest
    Answer: It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom
  • Q. The Vice President of India is elected by-
    A)Members of Rajya Sabha
    B)The members of Parliament
    C)Elected members of Parliament
    D)Members of State Legislature and Parliament
    Answer: The members of Parliament
  • Q. What is the salary per month of the President of India in 2015?
    A)Rs 1,00,000
    B)Rs 1,50,000
    C)Rs 75,000
    D)Rs 50,000
    Answer: Rs 1,50,000
  • Q. Republic means ultimate power is held by-
    A)the people
    B)the monarch
    C)the winning party
    D)Ministers
    Answer: the people

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