Indian Politics

Q. Who is the chairman of planning commission?

A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Finance Minister
D
Vice President

Correct Answer

Prime Minister

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. When was the Lokpal bill passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with more strict provisions-
    A)2013
    B)2012
    C)2009
    D)2011
    Answer: 2013
  • Q. The president can dismiss a member of the council of ministers
    A)on the recommendation of the prime ministers
    B)on his own
    C)only under emergency conditions
    D)with the consent of the speaker
    Answer: on the recommendation of the prime ministers
  • Q. The provision of writs as enshrined in the constitution of India is borrowed from:
    A)Irish law
    B)English law
    C)Australian law
    D)Japanese law
    Answer: English law
  • Q. If Parliament has to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list, the proposal for such is to be approved by-
    A)Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both
    B)Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Legislature of related State
    C)Rajya Sabha
    D)Lok Sabha
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. Which schedule of constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of scheduled Area in several states?
    A)Fifth
    B)Third
    C)Seventh
    D)Ninth
    Answer: Fifth
  • Q. 73rd Constitutional amendment is related to-
    A)Currency Exchange
    B)Panchayati Raj
    C)Finance Commission
    D)RBI
    Answer: Panchayati Raj
  • Q. The position of a chief minister is
    A)identical to that of the president
    B)similar to that of the prime minister
    C)a combination of the position of the prime minister and president
    D)not constitutional
    Answer: similar to that of the prime minister
  • Q. Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ?
    A)Article 227
    B)Article 226
    C)Article 228
    D)Article 229
    Answer: Article 226
  • 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. Where is the objective of “Social justice” articulated in constitution?
    A)Article-15
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-16
    D)Preamble
    Answer: Preamble
  • Q. In order to put a check on terrorist activities in India, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) was passed in :
    A)1989
    B)1985
    C)1995
    D)1998
    Answer: 1985
  • Q. Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
    A)Supreme Court
    B)President
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. The national anthem was written by
    A)Rabindranath Tagore
    B)Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
    C)Sarat Chandra Chatterjee
    D)Aurobindo Ghosh
    Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
  • Q. Which Parliamentary Committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the opposition?
    A)Estimates Committee
    B)Committee on Government Assurances
    C)Privileges Committee
    D)Public Accounts Committee
    Answer: Public Accounts Committee
  • Q. To become a member of the Rajya Sabha a person must be at least_____ years old.
    A)30
    B)18
    C)36
    D)24
    Answer: 30
  • Q. Which constitutional Amendment Act facilitates the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states?
    A)7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956
    B)1st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951
    C)15th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963
    D)4th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1955
    Answer: 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956
  • Q. What is the minimum number of members required to be present in any one of the two houses of Parliament for its functioning?
    A)One sixth of total members
    B)One fifth of total members
    C)One seventh of total members
    D)One tenth of total members
    Answer: One tenth of total members
  • Q. At the time of emergency in 1975, who was serving as the President of India?
    A)Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
    B)Morarji Desai
    C)V P Singh
    D)Indira Gandhi
    Answer: Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Tamil Nadu is-
    A)16
    B)12
    C)18
    D)31
    Answer: 18
  • Q. The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is laid down in:
    A)Article 262
    B)Article 368.
    C)Article 351
    D)Article 332
    Answer: Article 368.

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