Indian Polity Questions for Competitive Exam – Set 4 | GK Infopedia

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[1] Who among the following gave the slogan ‘Garibi Hatao' and led Congress to win the general elections of 1971?
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Morarji Desai
C. Sitaram Kesri
D. Jayaprakash Narayan
Ans: Indira Gandhi
Explanation : Garibi Hatao Desh Bachao (Abolish poverty and rescue the country) was the theme and slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election bid and later also used by her son Rajiv Gandhi. Later, this slogan was part of the 5th Five-Year Plan.

[2] Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution includes the procedure for the impeachment of the President?
A. Article-59
B. Article-71
C. Article-140
D. Article-61
Ans: Article-61
Explanation : Article 61 of Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for impeachment of the President. It states that when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by 1/4thmembers of the total members of the House.

[3] In the Union Government, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for the :
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Lok Sabha
D. Parliament
Ans: Lok Sabha
Explanation : According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). In simple terms, it means that all council of ministers stand united and are collectively (jointly) responsible for all the acts of omission and commission in the Lok Sabha.

[4] Which amidst the following States has a Legislative Council?
A. Bihar
B. Orissa
C. West Bengal
D. Punjab
Ans: Bihar
Explanation : The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twenty-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action; the state government has also expressed its opposition to the council's revival.

[5] Which of the following articles in the shape of the directive principles mentions the organisation of the village panchayats?
A. Article 40
B. Article 43
C. Article 44
D. Article 47
Ans: Article 40
Explanation : Article 40 states that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 43 Living wage etc for workers Article 44 - Uniform civil code for the citizen. Article 47 -Duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.

[6] A 2 tier system is prescribed by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 for states with population less than -
A. 10 lakhs
B. 5 lakhs
C. 20 lakhs
D. none of these
Ans: 20 lakhs
Explanation : 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 provides for 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the states having population of over 20 Lakhs.

[7] If the Election Commission is satisfied that a candidate has failed to lodge an account of election expenses, within the prescribed time and in the manner, for no good reason or justification, what is the period for which the EC can disqualify him to be a member or from continuing to be a member of the elected office from the date of the order?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Ans: 3 years
Explanation : Under section 10A of the RP Act, 1951, if the Election Commission is satisfied that a person has failed to lodge an account of election expenses with the time and in the manner required by or under that Act and he has no good reason or justification for the failure, it has the power to disqualify him for a period of 3 years for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State.

[8] The term of the Finance Cornmission is –
A. Ten years
B. Five years
C. Six years
D. Three years
Ans: Five years
Explanation : The President appoints a finance commission every five years.

[9] The Finance Commission is –
A. a permanent body
B. an annual body
C. a triennial body
D. a quinquennial body
Ans: a quinquennial body
Explanation : The Finance Commission Act of 1951 states the terms of qualification, appointment and disqualification, the term, eligibility and powers of the Finance Commission. As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other niembers.

[10] The responsibility of preparation of electoral roll in India rests with the –
A. Parliament
B. Local Administration
C. Election Commission
D. Returning Officer
Ans: Election Commission
Explanation : The Election Commission is a statutory body sat up under Article 324 of the Constitution of India for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of elections to the Parliament and to legislature of every state and the elections to the offices of the President and Vice President of India.

[11] Article 370 of the Constitution is applicable to the State of :
A. Nagaland
B. Mizoram
C. Manipur
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Ans: Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation : Article 370 of the Indian constitution grants special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. This article specifies that except for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Communications, (matters specified in the instrument of accession) the Indian Parliament needs the State Government's concurrence for applying all other laws.

[12] Which Article of the Constitution of India accords special status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. 324
B. 311
C. 370
D. 356
Ans: 370
Explanation : Article 370 of the Indian constitution grants special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. This article specifies that except for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Communications, (matters specified in the instrument of accession) the Indian parliament needs the State Government's concurrence for applying all other laws.

[13] Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
A. Dr. B, R. Ambedkar
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
D. Vallabh BhaI Patel
Ans: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation : The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. Following India's independence from Great Britain, its members served as the nation's first Parliament. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was the first president (temporary chairman) of the Constituent Assembly when it met on December 9, 1946. Dr. Raj endra Prasad then became the President of the Constituent Assembly, and would later become the first President of India.

[14] Which of the following Indian States first adopted the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
Ans: Rajasthan
Explanation : The Scheme of Panchayati raj which was first adopted in Rajasthan on the 2nd October, 1959 was the result, of the recommendations of the Balavantrai Mehta Committee. In 1956, the Committee was formed to study the working of the Community Development programmes and suggest remedies for removal of defects therein. This Committee is sometimes known as the committee on the Democratic Decentralization.

[15] Indian Constitution is :
A. Federal
B. Quasi Federal
C. Unitary
D. Presidential
Ans: Quasi Federal
Explanation : The Indian constitution which envisages parliamentaiy form of government is federal in structure with unitary features. Thus, it is quasi-federal.

[16] India has -
A. basic democracy
B. controlled democracy
C. guided democracy
D. liberal democracy
Ans: liberal democracy
Explanation : Liberal democracy is a form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principles of liberalism. It is characterized by fair and free elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights and civil liberties for all persons. India has liberal democracy.

[17] The idea of organization of panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of Indian Constitution?
A. Chaper I
B. Chapter II
C. Chapter III
D. Chapter IV
Ans: Chapter IV
Explanation : The duty of state is mentioned in chapter IV. in part I, union and its territories are mentioned. Part II is about citizenship and Part III is for fundamental rights.

[18] Which article of the constitution allows the centre to form new states?
A. Article 3
B. Article 4
C. Article 5
D. Article 6
Ans: Article 3
Explanation : Article 3 of the Constitution allows the centre to form new states and is regarding formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States. Uniting two or more States or parts of States or uniting any territory to a part of any State, Article 4 deals with laws made under article 2 and 3 to provide amendment the first and fourth schedule. Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan is mentioned in Article 6.

[19] The provision of the sixth schedule shall not apply in which one of the following states?
A. Meghalaya
B. Tripura
C. Mizoram
D. Goa
Ans: Goa
Explanation : In 6th schedule provision for administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh is given.

[20] Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution enunciates fundamental duties?
A. Article 35
B. Article 51
C. Article 32
D. Article 14
Ans: Article 51
Explanation : Article 51A enlisted fundamental duties. Article 32 deals with remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights. Article 35 provides legislation to give effect to the fundamental rights.

[21] The term `state' has been defined in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution?
A. Article 1
B. Article 8
C. Article 10
D. Article 12
Ans: Article 8
Explanation : State' word is mentioned in Article 8. In article 1 'union and state' is mentioned. Article 12 deals with definition of fundamental rights.

[22] Under which article of Indian Constitution, a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights?
A. Article 15
B. Article 32
C. Article 35
D. Article 226
Ans: Article 226
Explanation : Under Article 226 of Indian Constitution a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights. Notwithstanding anything in Article 32 every High Court shall have powers, throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction. Article 35 deals with legislation to give effect to the provisions of this part.

[23] From the Constitution of which country the provision of Federation was borrowed while framing the Constitution of India?
A. USA
B. UK
C. Canada
D. Switzerland
Ans: Canada
Explanation : Though the basic features of Indian Constitution are based on the Government of India Act, 1935, it has many features which were borrowed from many foreign constitutions. It was from the Canadian Constitution that India borrowed a quasi-federal form of government (a federal system with a strong central government) and the idea of Residual Powers.

[24] The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country?
A. Great Britain (UK)
B. Belgium
C. France
D. Switzerland
Ans: France
Explanation : The parliamentary form of government was first introduced in France. The President of France was among the different styles of President, Semi-President and Parliamentary systems

[25] Which one of the following chapters in the Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to the people?
A. Part II
B. Part I
C. Part IV
D. Part III
Ans: Part III
Explanation : The Fundamental Rights are defined in Part III of the Constitution. Article 12 to Article 35 under Part III cover six fundamental rights recognised by the Indian constitution: Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, and Right to constitutional remedies.



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