Indian Polity Questions for Competitive Exam – Set 15 | GK Infopedia

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[1] Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A. Part-III
B. Part-IV
C. Part-I
D. Part-II
Ans: Part-IV
Explanation : The Directive Principles of State Policy, embodied in Part IV of the Constitution, are directions given to the State to guide the establishment of an economic and social democracy, as proposed by the Preamble.

[2] Under which one of the following articles of Indian Constitution, provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States are made?
A. Article 168
B. Article 169
C. Article 170
D. Article 171
Ans: Article 169
Explanation : Article 169 deals with the provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in states.

[3] Provision for appointment of National Commission for SC's and ST'S has been made in the Constitution under article -
A. 338 and 338 A
B. 337
C. 334
D. 339
Ans: 338 and 338 A
Explanation : Article 338 deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is related with Article 338A.

[4] No Government Expenditure can be incurred in India except with the sanction of –
A. the Parliament
B. the Prime Minister
C. the President
D. the Supreme Court
Ans: the Parliament
Explanation : Legislative prerogative over taxation, legislative control over expenditure and executive initiative in financial matters are some of the fundamental principles of the system of Parliamentary financial control. There are specific provisions in the Constitution of India incorporating these tenets. For example, article 265 provides that ‘no tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law’ no expenditure can be incurred except with the authorisation of the Legislature (article 266); and President shall, in respect of every financial year, cause to be laid before Parliament, Annual Financial Statement (article 112).

[5] In our Constitution, Economic Planning is included in –
A. Union list
B. State list
C. Concurrent list
D. Not specified list
Ans: Concurrent list
Explanation : Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and the States in India. Concurrent list consists of 52 items (previously 47 items). Uniformity is desirable but not essential on items in this list: Marriage and divorce, transfer of property other than agricultural land, education, contracts, bankruptcy and insolvency, trustees and trusts, civil procedure, contempt of court, adulteration of foodstuffs, drugs and poisons, economic and social planning, trade unions, labour welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.

[6] Education as a subject of legislation figures in the -
A. Union List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. Residuary Powers
Ans: Concurrent List
Explanation : Education is a subject which touches every person, every family and every institution in this country. Because it is such a sensitive subject, any reform of the education process must be handled with great sensitivity and care. Education came into the Concurrent List way back in 1976.

[7] How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union territories not included)?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Ans: 3
Explanation : Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over two states-Mumbai and Goa; Guwahti High Court has jurisdiction over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland; Punjab and Haryana High Court has jurisdiction over Punjab and Haryana.

[8] Which writ is issued by the High court to the lower courts to stop legal action?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Prohibition
C. Quo Warranto
D. Certiorari
Ans: Prohibition
Explanation : Prohibition writ is issued by the high court to the lower courts to stop legal action. A writ of prohibition is a writ directing a subordinate to stop doing something the law prohibits. In practice, the court directs the clerk to issue the writ, and directs the Sheriff to serve it on the subordinate, and the clerk prepares the writ and gives it to the Sheriff, who serves it.

[9] In which year was the "House of the People" named as "Lok Sabha"?
A. 1954
B. 1964
C. 1974
D. 1984
Ans: 1954
Explanation : The Lok Sabha (House of the People) was duly constituted for the first time on 17 April, 1952 after the first General Elections held from 25 October 1951 to 21 February. 1952. The first Session of the First Lok Sabha commenced on 13 May, 1952. The Lower House or the House of the People was named the "Lok Sabha" in Hindi on 14th May, 1954.

[10] Nomination of Rajya Sabha Members by the President was taken from the Constitution of:
A. U.S.A.
B. Iraland
C. South Africa
D. France
Ans: Iraland
Explanation : The Constitution of India borrowed the following features from the Irish Constitution: concept of Directive Principles of States Policy (Ireland borrowed it from Spain); method of election of President; and the nomination of members in the Rajya Sabha by the President.

[11] How many members can be nominated to both the Houses of the Parliament by the President?
A. 16
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Ans: 14
Explanation : The President of India can nominate no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented. The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art and social service.

[12] The name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament is :
A. Senate
B. Rajya Sabha
C. House of Lords
D. Legislative Assembly
Ans: Rajya Sabha
Explanation : The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, is not subject to dissolution, The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

[13] Who was the first speaker of the LokSabha :
A. Dr. S.P. Mukerjee
B. G.V. Mavalankar
C. N. Sanjeev Reddy
D. B.R. Ambedkar
Ans: G.V. Mavalankar
Explanation : Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar was, on 15 May 1952, elected the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha after the first general elections in independent India. Earlier, he held the positions of the President (from 1946 to 1947) of the Central Legislative Assembly and then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India.

[14] Who among the following is the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab?
A. Sucheta Kriplani
B. Mehbooba Mufti
C. Draupadi Murmu
D. Rajinder Kau Bhattal
Ans: Rajinder Kau Bhattal
Explanation : Rajinder Kaur Bhattal was the first woman chief minister of Punjab. A Congress leader, she held the post from January 1996 to February 1997. She was the 14th Chief Minister of Punjab and overall the 8th female Chief Minister in India.

[15] The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is .
A. 21 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Ans: 30 years
Explanation : The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) is 30 years. Besides, to be chosen as a member, a person should be a citizen of India, mentally sound, not an insolvent, and on the voters’ list of the state for which he or she is contesting an election. In contrast with a state’s Vidhan Sabha, the Vidhan Parishad is a permanent body.

[16] Which one among the following writs literally means you many have the body?
A. Certiorari
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Mandamus
D. Quo Warranto
Ans: Quo Warranto
Explanation : Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold. It is a legal proceeding during which an individual's right to hold an office or governmental privilege is challenged.

[17] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Finance Minister
D. Vice-President
Ans: Prime Minister
Explanation : The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Planning Commission, which works under the overall guidance of the National Development Council. The Deputy Chairman and the full time Members of the Commission, as a composite body, provide advice and guidance to the subject Divisions for the formulation of Five Year Plans, Annual Plans, State Plans, Monitoring Plan Programmes, Projects and Schemes.

[18] Finance Commission is appointed by the President of India after every –
A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 4 years
D. None of these
Ans: 5 years
Explanation : Under the provision of Article 280 of the Constitution, the President appoints a Finance Commission for a period of five years for the specific purpose of devolution of non-plan revenue resources.

[19] Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A. Chief Justice of India
B. President
C. Parliament
D. Prime Minister
Ans: President
Explanation : The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President Article 324(2).

[20] The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, are appointed by the:
A. President of India
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Parliament of India
D. Prime Minister of India
Ans: President of India
Explanation : The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Serivice Commission, are appointed by the President of India.

[21] Who holds the highest law office in India?
A. Attorney General
B. Accountant General
C. Lieutenant General
D. Solicitor General
Ans: Attorney General
Explanation : The Attorney General is highest law officer in India. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. Note: The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. The 14th and current Attorney General is Mukul Rohatgi.

[22] Which of the following is not provided in the constitution?
A. Election Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. Public Service Commission
D. Planning Commission
Ans: Planning Commission
Explanation : The Planning Commission was an extra constitutional body that was not defined in Constitution of India. It was established in March 1950 by an executive resolution of the Government of India, on the recommendation of the Advisory Planning Board constituted in 1946, under the chairman of K C Neogi.

[23] Which one of the following cannot be the ground for proclamation of Emergency under the Constitution of India?
A. War
B. External aggression
C. Armed rebellion
D. Internal disturbance
Ans: Internal disturbance
Explanation : Internal disturbance substituted by the words 'armed rebellion' under the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. So, it is not the ground for proclamation of Emergency under the Constitution of India.

[24] The Judges of the Supreme court retire at the age of :
A. 60 years
B. 65 years
C. 62 years
D. 58 years
Ans: 65 years
Explanation : Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed from office only through the process of impeachment.

[25] Chief Justices of the Supreme Court hold office till they attain the age of –
A. 65 Years
B. 60 Years
C. 62 Years
D. 58 Years
Ans: 65 Years
Explanation : According to Article 124 of the Indian Constitution, every Judge of the Supreme Court shall hold office until he attains the age of sixty-five years. The same article states that a Judge may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.



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