[1] From which Constitution of the World, the Indian Constitution has adopted the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Ireland
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
Australiads, tanks and wells
Ans:
Ireland
Explanation :
The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[2] The salaries and allowances payable to the Members of the Parliament are decided by the –
A.
President
B.
Cabinet
C.
Parliament
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
After election to Parliament, the members become entitled to certain amenities. These amenities are provided to members with a view to enable them to function effectively as Members of Parliament. Broadly speaking, the amenities provided to the members relate to salaries and allowances, travelling facilities, medical facilities, accommodation, telephones, etc. These are governed by the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 and the rules made there under.
[3] The authority to prorogue the two Houses of the Parliament rests with the –
A.
President
B.
Vice-President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Speaker
Ans:
President
Explanation :
There are certain constitutional functions which the President has to perform with respect to Parliament. The President of India has the power to summon and prorogue either of the two Houses of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha. While the Rajya Sabha is a continuing body, the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests in the President.
[4] The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed –
A.
three months
B.
six months
C.
nine months
D.
twelve months
Ans:
six months
Explanation :
The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than 6 month's gap between the two sessions.
[5] Which one of the following methods is used to ascertain the public opinion on important legislation?
A.
Initiative
B.
Recall
C.
Referendum
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Initiative
Explanation :
In political science, an initiative (also known as a popular or citizens' initiative) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote (plebiscite). The vote may be on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or ordinance, or, in its minimal form, to simply oblige the executive or legislative bodies to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy.
[6] The final authority to interpret our Constitution is the –
A.
President
B.
Parliament
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Superme Court
Ans:
Superme Court
Explanation :
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitutions Similar to the arrangement existent in USA, the Supreme Court, is the final authority on the interpretation of the Constitution of India and all statutes and regulations created pursuant to it.
[7] According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister of India
C.
Parliament
D.
Supreme Court
Ans:
President of India
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha (usually the leader of the majority party or coalition). The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the President. In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
[8] The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of:
A.
Two years
B.
Four years
C.
Five Years
D.
Six Years
Ans:
Six Years
Explanation :
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
[9] When was National emergency imposed by the President of India on the grounds of internal disorder?
A.
1962
B.
1965
C.
1971
D.
1975
Ans:
1975
Explanation :
Between 26 June, 1975 to 21 March, 1977 under controversial circumstances of political instability under the Indira Gandhi's prime Ministership — "the security of India" was declared "threatened by internal disturbances."
[10] Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget?
A.
Adjournment
B.
Censure
C.
Cut
D.
None of these
Ans:
Cut
Explanation :
The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may disallow any cut motion when in his opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
[11] What is the minimum age required to become Prime Minister of India?
A.
18 years
B.
25 years
C.
30 years
D.
35 years
Ans:
30 years
Explanation :
The question has two correct options: According to Article 84 and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister of India should be above 25 years of age if he is a member of Lok Sabha or above 30 years of age if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
[12] How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
A.
22 members
B.
28 members
C.
30 members
D.
20 members
Ans:
22 members
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.
[13] Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan?
A.
K.R. Narayanan
B.
B S. Shekhawat
C.
M.H. Ansari
D.
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Ans:
M.H. Ansari
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[2] The salaries and allowances payable to the Members of the Parliament are decided by the –
A.
President
B.
Cabinet
C.
Parliament
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
After election to Parliament, the members become entitled to certain amenities. These amenities are provided to members with a view to enable them to function effectively as Members of Parliament. Broadly speaking, the amenities provided to the members relate to salaries and allowances, travelling facilities, medical facilities, accommodation, telephones, etc. These are governed by the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 and the rules made there under.
[3] The authority to prorogue the two Houses of the Parliament rests with the –
A.
President
B.
Vice-President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Speaker
Ans:
President
Explanation :
There are certain constitutional functions which the President has to perform with respect to Parliament. The President of India has the power to summon and prorogue either of the two Houses of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha. While the Rajya Sabha is a continuing body, the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests in the President.
[4] The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed –
A.
three months
B.
six months
C.
nine months
D.
twelve months
Ans:
six months
Explanation :
The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than 6 month's gap between the two sessions.
[5] Which one of the following methods is used to ascertain the public opinion on important legislation?
A.
Initiative
B.
Recall
C.
Referendum
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Initiative
Explanation :
In political science, an initiative (also known as a popular or citizens' initiative) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote (plebiscite). The vote may be on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or ordinance, or, in its minimal form, to simply oblige the executive or legislative bodies to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy.
[6] The final authority to interpret our Constitution is the –
A.
President
B.
Parliament
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Superme Court
Ans:
Superme Court
Explanation :
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitutions Similar to the arrangement existent in USA, the Supreme Court, is the final authority on the interpretation of the Constitution of India and all statutes and regulations created pursuant to it.
[7] According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister of India
C.
Parliament
D.
Supreme Court
Ans:
President of India
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha (usually the leader of the majority party or coalition). The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the President. In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
[8] The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of:
A.
Two years
B.
Four years
C.
Five Years
D.
Six Years
Ans:
Six Years
Explanation :
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
[9] When was National emergency imposed by the President of India on the grounds of internal disorder?
A.
1962
B.
1965
C.
1971
D.
1975
Ans:
1975
Explanation :
Between 26 June, 1975 to 21 March, 1977 under controversial circumstances of political instability under the Indira Gandhi's prime Ministership — "the security of India" was declared "threatened by internal disturbances."
[10] Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget?
A.
Adjournment
B.
Censure
C.
Cut
D.
None of these
Ans:
Cut
Explanation :
The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may disallow any cut motion when in his opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
[11] What is the minimum age required to become Prime Minister of India?
A.
18 years
B.
25 years
C.
30 years
D.
35 years
Ans:
30 years
Explanation :
The question has two correct options: According to Article 84 and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister of India should be above 25 years of age if he is a member of Lok Sabha or above 30 years of age if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
[12] How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
A.
22 members
B.
28 members
C.
30 members
D.
20 members
Ans:
22 members
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.
[13] Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan?
A.
K.R. Narayanan
B.
B S. Shekhawat
C.
M.H. Ansari
D.
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Ans:
M.H. Ansari
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
There are certain constitutional functions which the President has to perform with respect to Parliament. The President of India has the power to summon and prorogue either of the two Houses of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha. While the Rajya Sabha is a continuing body, the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests in the President.
[4] The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed –
A.
three months
B.
six months
C.
nine months
D.
twelve months
Ans:
six months
Explanation :
The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than 6 month's gap between the two sessions.
[5] Which one of the following methods is used to ascertain the public opinion on important legislation?
A.
Initiative
B.
Recall
C.
Referendum
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Initiative
Explanation :
In political science, an initiative (also known as a popular or citizens' initiative) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote (plebiscite). The vote may be on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or ordinance, or, in its minimal form, to simply oblige the executive or legislative bodies to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy.
[6] The final authority to interpret our Constitution is the –
A.
President
B.
Parliament
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Superme Court
Ans:
Superme Court
Explanation :
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitutions Similar to the arrangement existent in USA, the Supreme Court, is the final authority on the interpretation of the Constitution of India and all statutes and regulations created pursuant to it.
[7] According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister of India
C.
Parliament
D.
Supreme Court
Ans:
President of India
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha (usually the leader of the majority party or coalition). The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the President. In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
[8] The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of:
A.
Two years
B.
Four years
C.
Five Years
D.
Six Years
Ans:
Six Years
Explanation :
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
[9] When was National emergency imposed by the President of India on the grounds of internal disorder?
A.
1962
B.
1965
C.
1971
D.
1975
Ans:
1975
Explanation :
Between 26 June, 1975 to 21 March, 1977 under controversial circumstances of political instability under the Indira Gandhi's prime Ministership — "the security of India" was declared "threatened by internal disturbances."
[10] Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget?
A.
Adjournment
B.
Censure
C.
Cut
D.
None of these
Ans:
Cut
Explanation :
The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may disallow any cut motion when in his opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
[11] What is the minimum age required to become Prime Minister of India?
A.
18 years
B.
25 years
C.
30 years
D.
35 years
Ans:
30 years
Explanation :
The question has two correct options: According to Article 84 and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister of India should be above 25 years of age if he is a member of Lok Sabha or above 30 years of age if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
[12] How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
A.
22 members
B.
28 members
C.
30 members
D.
20 members
Ans:
22 members
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.
[13] Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan?
A.
K.R. Narayanan
B.
B S. Shekhawat
C.
M.H. Ansari
D.
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Ans:
M.H. Ansari
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
In political science, an initiative (also known as a popular or citizens' initiative) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote (plebiscite). The vote may be on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or ordinance, or, in its minimal form, to simply oblige the executive or legislative bodies to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy.
[6] The final authority to interpret our Constitution is the –
A.
President
B.
Parliament
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Superme Court
Ans:
Superme Court
Explanation :
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitutions Similar to the arrangement existent in USA, the Supreme Court, is the final authority on the interpretation of the Constitution of India and all statutes and regulations created pursuant to it.
[7] According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister of India
C.
Parliament
D.
Supreme Court
Ans:
President of India
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha (usually the leader of the majority party or coalition). The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the President. In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
[8] The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of:
A.
Two years
B.
Four years
C.
Five Years
D.
Six Years
Ans:
Six Years
Explanation :
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
[9] When was National emergency imposed by the President of India on the grounds of internal disorder?
A.
1962
B.
1965
C.
1971
D.
1975
Ans:
1975
Explanation :
Between 26 June, 1975 to 21 March, 1977 under controversial circumstances of political instability under the Indira Gandhi's prime Ministership — "the security of India" was declared "threatened by internal disturbances."
[10] Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget?
A.
Adjournment
B.
Censure
C.
Cut
D.
None of these
Ans:
Cut
Explanation :
The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may disallow any cut motion when in his opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
[11] What is the minimum age required to become Prime Minister of India?
A.
18 years
B.
25 years
C.
30 years
D.
35 years
Ans:
30 years
Explanation :
The question has two correct options: According to Article 84 and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister of India should be above 25 years of age if he is a member of Lok Sabha or above 30 years of age if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
[12] How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
A.
22 members
B.
28 members
C.
30 members
D.
20 members
Ans:
22 members
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.
[13] Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan?
A.
K.R. Narayanan
B.
B S. Shekhawat
C.
M.H. Ansari
D.
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Ans:
M.H. Ansari
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha (usually the leader of the majority party or coalition). The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the President. In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
[8] The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of:
A.
Two years
B.
Four years
C.
Five Years
D.
Six Years
Ans:
Six Years
Explanation :
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
[9] When was National emergency imposed by the President of India on the grounds of internal disorder?
A.
1962
B.
1965
C.
1971
D.
1975
Ans:
1975
Explanation :
Between 26 June, 1975 to 21 March, 1977 under controversial circumstances of political instability under the Indira Gandhi's prime Ministership — "the security of India" was declared "threatened by internal disturbances."
[10] Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget?
A.
Adjournment
B.
Censure
C.
Cut
D.
None of these
Ans:
Cut
Explanation :
The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may disallow any cut motion when in his opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
[11] What is the minimum age required to become Prime Minister of India?
A.
18 years
B.
25 years
C.
30 years
D.
35 years
Ans:
30 years
Explanation :
The question has two correct options: According to Article 84 and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister of India should be above 25 years of age if he is a member of Lok Sabha or above 30 years of age if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
[12] How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
A.
22 members
B.
28 members
C.
30 members
D.
20 members
Ans:
22 members
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.
[13] Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan?
A.
K.R. Narayanan
B.
B S. Shekhawat
C.
M.H. Ansari
D.
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Ans:
M.H. Ansari
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
Between 26 June, 1975 to 21 March, 1977 under controversial circumstances of political instability under the Indira Gandhi's prime Ministership — "the security of India" was declared "threatened by internal disturbances."
[10] Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget?
A.
Adjournment
B.
Censure
C.
Cut
D.
None of these
Ans:
Cut
Explanation :
The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may disallow any cut motion when in his opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
[11] What is the minimum age required to become Prime Minister of India?
A.
18 years
B.
25 years
C.
30 years
D.
35 years
Ans:
30 years
Explanation :
The question has two correct options: According to Article 84 and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister of India should be above 25 years of age if he is a member of Lok Sabha or above 30 years of age if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
[12] How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
A.
22 members
B.
28 members
C.
30 members
D.
20 members
Ans:
22 members
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.
[13] Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan?
A.
K.R. Narayanan
B.
B S. Shekhawat
C.
M.H. Ansari
D.
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Ans:
M.H. Ansari
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
The question has two correct options: According to Article 84 and Article 75 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister of India should be above 25 years of age if he is a member of Lok Sabha or above 30 years of age if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
[12] How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
A.
22 members
B.
28 members
C.
30 members
D.
20 members
Ans:
22 members
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.
[13] Who is the only second Vice—President of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan?
A.
K.R. Narayanan
B.
B S. Shekhawat
C.
M.H. Ansari
D.
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Ans:
M.H. Ansari
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only second vice-president of India to get a second consecutive term after S. Radhakrishnan. He was elected as Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was reelected on 7 August 2012.
[14] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to dedare emergency?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country. The President can declare three types of emergencies : • National emergency (article 352); • State emergency (article 356); • Financial emergency (article 360).
[15] A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called –
A.
No confidence motion
B.
Censure motion
C.
Privilege motion
D.
Cut motion
Ans:
Privilege motion
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
[16] Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat?
A.
Article 243(A)
B.
Article 243(B)
C.
Article 243(C)
D.
Article 243(D)
Ans:
Article 243(D)
Explanation :
According to Article 243 (D) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat area bears to the total population of that area such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 243 (A) — Gram Sabha Article 243 (B) — Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (C) — Composition of Panchayats.
[17] Which one of the following models was suggested by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the Panchayati Raj in India?
A.
Three-tier model
B.
Mandal Panchayat model
C.
Two-tier model
D.
Gram Panchayat model
Ans:
Two-tier model
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
Two-tier model was suggested by the Ashok Mehta committee for the Panchayati Raj in India. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the 2-tier system:
[18] The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the –
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
[19] Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Education
C.
Police
D.
Defence
Ans:
Education
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
[20] Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
[21] Following is an example of residuary powers in India –
A.
Preventive detention
B.
Service taxation
C.
Labour Laws
D.
None of these
Ans:
Service taxation
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
Service taxation is an example of residuary powers in India.
[22] Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India?
A.
Sunanda Bhandare
B.
Fathima Beevi
C.
Leila Seth
D.
Anna Chandy
Ans:
Leila Seth
Explanation :
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
[23] Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is –
A.
58 years
B.
60 years
C.
62 years
D.
65 years
Ans:
65 years
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
All Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office.
[24] Subordinate courts are supervised by _.
A.
Supreme Court
B.
District Court
C.
High Court
D.
Parliament
Ans:
High Court
Explanation :
The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of the State concerned. The High Courts, being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
[25] The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year -
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1985
D.
1995
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,
Explanation :
Political parties got the constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985,