[1] Which among the following States did record the formation of maximum Coalitation Governments in between 1967 to 1971?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Bihar
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
The maximum number of coalition government between 1967 to 1971-72 was formed in Bihar. During this period 9 governments were formed in the state.
[2] Who was the Speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand?
A.
Prakash Pant
B.
Harbansh Kapur
C.
Govind Singh Kunjwal
D.
Yashpal Arya
Ans:
Yashpal Arya
Explanation :
Yashpal Arya was the speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand.
[3] A candidate, to become a member of the Rajya Sabha, should not be less than–
A.
21 years of age
B.
25 years of age
C.
30 years of age
D.
32 years of age
Ans:
30 years of age
Explanation :
A person to be qualified for the membership of the Rajya Sabha should posses the following qualifications: he must be a citizen of India and make and subscribe before some person authorized in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule to the Constitution; he must be not less than 30 years of age; and he must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
[4] Provision for the representation of Anglo - Indian Community in the Lok sabha has been made in the Constitution under the article -
A.
331
B.
221
C.
121
D.
139
Ans:
331
Explanation :
Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha or Lower House of parliament is mentioned in the Article 331 of the Indian Constitution.
[5] Which part of our Constitution envisages a three tier system of Panchayat?
A.
Part IX
B.
Part X
C.
Part XI
D.
Part XII
Ans:
Part IX
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution under article 243-C deals with Composition of Panchayats
[6] Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for All India Services?
A.
Article 310
B.
Article 311
C.
Article 312
D.
Article 314
Ans:
Article 312
Explanation :
Article 312 of the Indian Constitution provides for Air India Services. The services known at the commencement of this Constitution as the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service shall be deemed to be services created by Parliament under this article. Article 310 — Tenure of office of persons serving the union or a state Article 314 - Provision for protection of existing officers of certain services. Article 311 - Dismissal removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the union or a state.
[7] Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the president to consult the Supreme Court?
A.
Article 129
B.
Article 132
C.
Article 143
D.
Article 32
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 provides power of President to consult Supreme Court. Article 129 refers Supreme Court to be a court of record.
[8] The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country?
A.
Great Britain (UK)
B.
Belgium
C.
France
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
France
Explanation :
France was the first country to introduce the parliamentary form of government.
[9] After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?
A.
30 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
120 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent continuously for 60 days from the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha without permission. Hence MPs submit leave applications when they are absent for a longer period of time.
[10] Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
Sovereign Democratic Republic
B.
Socialist
C.
Secular
D.
Federal
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[11] Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age of the children, they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?
A.
14 years
B.
15 years
C.
16 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
14 years
Explanation :
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August 2009, describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. India became one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of every child when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
[12] The term `secular' was added in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by –
A.
41st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
43rd Amendment
D.
44th Amendment
Ans:
42nd Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in 1976 by the 42nd constitutional amendment. The word 'secular', though was specifically added in the Preamble in the year 1976, yet the original spirit of the Constitution was completely secular in nature. Its insertion into the Preamble has ensured that secularism has now become a source from which the constitutional provisions on secularism draw their authority and it has now become the central object which the Constitution seeks to establish. It is also one of the basic structures of our Constitution and no compromise can be made on this by any government.
[13] Which one of the following judgements stated that 'Secularism' and 'Federalism' are the basic features of the Indian ConstantLion?
A.
Keshavananda Bharati case
B.
S.R. Bommai case
C.
Indira Sawhney case
D.
Minerva Mills case
Ans:
S.R. Bommai case
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
The maximum number of coalition government between 1967 to 1971-72 was formed in Bihar. During this period 9 governments were formed in the state.
[2] Who was the Speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand?
A.
Prakash Pant
B.
Harbansh Kapur
C.
Govind Singh Kunjwal
D.
Yashpal Arya
Ans:
Yashpal Arya
Explanation :
Yashpal Arya was the speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand.
[3] A candidate, to become a member of the Rajya Sabha, should not be less than–
A.
21 years of age
B.
25 years of age
C.
30 years of age
D.
32 years of age
Ans:
30 years of age
Explanation :
A person to be qualified for the membership of the Rajya Sabha should posses the following qualifications: he must be a citizen of India and make and subscribe before some person authorized in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule to the Constitution; he must be not less than 30 years of age; and he must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
[4] Provision for the representation of Anglo - Indian Community in the Lok sabha has been made in the Constitution under the article -
A.
331
B.
221
C.
121
D.
139
Ans:
331
Explanation :
Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha or Lower House of parliament is mentioned in the Article 331 of the Indian Constitution.
[5] Which part of our Constitution envisages a three tier system of Panchayat?
A.
Part IX
B.
Part X
C.
Part XI
D.
Part XII
Ans:
Part IX
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution under article 243-C deals with Composition of Panchayats
[6] Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for All India Services?
A.
Article 310
B.
Article 311
C.
Article 312
D.
Article 314
Ans:
Article 312
Explanation :
Article 312 of the Indian Constitution provides for Air India Services. The services known at the commencement of this Constitution as the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service shall be deemed to be services created by Parliament under this article. Article 310 — Tenure of office of persons serving the union or a state Article 314 - Provision for protection of existing officers of certain services. Article 311 - Dismissal removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the union or a state.
[7] Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the president to consult the Supreme Court?
A.
Article 129
B.
Article 132
C.
Article 143
D.
Article 32
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 provides power of President to consult Supreme Court. Article 129 refers Supreme Court to be a court of record.
[8] The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country?
A.
Great Britain (UK)
B.
Belgium
C.
France
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
France
Explanation :
France was the first country to introduce the parliamentary form of government.
[9] After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?
A.
30 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
120 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent continuously for 60 days from the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha without permission. Hence MPs submit leave applications when they are absent for a longer period of time.
[10] Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
Sovereign Democratic Republic
B.
Socialist
C.
Secular
D.
Federal
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[11] Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age of the children, they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?
A.
14 years
B.
15 years
C.
16 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
14 years
Explanation :
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August 2009, describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. India became one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of every child when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
[12] The term `secular' was added in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by –
A.
41st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
43rd Amendment
D.
44th Amendment
Ans:
42nd Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in 1976 by the 42nd constitutional amendment. The word 'secular', though was specifically added in the Preamble in the year 1976, yet the original spirit of the Constitution was completely secular in nature. Its insertion into the Preamble has ensured that secularism has now become a source from which the constitutional provisions on secularism draw their authority and it has now become the central object which the Constitution seeks to establish. It is also one of the basic structures of our Constitution and no compromise can be made on this by any government.
[13] Which one of the following judgements stated that 'Secularism' and 'Federalism' are the basic features of the Indian ConstantLion?
A.
Keshavananda Bharati case
B.
S.R. Bommai case
C.
Indira Sawhney case
D.
Minerva Mills case
Ans:
S.R. Bommai case
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
A person to be qualified for the membership of the Rajya Sabha should posses the following qualifications: he must be a citizen of India and make and subscribe before some person authorized in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule to the Constitution; he must be not less than 30 years of age; and he must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
[4] Provision for the representation of Anglo - Indian Community in the Lok sabha has been made in the Constitution under the article -
A.
331
B.
221
C.
121
D.
139
Ans:
331
Explanation :
Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha or Lower House of parliament is mentioned in the Article 331 of the Indian Constitution.
[5] Which part of our Constitution envisages a three tier system of Panchayat?
A.
Part IX
B.
Part X
C.
Part XI
D.
Part XII
Ans:
Part IX
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution under article 243-C deals with Composition of Panchayats
[6] Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for All India Services?
A.
Article 310
B.
Article 311
C.
Article 312
D.
Article 314
Ans:
Article 312
Explanation :
Article 312 of the Indian Constitution provides for Air India Services. The services known at the commencement of this Constitution as the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service shall be deemed to be services created by Parliament under this article. Article 310 — Tenure of office of persons serving the union or a state Article 314 - Provision for protection of existing officers of certain services. Article 311 - Dismissal removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the union or a state.
[7] Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the president to consult the Supreme Court?
A.
Article 129
B.
Article 132
C.
Article 143
D.
Article 32
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 provides power of President to consult Supreme Court. Article 129 refers Supreme Court to be a court of record.
[8] The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country?
A.
Great Britain (UK)
B.
Belgium
C.
France
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
France
Explanation :
France was the first country to introduce the parliamentary form of government.
[9] After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?
A.
30 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
120 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent continuously for 60 days from the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha without permission. Hence MPs submit leave applications when they are absent for a longer period of time.
[10] Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
Sovereign Democratic Republic
B.
Socialist
C.
Secular
D.
Federal
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[11] Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age of the children, they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?
A.
14 years
B.
15 years
C.
16 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
14 years
Explanation :
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August 2009, describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. India became one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of every child when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
[12] The term `secular' was added in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by –
A.
41st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
43rd Amendment
D.
44th Amendment
Ans:
42nd Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in 1976 by the 42nd constitutional amendment. The word 'secular', though was specifically added in the Preamble in the year 1976, yet the original spirit of the Constitution was completely secular in nature. Its insertion into the Preamble has ensured that secularism has now become a source from which the constitutional provisions on secularism draw their authority and it has now become the central object which the Constitution seeks to establish. It is also one of the basic structures of our Constitution and no compromise can be made on this by any government.
[13] Which one of the following judgements stated that 'Secularism' and 'Federalism' are the basic features of the Indian ConstantLion?
A.
Keshavananda Bharati case
B.
S.R. Bommai case
C.
Indira Sawhney case
D.
Minerva Mills case
Ans:
S.R. Bommai case
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution under article 243-C deals with Composition of Panchayats
[6] Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for All India Services?
A.
Article 310
B.
Article 311
C.
Article 312
D.
Article 314
Ans:
Article 312
Explanation :
Article 312 of the Indian Constitution provides for Air India Services. The services known at the commencement of this Constitution as the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service shall be deemed to be services created by Parliament under this article. Article 310 — Tenure of office of persons serving the union or a state Article 314 - Provision for protection of existing officers of certain services. Article 311 - Dismissal removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the union or a state.
[7] Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the president to consult the Supreme Court?
A.
Article 129
B.
Article 132
C.
Article 143
D.
Article 32
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 provides power of President to consult Supreme Court. Article 129 refers Supreme Court to be a court of record.
[8] The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country?
A.
Great Britain (UK)
B.
Belgium
C.
France
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
France
Explanation :
France was the first country to introduce the parliamentary form of government.
[9] After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?
A.
30 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
120 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent continuously for 60 days from the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha without permission. Hence MPs submit leave applications when they are absent for a longer period of time.
[10] Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
Sovereign Democratic Republic
B.
Socialist
C.
Secular
D.
Federal
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[11] Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age of the children, they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?
A.
14 years
B.
15 years
C.
16 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
14 years
Explanation :
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August 2009, describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. India became one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of every child when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
[12] The term `secular' was added in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by –
A.
41st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
43rd Amendment
D.
44th Amendment
Ans:
42nd Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in 1976 by the 42nd constitutional amendment. The word 'secular', though was specifically added in the Preamble in the year 1976, yet the original spirit of the Constitution was completely secular in nature. Its insertion into the Preamble has ensured that secularism has now become a source from which the constitutional provisions on secularism draw their authority and it has now become the central object which the Constitution seeks to establish. It is also one of the basic structures of our Constitution and no compromise can be made on this by any government.
[13] Which one of the following judgements stated that 'Secularism' and 'Federalism' are the basic features of the Indian ConstantLion?
A.
Keshavananda Bharati case
B.
S.R. Bommai case
C.
Indira Sawhney case
D.
Minerva Mills case
Ans:
S.R. Bommai case
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
Article 143 provides power of President to consult Supreme Court. Article 129 refers Supreme Court to be a court of record.
[8] The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country?
A.
Great Britain (UK)
B.
Belgium
C.
France
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
France
Explanation :
France was the first country to introduce the parliamentary form of government.
[9] After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?
A.
30 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
120 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent continuously for 60 days from the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha without permission. Hence MPs submit leave applications when they are absent for a longer period of time.
[10] Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
Sovereign Democratic Republic
B.
Socialist
C.
Secular
D.
Federal
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[11] Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age of the children, they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?
A.
14 years
B.
15 years
C.
16 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
14 years
Explanation :
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August 2009, describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. India became one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of every child when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
[12] The term `secular' was added in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by –
A.
41st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
43rd Amendment
D.
44th Amendment
Ans:
42nd Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in 1976 by the 42nd constitutional amendment. The word 'secular', though was specifically added in the Preamble in the year 1976, yet the original spirit of the Constitution was completely secular in nature. Its insertion into the Preamble has ensured that secularism has now become a source from which the constitutional provisions on secularism draw their authority and it has now become the central object which the Constitution seeks to establish. It is also one of the basic structures of our Constitution and no compromise can be made on this by any government.
[13] Which one of the following judgements stated that 'Secularism' and 'Federalism' are the basic features of the Indian ConstantLion?
A.
Keshavananda Bharati case
B.
S.R. Bommai case
C.
Indira Sawhney case
D.
Minerva Mills case
Ans:
S.R. Bommai case
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent continuously for 60 days from the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha without permission. Hence MPs submit leave applications when they are absent for a longer period of time.
[10] Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
Sovereign Democratic Republic
B.
Socialist
C.
Secular
D.
Federal
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[11] Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age of the children, they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education?
A.
14 years
B.
15 years
C.
16 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
14 years
Explanation :
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August 2009, describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. India became one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of every child when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
[12] The term `secular' was added in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by –
A.
41st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
43rd Amendment
D.
44th Amendment
Ans:
42nd Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in 1976 by the 42nd constitutional amendment. The word 'secular', though was specifically added in the Preamble in the year 1976, yet the original spirit of the Constitution was completely secular in nature. Its insertion into the Preamble has ensured that secularism has now become a source from which the constitutional provisions on secularism draw their authority and it has now become the central object which the Constitution seeks to establish. It is also one of the basic structures of our Constitution and no compromise can be made on this by any government.
[13] Which one of the following judgements stated that 'Secularism' and 'Federalism' are the basic features of the Indian ConstantLion?
A.
Keshavananda Bharati case
B.
S.R. Bommai case
C.
Indira Sawhney case
D.
Minerva Mills case
Ans:
S.R. Bommai case
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August 2009, describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. India became one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of every child when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
[12] The term `secular' was added in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by –
A.
41st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
43rd Amendment
D.
44th Amendment
Ans:
42nd Amendment
Explanation :
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in 1976 by the 42nd constitutional amendment. The word 'secular', though was specifically added in the Preamble in the year 1976, yet the original spirit of the Constitution was completely secular in nature. Its insertion into the Preamble has ensured that secularism has now become a source from which the constitutional provisions on secularism draw their authority and it has now become the central object which the Constitution seeks to establish. It is also one of the basic structures of our Constitution and no compromise can be made on this by any government.
[13] Which one of the following judgements stated that 'Secularism' and 'Federalism' are the basic features of the Indian ConstantLion?
A.
Keshavananda Bharati case
B.
S.R. Bommai case
C.
Indira Sawhney case
D.
Minerva Mills case
Ans:
S.R. Bommai case
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
[14] Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
A.
Population
B.
Land
C.
Army
D.
Government
Ans:
Army
Explanation :
The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis. In modern times relations among nations have grown and many international organizations and institutions have come into being. Therefore some scholars have argued that international recognition be an essential element of state.
[15] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.
[16] How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
7
Ans:
5
Explanation :
The Lok Sabha (meaning "House of the People") is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Uttarakhand state elects five members and they are directly elected by the state electorates of Uttarakhand. Members are elected for five years with first-past-the-post voting.
[17] Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office?
A.
Prime minister
B.
Vice Presiden
C.
President
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
Speaker does not take oath of the office.
[18] A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval -
A.
Within 1 month
B.
Within 2 months
C.
Within 6 months
D.
Within 1 year
Ans:
Within 1 month
Explanation :
Proclamation of emergency must be replaced withing 1 month before the parliament for its approval.
[19] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Finance Minister
D.
Vice-President
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.
[20] Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board?
A.
Governor
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Leader of the Opposition
D.
Speaker
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
[21] Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
A.
Right to Information
B.
Right to Education
C.
(4) Right to Housing
D.
(3) Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Education
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. This is recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
[22] An ordinance issued by the Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within -
A.
8 weeks
B.
10 weeks
C.
12 weeks
D.
6 weeks
Ans:
6 weeks
Explanation :
As per Article 213 of Indian Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a state has to be laid before the Legislative Assembly or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses. It ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council.
[23] The Panchayati Raj is included in the -
A.
Union list
B.
State list
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Residuary list
Ans:
State list
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list -III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
[24] Who was the president of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
Dr. Iqbal Narayan
D.
Jeevraj Mehta
Ans:
Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation :
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, headed by MP Balwantrai Mehta, was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
[25] The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and _.
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Gujrat
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.
Explanation :
The Panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959. The second state was Andhra Pradesh, while Maharashtra was the Ninth state.