[1] 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.
[2] The concept of Concurrent List in Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of –
A.
Japan
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from Australia. From the Australian constitution, India also borrowed the features of Freedom of Trade, Commerce And Inter State Trade, and Joint Sitting In The Parliament.
[3] The Parliament and the Constitution are the instruments of –
A.
Legal Justice
B.
Political Justice
C.
Economic Justice
D.
Social Justice
Ans:
Economic Justice
Explanation :
The concept of economic justice has not been defined in the Constitution, but the ideals of economic justice has been. Article 39 (2) (3) and (4) signify those ideals. Economic justice simply means the absence of distribution between man and man. As mentioned in the Preamble, Indian constitution has strived for justice: social, economic and political.
[4] The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Lok Sabha
D.
Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Lok Sabha
Explanation :
Article 74 of the Constitution of the Republic of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions. Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
[5] The first High/Supreme Court judge, who voluntarily made his assets public is -
A.
Justice D.V.S. Kumar
B.
Justice K. Chandra
C.
Justice K. Kannan
D.
Justice V.C. Srivastava
Ans:
Justice K. Kannan
Explanation :
High court judge Justice K Kannan was the first judge to have voluntarily made his assets public.
[6] The following article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability.
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 18
C.
Article 17
D.
Article 19
Ans:
Article 17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well.
[7] Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government?
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
Cuba
D.
Belgium
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and govern through common institutions with overlapping or shared powers as prescribed by a constitution. An example of a federal state is the United States; under the United States Constitution, power is shared between the federal government of the United States and the U.S. states. Many federal states also have unitary lower levels of government; while the United States is federal, the states themselves are unitary under Dillon's Rule - counties and municipalities have only the authority granted to them by the state governments by the state constitution or legislative act.
[8] Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by –
A.
Edward Stone
B.
Le Corbusier
C.
Edwin Lutyens
D.
Tarun Dutt
Ans:
Edwin Lutyens
Explanation :
The British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a major member of the city-planning process, was given the primary architectural responsibility of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The palace developed very similarly to the original sketches which Lutyens sent Herbert Baker from Shimla on June 14, 1912. Lutyens' design is grandly classical overall, with colours and details inspired by Indian architecture.
[9] Governance through trade union organisations is known as :
A.
Guild Socialism
B.
Fabian Socialism
C.
Syndicalism
D.
Liberalism
Ans:
Syndicalism
Explanation :
Syndicalism is a type of economic system proposed as a replacement for capitalism and an alternative to state socialism, which uses Confederations of collectivized trade unions or industrial unions. It is a form of socialist economic corporatism that advocates interest aggregation of multiple non-competitive categorised units to negotiate and manage an economy. For adherents, labour unions are the potential means of both overcoming economic aristocracy and running society fairly in the interest of the majority, through union democracy. Industry in a syndicalist system would be run through co-operative confederations and mutual aid.
[10] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance winn all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The 13th Lok Sabha election is of historical importance as it was the first time a united front of parties managed to attain a majority and form a government that lasted a full term of five years, thus ending a period of political instability at the national level that had been characterized by three general elections held in as many years. In Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Lok Dal won all the ten seats, with each party winning 5 each.
[11] Which Article of the Constitution deals with fundamental duties?
A.
Aritcle 30 A
B.
Aritcle 50
C.
Aritcle 51 A
D.
Aritcle 25
Ans:
Aritcle 51 A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] The Twentieth Law Commission was constituted through a government order with effect from 1st Sep. 2012. It has a three year term ending on 31st Aug. 2015. Who is the chairman of the commission?
A.
Justice D.K. Jain
B.
Justice J.S. Verma
C.
Justice Markanday
D.
Justice M. Mualyal
Ans:
Justice D.K. Jain
Explanation :
Justice D K Jain is appointed the chairman of the Twentieth Law commission.
[13] Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
A.
Article-41
B.
Article-42
C.
Article-43
D.
Article-44
Ans:
Article-42
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the 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.
[2] The concept of Concurrent List in Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of –
A.
Japan
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from Australia. From the Australian constitution, India also borrowed the features of Freedom of Trade, Commerce And Inter State Trade, and Joint Sitting In The Parliament.
[3] The Parliament and the Constitution are the instruments of –
A.
Legal Justice
B.
Political Justice
C.
Economic Justice
D.
Social Justice
Ans:
Economic Justice
Explanation :
The concept of economic justice has not been defined in the Constitution, but the ideals of economic justice has been. Article 39 (2) (3) and (4) signify those ideals. Economic justice simply means the absence of distribution between man and man. As mentioned in the Preamble, Indian constitution has strived for justice: social, economic and political.
[4] The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Lok Sabha
D.
Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Lok Sabha
Explanation :
Article 74 of the Constitution of the Republic of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions. Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
[5] The first High/Supreme Court judge, who voluntarily made his assets public is -
A.
Justice D.V.S. Kumar
B.
Justice K. Chandra
C.
Justice K. Kannan
D.
Justice V.C. Srivastava
Ans:
Justice K. Kannan
Explanation :
High court judge Justice K Kannan was the first judge to have voluntarily made his assets public.
[6] The following article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability.
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 18
C.
Article 17
D.
Article 19
Ans:
Article 17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well.
[7] Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government?
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
Cuba
D.
Belgium
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and govern through common institutions with overlapping or shared powers as prescribed by a constitution. An example of a federal state is the United States; under the United States Constitution, power is shared between the federal government of the United States and the U.S. states. Many federal states also have unitary lower levels of government; while the United States is federal, the states themselves are unitary under Dillon's Rule - counties and municipalities have only the authority granted to them by the state governments by the state constitution or legislative act.
[8] Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by –
A.
Edward Stone
B.
Le Corbusier
C.
Edwin Lutyens
D.
Tarun Dutt
Ans:
Edwin Lutyens
Explanation :
The British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a major member of the city-planning process, was given the primary architectural responsibility of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The palace developed very similarly to the original sketches which Lutyens sent Herbert Baker from Shimla on June 14, 1912. Lutyens' design is grandly classical overall, with colours and details inspired by Indian architecture.
[9] Governance through trade union organisations is known as :
A.
Guild Socialism
B.
Fabian Socialism
C.
Syndicalism
D.
Liberalism
Ans:
Syndicalism
Explanation :
Syndicalism is a type of economic system proposed as a replacement for capitalism and an alternative to state socialism, which uses Confederations of collectivized trade unions or industrial unions. It is a form of socialist economic corporatism that advocates interest aggregation of multiple non-competitive categorised units to negotiate and manage an economy. For adherents, labour unions are the potential means of both overcoming economic aristocracy and running society fairly in the interest of the majority, through union democracy. Industry in a syndicalist system would be run through co-operative confederations and mutual aid.
[10] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance winn all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The 13th Lok Sabha election is of historical importance as it was the first time a united front of parties managed to attain a majority and form a government that lasted a full term of five years, thus ending a period of political instability at the national level that had been characterized by three general elections held in as many years. In Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Lok Dal won all the ten seats, with each party winning 5 each.
[11] Which Article of the Constitution deals with fundamental duties?
A.
Aritcle 30 A
B.
Aritcle 50
C.
Aritcle 51 A
D.
Aritcle 25
Ans:
Aritcle 51 A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] The Twentieth Law Commission was constituted through a government order with effect from 1st Sep. 2012. It has a three year term ending on 31st Aug. 2015. Who is the chairman of the commission?
A.
Justice D.K. Jain
B.
Justice J.S. Verma
C.
Justice Markanday
D.
Justice M. Mualyal
Ans:
Justice D.K. Jain
Explanation :
Justice D K Jain is appointed the chairman of the Twentieth Law commission.
[13] Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
A.
Article-41
B.
Article-42
C.
Article-43
D.
Article-44
Ans:
Article-42
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
The concept of economic justice has not been defined in the Constitution, but the ideals of economic justice has been. Article 39 (2) (3) and (4) signify those ideals. Economic justice simply means the absence of distribution between man and man. As mentioned in the Preamble, Indian constitution has strived for justice: social, economic and political.
[4] The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Lok Sabha
D.
Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Lok Sabha
Explanation :
Article 74 of the Constitution of the Republic of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions. Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
[5] The first High/Supreme Court judge, who voluntarily made his assets public is -
A.
Justice D.V.S. Kumar
B.
Justice K. Chandra
C.
Justice K. Kannan
D.
Justice V.C. Srivastava
Ans:
Justice K. Kannan
Explanation :
High court judge Justice K Kannan was the first judge to have voluntarily made his assets public.
[6] The following article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability.
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 18
C.
Article 17
D.
Article 19
Ans:
Article 17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well.
[7] Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government?
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
Cuba
D.
Belgium
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and govern through common institutions with overlapping or shared powers as prescribed by a constitution. An example of a federal state is the United States; under the United States Constitution, power is shared between the federal government of the United States and the U.S. states. Many federal states also have unitary lower levels of government; while the United States is federal, the states themselves are unitary under Dillon's Rule - counties and municipalities have only the authority granted to them by the state governments by the state constitution or legislative act.
[8] Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by –
A.
Edward Stone
B.
Le Corbusier
C.
Edwin Lutyens
D.
Tarun Dutt
Ans:
Edwin Lutyens
Explanation :
The British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a major member of the city-planning process, was given the primary architectural responsibility of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The palace developed very similarly to the original sketches which Lutyens sent Herbert Baker from Shimla on June 14, 1912. Lutyens' design is grandly classical overall, with colours and details inspired by Indian architecture.
[9] Governance through trade union organisations is known as :
A.
Guild Socialism
B.
Fabian Socialism
C.
Syndicalism
D.
Liberalism
Ans:
Syndicalism
Explanation :
Syndicalism is a type of economic system proposed as a replacement for capitalism and an alternative to state socialism, which uses Confederations of collectivized trade unions or industrial unions. It is a form of socialist economic corporatism that advocates interest aggregation of multiple non-competitive categorised units to negotiate and manage an economy. For adherents, labour unions are the potential means of both overcoming economic aristocracy and running society fairly in the interest of the majority, through union democracy. Industry in a syndicalist system would be run through co-operative confederations and mutual aid.
[10] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance winn all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The 13th Lok Sabha election is of historical importance as it was the first time a united front of parties managed to attain a majority and form a government that lasted a full term of five years, thus ending a period of political instability at the national level that had been characterized by three general elections held in as many years. In Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Lok Dal won all the ten seats, with each party winning 5 each.
[11] Which Article of the Constitution deals with fundamental duties?
A.
Aritcle 30 A
B.
Aritcle 50
C.
Aritcle 51 A
D.
Aritcle 25
Ans:
Aritcle 51 A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] The Twentieth Law Commission was constituted through a government order with effect from 1st Sep. 2012. It has a three year term ending on 31st Aug. 2015. Who is the chairman of the commission?
A.
Justice D.K. Jain
B.
Justice J.S. Verma
C.
Justice Markanday
D.
Justice M. Mualyal
Ans:
Justice D.K. Jain
Explanation :
Justice D K Jain is appointed the chairman of the Twentieth Law commission.
[13] Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
A.
Article-41
B.
Article-42
C.
Article-43
D.
Article-44
Ans:
Article-42
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
High court judge Justice K Kannan was the first judge to have voluntarily made his assets public.
[6] The following article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability.
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 18
C.
Article 17
D.
Article 19
Ans:
Article 17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well.
[7] Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government?
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
Cuba
D.
Belgium
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and govern through common institutions with overlapping or shared powers as prescribed by a constitution. An example of a federal state is the United States; under the United States Constitution, power is shared between the federal government of the United States and the U.S. states. Many federal states also have unitary lower levels of government; while the United States is federal, the states themselves are unitary under Dillon's Rule - counties and municipalities have only the authority granted to them by the state governments by the state constitution or legislative act.
[8] Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by –
A.
Edward Stone
B.
Le Corbusier
C.
Edwin Lutyens
D.
Tarun Dutt
Ans:
Edwin Lutyens
Explanation :
The British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a major member of the city-planning process, was given the primary architectural responsibility of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The palace developed very similarly to the original sketches which Lutyens sent Herbert Baker from Shimla on June 14, 1912. Lutyens' design is grandly classical overall, with colours and details inspired by Indian architecture.
[9] Governance through trade union organisations is known as :
A.
Guild Socialism
B.
Fabian Socialism
C.
Syndicalism
D.
Liberalism
Ans:
Syndicalism
Explanation :
Syndicalism is a type of economic system proposed as a replacement for capitalism and an alternative to state socialism, which uses Confederations of collectivized trade unions or industrial unions. It is a form of socialist economic corporatism that advocates interest aggregation of multiple non-competitive categorised units to negotiate and manage an economy. For adherents, labour unions are the potential means of both overcoming economic aristocracy and running society fairly in the interest of the majority, through union democracy. Industry in a syndicalist system would be run through co-operative confederations and mutual aid.
[10] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance winn all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The 13th Lok Sabha election is of historical importance as it was the first time a united front of parties managed to attain a majority and form a government that lasted a full term of five years, thus ending a period of political instability at the national level that had been characterized by three general elections held in as many years. In Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Lok Dal won all the ten seats, with each party winning 5 each.
[11] Which Article of the Constitution deals with fundamental duties?
A.
Aritcle 30 A
B.
Aritcle 50
C.
Aritcle 51 A
D.
Aritcle 25
Ans:
Aritcle 51 A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] The Twentieth Law Commission was constituted through a government order with effect from 1st Sep. 2012. It has a three year term ending on 31st Aug. 2015. Who is the chairman of the commission?
A.
Justice D.K. Jain
B.
Justice J.S. Verma
C.
Justice Markanday
D.
Justice M. Mualyal
Ans:
Justice D.K. Jain
Explanation :
Justice D K Jain is appointed the chairman of the Twentieth Law commission.
[13] Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
A.
Article-41
B.
Article-42
C.
Article-43
D.
Article-44
Ans:
Article-42
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
Based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and govern through common institutions with overlapping or shared powers as prescribed by a constitution. An example of a federal state is the United States; under the United States Constitution, power is shared between the federal government of the United States and the U.S. states. Many federal states also have unitary lower levels of government; while the United States is federal, the states themselves are unitary under Dillon's Rule - counties and municipalities have only the authority granted to them by the state governments by the state constitution or legislative act.
[8] Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by –
A.
Edward Stone
B.
Le Corbusier
C.
Edwin Lutyens
D.
Tarun Dutt
Ans:
Edwin Lutyens
Explanation :
The British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a major member of the city-planning process, was given the primary architectural responsibility of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The palace developed very similarly to the original sketches which Lutyens sent Herbert Baker from Shimla on June 14, 1912. Lutyens' design is grandly classical overall, with colours and details inspired by Indian architecture.
[9] Governance through trade union organisations is known as :
A.
Guild Socialism
B.
Fabian Socialism
C.
Syndicalism
D.
Liberalism
Ans:
Syndicalism
Explanation :
Syndicalism is a type of economic system proposed as a replacement for capitalism and an alternative to state socialism, which uses Confederations of collectivized trade unions or industrial unions. It is a form of socialist economic corporatism that advocates interest aggregation of multiple non-competitive categorised units to negotiate and manage an economy. For adherents, labour unions are the potential means of both overcoming economic aristocracy and running society fairly in the interest of the majority, through union democracy. Industry in a syndicalist system would be run through co-operative confederations and mutual aid.
[10] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance winn all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The 13th Lok Sabha election is of historical importance as it was the first time a united front of parties managed to attain a majority and form a government that lasted a full term of five years, thus ending a period of political instability at the national level that had been characterized by three general elections held in as many years. In Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Lok Dal won all the ten seats, with each party winning 5 each.
[11] Which Article of the Constitution deals with fundamental duties?
A.
Aritcle 30 A
B.
Aritcle 50
C.
Aritcle 51 A
D.
Aritcle 25
Ans:
Aritcle 51 A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] The Twentieth Law Commission was constituted through a government order with effect from 1st Sep. 2012. It has a three year term ending on 31st Aug. 2015. Who is the chairman of the commission?
A.
Justice D.K. Jain
B.
Justice J.S. Verma
C.
Justice Markanday
D.
Justice M. Mualyal
Ans:
Justice D.K. Jain
Explanation :
Justice D K Jain is appointed the chairman of the Twentieth Law commission.
[13] Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
A.
Article-41
B.
Article-42
C.
Article-43
D.
Article-44
Ans:
Article-42
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
Syndicalism is a type of economic system proposed as a replacement for capitalism and an alternative to state socialism, which uses Confederations of collectivized trade unions or industrial unions. It is a form of socialist economic corporatism that advocates interest aggregation of multiple non-competitive categorised units to negotiate and manage an economy. For adherents, labour unions are the potential means of both overcoming economic aristocracy and running society fairly in the interest of the majority, through union democracy. Industry in a syndicalist system would be run through co-operative confederations and mutual aid.
[10] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance winn all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The 13th Lok Sabha election is of historical importance as it was the first time a united front of parties managed to attain a majority and form a government that lasted a full term of five years, thus ending a period of political instability at the national level that had been characterized by three general elections held in as many years. In Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Lok Dal won all the ten seats, with each party winning 5 each.
[11] Which Article of the Constitution deals with fundamental duties?
A.
Aritcle 30 A
B.
Aritcle 50
C.
Aritcle 51 A
D.
Aritcle 25
Ans:
Aritcle 51 A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] The Twentieth Law Commission was constituted through a government order with effect from 1st Sep. 2012. It has a three year term ending on 31st Aug. 2015. Who is the chairman of the commission?
A.
Justice D.K. Jain
B.
Justice J.S. Verma
C.
Justice Markanday
D.
Justice M. Mualyal
Ans:
Justice D.K. Jain
Explanation :
Justice D K Jain is appointed the chairman of the Twentieth Law commission.
[13] Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
A.
Article-41
B.
Article-42
C.
Article-43
D.
Article-44
Ans:
Article-42
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
[12] The Twentieth Law Commission was constituted through a government order with effect from 1st Sep. 2012. It has a three year term ending on 31st Aug. 2015. Who is the chairman of the commission?
A.
Justice D.K. Jain
B.
Justice J.S. Verma
C.
Justice Markanday
D.
Justice M. Mualyal
Ans:
Justice D.K. Jain
Explanation :
Justice D K Jain is appointed the chairman of the Twentieth Law commission.
[13] Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
A.
Article-41
B.
Article-42
C.
Article-43
D.
Article-44
Ans:
Article-42
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
[14] Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
A.
Article-352
B.
Article-356
C.
Article-389
D.
Article-392
Ans:
Article-356
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery In any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
[15] Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the-
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Finance Commission
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
The finance commission made recommendations to the president of India on the specific union state fiscal relation.
[16] Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
A.
The National Development Council
B.
The Inter-State Council
C.
The Planning Commission
D.
The Finance Commission
Ans:
The Finance Commission
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
[17] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
[18] Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Sikkim
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
[19] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
A.
Article 388
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 387
D.
Article 386
Ans:
Article 388
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
[20] Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
52nd Amendment Act
C.
62nd Amendment Act
D.
32nd Amendment Act
Ans:
52nd Amendment Act
Explanation :
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act.
[21] Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram –
A.
First schedule
B.
Second schedule
C.
Third schedule
D.
Sixth schedule
Ans:
Sixth schedule
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
[22] How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A.
22
B.
16
C.
20
D.
14
Ans:
22
Explanation :
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India. As per Aiticles 344
[23] The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as -
A.
Chairman
B.
Speaker
C.
Vice Presiden
D.
President
Ans:
Speaker
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
[24] Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?
A.
Election Commission
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
Finance Commission
D.
Inter State Council
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
0
[25] Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Governor
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Vice President
Ans:
Governor
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Explanation :
As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.