[1] Which of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?
A.
A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament.
B.
The Speaker of sLok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not.
C.
The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days.
D.
The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.
Ans:
A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament.
Explanation :
As per Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.
[2] The Estimate Committee consists of –
A.
30 members from Lok Sabha
B.
30 members from Habra Sabha
C.
30 members from both Sabha
D.
22 members from Lok Sabha
Ans:
30 members from Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The Estimates Committee, constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members.
[3] If the Speaker of Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to –
A.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.
Leader of the House (Lok Sabha)
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
President of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
[4] On the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list, laws may be enacted by the –
A.
States and the Union
B.
Union alone
C.
States alone
D.
States and the Union territories
Ans:
States and the Union
Explanation :
The Concurrent List contains subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India under these subjects.
[5] Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution?
A.
Estate Duty
B.
Sales Tax
C.
Taxes on Railway Fares and Freights
D.
Corporation Tax
Ans:
Corporation Tax
Explanation :
The authority to levy a tax is derived from the Constitution of India which allocates the power to levy various taxes between the Centre and the State. Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, distributes legislative powers including taxation, between the Parliament of India and the State Legislature. Taxes of Central government under constitutionally established scheme of taxation are: taxes on income other than agricultural income; duties of customs including export duties; corporation tax; taxes on capital value of assets, exclusive of agricultural land, of individuals and companies, taxes on capital of companies; estate duty in respect of property other than agricultural land, etc.
[6] The Presidential Government operates on the principle of –
A.
Division of Powers between Centre and Slates
B.
Centralisation of Powers
C.
Balance of Powers
D.
Separation of Powers
Ans:
Separation of Powers
Explanation :
In democratic systems of governance based on the trias politjca, a fundamental parallel and a fundamental difference exists between presidential systems and constitutional monarchic parliamentary system of government. The parallel is that the three branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial) exist largely independent of each other, with their own prerogatives, domains of activity, and exercises of control over each other. In presidential systems, the incumbent of the Head- of-state is elected to office and, after transfer of power, appoints his administration (like in the United States, with unitary executive) or a government, headed by a prime minister
[7] Most important safeguard of liberty is –
A.
bold and impartial judiciary
B.
well-knit party system
C.
decentralisation of power
D.
declaration of rights
Ans:
bold and impartial judiciary
Explanation :
Liberty is the quality individuals have to control their own actions. Sociologists define the active exercise of freedom and rights as essential to liberty. There must be an independent and impartial judiciary for the protection and preservation and individual liberty. The judiciary must be independent of executive and legislative control.
[8] Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to Indian citizens only?
A.
Equality before law
B.
Protection of life and personal liberty against any action without authority of law
C.
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
D.
Freedom of religion
Ans:
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Explanation :
Some fundamental rights apply for persons of any nationality whereas others are available only to the citizens of India. The right to life and personal liberty is available to all people and so is the right to freedom of religion. On the other hand, freedoms of speech and expression and freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country are reserved to citizens alone, including non-resident Indian citizens. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the State from discriminating against anyone in matters of employment on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, place of residence or any of them.
[9] Which of the following Act introduced separate electorates (communal representation) for Muslims?
A.
1892 Act
B.
Act of 1909
C.
Reforms of 1919
D.
Government of India Act of 1935
Ans:
Act of 1909
Explanation :
To divide the Hindu-Muslim unity, the Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It stipulated that in councils and in the imperial legislature, for the number of reserved seats to be in excess of their relative population (25 percent of the Indian population), and that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (`separate electorates').
[10] How does the Constitution of India describe India as?
A.
A federation of States and Union Territories
B.
A Union of States
C.
Bharatvarsh
D.
A federated nation
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern and contemporary Republic of India and it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document. The Constitution declares India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them.
[11] Preventive detention means -
A.
detention for interrogation
B.
detention after interrogation
C.
detention without interrogation
D.
detention for cognisable offence
Ans:
detention without interrogation
Explanation :
Preventive detention is an imprisonment that is putatively justified for non-punitive purposes. In contrast to this, under preventive detention the government can imprison a person for some time without a criminal charge. It means that if the government feels that a person being at liberty can be a threat to the law and order or the unity and integrity of the nation, it can detain or arrest that person to prevent him from doing this possible harm.
[12] Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by—
A.
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
B.
Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Ans:
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
Q.29) not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy'. The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to -
[13] As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to —
A.
Money Bill
B.
Bill related to declaration of emergency in a part or whole of the country
C.
Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights
D.
All of the above
Ans:
Money Bill
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
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[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
As per Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.
[2] The Estimate Committee consists of –
A.
30 members from Lok Sabha
B.
30 members from Habra Sabha
C.
30 members from both Sabha
D.
22 members from Lok Sabha
Ans:
30 members from Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The Estimates Committee, constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members.
[3] If the Speaker of Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to –
A.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.
Leader of the House (Lok Sabha)
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
President of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
[4] On the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list, laws may be enacted by the –
A.
States and the Union
B.
Union alone
C.
States alone
D.
States and the Union territories
Ans:
States and the Union
Explanation :
The Concurrent List contains subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India under these subjects.
[5] Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution?
A.
Estate Duty
B.
Sales Tax
C.
Taxes on Railway Fares and Freights
D.
Corporation Tax
Ans:
Corporation Tax
Explanation :
The authority to levy a tax is derived from the Constitution of India which allocates the power to levy various taxes between the Centre and the State. Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, distributes legislative powers including taxation, between the Parliament of India and the State Legislature. Taxes of Central government under constitutionally established scheme of taxation are: taxes on income other than agricultural income; duties of customs including export duties; corporation tax; taxes on capital value of assets, exclusive of agricultural land, of individuals and companies, taxes on capital of companies; estate duty in respect of property other than agricultural land, etc.
[6] The Presidential Government operates on the principle of –
A.
Division of Powers between Centre and Slates
B.
Centralisation of Powers
C.
Balance of Powers
D.
Separation of Powers
Ans:
Separation of Powers
Explanation :
In democratic systems of governance based on the trias politjca, a fundamental parallel and a fundamental difference exists between presidential systems and constitutional monarchic parliamentary system of government. The parallel is that the three branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial) exist largely independent of each other, with their own prerogatives, domains of activity, and exercises of control over each other. In presidential systems, the incumbent of the Head- of-state is elected to office and, after transfer of power, appoints his administration (like in the United States, with unitary executive) or a government, headed by a prime minister
[7] Most important safeguard of liberty is –
A.
bold and impartial judiciary
B.
well-knit party system
C.
decentralisation of power
D.
declaration of rights
Ans:
bold and impartial judiciary
Explanation :
Liberty is the quality individuals have to control their own actions. Sociologists define the active exercise of freedom and rights as essential to liberty. There must be an independent and impartial judiciary for the protection and preservation and individual liberty. The judiciary must be independent of executive and legislative control.
[8] Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to Indian citizens only?
A.
Equality before law
B.
Protection of life and personal liberty against any action without authority of law
C.
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
D.
Freedom of religion
Ans:
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Explanation :
Some fundamental rights apply for persons of any nationality whereas others are available only to the citizens of India. The right to life and personal liberty is available to all people and so is the right to freedom of religion. On the other hand, freedoms of speech and expression and freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country are reserved to citizens alone, including non-resident Indian citizens. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the State from discriminating against anyone in matters of employment on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, place of residence or any of them.
[9] Which of the following Act introduced separate electorates (communal representation) for Muslims?
A.
1892 Act
B.
Act of 1909
C.
Reforms of 1919
D.
Government of India Act of 1935
Ans:
Act of 1909
Explanation :
To divide the Hindu-Muslim unity, the Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It stipulated that in councils and in the imperial legislature, for the number of reserved seats to be in excess of their relative population (25 percent of the Indian population), and that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (`separate electorates').
[10] How does the Constitution of India describe India as?
A.
A federation of States and Union Territories
B.
A Union of States
C.
Bharatvarsh
D.
A federated nation
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern and contemporary Republic of India and it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document. The Constitution declares India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them.
[11] Preventive detention means -
A.
detention for interrogation
B.
detention after interrogation
C.
detention without interrogation
D.
detention for cognisable offence
Ans:
detention without interrogation
Explanation :
Preventive detention is an imprisonment that is putatively justified for non-punitive purposes. In contrast to this, under preventive detention the government can imprison a person for some time without a criminal charge. It means that if the government feels that a person being at liberty can be a threat to the law and order or the unity and integrity of the nation, it can detain or arrest that person to prevent him from doing this possible harm.
[12] Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by—
A.
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
B.
Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Ans:
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
Q.29) not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy'. The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to -
[13] As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to —
A.
Money Bill
B.
Bill related to declaration of emergency in a part or whole of the country
C.
Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights
D.
All of the above
Ans:
Money Bill
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
[4] On the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list, laws may be enacted by the –
A.
States and the Union
B.
Union alone
C.
States alone
D.
States and the Union territories
Ans:
States and the Union
Explanation :
The Concurrent List contains subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India under these subjects.
[5] Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution?
A.
Estate Duty
B.
Sales Tax
C.
Taxes on Railway Fares and Freights
D.
Corporation Tax
Ans:
Corporation Tax
Explanation :
The authority to levy a tax is derived from the Constitution of India which allocates the power to levy various taxes between the Centre and the State. Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, distributes legislative powers including taxation, between the Parliament of India and the State Legislature. Taxes of Central government under constitutionally established scheme of taxation are: taxes on income other than agricultural income; duties of customs including export duties; corporation tax; taxes on capital value of assets, exclusive of agricultural land, of individuals and companies, taxes on capital of companies; estate duty in respect of property other than agricultural land, etc.
[6] The Presidential Government operates on the principle of –
A.
Division of Powers between Centre and Slates
B.
Centralisation of Powers
C.
Balance of Powers
D.
Separation of Powers
Ans:
Separation of Powers
Explanation :
In democratic systems of governance based on the trias politjca, a fundamental parallel and a fundamental difference exists between presidential systems and constitutional monarchic parliamentary system of government. The parallel is that the three branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial) exist largely independent of each other, with their own prerogatives, domains of activity, and exercises of control over each other. In presidential systems, the incumbent of the Head- of-state is elected to office and, after transfer of power, appoints his administration (like in the United States, with unitary executive) or a government, headed by a prime minister
[7] Most important safeguard of liberty is –
A.
bold and impartial judiciary
B.
well-knit party system
C.
decentralisation of power
D.
declaration of rights
Ans:
bold and impartial judiciary
Explanation :
Liberty is the quality individuals have to control their own actions. Sociologists define the active exercise of freedom and rights as essential to liberty. There must be an independent and impartial judiciary for the protection and preservation and individual liberty. The judiciary must be independent of executive and legislative control.
[8] Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to Indian citizens only?
A.
Equality before law
B.
Protection of life and personal liberty against any action without authority of law
C.
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
D.
Freedom of religion
Ans:
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Explanation :
Some fundamental rights apply for persons of any nationality whereas others are available only to the citizens of India. The right to life and personal liberty is available to all people and so is the right to freedom of religion. On the other hand, freedoms of speech and expression and freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country are reserved to citizens alone, including non-resident Indian citizens. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the State from discriminating against anyone in matters of employment on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, place of residence or any of them.
[9] Which of the following Act introduced separate electorates (communal representation) for Muslims?
A.
1892 Act
B.
Act of 1909
C.
Reforms of 1919
D.
Government of India Act of 1935
Ans:
Act of 1909
Explanation :
To divide the Hindu-Muslim unity, the Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It stipulated that in councils and in the imperial legislature, for the number of reserved seats to be in excess of their relative population (25 percent of the Indian population), and that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (`separate electorates').
[10] How does the Constitution of India describe India as?
A.
A federation of States and Union Territories
B.
A Union of States
C.
Bharatvarsh
D.
A federated nation
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern and contemporary Republic of India and it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document. The Constitution declares India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them.
[11] Preventive detention means -
A.
detention for interrogation
B.
detention after interrogation
C.
detention without interrogation
D.
detention for cognisable offence
Ans:
detention without interrogation
Explanation :
Preventive detention is an imprisonment that is putatively justified for non-punitive purposes. In contrast to this, under preventive detention the government can imprison a person for some time without a criminal charge. It means that if the government feels that a person being at liberty can be a threat to the law and order or the unity and integrity of the nation, it can detain or arrest that person to prevent him from doing this possible harm.
[12] Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by—
A.
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
B.
Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Ans:
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
Q.29) not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy'. The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to -
[13] As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to —
A.
Money Bill
B.
Bill related to declaration of emergency in a part or whole of the country
C.
Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights
D.
All of the above
Ans:
Money Bill
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
The authority to levy a tax is derived from the Constitution of India which allocates the power to levy various taxes between the Centre and the State. Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, distributes legislative powers including taxation, between the Parliament of India and the State Legislature. Taxes of Central government under constitutionally established scheme of taxation are: taxes on income other than agricultural income; duties of customs including export duties; corporation tax; taxes on capital value of assets, exclusive of agricultural land, of individuals and companies, taxes on capital of companies; estate duty in respect of property other than agricultural land, etc.
[6] The Presidential Government operates on the principle of –
A.
Division of Powers between Centre and Slates
B.
Centralisation of Powers
C.
Balance of Powers
D.
Separation of Powers
Ans:
Separation of Powers
Explanation :
In democratic systems of governance based on the trias politjca, a fundamental parallel and a fundamental difference exists between presidential systems and constitutional monarchic parliamentary system of government. The parallel is that the three branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial) exist largely independent of each other, with their own prerogatives, domains of activity, and exercises of control over each other. In presidential systems, the incumbent of the Head- of-state is elected to office and, after transfer of power, appoints his administration (like in the United States, with unitary executive) or a government, headed by a prime minister
[7] Most important safeguard of liberty is –
A.
bold and impartial judiciary
B.
well-knit party system
C.
decentralisation of power
D.
declaration of rights
Ans:
bold and impartial judiciary
Explanation :
Liberty is the quality individuals have to control their own actions. Sociologists define the active exercise of freedom and rights as essential to liberty. There must be an independent and impartial judiciary for the protection and preservation and individual liberty. The judiciary must be independent of executive and legislative control.
[8] Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to Indian citizens only?
A.
Equality before law
B.
Protection of life and personal liberty against any action without authority of law
C.
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
D.
Freedom of religion
Ans:
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Explanation :
Some fundamental rights apply for persons of any nationality whereas others are available only to the citizens of India. The right to life and personal liberty is available to all people and so is the right to freedom of religion. On the other hand, freedoms of speech and expression and freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country are reserved to citizens alone, including non-resident Indian citizens. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the State from discriminating against anyone in matters of employment on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, place of residence or any of them.
[9] Which of the following Act introduced separate electorates (communal representation) for Muslims?
A.
1892 Act
B.
Act of 1909
C.
Reforms of 1919
D.
Government of India Act of 1935
Ans:
Act of 1909
Explanation :
To divide the Hindu-Muslim unity, the Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It stipulated that in councils and in the imperial legislature, for the number of reserved seats to be in excess of their relative population (25 percent of the Indian population), and that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (`separate electorates').
[10] How does the Constitution of India describe India as?
A.
A federation of States and Union Territories
B.
A Union of States
C.
Bharatvarsh
D.
A federated nation
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern and contemporary Republic of India and it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document. The Constitution declares India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them.
[11] Preventive detention means -
A.
detention for interrogation
B.
detention after interrogation
C.
detention without interrogation
D.
detention for cognisable offence
Ans:
detention without interrogation
Explanation :
Preventive detention is an imprisonment that is putatively justified for non-punitive purposes. In contrast to this, under preventive detention the government can imprison a person for some time without a criminal charge. It means that if the government feels that a person being at liberty can be a threat to the law and order or the unity and integrity of the nation, it can detain or arrest that person to prevent him from doing this possible harm.
[12] Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by—
A.
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
B.
Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Ans:
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
Q.29) not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy'. The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to -
[13] As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to —
A.
Money Bill
B.
Bill related to declaration of emergency in a part or whole of the country
C.
Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights
D.
All of the above
Ans:
Money Bill
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
Liberty is the quality individuals have to control their own actions. Sociologists define the active exercise of freedom and rights as essential to liberty. There must be an independent and impartial judiciary for the protection and preservation and individual liberty. The judiciary must be independent of executive and legislative control.
[8] Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to Indian citizens only?
A.
Equality before law
B.
Protection of life and personal liberty against any action without authority of law
C.
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
D.
Freedom of religion
Ans:
Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Explanation :
Some fundamental rights apply for persons of any nationality whereas others are available only to the citizens of India. The right to life and personal liberty is available to all people and so is the right to freedom of religion. On the other hand, freedoms of speech and expression and freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country are reserved to citizens alone, including non-resident Indian citizens. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the State from discriminating against anyone in matters of employment on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, place of residence or any of them.
[9] Which of the following Act introduced separate electorates (communal representation) for Muslims?
A.
1892 Act
B.
Act of 1909
C.
Reforms of 1919
D.
Government of India Act of 1935
Ans:
Act of 1909
Explanation :
To divide the Hindu-Muslim unity, the Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It stipulated that in councils and in the imperial legislature, for the number of reserved seats to be in excess of their relative population (25 percent of the Indian population), and that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (`separate electorates').
[10] How does the Constitution of India describe India as?
A.
A federation of States and Union Territories
B.
A Union of States
C.
Bharatvarsh
D.
A federated nation
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern and contemporary Republic of India and it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document. The Constitution declares India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them.
[11] Preventive detention means -
A.
detention for interrogation
B.
detention after interrogation
C.
detention without interrogation
D.
detention for cognisable offence
Ans:
detention without interrogation
Explanation :
Preventive detention is an imprisonment that is putatively justified for non-punitive purposes. In contrast to this, under preventive detention the government can imprison a person for some time without a criminal charge. It means that if the government feels that a person being at liberty can be a threat to the law and order or the unity and integrity of the nation, it can detain or arrest that person to prevent him from doing this possible harm.
[12] Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by—
A.
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
B.
Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Ans:
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
Q.29) not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy'. The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to -
[13] As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to —
A.
Money Bill
B.
Bill related to declaration of emergency in a part or whole of the country
C.
Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights
D.
All of the above
Ans:
Money Bill
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
To divide the Hindu-Muslim unity, the Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It stipulated that in councils and in the imperial legislature, for the number of reserved seats to be in excess of their relative population (25 percent of the Indian population), and that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (`separate electorates').
[10] How does the Constitution of India describe India as?
A.
A federation of States and Union Territories
B.
A Union of States
C.
Bharatvarsh
D.
A federated nation
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern and contemporary Republic of India and it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document. The Constitution declares India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them.
[11] Preventive detention means -
A.
detention for interrogation
B.
detention after interrogation
C.
detention without interrogation
D.
detention for cognisable offence
Ans:
detention without interrogation
Explanation :
Preventive detention is an imprisonment that is putatively justified for non-punitive purposes. In contrast to this, under preventive detention the government can imprison a person for some time without a criminal charge. It means that if the government feels that a person being at liberty can be a threat to the law and order or the unity and integrity of the nation, it can detain or arrest that person to prevent him from doing this possible harm.
[12] Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by—
A.
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
B.
Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Ans:
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
Q.29) not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy'. The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to -
[13] As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to —
A.
Money Bill
B.
Bill related to declaration of emergency in a part or whole of the country
C.
Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights
D.
All of the above
Ans:
Money Bill
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
Preventive detention is an imprisonment that is putatively justified for non-punitive purposes. In contrast to this, under preventive detention the government can imprison a person for some time without a criminal charge. It means that if the government feels that a person being at liberty can be a threat to the law and order or the unity and integrity of the nation, it can detain or arrest that person to prevent him from doing this possible harm.
[12] Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by—
A.
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
B.
Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Ans:
Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
Q.29) not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy'. The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to -
[13] As per the constitutional provisions. The President of India enjoys the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto. However none of these can be applied on case of giving assent to —
A.
Money Bill
B.
Bill related to declaration of emergency in a part or whole of the country
C.
Bill related to suspension of any of the fundamental rights
D.
All of the above
Ans:
Money Bill
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
As per the Constitutional provisions, The president of India cannot use the power of absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto in case of giving assent to the Money Bill.
[14] Who votes in the election of Vice President of India?
A.
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B.
All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies
C.
Elected MPs and MLAs
D.
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Ans:
All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Explanation :
All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice—President of India.
[15] Political liberty implies –
A.
people's control over the government
B.
free political activities of the people
C.
cooperation between politics and democracy
D.
voters can make and unmake their government
Ans:
free political activities of the people
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
Political liberty is the state or condition of those who are invested with the right effectually to share in framing and conducting the government under which they are politically organized. In other words, it means freedom in the exercise of political activities.
[16] Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
D.
The President
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session. The same article adds that he may from time to time – • prorogue the Houses or either House; • dissolve the House of the People
[17] Panchayati Raj is based on the principles of -
A.
decentralisation
B.
deconcentration
C.
decmocratic centralization
D.
democratic decentralization
Ans:
democratic decentralization
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
The principle of democratic decentralisation is very important and forms the basis of Panchayati Raj.
[18] Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A.
Santhanam Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta. Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
Ans:
Santhanam Committee
Explanation :
The santhanam Committee Report 1964 defines corruption as a complex problem having roots and ramifications in society as a whole.
[19] Who finally approves the draft Five-Year-Plan?
A.
Planning Commission
B.
President
C.
National Development Council
D.
Parliament and State Legislatures
Ans:
National Development Council
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
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[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on August 6, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies In all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The Council comprises the Prime Minister,. the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
[20] Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the –
A.
Minister for Planning and Development
B.
Home Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Prime Minister
Explanation :
The composition of the Commission has undergone a lot of change since its inception. With the Prime Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the commission has a nominated Deputy Chairman, who is given the rank of a full Cabinet Minister. Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is presently the Depuly Chairman of the Commission.
[21] Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Directive Principles of state policy
C.
Emergency provisions
D.
Preamble to the constitution
Ans:
Directive Principles of state policy
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
[22] The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
A.
Political Democracy
B.
Social Democracy
C.
Canadian Democracy
D.
Social and Economic Democracy
Ans:
Social and Economic Democracy
Explanation :
Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.
[23] Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code.
B.
The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections.
C.
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
D.
The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Ans:
The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
0
[24] Sarkaria Commission was set up to review -
A.
the relation between the President and the Prime Minister
B.
the relation between the legislative and the executive
C.
the relations between the executive and the judiciary
D.
the relations between the Union and the State.
Ans:
the relations between the Union and the State.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
[25] To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court of India
D.
None of these
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Explanation :
Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.