[1] The most important feature of Cabinet system of Government is –
A.
Individual responsibility
B.
Collective responsibility
C.
Responsibility to none
D.
Non - responsibility
Ans:
Collective responsibility
Explanation :
A key feature of Cabinet is the concept of collective responsibility, which means that the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of People. It is because of collective responsibility, the cabinet government is also known as the responsible government.
[2] Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by -
A.
President of India
B.
Governor of the State
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
D.
Prime Minister of India
Ans:
President of India
Explanation :
The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
[3] No confidence Motion against the Union Council of Ministers can be initiated–
A.
in the Rajya Sabha only
B.
in the Lok Sabha only
C.
both in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
D.
in the State Assemblies
Ans:
in the Lok Sabha only
Explanation :
Motions of no confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the Council of IVIinisters resigns collectively. The Rajya Sabha has no power over such a motion, and hence no real power over the executive.
[4] The Speaker of the Lok-Sabha has to address his/her letter of resignation to -
A.
Prime Minister of India
B.
President of India
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
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. Such a resolution has to satisfy some conditions like: it should be specific with respect to the charges and it should not contain arguments, inferences, ironical expressions, imputations or defamatory statements, etc. Not only these, discussions should be confined to charges referred to in the resolution.
[5] The members of Estimates Commitee are –
A.
elected from Lok Sabha only
B.
elected from Rajya Sabha only
C.
elected from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D.
nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
elected from Lok Sabha only
Explanation :
Among the Standing Committees, the three Financial Committees - Committees on Estimates, Public Accounts and Public Undertakings - constitute a distinct group as they keep an unremitting vigil over Government expenditure and performance. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, the members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha.
[6] The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
members of both Houses of Parliament
D.
members of Lok Sabha
Ans:
members of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha. He/she is supposed to resign from his/her original party because as a speaker, he/she has to remain impartial.
[7] The Chief Minister is appointed by –
A.
the Governor
B.
the President
C.
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
D.
the Chief Justice of High Court
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an assembly majority, and serves a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
[8] Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
A.
Attorney General of India
B.
Solicitor General of India
C.
Chief Justice of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's Chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76
[9] The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following "statements regarding PESA law is not correct?
A.
PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas
B.
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
C.
PESA protects the interests of the tribals
D.
PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals
Ans:
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
Explanation :
Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is a law enacted by the Government of India to cover the "Scheduled areas" which are not covered in the 73rd amendment or Panchayati Raj Act of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted on 24 December 1996 to enable Gram Sabhas to self-govern their natural resources.
[10] The Panchayati Raj system under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of -
A.
Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland
B.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
C.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
D.
Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Ans:
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
Explanation :
In the history of Panchayati Raj, in India, on 24 April 1993, the Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland. Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.
[11] Who recognizes the political parties in India?
A.
President of India
B.
Election Commission of India
C.
Ministry of Law and Justice
D.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
[12] Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by -
A.
The State Election Commission of respective States
B.
The Law Ministry of Government of India
C.
The Election Commission of India
D.
Election Department of the State Governments
Ans:
The Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
[13] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by –
A.
The Chief Justice of High Court
B.
The President of India
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
Governor of the State
Ans:
The Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
A key feature of Cabinet is the concept of collective responsibility, which means that the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of People. It is because of collective responsibility, the cabinet government is also known as the responsible government.
[2] Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by -
A.
President of India
B.
Governor of the State
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
D.
Prime Minister of India
Ans:
President of India
Explanation :
The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
[3] No confidence Motion against the Union Council of Ministers can be initiated–
A.
in the Rajya Sabha only
B.
in the Lok Sabha only
C.
both in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
D.
in the State Assemblies
Ans:
in the Lok Sabha only
Explanation :
Motions of no confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the Council of IVIinisters resigns collectively. The Rajya Sabha has no power over such a motion, and hence no real power over the executive.
[4] The Speaker of the Lok-Sabha has to address his/her letter of resignation to -
A.
Prime Minister of India
B.
President of India
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
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. Such a resolution has to satisfy some conditions like: it should be specific with respect to the charges and it should not contain arguments, inferences, ironical expressions, imputations or defamatory statements, etc. Not only these, discussions should be confined to charges referred to in the resolution.
[5] The members of Estimates Commitee are –
A.
elected from Lok Sabha only
B.
elected from Rajya Sabha only
C.
elected from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D.
nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
elected from Lok Sabha only
Explanation :
Among the Standing Committees, the three Financial Committees - Committees on Estimates, Public Accounts and Public Undertakings - constitute a distinct group as they keep an unremitting vigil over Government expenditure and performance. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, the members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha.
[6] The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
members of both Houses of Parliament
D.
members of Lok Sabha
Ans:
members of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha. He/she is supposed to resign from his/her original party because as a speaker, he/she has to remain impartial.
[7] The Chief Minister is appointed by –
A.
the Governor
B.
the President
C.
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
D.
the Chief Justice of High Court
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an assembly majority, and serves a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
[8] Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
A.
Attorney General of India
B.
Solicitor General of India
C.
Chief Justice of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's Chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76
[9] The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following "statements regarding PESA law is not correct?
A.
PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas
B.
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
C.
PESA protects the interests of the tribals
D.
PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals
Ans:
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
Explanation :
Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is a law enacted by the Government of India to cover the "Scheduled areas" which are not covered in the 73rd amendment or Panchayati Raj Act of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted on 24 December 1996 to enable Gram Sabhas to self-govern their natural resources.
[10] The Panchayati Raj system under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of -
A.
Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland
B.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
C.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
D.
Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Ans:
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
Explanation :
In the history of Panchayati Raj, in India, on 24 April 1993, the Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland. Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.
[11] Who recognizes the political parties in India?
A.
President of India
B.
Election Commission of India
C.
Ministry of Law and Justice
D.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
[12] Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by -
A.
The State Election Commission of respective States
B.
The Law Ministry of Government of India
C.
The Election Commission of India
D.
Election Department of the State Governments
Ans:
The Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
[13] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by –
A.
The Chief Justice of High Court
B.
The President of India
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
Governor of the State
Ans:
The Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
Motions of no confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the Council of IVIinisters resigns collectively. The Rajya Sabha has no power over such a motion, and hence no real power over the executive.
[4] The Speaker of the Lok-Sabha has to address his/her letter of resignation to -
A.
Prime Minister of India
B.
President of India
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
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. Such a resolution has to satisfy some conditions like: it should be specific with respect to the charges and it should not contain arguments, inferences, ironical expressions, imputations or defamatory statements, etc. Not only these, discussions should be confined to charges referred to in the resolution.
[5] The members of Estimates Commitee are –
A.
elected from Lok Sabha only
B.
elected from Rajya Sabha only
C.
elected from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D.
nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
elected from Lok Sabha only
Explanation :
Among the Standing Committees, the three Financial Committees - Committees on Estimates, Public Accounts and Public Undertakings - constitute a distinct group as they keep an unremitting vigil over Government expenditure and performance. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, the members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha.
[6] The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
members of both Houses of Parliament
D.
members of Lok Sabha
Ans:
members of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha. He/she is supposed to resign from his/her original party because as a speaker, he/she has to remain impartial.
[7] The Chief Minister is appointed by –
A.
the Governor
B.
the President
C.
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
D.
the Chief Justice of High Court
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an assembly majority, and serves a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
[8] Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
A.
Attorney General of India
B.
Solicitor General of India
C.
Chief Justice of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's Chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76
[9] The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following "statements regarding PESA law is not correct?
A.
PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas
B.
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
C.
PESA protects the interests of the tribals
D.
PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals
Ans:
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
Explanation :
Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is a law enacted by the Government of India to cover the "Scheduled areas" which are not covered in the 73rd amendment or Panchayati Raj Act of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted on 24 December 1996 to enable Gram Sabhas to self-govern their natural resources.
[10] The Panchayati Raj system under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of -
A.
Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland
B.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
C.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
D.
Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Ans:
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
Explanation :
In the history of Panchayati Raj, in India, on 24 April 1993, the Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland. Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.
[11] Who recognizes the political parties in India?
A.
President of India
B.
Election Commission of India
C.
Ministry of Law and Justice
D.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
[12] Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by -
A.
The State Election Commission of respective States
B.
The Law Ministry of Government of India
C.
The Election Commission of India
D.
Election Department of the State Governments
Ans:
The Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
[13] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by –
A.
The Chief Justice of High Court
B.
The President of India
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
Governor of the State
Ans:
The Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
Among the Standing Committees, the three Financial Committees - Committees on Estimates, Public Accounts and Public Undertakings - constitute a distinct group as they keep an unremitting vigil over Government expenditure and performance. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, the members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha.
[6] The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
members of both Houses of Parliament
D.
members of Lok Sabha
Ans:
members of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha. He/she is supposed to resign from his/her original party because as a speaker, he/she has to remain impartial.
[7] The Chief Minister is appointed by –
A.
the Governor
B.
the President
C.
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
D.
the Chief Justice of High Court
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an assembly majority, and serves a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
[8] Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
A.
Attorney General of India
B.
Solicitor General of India
C.
Chief Justice of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's Chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76
[9] The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following "statements regarding PESA law is not correct?
A.
PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas
B.
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
C.
PESA protects the interests of the tribals
D.
PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals
Ans:
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
Explanation :
Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is a law enacted by the Government of India to cover the "Scheduled areas" which are not covered in the 73rd amendment or Panchayati Raj Act of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted on 24 December 1996 to enable Gram Sabhas to self-govern their natural resources.
[10] The Panchayati Raj system under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of -
A.
Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland
B.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
C.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
D.
Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Ans:
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
Explanation :
In the history of Panchayati Raj, in India, on 24 April 1993, the Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland. Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.
[11] Who recognizes the political parties in India?
A.
President of India
B.
Election Commission of India
C.
Ministry of Law and Justice
D.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
[12] Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by -
A.
The State Election Commission of respective States
B.
The Law Ministry of Government of India
C.
The Election Commission of India
D.
Election Department of the State Governments
Ans:
The Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
[13] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by –
A.
The Chief Justice of High Court
B.
The President of India
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
Governor of the State
Ans:
The Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an assembly majority, and serves a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
[8] Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it?
A.
Attorney General of India
B.
Solicitor General of India
C.
Chief Justice of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's Chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76
[9] The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following "statements regarding PESA law is not correct?
A.
PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas
B.
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
C.
PESA protects the interests of the tribals
D.
PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals
Ans:
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
Explanation :
Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is a law enacted by the Government of India to cover the "Scheduled areas" which are not covered in the 73rd amendment or Panchayati Raj Act of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted on 24 December 1996 to enable Gram Sabhas to self-govern their natural resources.
[10] The Panchayati Raj system under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of -
A.
Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland
B.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
C.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
D.
Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Ans:
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
Explanation :
In the history of Panchayati Raj, in India, on 24 April 1993, the Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland. Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.
[11] Who recognizes the political parties in India?
A.
President of India
B.
Election Commission of India
C.
Ministry of Law and Justice
D.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
[12] Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by -
A.
The State Election Commission of respective States
B.
The Law Ministry of Government of India
C.
The Election Commission of India
D.
Election Department of the State Governments
Ans:
The Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
[13] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by –
A.
The Chief Justice of High Court
B.
The President of India
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
Governor of the State
Ans:
The Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is a law enacted by the Government of India to cover the "Scheduled areas" which are not covered in the 73rd amendment or Panchayati Raj Act of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted on 24 December 1996 to enable Gram Sabhas to self-govern their natural resources.
[10] The Panchayati Raj system under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of -
A.
Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland
B.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
C.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
D.
Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Ans:
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
Explanation :
In the history of Panchayati Raj, in India, on 24 April 1993, the Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland. Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.
[11] Who recognizes the political parties in India?
A.
President of India
B.
Election Commission of India
C.
Ministry of Law and Justice
D.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
[12] Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by -
A.
The State Election Commission of respective States
B.
The Law Ministry of Government of India
C.
The Election Commission of India
D.
Election Department of the State Governments
Ans:
The Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
[13] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by –
A.
The Chief Justice of High Court
B.
The President of India
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
Governor of the State
Ans:
The Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
[12] Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by -
A.
The State Election Commission of respective States
B.
The Law Ministry of Government of India
C.
The Election Commission of India
D.
Election Department of the State Governments
Ans:
The Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
[13] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by –
A.
The Chief Justice of High Court
B.
The President of India
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
Governor of the State
Ans:
The Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
[14] The Pension of a High Court Judge is charged on the –
A.
Public Accounts of India
B.
Consolidated Fund of the State
C.
Public Accounts of the State
D.
Consolidated Fund of India
Ans:
Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation :
The salary and pensions of a High Court Judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
[15] If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that?
A.
The polling was very poor
B.
The election was for a multi-member constituency.
C.
The elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.
D.
A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Ans:
The polling was very poor
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
[16] Sarkaria Commission was concerned with –
A.
Administrative Reforms
B.
Electoral Reforms
C.
Financial Reforms
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
In the wake of the increasing strain in the Centre-State relations, the Parliament, in June 1983, appointed a Commission under the Chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria these go into details of the Centre-State relations and to recommend measures to make the relation efficient and cooperative. The Commission expressed the need for streamlining the provisions of the Centre-State relations. It suggested the Centre, to begin with, to relax its financial hold over the States and to give them more autonomy in this regard.
[17] Sarkaria Commission was constituted to give its report on –
A.
New pay scales for the government servants
B.
Centre-State relations
C.
Ram Janmabhomi - Bahr" Masjid dispute
D.
Kaveri dispute
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[18] The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in –
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
any High Court
C.
any Sessions Court
D.
any Court of Law within India
Ans:
any Court of Law within India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
[19] The Advocate General in each state is –
A.
appointed by the Governor
B.
appointed by the President
C.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
D.
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Ans:
appointed by the Governor
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the federal or central or union government level. The Governor of each State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
[20] A person cannot contest election from –
A.
more than one constituency
B.
more than two constituencies
C.
more than three constituencies
D.
more than four constituencies
Ans:
more than two constituencies
Explanation :
As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
[21] What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A.
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level
B.
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels.
C.
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
D.
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Ans:
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
[22] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill :
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. Money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha must be adopted by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. If the Rabra Sabha fails to adopt the bill within that period, the it will be declared passed by both the houses of the Parliament. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
[23] What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the –
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Panchayatiraj and Nagarpalika institutions
C.
Legislative Assemblies of the states
D.
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Ans:
Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved; each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[24] The members of the Legislative Assembly are –
A.
indirectly elected
B.
directly elected by the people
C.
partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
D.
mainly nominated
Ans:
directly elected by the people
Explanation :
Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
[25] The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
The Chief Justice of India
Ans:
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Explanation :
According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.