[1] In whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament?
A.
The Speaker
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
The Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
D.
The Council of Ministers
Ans:
The Prime Minister
Explanation :
The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with the Prime Minister. Article 85 of Indian constitution states that the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
[2] Which of the following statements best reflects the `socialist' feature of the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
There are no unreasonable restrictions on how the citizens express their thoughts
B.
The traditional social inequalities have to be abolished
C.
Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities
D.
No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior
Ans:
Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities
Explanation :
Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities. According to the Preamble of Indian constitution the rules and regulations has been made to lake the land and industries under the government authorities to remove the socio-economic difference or inequalities. Provision has been made to fulfill the basic necessities of all and equal pay provision for equal work.
[3] In the Constitution of India the term 'federal' -
A.
Figures in the preamble
B.
Figures in the part-III
C.
Figures in the Article 368
D.
Does not figure anywhere
Ans:
Does not figure anywhere
Explanation :
‘Federal’ word is not mentioned in the constitution.
[4] According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include -
A.
Chief Presidency Magistrate
B.
Sessions Judge
C.
Tribunal Judge
D.
Chief Justice of a Small Cause Court
Ans:
Tribunal Judge
Explanation :
According to Article 236, the expression district judge includes judge of a city Civil Court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a Small Cause Court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge, additional sessions judge and assistant sessions judge.
[5] Censorship of the press is -
A.
Prohibited by the Constitution
B.
Judged by test of reasonableness
C.
Restriction on freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19
D.
Specified in Article 31 of the Indian Constitution
Ans:
Judged by test of reasonableness
Explanation :
Censorship of the press is Judged by test of reasonableness.
[6] When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by –
A.
a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament
B.
the Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.
the Deputy Chairman of Raj aya Sabha
D.
the Chief Justice of India
Ans:
the Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Parliament enacted the "President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969" which provides that, in the event of occurrence of vacancy in the office of both the President and the Vice-President, the Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available shall discharge the functions until a new President is elected.
[7] The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is –
A.
Estimates Committee
B.
Select Committee
C.
Public Accounts Committee
D.
None of these
Ans:
Public Accounts Committee
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India, for the auditing of the expenditure of the Government of India. Its chief function is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation. None of the 22 members shall be a minister in the government.
[8] Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
A.
The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha
C.
Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
D.
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
[9] What are the 'residuary powers'?
A.
Powers which are enumerated in the State List
B.
Powers which are included in the Union List
C.
Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List
D.
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Ans:
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Explanation :
Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
[10] The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be:
A.
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
B.
Seven
C.
Three
D.
One-third of the total strength of the court
Ans:
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as "Presidential Reference" and is recognized as the `Advisory jurisdiction' of the Court. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
[11] Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court:
A.
is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty
B.
settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India
C.
interprets the Constitution
D.
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
[12] Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Due process of Law
C.
Procedure established by law
D.
Conventions
Ans:
Procedure established by law
Explanation :
Judicial Review is based on procedure established by law.
[13] The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by -
A.
Simple majority of the Parliament
B.
Two-third majority of the Parliament
C.
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with the Prime Minister. Article 85 of Indian constitution states that the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its lasting sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
[2] Which of the following statements best reflects the `socialist' feature of the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
There are no unreasonable restrictions on how the citizens express their thoughts
B.
The traditional social inequalities have to be abolished
C.
Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities
D.
No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior
Ans:
Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities
Explanation :
Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities. According to the Preamble of Indian constitution the rules and regulations has been made to lake the land and industries under the government authorities to remove the socio-economic difference or inequalities. Provision has been made to fulfill the basic necessities of all and equal pay provision for equal work.
[3] In the Constitution of India the term 'federal' -
A.
Figures in the preamble
B.
Figures in the part-III
C.
Figures in the Article 368
D.
Does not figure anywhere
Ans:
Does not figure anywhere
Explanation :
‘Federal’ word is not mentioned in the constitution.
[4] According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include -
A.
Chief Presidency Magistrate
B.
Sessions Judge
C.
Tribunal Judge
D.
Chief Justice of a Small Cause Court
Ans:
Tribunal Judge
Explanation :
According to Article 236, the expression district judge includes judge of a city Civil Court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a Small Cause Court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge, additional sessions judge and assistant sessions judge.
[5] Censorship of the press is -
A.
Prohibited by the Constitution
B.
Judged by test of reasonableness
C.
Restriction on freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19
D.
Specified in Article 31 of the Indian Constitution
Ans:
Judged by test of reasonableness
Explanation :
Censorship of the press is Judged by test of reasonableness.
[6] When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by –
A.
a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament
B.
the Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.
the Deputy Chairman of Raj aya Sabha
D.
the Chief Justice of India
Ans:
the Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Parliament enacted the "President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969" which provides that, in the event of occurrence of vacancy in the office of both the President and the Vice-President, the Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available shall discharge the functions until a new President is elected.
[7] The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is –
A.
Estimates Committee
B.
Select Committee
C.
Public Accounts Committee
D.
None of these
Ans:
Public Accounts Committee
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India, for the auditing of the expenditure of the Government of India. Its chief function is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation. None of the 22 members shall be a minister in the government.
[8] Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
A.
The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha
C.
Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
D.
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
[9] What are the 'residuary powers'?
A.
Powers which are enumerated in the State List
B.
Powers which are included in the Union List
C.
Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List
D.
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Ans:
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Explanation :
Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
[10] The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be:
A.
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
B.
Seven
C.
Three
D.
One-third of the total strength of the court
Ans:
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as "Presidential Reference" and is recognized as the `Advisory jurisdiction' of the Court. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
[11] Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court:
A.
is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty
B.
settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India
C.
interprets the Constitution
D.
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
[12] Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Due process of Law
C.
Procedure established by law
D.
Conventions
Ans:
Procedure established by law
Explanation :
Judicial Review is based on procedure established by law.
[13] The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by -
A.
Simple majority of the Parliament
B.
Two-third majority of the Parliament
C.
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
‘Federal’ word is not mentioned in the constitution.
[4] According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include -
A.
Chief Presidency Magistrate
B.
Sessions Judge
C.
Tribunal Judge
D.
Chief Justice of a Small Cause Court
Ans:
Tribunal Judge
Explanation :
According to Article 236, the expression district judge includes judge of a city Civil Court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a Small Cause Court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge, additional sessions judge and assistant sessions judge.
[5] Censorship of the press is -
A.
Prohibited by the Constitution
B.
Judged by test of reasonableness
C.
Restriction on freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19
D.
Specified in Article 31 of the Indian Constitution
Ans:
Judged by test of reasonableness
Explanation :
Censorship of the press is Judged by test of reasonableness.
[6] When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by –
A.
a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament
B.
the Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.
the Deputy Chairman of Raj aya Sabha
D.
the Chief Justice of India
Ans:
the Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Parliament enacted the "President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969" which provides that, in the event of occurrence of vacancy in the office of both the President and the Vice-President, the Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available shall discharge the functions until a new President is elected.
[7] The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is –
A.
Estimates Committee
B.
Select Committee
C.
Public Accounts Committee
D.
None of these
Ans:
Public Accounts Committee
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India, for the auditing of the expenditure of the Government of India. Its chief function is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation. None of the 22 members shall be a minister in the government.
[8] Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
A.
The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha
C.
Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
D.
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
[9] What are the 'residuary powers'?
A.
Powers which are enumerated in the State List
B.
Powers which are included in the Union List
C.
Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List
D.
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Ans:
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Explanation :
Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
[10] The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be:
A.
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
B.
Seven
C.
Three
D.
One-third of the total strength of the court
Ans:
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as "Presidential Reference" and is recognized as the `Advisory jurisdiction' of the Court. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
[11] Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court:
A.
is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty
B.
settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India
C.
interprets the Constitution
D.
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
[12] Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Due process of Law
C.
Procedure established by law
D.
Conventions
Ans:
Procedure established by law
Explanation :
Judicial Review is based on procedure established by law.
[13] The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by -
A.
Simple majority of the Parliament
B.
Two-third majority of the Parliament
C.
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
Censorship of the press is Judged by test of reasonableness.
[6] When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by –
A.
a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament
B.
the Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.
the Deputy Chairman of Raj aya Sabha
D.
the Chief Justice of India
Ans:
the Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Parliament enacted the "President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969" which provides that, in the event of occurrence of vacancy in the office of both the President and the Vice-President, the Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available shall discharge the functions until a new President is elected.
[7] The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is –
A.
Estimates Committee
B.
Select Committee
C.
Public Accounts Committee
D.
None of these
Ans:
Public Accounts Committee
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India, for the auditing of the expenditure of the Government of India. Its chief function is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation. None of the 22 members shall be a minister in the government.
[8] Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
A.
The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha
C.
Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
D.
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
[9] What are the 'residuary powers'?
A.
Powers which are enumerated in the State List
B.
Powers which are included in the Union List
C.
Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List
D.
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Ans:
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Explanation :
Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
[10] The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be:
A.
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
B.
Seven
C.
Three
D.
One-third of the total strength of the court
Ans:
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as "Presidential Reference" and is recognized as the `Advisory jurisdiction' of the Court. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
[11] Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court:
A.
is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty
B.
settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India
C.
interprets the Constitution
D.
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
[12] Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Due process of Law
C.
Procedure established by law
D.
Conventions
Ans:
Procedure established by law
Explanation :
Judicial Review is based on procedure established by law.
[13] The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by -
A.
Simple majority of the Parliament
B.
Two-third majority of the Parliament
C.
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India, for the auditing of the expenditure of the Government of India. Its chief function is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation. None of the 22 members shall be a minister in the government.
[8] Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
A.
The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha
C.
Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
D.
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
[9] What are the 'residuary powers'?
A.
Powers which are enumerated in the State List
B.
Powers which are included in the Union List
C.
Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List
D.
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Ans:
Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Explanation :
Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
[10] The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be:
A.
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
B.
Seven
C.
Three
D.
One-third of the total strength of the court
Ans:
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as "Presidential Reference" and is recognized as the `Advisory jurisdiction' of the Court. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
[11] Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court:
A.
is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty
B.
settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India
C.
interprets the Constitution
D.
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
[12] Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Due process of Law
C.
Procedure established by law
D.
Conventions
Ans:
Procedure established by law
Explanation :
Judicial Review is based on procedure established by law.
[13] The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by -
A.
Simple majority of the Parliament
B.
Two-third majority of the Parliament
C.
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
[10] The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be:
A.
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
B.
Seven
C.
Three
D.
One-third of the total strength of the court
Ans:
One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as "Presidential Reference" and is recognized as the `Advisory jurisdiction' of the Court. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
[11] Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court:
A.
is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty
B.
settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India
C.
interprets the Constitution
D.
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
[12] Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Due process of Law
C.
Procedure established by law
D.
Conventions
Ans:
Procedure established by law
Explanation :
Judicial Review is based on procedure established by law.
[13] The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by -
A.
Simple majority of the Parliament
B.
Two-third majority of the Parliament
C.
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
[12] Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Due process of Law
C.
Procedure established by law
D.
Conventions
Ans:
Procedure established by law
Explanation :
Judicial Review is based on procedure established by law.
[13] The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in he constitution can be amended by -
A.
Simple majority of the Parliament
B.
Two-third majority of the Parliament
C.
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
Power of Union Judiciary can be amended by two-third majority of the Parliament and the majority of states.
[14] In India who is the executive head of the state?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chief justice of Supreme Court
D.
The Governor
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
[15] In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the -
A.
Support of armed forces
B.
Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C.
Confidence of Lok Sabha
D.
Support of the people
Ans:
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
[16] Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Freedom
C.
Cultural and Educational Rights
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Freedom
Explanation :
Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years "The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
[17] The state possesses –
A.
only external sovereignty
B.
only internal sovereignty
C.
both internal and external sovereignty
D.
neither external nor internal sovereignty
Ans:
both internal and external sovereignty
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
[18] India is a republic because —
A.
it is democratic country
B.
It is a parliamentary democracy
C.
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
D.
All of these
Ans:
the head of the state is elected for a definite period
Explanation :
India is a republic because India elects its supreme head. It is called a republic because of the applicable definition of a republic: a form of government in which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of the people whom they represent.
[19] The provisional President of the Constituent Assembly was –
A.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly while B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
[20] Which one of the following is not the technique of the balance of power?
A.
Amassing of weapons
B.
Seizing of territory
C.
Methods of persuasion
D.
Creating of buffer states
Ans:
Methods of persuasion
Explanation :
Methods of persuasion are not the technique of the balance of power.
[21] Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Prime Minister of India
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
[22] Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development?
A.
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
B.
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
C.
Department of Technical Education
D.
Department of women and child development
Ans:
Department of women and child development
Explanation :
Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
[23] Who decides the office of profit?
A.
President and Governor
B.
Union Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
President and Governor
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
[24] The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within-
A.
90 days
B.
6 months
C.
One year
D.
within the period decided by the Parliament
Ans:
6 months
Explanation :
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within 6 months.
[25] By which of the following can the President of India be impeached?
A.
The Lok Sabha
B.
The Parliament
C.
The Chief Justice of India
D.
The Prime Minister
Ans:
The Parliament
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Explanation :
By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.