[1] In India, the first municipal corporation was set up in which one of the following -
A.
Calcutta
B.
Madras
C.
Bombay
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Madras
Explanation :
In 1687, the first municipal corporation in India was set up at Madras during the British rule period. The Chennai Municipal Corporation (officially the Corporation of Chennai), formerly known as the Corporation of Madras, is the civic body that governs the city of Chennai (formerly Madras), India. Inaugurated on September 29, 1688, under a Royal Charter issued by King James 1L on December 30, 1687 as the Corporation of Madras, it is the oldest municipal body of the Commonwealth of Nations outside Great Britain. It is headed by a mayor, who presides over 200 councilors each or whom represents one of the 200 wards of the city. It is also the second oldest corporation in the world.
[2] The First Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
S.P. Sen Verma
B.
Dr. Nagendra Singh
C.
K.V.K. Sundram
D.
Sukumar Sen
Ans:
Sukumar Sen
Explanation :
Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951-52 and in 1957. He also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan.
[3] In relation to offences described under Section 175, Section 178, Section 179, Section 180 or Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code, the Human Rights Commission is to be deemed –
A.
Criminal Court
B.
Civil Court
C.
Revenue Court
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Civil Court
Explanation :
In relation to offences described under Section 175, Section 178, Section 180 or Section 228 of the Indian panel code, the human rights commission is to deemed civil court.
[4] The Basic Structure of our Constitution was proclaimed by the Supreme Court in –
A.
Keshvananda Bharati Case
B.
Golak Nath Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
Gopalan Case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharati Case
Explanation :
The basic structure doctrine was first articulated by Justice Hans Raj Khanna in the landmark decision of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (case citation: AIR 1973 SC 1461). Previously, the Supreme Court had held that the power of parliament to amend the constitution was unfettered. However, in this landmark ruling, the court adjudicated that while parliament has "wide" powers, it did not have the power to destroy or emasculate the basic elements or fundamental features of the constitution.
[5] Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of –
A.
Centralisation
B.
Decentralisation
C.
Both of these
D.
None of these
Ans:
Decentralisation
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is an important feature of Indian polity ensuring direct participation of common people (Article 243 G - 243 H) in decision making. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of Decentralisation.
[6] Which is an example of direct democracy in India?
A.
Zila Panchayat
B.
Nagar Panchayat
C.
Gram Sabha
D.
Kshetra Panchayat
Ans:
Gram Sabha
Explanation :
The lowest ladder of the Panchayati Raj is Gram Sabha. Gram Sabha is the General Body of the Village Panchayat and consists of all the eligible voters in the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat which extend over a village or a group of villages
[7] Which Article of the Indian Con-stitution abolishes "Untouch-ability"?
A.
14
B.
15
C.
16
D.
17
Ans:
17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. It says that the practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.
[8] A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying –
A.
Article 360
B.
Article 361
C.
Article 370
D.
Article 371
Ans:
Article 360
Explanation :
If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared a Such a situation had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
[9] Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words - 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble?
A.
28th
B.
40th
C.
42nd
D.
52nd
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity "and integrity" of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
[10] The convention that "once a speaker always a speaker" is followed in –
A.
UK
B.
USA
C.
France
D.
India
Ans:
UK
Explanation :
The British Speaker is elected at the beginning of the Parliament by and from among the members of the House of Commons. If the Speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the house and is willing to be re-elected, he can do so, usually, he is re-elected as many times as he wants. A change of party does not make any difference. He is elected unanimously by the house. So in Great Britain there goes a saying, "Once a speaker always a speaker."
[11] Indian Penal Code came into operation in –
A.
1858
B.
1860
C.
1859
D.
1862
Ans:
1862
Explanation :
Indian Penal Code is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code, intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. It was drafted in 1860 and came into force in colonial India during the British Raj in 1862. It has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions.
[12] How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
A.
395
B.
396
C.
398
D.
399
Ans:
395
Explanation :
It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments. Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
[13] 'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of –
A.
Ireland
B.
United States
C.
India
D.
Britain
Ans:
Britain
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
In 1687, the first municipal corporation in India was set up at Madras during the British rule period. The Chennai Municipal Corporation (officially the Corporation of Chennai), formerly known as the Corporation of Madras, is the civic body that governs the city of Chennai (formerly Madras), India. Inaugurated on September 29, 1688, under a Royal Charter issued by King James 1L on December 30, 1687 as the Corporation of Madras, it is the oldest municipal body of the Commonwealth of Nations outside Great Britain. It is headed by a mayor, who presides over 200 councilors each or whom represents one of the 200 wards of the city. It is also the second oldest corporation in the world.
[2] The First Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
S.P. Sen Verma
B.
Dr. Nagendra Singh
C.
K.V.K. Sundram
D.
Sukumar Sen
Ans:
Sukumar Sen
Explanation :
Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951-52 and in 1957. He also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan.
[3] In relation to offences described under Section 175, Section 178, Section 179, Section 180 or Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code, the Human Rights Commission is to be deemed –
A.
Criminal Court
B.
Civil Court
C.
Revenue Court
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Civil Court
Explanation :
In relation to offences described under Section 175, Section 178, Section 180 or Section 228 of the Indian panel code, the human rights commission is to deemed civil court.
[4] The Basic Structure of our Constitution was proclaimed by the Supreme Court in –
A.
Keshvananda Bharati Case
B.
Golak Nath Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
Gopalan Case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharati Case
Explanation :
The basic structure doctrine was first articulated by Justice Hans Raj Khanna in the landmark decision of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (case citation: AIR 1973 SC 1461). Previously, the Supreme Court had held that the power of parliament to amend the constitution was unfettered. However, in this landmark ruling, the court adjudicated that while parliament has "wide" powers, it did not have the power to destroy or emasculate the basic elements or fundamental features of the constitution.
[5] Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of –
A.
Centralisation
B.
Decentralisation
C.
Both of these
D.
None of these
Ans:
Decentralisation
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is an important feature of Indian polity ensuring direct participation of common people (Article 243 G - 243 H) in decision making. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of Decentralisation.
[6] Which is an example of direct democracy in India?
A.
Zila Panchayat
B.
Nagar Panchayat
C.
Gram Sabha
D.
Kshetra Panchayat
Ans:
Gram Sabha
Explanation :
The lowest ladder of the Panchayati Raj is Gram Sabha. Gram Sabha is the General Body of the Village Panchayat and consists of all the eligible voters in the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat which extend over a village or a group of villages
[7] Which Article of the Indian Con-stitution abolishes "Untouch-ability"?
A.
14
B.
15
C.
16
D.
17
Ans:
17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. It says that the practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.
[8] A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying –
A.
Article 360
B.
Article 361
C.
Article 370
D.
Article 371
Ans:
Article 360
Explanation :
If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared a Such a situation had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
[9] Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words - 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble?
A.
28th
B.
40th
C.
42nd
D.
52nd
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity "and integrity" of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
[10] The convention that "once a speaker always a speaker" is followed in –
A.
UK
B.
USA
C.
France
D.
India
Ans:
UK
Explanation :
The British Speaker is elected at the beginning of the Parliament by and from among the members of the House of Commons. If the Speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the house and is willing to be re-elected, he can do so, usually, he is re-elected as many times as he wants. A change of party does not make any difference. He is elected unanimously by the house. So in Great Britain there goes a saying, "Once a speaker always a speaker."
[11] Indian Penal Code came into operation in –
A.
1858
B.
1860
C.
1859
D.
1862
Ans:
1862
Explanation :
Indian Penal Code is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code, intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. It was drafted in 1860 and came into force in colonial India during the British Raj in 1862. It has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions.
[12] How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
A.
395
B.
396
C.
398
D.
399
Ans:
395
Explanation :
It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments. Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
[13] 'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of –
A.
Ireland
B.
United States
C.
India
D.
Britain
Ans:
Britain
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
In relation to offences described under Section 175, Section 178, Section 180 or Section 228 of the Indian panel code, the human rights commission is to deemed civil court.
[4] The Basic Structure of our Constitution was proclaimed by the Supreme Court in –
A.
Keshvananda Bharati Case
B.
Golak Nath Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
Gopalan Case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharati Case
Explanation :
The basic structure doctrine was first articulated by Justice Hans Raj Khanna in the landmark decision of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (case citation: AIR 1973 SC 1461). Previously, the Supreme Court had held that the power of parliament to amend the constitution was unfettered. However, in this landmark ruling, the court adjudicated that while parliament has "wide" powers, it did not have the power to destroy or emasculate the basic elements or fundamental features of the constitution.
[5] Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of –
A.
Centralisation
B.
Decentralisation
C.
Both of these
D.
None of these
Ans:
Decentralisation
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is an important feature of Indian polity ensuring direct participation of common people (Article 243 G - 243 H) in decision making. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of Decentralisation.
[6] Which is an example of direct democracy in India?
A.
Zila Panchayat
B.
Nagar Panchayat
C.
Gram Sabha
D.
Kshetra Panchayat
Ans:
Gram Sabha
Explanation :
The lowest ladder of the Panchayati Raj is Gram Sabha. Gram Sabha is the General Body of the Village Panchayat and consists of all the eligible voters in the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat which extend over a village or a group of villages
[7] Which Article of the Indian Con-stitution abolishes "Untouch-ability"?
A.
14
B.
15
C.
16
D.
17
Ans:
17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. It says that the practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.
[8] A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying –
A.
Article 360
B.
Article 361
C.
Article 370
D.
Article 371
Ans:
Article 360
Explanation :
If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared a Such a situation had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
[9] Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words - 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble?
A.
28th
B.
40th
C.
42nd
D.
52nd
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity "and integrity" of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
[10] The convention that "once a speaker always a speaker" is followed in –
A.
UK
B.
USA
C.
France
D.
India
Ans:
UK
Explanation :
The British Speaker is elected at the beginning of the Parliament by and from among the members of the House of Commons. If the Speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the house and is willing to be re-elected, he can do so, usually, he is re-elected as many times as he wants. A change of party does not make any difference. He is elected unanimously by the house. So in Great Britain there goes a saying, "Once a speaker always a speaker."
[11] Indian Penal Code came into operation in –
A.
1858
B.
1860
C.
1859
D.
1862
Ans:
1862
Explanation :
Indian Penal Code is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code, intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. It was drafted in 1860 and came into force in colonial India during the British Raj in 1862. It has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions.
[12] How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
A.
395
B.
396
C.
398
D.
399
Ans:
395
Explanation :
It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments. Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
[13] 'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of –
A.
Ireland
B.
United States
C.
India
D.
Britain
Ans:
Britain
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj is an important feature of Indian polity ensuring direct participation of common people (Article 243 G - 243 H) in decision making. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of Decentralisation.
[6] Which is an example of direct democracy in India?
A.
Zila Panchayat
B.
Nagar Panchayat
C.
Gram Sabha
D.
Kshetra Panchayat
Ans:
Gram Sabha
Explanation :
The lowest ladder of the Panchayati Raj is Gram Sabha. Gram Sabha is the General Body of the Village Panchayat and consists of all the eligible voters in the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat which extend over a village or a group of villages
[7] Which Article of the Indian Con-stitution abolishes "Untouch-ability"?
A.
14
B.
15
C.
16
D.
17
Ans:
17
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. It says that the practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.
[8] A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying –
A.
Article 360
B.
Article 361
C.
Article 370
D.
Article 371
Ans:
Article 360
Explanation :
If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared a Such a situation had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
[9] Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words - 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble?
A.
28th
B.
40th
C.
42nd
D.
52nd
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity "and integrity" of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
[10] The convention that "once a speaker always a speaker" is followed in –
A.
UK
B.
USA
C.
France
D.
India
Ans:
UK
Explanation :
The British Speaker is elected at the beginning of the Parliament by and from among the members of the House of Commons. If the Speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the house and is willing to be re-elected, he can do so, usually, he is re-elected as many times as he wants. A change of party does not make any difference. He is elected unanimously by the house. So in Great Britain there goes a saying, "Once a speaker always a speaker."
[11] Indian Penal Code came into operation in –
A.
1858
B.
1860
C.
1859
D.
1862
Ans:
1862
Explanation :
Indian Penal Code is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code, intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. It was drafted in 1860 and came into force in colonial India during the British Raj in 1862. It has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions.
[12] How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
A.
395
B.
396
C.
398
D.
399
Ans:
395
Explanation :
It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments. Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
[13] 'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of –
A.
Ireland
B.
United States
C.
India
D.
Britain
Ans:
Britain
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. It says that the practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.
[8] A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying –
A.
Article 360
B.
Article 361
C.
Article 370
D.
Article 371
Ans:
Article 360
Explanation :
If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared a Such a situation had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
[9] Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words - 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble?
A.
28th
B.
40th
C.
42nd
D.
52nd
Ans:
42nd
Explanation :
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity "and integrity" of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
[10] The convention that "once a speaker always a speaker" is followed in –
A.
UK
B.
USA
C.
France
D.
India
Ans:
UK
Explanation :
The British Speaker is elected at the beginning of the Parliament by and from among the members of the House of Commons. If the Speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the house and is willing to be re-elected, he can do so, usually, he is re-elected as many times as he wants. A change of party does not make any difference. He is elected unanimously by the house. So in Great Britain there goes a saying, "Once a speaker always a speaker."
[11] Indian Penal Code came into operation in –
A.
1858
B.
1860
C.
1859
D.
1862
Ans:
1862
Explanation :
Indian Penal Code is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code, intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. It was drafted in 1860 and came into force in colonial India during the British Raj in 1862. It has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions.
[12] How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
A.
395
B.
396
C.
398
D.
399
Ans:
395
Explanation :
It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments. Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
[13] 'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of –
A.
Ireland
B.
United States
C.
India
D.
Britain
Ans:
Britain
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity "and integrity" of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
[10] The convention that "once a speaker always a speaker" is followed in –
A.
UK
B.
USA
C.
France
D.
India
Ans:
UK
Explanation :
The British Speaker is elected at the beginning of the Parliament by and from among the members of the House of Commons. If the Speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the house and is willing to be re-elected, he can do so, usually, he is re-elected as many times as he wants. A change of party does not make any difference. He is elected unanimously by the house. So in Great Britain there goes a saying, "Once a speaker always a speaker."
[11] Indian Penal Code came into operation in –
A.
1858
B.
1860
C.
1859
D.
1862
Ans:
1862
Explanation :
Indian Penal Code is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code, intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. It was drafted in 1860 and came into force in colonial India during the British Raj in 1862. It has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions.
[12] How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
A.
395
B.
396
C.
398
D.
399
Ans:
395
Explanation :
It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments. Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
[13] 'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of –
A.
Ireland
B.
United States
C.
India
D.
Britain
Ans:
Britain
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
Indian Penal Code is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code, intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. It was drafted in 1860 and came into force in colonial India during the British Raj in 1862. It has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions.
[12] How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
A.
395
B.
396
C.
398
D.
399
Ans:
395
Explanation :
It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments. Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
[13] 'Cabinet system' and 'Collective responsibility' are the contributions of –
A.
Ireland
B.
United States
C.
India
D.
Britain
Ans:
Britain
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
Cabinet system and its collective responsibility is constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the Cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them. This support includes voting for the government in the legislature. In the United Kingdom, the doctrine applies to all members of the government, from members of the cabinet down to Parliamentary Private Secretaries.
[14] In India legal sovereignty is vested with –
A.
the President
B.
the Judiciary
C.
the Cabinet
D.
the Constitution
Ans:
the Constitution
Explanation :
Explanation : Legal sovereignty represents the lawyer's conception of sovereignty. It is associated with the supreme law-making authority in the state. The body which has the power to issue final commands in the form of laws is the legal sovereign in a state. This power may be vested in one person or a body of persons. It may be a king or dictator or parliament. Legal sovereignty is organized and reorganized by constitutional law.
[15] India has adopted a federation of type.
A.
USA
B.
Canadian
C.
Australian
D.
Switzerland
Ans:
Canadian
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
[16] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly. Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court. corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may he, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
[17] Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests?
A.
Guardian bureaucracy
B.
Caste bureaucracy
C.
Patronage bureaucracy
D.
Merit bureaucracy
Ans:
Patronage bureaucracy
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
Patronage System is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
[18] The President of India, who granted his consent, to the Bill of Creation of Uttarakhand State was
A.
R. Venkatraman
B.
K. R. Narayanan
C.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
D.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Ans:
K. R. Narayanan
Explanation :
K.R. Narayanan granted his consent, to the Bill of creation of Uttrakhand state.
[19] "Not to destroy the Government property" is a –
A.
Positive duty
B.
Legal duty
C.
Civil duty
D.
Negative duty
Ans:
Civil duty
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
Civic duty is the responsiblities of a citizen. Such duties expect one to be a good citizen, obey the laws, serve in the military in time of need, pay taxes, be active in community activities that are supportive of something positive. These are the types of things that enable masses of people to live in close proximity and prosper.
[20] Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
B.N. Rao
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The 'Resolution' highlighted the objectives and laid down the 'national goals'. The 'Objective Resolution' passed by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947, ultimately became the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
[21] 'Dual citizenship' is a feature of –
A.
Unitary government
B.
Federal government
C.
Parliamentary government
D.
Presidential government
Ans:
Federal government
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own. Such type of nationality is very common in federal states such as the USA.
[22] Who can impose reasonable restrictions over fundamental rights?
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Parliament
C.
People
D.
Cabinet
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions as necessary for the protection of public interest. They can be enhanced, removed or otherwise altered through a constitutional amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority of each House of Parliament.
[23] Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in –
A.
1950
B.
1949
C.
1951
D.
1952
Ans:
1950
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
At the commencement of the constitution of India, persons domiciled in the territory of India as on 26 November 1949 automatically became Indian citizens by virtue of operation of the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution coming into force. The majority of the constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950.
[24] In which part of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties are enshrined?
A.
IV A
B.
IV B
C.
V
D.
IV
Ans:
IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution in recent times. The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(A) in Part IVA of the constitution of India.
[25] Parliamentary form of Government is also known as :
A.
Responsive Government
B.
Responsible Governmeat
C.
Federal Government
D.
Presidential Government
Ans:
Responsible Governmeat
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.
Explanation :
Responsible government is a conception of a system of government that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability, the foundation of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy. Governments (the equivalent of the executive branch) in Westminster democracies are responsible to parliament rather than to the monarch, or, in a colonial context, to the imperial government. If the parliament is bicameral, then the government is responsible first to the parliament's lower house, which is more numerous, directly elected and thus more representative than the upper house.