Indian Polity Questions for Competitive Exam – Set 34 | GK Infopedia

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[1] Who among the following was the Finance Minister or India in the Interim Government during 1946- 1947?
A. R K Shanmukham.
B. John Mathai
C. Liaquat Ali Khan
D. Chintamanrao Deshrnukh
Ans: Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation : Liaquat All Khan became the first Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946- 1947

[2] The President of India enjoys emergency powers of -
A. Two types
B. Three types
C. Four types
D. Five types
Ans: Three types
Explanation : The President can declare three types of emergencies:- national, state, financial under articles 352, 356 & 360 in addition to promulgating ordinances under article 123.

[3] The Constitution of India, describes India as –
A. A Federation
B. A quasi-federal
C. Unitary
D. Union of states
Ans: Union of states
Explanation : Article 1 in the Constitution states that India that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates. The territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and any territory that may be acquired.

[4] The concept of "Rule of Law" is a special feature of constitutional system of –
A. Britain
B. U.S.A.
C. France
D. Switzerland
Ans: Britain
Explanation : The Rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution that has been emphasised by A V Dicey and it, therefore, can be considered an important part of British Politics. It involves: the rights of individuals are determined by legal rules and not the arbitrary behaviour of authorities; there can be no punishment unless a court decides there has been a breach of law; and everyone, regardless of your position in society, is subject to the law.

[5] Public Interest Litigation has its origin in —
A. England
B. France
C. USSR
D. USA
Ans: USA
Explanation : Public Interest Litigation (PIL) means litigation for the protection of the Public Interest. It is litigation introduced in a court of law, not by the aggrieved party but by the court itself or by any other private party. It has its origin in USA.

[6] One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of -
A. Privileges
B. Restraints
C. Competition
D. Ideology
Ans: Privileges
Explanation : NEW NCERT Class 11, Political Science, page 45. First step towards bringing about equality is of course ending the formal system of inequality and privileges. The caste system in India prevented people from the 'lower' castes from doing anything except manual labour. In many countries only people from some families could occupy high positions. Attainment of equality requires that all such restrictions or privileges should be brought to an end.

[7] Who of the following moved the 'Objective Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly?
A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. P. J. L Nehru
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Dr. C.D. Deshmukh
Ans: P. J. L Nehru
Explanation : J. L. Nehru moved the 'Objective Resolution' in the constituent assembly.

[8] Who was the President of the Republic of India who consistently described Indian Secularism as `Sarva Dharma Samabhav’?
A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B. Dr. Zakir Hussain
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Gaini Zail Singh
Ans: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Explanation : The slogan "Sawa Dharma Sama Bhava" was coined by Mahatma Gandhi in pursuit of his dream of Hindu-Muslim unity. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the President of the Republic of India who consistently described Indian Secularism as `Sarva Dharma SamabhaV.

[9] Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on Question of law?
A. President
B. Any High Court
C. Prime Minister
D. All the above
Ans: President
Explanation : President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law or fact which has arisen or is likely to arise of such nature. Article 143 of the Constitution of India directs it as a duty upon the Supreme Court to advise the President on such matter.

[10] At least how many days of prior notice is required for the impeachment to the President of India?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 30 days
Ans: 14 days
Explanation : For impeachment of President of India at least fourteen days notice in writing is required.

[11] The right to vote in elections to a Parliament is a –
A. Fundamental Right
B. Constitutional Right
C. Legal Right
D. Natural Right
Ans: Constitutional Right
Explanation : It is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. It is not a Fundamental right.

[12] Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the financial provisions?
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 361
Ans: Article 360
Explanation : Article 360 of the Indian Constitution provides for provision for the financial emergency. The provision of national emergency is mentioned under article 352. National emergency can be declared on the external aggression or armed rebellion in any part of country. Article 356 refers to imposition of 'President's rule', also called constitutional emergency. Article 361 is for Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs.

[13] The federal system of India was inspired by the Constitution of the following?
A. Canada
B. United Kingdom
C. U.S.A.
D. Ireland
Ans: Canada
Explanation : Federal system - Canada

[14] Who among t he following was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. M.A. Jinnah
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Ans: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation : Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first president. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.

[15] Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution do not have any-
A. Legal sanction
B. Political sanction
C. Social Sanction
D. Moral sanction
Ans: Legal sanction
Explanation : Fundamental duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution do not have any legal sanction. The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. It is politically approved, socially adopted having moral intentions towards nation. There is no provision of legal sanction which abide to follow fundamental duties.

[16] An ordinance issued by the Governor, without the approval of the State Legislature shall be effective for a period of –
A. Six months
B. Six weeks
C. One year
D. One month
Ans: Six weeks
Explanation : The Governor has the power of making ordinances during the recess of the legislature to meet some emergency. A Governor's Ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after the reassembly of the legislature if not disapproved by the state legislature.

[17] The maximum time a person can continue to be the minister of the State Government without being a member the state legislature .
A. One year
B. Three months
C. Six months
D. No time limit
Ans: Six months
Explanation : A non-member may be appointed a Minister in the state Government provided he gets a seat in the State Legislature within a period of six months from the date of his appointment. This has been mentioned in Article 164 of the Indian Constitution.

[18] Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayti Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the state of -
A. West Bengal
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Maharashtra
D. Bihar
Ans: Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation : Nyaya Panchayat extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

[19] A committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayti Raj was chaired by
A. Balwant Rai Mehta
B. Ashok Mehta
C. K.N. Katju
D. Jagjivan Ram
Ans: Ashok Mehta
Explanation : The Committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by Ashok Mehta. The committee submitted its report in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country. Balwant Rai Mehta committee submitted report in 1957 which further establize the 'democratic decentralization' which finally came to known as Panchayati Raj. He is also known as 'Architect of Panchayati Raj'. K.N. Katju was the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in 1957. Jagjivan Ram was the first labour Minister and later served as Deputy Prime Minister in 1977-1979.

[20] Which of the following is presided by a non-member?
A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Vidhan Sabha
D. Vidhan Parishad
Ans: Rajya Sabha
Explanation : Vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

[21] What should be the gap between first No-Confidence motion and second No-confidence motion?
A. 2 months
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 9 months
Ans: 6 months
Explanation : There is a gap of at six months between two no-confidence motions. So the parties always use the opportunity of no confidence motions to present their views before the house and thus before the people.

[22] Which one of the following is not considered a part of the Legislature of States?
A. The Governor
B. The Legislative Assembly
C. The Legislative Council
D. The Chief Minister
Ans: The Chief Minister
Explanation : Legislature of States consist of (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council.

[23] Who is referred to as the Supreme Commander of Forces in India?
A. General of the Army
B. Defence Minister
C. President
D. Field Marshal
Ans: President
Explanation : The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which is led by the Union Cabinet Minister of Defense.

[24] Which item out of the following is contained in the concurrent list?
A. Trade Unions
B. Agriculture
C. Tolls
D. Markets and Fairs
Ans: Trade Unions
Explanation : The Concurrent List of Indian Constitution comprises subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India. Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes come under this list. NOTE : Recently, In a significant but tricky move, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that a resolution has been passed to transfer sports from the State List of the Indian Constitution to the Concurrent List in a meeting of the National Sports Federations called by the government. The Union ministry for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation also has begun the process to make water a part of the concurrent list, moving it away from being a state subject.

[25] The declaration of Constitutional Emergency in an Indian State has to be approved by the Parliament within a period of –
A. 2 months
B. 4 months
C. 6 months
D. 12 months
Ans: 2 months
Explanation : If the President is satisfied, on the basis of the report of the Governor of the concerned state or from other sources that the governance in a state cannot be carried out according to the provisions in the Constitution, he/she can declare a state of emergency in the state. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within a period of 2 months.



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