[1] The directive principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution have been inspired by the constitution of -
A.
Australia
B.
Ireland
C.
USA
D.
Canada
Ans:
Ireland
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines or principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution.
[2] In which of the following Articles, citizenship rights of people who migreated from Pakistan to India is mentioned?
A.
Article-4
B.
Article-8
C.
Article-6
D.
Article-10
Ans:
Article-6
Explanation :
Article 6 of Indian Constitution deals with the rights of citizenship of persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. It states that a person who migrated from Pakistan to India before 19 July 1948 shall be considered a citizen of India, provided either of the person's parents or any of his grandparents were born in India and has been residing since the date of migration.
[3] The Federal court of India was established in -
A.
1947
B.
1946
C.
1935
D.
1937
Ans:
1937
Explanation :
The Federal Court of India was a judicial body, established in India in 1937 under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction. It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court of India was established.
[4] All proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court will be in:
A.
Hindi
B.
English
C.
Hindi and English
D.
Hindi or English
Ans:
English
Explanation :
The constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India, the country's highest court and the High Courts, shall be in English. Parliament has the power to alter this by law, but has not done so.
[5] The President of the Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the –
A.
British Monarch
B.
President of USA
C.
President of Pakistan
D.
President of France
Ans:
British Monarch
Explanation :
The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India. India achieved independence from the United Kingdom, on 15 August 1947, as a Dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. However, this status was only a temporary measure, as India's political leadership did not consider it appropriate for the new country to share a monarch with the former colonial power. Under the new constitution, India became a republic. The office of Governor-General and role of the King were swept aside, being replaced by the new office of President of India.
[6] Which organ is the custodian of the National Purse?
A.
Executive
B.
Judiciary
C.
Legislature
D.
Civil Servants
Ans:
Legislature
Explanation :
The idea of legislature as the custodian of national purse was for the first time mooted by the Government of India Act, 1909. It is considered as the custodian as it is the primary and most often the exclusive arbiter of federal fiscal affairs.
[7] Which one of the following Articles provides reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats?
A.
Article 243 (D)
B.
Article 243 (C)
C.
Article 243 (B)
D.
Article 243 (A)
Ans:
Article 243 (D)
Explanation :
Article 243 (D) provides reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes in the panchayats.
[8] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution mentions the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'?
A.
Article 200
B.
Article 301
C.
Article 310
D.
Article 311
Ans:
Article 310
Explanation :
Article 310 of the Indian constitution incorporates the common law doctrine of pleasure. It expressly provides that all persons who are members of the defences services or the civil services of the union of the all-India services hold office during the pleasure of the governor.
[9] In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given?
A.
243 A
B.
243 B
C.
243 C
D.
243 D
Ans:
243 D
Explanation :
Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
[10] The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution?
A.
Article 230
B.
Article 231
C.
Article 232
D.
Article 233
Ans:
Article 233
Explanation :
In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
[11] The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the –
A.
Governor
B.
Parliament
C.
High Court
D.
State Legislature
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
[12] Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?
A.
Part I
B.
Part II
C.
Part III
D.
Part IV
Ans:
Part IV
Explanation :
The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
[13] Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?
A.
Article 371 A
B.
Article 371 B
C.
Article 371 C
D.
Article 263
Ans:
Article 371 A
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines or principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution.
[2] In which of the following Articles, citizenship rights of people who migreated from Pakistan to India is mentioned?
A.
Article-4
B.
Article-8
C.
Article-6
D.
Article-10
Ans:
Article-6
Explanation :
Article 6 of Indian Constitution deals with the rights of citizenship of persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. It states that a person who migrated from Pakistan to India before 19 July 1948 shall be considered a citizen of India, provided either of the person's parents or any of his grandparents were born in India and has been residing since the date of migration.
[3] The Federal court of India was established in -
A.
1947
B.
1946
C.
1935
D.
1937
Ans:
1937
Explanation :
The Federal Court of India was a judicial body, established in India in 1937 under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction. It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court of India was established.
[4] All proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court will be in:
A.
Hindi
B.
English
C.
Hindi and English
D.
Hindi or English
Ans:
English
Explanation :
The constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India, the country's highest court and the High Courts, shall be in English. Parliament has the power to alter this by law, but has not done so.
[5] The President of the Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the –
A.
British Monarch
B.
President of USA
C.
President of Pakistan
D.
President of France
Ans:
British Monarch
Explanation :
The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India. India achieved independence from the United Kingdom, on 15 August 1947, as a Dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. However, this status was only a temporary measure, as India's political leadership did not consider it appropriate for the new country to share a monarch with the former colonial power. Under the new constitution, India became a republic. The office of Governor-General and role of the King were swept aside, being replaced by the new office of President of India.
[6] Which organ is the custodian of the National Purse?
A.
Executive
B.
Judiciary
C.
Legislature
D.
Civil Servants
Ans:
Legislature
Explanation :
The idea of legislature as the custodian of national purse was for the first time mooted by the Government of India Act, 1909. It is considered as the custodian as it is the primary and most often the exclusive arbiter of federal fiscal affairs.
[7] Which one of the following Articles provides reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats?
A.
Article 243 (D)
B.
Article 243 (C)
C.
Article 243 (B)
D.
Article 243 (A)
Ans:
Article 243 (D)
Explanation :
Article 243 (D) provides reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes in the panchayats.
[8] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution mentions the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'?
A.
Article 200
B.
Article 301
C.
Article 310
D.
Article 311
Ans:
Article 310
Explanation :
Article 310 of the Indian constitution incorporates the common law doctrine of pleasure. It expressly provides that all persons who are members of the defences services or the civil services of the union of the all-India services hold office during the pleasure of the governor.
[9] In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given?
A.
243 A
B.
243 B
C.
243 C
D.
243 D
Ans:
243 D
Explanation :
Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
[10] The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution?
A.
Article 230
B.
Article 231
C.
Article 232
D.
Article 233
Ans:
Article 233
Explanation :
In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
[11] The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the –
A.
Governor
B.
Parliament
C.
High Court
D.
State Legislature
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
[12] Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?
A.
Part I
B.
Part II
C.
Part III
D.
Part IV
Ans:
Part IV
Explanation :
The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
[13] Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?
A.
Article 371 A
B.
Article 371 B
C.
Article 371 C
D.
Article 263
Ans:
Article 371 A
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
The Federal Court of India was a judicial body, established in India in 1937 under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction. It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court of India was established.
[4] All proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court will be in:
A.
Hindi
B.
English
C.
Hindi and English
D.
Hindi or English
Ans:
English
Explanation :
The constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India, the country's highest court and the High Courts, shall be in English. Parliament has the power to alter this by law, but has not done so.
[5] The President of the Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the –
A.
British Monarch
B.
President of USA
C.
President of Pakistan
D.
President of France
Ans:
British Monarch
Explanation :
The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India. India achieved independence from the United Kingdom, on 15 August 1947, as a Dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. However, this status was only a temporary measure, as India's political leadership did not consider it appropriate for the new country to share a monarch with the former colonial power. Under the new constitution, India became a republic. The office of Governor-General and role of the King were swept aside, being replaced by the new office of President of India.
[6] Which organ is the custodian of the National Purse?
A.
Executive
B.
Judiciary
C.
Legislature
D.
Civil Servants
Ans:
Legislature
Explanation :
The idea of legislature as the custodian of national purse was for the first time mooted by the Government of India Act, 1909. It is considered as the custodian as it is the primary and most often the exclusive arbiter of federal fiscal affairs.
[7] Which one of the following Articles provides reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats?
A.
Article 243 (D)
B.
Article 243 (C)
C.
Article 243 (B)
D.
Article 243 (A)
Ans:
Article 243 (D)
Explanation :
Article 243 (D) provides reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes in the panchayats.
[8] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution mentions the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'?
A.
Article 200
B.
Article 301
C.
Article 310
D.
Article 311
Ans:
Article 310
Explanation :
Article 310 of the Indian constitution incorporates the common law doctrine of pleasure. It expressly provides that all persons who are members of the defences services or the civil services of the union of the all-India services hold office during the pleasure of the governor.
[9] In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given?
A.
243 A
B.
243 B
C.
243 C
D.
243 D
Ans:
243 D
Explanation :
Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
[10] The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution?
A.
Article 230
B.
Article 231
C.
Article 232
D.
Article 233
Ans:
Article 233
Explanation :
In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
[11] The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the –
A.
Governor
B.
Parliament
C.
High Court
D.
State Legislature
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
[12] Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?
A.
Part I
B.
Part II
C.
Part III
D.
Part IV
Ans:
Part IV
Explanation :
The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
[13] Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?
A.
Article 371 A
B.
Article 371 B
C.
Article 371 C
D.
Article 263
Ans:
Article 371 A
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India. India achieved independence from the United Kingdom, on 15 August 1947, as a Dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. However, this status was only a temporary measure, as India's political leadership did not consider it appropriate for the new country to share a monarch with the former colonial power. Under the new constitution, India became a republic. The office of Governor-General and role of the King were swept aside, being replaced by the new office of President of India.
[6] Which organ is the custodian of the National Purse?
A.
Executive
B.
Judiciary
C.
Legislature
D.
Civil Servants
Ans:
Legislature
Explanation :
The idea of legislature as the custodian of national purse was for the first time mooted by the Government of India Act, 1909. It is considered as the custodian as it is the primary and most often the exclusive arbiter of federal fiscal affairs.
[7] Which one of the following Articles provides reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats?
A.
Article 243 (D)
B.
Article 243 (C)
C.
Article 243 (B)
D.
Article 243 (A)
Ans:
Article 243 (D)
Explanation :
Article 243 (D) provides reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes in the panchayats.
[8] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution mentions the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'?
A.
Article 200
B.
Article 301
C.
Article 310
D.
Article 311
Ans:
Article 310
Explanation :
Article 310 of the Indian constitution incorporates the common law doctrine of pleasure. It expressly provides that all persons who are members of the defences services or the civil services of the union of the all-India services hold office during the pleasure of the governor.
[9] In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given?
A.
243 A
B.
243 B
C.
243 C
D.
243 D
Ans:
243 D
Explanation :
Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
[10] The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution?
A.
Article 230
B.
Article 231
C.
Article 232
D.
Article 233
Ans:
Article 233
Explanation :
In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
[11] The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the –
A.
Governor
B.
Parliament
C.
High Court
D.
State Legislature
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
[12] Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?
A.
Part I
B.
Part II
C.
Part III
D.
Part IV
Ans:
Part IV
Explanation :
The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
[13] Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?
A.
Article 371 A
B.
Article 371 B
C.
Article 371 C
D.
Article 263
Ans:
Article 371 A
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
Article 243 (D) provides reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes in the panchayats.
[8] Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution mentions the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'?
A.
Article 200
B.
Article 301
C.
Article 310
D.
Article 311
Ans:
Article 310
Explanation :
Article 310 of the Indian constitution incorporates the common law doctrine of pleasure. It expressly provides that all persons who are members of the defences services or the civil services of the union of the all-India services hold office during the pleasure of the governor.
[9] In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given?
A.
243 A
B.
243 B
C.
243 C
D.
243 D
Ans:
243 D
Explanation :
Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
[10] The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution?
A.
Article 230
B.
Article 231
C.
Article 232
D.
Article 233
Ans:
Article 233
Explanation :
In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
[11] The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the –
A.
Governor
B.
Parliament
C.
High Court
D.
State Legislature
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
[12] Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?
A.
Part I
B.
Part II
C.
Part III
D.
Part IV
Ans:
Part IV
Explanation :
The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
[13] Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?
A.
Article 371 A
B.
Article 371 B
C.
Article 371 C
D.
Article 263
Ans:
Article 371 A
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
[10] The term District Judge is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution?
A.
Article 230
B.
Article 231
C.
Article 232
D.
Article 233
Ans:
Article 233
Explanation :
In Article 233, the term District Judge has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
[11] The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the –
A.
Governor
B.
Parliament
C.
High Court
D.
State Legislature
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
[12] Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?
A.
Part I
B.
Part II
C.
Part III
D.
Part IV
Ans:
Part IV
Explanation :
The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
[13] Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?
A.
Article 371 A
B.
Article 371 B
C.
Article 371 C
D.
Article 263
Ans:
Article 371 A
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
[12] Which part of the Constitution of India is known as "Code of Administrators"?
A.
Part I
B.
Part II
C.
Part III
D.
Part IV
Ans:
Part IV
Explanation :
The Directive Principles are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country. They relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
[13] Which article of the constitution provides safeguards to Naga Customary and their social practices against any act of Parliament?
A.
Article 371 A
B.
Article 371 B
C.
Article 371 C
D.
Article 263
Ans:
Article 371 A
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
The parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union.
[14] One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states of the following so decides -
A.
President of India
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
The states involved
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Jurisdiction over two or more states.
[15] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
A.
Liberty of thought
B.
Economic liberty
C.
Liberty of expression
D.
Liberty of belief
Ans:
Economic liberty
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
Read the preamble given in any school textbook: "We, the people of India,....LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship..."So, "B" is the answer.
[16] From the following, who was the first women speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Margret Alva
C.
Meira Kumar
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Meira Kumar
Explanation :
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Manmohan Singh's Congress led Government (2004-2009). The current Lok Sabha speaker Ms. Sumitra Mahajan is the second woman to hold the position.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
Article 248 (B) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the field.
A.
Legislative
B.
Administrative
C.
Financial
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
[20] What is the duration of membership of State Legislative Councils?
A.
3 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
9 years
Ans:
6 years
Explanation :
In contrast with a state's Vidhan Sabha (Legislative. Assembly), the Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved., each Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a six-year term, with terms staggered so that the terms of one-third of a Council's members expire every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
[21] Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented?
A.
Narasimha Rao
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans:
Narasimha Rao
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao (1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
[22] Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat?
A.
Article 40
B.
Article 30
C.
Article 29
D.
Article 101
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 29- Protection of interest of minorities. Article 30 — Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution. Article 101 Vacation of seats in both houses.
[23] In which country Financial Legislation is introduced in the Upper House of the Legislature?
A.
Australia
B.
France
C.
Japan
D.
Germany
Ans:
Germany
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
In Germany, financial legislation is treated as ordinary legislation and is thus introduced in the upper house. Aside from this there are only three countries where financial legislation may be introduced in the upper house - India, where the budget is introduced in both houses simultaneously, and Italy and Switzerland where the chambers have equal powers over all legislation.
[24] Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
A.
Article 19
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 246
Ans:
Article 40
Explanation :
Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
[25] The Second Chief Election Commissioner of India was –
A.
Sukumar Sen
B.
S. P. Sen Verma
C.
K. V. K Sundaram
D.
T. Swaminathan
Ans:
K. V. K Sundaram
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.
Explanation :
K.V. K. Sundaram way an Indian civil servant who holds the record as the first Law Secretary (1948-58) of independent India and second Chief Election Commissioner of India (December 20, 1958 - September 30, 1967). Sulcumar Sen (1950-1958) was the first.