Indian Polity Questions for Competitive Exam – Set 52 | GK Infopedia

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[1] What does the "Judicial Review" function of the Supreme Court mean?
A. Review its own judgement
B. Review the functioning of judiciary in the country
C. Examine the constitutional validity of the laws
D. Undertake periodic review of the Constitution
Ans: Examine the constitutional validity of the laws
Explanation : The Supreme Court has been given the power to decide whether a law passed by the Parliament or the State legislatures and the executive decisions taken by the Central or State government is constitutional or not. If such a law or executive decision is found unconstitutional, then it can declare it as invalid.

[2] Which statement is true in relation to the Protection of Human Rights Act?
A. The Act came into force on 23rd September, 1993
B. The Act came into force on 28th September, 1993
C. The Act came into force on 23rd September, 1995
D. The Act came into force on 28th September, 1995
Ans: The Act came into force on 28th September, 1993
Explanation : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (TPHRA).

[3] Who is not the ex officio member of the National Human Rights Commission?
A. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities.
B. The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India
C. The Chairperson of the National commission for the scheduled. Castes and Scheduled Tribes
D. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
Ans: The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India
Explanation : The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of: A Chairperson, One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court, Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.

[4] Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections are settled by -
A. Election Commission of India
B. Joint Committee of Parliament
C. Supreme Court of India
D. Central Election Tribunal
Ans: Supreme Court of India
Explanation : According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.

[5] Panchayati Raj System was implemented first in the pair of states –
A. Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
B. Assam and Bihar
C. Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
D. Punjab and Chandigarh
Ans: Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
Explanation : Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the first generation of panchayat raj at Nagaur in Rajasthan on 2 October 1959. It was also implemented in Andhra Pradesh in the same year as per the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

[6] What is the system of Local Self Government in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A. Four tier system at the village, block, district and State level
B. Three tier structure at village, block and district level
C. Two tier system at village and block level
D. Single tier set up at village level
Ans: Three tier structure at village, block and district level
Explanation : Panchayat Raj is a system of governance in which gram panchayats are the basic units of administration. It has 3 levels: Gram (village, though it can comprise more than one village), Janpad (block) and Zilla (district).

[7] Which one among the following statements is correct? The press in democracy must -
A. be free and impartial
B. be committed to the policies of the government
C. highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies
D. criticize the policies of the government
Ans: be free and impartial
Explanation : A press in democracy must be free and impartial.

[8] The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British Parliamentary system in that India has?
A. Both a real and a nominal executive
B. A system of collective responsibility
C. Bicameral legislature
D. The system of judicial review
Ans: The system of judicial review
Explanation : The law that the British Parliament enacts, cannot be brought to the Judiciary for its review unlike the Indian Parliament, wherein the legislation that it passes, undergoes a judicial review. Any such legislation, as passed in the Indian Parliament can also be struck down in case the courts declare it to be violating the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.

[9] The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties?
A. With the consent of all the states
B. With the consent of majority of states
C. With the consent of state concerned
D. Without the consent of any state
Ans: Without the consent of any state
Explanation : Art 253- Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the country or territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any other country or any decision made at any international conference, association or other body without the consent of any state.

[10] In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?
A. Through Parliamentary Committee
B. Through Consultative Committee of various ministers
C. By making the administration send periodic reports
D. By compelling the executives to issue writs
Ans: Through Parliamentary Committee
Explanation : Parliament supervises the Activities of the executives with the help of its committees like committees on Govt. assurance, committees on subordinate legislation, committees on petition etc. Considering the volume of legislation to be handled by the Parliament, committees have been established to transact a good deal of the legislation. Parliamentary Committees are of two kinds Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees. The former, are elected or appointed periodically and they work on a continuous basis. The latter are appointed on an ad hoc basis as need arises and they cease to exist as soon as they complete the task assigned to them.

[11] Which of the following is not correct?
A. A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha must have completed the age of 30 years
B. A person seeking election to the Lok Sabha must have completed the age of 25 years
C. A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years
D. A person eligible to vote for election to a village panchayat must have completed the age of 18 years
Ans: A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years
Explanation : To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India, not less than 25 years of age. He should be mentally sound and should not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.

[12] Which one among the following statements is correct? The press in democracy must
A. be free and impartial
B. be committed to the policies of the government
C. highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies
D. Criticize the policies of the government
Ans: be free and impartial
Explanation : Q.29) Vote on Account is meant for -

[13] The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with -
A. Panchayati Raj
B. Compulsory primary education
C. Nagar Palikas
D. Minimum age of marriage
Ans: Panchayati Raj
Explanation : The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj. The Amendment Act of 1992 contains provision for devolution of powers and responsibilities to the panchayats both for the preparation of economic development plans and social justice.

[14] Members of the Executive under Presidential System of Government –
A. are drawn from both the Houses of Legislature
B. are only from the popular House
C. are not members of either House of Legislature
D. become members of Legis lature after their appointment
Ans: are not members of either House of Legislature
Explanation : Members of the Executive under Presidential System of Government are not members of either House of Legislature.

[15] The Vice-President is:
A. A member of Lok Sabha
B. A member of Rajya Sabha
C. A member of either House
D. Not a member of the Parliament
Ans: Not a member of the Parliament
Explanation : Explanaion: The Vice-President is not a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of a Legislature of any state. If a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of a Legislature of any state is elected as Vice-President, he is deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date he/she enters his office as Vice-President.

[16] In which of the Parliamentary Financial Committees is the Rajya Sabha not represented?
A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Estimates Committee
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. Expenditure Committee
Ans: Estimates Committee
Explanation : The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members who are elected by the Lok Sabha every year from amongst its members. A Minister is not eligible for election to this Committee. The term of the Committee is one year.

[17] A Panchayat Samiti at the block level is -
A. An advisory body
B. An administrative authority
C. A consultant committee
D. A supervisory authority
Ans: A supervisory authority
Explanation : The principal function of the Panchayat Samiti is to co-ordinate the activities of the various Panchayats within its jurisdiction. The Panchayat Samiti supervises the work of the Panchayats and scrutinises their budgets.

[18] The Governor of an Indian State is appointed by the –
A. President of India
B. Prime Minister
C. ChiefJustice of High Court
D. Chief Minister of the State
Ans: President of India
Explanation : The Governors of the states have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. He/she is appointed by the President for a term of 5 years.

[19] A State cannot exist without –
A. Democratic government
B. Parliamentary government
C. Presidential government
D. Some kind of government
Ans: Some kind of government
Explanation : The state has four essential elements. These are: (1) population, (2) territory (land), (3) government, (4) sovereignty (or independence). The first two elements constitute the physical or material basis of the state while the last two form its political and spiritual basis.

[20] Who is the highest Law Officer of a State?
A. Solicitor General
B. Secretary General, Law Department
C. Attorney General
D. Advocate General
Ans: Advocate General
Explanation : The highest Law Officer of a State is Advocate-General.

[21] According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency?
A. Right to speak
B. Right to freedom of movement
C. Right to life
D. Right to organize
Ans: Right to life
Explanation : According to the Constitution of India Freedom of Press (Article-19) right to life (Article 21) can't be taken away during emergency. Article 19 - Freedom of press, freedom of speech. Article 21 - Right to life.

[22] Which one of the following rights has been described by Dr. Ambedkar as `The heart and soul of the Constitution'?
A. Right of Equality
B. Right to freedom
C. Right to property
D. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans: Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation : Article 32 provides the right of constitutional remedies which means that a person has right to move to Supreme Court and High Court for getting his fundamental rights protected so it is called "soul of the constitution and very heart of it". 44th amendment act 1978 under article 300A provides right of property as legal right.

[23] The members of Gram Sabha are -
A. Sarpanch, Upsarpanch and all elected Panchas
B. Sarpanch, Upsarpanch and Village level worker
C. sarpanch, Gram Sevak and elected Panchas
D. Registered voters of Village Panchayat
Ans: Registered voters of Village Panchayat
Explanation : The members of Gram Sabha includes Registered voters of Village Panchayat.

[24] If there is dispute between Panchayat and Cantonment Board, who will decide finally?
A. Collector, subject commissioner
B. Divisional Commissioner, subject to approval of Panchayat and Rural Development Department
C. Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Subject to approval of State Government
D. State Government, Subject to approval of central Government
Ans: State Government, Subject to approval of central Government
Explanation : State Government, subject to approval of Central Government can decide the dispute between Panchayat and Cantonment Board.

[25] Who notify the alteration in limits of Block and Zila Panchayat?
A. Governor
B. State Election Commission
C. Divisional Commissioner
D. Collector and District Returning Officer
Ans: Governor
Explanation : Governor will notify the alternation in limits of Block and Zila Panchayat.



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