[1] 'Democratic Centralism' is an im-portant feature of a :
A.
Communist state
B.
Democratic state
C.
Totalitarian state
D.
Socialist state
Ans:
Communist state
Explanation :
Democratic centralism is the name given to the principles of internal organization used by Leninist (communist) political parties, and the term is sometimes used as a synonym for any Leninist policy in- side a political party. The democratic aspect of this organizational method describes the freedom of members of the political party to discuss and debate matters of policy and direction, but once the decision of the party is made by majority vote, all members are expected to uphold that decision.
[2] Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the "Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution"?
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 356
D.
Article 32
Ans:
Article 32
Explanation :
Dr. B R Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee called the fundamental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution. According to this right, a person can move the Supreme Court in case of violation of their fundamental rights. In the Constitution, this right is enshrined in Article 32.
[3] The Lok Sabha which was elected in 2004 is –
A.
the 12th Lok Sabha
B.
the 13th Lok Sabha
C.
the 14th Lok Sabha
D.
the 11th Lok Sabha
Ans:
the 14th Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The 14th Lok Sabha (17 May, 2004 - 18 May, 2009) was convened after the Indian general election, 2004 held in four phases during 20 April - 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of First Manmohan Singh Cabinet (2004---2009).
[4] Which one of the following Presidents of India served for two terms?
A.
S. Radhakrishnan
B.
Rajendra Prasad
C.
Zakir Hussain
D.
V.V. Girl
Ans:
Rajendra Prasad
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having sewed as the president of the Constituent Assembly and later as the first president of independent India. Prasad is the only president to have been elected twice for the office. In 1962, after serving twelve years as the president, he announced his decision to retire.
[5] Popular sovereignty was advocated by –
A.
Rousseau
B.
John Locke
C.
Thomas Hobbes
D.
T.H. Green
Ans:
Thomas Hobbes
Explanation :
Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of all political power. It is closely associated with the social contracts school (mid-17th to mid-18th centuries) , represented by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), John Locke (1632- 1704), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), author of The Social Contract, a prominent political work that clearly highlighted the ideals of "general will" and further matured the idea of popular sovereignty.
[6] Who was the President of India during Janata Party regime?
A.
Fakhruddin All Ahmed
B.
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
C.
Giani Tail Singh
D.
R. Venkataraman
Ans:
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the 6th President of India and his tenure was 25 July, 1977 - 25 July, 1982. During his term of office, Reddy had to work with three governments under Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. Morarji Desai and Charan Singh belonged to the Janata regime.
[7] Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in India in –
A.
1972
B.
1986
C.
1964
D.
1956
Ans:
1972
Explanation :
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
[8] Which Lok Sabha constituency had the highest number of voters during the 13th Lok Sabha Elections?
A.
Uttarahalli
B.
Outer Delhi
C.
North Bombay
D.
Amethi
Ans:
Outer Delhi
Explanation :
Outer Delhi with 3,103,525 voters was the largest. It had 2,500 colonies and 182 villages, 21 assembly segments and 42 corporation seats. Most of the voters were migrants from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab.
[9] Who from the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister?
A.
Choudhary Charan Singh
B.
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
C.
Lai Bahadur Shastri
D.
P.V. Narasimha Rao
Ans:
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Explanation :
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed as the Prime Minister, while she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the cabinet of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
[10] The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was –
A.
Indira Gandhi
B.
Morarji Desai
C.
V.P. Singh
D.
Chandrasheichar
Ans:
V.P. Singh
Explanation :
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June, 1931 --- 27 November, 2008) was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda. Singh held office for slightly less than a year, from 2 December 1989 to 10 November, 1990. The Bhartiya Janata Party withdrew support to his support to the National Front government on the issue of Babri Masjid. V. P. Singh faced the vote of confidence saying that he occupied the high moral ground, as he stood for secularism, had saved the Babri Masjid at the cost of power and had upheld the fundamental principles which were challenged during the crises; 'What kind of India do you want?, he asked of his opponents of various shades in Parliament before losing the vote 142-346.
[11] A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in-
A.
Two or more States
B.
The capital city
C.
Four or more States
D.
In all the States
Ans:
Four or more States
Explanation :
If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
[12] Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
A.
Article 33
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 25
Ans:
Article 33
Explanation :
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
[13] “The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from –
A.
United States of America
B.
Canada
C.
United Kingdom
D.
France
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
Democratic centralism is the name given to the principles of internal organization used by Leninist (communist) political parties, and the term is sometimes used as a synonym for any Leninist policy in- side a political party. The democratic aspect of this organizational method describes the freedom of members of the political party to discuss and debate matters of policy and direction, but once the decision of the party is made by majority vote, all members are expected to uphold that decision.
[2] Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the "Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution"?
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 356
D.
Article 32
Ans:
Article 32
Explanation :
Dr. B R Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee called the fundamental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution. According to this right, a person can move the Supreme Court in case of violation of their fundamental rights. In the Constitution, this right is enshrined in Article 32.
[3] The Lok Sabha which was elected in 2004 is –
A.
the 12th Lok Sabha
B.
the 13th Lok Sabha
C.
the 14th Lok Sabha
D.
the 11th Lok Sabha
Ans:
the 14th Lok Sabha
Explanation :
The 14th Lok Sabha (17 May, 2004 - 18 May, 2009) was convened after the Indian general election, 2004 held in four phases during 20 April - 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of First Manmohan Singh Cabinet (2004---2009).
[4] Which one of the following Presidents of India served for two terms?
A.
S. Radhakrishnan
B.
Rajendra Prasad
C.
Zakir Hussain
D.
V.V. Girl
Ans:
Rajendra Prasad
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having sewed as the president of the Constituent Assembly and later as the first president of independent India. Prasad is the only president to have been elected twice for the office. In 1962, after serving twelve years as the president, he announced his decision to retire.
[5] Popular sovereignty was advocated by –
A.
Rousseau
B.
John Locke
C.
Thomas Hobbes
D.
T.H. Green
Ans:
Thomas Hobbes
Explanation :
Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of all political power. It is closely associated with the social contracts school (mid-17th to mid-18th centuries) , represented by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), John Locke (1632- 1704), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), author of The Social Contract, a prominent political work that clearly highlighted the ideals of "general will" and further matured the idea of popular sovereignty.
[6] Who was the President of India during Janata Party regime?
A.
Fakhruddin All Ahmed
B.
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
C.
Giani Tail Singh
D.
R. Venkataraman
Ans:
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the 6th President of India and his tenure was 25 July, 1977 - 25 July, 1982. During his term of office, Reddy had to work with three governments under Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. Morarji Desai and Charan Singh belonged to the Janata regime.
[7] Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in India in –
A.
1972
B.
1986
C.
1964
D.
1956
Ans:
1972
Explanation :
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
[8] Which Lok Sabha constituency had the highest number of voters during the 13th Lok Sabha Elections?
A.
Uttarahalli
B.
Outer Delhi
C.
North Bombay
D.
Amethi
Ans:
Outer Delhi
Explanation :
Outer Delhi with 3,103,525 voters was the largest. It had 2,500 colonies and 182 villages, 21 assembly segments and 42 corporation seats. Most of the voters were migrants from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab.
[9] Who from the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister?
A.
Choudhary Charan Singh
B.
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
C.
Lai Bahadur Shastri
D.
P.V. Narasimha Rao
Ans:
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Explanation :
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed as the Prime Minister, while she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the cabinet of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
[10] The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was –
A.
Indira Gandhi
B.
Morarji Desai
C.
V.P. Singh
D.
Chandrasheichar
Ans:
V.P. Singh
Explanation :
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June, 1931 --- 27 November, 2008) was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda. Singh held office for slightly less than a year, from 2 December 1989 to 10 November, 1990. The Bhartiya Janata Party withdrew support to his support to the National Front government on the issue of Babri Masjid. V. P. Singh faced the vote of confidence saying that he occupied the high moral ground, as he stood for secularism, had saved the Babri Masjid at the cost of power and had upheld the fundamental principles which were challenged during the crises; 'What kind of India do you want?, he asked of his opponents of various shades in Parliament before losing the vote 142-346.
[11] A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in-
A.
Two or more States
B.
The capital city
C.
Four or more States
D.
In all the States
Ans:
Four or more States
Explanation :
If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
[12] Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
A.
Article 33
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 25
Ans:
Article 33
Explanation :
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
[13] “The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from –
A.
United States of America
B.
Canada
C.
United Kingdom
D.
France
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
The 14th Lok Sabha (17 May, 2004 - 18 May, 2009) was convened after the Indian general election, 2004 held in four phases during 20 April - 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of First Manmohan Singh Cabinet (2004---2009).
[4] Which one of the following Presidents of India served for two terms?
A.
S. Radhakrishnan
B.
Rajendra Prasad
C.
Zakir Hussain
D.
V.V. Girl
Ans:
Rajendra Prasad
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having sewed as the president of the Constituent Assembly and later as the first president of independent India. Prasad is the only president to have been elected twice for the office. In 1962, after serving twelve years as the president, he announced his decision to retire.
[5] Popular sovereignty was advocated by –
A.
Rousseau
B.
John Locke
C.
Thomas Hobbes
D.
T.H. Green
Ans:
Thomas Hobbes
Explanation :
Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of all political power. It is closely associated with the social contracts school (mid-17th to mid-18th centuries) , represented by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), John Locke (1632- 1704), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), author of The Social Contract, a prominent political work that clearly highlighted the ideals of "general will" and further matured the idea of popular sovereignty.
[6] Who was the President of India during Janata Party regime?
A.
Fakhruddin All Ahmed
B.
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
C.
Giani Tail Singh
D.
R. Venkataraman
Ans:
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the 6th President of India and his tenure was 25 July, 1977 - 25 July, 1982. During his term of office, Reddy had to work with three governments under Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. Morarji Desai and Charan Singh belonged to the Janata regime.
[7] Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in India in –
A.
1972
B.
1986
C.
1964
D.
1956
Ans:
1972
Explanation :
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
[8] Which Lok Sabha constituency had the highest number of voters during the 13th Lok Sabha Elections?
A.
Uttarahalli
B.
Outer Delhi
C.
North Bombay
D.
Amethi
Ans:
Outer Delhi
Explanation :
Outer Delhi with 3,103,525 voters was the largest. It had 2,500 colonies and 182 villages, 21 assembly segments and 42 corporation seats. Most of the voters were migrants from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab.
[9] Who from the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister?
A.
Choudhary Charan Singh
B.
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
C.
Lai Bahadur Shastri
D.
P.V. Narasimha Rao
Ans:
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Explanation :
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed as the Prime Minister, while she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the cabinet of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
[10] The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was –
A.
Indira Gandhi
B.
Morarji Desai
C.
V.P. Singh
D.
Chandrasheichar
Ans:
V.P. Singh
Explanation :
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June, 1931 --- 27 November, 2008) was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda. Singh held office for slightly less than a year, from 2 December 1989 to 10 November, 1990. The Bhartiya Janata Party withdrew support to his support to the National Front government on the issue of Babri Masjid. V. P. Singh faced the vote of confidence saying that he occupied the high moral ground, as he stood for secularism, had saved the Babri Masjid at the cost of power and had upheld the fundamental principles which were challenged during the crises; 'What kind of India do you want?, he asked of his opponents of various shades in Parliament before losing the vote 142-346.
[11] A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in-
A.
Two or more States
B.
The capital city
C.
Four or more States
D.
In all the States
Ans:
Four or more States
Explanation :
If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
[12] Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
A.
Article 33
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 25
Ans:
Article 33
Explanation :
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
[13] “The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from –
A.
United States of America
B.
Canada
C.
United Kingdom
D.
France
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of all political power. It is closely associated with the social contracts school (mid-17th to mid-18th centuries) , represented by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), John Locke (1632- 1704), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), author of The Social Contract, a prominent political work that clearly highlighted the ideals of "general will" and further matured the idea of popular sovereignty.
[6] Who was the President of India during Janata Party regime?
A.
Fakhruddin All Ahmed
B.
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
C.
Giani Tail Singh
D.
R. Venkataraman
Ans:
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the 6th President of India and his tenure was 25 July, 1977 - 25 July, 1982. During his term of office, Reddy had to work with three governments under Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. Morarji Desai and Charan Singh belonged to the Janata regime.
[7] Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in India in –
A.
1972
B.
1986
C.
1964
D.
1956
Ans:
1972
Explanation :
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
[8] Which Lok Sabha constituency had the highest number of voters during the 13th Lok Sabha Elections?
A.
Uttarahalli
B.
Outer Delhi
C.
North Bombay
D.
Amethi
Ans:
Outer Delhi
Explanation :
Outer Delhi with 3,103,525 voters was the largest. It had 2,500 colonies and 182 villages, 21 assembly segments and 42 corporation seats. Most of the voters were migrants from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab.
[9] Who from the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister?
A.
Choudhary Charan Singh
B.
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
C.
Lai Bahadur Shastri
D.
P.V. Narasimha Rao
Ans:
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Explanation :
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed as the Prime Minister, while she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the cabinet of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
[10] The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was –
A.
Indira Gandhi
B.
Morarji Desai
C.
V.P. Singh
D.
Chandrasheichar
Ans:
V.P. Singh
Explanation :
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June, 1931 --- 27 November, 2008) was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda. Singh held office for slightly less than a year, from 2 December 1989 to 10 November, 1990. The Bhartiya Janata Party withdrew support to his support to the National Front government on the issue of Babri Masjid. V. P. Singh faced the vote of confidence saying that he occupied the high moral ground, as he stood for secularism, had saved the Babri Masjid at the cost of power and had upheld the fundamental principles which were challenged during the crises; 'What kind of India do you want?, he asked of his opponents of various shades in Parliament before losing the vote 142-346.
[11] A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in-
A.
Two or more States
B.
The capital city
C.
Four or more States
D.
In all the States
Ans:
Four or more States
Explanation :
If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
[12] Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
A.
Article 33
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 25
Ans:
Article 33
Explanation :
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
[13] “The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from –
A.
United States of America
B.
Canada
C.
United Kingdom
D.
France
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
[8] Which Lok Sabha constituency had the highest number of voters during the 13th Lok Sabha Elections?
A.
Uttarahalli
B.
Outer Delhi
C.
North Bombay
D.
Amethi
Ans:
Outer Delhi
Explanation :
Outer Delhi with 3,103,525 voters was the largest. It had 2,500 colonies and 182 villages, 21 assembly segments and 42 corporation seats. Most of the voters were migrants from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab.
[9] Who from the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister?
A.
Choudhary Charan Singh
B.
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
C.
Lai Bahadur Shastri
D.
P.V. Narasimha Rao
Ans:
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Explanation :
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed as the Prime Minister, while she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the cabinet of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
[10] The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was –
A.
Indira Gandhi
B.
Morarji Desai
C.
V.P. Singh
D.
Chandrasheichar
Ans:
V.P. Singh
Explanation :
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June, 1931 --- 27 November, 2008) was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda. Singh held office for slightly less than a year, from 2 December 1989 to 10 November, 1990. The Bhartiya Janata Party withdrew support to his support to the National Front government on the issue of Babri Masjid. V. P. Singh faced the vote of confidence saying that he occupied the high moral ground, as he stood for secularism, had saved the Babri Masjid at the cost of power and had upheld the fundamental principles which were challenged during the crises; 'What kind of India do you want?, he asked of his opponents of various shades in Parliament before losing the vote 142-346.
[11] A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in-
A.
Two or more States
B.
The capital city
C.
Four or more States
D.
In all the States
Ans:
Four or more States
Explanation :
If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
[12] Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
A.
Article 33
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 25
Ans:
Article 33
Explanation :
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
[13] “The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from –
A.
United States of America
B.
Canada
C.
United Kingdom
D.
France
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed as the Prime Minister, while she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the cabinet of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
[10] The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was –
A.
Indira Gandhi
B.
Morarji Desai
C.
V.P. Singh
D.
Chandrasheichar
Ans:
V.P. Singh
Explanation :
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June, 1931 --- 27 November, 2008) was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda. Singh held office for slightly less than a year, from 2 December 1989 to 10 November, 1990. The Bhartiya Janata Party withdrew support to his support to the National Front government on the issue of Babri Masjid. V. P. Singh faced the vote of confidence saying that he occupied the high moral ground, as he stood for secularism, had saved the Babri Masjid at the cost of power and had upheld the fundamental principles which were challenged during the crises; 'What kind of India do you want?, he asked of his opponents of various shades in Parliament before losing the vote 142-346.
[11] A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in-
A.
Two or more States
B.
The capital city
C.
Four or more States
D.
In all the States
Ans:
Four or more States
Explanation :
If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
[12] Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
A.
Article 33
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 25
Ans:
Article 33
Explanation :
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
[13] “The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from –
A.
United States of America
B.
Canada
C.
United Kingdom
D.
France
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
[12] Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
A.
Article 33
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 21
D.
Article 25
Ans:
Article 33
Explanation :
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
[13] “The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from –
A.
United States of America
B.
Canada
C.
United Kingdom
D.
France
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
[14] On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?
A.
18th August, 2013
B.
5th August, 2013
C.
26th August, 2013
D.
23rd August, 2013
Ans:
26th August, 2013
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
[15] Which country is following One Party System?
A.
Mongolia
B.
Spain
C.
Chile
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
[16] The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –
A.
1986
B.
1988
C.
1984
D.
1985
Ans:
1985
Explanation :
Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
[17] In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?
A.
Lok Sabha
B.
Rajya Sabha
C.
Vidhan-Sabha
D.
Vidhan parishad
Ans:
Rajya Sabha
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
[18] In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 164
Ans:
Article 167
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
[20] Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
64th Amendment
B.
60th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
63rd Amendment
Ans:
61st Amendment
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
[21] The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?
A.
1971
B.
1981
C.
1991
D.
2001
Ans:
1971
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
0
[22] Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
G.M.C. Balayogi
B.
N. Sanjiva Reddy
C.
Balram Jakhar
D.
Qaliram Bhagat
Ans:
Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation :
Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
[23] ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to –
A.
Suspended motion
B.
Question hour
C.
Adjourned time
D.
Question-answer session
Ans:
Question-answer session
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
[24] The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A.
Decorum
B.
Crossing the floor
C.
Interpolation
D.
Yielding the floor
Ans:
Yielding the floor
Explanation :
Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette Crossing the floor = Changing the party Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
[25] What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Three years
B.
Four years
C.
Five years
D.
Six years
Ans:
Six years
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.
Explanation :
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, not subject to disolution, one third of its members retiring after every two years. Thus every member enjoys a 6-year tenure.