[1] Which article of Indian Constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India?
A.
Article 343
B.
Article 348
C.
Article 154
D.
Article 156
Ans:
Article 343
Explanation :
Article 343 declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India. Article 348 is about language used in the Supreme Court and High Courts. Article 154 deals with executive power of state. Article 156 declares term of office of Governor.
[2] Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgment or order?
A.
Article 137
B.
Article 130
C.
Article 139
D.
Article 138
Ans:
Article 137
Explanation :
Article 137 of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order. Article 130 deals, with seat of supreme court. Article 138 enlargement of the jurisdiction of the supreme court mentioned. Article 139 refers conferment on the supreme court of powers to issue certain writs.
[3] The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the -
A.
Parliament
B.
Election Commission
C.
Supreme Court
D.
High Court
Ans:
Supreme Court
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.
[4] How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
A.
2
B.
3
C.
5
D.
6
Ans:
5
Explanation :
There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto.
[5] Which of the following attribute in the Preamble states that 'No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior'?
A.
Justice
B.
Liberty
C.
Equality
D.
Fraternity
Ans:
Fraternity
Explanation :
The feature of 'FRATERNITY' in the Indian constitution assures the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. According to it, all of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.
[6] Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under .
A.
Legal rights
B.
Fundamental rights
C.
Human rights
D.
Natural rights
Ans:
Fundamental rights
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution provides for constitutional remedies against the violation or transgression of fundamental rights. Under it, a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. That is why Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the heart and soul' of our Constitution.
[7] The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Quo Warranto
C.
Prohibition
D.
Certiorari
Ans:
Quo Warranto
Explanation :
The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold.
[8] Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
A.
127
B.
128
C.
129
D.
130
Ans:
129
Explanation :
According to Article 129 of the Constitution Supreme Court to be a court of record. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
[9] What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India?
A.
20
B.
24
C.
34
D.
28
Ans:
34
Explanation :
There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
[10] Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with -
A.
judicial review
B.
judicial activism
C.
judicial intervention
D.
judicial sanctity
Ans:
judicial activism
Explanation :
Public Interest litigation (PIL) may be linked with judicial activism. India has a recent history of judicial activism, originating after the emergency in India which saw attempts by the Government to control the judiciary. The Public Interest Litigation was an instrument devised by the courts to reach out directly to the public, and take cognizance though the litigant may not be the victim". suo motu" cognizance allows the courts to take up such cases on their own.
[11] Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India?
A.
Dissolution of House
B.
Resolutions
C.
Questions
D.
No Confidence Motion
Ans:
Dissolution of House
Explanation :
In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administrat ion. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
[12] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –
A.
Electoral College
B.
People of India
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
[13] The Prime Minister of India is –
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
Article 343 declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India. Article 348 is about language used in the Supreme Court and High Courts. Article 154 deals with executive power of state. Article 156 declares term of office of Governor.
[2] Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgment or order?
A.
Article 137
B.
Article 130
C.
Article 139
D.
Article 138
Ans:
Article 137
Explanation :
Article 137 of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order. Article 130 deals, with seat of supreme court. Article 138 enlargement of the jurisdiction of the supreme court mentioned. Article 139 refers conferment on the supreme court of powers to issue certain writs.
[3] The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the -
A.
Parliament
B.
Election Commission
C.
Supreme Court
D.
High Court
Ans:
Supreme Court
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.
[4] How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
A.
2
B.
3
C.
5
D.
6
Ans:
5
Explanation :
There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto.
[5] Which of the following attribute in the Preamble states that 'No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior'?
A.
Justice
B.
Liberty
C.
Equality
D.
Fraternity
Ans:
Fraternity
Explanation :
The feature of 'FRATERNITY' in the Indian constitution assures the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. According to it, all of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.
[6] Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under .
A.
Legal rights
B.
Fundamental rights
C.
Human rights
D.
Natural rights
Ans:
Fundamental rights
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution provides for constitutional remedies against the violation or transgression of fundamental rights. Under it, a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. That is why Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the heart and soul' of our Constitution.
[7] The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Quo Warranto
C.
Prohibition
D.
Certiorari
Ans:
Quo Warranto
Explanation :
The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold.
[8] Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
A.
127
B.
128
C.
129
D.
130
Ans:
129
Explanation :
According to Article 129 of the Constitution Supreme Court to be a court of record. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
[9] What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India?
A.
20
B.
24
C.
34
D.
28
Ans:
34
Explanation :
There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
[10] Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with -
A.
judicial review
B.
judicial activism
C.
judicial intervention
D.
judicial sanctity
Ans:
judicial activism
Explanation :
Public Interest litigation (PIL) may be linked with judicial activism. India has a recent history of judicial activism, originating after the emergency in India which saw attempts by the Government to control the judiciary. The Public Interest Litigation was an instrument devised by the courts to reach out directly to the public, and take cognizance though the litigant may not be the victim". suo motu" cognizance allows the courts to take up such cases on their own.
[11] Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India?
A.
Dissolution of House
B.
Resolutions
C.
Questions
D.
No Confidence Motion
Ans:
Dissolution of House
Explanation :
In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administrat ion. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
[12] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –
A.
Electoral College
B.
People of India
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
[13] The Prime Minister of India is –
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
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.
[4] How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
A.
2
B.
3
C.
5
D.
6
Ans:
5
Explanation :
There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto.
[5] Which of the following attribute in the Preamble states that 'No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior'?
A.
Justice
B.
Liberty
C.
Equality
D.
Fraternity
Ans:
Fraternity
Explanation :
The feature of 'FRATERNITY' in the Indian constitution assures the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. According to it, all of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.
[6] Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under .
A.
Legal rights
B.
Fundamental rights
C.
Human rights
D.
Natural rights
Ans:
Fundamental rights
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution provides for constitutional remedies against the violation or transgression of fundamental rights. Under it, a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. That is why Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the heart and soul' of our Constitution.
[7] The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Quo Warranto
C.
Prohibition
D.
Certiorari
Ans:
Quo Warranto
Explanation :
The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold.
[8] Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
A.
127
B.
128
C.
129
D.
130
Ans:
129
Explanation :
According to Article 129 of the Constitution Supreme Court to be a court of record. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
[9] What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India?
A.
20
B.
24
C.
34
D.
28
Ans:
34
Explanation :
There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
[10] Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with -
A.
judicial review
B.
judicial activism
C.
judicial intervention
D.
judicial sanctity
Ans:
judicial activism
Explanation :
Public Interest litigation (PIL) may be linked with judicial activism. India has a recent history of judicial activism, originating after the emergency in India which saw attempts by the Government to control the judiciary. The Public Interest Litigation was an instrument devised by the courts to reach out directly to the public, and take cognizance though the litigant may not be the victim". suo motu" cognizance allows the courts to take up such cases on their own.
[11] Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India?
A.
Dissolution of House
B.
Resolutions
C.
Questions
D.
No Confidence Motion
Ans:
Dissolution of House
Explanation :
In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administrat ion. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
[12] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –
A.
Electoral College
B.
People of India
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
[13] The Prime Minister of India is –
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
The feature of 'FRATERNITY' in the Indian constitution assures the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. According to it, all of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.
[6] Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under .
A.
Legal rights
B.
Fundamental rights
C.
Human rights
D.
Natural rights
Ans:
Fundamental rights
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution provides for constitutional remedies against the violation or transgression of fundamental rights. Under it, a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. That is why Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the heart and soul' of our Constitution.
[7] The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Quo Warranto
C.
Prohibition
D.
Certiorari
Ans:
Quo Warranto
Explanation :
The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold.
[8] Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
A.
127
B.
128
C.
129
D.
130
Ans:
129
Explanation :
According to Article 129 of the Constitution Supreme Court to be a court of record. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
[9] What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India?
A.
20
B.
24
C.
34
D.
28
Ans:
34
Explanation :
There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
[10] Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with -
A.
judicial review
B.
judicial activism
C.
judicial intervention
D.
judicial sanctity
Ans:
judicial activism
Explanation :
Public Interest litigation (PIL) may be linked with judicial activism. India has a recent history of judicial activism, originating after the emergency in India which saw attempts by the Government to control the judiciary. The Public Interest Litigation was an instrument devised by the courts to reach out directly to the public, and take cognizance though the litigant may not be the victim". suo motu" cognizance allows the courts to take up such cases on their own.
[11] Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India?
A.
Dissolution of House
B.
Resolutions
C.
Questions
D.
No Confidence Motion
Ans:
Dissolution of House
Explanation :
In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administrat ion. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
[12] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –
A.
Electoral College
B.
People of India
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
[13] The Prime Minister of India is –
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold.
[8] Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
A.
127
B.
128
C.
129
D.
130
Ans:
129
Explanation :
According to Article 129 of the Constitution Supreme Court to be a court of record. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
[9] What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India?
A.
20
B.
24
C.
34
D.
28
Ans:
34
Explanation :
There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
[10] Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with -
A.
judicial review
B.
judicial activism
C.
judicial intervention
D.
judicial sanctity
Ans:
judicial activism
Explanation :
Public Interest litigation (PIL) may be linked with judicial activism. India has a recent history of judicial activism, originating after the emergency in India which saw attempts by the Government to control the judiciary. The Public Interest Litigation was an instrument devised by the courts to reach out directly to the public, and take cognizance though the litigant may not be the victim". suo motu" cognizance allows the courts to take up such cases on their own.
[11] Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India?
A.
Dissolution of House
B.
Resolutions
C.
Questions
D.
No Confidence Motion
Ans:
Dissolution of House
Explanation :
In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administrat ion. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
[12] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –
A.
Electoral College
B.
People of India
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
[13] The Prime Minister of India is –
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
[10] Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with -
A.
judicial review
B.
judicial activism
C.
judicial intervention
D.
judicial sanctity
Ans:
judicial activism
Explanation :
Public Interest litigation (PIL) may be linked with judicial activism. India has a recent history of judicial activism, originating after the emergency in India which saw attempts by the Government to control the judiciary. The Public Interest Litigation was an instrument devised by the courts to reach out directly to the public, and take cognizance though the litigant may not be the victim". suo motu" cognizance allows the courts to take up such cases on their own.
[11] Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India?
A.
Dissolution of House
B.
Resolutions
C.
Questions
D.
No Confidence Motion
Ans:
Dissolution of House
Explanation :
In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administrat ion. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
[12] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –
A.
Electoral College
B.
People of India
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
[13] The Prime Minister of India is –
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over administrat ion. Parliament exercises the control over administration through executives by several mechanism. The first kind of general control is achieved through law making, questions, motions and resolutions, debate and discussions. Second kind comprises specific techniques specifically for financial control such as budgetary system, demand of grants, supplementary, additional and excess grants, consolidated fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
[12] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by –
A.
Electoral College
B.
People of India
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Constituent Assembly
Explanation :
The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes over his nearest rival K.T. Shah who got 92,827 votes. He was elected the President of Constituent Assembly on 11 December, 1946. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
[13] The Prime Minister of India is –
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. The Constitution envisages a scheme of affairs in which the President of India is the head of the executive in terms of Article 53 with office of the Prime Minister as heading the Council of Ministers to assist and advise the President in the discharge of the executive power.
[14] Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down?
A.
Article 280
B.
Article 269
C.
Article 268
D.
Article 265
Ans:
Article 280
Explanation :
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is appointed for five years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
[15] Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Article of the India Constitution Related State -
A.
371 A : Nagaland
B.
371 B : Assam
C.
371 C : Meghalaya
D.
371 D : Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
371 C : Meghalaya
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
Article 371C has special provisions regarding the state of Manipur.
[16] Under which one of the following Sections of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 has protection of action taken in good faith been provided?
A.
Section 16 A
B.
Section 15 A
C.
Section 16 B
D.
Section 14 A
Ans:
Section 14 A
Explanation :
Under Section 14 A, protection of the action taken in good faith in a section under the protection of the Civil Rights Act, 1955 has been provided.
[17] The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called –
A.
Monetary Policy
B.
Fiscal Policy
C.
Credit Policy
D.
Budgetary Policy
Ans:
Fiscal Policy
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
[18] Which term is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Republic
B.
Integrity
C.
Federal
D.
Socialist
Ans:
Federal
Explanation :
The term Federal is not used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[19] How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Ans:
3
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
[20] The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places?
A.
Nagpur
B.
Panaji
C.
Pune
D.
Aurangabad
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The Bombay High Court has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
[21] In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Ans:
II
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
Details of Citizenship are mentioned in part 11 (Article 5-11) of the constitution.
[22] Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
A.
President
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the parliament to form a new state by separation of a part of territory of an established state or to unite two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
[23] Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of –
A.
the Governor
B.
the Chief Minister
C.
the Finance Minister
D.
the Speaker
Ans:
the Governor
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
[24] The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called :
A.
Legislative Council
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Executive Council
D.
Governor - in - Council
Ans:
Legislative Council
Explanation :
The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twen-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
[25] Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Union Legislature
C.
State Legislature
D.
Election
Ans:
Election
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Explanation :
Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the, basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age. The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.