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1 The parliament committee which consists of members of Lok Sabha only (a) Estimate Committee(b) Public Accounts Committee (c) Public Undertaking Committee

A police officer can arrest a person without warrant. When (a) Any person is actually concerned or is reasonably suspected to be concerned in cognizable offence (b) Any person who has escaped from lawful custody (c) Any person obstructing a Police Officer in the discharge of his duties (d) All of the above

From the constitution of which of the following countries the idea of Directive Principles of states policy was borrowed by the framers of the Indian constitution (a) Germany(b) Ireland(c) Britain(d) Canada

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the Election Commission (a) Preparation of electoral roll (b) According to recognition to political parties (c) Selecting candidates for contesting elections (d) Allotting symbols to the political parties

The purpose of appointing the Sarkaria Commission was to examine (a) The language problem(b) The reservation issue (c) The centre-state relation(d) The educational problems

To which of the following states the ‘Special Marriage Act 1954’ does not apply (a) Tripura(b) Kerala(c) Nagaland(d) Jammu & Kashmir

Which one of the following is not a fundamental right (a) Right against exploitation(b) Right to equality (c) Right to freedom of religion(d) Right to property

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Which of the following bills must be passed by each houses of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority (a) Ordinary bill (b) Money bill (c) Constitution amendment bill (d) Finance bill

The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election, if he (a) himself is a candidate(b) is a caretaker Chief Minister (c) is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the state assembly (d) is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature

The Election Commission of India is (a) Executive body(b) Legislative body (c) Constitutional body(d) Non-formal body

A private person may be arrested without warrant (a) Any person who is believed to be a terrorist (b) Any person who is likely to commit a serious offence (c) Any person who commits a non-bailable and non-cognizable offence (d) Any person who in his presence commits a non-bailable and cognizable offence

In which one of the following circumstances is a banker not justified in refusing payment of cheques (a) When the cheques is presented by a stranger (b) When the cheques is postdated (c) When funds are insufficient (d) When customer countermanded payment

A confession made by any person while he is in the custody of a police officer is admissible in evidence (a) if it was made voluntarily (b) if it was made in the presence of a lawyer (c) if it was relevant to the offence alleged to be committed by him (d) if it was made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate

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14 A person making a dying declaration survives. His statement is (a) Admissible as a dying declaration because it was made in anticipation of death (b) Absolutely irrelevant (c) Not admissible in evidence as a dying declaration but may be relied on to corroborate the testimony of a witness (d) Admissible if it was made in the presence of a Magistrate

The Right which is not a Fundamental Right (a) Right for equality(b) Right for residing anywhere in India (c) Right for Property(d) Right for Expression

The tax that Gramapanchayats are not allowed to collect (a) Income Tax(b) Profession Tax(c) Entertainment Tax (d) Building Tax

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Election Commission is constituted (a) Every 5 years (c) It is permanent constitutional body

(b) Every 10 years (d) Every 10 years

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A18 19 Which one of the following is in the concurrent list of the constitution of India

(a) Education(b) Commerce(c) Agriculture(d) Finance

When the office of the President of India falls vacant it must be filled within (a) One year(b) Three months(c) Six months(d) One month

Which of the following is not correct (a) A person cannot be member of the Parliament and at the same time be a member of the State Legislature (b) The term of the member elected to Rajya Sabha is only 3 years (c) An ‘election petition’ is to be filed before the High Court (d) A candidate for election shall be a voter in the electoral roll

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Which of the following can be included in ‘Corrupt Practice’ in elections (a) Promotion of enmity or hatred(b) Publication of false statements (c) Assistance of government servants(d) All of the above

Which of the following can be included in ‘booth capturing’ (a) Seizure of voting machines(b) Preventing persons from voting (c) Preventing a voter from reaching polling station(d) any one of the above

The constitutional validity of a legislation of the State Assembly can be examined by (a) High court(b) Ombudsman(c) Lok Ayukta(d) any one of the above

The director of a Public Limited Company has the position of (a) Manager(b) Trustee(c) Agent(d) All of the above

The Vice-President of India is elected by an ‘electoral college’ consisting of (a) Elected members of Rajya Sabha(b) Elected members of Lok Sabha (c) Nominated members of both the sides(d) All of the above

An attempt to commit suicide is (a) An offence under the Penal Code (b) It is included in the ‘right to life’ in Article 21 and not punishable (c) Not an offence, if made by one who has attained majority

A bill becomes a law when it is passed by (a) Lok Sabha(b) Rajya Sabha

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Which of the following is NOT correct (a) The Supreme Court is a Court of Record (b) The Supreme Court can punish for contempt of the court (c) A bench of the Supreme Court is located in Chennai (d) In order to have a ‘Constitution Bench’ there must be 5 judges

The constitution itself provides for Reservation in favour of (a) Scheduled Castes(b) Scheduled Tribes (c) Other Backward Classes(d) All of the above

Fingerprint Analysis and Criminal Tracing (FACTS) as a check to jail breaks and imprisonment has been introduced first by which state (a) Jharkhand(b) Haryana(c) Maharashtra(d) Andhra Pradesh

The constitution of India does not mention the post of (a) The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (b) The Deputy Speaker of the Stale Legislative Assemblies (c) The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (d) The Deputy Prime Minister

Which among the following is the duration of the State Legislature Council (a) 2 years(b) 3 years(c) 4 years(d) 5 years

The largest committee of the Indian Parliament is (a) Select committee(b) Public accounts committee (c) Estimates committee(d) Rules committee

Swaminathan Committee was appointed to prepare a draft on (a) National population policy(b) Minimum wages (c) Agricultural policy(d) Disaster management

The term ‘Untouchables’ was used to refer to the Depressed Castes by (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy(b) Mahatma Gandhi (c) William Bentick(d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

A bill introduced by a member or a minister goes through (a) Two readings(b) One reading(c) Three readings

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The maximum strength of the House of the people or Lok Sabha as envisaged by the constitution now is (a) 530(b) 545(c) 554(d) 552

Which of the following is presided over by a non-member (a) Legislative assembly of states(b) Legislative council of states (c) Rajya Sabha (d) Lok Sabha

Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. Ambedkar as “the heart and soul” of the constitution (a) Right against exploitation(b) Right to constitutional remedies (c) Right to freedom of religion(d) Right to equality

Who among the following did not serve as Vice-President before becoming President of India (a) Dr. Zakir Hussain(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (c) R. Venkataraman(d) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy

Rearranging electoral constituencies in a way that gives advantage to a political party is (a) Lynching(b) Floor crossing(c) Gerrymandering(d) Filibustering

The Planning Commission is (a) An official body (c) An advisory body

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Which among the following is not a constitutional body (a) Finance commission(b) UPSC (c) State Public Service Commission(d) Planning commission

A writ by court, to some person or body to compel it to perform some public duty is (a) Habeas Corpus(b) Prohibition(c) Quo Warranto(d) Mandamus

According to the Article 311 (2), no person holding a civil post shall be dismissed, removed or reduced in rank except offer (a) Registering a case(b) A trial(c) An inquiry

A Judgment passed by the Supreme Court can be reviewed only by (a) The President(b) The Prime Minister (c) The International Court of Justice(d) None of these

The President of India can be impeached on which ground (a) Violation of the Constitution(b) Corruption(c) Misbehavior

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1 The President of India is (a) Head of State(b) Head of administration (c) Supreme Commander of Armed forces

The Council of Ministers at the centre is having collective responsibility to (a) The President of India(b) Lok Sabha (c) Rajya Sabha(d) All the above

The President of India has the authority to appoint the following except (a) Attorney General(b) Advocate General (c) Chief Justice of India(d) Chief Election Commissioner

The constitution of the Upper House of Parliament shows ……. feature (a) Unitary(b) Democratic(c) Socialist(d) Federal

The Objective Resolution was moved before the constitution assembly by (a) Sardar Vallabhai Patel(b) C. Rajagopalachari (c) Dr. Rajendraprasad(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

In the distribution of powers followed in India the residuary powers rest with (a) Only the states(b) Only with the centre (c) Both the centre and the states(d) None of the above

The President of India is empowered to (a) Dissolve parliament(b) Give assent to bills (c) Summon parliament(d) All the above

A will executed by a person would take effect from the testation (a) Consent(b) Death(c) Illness(d) All the above

Which of the following is not correct (a) Estoppel is a plea made before the court (b) Expert opinion can be brought in evidence before courts (c) Dying declarations can be proved before the court (d) All relevant facts are admissible in evidence

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Which of the following came to be called the Magna Carta of Education in India (a) Raleigh Commission(b) Hunter Commission (c) Macaulay’s Education Policy 1935(d) Wood’s Dispatch 1854

Which of the following commission recommended 10+2+3 pattern of education (a) Raleigh Commission(b) Sadler Commission (c) Hartog Committee(d) Hunter Commission

Which of the following proposed learning through activity (a) Sargeant Plan(b) Salder Commission (c) Hartog Committee(d) Wardha Scheme

Which of the following called for universal, free and compulsory education for children in the 6 to 11 age group (a) Kothari commission(b) Radhakrishnan commission (c) Sargeant plan(d) Zakir Hussain committee

Malimath Commission was constituted to suggest the reforms in the field of (a) Judicial delay(b) Stock Market reforms (c) Agricultural tax(d) Criminal justice

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The ordinary source of laws is (a) Precedent (previous decision of courts) (b) Legislation (statutes passed by competent legislature) (c) Custom (usages having the force of law) (d) All the above

Name the philosopher statesman who was President of India (a) Dr. Zakir Hussain(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (c) Giani Zail Singh(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Name the scientist who became the President if India (a) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam(b) Dr. Zakir Hussain (c) Dr. S.D. Sharma(d) R.Venkit Raman

A diplomatic agent of Government of India in another country may be (a) Consul(b) Ambassador (c) High Commissioner(d) Any one of the above

U.R. Ananthamurthi Commission studied issues in the field of (a) Literacy(b) Social Development (c) Education(d) Economic Development

Which of the following is not a function of the Prime Minister (a) He appoints administrators of Union Territories (b) He acts between the link between the President and the Council of Ministers (c) He co-ordinates the polices of various ministries (d) He presides over the cabinet meetings

The constitution of India is provided for (a) Multiple citizenship(b) Double citizenship

Who elects the Vice President of India (a) Members of Lok Sabha (c) Members of Rajya Sabha

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1 The fundamental right deleted from the Indian constitution (a) Right to freedom of religion(b) Right to property(c) Right to equality

Who administers the oath of office to the President of India (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha(b) Chief Justice(c) Prime Minister

Which of the following is not a process to compel the appearance of a person (a) Search Warrant(b) Attachment(c) Summons(d) Warrant

Which of the following persons are not capable of claiming maintenance under section 125 Cr Pc (a) Aged parents(b) Daughters in law (c) Minor children(d) Major children unable to maintain themselves

The President of India takes up his post by (a) Birth(b) Law enacted by the parliament (c) Nomination (d) Election

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6 Which of the following is an ‘Unfair Trade Practice’ as per the section 2 of the Consumer Protection Act 1986 (a) Giving a warranty that is not based on adequate tests (b) Falsely representing that the goods are of a particular standard (c) Falsely representing the need for any goods (d) All the above

A money bill does not deal with (a) Imposing of fines(b) Imposing of tax (c) Audit of accounts of the Union and States

The right to freedom envisaged in Article 19 to 22 of the Indian constitution does not contain (a) Freedom to move any where in India (b) Freedom to get free and fair education up to the age of 14 (c) Right to Association (d) Freedom to carry out any trade

Rules made by an authority for its own regulation is called (a) Bylaw(b) Memorandum(c) Statute (d) Act

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What is the minimum age laid down for a person to seek election to the Lok Sabha? (a) 18 years(b) 21 years(c) 25 years(d) 30 years

Because of their being charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State, the Legislative Assembly is not empowered to vote for the salary and allowances of (a) Chief Minister(b) Judges of High Court (c) District and Session Judge(d) State Finance Minister

Tenth Five-Year Plan covers the period (a) 2001-2006(b) 2002-2007 2000-2005

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To permit operations of private life insurance companies in India, Government of India revised the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Act in the year (a) 1999(b) 1998(c) 2000(d) 2001

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Which one of the following taxes is not shared by the Central Government with the States? (a) Union excise duties(b) Customs duty(c) Income tax(d) Estate duty

Who is the successor to the authority that was functioning as the Privy Council before the coming into being of the Constitution of India? (a) The President of India(b) The Council of Ministers of the Central Government (c) Supreme Court(d) The Rajya Sabha

Which of the following is in the Concurrent List of the Constitution? (a) Pilgrimages to places outside India(b) National Highways (c) Electricity(d) Relief of the disabled and the unemployable

Apart from Jammu & Kashmir, which of the following States has a special protection, notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution, in certain matters? (a) Tripura(b) Meghalaya(c) Nagaland(d) Himachal Pradesh

Employment in which of the following is not covered by the right to equality of opportunity for all citizens enshrined in the Constitution of India? (a) Public sector undertakings(b) Departmental undertakings (c) Co-operative societies(d) Local bodies

Which of the following words in the Preamble of the Constitution of India was not inserted through the Constitution Forty-Second Amendment Act, 1976? (a) Socialist(b) Secular(c) Dignity(d) Integrity

The joint sittings of the Union Parliament may be summoned for (a) Special address of the President (b) Annul address of the President (c) President's occasional messages of national significance (d) Resolution of the deadlock between the two Houses on a non-money bill

The Electoral College that elects the President of India consists of the (a) Elected members of all the State Legislatures (b) Members of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (c) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies (d) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures

Constitution amending bill passed by the Parliament also requires to be ratified by the legislatures of not less than half of the States in regard to the (a) Fundamental rights(b) Fundamental duties (c) Representation of States in the Parliament(d) Constitutional emergency

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1 What is Right to Freedom? (a) Right of speech and expression (c) Right to form associations and unions

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2 What is Right against Exploitation? (a) Traffic in human beings is forbidden (b) Forced labour is prohibited (c) Children under fourteen years of age cannot be employed in factories (d) All of the above

What are Writs? (a) Habeas Corpus (b) mandamus (c) Quo warranto (d) All of the above

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4 What are the Directive Principle of developing India as a Welfare State? (a) Fair distribution of Wealth (b) Equal pay for equal work to men and women (c) Free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years (d) All of the above

What are the Directive Principles for shaping India into a Gandhian State? (a) Organization of village panchayts(b) promotion of prohibition (c) Promotion of Khadi and village industries(d) All of the above

What are the Directive Principles for promoting International Peace? (a) Promote International peace and security (b) Maintain honourable relations between nations (c) Foster respect for international law (d) All of the above

What is common between the President of India and the President of America? (a) Name(b) Powers(c) Both(d) Neither

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9 What are the Emergency Powers of the President (a) Emergency caused by war or internal disturbances (b) Emergency Because of the failure of the Constitution (c) Financial emergencies (d) All of the above

What are the basis principles of the Cabinet Government? (a) Political homogeneity(b) Ministerial responsibility (c) Leadership of the Prime Minister(d) All of the above

What are the functions of the Prime Minister? (a) Constituting the Cabinet(b) Presiding over the Cabinet (c) Leadership of the House of the People(d) All of the above

What are the qualifications of a member of Parliament? (a) A citizen of India(b) Not less than 25 years of age (c) An elector of any parliamentary constituency(d) All of the above

What are the qualifications of a judge of the High Court? (a) Should have held a judicial office for not less than ten years (b) Should have been advocate in a High Court for not less ten years (c) Either(d) Neither

Who is a citizen? (a) A person who lives in a city (b) A citizen is one who enjoys full legal rights in a country (c) Both

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What is a government of the people, for the people and by the people? (a) Dictatorship(b) Aristocracy(c) Mobocracy(d) Ram Rajya

In democracy: (a) All people are equal (c) All people are equal economically

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In whom is the real power invested in India? (a) The President (c) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Which body makes laws? (a) The President (c) The Parliament

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Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in India? (a) The Prime Minister(b) The Commander-in-chief (c) The President of India(d) Minister of Defence

When the President can declare emergency? (a) When there is a breakdown of the constitutional machinery (b) When security of India is threatened (c) When financial stability is endangered (d) Any or all of the above

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1 Which organ of the government implements the laws? (a) Legislature(b) Executive(c) Judiciary jointly

Who appoints the Prime Minister? (a) The President(b) The Parliament

What is bureaucracy? (a) Government of clerks (c) Government of officers

What is oligarchy? (a) Government of the people (c) government of policemen

What is feudalism? (a) Government of bankers (c) Government of landlords

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The preamble of constitution of India aims to secure (a) Fundamental rights of all individuals (b) Fundamental duties of a citizen of India (c) Dignity of individual and unity & Integrity of nation (d) Securing of service to Govt. servant

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Which of the following directive principles of state policy has NOT been implemented so far? (a) Separation of Judiciary from Executive (b) Promotion of International peace & security (c) Uniform civil code for the citizens (d) Organization of village panchayats

Who among the following decides whether a particular bill is a money bill or not? (a) The President(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha (c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha(d) The Finance Minister

The executive power of the state is vested with (a) Chief Minister of the state(b) Governor of the state (c) State legislature(d) People of the State

Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? (a) Elected Members of the Lower House of Parliament (b) Elected members of the Upper House of Parliament (c) Elected members of the Upper House of State legislature (d) Elected members of the Lower house of state legislature

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The Comptroller and Auditor General holds the office for a term of (a) 4 years(b) 5 years(c) 6 years(d) till retirement

The maximum duration of the zero hour of the Lok Sabha is (a) 30 minutes(b) one hour(c) two hours (d) unspecified

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Who took over Prime Minster of India on the death of Pandit Nehru? (a) Lal Bahadur Sastri(b) Gulzarilal Nanda (c) Indira Gandhi(d) Jagjivan Ram

Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in (a) 1985(b) 1987(c) 1989(d) 1991

The Indian Constitution provides for a few fundamental rights or freedoms to all citizen of India. Accordingly, the citizens are not entitled to enjoy the freedom of (a) Speech and expression (b) Assembly in a peaceful manner and without carrying arms (c) Acquiring land or property in any part of the country (d) Pursuing any profession, occupation, trade or business included in the list of professions and occupations prepared by the Government of India (e) Forming association, union etc

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For which among the following sections of the society, Union Ministry for Urban Development and Poverty Eradication has, for the first time, prepared a National Policy draft? (a) Street dwellers(b) Roadside vendors(c) Beggars (d) Sex workers(e) None of these

Which one of the following is not a type of relationship specified by the Indian Constitution between the Centre and the States? (a) Legislative(b) Financial(c) Judicial(d) Administrative

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1 The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by (a) The Prime Minister of India(b) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (c) The President of India(d) The Indian parliament

The President of India is elected by: (a) The members of Parliament (c) Both

Who elects the Prime Minister? (a) The people(b) The President

(b) The Members of Legislative Assemblies (d) Neither

(c) The Parliament (d) All of the above

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Who appoints the Chief Minister? (a) The Governor of the State (c) The Legislative Assembly

(b) The Prime Minister (d) The Supreme Court

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Which is not an essential part of the Government? (a) Cabinet(b) The Supreme Court (c) Parliament(d) Indian Administrative Service

Which is the most important and highest service? (a) Indian Administrative Service(b) Indian Foreign Service (c) Indian Police Service(d) Indian Information Service

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Who was the last Governor-General of India? (a) Lord Mountbatten(b) Rajagopalachari (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad(d) Sarojini Naidu

What is Local Self-Government? (a) Government of the wife (c) Municipal government

What is the duty of the Municipality? (a) To maintain law and order (c) To collect taxes

What is a Corporation? (a) It is the same as municipality (c) It is a business undertaking

(b) Government of the husband (d) Mental government

(b) To keep the city neat and clean (d) To suppress crime

(b) It is the municipality of a very big city (d) It is a limited company

(d) Mayor

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Who collects the House Tax? (a) Municipality or corporation (c) Central government

The mayor of the Corporation is: (a) Elected by the people (c) Appointed by the Chief Minister

What is known as the "Little India"?

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18 What is the lowest stage of the local government? (a) Gram Panchayat(b) Panchayat samiti (c) Zila Panchayat(d) District Council

Who is a "Lumbardar"? (a) The head of a regiment (c) Head of labourers

(b) Head of Village (d) Nominee of the government

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A major obstacle to democracy is: (a) Poverty of the people(b) Illiteracy (c) Bureaucracy (d) Corruption

(d) Ancient Europe

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What is plebiscite? (a) Voting on a point by the Parliament (c) Voting by all people in the state

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24 What is referendum? (a) Referring a matter to the President for final decision (b) Judgment of the Supreme court (c) Referring a matter to the Parliament (d) Voting by people on a point of controversy

What are the most important laws in democracy? (a) Laws of Parliament(b) Customs and traditions (c) Natural laws(d) All of the above

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1 Who is the final Sovereign in India (a) The President(b) The Parliament (c) People (d) The Prime Mister

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(a) President(b) Prime Minister(c) Army A2 3 Which of the following is not a fundamental duty

(a) Preserve our composite duty(b) Earn foreign exchange (c) Abjure violence(d) Uphold sovereignty of nation

Which of the following panels examined and suggested tax reforms (a) Verma Commission(b) Swant Committee(c) Chelliah Committee

In the words of the President of India, the eligible voters, by exercising their scared right to vote, can show the seeds of (a) Safe and secure India(b) Happy and prosperous India (c) An India without mobility(d) All the above

The anti-tobacco legislation prohibits (a) Advertisement of tobacco products (c) Sale of cigarettes to a minor

(b) Smoking in public places (d) All the above

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Supreme Court of India had ruled that the people had the ‘right to know’ ……….of the candidates (a) Criminal records if any(b) Educational qualifications (c) Financial assets(d) All the above

Comptroller and Auditor General is having duties and powers in relation to the accounts of (a) State government(b) Union government (c) Other authority as prescribed(d) All of the above

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The law of Torts deals with (a) Negligence(b) Nuisance (c) Defamation (d) All the above

A tort by way of ‘trespass to person’ may be (a) Assault(b) False imprisonment (c) Wrongful restraint(d) Any one of the above

Easy access to Justice is made possible by (a) Legal literacy program(b) Legal aid to poor (c) Lok Adalats(d) All the above

By the wide interpretation of ‘right to life’ and ‘personal liberty’ in Act. 21, it includes the right (a) For speedy trial(b) To go abroad(c) For free legal aid(d) All the above

Lok Adalat may consist of (a) A social worker (c) Member of the legal profession

(b) Sitting or retired judicial officer (d) All the above

(b) Different religions are equally (d) All of the above

Without undergoing through the elaborate procedure of courts, disputes can be settled by (a) Negotiation(b) Arbitration(c) Conciliation(d) Any one of the above A9

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16 The Patna High court has decided that the Election Commission should take urgent action to prevent ……from contesting elections for the 14th Lok Sabha (a) Jailed criminals(b) Imprisoned persons in hospital wards (c) Absconding culprits(d) All the above

Which of the following is not a salient feature of our Constitution (a) It is a written Constitution(b) It is the longest Constitution in the World (c) It is more right than flexible(d) It is inspired by different sources

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In democracy, the sovereignty or the superior power lies in the hands of the (a) The legislature(b) The people(c) The ministers(d) The government

The lower house of legislature in India is called (a) Cabinet(b) Assembly(c) Rajya Sabha (d) Lok Sabha

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(a) Delinquents(b) Widows(c) Workers(d) Beggars

Objective of ICDS scheme includes (a) to reduce school dropouts (b) to improve nutrition and health status of children (c) to reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition among children (d) All the above

Mandal commission report was with reference to (a) Panchayati Raj(b) Reservations(c) Electronics (d) Higher education

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(a) settle in any part of India(b) assemble peacefully (c) form associations(d) all the above

The right to acquire property is a (a) civil right(b) a directive principle (c) fundamental right(d) fundamental duty

The right to freedom of religion under Article 25 is subject to (a) Public order(b) Morality(c) Health(d) All the above

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1 The Union Government has made ........ as the regulator for broadcast and Cable TV services as well In January 2004. (a) Prasar Bharti(b) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (c) Principle Information Officer, Government of India(d) Central Censor Board

Naresh Chandra Committee is concerned with (a) Taxation policy(b) Rural development (c) Aviation sector(d) Defence procurements

Malimath Commission was constituted to suggest reforms in (a) Stock Market(b) Criminal Justice (c) Judicial Delay (d) None of these

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Part III of the Constitution of India relates to (a) Directive Principle of State Policy(b) Fundamental Duties (c) Fundamental Rights(d) Citizenship

Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of (a) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (b) Socially and educationally backward classes (c) Socially and economically backward classes (d) educationally and economically backward classes

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The Constituent Assembly of India started functioning from (a) December 9, 1946(b) January 1, 1947 (c) January 26, 1947(d) August 15, 1947

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India? (a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States (b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution (c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas (d) It allocates seats in the Council of States

The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the (a) Lok Sabha alone(b) Either House of Parliament (c) Joint Sitting of Parliament(d) Rajya Sabha alone

Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election 4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union? (a) Article 257(b) Article 258(c) Article 355(d) Article 356

Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'? (a) Article 24(b) Article 45(c) Article 330(d) Article 368

According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman? (a) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court (b) Any serving Judge of the High Court (c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India (d) Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court

Who among the following was never the Lok Speaker? (a) K.V.K Sundaram(b) G.S Dhillon (c) Baliram Bhagat (d) Hukum Singh

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Which article of the Constitution of India lays down the procedure for 'impeachment' of the President? (a) Article 105(b) Article 61(c) Article 60(d) Article 35

Who is the first woman legislator in India? (a) Tara Cherian(b) Cornelia Sorabji (c) Muthulakshmi Reddy(d) Anna Chandy

The reference to Hindus in Article 25 of the Constitution does not include (a) Parsees(b) Sikhs(c) Jains(d) Buddhists

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is (a) nominated by the President (b) elected by the two Houses of Parliament (c) elected by Parliament and the legislatures of the States jointly (d) elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

In India, a tax on agricultural incomes can be levied by (a) both the Central and State Governments (b) neither the Central and State Governments (c) only the State Governments (d) only the Central Government

By which amendment, were the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens added to the Constitution? (a) Forty-fourth Amendment(b) Forty-third Amendment (c) Forty-second Amendment(d) Forty-first Amendment

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence? (a) Attorney General of India — Judges of the Supreme Court — Members of Parliament — Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha (b) Judge of the Supreme Court — Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha — Attorney General of India — Members of Parliament (c) Attorney General of India — Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha — Judge of the Supreme Court — Members of Parliament (d) Judges of the Supreme Court — Attorney General of India — Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha — Members of Parliament

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1 There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of (a) the Chief justice of High Court(b) the Chief Justice of India (c) the Governor(d) the Vice-President

In the event of non-enforcement of Directive Principles of the State by the Government, a citizen of India can move the (a) District Court(b) High Court(c) Supreme Court(d) None of these

The member of a State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehaviour only after an enquiry has been conducted by the (a) Supreme Court India(b) High Court of the State (c) committee appointed by the President (d) committee appointed by the Governor of the State

Who can recommend abolition or creation of the Legislative Council in a State? (a) Governor of the State(b) Advocate General of the State (c) Legislative Assembly of the State(d) The Sate Council of Ministers

The purpose of the Ilbert Bill was (a) to take away the right of the native magistrates to try Europeans and Englishmen (b) to take away the right of the European magistrates to try Indians (c) to remove an anomaly in the Criminal Procedure Code of 1873, according to which no magistrate or sessions judge could try a European or British subject unless he was himself of European birth (d) None of the above

The Constitution of India borrowed the concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy from the Constitution of (a) Ireland(b) USA(c) UK(d) Canada

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Which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) There is no provision of referendum in the Indian Constitution (b) The State Legislatures do not possess the right to initiate the amendment of the Constitution (c) The proposal for amending the Constitution can only be initiated in Lok Sabha (d) The Indian Constitution is partly flexible and party rigid

8 Which one of the following Articles has declared untouchability in any form as unconstitutional? (a) Article 14(b) Article 17(c) Article 44(d) Article 45

Under which one of the following Articles, the Supreme Court has been given the powers to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it previously? (a) Article 130(b) Article 137(c) Article 138(d) Article 139

A member elected to Lok Sabha as a candidate of a party crosses the floor of the House. In such a case, (a) his continued membership of the House is not affected in any way (b) he ceases to be a member of the House whether or not he resigns his membership (c) he can continue to be a member of the House if the party on whose symbol he was elected has no objection (d) he will continue to be a member of the House if the Speaker permits

The Right to Property was excluded from the Fundamental Rights during the tenure of the Government headed by (a) Charan Singh(b) Morarji Desai(c) Indira Gandhi(d) Rajiv Gandhi

Which of the following statements in regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy is correct? (a) Fundamental Rights constitute limitations upon State action, while Directive Principles are in the nature of instruction to the Government to achieve certain ends (b) They are justiciable in certain respects (c) They enjoin on the State to secure a living wage to all workers within a specified

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(c) They enjoin on the State to secure a living wage to all workers within a specified period (d) The courts can compel the State to implement some of the important directives

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The First Official Language Commission, as required under Article 344 of the Constitution, was constituted by the President in (a) 1950 with K.M Munshi as its(b) 1955 with B.G Kher as it Chairman (c) 1960 with M.C Chhagla as its Chairman (d) 1965 with Humayun Kabir as its Chairman

Which authority should an Indian citizen approach for securing his fundamental right of personal freedom guaranteed by the Constitution? (a) The President of India(b) The Government of a State (c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha(d) The Supreme court or a High Court

The system of Proportional Representation is used in the election of the (a) President of India(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha (c) Members of Lok Sabha(d) None of the above

A Bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with all of the following matters, except (a) imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax (b) imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties (c) appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India (d) audit of the accounts of the Union or of a State

The constituents of Indian Parliament, as mentioned in the Constitution are the (a) President, Lok Sabha and the Council of Ministers (b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (c) President Vice-President and the two Houses of Parliament (d) President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Comprehensive changes in the Constitution were effected in 1976, overturning some of its bedrocks. All of the following were the major areas of impact of these changes, except (a) the changes narrowed down and fettered the scope of judicial review of ordinary laws (b) the changes unsettled the original balance between the different organs of the sate, viz; Legislature and Judiciary (c) the changes excluded the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution (d) there was devaluation of Fundamental Rights vis-a-vis the Directive Principles of Sate Policy

Which of the following Articles empowers the High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights ? (a) Article 225(b) Article 226(c) Article 227(d) Article 228

The Government of India Act, 1935, envisaged the introduction of (a) dyarchical form of government(b) federal form of government (c) republican form of government(d) unitary form of government

Which of the following are the Financial Committees of Parliament in India ? 1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings (a) 1 and 3(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following are the circumstances under which an elected member of Parliament may be disqualified on the ground of defection? 1. If he voluntarily gives up his membership of a political party 2. If he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party without prior permission of the political party 3. If he speaks against the political party. 4. If he joins a political party other than the party on whose ticket he contested and got elected

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Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President if India? (a) Elected members of the Legislative Council (b) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State (c) Elected members of Lok Sabha (d) Elected members of Rajya Sabha

The proclamation on the Emergency by the president on the ground of internal disturbance was made for the first time in (a) 1962(b) 1965(c) 1975(d) 1976

A proclamation of Emergency, unless it is approved by resolutions of both the Houses of Parliament, will cease to be operation within (a) one month from the date of its proclamation (b) two months from the date of its proclamation (c) three months from the date of its proclamation (d) six months from the date its proclamation

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1 The proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 was made by the President for the first time in (a) 1960(b) 1962(c) 1965(d) 1971

Which of the following writs can be issued by a High Court to direct a public official or the government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional? (a) Certiorari(b) Prohibition(c) Quo Warranto(d) Mandamus

Which of the following writs can be issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to an inferior court forbidding the latter to continue proceedings therein in excess of its jurisdiction? (a) Certiorari(b) Mandamus(c) Prohibition(d) Quo Warranto

The Residuary Powers (ie; those relating to subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists included in the VII Schedule) are, according to our Constitution, vested in the (a) President of India(b) Union Parliament (c) State Legislatures(d) Supreme Court

Article 19 of our Constitution forms the core of the Chapter on Fundamental Rights. The number of categories of freedoms that an Indian citizen shall have is (a) 6(b) 7(c) 8(d) 9

Maithili was included in the list of Official Languages in the Eighth Schedule of our Constitution in (a) 1961(b) 1967(c) 1988(d) 2004

The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the (a) languages of the Union(b) lists of legislative business (c) anti-defection law(d) special status of Jammu and Kashmir

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9 The Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of its Secretariat, is (a) appointed by the Speaker(b) appointed by the President (c) elected by Lok Sabha(d) elected by both the Houses of Parliament

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and other minority communities ? (a) Article 15(b) Article 16(c) Article 22(d) Article 27

All of the following statements in regard to the office of the Vice-President of India are correct, except (a) a person seeking election to this office must be at least 35 years of age (b) the electoral college for election to this office consists of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the person so elected holds office for a team of six years (c) in the event of death of the President, he can hold that office for a period not exceeding six for a period not exceeding six months (d) the incumbent of this office is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha

The Preamble says that the State in India will assure the dignity of the individual. The Constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing (a) equal fundamental rights to each citizen (b) the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual (c) just and humane conditions of work to each individual (e) equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex

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Which of the following is not a statutory body? (a) Election Commission(b) Finance Commission (c) Planning Commission(d) Union Public Service Commission

"No action lies against the Government for injury done to an individual in the course of exercise of its sovereign functions". All of the following actions are covered by the above provision, except (a) improper arrest, negligence or trespass by police officers (b) loss of movables from government custody owing to negligence of its officers (c) injury due to the negligence of servants of the government employed in a railway or a dockyard (d) administration of justice

To secure the enrichment of Hindi, the Constitution, among other things, directs the state to give primary importance to one of the languages included in the VIII Schedule for the purpose of drawing upon it. This language is (a) Bengali(b) Marathi(c) Sanskrit(d) Urdu

Disagreement between the two Houses of Indian Parliament is finally resolved through (a) a joint session of the two Houses (b) mediator efforts by the presiding officers of the two Houses (c) a joint committee of the two Houses for the purpose (d) mediation by the President

Which of the following Articles of Constitution cannot be amended by a simple majority in both the Houses of Parliament? (a) Article 2(b) Article 3(c) Article 4(d) Article 15

Which one of the following Directive Principle is a socialistic principle? (a) Equal pay for equal work to all (b) Protection of the health of workers (c) Prevention of concentration of wealth and the means of production (d) All of the Above

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As per Article 100(3), the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament is (a) one-fourth of the total number of members of that House (b) one-fifth of the total number of members of that House (c) one-tenth of the total number of members of that House (d) one-third of the total number of members of that House

The age of retirement of a Judge of a High Court in India is (a) 58 years(b) 60 years(c) 62 years(d) 65 years

The Rule of Law means (a) existence of written rules to regulate the conduct of government officials (b) that no person can be punished unless his guilt is established by a fair trial (c) that the power to make laws vests in the elected representatives of the people (d) independence of the Judiciary

In a particular case, the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is sent back by the President for reconsideration. If the Council of Ministers adhere to their earlier advice, the President (a) can ask for reconsideration of the advice once more (b) can ask for reconsideration of the advice any number of times (c) has no option but to accept such advice (d) must seek the advice of the Supreme Court before rejecting the advice

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1 The term of which of the following Lok Sabha was extended beyond the normal period of five years laid down in the Constitution? (a) Fourth Lok Sabha(b) Fifth Lok Sabha (c) Sixth Lok Sabha(d) Seventh Lok Sabha

The High Court at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras were established under the (a) Indian High Courts Act, 1861(b) Indian High Court Act, 1865 (c) Indian High Court Act, 1911(d) Government of India Act, 1919

In which of the following situations can the President promulgate an Ordinance? (a) There is disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill (b) Both Houses have refused to pass a Bill sponsored by Government with the previous sanction of the President (c) A Bill has been pending in Parliament for a long period (d) Parliament is not in session

For how long can the President's rule in a Sate be imposed initially? (a) One year(b) Six months(c) Two years(d) Three months

In accordance with the provisions of our Constitution, new all-India Services can be created only by the (a) Parliament (b) process of amendment of the Constitution (c) Union Government in consultation with the UPSC (d) President on the advice of the Council of Ministers

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The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three Lists are mentioned as Residuary Powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category ? (a) Lok Sabha only(b) Judiciary only(c) Rajya Sabha only(d) Parliament

The vesting of Residuary Powers under our Constitution in the Union, instead of the Sate legislatures, follows the precedent of the (a) Canadian Constitution(b) Irish Constitution (c) Australian Constitution(d) Constitution of the USA

'Closure' in parliamentary terminology means (a) the end of a session of Parliament (b) refusal of the Government to show important documents to members of the Opposition (c) suspension of debate at the end of a day's sitting of legislature (d) a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be stopped

Which is the constitutional authority that has been made responsible for constituting the Finance Commission periodically? (a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha (c) President of India(d) Union Finance Minister

The Finance Commission is normally expected to be constitution after every (a) five years(b) four years(c) three years(d) there is no fixed period

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(a) A Bill has been pending with one House for more than six months after it was passed by the other (b) A Bill to amend the Constitution (c) Both Houses disagree on the amendments to be made in a Bill (d) A Bill is passed by one House and is rejected by the other

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All of the following statements in regard to Money Bills are incorrect, except (a) a Money Bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has no power to make a change in it against the will of Lok Sabha (b) A Money Bill may be introduced in Rajya Sabha but it must be approved by both the Houses (c) A Money Bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha but it must also be approved by Rajya Sabha (d) A Money Bill can be introduced in either House, the decision of Lok Sabha thereon shall prevail

That India is a Secular Sate is clearly proclaimed in the (a) Fundamental Rights(b) Preamble to the Constitution (c) Directive Principles of State Policy(d) Ninth Schedule to the Constitution

A person who is arrested and detained in police custody has to be produced before the nearest magistrate (a) immediately after arrest(b) within 12 hours (c) within 24 hours(d) within 48 hours

According to the Preamble to the Constitution, India is a (a) Sovereign Democratic Republic (b) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic (c) Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic (d) Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic

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On which of the following subjects does the power to legislate vest both in the Union as well as the State legislatures? (a) Acquisition and requisitioning of property (b) Sanctioning of cinematograph films for exhibition (c) Duties of excise on alcoholic liquors for human consumption (d) Taxes on agricultural income

The President is empowered to establish an Inter-State Council if at any time it appears to him that the public interests would be served thereby. Which of the following has not so been set up? (a) Central Council of Health(b) Inter-State Commerce Council (c) Central Council of Local Self-Government(d) Transport Development Council

The Council of Ministers in India remains in office till it enjoys the support of the (a) majority of the members of Rajya Sabha (b) majority of the members of Lok Sabha (c) minority of the members of Rajya Sabha (d) minority of the members of Lok Sabha

Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution clearly has laid down that the President of India is bound to accept the advice given by the Council of Ministers? (a) Twenty-fourth Amendment(b) Twenty-fifth Amendment (c) Forty-first Amendment(d) Forty-second Amendment

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1 Which of the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a Fundamental Right? (a) Freedom of speech and expression (b) To move freely throughout the territory of India (c) Religious freedom (d) Right to protected environment

The Planning Commission was set up in accordance with the Directive Principle in which Article of the Constitution of India? (A) Article 38(b) Article 39(c) Article 42(d) Article 51A

By which Amendment Act. of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Rights wherever they come into conflict? (a) 40th(b) 42nd(c) 44th(d) 46th

Which one of the following periods is covered by the 10th five year plan? (a) 2001-2006 (b) 2002-2007 (c) 2003-2008 (d) 2000-2005

In India, Plan holiday was after: (a) China-India war 1962(b) Draught of 1966 (c) Pakistan war 1971(d) Pakistan war of 1965

A Common High Court for two or More States and/or Union Territories may be established by the: (a) President(b) Parliament by making law (c) Governor of State(d) Chief justice of India

Under which Article of the constitution President can declare 'Emergency' in a state? (a) Article 352(b) Article 356(c) Article 360 (d) Article 354(e) None of these

Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right? (a) Habeas Corpus(b) Mandamus(c) prohibition(d) Certiorari

Which Article of the Constitution of India gives precedence to constitutional provisions over the laws made by the Union Parliament/State Legislatures? (a) 13(b) 32(c) 245(d) 326

The President of the Drafting committee of the Indian Constitution was (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar(b) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad(d) J.B. Kriplani

Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in (a) 1971(b) 1972(c) 1975(d) 1976

In India, to be recognised as a national party, a party must secure at least (a) 10% of the valid in four or more States (b) 4% of the valid votes in four or more States (c) 15% of the valid votes in two States (d) 25% of the valid votes in one State

In which year were the first general elections held in India? (a) 1947-48(b) 1948-49(c) 1950-51 (d) 1951-52

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The mandate that a candidate at an election should file with his nomination papers an affidavit giving his educational qualifications was enforced for the first time at which of the Assembly Elections? (a) Assembly elections held in HP in 2003

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(a) Assembly elections held in HP in 2003 (b) Assembly elections held in Rajasthan/ Delhi in December 2003 (c) Assembly elections held in Mizoram in November 2003 (d) Assembly elections held in MP/ Chhattisgarh in December 2003

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The first woman film star to be a member of Rajya sabha (a) Jayalalitha(b) Reita Faria(c) Nargis Dutt(d) Hemamalini

Example for an 'Electoral college' (a) An institution under the Election Commission to educate the people about the voting procedure etc. (b) Elected member of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and state assemblies who elect the president of India (c) Nominated members of Rajya Sabha (d) Nominated members of Lok Sabha

'My own view is that the Indian Constitution is far too large and therefore far too rigid ' So observed (a) M.C. Chagla(b) M.C. Setalvad(c) H.M. Seervai(d) Sir Ivor Jennings

The Supreme Court has regretted that Article _______ has so long remained a dead Letter and urged immediate Legislation to implement (a) 42(b) 43(c) 44(d) 45

The first Chief Election Commissioner of India was (a) K.V.K. Sundaram(b) S.P. Sen Verma (c) Sukumar Sen(d) Nagendra Singh

The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a judge of Supreme Court is (a) 50(b) 55(c) 45(d) No minimum age

The first woman Governor of a state was (a) Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit(b) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu (c) Miss. Padmaja Naidu(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

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1 Who is known as the sculptor of the constitution of India'? (a) Rajendra Prasad (b) V.V. Giri(c) B.R. Ambedkar (d) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

Who was the Governor General of India when the country became independent? (a) Lord Attlee(b) Lord Falkland(c) Lord Mountbatten(d) None of these

To whom does the president address the resignation letter? (a) Prime Minister(b) Vice-President (c) Speaker — Lok Sabha(d) Chief Justice of Supreme Court

The Governor of the state has to take an oath of office which is administered to him by (a) The chief Justice of the state High Court(b) The Chief Justice of India (c) The President of India(d) Chief Minister of the state

The concept of five year plan in India (a) was borrowed from the then Soviet Union (c) was borrowed from the then East Germany (d) was borrowed from United Kingdom

Jawahar Rozgar Yojna was started by (a) Indira Gandhi(b) Jawaharlal Nehru

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Who is rightly called the Father of Local self Government in India? (a) Lord Wellesly(b) Lord Ripon(c) Lord Dalhousie(d) Warren Hastings

Who appoints State Election commission? (a) Chief Election Commissioner(b) President

Who conceived the concept of Grama Swaraj? (a) Nehru(b) EMS(c) Indira Gandhi

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Which amendment of the constitution gave priority to directive principles over fundamental rights? (a) 45th Amendment(b) 17th Amendment (c) 42nd Amendment(d) 62nd Amendment

How many types of emergencies has the constitution envisaged? (a) Four(b) Three(c) Two(d) One

Indian constitution provides for a _______ of legislative (a) President System(b) Bicameral System (c) Unicameral System(d) None of these

A Union Territory does not have (a) a recognised official language (b) a government (c) a capital (d) a city

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How many times at least has the parliament to meet in a year? (a) Once(b) Twice(c) Thrice(d) None of these

The maximum strength of Lok sabha is (a) 552(b) 547(c) 545 (d) 543

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The first Indian Prime Minister to lose a vote of confidence (a) Rajiv Gandhi(b) Deve Gowda(c) Morarji Desai (d) V.P. Singh

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The first general election to the Lok sabha was held in (a) 1947(b) 1951(c) 1952(d) 1948

The president of India is elected for a period of (a) 7 years(b) 4 years(c) 5 years

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The first state in India to implement Panchayati Raj System is (a) Rajasthan (b) Bihar (c) Kerala (d) Karnataka

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1 Who is known as the architect of Indian Constitution? (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (c) Vallabhai Patel(d) G.V. Mavlenkar

The design of the Indian National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on (a) July 22, 1947(b) August 14, 1947 (c) January 26, 1950(d) August 15, 1942

The name of any Indian state can be changed by (a) Governor of the state(b) State Legislature (c) Parliament of India(d) President of India

Rashtrapathi Bhavan was designed by Edwin Lytyenesbut. Who designed Indian Parliament? (a) Lecor Busier(b) Job Charnok(c) Herbert Baker(d) Ferdinad D-Lesps

What is Civics? (a) Rules of civility (c) Science of Civil Government

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Why Pakistan became free earlier than India? (a) Pakistanis had fought for freedom. (b) The British came to Delhi via Karachi (c) Lord Mountbatten remained in India after giving freedom to Pakistan (d) None of the above

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Who was the first President of India? (a) Mahatma Gandhi(b) Rajendra Prasad (c) Rajagoplachari(d) Sardar Patel

Why was India partitioned in 1947? (a) Because Muslim refugees came to India (b) Because Muslim refugees went to Pakistan (c) Because Muslims wanted a separate homeland (d) Because Hindus wanted Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan

Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India? (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (c) Rajegopalachari(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

When was the States Reorganization Commission constituted? (a) December 29, 1953(b) December 29, 1952 (c) December 29, 1951(d) None of the above

Who was the Chairman of the States Reorganization Commission? (a) Shri H.N. Kunzru(b) Shri. K.M. Pannikar (c) Syed Fazel Ali(d) None of the above

What the Indian Federation has been called in the Indian Constitution? (a) Union of States(b) The Indian Union (c) Union of India(d) Indian Federal Union

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What are the salient features of the Indian Constitution? (a) The Constitution of Indian is a comprehensive document and perhaps the lengthiest in the world (b) The Constitution of India was framed by a body which was highly representative in character (c) Both(d) Neither

What kind of democracy is India? (a) Basic Democracy(b) Presidential Democracy (c) Absolute Democracy(d) Parliamentary Democracy

Who is a citizen of India? (a) Those who are born in India(b) Those who have a permanent home in India (c) Those who have a migrated to India from Pakistan(d) All of the above

What does the Citizenship Act of December 1955 confer? (a) Citizenship by Birth(b) Citizenship by Descent (c) Citizenship by Registration(d) All of the above

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What are essential conditions for the protection of Fundamental Rights? (a) Right to move the Supreme court (b) Eternal Vigilance and Political Consciousness (c) Both(d) Neither

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1 President’s rule was promulgated for the first time in June 1951. To which state did this ‘unique honour’ go and who was the Chief Minister who entered the book of records for his dismissal for no fault of his

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Who has power to suspend the Fundamental Rights of citizens

Which body has power to grant recognition to political parties

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Which institution is directly concerned with solving problems of women

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1 Where are disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India filed and settled? (a) in the Supreme Court (b) in the Election commission (c) in the Parliament (d) in the Supreme Court as well as High Court

In case, the Vice-President is not available to discharge the duties of the office of president, which official discharge these duties? (a) the Prime Minister (b) Speaker of the Lok sabha (c) the Chief Justice of India (d) Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission

How many members of the Rajya sabha are nominated by the President? (a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 12 (d) None

How many types of emergencies are envisaged in the Constitution? (a) none (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

The Prime minister is appointed by? (a) the President (b) the Chief Justice of India (c) the Vice-President (d) None of these

How many times has a national emergency been declared so far by the President? (a) Only once (b) Twice (c) Thrice (d) Never

What is the minimum age prescribed for the candidate to Lok Sabha? (a) 30 (b) 25 (c) 18 (d) 35

The Chairman and other member of UPSC holds, the office for a term of? (a) 6 years (b) 5 years (c) 4 years (d) 3 years

If a question arises as to whether a member of legislature of a state of India has become subject to some disqualification, whose opinion will the Governor seek and act up on? (a) Election Commission (b) High Court (c) President (d) Supreme Court

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Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy has NOT been implemented so far? (a) Separation of Judiciary from the Executive (b) promotion of international peace and security (c) Uniform civil code for the citizens (d) Organisation of village panchayats

Among the following, for whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed? (a) Chief Election Commission (b) Governor of a State (c) Judge of Supreme Court (d) Comptroller and Auditor General

When a Bill passed by the Parliament is sent to the President for his assent, which option in not true to him? (a) He may sign it (b) He may decline to sign it (c) He may return it to Parliament for reconsideration (d) He many amend it

Who among the following decides whether a particular Bill is Money Bill or not? (a) The President (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha (c) Chairman of Lok Sabha (d) The Finance Minister

If the Speaker of the Lower House of a state wants to resign, his letter of resignation is to be addressed to the (a) Chief Minister (b) Deputy Speaker (c) Governor (d) President

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16 Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President of India in the event of emergency proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution? (a) He can suspend the enforcement of Fundamental rights (b) He is authorized to direct any state to exercise its Executive power in a particular manner (c) He is authorized, during the recess of Lok Saba, to allow expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India pending sanction of the Parliament (d) He is authorized to dissolve the Rajya Sabha

The Sarkaria commission dealing with the Centre-State relationship has not laid down which of the following regarding the appointment of Governors? (a) A politician from the ruling party at the Centre should not be appointed to a state run by some other party (b) The person should not be too closely connected with the politics of the state where he is to be posted (c) He should have traveled extensively in and out of India (d) He should be eminent in some walks of life

The Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their office by an order of the President passed after (a) an address by each House supported by the majority of the members present and voting has been presented to him (b) a resolution of both the Houses passed by a 2/3rd majority of total membership is presented to him (c) a resolution passed by 2/3rd majority of total membership of Lok sabha is presented to him (d) an address by each House supported by a majority of total membership of that House and not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting has been presented to the president

Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution deal with the Directive Principles of State Policy? (a) 26 to 41 (b) 31 to 56 (c) 36 to 51 (d) 41 to 66

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The Government of India has decided to give land rights to which of the following segments of the society in forests as they were residing in the forests only, before the enactment of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980? (a) Tribals (b) Persons displaced by Narmada Sagar Pariyojana (c) Activists of the Chipko Movement (d) Dacoits of the Chambal valley who were included in the main-stream of life (e) None of these

Who constitutes the Cabinet? (a) The Council of Ministers (b) Only Cabinet Ministers (c) Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers (d) All ministers

The provision of the directive principles of state policy in the Indian Constitution has been derived from the constitution of (a) Ireland and USA (b) Ireland and Spain (c) Ireland and Canada (d) UK and USA

If the office of the President of India falls vacant, when should the new President be elected? (a) immediately (b) within two months (c) within six months (d) within one year

The Council of Ministers at the centre is responsible to (a) The Lok Sabha (b) Parliament (c) The President (d) The people

Who is the executive head of a state according to the Indian Constitution? (a) The Governor (b) The Chief Minister (c) The President (d) The Prime Minister

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1 Which of the following union territories has a Legislature and a Chief Minister? (a) Delhi (b) Dadra Nagar Haveli (c) Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands (d) Pondicherry and Delhi

In which country does the presidential type of government NOT exist? (a) France (b) USA (c) West Germany (d) Indonesia

The first general election to the Lok Sabha was held in the year (a) 1947 (b) 1952 (c) 1957 (d) 1950

According to the constitution of India the residuary powers are vested in the (a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Parliament (d) Supreme Court

Which of the following court is responsible for the enforcement of fundamental Rights? (a) High Courts (b) Supreme Court (c) District & Session Courts (d) All categories of Courts

The Finance Commission is appointed by the (a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Planning Commission (d) Parliament

When the Governor of a state dies in office, who takes over as acting governor? (a) Chief Minister of the State (b) Secretary of the state (c) Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned state (d) Anyone designated by the President

Which country among the following has the largest electorate in the world? (a) Australia (b) Canada (c) India (d) USA

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The preamble was amended by the (a) 24th amendment (b) 42nd Amendment (c) 44th Amendment (d) None of these

Fundamental Rights are based on? (a) British Constitution (b) American Constitution (c) Irish Constitution (d) French Constitution

The Part I of the Constitution deals with? (a) The Union and its Territory (b) Citizenship (c) Amendment procedure (d) Supreme Court

Sonia Gandhi has became an Indian Citizen by? (a) descent (b) registration (c) naturalization (d) None of these

Finance Commission is appointed by the (a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Lok Sabha (d) Rajya Sabha

Right to constitutional remedies is guaranteed under which of the following Article? (a) Article 32 (b) Article 30 (c) Article 24 (d) Article 45

Who is the constitutional head of India? (a) The Prime minister (b) The President (c) The Chief justice of India (d) The Speaker

Who was the supreme commander of the Indian armed forces during Indo-Pak war 1971? (a) Dr. Zakir Hussain (b) V.V Giri (c) M. Hidayatullah (d) None of these

Who was elected unopposed to the office of the President?

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(a) Neelam Sanjiva reddy (b) B.D. Jatti (c) K.R. Narayanan (d) R. Venkataraman

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In the event of the death or resignation of the President, the Vice-President discharge the duties of the office of President (a) for the rest of the term (b) for a maximum period of one year (c) for a maximum period of four months (d) for a maximum period of six months

How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President to Parliament? (a) 2 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) as many as the Council of minister recommends

Which one of the following officials is not appointed by the president? (a) Judges of the Supreme court (b) Judges of High Court (c) District and Sessions judges (d) Attorney General of India

The proclamation of national emergency ceases to operate unless it is approved by the parliament within (a) one month (b) two months (c) three months (d) six months

Maximum strength of the Lok Sabha? (a) 552 (b) 530 (c) 250 (d) 545

Bicameral Legislatures have? (a) two Houses (b) One house (c) three Houses (d) None of these

Panchayathi Raj was first introduced in the states of (a) Rajasthan and Gujarat (b) Andhra Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Kerala

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1 How long did the Constituent Assembly finally take to pass the constitution? (a) about 6 months in 1946 (b) exactly 9 years since Nov 26, 1948 (c) about 2 years since Aug 15, 1947 (d) about 3 years since Dec 9, 1946

Admission to an educational institution maintained by the state or receiving aid out of the state funds can be denied on the ground of (a) sex (b) Place of birth (c) language (d) religion

For those Union Territories, which have no legislative councils of their own, laws are passed by the (a) Union ministry (b) President (c) Parliament (d) appointed Administrator

Which parliamentary committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the opposition? (a) Committee on Government Assurances (b) Estimates Committee (c) Privileges Committee (d) Public accounts Committee

The Constitution of India does not mention the post of (a) the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (b) the Deputy Prime Minister (c) the Deputy Speaker of the Lok sabha (d) the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies

Which of the following committees does not consist of any member from the Rajya Sabha? (a) Estimates committee (b) Public Accounts Committee (c) Public Grievances Committee (d) Committee on Public Undertakings

With reference to the provisions of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not correct? (a) There is no specific procedure mentioned to remove the Governor of a state (b) The same person can simultaneously act as a Governor of two states (c) In a Union Territory, the Lt. Governor appoints the Judges of the High Court (d) President appoints the judges of the Supreme Court consultation with the Chief Justice of India

The residuary powers means the (a) Powers shared between the Union and State Government (b) Powers related to country's external affairs (c) powers related to country's external affairs (d) powers not included in any of the 3 Lists

The Supreme Court passed the special judgment that the basic tenets of our Constitution cannot be changed by the Parliament by any amendment, in the (a) Keshavanad Bharathi case (b) Golaknath case (c) Balanda Saraswati case (d) Minerva Mills Ltd & others Which of the following are correctly matched?

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11 In the absence of both the President and the Vice-President, who shall act as the

11 In the absence of both the President and the Vice-President, who shall act as the

President of India?

(a) Prime Minister (b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(c) Chief Justice of India (d) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha A11

12 The President can promulgate President's rule in a State under

(a) Article 256 (b) Article 265 (c) Article 356 (d) Article 370 A12

13 In 2005 the Government of India had decided to grant freedom fighter's pension to

about 4500 people who had participated in which of the following historical

movements?

(a) Goa Liberation Movement (b) Dandi March

(c) Hydererabad Liberation Movement (d) Non-Cooperation Movement

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14 According to the Constitution, India is a

(a) federal state (b) unitary state (c) union of states (d) quasi-federal state A14

15 The basic principle in granting fundamental rights to citizens is to give them

(a) full opportunity for growth and development (b) freedom from exploitation

(c) social and economic equality (d) freedom of speech and association A15

16 The representation of a state in the Rajya Sabha is determined by

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Who acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

(a) The President of India (b) The Vice-President of India

(c) The Speaker (d) The leader of the majority party in the Rajya Sabha A17

18 Who presides over the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

(a) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (b) The Vice-President

(c) The President (d) The Prime Minister A18

19 The Governor has the power of promulgating ordinances when the Legislature is not

in session but such ordinances must be passed within

(a) 14 days after the reassembly of the Legislature

(b) six weeks of the reassembly of the Legislature

(c) six months of the reassembly of the Legislature

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20 Panchayati Raj was introduced in the year

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21 Which of the following is the best definition of 'manifesto'?

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(c) commitment of political party (d) campaigning

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Which part of the Constitution has been described as the soul of the Indian

Constitution?

(a) Fundamental rights (b) Directive Principles (c) Preamble (d) Fundamental duties A22

23 Which House Parliament is more powerful?

(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Lok Sabha (c) Both have same powers (d) None of the above A23

24 The maximum term of a member of the Rajya Sabha is

(a) 2 years (b) 3 years (c) 4 years (d) 6 years A24

25 Which is the only state which has the unique distinction of having its own

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1 What proportion of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election to the panchayat is reserved for women

Which body approves the list of beneficiaries for the government sponsored programs

Which Schedule of the constitution deals with the powers of the panchayats

Which amendment of the constitution accorded the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi

Which Union territories have Legislative Assemblies

Who has the power to declare any area as a scheduled area

For appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court, a person should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least …….years

Which High Court has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep

Which Article of the constitution deals with the establishment of Administrative Tribunals

Residuary powers under the constitution is vested with

Which Article deals with the creation of Inter State Council

The contingency fund of a state is placed at the disposal of

Surcharge on income tax belongs to

Which Article deals with the Finance Commission

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A proclamation of emergency under Article 352 has to be approved by the Parliament within

A Public Service Commission member can be removed only on a report of the

Who recognizes a party as a National or Regional party

Which is the official language of Union of India

Which Schedule of the constitution deals with disqualifications on the grounds of defection

Which Article of the constitution deals with the amendment of constitution

Which amendment of the constitution is called ‘mini constitution’

The Rajya Sabha was first constituted on

The first Indian to become the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was

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1 If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President. (a) can once again return the Bill for further reconsideration (b) can ask for a referendum on the Bill (c) gives assent to the Bill (d) can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the Bill

Which of the following regarding the advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct? 1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President 2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction 3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the Government 4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction (a) 1 & 2 (b) 1 & 3 (c) 2 & 3 (d) 2 & 4

Which of the following reforms was not introduced by the Criminal Procedure Act,1973? (a) No person can be kept in police custody for more than 15 days (b) Free legal aid shall be provided if the accused is too poor (c) A detained person should be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours (d) The Station House Officer is bound to record the complaint of any person who comes to the police station for this purpose

Among the following States, which one sends the highest number of members to the Lok Sabha (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Bihar (c) Karnataka (d) Madhya Pradesh

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By which Amendment of the Constitution of India were privy purses and privileges of princes abolished? (a) 25th (b) 26th (c) 27th (d) 28th

According to the Preamble of our Constitution , India is a (a) sovereign democratic socialist republic (b) sovereign socialist secular republic (c) sovereign democratic republic (d) sovereign socialist secular democratic republic

The right to property is (a) a fundamental right (b) a legal right (c) an ordinary right (d) a statutory right

The minimum age for a candidate to be eligible for membership of the Rajya Sabha is (a) 21 years (b) 30 years (c) 25 years (d) 35 years

The electoral college that elects the Vice-President of India consists of (a) members of the Rajya Sabha only (b) elected members of both Houses of Parliament (c) members of both Houses of Parliament (d) members of the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative assemblies

Who is the Chairman of the Lok Sabha? (a) The Speaker (b) The Prime Minister (c) The President (d) The Vice-President

The number of members of a state Legislative Assembly cannot be more than (a) 500 (b) 250 (c) 425 (d) 540

Panchayati Raj comes in the (a) Union List (b) State List (c) Concurrent List (d) Residual List

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13 Franchise is (a) the right to vote (b) the French style of democracy (c) the French term for Constitution (d) limited voting right

Which one of the following is NOT a regional party? (a) Akali Dal (b) Janata Party (c) Kranti Ranga (d) Telugu Desam

How many Schedules are there in the Indian constitution now? (a) Nine (b) Ten (c) Eleven (d) Twelve

Planning Commission is a/an (a) advisory body (b) executive body (c) government body (d) autonomous body

The Central Government's powers are enumerated in the (a) Concurrent List (b) State List (c) Union List (d) Federal List

Panchayati Raj was first introduced in (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Rajasthan (c) Bihar (d) Gujarat

The Article of the Constitution that has made untouchability a punishable offence is (a) Article 18 (b) Article 66 (c) Article 17 (d) None of the above

Which has been described as the 'Key to the Constitution' (a) The Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Judicial Review (d) None of these

Fundamental Rights are contained in? (a) Part I of the constitution (b) Part II of the constitution (c) Part III of the constitution (d) None of these

Fundamental duties are incorporated into the constitution by? (a) 42nd amendment Act 1976 (b) 1st Amendment act 1950 (c) 73rd Amendment act 1993 (d) None of these

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Abolition of untouchability is guaranteed to the citizens under Article? (a) Article 15 (b) Article 17 (c) Article 21 (d) Article 20

Which of the following Articles deals with the free and compulsory education to all children below 14 years of age? (a) Article 54 (b) Article 45 (c) Article 44 (d) Article 42

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1 Fundamental Duties are incorporated in (a) Part IV-A (b) Part IV-B (c) Part III (d) Part II

The President holds the office for a term of five years? (a) from the date on which he is elected (b) form the date on which he enters his office (c) from the date determined by the parliament (d) from the date notified by the election commission

Who was the first Acting President of India? (a) Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah (b) B.D. Jatti (c) V.V. Giri (d) None of these

If the president wants to render his resignation before expiring of his normal term he has to address the same to (a) the Chief Justice of India (b) the Parliament (c) the Prime Minister (d) the Vice -President

Who is legally competent to declare war or conclude peace? (a) the President (b) the council of ministers (c) the Parliament (d) the Prime Minister

After a bill has been passed by the parliament and sent to the president for his consideration (a) he can refuse to sign it (b) he has to sign it (c) he can change certain clauses of the bill (d) he can send it back for reconsideration

Who is the Head of the state in India? (a) The Prime Minister (b) The President (c) The Parliament (d) None of these

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8 http://appscgroup.blogspot.com/ The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by (a) the President (b) the Speaker (c) the Vice-President (d) None of these

The electoral college for the election of the Vice-presidents of India consists of (a) Members of the Rajya Sabha (b) Members of Lok Sabha (c) Members of both the Houses of Parliament (d) Members of state Legislative Assemblies

Who is the Chief executive head of a state? (a) The Governor (b) The Lt. Governor (c) The Chief Minister (d) None of these

Which of the following committees consists of the members of the Lok Sabha only? (a) Committee of Public undertaking (b) Estimate Committee (c) Ethics Committee (d) Privilege Committee

In India, the power of Judicial review is restricted because (a) the executive is Supreme (b) The Legislature is Supreme (c) the Constitution is Supreme (d) the Judges are transferable

The concept of welfare state is included in which part of the Indian Constitution? (a) The Preamble of the Constitution (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) 4th Schedule of the Constitution

The three languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by the 71st amendment are (a) Konkani, English, Manipuri (b) Konkani, Nepali, Maithili (c) Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (d) Manipuri, Nepali, Dogri

When the Lok sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new (a) Lok sabha is formed (b) Speaker is appointed by the President

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(a) Lok sabha is formed (b) Speaker is appointed by the President (c) Speaker is elected when the new house meets (d) Government is formed

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A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of (a) the presiding officers of both the Houses of parliament (b) the legislatures of the concerned states (c) the Supreme Court (d) the President

Which of the following is true regarding the 'no confidence motion' in the Parliament? 1. There is no mention of it in the Constitution 2. A period of 6 months must lapse between the introduction of one no confidence motion and another 3. At least 100 persons must support such motion before it is introduced in the House 4. It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only (a) 2 & 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 & 4 (c) 1, 2 & 3 (d) 1 & 4

Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget? (a) Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget (b) Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged in the Consolidated Fund (c) Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation (d) Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation

Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352? (a) Council of Ministers (b) Cabinet (c) Chief Ministers of all states (d) The Prime Minister

Which of the following taxes is exclusively and totally assigned to the Central Government by the Constitution? (a) Estate Duty (b) Sales Tax (c) Taxes on Railway fares and freight (d) Corporation Tax

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Who among the following was the first economist to hold the office of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Union Finance Ministry? (a) DR. I.G. Patel (b) Dr. Manmohan Singh (c) Rakesh Mohan (d) Dr. M.S. Ahluwalia

Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty? (a) To respect the National Anthem (b) To safeguard public property (c) To Protect monuments and places of national importance (d) To protect and improve the national environment

When did our Constitution come into force? (a) November 26, 1949 (b) January 26, 1950 (c) August, 15, 1947 (d) December 9, 1946

The election Commission of India was established by? (a) Article 324 (b) Article 280 (c) Article 263 (d) Article 368

An individual can contest election for the Lok Sabha if he has attained the age of (a) 30 years (b) 21 years (c) 35 years (d) 25 years

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1 How many types of emergencies are provided for in the Indian Constitution? (a) Two (b) Three (c) Five (d) Four

Who discharges the duties of the President when the office of the President and Vice-President becomes vacant? (a) The speaker of the Lok Sabha (b) The Prime Minister of India (c) The Chief Justice of India (d) The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

How many states in India have bicameral Legislature? (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 10

The Balwant Rai Mehta committee report dealt with (a) community development (b) The Panchayati Raj (c) integrated corporations (d) municipal corporations

The most powerful agency for the formation of public opinion is (a) elections (b) public meetings (c) the press (d) political parties

According to the constitution, the name of our country was (a) Hindustan (b) India, that is Bharat (c) Bharat (d) Aryavarta

A foreigner, residing in India, does not have the right to (a) express an opinion critical of Government policy (b) seek justice in a court of law (c) approach the police for security or protection (d) vote at the time of elections to the Lok Sabha

Who finances the Village panchayat? (a) Funds collected through donations (b) Central Government (c) The village itself (d) State government

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The Constitution of India contains (a) 295 Articles (b) Over 400 Articles (c) 259 Articles (d) 301 Articles

Article 36 to 51 deals with? (a) Residuary powers (b) Directive principles of state policy (c) Over-riding powers (d) Fundamental duties

Union List contains how many subjects? (a) 47 (b) 66 (c) 73 (d) 99

Directive Principles of state policy are? (a) justiciable (b) non justiciable (c) sometimes justiciable (d) None of these

What is the maximum age for the President? (a) 60 years (b) 65 years (c) 62 years (d) there is no age limit

In the Constitution of India, the power of dissolving the Lok Sabha rests with? (a) the President (b) the Prime Minister (c) the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (d) the Lok Sabha itself

How many times has the President declared a financial emergency so far? (a) once (b) twice (c) thrice (d) never

A money bill can originate only in (a) Lok sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) both the Houses (d) None of these

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Which article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures? (a) Art-339 (b) Art-340 (c) Art-342 (d) Art-344

The judges of the Supreme Court of India hold office until the age of (a) 55 years (b) 60 years (c) 65 years (d) not certain

Who was the chairman of Constituent Assembly? (a) Dr. B.R Ambedkar (b) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Dr. Rajendhra Prasad (d) K.M. Munshi

The President of India can be removed from office by (a) The Prime Minister of India (b) The chief Justice of India (c) Parliament (d) The Lok Sabha

An individual who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a members of the Council of Ministers, but he has to become a member of either House within a period of (a) one month (b) two month (c) three months (d) six months

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Who was the Chairman of the Drafting committee of our Constitution? (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b) K.M Munshi (c) Jawaharalal Nehru (d) Dr. B.R Ambekhar

A subject is said to be on the concurrent list when a law can be passed on it by (a) the State Government (b) the Central Government (c) the Central and State Governments (d) the President and the Governor

The supreme commander of the Defence forces of India is (a) the President (b) the Defence Minister (c) the Prime Minister (d) the Chief of the Army Staff

The retiring age of a judge of a High Court is (a) 60 years (b) 62 years (c) 65 Years (d) not certain

Which of the following countries was the first to establish a modern democracy (a) France (b) England (c) America (d) Greece

Which one of the following is a political party? (a) AIADMK (b) AITUC (c) INTUC (d) CITU

The Union cabinet in India is responsible to the (a) Parliament (b) Lok Sabha (c) Rajya Sabha (d) President

Fundamental duties were added to the constitution by (a) 42nd Amendment (b) 52nd Amendment (c) 39th amendment (d) 45th Amendment

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The Primary part of the three -tier system of Panchayati Raj is (a) Village Panchayat (b) Panchayat Samiti (c) Zilla Parishad (d) Zilla Samiti

The highest judicial court in a state is the (a) High Court (b) District Court (c) Session Court (d) Supreme Court

The first session of the constituent Assembly was held in (a) Bombay (b) Calcutta (c) New Delhi (d) None of these

Which one of the following rights is issued by the courts in case of an illegal detention of a person? (a) Habeas Corpus (b) Mandamus (c) Certiorari (d) Quo Warranto

A draft Constitution was published in India in? (a) August 15,1947 (b) February 28,1948 (c) January 26, 1950 (d) None of these

India became a Republic on? (a) August 15, 1947 (b) January 26, 1950 (c) November 9, 1946 (d) None of these

How many times the preamble has been amended by parliament so far? (a) Once (b) Twice (c) thrice (d) never

Fundamental Rights are granted to citizens under which of the following Articles? (a) Article 12 to 35 (b) Article 35 to 45 (c) Article 36 to 51 (d) Article 248

Which of the following Article deals with the Seventh Schedule? (a) Article 246 (b) Article 275 (c) Article 244 (d) Article 124 (6)

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'Right to Equality' is guaranteed to the citizens of India under Article? (a) Article 14 (b) Article 15 (c) Article 17 (d) Article 19

Which of the following Article deals with the formation of panchayats? (a) Article 40 (b) Article 32 (c) Article 24 (d) Article 19

The President of India can be removed from his office by the process of (a) impeachment (b) removal (c) dismissal (d) none of these

When the office of the President falls vacant the same must be filled with in (a) Six months (b) three months (c) One year (d) 18 months

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What is the period within which Rajya Sabha is required to return money bills passed by the Lok Sabha

Name the Chairman of the Constituent assembly when the constitution was passed and signed by the members

What is the minimum number of persons for forming a public limited company

Details of the States and Union Territories are given in Schedule ….. of the constitution

Total number of members of Parliament in Lok Sabha elected from all Union Territories in India is

The phrase ‘bicameral legislature’ means

Anti-Defection law was passed in the year

Indian Government announced the National population policy in the year

The first Indian state to reserve 30 percent seats for women in the elected bodies was

The total High courts in India is

Information Technology Act was passed in the year

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Who has the power to suspend the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India during national emergency

The total number of languages in the eighth schedule of the constitution is

The President made the proclamation of emergency under Article 352 for the first time in the year

The Panchayati Raj was first introduced in which state

Which article in the Indian Constitution empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha

The members of the Election Commission are appointed by

An Election Commissioner enjoys a term of …….. years or until he reaches the age of 65, whichever is earlier

The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended by the Prime Minister. True or False

The Council of Ministers of the Union is responsible to both the Houses of the Parliament. True or False

The President of India is elected for

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The Chairman of Planning Commission

Who was the Chairman of the Central Review Committee under POTA

The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is appointed by

The first Indian Prime Minister to lose a vote of confidence

The members in the Indian Cabinet are selected by

Who administers the oath of affirmation of the Governor’s of state

Who was the oldest Prime Minister of India to assume the office

Justice Venkita Challaiah Committee studied about

The Fundamental Duties of the citizens were incorporated in the constitution in the year

The first Acting President of India was

The ‘Lane-ducks’ are

Indian Constitution modeled the provision of constitutional amendments from which country

Rajya Sabha consists of how many Members

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A person who takes proceeding against the accused on behalf of the state

Most of the laws passed by the Parliament, apply to all states except which state

The Indian Parliament is based on the principle of

The Preamble to Indian Constitution reads as ………. Republic

The Indian constitution has borrowed the Parliamentary form of Government from which country

What does Venkata Swami Commission probe into

How many types of emergencies have been visualized in the Constitution of India

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By Article 22, a person arrested, has the right to be defended by a lawyer of his choice. True or False

In all Panchayats there will be reservations in favour of women to the extent of

Sexual intercourse with a girl under …….years of age is rape even if it is with her consent

First Home Minister in the Union Cabinet was

Indian Constitution is the longest Constitution in the World. True of False

Which type of writ is appropriate to get a driving license to a person who is fully eligible, but the authorities deny it

Vice President of India must be above 35 years. True or False

Vice President of India should be a member of either house. True or False

Vice President of India is elected indirectly by the system of proportional representation. True or False

Sixteenth Constitutional Amendment pertains to

The Article 352 of the Constitution relates to

What is affidavit

What is meant by Amnesty

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What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Legislative Assembly

The voting right of any person holding shares of a banking company are restrict to how much percentage

The state having the largest number of seats in the Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh

The members of the state Public Service Commission are appointed by

Habeas Corpus is an order

Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament. True or False

The Vice President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. True or False

The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha elect the President. True or False

The age of voting right in India is at ….. years

Extorting money by threats is called

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a14 A general pardon granted for specific crimes committed before a fixed date. Especially for those who have committed political crimes

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The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in the year

The Juvenile Act was passed in the year

What is the role of Women’s Development Corporation

Which department organizes Family Education Program

ICDS package of services is provided through

Who is the in charge of ICDS project

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Which NGO that works nation-wide for the cause of the elder people

Which is the agency that studies offences against persons belonging to SC/ST

Which Article of the constitution deals with the special status of Jammu & Kashmir

The British constitution is a lengthy written document. True or False

The law declared by the Supreme Court of India is binding on all courts in India. True or False

The Supreme Court of India reversed its own previous decision. True or False

For the first time the Lok Sabha dissolution taken place in India in the year

Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committee of the constitution

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Indian constitution adopted the method of election of the President from

Which Article of the constitution deals with ‘equal pay for equal work’

The first legal officer to the Government of India is

Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission

During election time, the solution stamped on voter’s finger is

Finance Commission report is valid for ….. years

Indian constitution modeled preamble from the constitution of which country

The Quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of the Parliament shall be

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Which committee was appointed by the Government in 1957 to review the Community Development Program

Who was the President of India when internal emergency was declared

Who was the first President of India to use the President’s power to return a bill to parliament

How many times, the term of the Lok Sabha has been extended (from 5 years)

How many non-congress men were there in the first Nehru Cabinet

The Nehru – Liaquat Pact on 8th April 1950 was to resolve the issue of

In which year the official language commission was setup

Who undertake the delimitation of territorial constituencies for Lok Sabha elections

The maximum time gap between two sessions of Parliament is

How many members have to support non-confidence motion

When there is a gap between the presentation of the budget and its approval, what enables the government to meet the expenses in the intervening period

If a minister is not a member of either house of the Parliament he has to become a member within a period of

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One third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retires every …….. years

The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General is presented to

The Government may be dismissed from his office by the

Who determines the strength of the Council of ministers in a state

An ordinance made by the Governor automatically ceases to operate on the expiry of …… from the re-assembly of the state legislature

Which Article of the constitution deals, with the special status to Jammu & Kashmir

How many women members are nominated by the Governor to the Legislative Assembly in Jammu & Kashmir

Which Article of the constitution directs the state to organize village panchayats as units of self–governance

For contesting in panchayat election, a candidate has to attain the age of …..years

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Who was the chairman of the Constitution Assembly

Who appoints the Chairman of Finance Commission

Levirate marriage is

Widow remarriage act was passed in the year

Those who suffer from the stigma of untouchability or near untouchability are classified as

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What is the wrong done by one person to another’s reputation by words, signs or visible representation

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The Right to Property was excluded from the Fundamental Rights during the government headed by

Which Act was passed to control the use of atomic energy containing radioactive substances

An order stipulating that the people shall not remain outside for a certain time is called

Who is authorized to suggest rules for the control of police force

What is juvenile delinquency

Who certifies a bill to be a money bill in Indian states

Who decides the disputes regarding the election of the President

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Consumer Protection Act was passed in the year

Who is an Ombudsman

Article 23 to 24 promises

Article 24 prohibits

Article 25 to 28 describes

Article 29 to 30 describes

Article 32 , 226 describes

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Article 40 related to

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The provision of providing identity cards to voters has been made in (a) The Constitution of India (b) The Representation of the People Act, 1958 (c) The Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 1975 (d) The Criminal and Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 1969

The money owed by the Central Government to domestic and foreign lenders is known as (a) Consolidated Fund (b) Public Debt (c) National Debt (d) Fiscal Deficit (e) Capital Receipts

In case of a conflict between the centre and the State Government over a subject on the concurrent list, (a) the state law has the upper hand (b) the central law has the upper hand (c) both are equally applicable (d) the Supreme Court decides whether the state law should prevail or the central law

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The High Court of a state comes directly under the (a) President of India (b) Governor of the state (c) Union Parliament (d) Supreme Court of India

Democracy is a "government of the people, by the people and for the people". This definition was given by (a) Woodrow Wilson (b) Aristotle (c) Machiavelli (d) Abraham Lincoln

The most important countries having the bi-party system are (a) France & Britain (b) France and USA (c) Britain & USA (d) France & Italy

The Constitution of India was framed by (a) The British (b) The Constituent Assembly (c) The President of India (d) The Chief Justice of India

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14 The Legislative powers are vested in the (a) Parliament (b) President (c) Governor (d) Prime Minister

Which state in India has the largest membership in its Legislative Assembly? (a) Bihar (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) West Bengal

Lok Sabha elections are held in every (a) 3 years (b) 4 years (c) 5 years (d) 6 years

The Constitution of India was adopted on? (a) November 26, 1949 (b) January 26, 1950 (c) December 9, 1946 (d) November 26, 1946

Which of the following is described as the heart and soul of the constitution by Ambedkar? (a) Fundamental Rights (b) Directive Principles of State Policy (c) The right to constitution remedies (d) Preamble

Which of the following right is now a legal right? (a) Right to property (b) Right to equality (c) Right to freedom (d) None of these

Article 1 states that (a) India, that is Bharat shall be a Union of states (b) Bharat, that is India shall be a Union of states (c) India is a secular state (d) None of these

Part-III of the Constitution of India deals with? (a) Citizenship (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Fundamental duties (d) None of these

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The Directive Principles of state Policy are included in the Indian constitution in? (a) Part III (b) Part IV (c) Part II (d) Part V

The President of India is (a) directly elected by the people (b) elected by the two houses of parliament at a joint sitting (c) elected through an electoral college consisting of elected members of parliament and state legislative assemblies (d) elected by the Lok Sabha

The minimum age prescribed by the constitution for a person for contesting to the office of the President is? (a) 35 years (b) 30 years (c) 25 years (d) 18 years

Which of the following Article has banned employment of children below the age of 14 in hazardous industries and factories? (a) Article 24 (b) Article 23 (c) Article 25 (d) None of these

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C

a16

C

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C

a18

B

a19

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a20

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a23

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a24

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a25

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