Indian Constitution Online Mock Test

The manner of election of the President is provided by Article 55 of the constitution. The President of India can opt for re-election as many times as he wishes.

Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, who had worked as president for two terms.

In order to be chosen a member of Parliament, a person must be a citizen of India and not less than 30 years of age in the case of Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case of Lok Sabha.

The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.

Dialectical materialism is a philosophy of science, history, and nature developed in Europe and based on the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This is associated with the theory of Communism.

Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and Union Territories. Article 81 deals with the Composition of the Lok Sabha. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is 552 members, which is made up by the election of up to 530 members to represent the States, up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories and 2 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community. At present, the strength of the House is 545 (543+2 Anglo-Indian).

Statutory grants-in-aid of the revenues of States are dealt with in Article 275 of the Constitution of India. It is done on the basis of the recommendation of the Finance Commission of India. Resources transferred from the Government of India to States are termed 'Statutory' if they are made on the recommendations of the Finance Commission.

Supreme Court is the final interpreter, protector and guardian of the Indian Constitution. It is the highest judicial forum and ultimate or final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.

Articles 17 and 18 of the constitution of India provide social equality. According to article 17, “Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. Article 18 prohibits Indian citizens from receiving titles from any foreign state.

According to Article 53 of the Constitution of India, the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President. He is, however, only a Constitutional Head of State acting on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers and as such only the formal Executive.