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  1. Question 1 of 50
    1. Question

    Who is the chief advisor to the Governor?

    Hint

    Chief Minister is the chief advisor to the Governor. Article 163 of the constitution of India states that There shall be a council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions.

  2. Question 2 of 50
    2. Question

    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the:

    Hint

    Article 93 of the Constitution provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. As per this article, the Speaker (along with the Deputy Speaker) is elected from among the Lok Sabha members by a simple majority of members present and voting in the House.

  3. Question 3 of 50
    3. Question

    The President of India is elected by:

    Hint

    The manner of election of the President is provided by Article 55 of the constitution. The President of India is elected by the Members of an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territory.

  4. Question 4 of 50
    4. Question

    Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?

    Hint

    The Constitution was framed by the Constituent Assembly of India, established by the members of the provincial assemblies elected by the people of India. Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected its president.

  5. Question 5 of 50
    5. Question

    ‘Directive Principles’ in our Constitution are:

    Hint

    Article 37 says that Directive Principles are not enforceable but are fundamental to the Governance of the Country, and the State has the duty in applying the Directive Principles of State Policies (DPSPs). If they are not acted upon by the State, no one can move the Courts.

  6. Question 6 of 50
    6. Question

    Dialectical Materialism is associated with the theory of:

    Hint

    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.

  7. Question 7 of 50
    7. Question

    A motion moved by a member in a legislature when it is desired to have a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance is called:

    Hint

    The primary object of an adjournment motion is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences. Adjournment motion is introduced only in the Lok Sabha (or legislative assembly).

  8. Question 8 of 50
    8. Question

    No Government Expenditure can be incurred in India except with the sanction of:

    Hint

    The expenditure to be incurred by the Government and the revenue to be collected by way of taxes must be approved by the Parliament.

  9. Question 9 of 50
    9. Question

    The term of office of the member of the UPSC is:

    Hint

    Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

  10. Question 10 of 50
    10. Question

    The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended:

    Hint

    The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Article 368 of the Constitution of India. The major part of the Constitution can be amended by the Parliament alone either by a special majority or by a simple majority. Only in a few cases, the consent of the state legislatures is required and that too, only half of them.

  11. Question 11 of 50
    11. Question

    A proclamation of emergency, under Article 352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the Parliament within:

    Hint

    Under Article 352, the president can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. The proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the houses of parliament within one month from the date of its issue. If approved by both the houses, the Emergency continues for 6 months and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months.

  12. Question 12 of 50
    12. Question

    Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with Lokpal?

    Hint

    The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provided for the establishment of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for the States. These institutions are statutory bodies without any constitutional status.

  13. Question 13 of 50
    13. Question

    The authority which is not established by the constitutional provisions is:

    Hint

    In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Planning Commission’s abolition and created NITI Aayog through an executive resolution. It is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. The NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog is a public policy think tank of the Government of India.

  14. Question 14 of 50
    14. Question

    In our Constitution, Economic Planning is included in:

    Hint

    Economic and social planning is included in the Concurrent List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

  15. Question 15 of 50
    15. Question

    The government takes ways and means advances from:

    Hint

    Ways and means advances (WMA) are temporary advances given by the RBI to the government to tide over any mismatch in receipts and payments.

  16. Question 16 of 50
    16. Question

    Compared to the rich the poor save:

  17. Question 17 of 50
    17. Question

    Cheap money means:

    Hint

    Cheap money means low rates of interest. Cheap money is money that can be borrowed with a very low-interest rate or price for borrowing.

  18. Question 18 of 50
    18. Question

    In which state was the first Non-Congress Government set up in independent India?

    Hint

    Kerala was the first state where Non-Congress Government was set up in independent India. After the first-ever elections to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1957, the Communist Party of India emerged as the single largest party. EMS Namboodiripad formed the first elected government with the support of 5 independent legislators.

  19. Question 19 of 50
    19. Question

    Which Constitutional Amendment gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights?

    Hint

    The 42nd Amendment gave primacy to the Directive Principles, by stating that “no law implementing any of the Directive Principles could be declared unconstitutional on the grounds that it violated any of the Fundamental Rights”.

  20. Question 20 of 50
    20. Question

    26 November 1949 is a significant day in our constitutional history because:

    Hint

    On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Government of India declared 26 November as Constitution Day on 19 November 2015 by a gazette notification.

  21. Question 21 of 50
    21. Question

    Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

    Hint

    The preamble to the Constitution: WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity, and to promote among them all, FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this 26th day of November 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

  22. Question 22 of 50
    22. Question

    Which one of the following Presidents of India served for two terms?

    Hint

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

  23. Question 23 of 50
    23. Question

    A candidate, to become a member of the Rajya Sabha should not be less than:

    Hint

    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.

  24. Question 24 of 50
    24. Question

    The Union Parliament consists of:

    Hint

    Our Constitution provides that Parliament shall consist of the President and the two Houses known respectively as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). The power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests with the President.

  25. Question 25 of 50
    25. Question

    The maximum strength of the elected members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is:

    Hint

    The maximum strength of the House is 552 members – 530 members to represent the States, 20 members to represent the Union Territories, and 2 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community.

  26. Question 26 of 50
    26. Question

    How many readings does a non-money bill have in each House of the Parliament?

    Hint

    A non-money undergoes three readings in each House, i.e., the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha before it is submitted to the President for assent.

  27. Question 27 of 50
    27. Question

    Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the:

    Hint

    Articles 198 and 199 of the Constitution of India deal with money bills to be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly. As per the article Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the Governor of that State.

  28. Question 28 of 50
    28. Question

    The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was:

    Hint

    Four prime ministers, VP Singh, I.K. Gujral, H.D. Deve Gowda and Atal Bihari Vajpayee have been voted out from the office. Morarji Desai was the first prime minister to resign while in office. In November 1990, VP Singh lost the no-confidence motion and had to resign.

  29. Question 29 of 50
    29. Question

    Name the President of India who was elected unopposed:

    Hint

    Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected unopposed, the only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. At 64, he became the youngest ever person to be elected President of India.

  30. Question 30 of 50
    30. Question

    By which Bill does the Government propose collection of revenues for a year?

    Hint

    As per Article 110 of the Constitution of India, the Finance Bill is a Money Bill. It is a Bill that, as the name suggests, concerns the country’s finances — it could be about taxes, government expenditures, government borrowings, revenues, etc. Since the Union Budget deals with these things, it is passed as a Finance Bill.

  31. Question 31 of 50
    31. Question

    The Indian Parliament is competent to enact a law on a State subject if:

    Hint

    According to Article 250, when the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) is in operation in the country, the Union Legislature has the power to make law for any State on any subject.

  32. Question 32 of 50
    32. Question

    The President of India enjoys emergency powers of:

    Hint

    The president can declare three types of emergencies: national, state and financial, under articles 352, 356 and 360 in addition to promulgating ordinances under article 123.

  33. Question 33 of 50
    33. Question

    Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of:

    Hint

    The Morarji Desai government eventually scrapped the fundamental right to property with the 44th amendment in 1978. In its place came Article 300-A that makes it possible for a citizen to be dispossessed without compensation through an act of legislation.

  34. Question 34 of 50
    34. Question

    The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes:

    Hint

    Fundamental duties basically imply the moral obligations of all citizens of a country. There are 11 fundamental duties in India, which are written in Part IV-A (Article 51-A) of the Constitution of India. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd amendment.

  35. Question 35 of 50
    35. Question

    A national political party is one which received 6% of the total votes polled in:

    Hint

    A registered party is recognised as a National Party only if it fulfils any one of the following three conditions:
    1. The party wins 2 percent of the seats in the Lok Sabha from at least 3 different States.
    2. The party received 6% of the total votes polled in four or more States and, it wins 4 Lok Sabha seats from any state or states.
    3. Party gets recognition as State Party in four or more States.

  36. Question 36 of 50
    36. Question

    The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are:

    Hint

    The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliament system of government. As per the Basic Structure Doctrine, any amendment that tries to change the basic structure of the constitution is invalid.

  37. Question 37 of 50
    37. Question

    Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    Hint

    Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36–51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Article 37 of the Indian Constitution States the application of the Directive Principles. These principles aim at ensuring socio-economic justice to the people and establishing India as a Welfare State.

  38. Question 38 of 50
    38. Question

    How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?

    Hint

    The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to issue Writs for the enforcement of the fundamental rights conferred by the Part-III of the Constitution of India under Article 32 and Article 226. There are five types of Writs — Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition and Quo-Warranto.

  39. Question 39 of 50
    39. Question

    The Supreme Court of India enjoys:

    Hint

    The Supreme Court of India has Original, Appellate and Advisory Jurisdiction. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all the courts and tribunals in India. Under Article 143 the Supreme Court of India has got the Advisory Jurisdiction under which it may advise the President of India on matters which are related to public importance.

  40. Question 40 of 50
    40. Question

    Age of a candidate to contest the Parliamentary election should not be lesser than:

    Hint

    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.

  41. Question 41 of 50
    41. Question

    Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?

    Hint

    The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”, and also changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.

  42. Question 42 of 50
    42. Question

    The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed:

    Hint

    A House of the Parliament must meet twice in a year which means that maximum interval between two sessions of either House of the Parliament is Six months.

  43. Question 43 of 50
    43. Question

    The Vice President of India is elected by:

    Hint

    Article 66 of the Indian Constitution states the manner of election of the Vice President. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.

  44. Question 44 of 50
    44. Question

    When was the comprehensive reorganisation of the Indian States completed in accordance with the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission?

    Hint

    The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was constituted by the Central Government of India on 22 December 1953 to recommend the reorganisation of state boundaries. In 1956, the Commission recommended that India’s state boundaries should be reorganised to form 14 states and 6 territories.

  45. Question 45 of 50
    45. Question

    A Bill referred to a ‘Joint Sitting’ of the two Houses of the Parliament is required to be passed by:

    Hint

    The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting. Since the Lok Sabha has more than twice the members of the Rajya Sabha, a group commanding a majority in the lower house of the Government of India can pass such a bill even if it was previously rejected by the upper house.

  46. Question 46 of 50
    46. Question

    Who is the constitutional head of the Government of India?

    Hint

    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.

  47. Question 47 of 50
    47. Question

    Who certifies a Bill to be a Money Bill in India?

    Hint

    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies if a financial bill is a Money Bill or not. The definition of “Money Bill” is given in Article 110 of the Constitution of India.

  48. Question 48 of 50
    48. Question

    By which Amendment were ‘Fundamental Duties’ added to the Constitution?

    Hint

    The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the Government.

  49. Question 49 of 50
    49. Question

    The Rajya Sabha is dissolved after:

    Hint

    Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

  50. Question 50 of 50
    50. Question

    Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two years time?

    Hint

    Janata Party leader Morarji Desai became the fourth Prime Minister of India and first non-Congress PM from 1977 to 1979. After he resigned in 1979, his former deputy Charan Singh briefly held office until Indira Gandhi was voted back six months later. Charan Singh was the fifth Prime Minister of India, serving from 28 July 1979 until 14 January 1980.

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