Indian Polity - Parts / Articles of the constitution , Emergency Provisions

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Question - 1

Which one of the following articles of the constitution of India says that the executive power of every state shall be so exercise of the executive power of the union?

  • A Article 256
  • B Article 258
  • C Article 355
  • D Article 358

Question - 2

Article 340 of the constitution of india provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of

  • A Socially and educationally backward classes
  • B socially and economically backward classes
  • C educationally and economically backward classes
  • D schedule cast and schedule tribes

Question - 3

Part V of the Constitution deals with

  • A Union executives
  • B Parliment
  • C Supreme Court and High Court
  • D Comptroller and Auditor General

Question - 4

Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India
1.A proclamation of Financial Emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two month, unless, before the expiration of that period, it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliment.
2.Financial Emergency can remain in operation for a maximum period of three years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A Only 1
  • B Only 2
  • C Both1 and 2
  • D Neither 1 nor 2

Question - 5

The rule of passing resolution by two-thirds majority of total number of members of the House of Parliment is applicable in case of

  • A amendment of Constitution
  • B approval of proclamation of emergency
  • C impeachment of President
  • D disapproval of proclamation of emergency

Question - 6

In case of proclamation of Emergency on grounds of war or external aggression, which of the following is not true?
1.All Fundamentals Rights will be automatically suspended
2.The right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended
3.The President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental right except Articles 20-21
4.Parliment may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights.
Choose the right answer from the options given below

  • A 1, 3 and 4
  • B 1, 2 and 4
  • C 2, 3 and 4
  • D All of the above

Question - 7

According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article?

  • A Jharkhand
  • B Punjab
  • C Madhya Pradesh
  • D Orissa

Question - 8

Which. Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

  • A 341
  • B 342
  • C 343
  • D 346

Question - 9

Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities In public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities?

  • A Article 15
  • B Article 16
  • C Article 22
  • D Article 27

Question - 10

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V

  • A may be altered by the Governor
  • B may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majoruity
  • C cannot be altered
  • D may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation