General Knowledge - Indian Polity
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
The preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it
- (a)
uses value - loaded words
- (b)
contains the real objective and philosophy of the Constitution makes
- (c)
Is a source of power and limitation
- (d)
gives and exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution
What is/are the major difference/differences between a written and an unwritten constitution
1.A written constitution is the formal source of all constitutional laws in the country and the unwritten constitution is not the formal source.
2. A written constitution is entirely codified whereas an unwritten constitution is not.
select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 or 2
Part IV of Constitution of India deals with
- (a)
Fundamental rights
- (b)
Citizenship
- (c)
Directive principles of state policy
- (d)
Union Executive
Power, authority and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in which one of the Constitution of india?
- (a)
Ninth
- (b)
tenth
- (c)
eleventh
- (d)
twelfth
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists
List I | List II |
---|---|
A. third Schedule | 1. Allocation of Seats in upper house |
B. Ninth Schedule | 2. Disqualification on grounds of defection |
C. Fourth Schedule | 3. validation of certain acts |
d. tenth Schedule | 4. Forms of Affirmations |
- (a)
A B C D 1 2 3 4 - (b)
A B C D 2 1 4 3 - (c)
A B C D 3 2 4 1 - (d)
A B C D 4 3 1 2
The tenth Schedule of Indian constitution deals with
- (a)
Anti-defection legislation
- (b)
Panchayati raj
- (c)
Land Reforms
- (d)
Distribution of powers between the union and state
Consider the following statements The criteria of a new State in India from an existing State involves the consent of the
1. Supreme Court.
2. Legislature of the State concerned.
3. President.
4. Parliament.
- (a)
1,2 and 3
- (b)
2,3 and 4
- (c)
1 and 4
- (d)
1,2,3 and 4
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following Staes as full States of the Indian Union?
- (a)
Nagaland-Haryana-Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh
- (b)
Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland-Haryana
- (c)
Sikkim-Haryana-Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh
- (d)
Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim-Haryana
Which of these is not included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution?
- (a)
Right to Freedom to Speech
- (b)
Right to Equality before Law
- (c)
Right to Constitutional Remedies
- (d)
Right to Equal Wages for Equal Work
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens of India in matters relating to public employment?
- (a)
Article 15
- (b)
Article 16(1) and 16(2)
- (c)
Article 16(3)
- (d)
Article 16(3), 16(4) and 16(5)
Consider the following statements
1. The main objective of article 13 is to secure the paramountcy of the constitution in regard to fundamental rights.
2. According to article 15, the state shall not deny to any person the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following Directive principles was/were added to the Constitution at a later date?
- (a)
Organisation of village panchayats
- (b)
Prohibition of cow slaughter
- (c)
Free legal aid
- (d)
Uniform civil code
The Union Executive of India consists of
- (a)
The President , Vice-President and the Council of Minister only
- (b)
The President and the Council of Ministers only
- (c)
The President, the vice-President, the council of Minsters and Lok Sabha Speaker
- (d)
The President, The Prime Minister, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Look Sabha Speaker
How does participatory budgeting seek to make the functioning of Local governance institution more transparent and accountable?
1. By allowing citizens to deliberate and negotiate over the distributions of public resources.
2. By allowing citizens to play direct role in deciding how and where resources should be spend
3. By allowing historically excluded citizens with access to important decision-making venues
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
Only 3
- (d)
1,2 and 3
Which of the following is the source of Privilege of the parliament in India?
- (a)
USA Constitution
- (b)
Irish Constitution
- (c)
Privileges in British House of Commons
- (d)
All of the above
Reservation of seats for SCs and STs was started in the year
- (a)
1950
- (b)
1951
- (c)
1952
- (d)
1960
What does the term epistolary, Jurisdiction of the Court imply?
- (a)
Power to take sumoto action without a formal petition
- (b)
Relaxation in the Court proceedings
- (c)
Enlarging scope of a write petition
- (d)
Transferring a case to the Constitutional bench
The Governor of a state can act independent on the advice of the Council of Ministers in
1. asking the Government to prove its majority in the Assembly.
2. dismissing a Cheif Minister.
3. reserving a bill for the consideration of the president of India.
4. returning the Bill passed by the legislature for its reconsideration.
5. seeking the opinion of the High Court. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- (a)
1,2,3 and 4
- (b)
2,3,4 and 5
- (c)
1,2,4 and 5
- (d)
All of these
Who is the executive head of the State Government?
- (a)
The Chief Minister
- (b)
The Governor
- (c)
The Secretary to the Chief Minister
- (d)
The Chief Secretary
The total strength of the Legislative Council is
- (a)
One-third of the total membership of Legislative Assembly but it should not be less than 40
- (b)
equal to the strength of the State Legislative Assembly
- (c)
Half the strength of the total membership of the State Legislative Assembly
- (d)
One-third of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly but it should not be less than 100
Which of the following is not appointed by the Governor?
- (a)
Chief Minister
- (b)
Advocate. General
- (c)
Member of State Public Service Commission
- (d)
Judges of the High Court
Which of the following is not correct about the National Commission for Backward Classes?
1.It was established in 1993
2.It si a permanent statutory body
3.It is a Constitutional body
4.Its term of office is 5 years.
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
1 and 3
- (c)
2 and 4
- (d)
3 and 4
The recomandation of the sarkaria Commision relate to
- (a)
distribution of revenue
- (b)
powers and functions of president of india
- (c)
Membership of Parliament
- (d)
center-State relation
'Marriage','Divorce' and 'Adoption' are an entry in the seventh schedule of the constitution under the following
- (a)
List I - Union Lisst
- (b)
List II - State List
- (c)
List III - Concurrent List
- (d)
None of the three list
A change in distribution of powers between the Centre and states can be done by
- (a)
the central Government
- (b)
the federating units by themselves
- (c)
amending the constitution
- (d)
None of the above
Which one of the following statement appropriately describes the 'Fiscal Stimulus'?
- (a)
It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country
- (b)
it is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth
- (c)
it is an extreme affirmative action by the government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion
- (d)
it is governments intensive action of the government action on financial institution to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation
how are the Election Commissioners removed?
- (a)
By the President
- (b)
By the President on the recommendation of the Cheif Election Commissioner
- (c)
By the President on the recommendation of the Supreme Court after inquiry
- (d)
By the President in the same manner as the Judges of the Supreme Court are removed
Which one of the following All India Services was originally not provided under the Indian Constitution?
1.IAS
2.IPS
3.Indian Forest Service
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
Only 3
- (c)
1 and 3
- (d)
2 and 3
The chairman of the Finance Commission must be
- (a)
An economist of high caliber
- (b)
A person having experience in public affairs
- (c)
An expert from judiciary level of High Court Judge
- (d)
None of these
Which of the following are initiatives taken by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (NIAEM)?
1. It has taken a number of cyber extension initiative across the country.
2. Information kiosks are established at block and village level.
3. Provides linkages to the technical and other farmer friendly information.
4. Measure rainful in rural area.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1 and 4
- (b)
2,3 and 4
- (c)
3 and 4
- (d)
1,2 and 3