TNPSC General Knowledge - Indian Polity
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
By virtue of which Act, Dyarchy was introduced in India?
- (a)
Indian council Act, 1909
- (b)
Government of Act, 1919
- (c)
Government of India Act, 1935
- (d)
Indian Independence Act, 1947
The 'instrument of instruction' contained in the government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
- (a)
Fundamental Rights
- (b)
Directive principal of state policy
- (c)
Extent of executive power of State
- (d)
conduct of the business of the government of India
Which of the following are stated as Directive principles of state policy by article 51 of the constitution of India?
1. promote international peace and security
2.maintain just and honorable relation between nations
3.encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
1 and 3
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
1,2 and 3
Function to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the Constitution are mentioned in
- (a)
tenth schedule
- (b)
Eleventh schedule
- (c)
twelfth schedule
- (d)
thirteenth schedule
The Preamble to the Constitution declares India as
- (a)
a sovereign Democratic Republic
- (b)
a Socialist Democratic Republic
- (c)
a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
- (d)
A Federal Democratic Republic
Ia person wants to acquire a citizenship of India through nationalisation, he must fulfill which of the following conditions?
- (a)
Renounces his citizenship of the other country
- (b)
He is of good character
- (c)
After Naturalisation he wants to reside in India
- (d)
All of the above
Naturalization may take place if a foreigner is
1. not a citizen of a country where Indian citizens cannot become naturalized citizens
2. renounces his citizens of other country.
3. of good character
- (a)
1 and 3
- (b)
1 and 2
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
All of the above
The Preventive Detention Act does not have a restraining effect on
1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Freedom
3. Right to Religion
4. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1, 3 and 4
- (b)
1, 2 and 4
- (c)
2, 3 and 4
- (d)
1, 2, 3 and 4
Point out which from 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)
Right to Privacy
- (b)
Equality before Law
- (c)
Abolition of Untouchability
- (d)
Right to form Association or Union
Consider the following statements about the 'Right to information (RTI) Act, 2005' and select one which is not provided for or specially exempted
- (a)
It is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
- (b)
An applicant making request for information will have to give reasons for seeking information
- (c)
Removal of Chief Information Officer
- (d)
Every Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years which ever is earlier
Which one of the following writs examines the functioning of Subordinate Courts?
- (a)
Quo Warranto
- (b)
Mandamus
- (c)
Certiorari
- (d)
habeas Corpus
which of the following are the points of criticism against the Fundamental Rights?
1. The economic and social rights do not find any place in the Chapter on Fundamental Rights.
2. The Fundamental Rights are almost absolute and attach too much importance to the interests of the individual.
3. The remedies for the protection of the Fundamentals Rights are very expensive and beyond the capacity of the ordinary citizens.
4. The Rights are hedged with so many restrictions and limitations that they virtually become ineffective.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1, 2 and 3
- (b)
1, 2 and 4
- (c)
1, 3 and 4
- (d)
2, 3 and 4
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Article 15 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
2. In 1976, the Untouchability(offices)Act, 1955 has been comprehensively amended and renamed as the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
3. The term untouchability has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
4. A person convicted of the offense of untouchability is disqualified for election to the parliament but not to the State Legislature.
- (a)
2 and 3
- (b)
1, 3 and 4
- (c)
1, 2 and 3
- (d)
1 and 4
The Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of
- (a)
the President
- (b)
the Prime Minister
- (c)
the chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
- (d)
the Speaker of the Lok sabha
The resolution for the removal of the Vice-president of India can be proposed in
- (a)
Lok Sabha only
- (b)
Rajya Sabha only
- (c)
joint session of parliament
- (d)
any house of parliament
the Indian parliament cannot legislate on a subject of State List unless
1. the President of India directs to do so
2. the Rajya sabha passes a resolution that it is necessary to do so in national interest
3. The speaker of Vidhan Sabha certifies that the legislation is necessary
4. there is national emergency
Consider the above statements select the correct answer from the codes given below
- (a)
1,2 and 3
- (b)
2,3 and 4
- (c)
1 and 2
- (d)
2 and 4
How is censure motion different from no-confidence motion?
- (a)
censure motion must state the reason for its adoption
- (b)
it can be voted against the Council of Ministers
- (c)
It leads to censure of the Government and CoM need not resign from office
- (d)
All of the above
Which one is not correct about the committee on petitions (Lok Sabha)?
- (a)
The committee consist of 15 members nominated by the speaker
- (b)
A minister is also nominated to this committee
- (c)
the committee consider representation from individual and association also
- (d)
All of the above
Which of the following are included in the Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1.A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
2.A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of legislature of a state
3.A dispute between the government of India and a Union Territory.
4.A dispute between two or more states.
Select the correct answer two or more states
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1 and 4
- (d)
3 and 4
Match the following
List I (court) |
List II (Maximum Sentence) |
Session Judge | any sentence other than death sentence imprisonment for life (or) imprisonment for a term exceeding 10 years |
Assistant Session Judge | Death sentence given by the court is subject to the confirmation of the High Court |
Chief Judicial Magistrate | Except death sentence imprisonment for a term exceeding 7 years |
Metropolitan Magistrate | Imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year and fine not exceeding Rs.3000 |
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year and fine not exceeding Rs.5000 |
- (a)
A B C D 2 1 5 3 - (b)
A B C D 2 1 3 4 - (c)
A B C D 1 2 3 4 - (d)
A B C D 1 2 3 5
State Finance Commission is appointed by a State Government every 5years to determine
1.Financial resources of the state for placing state requirements before the Union Governments.
2.Development requirement of the state for formneausing state 5 years plan
3.Budgetary requirements of various departments of the State government.
4.Pattern of distribution of states government and local bodies and the pattern of grant-in-aid local bodies
Which of the statements given above is/are corrects.
- (a)
1 and 4
- (b)
3 and 4
- (c)
4 Only
- (d)
1 Only
Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayat Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the state of
- (a)
West Bengal
- (b)
Jammu and Kashmir
- (c)
Maharastra
- (d)
Bihar
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
When can the President's rule under Article 356 be extended beyond one year?
- (a)
When a proclamation of emergency is in operation in whole or part of India
- (b)
When the Election Commission certifies that it is a difficult to hold the general elections
- (c)
Both 'a' and 'b'
- (d)
Neither 'a' or 'b'
Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the
- (a)
36th Amendment
- (b)
39th Amendment
- (c)
40th Amendment
- (d)
42nd Amendment
Which one among the following is not a salient feature of the Companies Bill as amended in the year 2012?
- (a)
For spending the amount earmarked for corporate social responsibility, the company shall give preferences to local areas where it operates.
- (b)
Punishment for falsely inducing a person to enter into an agreement with bank or financial institution with a view to obtaining credit facilities
- (c)
There is no limit in respect of companies in which a person may be appointed as auditor.
- (d)
'Independent directors' shall be excluded for the purpose of computing 'one-third of retiring directors'.
Consider the following statements about salcient feature of 111th amendment bill.
I-A new article after U3A, will be inserted in Directive principle of State Policies
II.A new part after IX A, iX B will be inserted
Which of the following statements(s) is/are correct
- (a)
I Only
- (b)
Both I and II
- (c)
II Only
- (d)
Neither I nor II
Who conducts the State Assembly Elections?
- (a)
Cheif Justice of High Court
- (b)
State Election Commission
- (c)
Election Commission of India
- (d)
Governor of the State
The Attorney General of India is appointed by
- (a)
the President of India
- (b)
the Prime Minister
- (c)
the Cheif Justice of India
- (d)
the UPSC
Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India
1. He is the Cheif Legal Advisor
2. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statement give above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Neither 1 nor 2
- (d)
Both 1 and 2