1. The President of the Indian Union has a similar Constitutional authority as the
British Monarch
2. The Supreme Court of India was created by
Constitution
3. The concept of Judicial Review has been borrowed from the Constitution of
Switzerland
4. The Seat of Supreme Court is
New Delhi
5. Can a retired judge be asked to sit in the Supreme Court?
Yes
6. Which of the following is not one of the three organs of the Union / State?
Press
7. Which of the following is considered as the Fourth Estate?
Press
8. The organ of the State which makes law is
Legislature
9. The organ of the State implement and execute laws is known as
Executive
10. ‘Legislate’ means
make law
11. ‘Natural Justice’ means
just, fair and reasonable action
12. Which of the following is not a function of the judiciary?
Catching criminals and punishing them
13. Article 254 of the Constitution deals with
the dominance of Union laws over State laws in case of any conflict between the two
14. Under the Indian Constitution, the subjects of administration have been divided into
Three lists
15. India is known as a Parliamentary Democracy because of the
The executive is responsible to Parliament
16. In Parliamentary form of Government, the Council of Ministers are responsible for the
Parliament
17. The President of India is an integral part of the
Parliament
18. The Parliament may confer by law any functions on the authorities concerned except the
President
19. All the Executive powers and the Defence forces of the Union shall be vested in the
President
20. In India, Mandamus will lie against
Both Officers and Government
21. The power to establish new states in India rests with the
Parliament
22. When can the President refer a matter to the Supreme Court for its opinion?
When a matter is of public importance
23. Which of the following is not a writ issued only by a superior court to an inferior court?
Certiorari
24. The Supreme Court propounded ‘The Theory of Basic Structure of the Constitution’ in
Keshavananda Bharti case
25. How many judges sat on the Bench to hear the landmark case of Keshavananda Bharti V/s State of Kerala in 1973?
13
26. Which of the following is not a constitutionally mandated body? (Commission for)
Center-State Relations
27. The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not involve in
Disputes arising out of pre-constitution treaties and agreements
28. In India, the power of Judicial Review is enjoyed by the
Supreme Court only
29. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the
President
30. In criminal matters, the highest court of appeal in a district is the
Court of Second Class Magistrate
31. A High Court for two or more States and or Union Territory may be established by
Law by Parliament
32. Golden Jubilee of Indian Parliament was celebrated on
13.05.2002
33. Who is an integral part of the Indian Parliament?
President
34. Who represents the Nation but does not rule the Nation?
President
35. In the Presidential Election (Electoral College)
Parity between the Center and the States has been maintained
36. Indian Constitution has distributed the powers between the Center and _______.
States
37. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
The Vice President
38. The Speaker is elected by the Members of ________.
Lok Sabha
39. The President of India is
Elected
40. Who elects the President of India?
By Electoral College
41. How many times the President can seek re-election to his post?
Infinite times
42. Who acts as the President when neither the President nor the Vice President is available?
Chief Justice of India
43. In the Presidential Election in India, every elected member of the Legislative Assembly of a State shall have as many votes as there multiples of one ______ in the quotient obtained by dividing the population of the state by the total number of elected members of the assembly.
Thousand
44. A Bill for the purpose of altering the boundaries of any State shall be introduced in either of the House of the Parliament with the recommendation of the _______.
President
45. Which is the Committee recommended for the Reorganization of States?
Fazal Ali
46. Which Act has been enacted by the Parliament by exercising its power under the Article 3 of the Constitution?
States Reorganization Act
47. States will be reorganized by the Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution on the
Linguistic basis
48. A Bill for the purpose of reorganization of states shall be introduced in either of House of the Parliament with the prior approval of the
President
49. India opted for a Federal form of government on the ground of
Linguistic and Regional diversity
50. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces?
The President
51. What is the eligibility age and tenure of Office of President and Vice President? (in years)
35 and 5
52. How many Members can be elected for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
552 & 238
53. How many Anglo-Indian and other Members can be nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
2 and 12
54. How many States and Union Territories are there in our country?
28 and 7
55. In which year, Delhi got the status of a State?
1993
56. How many seats are reserved for the members of the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?
30
57. Which of the following became the 28th State of the Indian Union?
Jharkhand
58. Who will preside over the Joint Session of both the Houses of the Parliament?
Speaker
59. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of the Indian Republic?
Speaker of Lok Sabha
60. The President will decide the question as to disqualification of the MPs in consultation with the
Election Commissioner
61. Which Article empowers the President to give his assent to Bills?
111
62. Which Article authorizes the President to seek an advice from the Supreme Court?
143
63. In a Federation, the source of power for the States is the
Constitution
64. How the Constitution of India has distributed the powers to different levels?
Concurrent List, Central List & State List
65. How many subjects are there in the Central, State and Concurrent Lists?
97, 66 and 47
66. The Central, State and Concurrent Lists indicates the division of
Legislative powers
67. Economic Planning is a subject in the
Concurrent List
68. The railway is a subject under ____
Union List
69. Lotteries organized by the State Government come under _____ List.
State
70. Distribution of subjects between the Center and the States is enumerated under ____ Schedule.
7th
71. Sarkaria Commission was appointed by the Government to report on
Center-State Relations
72. Planning in India derives its objectives from
DPSP
73. Which of the taxes is exclusively assigned to Central Government by the Constitution?
Corporation Tax
74. The other names for Rajya Sabha (Permanent Body) are
Upper House / House of States
75. The other names for Lok Sabha (Temporary Body) are
Lower House / House of People
76. The word ‘Parliament’ is derived from the French word ‘Parler’ which means
To talk
77. Parliament of India is composed of
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
78. The first session of the Parliament after the General Election is
Mandatory
79. The first session of the Parliament is called ______ Session.
Budget
80. Lok Sabha is superior to the Rajya Sabha because
(i) it can oust the Council of Ministers through a vote of no-confidence,
(ii) it is directly elected &
(iii) it alone controls the purse
81. How many MPs of Lok Sabha shall support a motion of ‘No Confidence’ in the government, before it can be admitted by the Speaker?
50
82. Which among the following is identified as the ‘Democratic Chamber’?
Lok Sabha
83. Which among the following is described as ‘Knowledge House’?
Rajya Sabha
84. Composition and function of Rajya Sabha point towards ________ Character.
Federal
85. What is the method of electing members of Rajya Sabha from Union Territories?
as law laid down by the Parliament
86. The representation to the States in the Rajya Sabha is given by
in proportion to the State population
87. Which of the following is not done by the Parliament?
Adjournment of the Houses of the Parliament
88. The President of India may from time to time
dissolve the Lok Sabha
89. The President and Governors are immune from ____ during their term of Office.
Civil liability
90. Which Article of the Constitution gives the protection to the President and Governors?
361
91. To contest for the election of Lok Sabha, the person
should be a citizen of India
92. An Ordinance promulgated by the President when one House is in session is
Valid
93. The Ordinance making the power of the President is subjected to the control of the
Parliament
94. An Ordinance can be promulgated on the subject mentioned in
The list I and List III
95. Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated In
The list I
96. State Legislature has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in
List II
97. If any matter is not enumerated either under the Concurrent List or under State List then who has the power to legislate on such matters?
Parliament only
98. Who has the power to make laws on the subjects enumerated under List III of 7th Schedule?
Both Parliament and State Legislature
99. A Resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha empowering the Parliament to legislate under List II on National interest should be supported by
Two-third members present and voting
100. Parliament has the power to legislate under the State List on the ground of National Interest if
Rajya Sabha passes a Resolution to that effect
101. A Resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha empowering the Parliament to legislate under State List shall remain in force for a maximum period of
One year
102. Law made by the Parliament on any subject is
Uniformly applicable to all State
103. The law made by the Parliament
Cannot be declared as extra-territorial
104. If the law made by the Parliament is inconsistent with the law made by the State Legislature under the List III, which law has the effect?
Law made by the Parliament
105. A Fund which is utilized to meet the unforeseen expenditure is entitled as
Contingency Fund
106. The usual expenditure of the Government of India is charged from
Consolidated Fund
107. The Custody of the Contingency Fund of India is with the
President
108. What is the term of the Parliamentary Committees appointed by the President?
One year
109. A Selector or Joint Committee of the two Houses of a Parliament is formed by
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
110. Which of the following has been wrongly listed as a Standing Joint Committee of the two Houses of the Parliament?
Committee on Government Assurances
111. Which of the following Committees of the Parliament has the largest membership?
Estimate Committee
112. Parliament Standing Committee for scrutiny of grants of various ministries comprises of
30 members of Lok Sabha and 15 members of Rajya Sabha
113. The Parliamentary Subject Committees (Number of Committees: 17) was introduced in 1993 on the recommendation of the
Rules Committee of the House
114. The main advantage of the Standing Committee is the
Parliament is able to examine the grants of all ministries and departments in detail
115. One of the main advantages of the Standing Committee is
MPs of Rajya Sabha are able to exercise indirect control over financial matter
116. The Standing Committee, apart from examining the grant of all Ministries and Departments, are able to examine
Long-term policies, Bills of technical nature & Annual reports of Ministries and Departments
117. When an advance grant is made by Parliament pending regular passage of the Budget, it is called
The vote of Account
118. Who is having the power to summon and dissolve the House of Parliament (LS)?
President
119. Which Budget will be proposed first in the Parliament House?
Railway
120. Usually, the General Budget is presented to the Parliament on
Last day of February
121. The first session of the year commences with the address by the ______ in the Parliament.
President
122. The first hour of every sitting in both the Houses of Parliament is devoted to
Question Hour
123. What are the timings followed for the Question Hour in the Parliament House?
11 to 12
124. What are the timings followed for the Zero Hour in the Parliament House?
12 to 1
125. The maximum duration of the Zero Hour (in minutes) in Lok Sabha can be
60 mint
126. Zero Hour is
The period immediately following the Question Hour when the Members voice their concerns on various matters of public importance
127. The immediate hour after the Question Hour in Lok Sabha is called as
Zero Hour
128. Who presides over the joint sessions of Parliament?
Speaker
129. What is the minimum age in years for becoming the MP at Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
25 and 30
130. Which of the following shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha?
Money Bill
131. The system of Impeachment of the President is borrowed from the Constitution of
Britain
132. Who can be removed for violation of Constitution by a process called as Impeachment Motion?
President
133. The seat of a MP may be declared vacant, if he / she is, without the permission of the House absent from the meeting of that House for a period of ______ days.
60
134. Till now, any President has been removed under the Motion of Impeachment?
No
135. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President be impeached?
61
136. Impeachment proceedings against the President shall be initiated in
Either of the Houses
137. The ground for the Impeachment of President in
a violation of the Constitution
138. The Indian President can be impeached by the Parliament if
He is charged with the violation of the Constitution
139. Which one of the following takes part in the election of the President but has no role in his impeachment?
State Legislative Assemblies
140. The salary/emoluments of which of the following are exempted from Income Tax?
President
141. Which one of the following statements is correct?
President is not a part of Council of Ministers and hence not permitted to attend its meetings
142. A Bill presented in the Parliament becomes an Act after
The President has given his assent
143. Who occupied the President’s Office twice (two consecutive terms) in our country?
Rajendra Prasad
144. Veto is the power of the ________ to withhold or refuse assent to Legislation.
Executive
145. Vice President of India draws a salary in the designation of
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
146. Who will elect the Vice President of India?
MP (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha)
147. Which of the following is presided over by a non-member?
Lok Sabha
148. Full form of PIL is
Public Interest Litigation
149. PIL can be resorted to in case of injury due to
Violation of a constitutional provision, Breach of any public duty & Violation of law
150. The Concept of Public Interest Litigation, which has become more popular in India in recent years, originated in
UK
151. Who has the power to pardon in case of capital punishment?
President
152. Which Article empowers the President to grant pardon?
72
153. The pardoning power shall be exercised by the President on the advice of the
Home Minister
154. Who is authorized to transfer the judge of one High Court to another High Court?
President
155. Which of the following Constitutional post(s) is / are enjoyed for a fixed term?
President
156. The Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the Union Government in
President
157. Which Article empowers the President to appoint Prime Minister of India?
74
158. Joint Session of Parliament was held in
(i) Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance, 2002,
(ii) Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1961 &
(iii) Banking Service Commission Bill, 1978
159. Joint Sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held for
Resolution of deadlock between the two Houses on a non-money Bill
160. The House of People (Lok Sabha) can be adjourned sine-die by the
Speaker
161. The President of India is the
Head of State
162. The President of India is
Elected through Electoral college
163. The President holds Office for a term of five years
from the date on which he/she enters upon the Office
164. The practice of President addressing Parliament has been adopted from the Constitution of
UK
165. Which one of the following does not take part in the election of the President?
Members-Legislative Councils
166. The name of the candidate for the Office of the President of India has to be proposed by
any 50 members of the Electoral College
167. Who was the first President of the Indian Republic
Rajendra Prasad
168. Who among following got Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?
Radhakrishnan
169. Who is the following enjoys the distinction of being the first Muslim President of India?
Zakir Hussain
170. Which one of the following was elected President of India unopposed?
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
171. Which one of the following political leaders successfully held the Office of the Chief Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and President of India?
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
172. Which one of the following Chief Justice of India enjoys the distinction of having acted as President of India
Justice M. Hidayatullah
173. The election of the Office of the President is conducted by
Election Commission
174. Before entering upon Office, the President has to take an oath or an affirmation, which is administered by
Chief Justice of India
175. The procedure for the election of the President of India can be modified through an Amendment in the Constitution which must be passed by
the two-thirds majority by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and be ratified by the Legislatures of at least half of the states
176. To amend the Constitution to change the procedure of election of the President of India, the Bill has to be passed by
Special majority, ratified by more than half of the States
177. The President can nominate two members of the Lok Sabha to give representation to
Anglo-Indians
178. The President, the Head of the State under the Parliamentary system prevailing in India, enjoys
only nominal powers
179. The final authority to make a Proclamation of Emergency rests with
President
180. The President can grant a pardon in
(i) All cases of punishment by court-martial,
(ii) All cases involving death sentence &
(iii) All offenses against laws in the union and concurrent lists
181. The President of India is not having
Power to control Judiciary
182. Which one of the financial powers is enjoyed by the President?
(i) Money Bills can be introduced in the Parliament,
(ii) The President appoints a Finance Commission to recommend the distribution of taxes between Union and State Governments &
(iii) The President can advance money out of the Contingency Fund of India
183. The President can make laws through ordinances
during the recess of Parliament
184. Where are disputes regarding election of President and Vice President filed and settled?
Supreme Court
185. If the President wants to tender the resignation before the expiry of the normal term, he/she has to address the same to
Vice President
186. The President of India is elected by
Elected MLAs and MPs
187. To be eligible (age in years) for appointment as President, a candidate must be
over 35
188. When does the President uses his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?
When no political party enjoys a majority in Lok Sabha
189. The Constitution prohibits to enact retrospectively
Laws relating to the election of President
190. What is the maximum age (in years) for election to the Office of the President?
No age limit
191. President can be impeached from Office on grounds of violating the Constitution by
Two Houses of Parliament
192. Impeachment proceedings against the President of India can be initiated
in either of the Parliament
193. Impeachments proceedings can be initiated against the President in either of House of Parliament only if a resolution signed by _______ members of the House is moved.
25% of the total
194. This is not the legislative power of the President
to grant pardon
195. When the election of the President is declared void, all acts done by the President in the performance of the duties of his Office before the date of decision become
valid
196. In the event of death or resignation of the President, the Vice President discharges the duties of the office of President
For a maximum period of six months
197. In case the Vice President is not available to discharge the duties of the Office of President, which official discharges these duties?
Chief Justice of India
198. Which one of the following Official discharges the duties of the President, if both the President and Vice President are not available?
Chief Justice of India
199. If the Office of the President, Vice President and Chief Justice of India falls vacant simultaneously, who succeeds to the Office of the President?
Next Senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court
200. When the Office of the President falls vacant, the same must be filed within
six
201. Who is legally competent to declare war or conclude peace?
President
202. After a Bill has been passed by Parliament and sent to the President for his consideration
He can send it back for reconsideration
203. The President can make laws through ordinances
During the recess of Parliament
204. The ordinance is promulgated by the
President
205. What financial power is enjoyed by the President?
(i) Certain Money Bills can originate in Parliament only on the recommendation of the President,
(ii) Only on the recommendation of the Governor &
(iii) He can appoint Finance Commission to recommend the distribution of taxes between Union and State Governments
206. Which one of the following officials is not appointed by the President? (OR) In the appointment of which one of the following officials has the President no say?
District and Sessions Judges
207. The President of India made use of his / her veto power only once in the
Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill
208. An ordinance promulgated by the President usually remains in force for
six weeks after the commencement of the next session of the Parliament
209. The President can promulgate an ordinance only when
the Parliament is not in session
210. Proclamation of President’s Rule in a state can be made
if the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of a State or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
211. The President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers on the
recommendation of the Prime Minister
212. The Presidential Address is prepared by
The Prime Minister and his / her Cabinet
213. Who among the following are appointed by the President of India?
1. State Governors,
2. Chief Justice and Judges of High Courts,
3. Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court
214. The President of India is elected on the basis of
Proportional representation by a single-transferable vote
215. Who will appoint the Attorney General of India?
President
216. The Vice President of India is
Elected by MPs (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) at a joint sitting
217. Vice President of India can be removed from Office before the expiry of his / her term by
Two Houses of Parliament
218. The Vice President of India discharges the duties of President in the event
(i) His death,
(ii) His resignation &
(iii) His absence due to illness
219. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the
Rajya Sabha
220. Who decides disputes regarding the election of the Vice President?
Supreme Court
221. The Vice President discharges the duties of the President during his / her illness for a maximum period of
Indefinitely
222. When the Vice President discharges duties of Office of President, he is entitled to
Salary and allowances attached to the President’s Office
223. The Vice President has
Right to preside over Rajya Sabha
224. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted during his term of Office against the
Vice President
225. Among the four pairs given below, which one consists of the correct combination of dignitaries who became Vice Presidents after having held diplomatic positions?
S. Radhakrishnan and G. S. Pathak
226. Identify the correct order in which the following acted as Vice President of India:
227. Which one of the following Vice President(s) resigned from his Office to contest for the Office of the President?
VV Giri
228. Who of the following held the Office of the Vice President of India for two full terms?
Radhakrishnan
229. Who of the following became President of India without serving as Vice President?
Sanjeeva Reddy
230. Who is the first Chief Justice to be appointed as acting President of India?
Hidayatullah
231. Which Article provides that there shall be the Prime Minister of India?
74
232. The Prime Minister is
Head of Government
233. The Office of the Prime Minister
has been created by Constitution
234. The Prime Minister is
appointed by President
235. Who is the real Executive under the Indian Constitution?
Prime Minister
236. Who is considered as the Chief Spokesperson (Spokesman) of the Union Government?
Prime Minister
237. Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission and the National Development Council?
PM
238. Generally, the Prime Minister is
The leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha
239. The Prime Minister holds Office
As long as he enjoys the confidence of Parliament
240. Generally, the Prime Minister is
Member of Lok Sabha
241. Who announces the Government policies on the floor of the House?
Prime Minister
242. Who recommends for the dissolution of Lok Sabha?
Prime Minister
243. Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?
Prime Minister
244. Who acts as the channel of communication between the President and Council of Ministers?
PM
245. Who is the keystone of the Indian Constitution?
Prime Minister
246. Who describes the Prime Minister of India as ‘Primus Inter Pares’ (first among equals)?
Lord Morely
247. The members of the Council of Ministers are appointed by the
President on the advice of the Prime Minister
248. A person can be member of the Council of Ministers without being a MP for a maximum period of ___ months.
six
249. Who enjoys distinction of having been the Prime Minister of India for longest duration?
Indira Gandhi
250. Who became the Prime Minister of India without becoming a Union Cabinet Minister?
H. D. Deve Gowda
251. Which State of India has contributed the maximum Prime Ministers?
Uttar Pradesh
252. Maximum number of ‘No Confidence Motion’ was admitted and discussed during the Prime Ministership of
P. V. Narasimha Rao
253. The first Prime Minister of India was appointed by the
Governor General
254. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
is an extra-constitutional growth
255. Indian Constitution is silent on the concept of
Deputy Prime Minister
256. Who enjoys the distinction of being the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
257. Lal Krishnan Advani is the ______ Deputy Prime Minister.
7th
258. Which one of the following Motion can be moved by the Government?
Confidence Motion
259. Which one of the following statement is correct? The Prime Minister of India
has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as Ministers in his Cabinet
260. Which of the following enjoys the distinction of being the first recognized Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha?
Y. B. Chavan
261. A political party is accorded the status of an Opposition Party in Lok Sabha if it captures at least
10% of seats
262. ‘Collective Responsibility of the Cabinet’ means all Ministers are collectively responsible to (OR) The Union Council of Ministers are responsible to
Lok Sabha
263. Who enforces collective responsibility amongst the Council of Ministers?
Prime Minister
264. The phrase under Article 74 “There shall be Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister is its Head” is
Mandatory
265. Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?
Prime Minister
266. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to
Parliament
267. Who allocates portfolios among the Council of Ministers?
President on the recommendation of Prime Minister
268. A member of Council of Ministers can be dismissed by the President
on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
269. The vote of ‘No confidence’ is passed against a Minister
The whole Council of Ministers has to resign
270. Though the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Parliament, the individual Ministers are responsible to
President
271. The President of India is removed from Office by
Impeachment
272. The President of India is not bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in the matter of appointment of
Union Ministers
273. The Parliament of India consists of
President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
274. Members of the Lok Sabha are
Directly elected by the people
275. How many seats have been reserved for the Union Territories in the Lok Sabha?
20
276. The number of Ministers in the Central Government is fixed by the
Parliament
277. Seats are allocated to the various States in the Lok Sabha on the basis of
their population
278. Who among the following can initiate an amendment to the Indian Constitution?
Either House of Parliament
279. Which State sends the maximum representatives to the Lok Sabha?
Uttar Pradesh
280. The 42nd Amendment raised the term of the Lok Sabha to _____ years.
six
281. The term of Lok Sabha can be extended beyond its normal term of five years by the
President during National Emergency only
282. The President can extend the life of the Lok Sabha during a National Emergency in the first instance for a period of ______ months.
one
283. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by
Cannot be dissolved
284. The continuation of National Emergency beyond a period of six months is possible only with the approval of
Parliament by a special majority
285. What is the maximum gap in months permissible between two sessions of Parliament?
Six
286. Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its normal term of five years?
President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
287. Which of the following statements correctly describes a ‘Hung Parliament’?
A Parliament in which no party has a clear majority
288. The President can call a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament.
(i) If the House does not take any decision for six months on a Bill remitted by the other,
(ii) If a Bill passed by one House is rejected by the other &
(iii) If the Amendment proposed to a Bill by one House is not acceptable to the other
289. In the Rajya Sabha, the States have been provided
Representation on the basis of population
290. The maximum number of representatives are sent to the Rajya Sabha by
Uttar Pradesh
291. The members of Rajya Sabha shall be elected by
MLAs
292. Who reserves the right to convene joint sessions of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
President
293. Representatives of the Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha shall be chosen by the
Parliament
294. Which one of the following is not a Central tax?
Sales Tax
295. A Money Bill can originate
Only in the Lok Sabha
296. Which of the following Bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior approval of the President?
Money Bills
297. A Bill for which the President is bound to give his assent without sending it back for fresh consideration is
Money Bill
298. Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by the special majority?
Constitution Amendment Bill
299. How many times the President can return a Non-Money Bill, passed by the Parliament for its consideration?
Once
300. The Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House but
One-third of its members retire two years
301. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of
14 days
302. Which of the following sets of Bills is presented to the Parliament along with Budget?
Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill
303. Salary of which one of the Officials is not charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?
Prime Minister
304. A Minister must be a Member of
Parliament
305. The Prime Minister acts as a channel of communication between
Ministry and President
306. Cabinet Ministers has to tender its resignation if a no-confidence vote is passed against it by
Lok Sabha
307. In which system, the government can be removed by way of ‘No Confidence Motion’?
Parliamentary
308. Who will determine the rank of different Ministers in Union and State Council of Ministers?
Prime Minister and Chief Minister
309. Which of the following powers is exclusively vested in the Rajya Sabha?
To recommend the creation of new All India Services
310. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved before the expiry of its term by the
311. Who is the first woman film star nominated or elected to Rajya Sabha?
Nargis Dutt
312. No taxes can be levied or expenditure incurred without the approval of the
Parliament
313. Who decides disputes regarding the disqualification of MPs?
The President in consultation with Election Commission
314. Election to the Lok Sabha could not be held in Punjab in December 1984 due to
Uncertainties created by growing terrorist activities
315. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not? (OR) If any question arises whether a Bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the _____ is final.
Speaker
316. All Money Bills can be introduced
in Lok Sabha only
317. Who is the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha who died in Office?
G.M.C. Balayogi
318. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available?
A Member appointed by President
319. If there is a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament on any particular Bill
A Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened
320. In the Indian Constitution, the Budget is referred to as
Annual Financial Statement
321. During the discussions in Parliament, ‘Guillotine’ applies to
Demands for Grants
322. Which Assembly is presided over by a non-member?
Rajya Sabha
323. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has
a vote only in case of a tie
324. The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, is appointed by
Speaker
325. The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because
(i) of the presence of certain fundamental rights of the citizens,
(ii) its authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the Constitution &
(iii) laws passed by Parliament can be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
326. The Parliament of India exercises control over the administration
through Parliamentary Committees
327. The speech made by an MP on the floor of House
cannot be questioned in any Court of Law
328. The Parliament works through numerous committees, whose members are
Either appointed by the Speaker or elected by the House
329. This is not the function of Lok Sabha.
Judicial
330. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his / her casting vote only
in case of tie i.e. when votes are equally divided
331. Lok Sabha Secretariat works under the direct supervision of the
Speaker
332. Lok Sabha passes a vote on account to
meet the expenditure during the period between the introduction of a budget and its passage
333. Which State sends the maximum number of representatives to the Rajya Sabha
Uttar Pradesh
334. A half an hour discussion can be raised in the House after giving notice to the
Secretary-General of the House
335. An MP enjoys immunity from prosecution for having said anything
in the Parliament and its Committees
336. The final decision whether an MP of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification under the Defection Law rests with the
Speaker
337. The Parliament or State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for _____ days.
60
338. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither Speaker nor Deputy Speaker is available?
a member of the panel of Chairmen announced by Speaker
339. The function of the Pro-Temp Speaker is to
swear-in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected
340. Which one of the following is the Financial Committees of Parliament of India?
1. Public Accounts Committee,
2. Estimate Committee &
3. Committee on Public Undertakings
341. The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the
Speaker
342. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher, and guide of
Public Accounts Committee
343. Which one of the following motions is related with the Union Budget?
Cut Motion
344. Which of the following Committees of Parliament is concerned with the regularity and economy of expenditure
Public Accounts Committee
345. Who of the following is considered the Custodian of the Parliament?
Speaker
346. A member, after being elected as Speaker of Lok Sabha, generally
cuts-off his connection with his party
347. Which one of the following is the correct definition of the term ‘Whip’?
State in which all the members of the political party are required to be present in the Parliament and vote according to the instructions of the party
348. Who among the following may belong to Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Houses?
Ministers who are MPs of Rajya Sabha
349. Which one of the following statements regarding the Office of the Speaker is correct?
if he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker
350. Which of the following statement is correct?
the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by one year at a time
351. Which one of the following Lok Sabha enjoyed a term of more than five years? ------- 5th
352. The differences between the two Houses of Parliament are resolved through (OR) Disagreement between the two Houses of the Indian Parliament is finally resolved by which of the following processes? ----- a joint session of the two Houses
353. The quorum or minimum number of members required to hold the meeting of either House of Parliament is ----- one-tenth
354. Which of the following States sends the largest number of MPs to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh? ----- Maharashtra
355. Which of the following statements is not correct? ------ In the event of the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, any Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, but not passed by the Lok Sabha, lapses
356. Under the new Committee system launched in April 1993, out of the 17 Standing Committees ----- 6 are constituted by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and 11 by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
357. The term ‘closure’ in Parliamentary terminology
stoppage of debate on a motion
358. ‘No Confidence’ motion against the Council of Ministers can be introduced in the
Lok Sabha
359. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and _____ Judges.
30
360. Who is the first Chief Justice of India?
Harlal J. Kania
361. The following factor does not help to maintain the independence of the judiciary
highly attractive retirement benefits
362. The Principles of Natural Justice do not require
follow instructions strictly by a superior officer
363. The Supreme Court of India was set up
By the Constitution
364. Which is the highest Court of appeal in India?
Supreme Court
365. Who interprets the Indian Constitution?
Supreme Court
366. Which Article provides that laws laid down by Supreme Court are binding on all courts in India?
141
367. Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgment?
137
368. The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
369. The Judges of the Supreme Court hold Office till they attain the age (in years) of
65
370. One of the qualifications to become the Judge of the Supreme Court is
In the opinion of the President, he must be a distinguished Jurist
371. The Supreme Court holds its meetings at New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere
With the approval of the President
372. For criminal misconduct, the Judge of the Supreme Court
can be prosecuted
373. The Judges of Supreme Court, after retirement, are not permitted to carry on practice before
374. In the event of non-availability of Chief Justice of India, an Acting Chief Justice can be appointed by the
President
375. The Judges of the Supreme Court
can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
376. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed on the ground of proved misbehavior by the _____ if the Parliament passes a resolution with two-third majority present and voting.
President
377. The Supreme Court of India is a court of record which implies that
(i) All its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court &
(ii) It has the power to punish for its contempt
378. The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact
only if he seeks such advice
379. The advice of the Supreme Court is
not binding on the President
380. All cases involving an interpretation of the Constitution fall within the
Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
381. Power of the Supreme Court to decide disputes between the Center and States fall under its
Original Jurisdiction
382. Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India relates to
Disputes between Union and States
383. The Supreme Court has Original Jurisdiction in
All Inter-State disputes
384. Under the Advisory Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court gives it’s opinion to the
President
385. Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not include
appeals against writs
386. Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in an appeal from High Court in regard to civil matters pertaining only to
The substantial question of law
387. Who has the power to enlarge the Jurisdiction of Supreme Court with respect to any matter contained under the Union List?
Parliament
388. Which of the following statement refers to ‘Epistolary Jurisdiction’ of the Supreme Court?
Taking cognizance of the concerned matter through a letter addressed to the Court
389. Who has the power to increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court?
Parliament
390. Ad hoc Judges can be appointed in the Supreme Court by the
Chief Justice of India with the prior consent of the President
391. Ad hoc Judges can be appointed to the Supreme Court
if the requisite number of Judges are not available to hold the meeting of the Court
392. How many Judges of the Supreme Court have been removed from their Office before the expiry of their normal term through Impeachment?
none
393. Which of the following has been wrongly listed as criteria for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court?
394. Which conditions do not contribute to the independence of the Indian Judiciary?
Once appointed, the Judges cannot be removed from their Office before the date of retirement
395. Which of the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India is not correct?
Acts as the protector of the Directive Principles of State Policy
396. Which of the following cases was connected with the Supreme Court’s judgment in 1980 that the Amendments made to Articles 31 (c) and 368 are invalid?
Keshavananda Bharti Case
397. In which Case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles of State Policy?
Minerva Mills Case
398. Any Act violating Article 13(2) of the Constitution shall be declared as Unconstitutional by
Supreme Court
399. ‘Appeal by Special Leave’ means
Supreme Court, granting in its discretion special permission to appeal from any judgment passed by any Court
400. The framers of Constitution borrowed the idea of Judicial Review from the Constitution of
the USA
401. The framers of Constitution adopted the doctrine of Judicial Review
to ensure proper working of the federal system of the government
402. It became imperative for the framers of the Indian Constitution to adopt the doctrine of Judicial Review because of
Adoption of Federal system of Government
403. Which Amendment curtailed the Supreme Court/High Court’s power of Judicial Review?
42nd
404. The concept of ‘Judicial Activism’ gained currency in India in
1990s
405. Judicial Activism has led to increase in the powers of
Judiciary
406. The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from the Constitution of
USA
407. In India, the power of Judicial Review is restricted because
Constitution is supreme
408. While imparting justice, the Supreme Court relies on the principle of
Procedure established by law
409. On which List does the Union Government enjoy exclusive powers?
Union List
410. On which List do the States enjoy exclusive jurisdiction?
State List
411. The subjects of National Importance were enumerated under
Union List
412. Subjects like Defence and External Affairs are enumerated under
List I
413. Subjects of Local Importance were enumerated under
List II
414. The Constitution of India vests the Residuary powers in
Union Government
415. Under the Constitution, Residuary Powers vested with the
Union Government
416. In case of conflict between the Central and State laws on a subject in Concurrent List
Law of the Center prevails
417. The concept of Concurrent List is borrowed from the Constitution of
Australia
418. At the time of accession to the Dominion, the States acceded only three subjects
Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communication
419. The Constitution of India has created a
very strong center
420. The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list
in all these cases
421. The Central Government can issue directions to the State with regard to the subjects in
All these Lists
422. Which among the following subject is transferred from State List to Concurrent List by 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
Education
423. A Law passed by the State Legislature on a Concurrent list gets precedence over the Central Law if
It was approved for the President
424. Water disputes between the States shall be decided by
A Body appointed by Parliament
425. A tax shall not be levied or collected except by the authority of the
Law
426. The main purpose to impose taxes is to
Run the machinery of State
427. The Provisions regarding the division of taxes between Union and State can be suspended
During National Emergency
428. The procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution is
partly rigid and flexible
429. The Amendment procedure of the Constitution of India has been modeled on the Constitutional pattern of
South Africa
430. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?
368
431. Which was the lengthiest Amendment to the Constitution?
42nd
432. Which Amendment affirmed the right of the Lok Sabha to amend any part of the Constitution?
24th
433. The 24th Amendment became necessary as a result of the Supreme Court judgment in
Golak Nath Case
434. After a Bill is passed by the Parliament it is sent to the President for his assent, who can return it for reconsideration to Lok Sabha. But if the Bill is re-passed and sent to the President for his assent, he
has to sign it
435. If Finance Minister fails to get Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister can
submit resignation of his Cabinet
436. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as the
Guardian of public finances
437. The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by
President
438. The Comptroller and Auditor General holds Office
for a term of six years
439. The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from his Office before the expiry of his term by the
President on the recommendation of the Parliament
440. The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General are paid out of the
Consolidated Fund of India
441. The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General
are determined by the Parliament
442. The Constitution secures the independence of the Comptroller and Auditor General by
(i) making the removal of CAG very difficult,
(ii) providing that his salary and service conditions shall not be changed to his disadvantage &
(iii) by giving the CAG complete control over his administrative staff
443. The Comptroller and Auditor General performs
only audit functions
444. The Comptroller and Auditor General submits his annual report regarding the Center to the
President
445. The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was created
under the Constitution
446. The Comptroller and Auditor General are intimately connected with the following Committee of the Parliament?
Public Accounts Committee
447. The Comptroller and Auditor General presents a detailed review of Union Accounts to the Union Finance Minister every
twelve months
448. The Comptroller and Auditor General does not audit the accounts of
Municipal Bodies
449. The Comptroller and Auditor General has to submit the Audit Report of the Central and State Governments before the
President and Governor
450. Which one of the following is the most important item of expenditure of the Government of India on the revenue account?
Interest payments
451. The Attorney General of India is the
Highest Legal Officer of Union Government
452. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the
President
453. The Attorney General of India holds Office
during the pleasure of the President
454. Which of the following duties / functions has been assigned to the Attorney General of India?
to render legal advice to Central Government
455. Who of the following acts as the Chief Legal Advisor to the Government of India?
Attorney General
456. If the Attorney General of India wishes to tender his resignation before the expiry of his term, he has to address his resignation to the
President
457. Who has the right to participate in proceedings of the Parliament even though he is not a MP?
Attorney General of India
458. The three types of Civil Services envisaged under the Constitution are
All India Services, Central Services and State Services
459. Which one of the following is presided over by a Non-member?
Rajya Sabha
460. If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, but follows ------ The Lok Sabha can sent the same for Presidential assent
461. Which Article provides for the composition of Finance Commission?
280
462. The Finance Commission has a term of _____ years.
5
463. The Finance Commission consists of _____ number of Members.
5
464. Who appoints the Finance Commission?
President
465. The Report of Finance Commission shall be laid before the
President
466. Grants-in-aid of revenue to the state is recommended by
Finance Commission
467. Who finally approves the draft of Five Year Plans?
National Development Council
468. For those Union Territories without Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by the
Parliament
469. The day-to-day administration of the Union Territory is looked after by the
President
470. For Union Territories without legislative assemblies on their own, laws are passed by the
Parliament
471. Which one of the following is the 28th State of the Indian Union?
Jharkhand
472. Which one of the following was a Union Territory before it was accorded the status of a full-fledged State?---------
473. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a Union territory?----------
474. Who is the competition to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
Parliament
475. Which of the following is the Indian Constitution to Parliamentary procedures?
Adjournment Motion
476. What is the minimum duration in (years) of stay essential before a person can applyfor Indian citizenship?
5
477. Who has the power to increase the salary and allowances of the President of India?
Parliament
478. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every ______ year(s).
two
479. ‘Special majority’ means more than
Two-third % majority
480. ‘Special leave’ means
permission granted by the Supreme Court to appeal
481. ‘Respite’ means
awarding lesser punishment
482. ‘Violate’ means
commit breach of law
483. ‘Interpret’ means
ascertaining the meaning of a word
484. Which one of the following Commission has not been provided in the Constitution?
Planning
485. The Planning Commission is a
Executive Body
486. Which of the following Offices has not been provided in the Constitution?
Deputy Prime Minister
487. Which Article of the Constitution provides protection to the Civil Servants?
311
488. Who has the power to create All India Services?
Parliament
489. Which Article of the Constitution authorizes the Parliament to create All India Services?
312
490. Parliament under the Article 312 gets the power to create All India Services when
Rajya Sabha passes a Resolution with two-thirds majority
491. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the composition of Public Service Commission?
315
492. The Members of Indian Administrative Services will be under the control of
Ministry of Human Resources Development
493. The Members of Indian Police Services will be under the control of
Home Minister
494. The Members of Indian Forest Services will be under the control of
Ministry of Environment and Forest
495. Immediate control of the members of All India Services lies with the
State Government
496. The disciplinary actions against the members of All India Services lies with
Central Government
497. Members of All India Services hold office during the pleasure of the
President
498. Which of the following All India Services contain in the Constitution?
(i) All India Judicial Services,
(ii) Indian Forest Services &
(iii) Indian Administrative Services
499. Which of the body which recruits persons to All India Services?
Union Public Service Commission
500. Chairman and Members of UPSC / WBPSCC shall hold Office for a term of __ years and tenure of __ years.
6/6 and 65/62
501. In the removal of which of the following officials does the Parliament play no role? ------
Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
502. Chairman and Members of UPSC / WBPSCC may resign their Office by submitting their resignation to the (OR) Chairman and Members of UPSC / WBPSCC can be removed on ground of proved misbehavior by the ------
President / Governor
503. Salaries and Pension of the Chairman and Members of UPSC shall be charged from the ----
Consolidated Fund
504. UPSC / WBPSCC has to submit an Annual Report to the ------
Parliament / Governor
505. Who enjoys the Rank of a Cabinet Minister of Indian Union? ------
Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission
506. Planning Commission was composed in the year -----
1950
507. Who heads the National Integration Council? ------
PM
508. Recognition of States was done in the year 1956 on the ground of _____ basis. -------
Linguistic
509. Which is the first State in India formed on Linguistic grounds? -----
Andhra Pradesh
510. Which Part of the Constitution incorporates Special provisions to the State of Jammu & Kashmir? ----
XXI
511. The Provisions with regard to the Union Territories are incorporated under the Constitution by way of ____ Constitution Amendment Act. -----
7th
512. Every Union Territory shall be administered by the ----
President
513. The Union Territory does not have ------
Recognized Official language
514. Who has power to create Legislature or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union Territory (Pondicherry)? ------
Parliament
515. Under Indian Constitution, the Union Territory of Delhi is referred as ----
National Capital Territory
516. When did Delhi became Union Territory? ----------
1956
517. The Administrator appointed under the Article 239 to the Union Territory of Delhi is called -----
Lieutenant Governor
518. Which of the following Union Territory shall have Legislative Assembly? -----
Delhi
519. Legislative Assembly of Delhi shall have power to make laws for the whole of National Capital Territory with respect to the matter contained in -------
Both List II and III
520. The Chief Minister of Delhi shall be appointed by the --------
Lieutenant Governor
521. The Council of Ministers of Delhi shall hold Office during the pleasure of ------
Prime Minister
522. The Council of Ministers of Delhi shall be collectively responsible to ----
Legislative Assembly of Delhi
523. The Emergency provision for National Capital Territory of Delhi is enshrined under the Article ----
239A
524. Who has the power to constitute a High Court to the Union Territory? -----
Parliament
525. Before 1956, the present day Union Territory were characterized as -----
Part C States
526. Parliament has delegated some legislative powers in relation to the Union Territory to -----
Union Government
527. The aid and advice rendered by the Council of Ministers to the Administrator of the Union Territory is -------
Discretionary
528. Who is authorized to appoint the Chief Minister of Delhi? ------
Lieutenant Governor
529. In 1954, Government of India introduced decorations (in form of the medals) Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Sri Awards under the Article -------------
18
530. In 1996, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Civilians Awards, but recommended that the total awards to be given each year in all categories should be restricted to --------
50
531. Indian Constitution was inaugurated on ------
26.01.1950
532. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is -------
Elected by the two Houses of Parliament
533. Which one of the Constitutional posts is enjoyed for a fixed term? -----
President
534. Which of the following is not a prescribed qualification to become President of India? -----
Should be a Graduate
535. Which is the highest Court of Justice of India? ----------
Supreme Court
536. The President of India is similar to ----------
Queen of England
537. President declares emergencies -------
On the advice of the Council of Ministers
538. The President can return a Bill for reconsideration by the Parliament for _____ time(s). -----
One
539. Who was the President of India at Proclamation of Emergency in the year 1976? ------- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
540. Who was the Defence Minister of India during the Indo-China War of 1962? ------
V. K. Krishna Menon
541. Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in Interim Government formed in the year 1946? ----------
Food and Agriculture
542. Which system of Government, in which the ‘Real Executive’ is absolutely dependent upon the wishes of the Legislatures? ----------
Parliamentary
543. In India, a tax on agricultural incomes can be levied by ---------
Only the State Governments
544. Which one of the following is not among the sources of revenue for the Union? ---------
Land revenue
545. Under which Articles, the Supreme Court has been given the powers to review any judgment pronounced or order made it previously? ----------
137
546. The office of the Lokpal and Lokayuktha in India is based on one of the following? --------
Ombudsman in Scandinavia
547. The constituents of Indian Parliament, as mentioned in the Constitution are the --------
President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
548. The name of Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in -------
1973
549. The full status of ‘State’ was conferred upon the Union Territories of Manipur and Tripura in -----
1972
550. Which one of the following States / Union Territories of the country has more than 50% tribal population of the total population? -------
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
551. The Residuary Powers (i.e. those relating to subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists included in the VII Schedule) are, according to our Constitution, vested in the -----
Union Parliament
552. The Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of its Secretariat, is ------
Appointed by the Speaker
553. Which Commission was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under the Article of the Indian Constitution? ------
Election
554. Which one of the following is not a type of relationship specified by the Constitution of India between Center and States? ------
Judicial
555. Which one of the following is not a constitutionally mandated body? ------
Center-State relations
556. Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission? -----
Jawaharlal Nehru
557. Who among the following enjoy the rank of a Cabinet Minister? -------
(i) Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission,
(ii) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha &
(iii) Speaker of Lok Sabha
558. Which is the constitutional authority that has been made responsible for constituting the Finance Commission periodically? -------
President of India
559. The Finance Commission is normally expected to be constituted after every ____ years. -----
Five
560. Which is true for the Finance Commission? ------
It is constituted under the Article 280 of the Constitution
561. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Pricing and Taxation of Petroleum products? -------
Dr. C. Rangarajan
562. Who among the following was the Head of the Investment Commission which submitted its Report to the Government of India recently (2007)? --------
Ratan Tata
563. Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation was introduced to the Indian Judicial system? ---------
P. N. Bhagwati
564. The concept of Public Interest Litigation has strengthened ----------
Rule of Law
565. Public Interest Litigation means -----------
Petitions by any conscious person or organization on behalf of an aggrieved person or group for reasons of interest of the public
566. In India, National Income is estimated by -------
Central Statistical Organization
567. As per Article 100 (3), the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament is -----
One-tenth of the total number of members of that House
568. The ‘Rule of Law’ means ------
That no person can be punished unless his guilt is established by a fair trial
569. The term ‘Law’ used in the expression ‘Rule of Law’ refers to ------
Positive Law
570. The draft of the Indian Penal Code was prepared by _____ Indian Law Commission. ------
First
571. In a particular case, the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is sent back by the President for reconsideration. If the Council of Ministers adhere to their earlier advice, the President ---------
Has no option but to accept such advice
572. In which of the following situations can the President promulgate the Ordinance? -------
Parliament is not in session
573. The gap (period) between two sessions of the Lok Sabha is termed as ------
Prorogation
574. Both the Union and the States derive their authority from the Constitution of India which divides, as between them, all of the following powers, except ---------
Judicial
575. Which of the following Schedules in the Constitution divides the legislative powers between the Union and the States? ---------
VII
576. The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three Lists are mentioned as Residuary Powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matters falls in this category? -------
Judiciary only
577. The vesting of Residuary Powers under our Constitution in the Union, instead of the State Legislatures, follows the precedent of the __________ Constitution. ------
Canadian
578. When two Houses of Parliament differ regarding a Bill, then the deadlock is resolved by --------
A Joint Sitting of the two Houses
579. ‘Closure’ in Parliamentary terminology means --------
A rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be stopped
580. Which one of the following statements is not correct? ----------
The proposal for amending the Constitution can only be initiated in Lok Sabha
581. In which of the following cases is a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament not necessary? -------
A Bill to amend the Constitution
582. Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India? ----
Dissolution of House
583. The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is the Chief of its Secretariat and is ------
Appointed by the Speaker
584. Main Standing Committee of Lok Sabha is / are -----
Public Accounts, Public Understanding, Estimate
585. To whom does the Public Accounts Committee submits its report? -----
Speaker of Lok Sabha
586. The work of General Purpose Committee is to advice the --------
Speaker
587. Which one of the following is not a Parliamentary Committee? ----
Demands for Grants Committee
588. Which of the following Committees are sometimes described as ‘Twin Sisters’? -----
Public Account and Estimate Committees
589. To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration? -----
Money Bill
590. All of the following statements in regard to Money Bills are incorrect, except ------
A Money Bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has no power to make a change in it against the will of Lok Sabha
591. 14 days notice is necessary for moving a -----
Resolution of impeaching the President
592. In the Union Budget in India, which Expenditure is the largest in amount? -----
Non-Plan
593. The 11th Five-Year Plan has been named as ---------
Towards Infrastructural and Agricultural Growth
594. On which of the following subjects does the power to legislate vest both in the Union as well as the State legislatures? -----
Acquisition and requisitioning of property
595. The President is empowered to establish an Inter-State Council if at any time it appears to him that the public interests would be served thereby. Which of the following has not so been set up? ----
Inter-State Commerce Council
596. The Council of Ministers in India remains in their Office till it enjoys the support of ------
Majority of the Members of Lok Sabha
597. The Council of Ministers is ------
Larger than Cabinet
598. The resolution for removing the Vice President of India can be moved in the ------
Rajya Sabha alone
599. Anti-Defection Act relating to disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures does not covers -------
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
600. Which statement is not correct? ------
The Supreme Court of India has to look into all disputes with regard to the election of Vice President of India
601. Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution clearly has laid down that the President of India is bound to accept the advice given by the Council of Ministers? -----
42nd
602. Which one of the following statements is not correct? ------
North-East India accounts for a little over half of the country’s tribal population
603. Under which Ministry of the Government of India does the Food and Nutrition Board work? -------
Ministry of Human Resource Development
604. The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department / Ministry of ----
Culture
605. Survey of India is under the Ministry of ----- Science and Technology
606. Which one of the following is not a Department in Ministry of Human Resources Development? --------Technical Education and Literacy
607. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impeded or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union? --------
257
608. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)? -----
123
609. Which one of the following statements is correct? ------
There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union Minister
610. The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with -----
Parliament
611. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’s opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly elections (in the year 2002)? -------
143
612. Which one of the following statements is not correct? -------
Among all the States of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers
613. With reference to the Indian Polity, which one of the following statements is correct? -----
President can make the ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session
614. The Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by -------
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
615. The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on the matter of law or fact ------
Only if he seeks such advice
616. Which is correct under the hierarchy of Courts? ------
Supreme Court, High Courts, Other Courts
617. ‘Judicial Activism’ refers to ------
Expansion of jurisdiction of courts
618. Which one of the following duty is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? ------
To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the Exchequer
619. If a new State of Indian Union is to be created, which Schedule of Constitution must be amended? -------
First
620. Which subject is under the Union List in the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India? -----
Regulation of labor
621. The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as -----
Yielding the floor
622. The sovereign power under the Indian Constitution rests with the ------
Parliament
623. Parliament is an instrument of _____ Justice. ---------
Legal
624. Under which Article of the Constitution does the Central Government gives Plan assistance to the State Government? ----------
275
625. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of Union Territories of India in the increasing order of their area? ---------- Lakshadweep – Chandigarh – Pondicherry – Andaman and Nicobar Islands
626. What is Value Added Tax? ----- A simple, transparent, easy to pay tax imposed on the consumers
627. The VAT adopted by 21 States replaced which of the following taxes? -------- State Sales Tax
628. Which one of the following is not a Central Government Tax? ----------- Land Tax
629. Who is the President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research? ------- Prime Minister
630. Consider the following statements:
(i) The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List.
631. Under the Constitution, which of the following functionaries can be suspended? ------ Members of Public Service Commission
632. In India, present trend of rapid urbanization is due to ----- Lack of employment opportunities in rural areas
633. Under the Indian Parliamentary practices, normally how many sessions take place? --------- 3
634. The Contingency Fund of India rests at the disposal of the ----------- President
635. Which is not a characteristic of economically under developed countries? ----- High proportion of labor in secondary activity
636. Who declares war and concludes peace? ---------- President, in the advice of the Cabinet
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