INDIAN CONSTITUTION

INDIAN CONSTITUTION 

 1.Which of the following statements regarding the expression "secret
ballot" in the elections is correct?
(a) To whom a voter has given his vote cannot be revealed either by
the voter or anybody else.
(b) The objective of the secret ballot system is to maintain free
nature of the elections.
(c) Proxy voting facility violates secret ballot system.
(d) It is applicable to elections held to both the Houses of
Parliament and State legislatures.

2.Which of the following statements regarding the office of Vice
President of India is NOT correct?
(a) No woman has ever held the office
(b) In case of a vacancy, election to the office shall be held within
six months.
(c) All Members of Parliament vote in the election of the Vice
President of India
(d) There is no provision in the Constitution for performing the
duties of the Vice President during a vacancy in the office

3.In which of the following cases, a court of law cannot take up a
case sou motu?
(a) Contempt of court cases
(b) Cases involving application of judicial review
(c) Cases falling under the Appellate jurisdiction of a court
(d) None of the above

4.Which of the following was the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2015?
(a) Apna Bharat, Apna Gaurav
(b) Engaging the Global Indian
(c) Bharat Vikas, Bharat Prakash
(d) Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across Generations

5.Consider the following statements with respect to the Leader of Opposition:
(1)The Leader of the largest Opposition Party or Alliance of parties
having not less than one-tenth of the seats of the total strength of
the House is recognized as the Leader of the Opposition in that House.
(2)The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were
accorded statutory recognition in 1977
Which of the statements given above is/are coreect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2

6.Which of the following categories of political parties have been
asked by the Central Information Commission (CIC) to disclose
information under Right to Information Act?
(a) National Political Parties only
(b) All Recognized Political Parties
(c) Both Recognized and Registered Political parties
(d) None of the above

7.Consider the following statements regarding the power of President
to promulgate Ordinance:
(1)An Ordinance can be promulgated to amend an Act of Parliament.
(2)The President can return an Ordinance for the reconsideration of
the Council of Ministers.
(3)The President can promulgate an Ordinance only when both Houses of
Parliament are not in session.
(4)An Ordinance can be promulgated only for mattes related with
Ordinary and Financial Bills.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 4 only
(d)1, 3 and 4

8.By convention, the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee
(PAC) of the Parliament is the
(a) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Any member of the Lok Sabha elected to the PAC from the Opposition:
(d) None of the above

9.Which of the following is NOT a component of the oath taken by the
Prime Minister of India (PM)?
(a) To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.
(b) To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
(c) To ensure free and fair discussion in the Council of Ministers.
(d) To not communicate to any person any matter brought before the PM,
unless required as a part of duty.

10.Consider the following people:
(1)Shri Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
(2)Shri K. Chandra Sekhar Rao (Chief Minister of Telangana)
(3)Ms. Sumitra Mahajan (Lok Sabha Speaker)
(4)Shri P.K. Sinha (Cabinet Secretary)
Who among the above can participate in the election of President of
India, without resiging from their offices?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1, 2 and 3 only
(c)1, 2, and 3 only
(d)1, 3 and 4 only

11.According to the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha and Rajya
Sabha, witch of the following measures can be passed by a House by
'Voice Vote?
(1)No Confidence Motion
(2)Money Bill
(3)Financial Bill
(4)Ordinary Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1, 2 and 3 only
(b)1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

12.Which of the following are the features of Parliamentary system in India?
(1)Collective responsibility of Executive to Legislature
(2)Independent Judiciary
(3)Presence of de jure and de facto Executive
(4)Leadership of the Lok Sabha by the Prime Minister
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)1, 2 and 3 only
(c)1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and only

13.Consider the following:
(1)State Public Service Commissions.
(2)Joint State Public Service Commission.
(3)The National Commission for Backward Classes.
(4)The National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
Which of the above are constitutional bodies?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)1 and 4 only
(d)3 and 4 only

14.Consider the following statements:
(1)The protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) is
gender neutral and protects both male and female children from sexual
offences.
(2)The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 protects only women employed in an
organization but not a client or visitor to an organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2

15.Which of the following powers of the President of India can be
exercised at his/her discretion?
(1)Returning an Ordinary or Financial Bill for the reconsideration or
the Parliament.
(2)Declaration of withholding of assent to a Money Bill.
(3)Withdrawal of the proclamation of National emergency.
(4)Address to the joint session of the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c)1, 3, 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

16.Which of the following statement/s clearly bring/s out the
differences between the procedure Established by Law (PEL) and Due
Process of Law (DEL)?
(1)While PEL protects an individual from the arbitrary action of the
Legislature the DPL protects an individual both from the arbitrary
action of the Legislature as well as the Executive:
(2)While the doctrine of PEL originated under the US Constitution.
(3)While the 'inherent goodness of the law' is the main feature of PEL
the Principles of Natural Justice is the main feature of the DPL.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

17.While appointing members to which of the following bodies the
President of India need not consult any Panel?
(1)National Human Rights Commission
(2)Election Commission of India
(3)Finance Commission
(4)Central Information Commission
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

18.Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary system of
governance:
(1)The Head of State is elected by the people
(2)Real executive powers are vested in the Prime Minister
(3)There is an Upper House in the Parliament
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)None of the above

19.If a private school which has to mandatorily admit at least 25% of
its enrolment up to VIII standard from weaker sections of the society
refuses to fulfil its obligation under the Right to Education Act,
then the aggrieved person can approach
(a)The Supreme Court directly
(b)The High Court
(c)Both the Supreme Court and the High Court directly
(d)The Subordinate Court only

20.Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding the
Preamble to the Constitution of India?
(1)It is non-justiciable.
(2)It is part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 not 2

21.Monetised Deficit in the Annual Budget reflects:
(a)The amount of money that government borrows from banks.
(b)The amount of money that government borrows from abroad.
(c)The amount of money that government borrows from the RBI.
(d)The amount of money which is required to plug the difference
between expenditure and receipts.

22.Consider the following statements about the FRBM Act:
(1)It was passed in 2003.
(2)It lays down that government shall reduce its fiscal deficit by 0.3
per cent each year beginning 2004-05 for five years.
(3)It lays down that government
(4)To amend Indian Citizenship Act 1955
(a)1, 2 and 3 only
(b)1, 3 and 4 only
(c)2, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4

23.Consider the following events for the reorganization of a State:
(1)The President refers the Bill for eliciting the opinion of the
concerned State.
(2)The Parliament discusses and votes on the Bill.
(3)The State Legislature discusses and votes on the resolution
supporting/rejecting the Bill.
(4)The President recommends the Bill for introduction in the Parliament.
Arrange the above stages in the order they are introduced/passed:
(a) 1-3-4-2
(b) 4-1-3-2
(c) 4-2-1-2
(d) 1-4-3-2

24.You have come to know that a person, who is not a member of either
House of Your State Legislature, is holding the post of a Minister in
your State even six months after his appointment without becoming a
member of either House of the State Legislature. As a responsible
citizen of India, you have brought it to the notice of the Supreme
Court. In this case, the Supreme Court will issue which of the
following writs?
(a)Writ of Mandamus
(b)Writ of Prohibition
(c)Writ of Certiorari
(d)None of the above

25.When a Judge or a Bench of a court of law recuses himself/itself
from hearing a case, then it is done to fulfil the obligations under
which of the following?
(a)Rule of Law
(b)Principles of Natural Justice
(c)Doctrine of Due Process of Law
(d) Doctrine of Procedure Established Law

26.Which of the following conditions will make a child born in India
today a citizen of India?
(1)If both the Parents are Indian citizens at the time of birth of the child.
(2)If the Parents were not citizens of India at the time of birth of
the child but they acquire citizenship during the minority of the
child.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

27.Say, you are the Minister of Textiles and you demanded Rs. 10,000
crore in the Budget for Technology Up gradation Fund to promote the
textiles sector in the country. But, the Lok Sabha passed a cut motion
and allocated Rs./- 8,000 crore only. This is an example of which of
the following Motions?
(a) Policy Cut Motion
(b) Economy Cut Motion
(c) Token Cut Motion
(d) None of the above

28.The act of voting by a voter in an election to the Lok Sabha or the
Legislative Assembly is a:
(a) Statutory right
(b) Constitutional right
(c) Right protected under conventions
(d) None of the above

29.Consider the following statements regarding a Bill passed by a
State Legislature:
(1)The Governor may reserve any Bill for the consideration of the President.
(2)The President can return any Bill referred to him/ her by a
Governor, for the reconsideration of the State Legislature.
(3)The Legislative Council cannot amend/ reject any Bill by the virtue
of its own legislative power.
Which of the Statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

30.What can be the maximum strength of the Council of Ministers in the
Union Government as per the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act at
present?
(a) 80
(b) 82
(c) 91
(d) 78

31.Which of the following fundamental rights is automatically
suspended if the National Emergency is proclaimed on grounds of war or
external aggression?
(a) Article 19(1)
(b) Article 32
(c) Article 20
(d) None of the above

32.Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the proclamation of
President's Rule in a State?
(a) The concerned Chief Minister may not be consulted before
imposition of President's Rule.
(b) The Governor may not have recommended for the imposition of President's
(c) The Lok Sabha may disapprove the continuation of President's Rule
in a State by passing a resolution to such effect.
(d) It may be approved by the Parliament by a simple majority.

33.Consider the following:
(1)Consolidated Fund of India
(2)Contingency Fund of India
(3)Public Account of India
Which of the above is/are Constitutional Fund/s of India?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

34.Which of the following is the first country in the world to
legalize child labour?
(a) Colombia
(b) Ecuador
(c) Peru
(d) Bolivia

35.Which of the following fundamental rights are NOT available to
Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)?
(1)Article 15
(2)Article 16
(3)Article 19
(4)Article 29
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

36.Which of the following are differences between the powers of the
President of India and that of the Governor of a State?
(1)The President cannot exercise his executive functions without the
advice of the Council of Ministers, while the Governor can.
(2)The President has no discretionary power provided as such in the
Constitution, while the Governor has.
(3)The President can commute a death sentence, while the Governor cannot.
(4)The President can dissolve the State Assembly by exercising powers
under Article 356, but the Governor cannot dissolve the Assembly under
any situation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

37.Article 23 of the Constitution regulates which of the following activities?
(1)Traffic in human beings
(2)Begar
(3)Any form of forced labour
(4)The State imposing compulsory service on people.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

38.On a particular day, there were 220 members presents in the Rajya
Sabha proceedings. The House has no vacancies. On this day, the
Presiding Officer of the House put the following resolutions/ motions
for vote. Out of these members, 10 abstained from voting. 140 members
voted in favour while 70 voted against the resolution/ motion.
(1)Ordinary Bill
(2)Constitutional Amendment Bill
(3)Impeachment of the President
(4)Removal of a High Court Judge
(5)Removal of the Vice President
Which of the above are considered passed by the Rajya Sabha under the
above circumstances?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

39.In which of its following parts, the Indian Constitution mandates
the 'development of scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of
inquiry?
(a) Directive Principles of State Policy (Part-IV)
(b) Fundamental Duties (Part IV A)
(c) Special Directives (Part XVII)
(d) Special Provisions (Part XXI)

40.The Union Minister are individually responsible to the :
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Parliament
(d) Lok Sabha

41.A particular State has 6 crore population as per the 1971 census
figures. Its Legislative Assembly has 250 elected members. What is the
value of the vote of an MLA of the State in the Electoral College of
the President?
(a) 240
(b) 24000
(c) 240000
(d) 480

42.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer. Using the
codes given below:
List-I
(Provision of Indian Constitution) List-II
(Source of the Provision)
A.Law making Procedure 1. USA
B.Residuary Powers 2. Canada
C.Method of Election of the President 3. UK
D.Independence of the Judiciary 4. Ireland
Codes
A B C D
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 4 3 2 1

43.No demand for grant is to be made before the Parliament except on
recommendation of the:
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Finance Minister
(d) Comptroller and Auditor General

44.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer Using the
codes given below:
List-I
(Explanation) List-II
(Veto)
A. Withholding of assent 1. Qualified
B. Overridden by ordinary majority 2. Suspensive Veto
C. Overridden by a higher majority 3. Absolute
D. Taking no action on the Bill 4. Majority veto
5. Pocket Veto
Codes
A B C D
(a) 5 4 1 3
(b) 5 4 2 3
(c) 3 2 4 5
(d) 3 2 1 5

45.Consider the following :
(1)The Supreme Court
(2)The High Courts
(3)Subordinate Courts
(4)Gram Nyayalayas
Which of the above are called the Constitutional Courts?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

46.The Objectives Resolution, moved by Pandit Nehru and adopted by the
Constituent Assembly of India in its very first session in December
1946:
(a) laid down the procedure that the Constituent Assembly shall follow
in enacting the Constitution.
(b) defined the aims of the Constituent Assembly.
(c) led to the inclusion of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
(d) None of the above

47.Consider the following statements regarding the Union council of Ministers:
(1)A person less than 25 years of age cannot be appointed as a Minister.
(2)A nominated Member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister.
(3)The President enjoys discretion in appointing the Ministers when
there is no clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

48.In a particular State Legislative Assembly, there are 300 elected
MLAs. There are three Rajaya Sabha vacancies from the State. You are
contesting for one of these seats from the State. What is the minimum
number of votes you need to secure to be elected as one of the three
Rajya Sabha Members?
(a) 101
(b) 61
(c) 76
(d) 151

49.Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution have
been borrowed from the Constitution of USA?
(1)Fundamental Rights
(2)Judicial Review
(3)Concurrent List
(4)Bicameralism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

50.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1.Rule of Law - Equal protection of the laws
2.Freedom of Press - Article 19 (1)(a)
3.Right to fair and speedy trial - Right to life
4.Fair and free elections - Part XV
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4