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Indian Polity Model Test 21 in English
Indian Polity Model Test Questions 21 in English
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Question 1 |
Recognized official language of India
25 | |
22 | |
23 | |
27 |
Question 2 |
The Supreme Court consists of how many judges?
26 | |
22 | |
25 | |
21 |
Question 3 |
The Parliament of India consist of
One house | |
Two houses | |
Three houses | |
Four houses |
Question 4 |
Which Government started the Land reform legislation?
Panchayat | |
Local Government | |
State Government | |
Central Government |
Question 5 |
Money bills can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha only for
30 days | |
20 days | |
14 days | |
7 days |
Question 6 |
44th Amendment Act came into force in the year
1976 | |
1947 | |
1950 | |
1978 |
Question 7 |
Consider the following statements regarding Attorney-General of India.
- He advises the government of India on legal matters.
- He is the chief law officer of the government.
- Under Article 76 of the constitution he has to resign when the government was changed.
- He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either house of parliament without a right to vote.
III only | |
IV only | |
I and III only | |
I and IV only |
Question 8 |
Which committee proposed for the setting up of an inter-state council, in 1990?
Administrative Reforms Commission | |
Sarkaria Commission | |
Ashok Mehta Committee | |
Gorwala Committee |
Question 9 |
The type of municipal personnel system prevalent in Tamil Nadu is
Deputation system | |
Separate personnel system | |
Unified personal system | |
Integrated personnel system |
Question 10 |
What is the major change made in the Indian Parliament during budget session of 1992-93?
Introduction of G.S.T. Bill | |
Introduction of New committee system consisting of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha members. | |
Introduction of Joint Parliament System | |
Introduction of Anti-defection Bill |
Question 11 |
During the First General Election in 1951-1952, two Regional Commissioners were temporarily appointed by the President to assist the Election Commission. Which of the following two places were acted as a head-quarters for the Regional Commissioners?
Mumbai and Kolkatta | |
Mumbai and Chennai | |
Mumbai and Patna | |
Mumbai and Hyderabad |
Question 12 |
Which one of the following case was not related to the Parliamentary Powers to amending the constitution?
Golaknath Vs State of Punjab | |
Keshavanandha Bharathi Vs State of Kerala | |
Shankari Prasad Vs Union of India | |
S.P. Gupta’s Vs President of India |
Question 13 |
The Article provides for the abolition and creation of second chambers in the state
Article 196 | |
Article 169 | |
Article 161 | |
Article 191 |
Question 14 |
Which of the following was not inserted to the constitution of India through First Constitution Amendment Act 1951?
A new clause i.e. clause 4 added in Article 15 | |
After Article 31, Article 31A and 31B were inserted | |
Entry 33 of the concurrent list was substituted by a new one | |
A Ninth schedule was added to the constitution |
Question 15 |
The Amendment associated with “To Curb President’s Power”
Forty Fourth Constitutional Amendment Act | |
Forty Second Constitutional Amendment Act | |
Twenty Sixth Constitutional Amendment Act | |
Forty Sixth Constitutional Amendment Act |
Question 16 |
The Commission to investigate the allegations of large scale sexual abuse, rapes and murders of children in Nithari (NOIDA) was
Phukan Commission | |
K.K. Gupta Commission | |
Manjula Krishnan Commission | |
Justice Bellure N. Sri Krishna Commission |
Question 17 |
Whether any criminal proceedings whatsoever can be instituted against President of India?
Yes, but prior approval is necessary | |
No, it is not at all possible | |
A civil suit can be instituted along with criminal suit | |
A civil suit can be instituted only before or after entering upon his/her office |
Question 18 |
Which of the following statements, regarding National Human Rights Commission, are correct?
- The Chairperson and other members shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal
- There shall be a Secretary General who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission
- Chief Justice of India shall be a Ex. Office member in the Committee for recommending Chairperson and other members.
- No member shall hold office after he/she has attained the age of 70 years.
All are correct | |
Only I, II and III are correct | |
Only I, II and IV are correct | |
Only II, III and IV are correct |
Question 19 |
Who is the Chairman of Tamil Nadu State Law Commission?
Judge Chandru | |
Judge Chockalingam Nagappan | |
Judge Hari Parandhaman | |
None of the above |
Question 20 |
How many NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in India?
10,000 | |
15,000 | |
20,000 | |
25,000 |
Question 21 |
The authority to declare war or peace under the Indian Constitution is vested in
The Prime Minister | |
The Defence Minister | |
The Parliament | |
The President |
Question 22 |
There is no reservation for the following in the local government election.
Scheduled Castes | |
Scheduled Tribes | |
Other backward classes | |
Women |
Question 23 |
A President’s rule can be imposed in a state under the provisions of
- Article – 356 2. Article – 350 3. Article - 352 4. Article – 365
1 only | |
1 and 3 only | |
1 and 4 only | |
1 and 2 only |
Question 24 |
Which one of the following articles states that “All the ministers are to be appointed by the President on the advise of the Prime Minister?”
Article 70 | |
Article 72(A) | |
Article 73 | |
Article 75(1) |
Question 25 |
The conditions of service of members of All India Services are determined by
President of India | |
Constitution of India | |
Parliament of India | |
UPSC |
Question 26 |
The responsibility of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to the Lok Sabha is
intermittent | |
indirect | |
at the time of elections | |
direct, continuous and collective |
Question 27 |
The consumer protection Act of 1986 provides for the establishment Consumer Protection Council at
National Level at | |
State level only | |
National and State levels only | |
National, State and District levels only |
Question 28 |
The Union territory of Delhi was renamed as the National Capital Territory of Delhi through
67th Amendment | |
66th Amendment | |
69th Amendment | |
68th Amendment |
Question 29 |
A comprehensive law dealing with citizenship was passed in the Indian Parliament in the year
1967 | |
1991 | |
1955 | |
1993 |
Question 30 |
In Indian Constitution which part states about the special provision to protect the interests of the Anglo Indian community?
Part – XIII | |
Part – XIV | |
Part – XV | |
Part – XVI |
Question 31 |
The Indian federation is based on the pattern of
Switzerland | |
USA | |
Russia | |
Canada |
Question 32 |
In which year the Central Vigilance Commission was enacted by the Parliament as a statutory body?
2002 | |
2003 | |
2005 | |
2006 |
Question 33 |
Which of the following is not true with regard to the Council of Ministers in India?
- Ministers belong to the House of the people.
- Finance Minister has to be from the Council of States.
- Ministers keeps secrecy of the proceedings of the cabinet.
- Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of People.
I and II | |
II and III | |
III and IV | |
I and IV |
Question 34 |
Match the following:
- Original jurisdiction 1. Constitutionality of a legislative Act
- Appellate jurisdiction 2. Matters referred to Supreme Court by the President of India
- Advisory jurisdiction 3. Review decision from Lower Court
- Judicial Review 4. To enforce Fundamental Rights
1 2 3 4 | |
3 1 4 2 | |
2 4 1 3 | |
4 3 2 1 |
Question 35 |
Which of the following amendment included the four languages “Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali in the Indian Constitution?”
75th Amendment Act | |
78th Amendment Act | |
84th Amendment Act | |
92nd Amendment Act |
Question 36 |
- Assertion(A) : India is a sovereign democratic republic.
- Reason(R): The constitution of India strives to bring about a happy marriage between British Parliamentary System and US presidential system.a
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true but (R) is false | |
(A) is false, but (R) is true |
Question 37 |
In which amendment the words “internal disturbance” was omitted and ‘armed rebellian’ was substituted in the Article 352?
44th Amendment | |
45th Amendment | |
62nd Amendment | |
69th Amendment |
Question 38 |
Name the chairman of the States Committee of Constituent Assembly
Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
Dr. K.M. Munshi | |
Dr. B,R. Ambedkar | |
Jawaharlal Nehru |
Question 39 |
Match the following:
- The Factories Act 1. 1961
- The Apprentice Act 2. 1948
- The Beedi and Cigar workers (Conditions of Employment) Act 3. 1986
- Child Labour (Protection) Act 4. 1966
3 1 2 4 | |
2 1 3 4 | |
2 1 4 3 | |
1 3 2 4 |
Question 40 |
Match the key words in the preamble of the Indian Constitution with their meanings
- Sovereign 1. Opportunities for the development of individual personalities
- Republic 2. No discrimination on the basis of colour, caste, sex, religion etc.
- Liberty 3. Head of the state is elected directly or indirectly by the people
- Equality 4. No Supreme authority above it,
4 3 1 2 | |
3 2 4 1 | |
2 1 3 4 | |
1 4 2 3 |
Question 41 |
Article 5-9 of Part II of Indian Constitution relating to citizenship came into force from
January 26, 1950 | |
August 15, 1947 | |
November 26, 1949 | |
January 26, 1955 |
Question 42 |
Point out the incorrect statement in the following:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is a Constitutional Authority | |
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India does not audit the accounts of State Governments | |
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department | |
He is the external auditor of Government- Owned Companies |
Question 43 |
Articles 124(2) of the Indian Constitution explains the appointment of
The Prime Minister | |
The Council of Ministers | |
The Governor | |
Judge of the Supreme Court |
Question 44 |
Which one of the following statement is correct about the nature of High courts in India?
Assam High Court has been made a common high court for Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur etc. | |
The Jurisdiction of a High Court is not conterminous with the territory of a state | |
Article 224 defines the meaning of High Court | |
President is empowered to establish a common High Court |
Question 45 |
The first in India which introduced its own Right to Information legislation was
Rajasthan | |
Tamil Nadu | |
Jammu and Kashmir | |
Madhya Pradesh |
Question 46 |
Who decides the disputes relating to the election of Vice-President?
The President | |
The Parliament | |
The Supreme Court | |
The Election Commission |
Question 47 |
Which Article ensures the independent of Indian Election Commission?
322 | |
320 | |
324 | |
330 |
Question 48 |
Match the following
- Municipal Corporation in Madras 1. 1726
- Municipal Corporation in Bombay 2. 1882
- Lord Rippon Resolution 3. 1687
- Lord Mayo’s resolution 4. 1870
3 2 1 4 | |
1 2 3 4 | |
3 1 2 4 | |
4 3 1 2 |
Question 49 |
Art 47 is associated with
Raising the level of nutrition and the standard of living | |
Raise the Level of education | |
Raise the growth of industries | |
Raise the agricultural works |
Question 50 |
- Assertion(A): Court cannot direct legislature to enact a particular kind of law.
- Reason(R): Legislation is the exclusive right of the Legislatures
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true but (R) is false | |
(A) is false, but (R) is true |
Question 51 |
Which one of the following is exclusively different from others?
Article 352 | |
Article 356 | |
Article 360 | |
Article 370 |
Question 52 |
Mandal Commission was established in India by which Government?
National Front Govt. (during V.P. Singh as P.M.) | |
Congress Party Govt. (during Rajiv Gandhi as P.M.) | |
BJP Govt. (during Vajpayeeas P.M.) | |
Janata Party Govt. (during Morarji Desai as P.M.) |
Question 53 |
The salaries of the judges of Supreme Court are charged upon the
Consolidated Fund of India and not votable | |
Contingency Fund of India and not votable | |
Contingency Fund of India and votable | |
Consolidated Fund of India and votable |
Question 54 |
On which date the objectives Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
January 22nd 1947 | |
November 26th 1949 | |
January 26th 1950 | |
January 22nd 1950 |
Question 55 |
- Assertion(A): Under the constitution, the Chief Minister holds office the pleasure by the Governor
- Reason(R): The Chief Minister appointed by the Governor
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is true but (R) is false | |
(A) is false, but (R) is true |
Question 56 |
The budget is presented in the House of the people
by the President | |
by the Prime Minister | |
by the Finance Minister | |
by the Finance Secretary |
Question 57 |
Which of the following states was the first to introduce the Panchayat Raj System?
Tamilnadu | |
West Bengal | |
Rajasthan | |
Uttar Pradesh |
Question 58 |
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Territory?
Part-VI | |
Part – VII | |
Part - VIII | |
Part – IX |
Question 59 |
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
Fundamental Right | |
Constitutional Right | |
Natural Right | |
Legal Right |
Question 60 |
The words ‘secular’ , ‘socialist’ and ‘integrity’ were added in which of the following amendments
42nd Amendment | |
44th Amendment | |
46th Amendment | |
52nd Amendment |
Question 61 |
Indian Parliament passed the Administrative Tribunal Act in the year
1981 | |
1982 | |
1985 | |
1986 |
Question 62 |
Constitutional safeguards to Civil Servants ensured by
Article 310 | |
Article 311 | |
Article 312 | |
Article 315 |
Question 63 |
The council of Ministers in a state is collectively responsible to
Lok Sabha | |
Rajya Sabha | |
Parliament | |
Legislative Assembly |
Question 64 |
Who of the following decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
The Finance Minister | |
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha | |
The President | |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
Question 65 |
Who decides the nature of the bill in the Lok Sabha?
The Prime Minister | |
The Speaker | |
The Leader of Opposition Party | |
The Home Minister |
Question 66 |
Which of the following articles of the Indian constitution deals with the ‘abolition of untouchability’?
Article 14 | |
Article 15 | |
Article 16 | |
Article 17 |
Question 67 |
The main recommendation of “The Tarkunde committee” on electoral reforms in 1975 is about
Election commission should be made as a 3 member body | |
Election commission should be made as a 3 member body | |
Appointment of election commission by president and prime minister | |
Appointment of EC by prime minister, leader opposition party in Lok Sabha and the chief justice of India |
Question 68 |
Which of the following committee recommended the setting up of Central Vigilance Committee?
Rajmannar Committee | |
Sarkaria Committee | |
Kothari Committee | |
Santhanam Committee |
Question 69 |
The word ‘integrity’ was added in the preamble of the constitution preamble of the constitution of India in the year
1956 | |
1961 | |
1976 | |
1981 |
Question 70 |
Which article of the Indian constitution defines the fundamental duties of citizen?
Article 51 A | |
Article 44 | |
Article 41 A | |
Article 52 |
Question 71 |
The National Human Rights commission is a
Statutory Body | |
Non constitutional body | |
Autonomous body | |
Voluntary institution |
Question 72 |
Which among the following statements is NOT TRUE about CVC?
is an apex Indian governmental body | |
created in 1964 | |
is an investigating agency | |
it has the status of an autonomous body |
Question 73 |
Which part of the Indian constitution deals with Panchayat Raj?
Part VIII | |
Part X | |
Part IX | |
Part IX |
Question 74 |
Whether governor of a state has the power to dissolve the state legislature?
Yes | |
No | |
He / She can only recommend | |
Only President can |
Question 75 |
In the rules of business of Indian Parliament, if the speaker admits, notice of a motion but no date fixed for its introduction- then it is called
Call attention motion | |
Adjournment motion | |
No confidence motion | |
No day – Yet- named motion |
Question 76 |
Constitutional status to the Panchayat Raj Institutions was initiated based on the recommendation of
G.V.K. Rao Committee | |
L.M. Singhvi Committee | |
Ashok Mehta Committee | |
Balwantray Mehta Committee |
Question 77 |
Which Article of the Constitution of India conferred special leave petitions power to the Supreme Court?
Art. 136 | |
Art. 32 | |
Art. 139 | |
Art. 226 |
Question 78 |
In India, power of Judicial Review is restricted because the
Executive is supreme | |
Legislature is supreme | |
Constitution is supreme | |
Judges are transferable |
Question 79 |
The government of India instituted Bharat Ratna and Padma Shri awards under
Article 14 of the Indian constitution | |
Article 18 of the Indian Constitution | |
Article 25 of the Indian Constitution | |
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution |
Question 80 |
The word ‘Secularism’ was inserted in the preamble of the constitution after supreme court of India observed ‘Secularism’ was a basic feature of constitution in
1975 | |
1973 | |
1976 | |
1981 |
Question 81 |
The special status provided to Jammu and Kashmir under Art. 370 limits parliament to enact laws relating to
List-I and List-III of the Seventh Schedule | |
List-I only of the Seventh Schedule | |
List – II only of the Seventh Schedule | |
List-I, II & III of the Seventh Schedule |
Question 82 |
The ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity enshrined in the preamble of the Constitution of India were adopted under inspiration from the
American Declaration of Independence | |
French Revolution | |
Russian Revolution | |
UN Charter |
Question 83 |
Which one of the following is not correct related to the distinctions between the grants under Article275 and Article 282 of the Constitution of India?
The grants-in-aid under Article 275 are statutory whereas under Article 282 they are discretionary | |
Under Article 282, the union has the power to provide grants –in-aid even for non-plan expenditure | |
Under Article 275, the union has the right to give grants in accordance with the decision taken on the basis of recommendation of Finance Commission | |
Allocation of Grants under Article 282 is based on the recommendation of Cabinet Committee. |
Question 84 |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
- List I List II
- P.A. Sangma 1. Telugu Desam party
- G.M. C. Balayogi 2. CPI (m)
- Manohar Joshi 3. Shiv Sena
- Somnath Chatterjee 4. Congress-I
2 3 4 1 | |
4 1 3 2 | |
2 4 3 1 | |
4 3 1 2 |
Question 85 |
What percentage of downtrodden students enrolment in private schools as per Right to Education Act?
25 | |
26 | |
27 | |
28 |
Question 86 |
Find out the total votes of the electoral college for the Indian Presidential Election, 2017.
11,00,346 votes | |
11,04,546 votes | |
12,06,232 votes | |
13,00,346 votes |
Question 87 |
The supreme court judge retire at the age of
62 years | |
65 years | |
58 years | |
60 years |
Question 88 |
The present president of India is
Mrs. Sonia Gandhi | |
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam | |
Narendra Modi | |
Shri Pranab Mukherjee |
Question 89 |
Supreme court judges are appointed by
Cabinet Minister | |
Members of the Parliament | |
Prime Minister | |
The President |
Question 90 |
Which social institution was considered essential for living and comforts of human beings?
Family | |
State | |
Society | |
School |
Question 91 |
The term federation is derived from which language
Latin | |
French | |
Hindi | |
Sanskrit |
Question 92 |
Coca cola is a
Public sector | |
Private sector | |
Multinational corporation | |
Limited company |
Question 93 |
Prime Minister is appointed by
Speaker | |
Chief Minister | |
The President | |
Chief Minister |
Question 94 |
UPSC chair person and members are appointed by whom?
Prime Minister | |
Governor | |
The President | |
Chief Minister |
Question 95 |
How many elected members are there in Lok Sabha now?
530 | |
543 | |
238 | |
250 |
Question 96 |
The Right to information Act was passed by the Parliament on
12th October 2005 | |
21th October 2005 | |
12th October 2006 | |
21th October 2006 |
Question 97 |
In which year the Government of India announced its new agricultural policy
2000 | |
2010 | |
2005 | |
2012 |
Question 98 |
Which one of the following Article deals with financial emergency in Indian Constitution?
Article 352 | |
Article 356 | |
Article 360 | |
Article 370 |
Question 99 |
In which year the Right to Information Act came into force
2003 | |
2004 | |
2005 | |
2006 |
Question 100 |
Lok Adalats was introduced in
1950 | |
1947 | |
2000 | |
1987 |
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