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Indian Polity Model Test 5 in English
Indian Polity Model Test Questions 5 in English
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Question 1 |
The Governor of state is accountable for his actions to
The State Legislature | |
The State council of Ministers | |
The President | |
The Prime Minister |
Question 2 |
Membership of the Legislative Assembly can vary between
60 and 500 | |
100 and 300 | |
150 and 450 | |
100 and 400 |
Question 3 |
Money bills can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of
The Speaker | |
The Chief Minister | |
The Governor | |
The President |
Question 4 |
The council of Ministers is headed by
The Prime Minister | |
The President | |
The Speaker | |
The Vice-President |
Question 5 |
The Judges of the High court retire at the age of
58 years | |
60 years | |
62 years | |
65 years |
Question 6 |
The members of All India services are appointed under the signature of
The President of India | |
The Union Home Minister | |
The Vice-President | |
The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission |
Question 7 |
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by
The Prime Minister | |
The President | |
The Parliament | |
The President on the advice of the Parliament |
Question 8 |
The head of the Indian Parliamentary system is the
President | |
Prime Minister | |
Speaker of Lok sabha | |
Speaker of Rajya sabha |
Question 9 |
Which is the following are Financial Committees of Parliament in India?
- Public Accounts Committee
- Estimate Committee
- Committee on public undertakings
I and III | |
I and II | |
I,II and III | |
II and III |
Question 10 |
The first Non-Congress Prime Minister of India was
V.P.Singh | |
Morarji Desai | |
Vajpayee | |
I.K.Gujral |
Question 11 |
The vacancy of the office of the President must be filled in within
3 months | |
4 months | |
6 months | |
1 year |
Question 12 |
Who is regarded as the architect of the Indian Constitution?
B.R.Ambedkar | |
Jawaharlal Nehru | |
Mahatma Ganndhi | |
Rajendra Prasad |
Question 13 |
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is related to
Sikkim | |
Jammu & Kashmir | |
Goa | |
Meghalaya |
Question 14 |
Which one of the following officials is not appointed by the president?
Judges of the Supreme Court | |
Judges of the High court | |
District and sessions judges | |
Attorney General of India |
Question 15 |
On the death of a Chief Minister
The council of Ministers automatically stands dissolved | |
Senior most Cabinet Minister succeeds as Chief Minister | |
Governor nominates senior most member of the legislative assembly as Chief Minister | |
Afresh election is declared |
Question 16 |
In the event of President and Vice-President being not available, who among the following will perform the function of the President?
The Prime Minister | |
The Speaker | |
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court | |
The Home Minister |
Question 17 |
India’s first general election was held in
1950 | |
1951 | |
1952 | |
1953 |
Question 18 |
How many members can be nominated by the President to the Rajya sabha?
2 members | |
4 members | |
8 members | |
12 members |
Question 19 |
How many members can be nominated by the President to the Rajya sabha?
2 members | |
4 members | |
8 members | |
12 members |
Question 20 |
A case of dispute in the Presidential Election is referred to
Chief election Commissioner | |
Supreme court | |
Parliament | |
None of these |
Question 21 |
At present the maximum strength of the Lok sabha is
525 members | |
530 members | |
540 members | |
545 members |
Question 22 |
Generally the gap between the two sessions of the Parliament should not be more than
two months | |
four months | |
six months | |
one years |
Question 23 |
The Chairman of the Rajya sabha has
no right to vote | |
a vote only incase of tie | |
only one vote like other members | |
a vote only incase of amendment bills |
Question 24 |
The Speaker of the Lok sabha is
elected by the people | |
elected by the members of the Lok sabha | |
nominated by the President | |
nominated by the Prime Minister |
Question 25 |
The Planning Commission was set up in India in
March, 1950 | |
March, 1951 | |
April, 1952 | |
April, 1953 |
Question 26 |
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme court of India?
K.S.Khanna | |
S.Kapoor | |
H.J.Kania | |
Ujjal Singh |
Question 27 |
The Fundamental rights can be suspended by the
Governor | |
President | |
Law Minister | |
Prime Minister |
Question 28 |
Atleast how many times the Parliament should be in session in a year?
once | |
twice | |
thrice | |
four times |
Question 29 |
The position of the President of the India is analogous to the
President of United States | |
Queen of United Kingdom | |
Governor-General of Canada | |
None of them |
Question 30 |
What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of the Parliament?
one month | |
two months | |
three months | |
six months |
Question 31 |
The Planning commission is
a statutory body | |
a non-statutory body | |
a legislative body | |
an economic body |
Question 32 |
The Chairman of the National Integration council is the
President | |
Vice-President | |
Prime Minister | |
Home Minister |
Question 33 |
Which of the following Lok Sabhas enjoyed a term of more than five years?
Fourth Lok sabha | |
Fifth Lok sabha | |
Sixth Lok sabha | |
Seventh Lok sabha |
Question 34 |
Which article of the constitution provides for financial emergency in India?
article 352 | |
article 356 | |
article 360 | |
article 370 |
Question 35 |
The constitution of India at presents consists of _________ schedules.
nine | |
ten | |
twelve | |
fourteen |
Question 36 |
The judges of High court retire at the age of
55 years | |
58 years | |
62 years | |
65 years |
Question 37 |
Who administers the Oath of affirmation to the President of India?
The Vice – President | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Speaker | |
The Chief justice of India |
Question 38 |
Who is the constitution head of India?
The President | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court | |
The Speaker |
Question 39 |
Originally how many articles were there in the Indian Constitution?
395 | |
398 | |
400 | |
more than 400 |
Question 40 |
Appointments to all India Services are made by
The Prime Minister | |
The President | |
The Governor | |
The Speaker |
Question 41 |
What is the date on which India become a Republic?
15th August, 1947 | |
26th November, 1949 | |
26th January, 1950 | |
11th December, 1950 |
Question 42 |
Who is the first law officer of the Government of India?
The Law Minister | |
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court | |
The Attorney General of India | |
None of them |
Question 43 |
Who appoints the chairpersons of the Parliamentary Committees?
The President | |
The Vice President | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Speaker |
Question 44 |
Largest assembly constituency in TamilNadu is
Mylapore | |
Villivakkam | |
Madurai south | |
Chepauk |
Question 45 |
Who is the first woman Governor of Tamil Nadu?
Fathima Beevi | |
Jayalalitha | |
Annie Besant | |
Radha |
Question 46 |
Who was the first Vice-President of India?
Dr. Zaki Hussain | |
Dr.S.Radha Krishnan | |
V.V.Giri | |
G.S.Pathak |
Question 47 |
The Governor of state is
free from the control of the centre | |
controlled by the centre and he is the agent of the President | |
not an agent of President | |
not free to act in discretion in certain matters |
Question 48 |
Which of the following states in India has the largest electorate?
Bihar | |
Uttar Pradesh | |
Karnataka | |
Rajasthan |
Question 49 |
The Oath of the office of the President is conducted by
The Chief Justice of India | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Vice-President of India | |
None of the above |
Question 50 |
Which article deals with emergency to be imposed due to external aggression?
356 | |
368 | |
352 | |
350 |
Question 50 Explanation:
Note: Art 352
Question 51 |
The 58th constitution amendment bill recently (1995) passed by parliament provides for
creation of Uttarakhand state | |
extension of President rule in Jammu & Kashmir | |
setting up another Parliamentary Committee | |
69% reservation of backward classes in Tamil Nadu |
Question 52 |
Among the following the only person who resigned his Prime Ministership is
Jawaharlal Nehru | |
Indira Gandhi | |
Lal Bahadur Sastri | |
Morarji Desai |
Question 53 |
Mandal Commission submitted its report in the year
1985 | |
1983 | |
1990 | |
1980 |
Question 54 |
Committee on public undertakings is constituted by
Parliament | |
Public undertakings | |
President of India | |
None of these |
Question 55 |
Who was the only Indian leader awarded the highest award of India and the highest award of Pakistan for civilian?
Jawaharlal Nehru | |
Lal Bahadur Shastri | |
Moraji Desai | |
Indira Gandhi |
Question 56 |
What is the total number of seats for the Lok Sabha?
525 | |
540 | |
542 | |
545 |
Question 57 |
Which one of the conventions of Parliamentary Government with regard to the Speaker’s office is not followed in India?
He presides over the Lok sabha and conducts its meetings according to rules of procedure | |
He does not take part in debate nor does he have the right to vote except a casting vote in case of a tie | |
He safeguards the privileges of the members of Parliament | |
He is elected unanimously and on a non-partisan basis |
Question 58 |
The Sarkaria Commission Report deals with
Higher education | |
Centre-State relations | |
Political parties | |
River water disputes |
Question 59 |
Which language is not specified in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Sanskrit | |
Sindhi | |
Urdu | |
Dogri |
Question 60 |
The Parliament in India consists of
President, Lok Sabha, Rajya sabha | |
Lok sabha, Rajya sabha | |
Lok sabha, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers | |
Speaker, Lok sabha, Rajya sabha |
Question 61 |
The Speaker of India is elected for a period of
5 years | |
6 years | |
7 years | |
4 years |
Question 62 |
“The Public Accounts Committee” submits its repost to
The Parliament | |
The Parliament | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Finance Minister |
Question 63 |
What is the retirement age of Union Public Service Commission?
65 years | |
62 years | |
60 years | |
58 years |
Question 64 |
What should be the minimum age of a member of the Lok sabha?
21 years | |
18 years | |
25 years | |
35 years |
Question 65 |
Who, out of the following , was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar | |
N.Gopalaswami Ayyangar | |
Alladi Krishnaswami | |
Sardar Patel |
Question 66 |
The Governor of the state is
elected by the state legislature | |
nominated by the Prime Minister | |
appointed by the Chief Justice of India | |
appointed by the President |
Question 67 |
How long can a person remain as Minster in India without being a member of Parliament?
three months | |
six months | |
nine months | |
one year |
Question 68 |
Planning Commission in India is
a ministry | |
a government department | |
an advisory body | |
a public corporation |
Question 69 |
Following are the former Vice-Presidents of India. Identify the correct order in which they held the office.
Dr. Zakir Hussain, R. Venkataraman, B.D.Jatti, G.S.Pathak | |
B.D. Jatti, Dr. Zakir Hussain, G.S. Pathak, and R. Venkataraman | |
G.S.Pathak, B.D.Jatti, Dr.Zakir Hussainn and R. Venkatraman | |
Dr.Zakir Hussain, G.S.Pathak, B.D.Jatti and R.Venkatraman |
Question 70 |
Which one of the following articles lays down that the state shall take steps to organize village panchayats?
article 40 | |
article 26 | |
article 57 | |
article 58 |
Question 71 |
The constitution of India is
rigid | |
flexible | |
partly rigid and partly flexible | |
very rigid |
Question 72 |
The Lok Sabha secretariat comes under the direct supervision of the
Ministry of Home affairs | |
Minister of Parliamentary affairs | |
Speaker of the Lok sabha | |
President |
Question 73 |
In which were the states reorganized on a linguistic basis?
1947 | |
1951 | |
1956 | |
1966 |
Question 74 |
The Community Development Programme was launched with a view to
overcoming the problem of unemployment | |
developing scientific outlook among the rural folk | |
cultivating the spirit of self reliance and initiative among rural people | |
all these objects |
Question 75 |
Governor can issue ordinance
whenever Chief Minister advises him | |
whenever Chief Minister advises him
whenever he likes
| |
when the state legislature is not in session and he is satisfied that immediate action is needed | |
when the union government directs him to do so |
Question 76 |
The emergency in a state is declared if there is a complete breakdown of the administrative machinery in the state, or if the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution under
article357 | |
article 350 | |
article 356 | |
article 360 |
Question 77 |
The Fundamental Rights granted to the Indian citizens contained in
Part II of the constitution | |
Part III of the constitution | |
Part IV of the constitution | |
Part V of the constitution |
Question 78 |
The minimum age for voting in India is
21 years | |
25 years | |
18 years | |
16 years |
Question 79 |
‘Indian Republic Day’ is
January 26th | |
November 26th | |
August 15th | |
August 14th |
Question 80 |
Central Administration Tribunal (CAT) deals with cases of
Politicians | |
Police excesses | |
Govt. officials | |
MMDA violations |
Question 81 |
Generally all important decisions are taken by
Prime Minister | |
Cabinet | |
Home Minister | |
Dy. Prime Minister |
Question 82 |
Which article deals with amendment to our constitution ?
356 | |
368 | |
372 | |
370 |
Question 83 |
The term of office of the Governor is
3 years | |
5 years | |
4 years | |
6 years |
Question 84 |
The budget is presented to the Parliament on
the last day of February | |
the last day of March | |
15th March | |
1st April |
Question 85 |
Who presides over the meeting of the Rajya sabha?
The Vice-President | |
The President | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Rajya sabha Speaker |
Question 86 |
Who appoints the governors of the Indian state?
The Prime Minister | |
The President | |
The Union Cabinet | |
The Vice-President |
Question 87 |
When was the Indian Constitution adopted by the constitution assembly?
15th August 1947 | |
26th January 1948 | |
26th November 1949 | |
26th January 1950 |
Question 88 |
How many times the President has declared financial emergency?
once | |
twice | |
thrice | |
never |
Question 89 |
Can Fundamental Rights be amended?
Yes | |
No | |
one time only | |
twice a year |
Question 90 |
Who was the Chairman of the constituent assembly?
Rajendra Prasad | |
Radha Krishnan | |
Jawaharlal Nehru | |
Ambedkar |
Question 91 |
Who has the power to alter the territory of the states?
The President | |
The Parliament | |
The Governor | |
The Lok Sabha |
Question 92 |
At Present Indian Constitution consists of
390 articles | |
395 Articles | |
398 articles | |
over 400 Articles |
Question 93 |
The strength of the council of Ministers is decided by
The President | |
The Vice-President | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Speaker |
Question 94 |
The oldest political party in India is
The CPI | |
The Congress | |
The Jana Sangh | |
All of these |
Question 95 |
Which of the following states do not have their own High court?
Delhi, Assam, Maharastra, Gujarat, Haryana | |
Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam | |
Orissa,Andhra Pradesh Haryana, Delhi, Kerala | |
Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Goa |
Question 96 |
The first General Election to Lok sabha was conducted in
1947 A.D. | |
1950 A.D. | |
1952 A.D. | |
1955 A.D. |
Question 97 |
The Chairman of the Planning Commission of India is the
Chief Minister | |
Finance Minister | |
Prime Minister | |
Governor of RBI |
Question 98 |
The framers of Indian constitution borrowed the Directive Principles of state policy from the constitution of
Ireland | |
England | |
Russia | |
Germany |
Question 99 |
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
Dr.Ambedkar | |
Jawaharlal Nehru | |
Dr.Rajendra Prasad | |
Rajaji |
Question 100 |
Rajya sabha consists of
230 members | |
250 members | |
300 members | |
400 members |
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