Description : I have some matchsticks set up like this: I + XI = X. If you do not know Roman numerals, here is a quick starter: I=1 II=2 III=3 IV=4 V=5 VI=6 VII=7 VIII=8 IX=9 X=10 XI=11 ... are told to move the minimum number of matchsticks to make the question correct. So, how many do you have to move? -Riddles
Last Answer : Most people would get to one move at the least, but the real answer is zero moves. If you rotate the whole question around 180 degrees, it will display this: X = IX + I
Description : Which part of our Constitution envisages a three tier system of Panchayat? (1) Part IX (2) Part X (3) Part XI (4) Part XII
Last Answer : (1) Part IX Explanation: Part IX of the constitution under article 243-C deals with Composition of Panchayats
Description : Which part of the Constitution envisages a three tier system of panchayats? (1) Part IV (2) Part X (3) Part XI (4) Part XII
Last Answer : (1) Part IV Explanation: Three tier system panchayats enlisted in part IV of the constitution.
Description : Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with centre-state financial relations? (1) Part XV (2) Part XIV (3) Part XII (4) Part X
Last Answer : (3) Part XII Explanation: Part XII of the Indian Constitution deals with centre-state financial relations. Part XV deals with Election Commission of India. In part XIV services under the union and ... Part X includes article 244 - 244A and is about administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas.
Description : Of offences by or relating to public servants defined in ____ of IPC a) Chapter IX b) Chapter X c) Chapter XII d) Chapter XIII
Last Answer : a) Chapter IX
Description : Law relating to agency is contained in ……. Chapter of the Indian Contract Act. a. Chapter IX b. Chapter X c. Chapter XI d. Chapter XII
Last Answer : b. Chapter X
Description : Of contempts of the lawful authority of public servants defined in___ of IPC a) Chapter IX b) Chapter X c) Chapter XII d) Chapter XIII
Last Answer : b) Chapter X
Description : Which schedule of Indian Constitution is related to Panchayti Raj? (1) II Schedule (2) VIII Schedule (3) X Schedule (4) XI Schedule
Last Answer : (4) XI Schedule Explanation: The XI schedule of the constitution deals with Partchayati Raj. IInd schedule deals with salary of President, Chief justice, Governors & CAG of India.
Description : There are 312, 260 and 156 students in class X, XI and XII respectively. Buses are to be hired to take these students to a picnic. Find the maximum number of students who can sit in a bus if each bus takes equal number of students (a) 52 (b) 56 (c) 48 (d) 63
Last Answer : (a) 52
Description : A company has to choose between two projects whose cash flows are as indicated below; Project 1: i. Investment - Rs. 15 Lakhs ii. Annual cost savings - Rs. 4 lakhs. iii. Bi-annual ... years xii. Salvage Value- 2 lakhs Which project should the company choose? The annual discount rate is 12
Last Answer : Year Project 1 Project 2 Outgo Saving NPV Outgo Saving NPV 0 15.0 0 =-15.0 14.0 0 = -14 1 0 4.0 = (4 / (1+.12)1 = 3.571 0.2 3.5 = (3.3 / (1+.12)1 = 2.95 2 0.5 4.0 = (3.5 / (1+.12)2 = 2.79 0.2 3.5 ... (1+.12)8 = 3.43 0.2 5.5 (3.5+2) = (5.3 / (1+.12)8 = 2.14 NPV = + 2.301 @12% = + 0.15
Description : The civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which has been authorised by the Constitution to make legal laws? (1) Centre, by the Union List of the Constitution (2) ... by the Concurrent List of the Constitution (4) Religious authorities which have relation to individual affairs
Last Answer : (3) Centre and States, by the Concurrent List of the Constitution Explanation: Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and ... , trade unions, labour welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.
Description : Sarkaria Commission was set up to review - (1) the relation between the President and the Prime Minister (2) the relation between the legislative and the executive (3) the relations between the executive and the judiciary (4) the relations between the Union and the State.
Last Answer : (4) the relations between the Union and the State. Explanation: Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
Description : Under which one of the following articles of Indian Constitution, provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States are made? (1) Article 168 (2) Article 169 (3) Article 170 (4) Article 171
Last Answer : (2) Article 169 Explanation: Article 169 deals with the provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in states.
Description : The States in India are demand-ing greater autonomy from the centre in the _______ field. (1) Legislative (2) Administrative (3) Financial (4) All the above
Last Answer : (4) All the above Explanation: Planning process in India has seen lop-sided development which has been one of the catalysts of regionalism and demand for greater share in resource appropriation. States have been demanding greater autonomy in political as well as economic spheres.
Description : As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State? (1) 350 members (2) 400 members (3) 450 members (4) 500 members
Last Answer : (4) 500 members Explanation: The number of members ranges between 60 and 500.
Description : Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution ensures social and economic democracy? (1) Emergency Provisions (2) Centre - State relations (3) Directive Principles of State Policy (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The Part IV of the Constitution of India contains Directive Principles of State Policy covering Articles 3651 that aim at establishing social and economic democracy in the country.
Description : Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system? (1) There are two distinct levels of government (2) The responsibilities and powers of each level of ... Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Last Answer : (3) There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government Explanation: One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power ... importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
Description : Parliamentary or Presidential Government can be distinguished mainly by (1) its federal nature (2) the rigidity of the Constitution (3) the employer-employee relations (4) the legislative-executive relations
Last Answer : (4) the legislative-executive relations Explanation: In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature; the ... government, and the executive branch does not derive its democratic legitimacy from the legislature.
Description : Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative ... the States? (1) 91st Amendment (2) 87th Amendment (3) 97th Amendment (4) 90th Amendment
Last Answer : (1) 91st Amendment Explanation: Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States.
Description : Procedure for creation of Legislative Council in states has been described in which article of the Constitution? (1) Article 368 (2) Article 69 (3) Article 269 (4) Article 169
Last Answer : (4) Article 169 Explanation: Article 169 deals with abolition or creation of Legislative councils in states. Article 269 deals with taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to state.
Description : Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Councl of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative ... the States? (1) 91st Amendment (2) 87th Amendment (3) 97th Amendment (4) 90th Amendment
Description : Which of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? (1) The Constitution creates a strong Centre. (2) The Constitution provides for a single judiciary. (3) The Constitution provides ... (4) The Constitution provides equal representation to the States in the Upper House of the Parliament.
Last Answer : (4) The Constitution provides equal representation to the States in the Upper House of the Parliament. Explanation: Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between central authority and various constituent units of the country.
Description : Which one of the following is part of the Electoral College for the election of the president of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) State Legislative Councils (4) State legislative Assemblies
Last Answer : (4) State legislative Assemblies Explanation: State legislature assemblies, both houses of the parliament form part of the electoral college for the election of the president. An electoral college is ... represented by a particular number of electors or with votes weighted in a particular way.
Description : Total articles in United States Constitution are: (a) XIII (b) XXIII (c) VXI (d) None of these
Last Answer : (d) None of these
Description : The name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament is : (1) Senate (2) Rajya Sabha (3) House of Lords (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of ... not subject to dissolution, The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : In a federal Government the states enjoy – (1) original powers (2) powers delegated by the Centre (3) powers given by the Constitution (4) powers given by the people
Last Answer : (3) powers given by the Constitution Explanation: The powers enjoyed by states or the units in a federal government is derived from the constitution. The constitution of any federation clearly ... of these powers, maintaining checks and balances between the legislature, executive and the judiciary.
Description : With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to - (1) suspension of debate at the terminatan of a day's sitting of the Parliament ... session (4) refusal on the part of tie Government to have the opposition look at important documents
Last Answer : (1) suspension of debate at the terminatan of a day's sitting of the Parliament Explanation: "Closure" is one of the means by which a debate may be brought to a close by a majority decision of the FIouse, even though all members wishing to speak have not done so.
Description : One of the following is a part of executive. Find out – (1) Member of Legislative Council (2) Member of Rajya Sabha (3) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (4) Sub-Inspector of Police
Last Answer : (4) Sub-Inspector of Police Explanation: The executive arm/tier is the part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state. The executive branch executes the law. By ... of the executive as he has to deal with law and order on a day-to-day basis.
Description : Which one of the following is not considered a part of the Legislature of States? (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council (4) The Chief Minister
Last Answer : (4) The Chief Minister Explanation: Legislature of States consist of (1) The Governor (2) The Legislative Assembly (3) The Legislative Council.
Description : Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution? (1) Fundamental rights (2) Directive Principles of State Policy (3) The Preamble (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Last Answer : (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
Description : The idea of organization of Panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution? (1) Chapter I (2) Chapter II (3) Chapter III (4) Chapter IV
Last Answer : (4) Chapter IV Explanation: Panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in chapter IV of the constitution.
Description : Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy? (1) Part I (2) Part III (3) Part IV (4) Part. V
Last Answer : (3) Part IV Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India.
Description : The idea of organization of panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of Indian Constitution? (1) Chaper I (2) Chapter II (3) Chapter III (4) Chapter IV
Last Answer : (4) Chapter IV Explanation: The duty of state is mentioned in chapter IV. in part I, union and its territories are mentioned. Part II is about citizenship and Part III is for fundamental rights.
Description : Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? (1) There is an independent judiciary in India. (2) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States. (3) The ... representation in the Rajya Sabha. (4) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
Last Answer : (4) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units. Explanation: Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among the states unlike the American federation. So, "D" is not the feature of Indian federalism.
Description : Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct? (1) This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and therefore, universally ... children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Last Answer : (4) This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act Explanation: The 86th amendment to the Constitution approved ... notified. It included Article 21(1) in the Indian constitution making education a fundamental right.
Description : The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the President of India (4) the Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (4) the Legislative Assembly Explanation: In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister ... of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
Description : The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the - (1) President of India (2) Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet (3) Election Commission of India (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission of India Explanation: The power to decide the date of an election a state legislative assembly rests with the election commission of India.
Description : Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the – (1) Governor of the State (2) Chief Minister of the State (3) Speaker of Legislative Assembly (4) Finance Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) Governor of the State Explanation: No money bill can be' introduced in the State Legislative Assembly without the prior permission of the Governor. Besides, the annual and supplementary budgets are introduced in the Assembly in the name of the Governor.
Description : Who has the authority to appoint a judge of a High Court? (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The president of India (3) The governor of the concerned state (4) The Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) The president of India Explanation: Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the chief Justice.
Description : How is legislative excess of Parliament and State Assemblies checked? (1) Intervention from President/Governor (2) No- confidence motions (3) Judicial review (4) General elections
Last Answer : (3) Judicial review Explanation: The legislative excess of parliament and state assemblies checked by judicial review of Supreme Court.
Description : If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that? (1) The polling was very poor (2) The election was for a multi- ... over his nearest rival was very marginal. (4) A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Last Answer : (1) The polling was very poor Explanation: A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
Description : In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by : (1) the advice of former Chief Minister (2) the advice of the Prime Minister (3) the advice of the President of India (4) his own discretion
Last Answer : (4) his own discretion Explanation: The Governor can use discretionary powers: a) If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister; b) During ... d) He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.
Description : If the Union Parliament is to assume legislative power over and subject included in the State List, the resolution to the effect has to be passed by which of the following? (1) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and ... of the concerned States (2) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Rajya Sabha Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes ... by two-thirds of the members present and voting. The resolution remains in force for one year.
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the - (1) Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state. (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after the ... resolution of that effect. (4) Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect. Explanation: Legislative council in state can be created or abolished by Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution.
Description : Who among the following recommends to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State? (1) The President of India (2) The Governor of the concerned State (3) The Legislative Council of the concerned State (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
Last Answer : (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State Explanation: The legislative assembly of the concerned state recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in a state (Article 169).
Description : The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by - (1) Member of Legislative Assembly (2) Zila Parishad (3) State Government (4) District Magistrate
Last Answer : (3) State Government Explanation: A municipal commissioner is appointed by the state government from the Indian Administrative Service and mostly from Provincial Civil Service to head the ... the Municipal Corporation, implement the decisions of the Corporation and prepare its annual budget.
Description : No money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the a State, except on the recommendations of - (1) the Parliament (2) the Governor of the State (3) the president of India (4) a Special Committee of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) the Governor of the State Explanation: A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of a state except on the recommendations of the Governor of the state
Description : Which of the following is not correct? (1) A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha must have completed the age of 30 years (2) A person seeking election to the Lok Sabha must have ... A person eligible to vote for election to a village panchayat must have completed the age of 18 years
Last Answer : (3) A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years Explanation: To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India ... not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.
Description : The President of India is elected by - (1) members of both houses of Parliament (2) members of both houses of Parliament and of State legislatures (3) members of both houses of ... assemblies (4) elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State legislative assemblies
Last Answer : (4) elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State legislative assemblies Explanation: The President is indirectly elected by the people through elected members of the Parliament of ... as of the state legislatures (Vidhan Sabhas), and serves for a term of five years.
Description : What is the composition of the electoral college for the election of Vice-President of India? (1) Elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Members of both Houses of Parliament (4) Members of Rajya Sabha only
Last Answer : (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of ... by means of the single transferable vote and the voting in such election is by secret ballot.