Description : According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Parliament (4) Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most ... . In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
Description : Which of the following statements about the Indian judiciary is true? (1) India has an integrated judiciary (2) The Judiciary in India is subordinate to the Executive (3) The Supreme Court is more powerful than Parliament (4) The Chief Justice of India appointed by the Prime Minister
Last Answer : 1) India has an integrated judiciary
Description : Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament? (1) The Supreme Court (2) The Election Commission (3) The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission
Last Answer : (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission Explanation: Disqualification in matters relating to defection is decided by the Speaker or the Chairman of the House depending upon ... Election Commission, passes the final orders even if the dispute is adjudicated by the Courts.
Description : A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after - (1) It is passed by both the Houses. (2) The president has given his assent (3) The Prime Minister has signed it (4) The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament
Last Answer : (2) The president has given his assent Explanation: Under article 53 power of president mentioned. Any bill presented in parliament becomes an act after president's assent.
Description : A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by - (1) President of India (2) The Prime minister (3) The President after an address by the Parliament (4) The speaker
Last Answer : (3) The President after an address by the Parliament Explanation: By the President after a resolution of Parliament passed by a majority of its members and two third majority of the members present and voting in each house.
Description : All doubts and disputes in connection with election of the President are inquired into and decided by _______. (1) the Election Commission (2) the Supreme Court (3) the Parliament (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) the Supreme Court Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be ... date of the decision of the Supreme Court shall not be invalidated by reason of that declaration.
Description : No Government Expenditure can be incurred in India except with the sanction of (1) the Parliament (2) the Prime Minister (3) the President (4) the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) the Parliament Explanation: Legislative prerogative over taxation, legislative control over expenditure and executive initiative in financial matters are some of the fundamental principles of the system of ... year, cause to be laid before Parliament, Annual Financial Statement (article 112).
Description : Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 124 of the Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and not more than seven judges. The Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges by law.
Description : Who admits a new State to the Union of India? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Prime Minister (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (4) Parliament Explanation: Article 2 states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions its deems fit. Article 3 empowers the ... or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
Description : Who appoints the judges of the Indian Supreme Court? (1) President (2) Chief Justice (3) prime Minister (4) Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: Subsequent to the rulings in the Three Judges Cases (1982, 1993, 1998), the President has to appoint judges who have been chosen by the Supreme Court's collegium - a ... administer oath to CJI. Recently, Justice JS Khehar sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of India.
Description : Who has got the power to create All India Services? (1) Supreme Court (2) The Parliament (3) Council of Ministers (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament Explanation: Article 312 provides that an All India Service can be created only if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) declares, by resolution supported by not less than a ... once such a resolution is passed, the Parliament is competent to constitute such an All India Service.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : (2) An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. Explanation: In all democracies an assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on ... consists of elected representative of the people, it exercises authority over the government.
Description : With reference to India polity, which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Planning commission is accountable to parliament. (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses ... (4) NDC is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the states.
Last Answer : (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session. Explanation: President can promulgate ordinances when the parliament is not in session. ... take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinance as the circumstances appear to him to require.
Description : When the posts of both the President and the Vice President are vacant who among the following officiates as President? (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) The Lt. Governor of Delhi (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution of India provides that the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India in the event of the offices of both the President ... . Zakir Hussain, died in office, the Vice President, Mr. VV Giri, acted as the President.
Description : In India who is the executive head of the state? (1) Prime Minister (2) The President (3) The Chief justice of Supreme Court (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (2) The President Explanation: The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
Description : Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by - (1) President of India (2) Governor of the State (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
Description : Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the - (1) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Law Minister
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of Supreme court as per the following procedure. The Government of India proposes the name of the most senior Judge of the ... of the Supreme Court and the Judges of State High Courts, as the President may think necessary.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any judge of the High Court (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: According to Article 143 of the Constitution of India, the President of India can request the Supreme Court of India to provide its advice on certain matters. This procedure is called "Presidential Reference".
Description : A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (4) Chairman of the UPSC
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered ... any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
Description : The annual report of the UPSC is submitted to – (1) The President (2) The Supreme Court (3) The Prime Minister (4) The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: The UPSC annually submits a report of its work to the President of India. Further it is sent to each house of Parliament for discussion.
Description : Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on Question of law? (1) President (2) Any High Court (3) Prime Minister (4) All the above
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law or fact which has arisen or is likely to arise of such nature. Article 143 of the Constitution of India directs it as a duty upon the Supreme Court to advise the President on such matter.
Description : Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the – (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (3) Prime Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: The most senior judge In the Supreme Court is appointed by the President as the Chief Justice. Article 124 of the Constitution of India provides for the manner of appointing judges to the Supreme Court
Description : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits his report relating to the accounts of the Union to the - (1) Finance Minister (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: As per Article 151 of Indian constitution, the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submit-ted to the ... reports relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the Governor of the State.
Description : A judge of the Supreme Court may resign his office by written a letter to - (1) the Chief Justice (2) the President (3) the Prime Minister (4) the Law Minister
Last Answer : (2) the President Explanation: The Judge of the Supreme Court can tender his resignation by addressing a letter to President of India.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any of the high courts (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India.
Description : The final authority to interpret our Constitution is the – (1) President (2) Parliament (3) Prime Minister (4) Superme Court
Last Answer : (4) Superme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. ... on the interpretation of the Constitution of India and all statutes and regulations created pursuant to it.
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 : Which of the following is a feature to both the Indian Federation and the American Federation? (1) A single citizenship (2) Dual judiciary (3) Three Lists in the Constitution (4) A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution
Last Answer : (4) A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution Explanation: According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the ... and advisory jurisdiction. It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court. of India was established.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (1) Indian Parliament is supreme. (2) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (3) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (4) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (1) Indian Parliament is supreme Explanation: Though the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, the legislation passed by parliament may be challenged in Supreme Court. The ... houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : Who is the custodian of Indian Constitution? (1) President (2) Parliament (3) Council Court (4) Supreme Court
Last Answer : (4) Supreme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is regarded as the guardian of the Constitution. It is the Supreme or final interpreter of the Constitution. The interpretation of the Constitution ... . Council court is a legislative body of Local bodies, i.e. Bar council of India.
Description : Who is the guardian of Fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution? (1) Supreme Court (2) Parliament (3) Constitution (4) President
Last Answer : (1) Supreme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the ... India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitution.
Description : If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the – (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Speaker (4) President in consult-ation with the Parliament
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The Constitution limits the Lok Sabha to a maximum of 552 members, including no more than 20 members representing people from the Union Territories, and two ... represent the AngloIndian community (if the President feels that the community is not adequately represented).
Description : Who nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament? (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) The Prime Minister (3) The President (4) The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee is constituted by Parliament for one year term. The Chairman is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha amongst its members.
Description : Indian Parliament Means – (1) Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha - Prime Minister (3) President of India - Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha (4) President of India - Vice-President of India - Lok Sabha - Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) President of India - Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha Explanation: The Parliament comprises the President of India and the two Houses Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
Description : Indian Parliament consists of - (1) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister (3) Speaker and Lok Sabha (4) President and both the Houses
Last Answer : (4) President and both the Houses Explanation: Indian Parliament consist of President and both the house.
Description : Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by: (1) Powers of the President of India (2) Judicial Review (3) Powers of the Prime Minister of India (4) Leader of the opposition
Last Answer : (2) Judicial Review Explanation: Sovereignty of Indian parliament is restricted by judicial review. The concept also holds that the legislative body may change or repeal any previous legislation, and so that it is not bound by written law (in some cases, even a constitution) or by precedent.
Description : All the executive powers in Indian Constitution are vested with - (1) Prime Minister (2) Council of Ministers (3) President (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (1) Prime Minister Explanation: All the executive powers are vested with Prime Minister.
Description : According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Chief Justice (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India has been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to ... emergency (article 352); State emergency (article 356); Financial emergency (article 360).
Description : The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Parliament (4) States
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II ... shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
Description : The Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the Indian Union in which of the following? (1) The prime minister (2) The president (3) The council of ministers (4) The parliament
Last Answer : (2) The president Explanation: Executive powers of the Indian Union refers to the President.
Description : Who is the chief advisor to the Governor? (1) Chief Justice of Indian Supreme Court (2) Chief Minister (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Chief Minister Explanation: The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister's Council of Ministers. ... powers must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
Description : A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to – (1) an official to perform public duty (2) the Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet (3) the company to raise wages (4) the Government to pay the salaries to employees
Last Answer : (1) an official to perform public duty Explanation: The term "mandamus" literally means "command." Writ of mandamus is issued to a person or lower level Court or a body by a superior Court. ... a particular act. The writ of mandamus is an effective writ that checks the functioning of the government.
Description : The Governor of an Indian State is appointed by the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister (3) ChiefJustice of High Court (4) Chief Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Governors of the states have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. He/she is appointed by the President for a term of 5 years.
Description : What does the "Judicial Review" function of the Supreme Court mean? (1) Review its own judgement (2) Review the functioning of judiciary in the country (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws (4) Undertake periodic review of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws Explanation: The Supreme Court has been given the power to decide whether a law passed by the Parliament or the State legislatures and the executive ... such a law or executive decision is found unconstitutional, then it can declare it as invalid.
Description : If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain - (1) Valid (2) Invalid (3) Valid Subject to the judicial review (4) Valid Subject to the approval of the parliament
Last Answer : (1) Valid Explanation: If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain valid.
Description : Who decides the office of profit? (1) President and Governor (2) Union Parliament (3) Supreme Court (4) Union Public Service Commission
Last Answer : (1) President and Governor Explanation: Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
Description : The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed - (1) by the President (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament (3) on the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court (4) by CJI
Last Answer : (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the' Constitution of India under Chapter V.
Description : 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: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Supreme Court and High Courts (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Both the Supreme Court (Article 139) and the High Courts (Article 226) are empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, ... enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the high courts can issue writs for other purposes as well.
Description : Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court can be removed by – (1) The President (2) Parliament (3) Union Council of Ministers (4) Chief Justice of the Supreme court
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President from his position only on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity if a resolution in this regard is ... may remove a judge of a High Court on the ground of "proved misbehavior" or incapacity."