Description : The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended– (1) by the State Legislatures acting together (2) by the Parliament alone (3) with the joint approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures (4) only on ratification by half of the States
Last Answer : (2) by the Parliament alone Explanation: Most of the constitution can be amended after a quorum of more than half of the members of each house in Parliament passes an amendment with a two-thirds majority vote.
Description : Residuary powers in the Indian Constitution have been assigned to – (1) Union Parliament only (2) State Legislatures only (3) Both Union parliament and State Legislatures (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) Union Parliament only Explanation: Article 248 of Indian constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the ... courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
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 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 : The Vice President of India is elected by – (1) the members of the Parliament (2) the members of the Rajya Sabha (3) the elected members of the Parliament (4) the members of the Parliament and State Legislatures
Last Answer : (3) the elected members of the Parliament Explanation: The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of ... the members of state legislatures are not part of the Electoral College for Vice Presidential election.
Description : Who can initiate impeachment of the President? (1) 1/4th members of either House of Parliament (2) Half of the members of either House of Parliament (3) Half of the State Legislatures (4) 1/3rd members of any State Legislature
Last Answer : (1) 1/4th members of either House of Parliament Explanation: The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment. A President can be removed for violation of the Constitution ... is then sent to the other house. The other house investigates the charges that have been made
Description : Who finally approves the draft FiveYear-Plan? (1) Planning Commission (2) President (3) National Development Council (4) Parliament and State Legislatures
Last Answer : (3) National Development Council Explanation: The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters ... or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
Description : Who can legislate on those residual matters which are not mentioned in Central/ State/Concurrent lists? (1) State legislatures exclusively (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after State legislatures concur (4) Parliament or State legislatures as adjudicated by the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (4) Parliament or State legislatures as adjudicated by the Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated ... to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
Description : The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India contains - (1) provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List ( ... recognized languages (4) provisions about the disqualification of Members of Legislatures on grounds of defection
Last Answer : (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List Explanation: The Seventh Schedule is given under Article 246 and includes The union (central government) state, and concurrent lists of responsibilities.
Description : Which is the sourec of political power in India? (1) The Constitution (2) The Parliament (3) The Parliament and the State Legislatives (4) We, the People
Last Answer : (4) We, the People Explanation: India is a democratic country. People of India elect their representative through direct franchise and representatives elect the government to make or amend ... of all political power. In a democracy, people rule themselves through institutions of selfgovernance.
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 provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in which article of the Indian Constitution? (1) Article 168 (2) Article 174 (3) Article 197 (4) Article 153
Last Answer : (1) Article 168 Explanation: The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in Article 168 of the Indian Constitution.
Description : Parliament can legislate on matters listed in the State list: (A) With the prior permission of the President. (B) Only after the constitution is amended suitably. (C) In case of inconsistency among State legislatures. (D) At the request of two or more States.
Last Answer : Answer: D If the legislatures of two or more States pass a resolution to the effect that it is desirable to have a parliamentary law in any matter in the State List, then the Parliament can make law for those States (Article 252).
Description : The President can be impeached on the grounds of violating the Constitution by - (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The Vice-President of India (3) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) The two Houses of Parliament
Last Answer : (4) The two Houses of Parliament Explanation: Impeachment of President by the two houses of Parliament under article 61 mentioned.
Description : The Parliament and the Constitution are the instruments of – (1) Legal Justice (2) Political Justice (3) Economic Justice (4) Social Justice
Last Answer : (3) Economic Justice Explanation: The concept of economic justice has not been defined in the Constitution, but the ideals of economic justice has been. Article 39 (2) (3) and (4) ... man. As mentioned in the Preamble, Indian constitution has strived for justice: social, economic and political.
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 : What was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India? (1) The Resolution of the Indian National Congress (2) The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 (3) The Indian Independence Act, 1947 (4) The resolutions of the Provincial/State Legislatures of the Dominion of India
Last Answer : (2) The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 Explanation: The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British ... those provinces which came to form part of Pakistan, some of which are now within Bangladesh.
Description : The Electoral College that elects the President of India consists of - (1) Elected members of all the State Legislatures (2) Members of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (3) Elected members of ... Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies (4) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
Last Answer : (3) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies Explanation: The President is chosen by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both houses of ... and the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
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 : The jurisdiction of state high court can be extended by (1) Parliament (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Governor of the state (4) The President of India.
Last Answer : (1) Parliament Explanation: The Parliament may make a provision for a common High Court for two or more States or extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to one or more Union Territories.
Description : Who among the following determines the authority who shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each State into territorial constituencies? (1) The President of ... Parliament of India (3) The Chief Election Commissioner of India (4) The Lok Sabha alone
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament of India Explanation: According to article 82 of Indian Constitution, the parliament of India shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each state into territorial constituencies.
Description : If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then - (1) the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved. (2) ... Article 19 is suspended in that State. (4) the President can make laws relating to that State.
Last Answer : (2) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament. Explanation: The President's Rule can be proclaimed under Article 356... He can declare ... of the state legislature are to be exercised by the Parliament. So "B" is the right answer.
Description : Which one of the following statements reflects the republic character of Indian democracy? (1) Written Constitution (2) No State religion (3) Devolution of power to local Government institutions (4) Elected President and directly or indirectly elected Parliament
Last Answer : (4) Elected President and directly or indirectly elected Parliament Explanation: Democracy is a system of government that allows the citizens to cast vote and elect a government of their choice. ... citizens the right to vote irrespective of their caste, colour, creed, religion and gender.
Description : While deciding any question relating the disqualification of a member of Parliament, the President shall obtain the opinion of (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Election Commission of India (3) Attorney General of India (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Election Commission of India Explanation: The President seeks the opinion of the Election Commission matters related with disqualification of Member of Parliament.
Description : By which of the following can the President of India be impeached? (1) The Lok Sabha (2) The Parliament (3) The Chief Justice of India (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament Explanation: By the Parliament the President of India can be impeached. The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment.
Description : When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by – (1) a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament (2) the Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) the Deputy Chairman of Raj aya Sabha (4) the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (4) the Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Parliament enacted the "President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969" which provides that, in the event of occurrence of vacancy in the ... seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available shall discharge the functions until a new President is elected.
Description : Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it? (1) Attorney General of India (2) Solicitor General of India (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Chief Election Commissioner
Last Answer : (1) Attorney General of India Explanation: The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's Chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the ... as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
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 : Which one of the following has the right to address the Parliament? (1) Atorney General of India (2) Chief Election Commissioner of India (3) Chief Justice of India (4) National Security Advisor
Last Answer : (1) Atorney General of India Explanation: Attorney general of India may speak in Parliament and can take part in proceedings without having right to vote.
Description : Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament? (1) Attorney-General of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Chief Election Commissioner of India (4) Comptroller & Auditor General of India
Last Answer : (1) Attorney-General of India Explanation: The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by ... legal matters referred to him. He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by the President.
Description : Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it? (1) Attorney-General of India (2) Solicitor-General of India (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Chief Election Commissioner
Last Answer : (1) Attorney-General of India Explanation: The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the ... as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
Description : To whom can a case of dispute in the election of the President be referred? (1) Chief Election Commissioner (2) Parliament (3) Supreme Court of India (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court of India Explanation: Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or VicePresident are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Description : President of India can be removed from his office by – (1) Prime Minister of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Parliament (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: According to Article 61 of Indian constitution, the President may also be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment for violating the Constitution of ... of the Parliament. The house initiates the process by levelling the charges against the President.
Description : The President of India can be removed from his office by the – (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Parliament (3) Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: According to Article 61 of Indian Constitution, the President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for `violation of the Constitution'. The impeachment charges can be ... (that framed the charges), and a 14 days' notice should be given to the President.
Description : The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, are appointed by the: (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Parliament of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Serivice Commission, are appointed by the President of India.
Description : Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President Article 324(2).
Description : The States and the Central Government derive power from - (1) the Constitution of India (2) the President of India (3) the Prime Minister of India (4) the Parliament of India
Last Answer : (1) the Constitution of India Explanation: The states and the Central Government derive power from the constitution of India.
Description : According to Preamble, the ulti-male power lies in the hands of : (1) Parliament (2) Constitution (3) President (4) People
Last Answer : (4) People Explanation: According to the Preamble, the ultimate power lies in the hands of people of India.
Description : India is a federal state because its Constitution provides for - (1) dual citizenship. (2) division of powers between the Union and the States. (3) a written constitution. (4) election of members of Parliament by the people.
Last Answer : (2) division of powers between the Union and the States. Explanation: India has borrowed the concept of federalism from Canada. In this system there is clear division of powers between the union and States.
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 : The National Development Council includes : (1) all central Cabinet Ministers (2) Chief Ministers of all the States (3) Cabinet Ministers of all the States and the Centre. (4) Members of the Estimates Committee of the Parliament
Last Answer : (2) Chief Ministers of all the States Explanation: The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on ... States or their substitutes, representatives of the union territories and the members of the Commissions.
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."
Description : As a non-member who can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament (1) Vice President (2) Chief Justice (3) Attorney General (4) Chief Election Commissioner
Last Answer : (3) Attorney General Explanation: As a non-member, Attorney General can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament. The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
Description : The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is the Chief of its Secretariat and is : (1) elected by the Lok Sabha (2) elected by both Houses of Parliament (3) appointed by the Speaker (4) appointed by the President
Last Answer : (3) appointed by the Speaker Explanation: The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Secretariat of the Lok Sabha. The post of Secretary General is of the rank of the Cabinet Secretary ... consultation with the Prime Minister of India and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Description : Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Choose one: a. All people of the state in which (s)he was elected. b. All people of the state who belong to the Senator’s political party. c. The state legislatures. d. Only the people in the state who voted for the Senator.
Last Answer : Correct Answer: a. All people of the state in which (s)he was elected.
Description : Which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India (2) The ... made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
Last Answer : (3) Punishments can he prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part 111 of the Constitution of India Explanation: The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights ... law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.
Description : The Governor may recommend the imposition of the President's rule in the state (1) on the recommendation of the State Legislature (2) on the recommendation of the President (3) on the ... Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) if he is convinced thai the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India Explanation: President's rule refers to Article 356 of ... 356 is invoked if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any states of India.
Description : According to which Article of Constitution of India, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of A State? (1) Article 163 (2) Article 164 (3) Article 165 (4) Article 166
Last Answer : (2) Article 164 Explanation: Under Article 164 of Constitution of India, the chief minister is appointed by the governor of a state.
Description : Besides representation, the Parliament of India is also a deliberative body with diverse functions. Which one among the following is not a function of the Parliament of India? (1) Ventilating ... (3) Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure (4) Amending the Constitution
Last Answer : (2) Executing major policy decisions Explanation: Our Parliamentary system blends the legislative and the executive organs of the State in as much as the executive power is wielded by a group of Members of the Legislature who command majority in the Lok Sabha.
Description : There is a Parliamentary system of Government in India because – (1) The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people (2) The Parliament can amend the Constitution (3) The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved (4) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha