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Description : Who was the President of India during Janata Party regime? (1) Fakhruddin All Ahmed (2) N. Sanjeeva Reddy (3) Giani Tail Singh (4) R. Venkataraman

Last Answer : (2) N. Sanjeeva Reddy Explanation: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the 6th President of India and his tenure was 25 July, 1977 - 25 July, 1982. During his term of office, Reddy had to work ... Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. Morarji Desai and Charan Singh belonged to the Janata regime.

Description : Popular sovereignty was advocated by – (1) Rousseau (2) John Locke (3) Thomas Hobbes (4) T.H. Green

Last Answer : (3) Thomas Hobbes Explanation: Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its ... that clearly highlighted the ideals of "general will" and further matured the idea of popular sovereignty.

Description : Which one of the following Presidents of India served for two terms? (1) S. Radhakrishnan (2) Rajendra Prasad (3) Zakir Hussain (4) V.V. Girl

Last Answer : (2) Rajendra Prasad Explanation: Rajendra Prasad was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having sewed as the president of the Constituent Assembly and later as the first president of independent ... In 1962, after serving twelve years as the president, he announced his decision to retire.

Description : The Lok Sabha which was elected in 2004 is – (1) the 12th Lok Sabha (2) the 13th Lok Sabha (3) the 14th Lok Sabha (4) the 11th Lok Sabha

Last Answer : (3) the 14th Lok Sabha Explanation: The 14th Lok Sabha (17 May, 2004 - 18 May, 2009) was convened after the Indian general election, 2004 held in four phases during 20 April - 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of First Manmohan Singh Cabinet (2004---2009).

Description : Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the "Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution"? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 19 (3) Article 356 (4) Article 32

Last Answer : (4) Article 32 Explanation: Dr. B R Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee called the fundamental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution. ... violation of their fundamental rights. In the Constitution, this right is enshrined in Article 32.

Description : 'Democratic Centralism' is an important feature of a : (1) Communist state (2) Democratic state (3) Totalitarian state (4) Socialist state

Last Answer : (1) Communist state Explanation: Democratic centralism is the name given to the principles of internal organization used by Leninist (communist) political parties, and the term is sometimes used as a synonym ... of the party is made by majority vote, all members are expected to uphold that decision.

Description : "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs" is the principle of – (1) Democracy (2) Fascism (3) Communism (4) Dictatorship

Last Answer : (3) Communism Explanation: From each according to his ability, to each according to his need (or needs) is a slogan popularized by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Program ... of scientific socialism and unfettered productive forces, there will be enough to satisfy everyone's needs.

Description : Who was the first woman Ambassador from India? (1) Sarojini Naidu (2) Aruna Asaf Ali (3) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (4) C.B. Muthamma

Last Answer : (3) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Explanation: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1949, the United States and Mexico from 1949 to 1951, Ireland from 1955 to 1961 ... she was also the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom)) and Spain from 1958 to 1961.

Description : Communism has given importance to – (1) Political equality (2) Economic equality (3) Social equality (4) Natural equality

Last Answer : (2) Economic equality Explanation: Communism is a revolutionary socialist movement to create a classless and stateless social order structured upon common ownership of the means of production, as well ... the goals of common ownership of land and total economic and political equality among citizens.

Description : Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha? (1) Hukam Singh (2) Bali Ram Bhagat (3) Rabi Ray (4) G.V. Mavalankar

Last Answer : (4) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the ... need to separate the Constitutionmaking role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.

Description : The Inter-State Council was seet up in 1990 on the recommendation of (1) Punchhi Commission (2) Sarkaria Commission (3) Rajamannar Commission (4) Mungerilal Commission

Last Answer : (2) Sarkaria Commission Explanation: Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Order dated 28th May, 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.

Description : Which of the following Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before Law? (1) Article – 13 (2) Article - 14 (3) Article – 15 (4) Article - 17

Last Answer : (2) Article - 14 Explanation: Right to equality is given under article 14 of Indian constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be like-wise protected by the laws of the country. It means that ... Indian citizens on the basis of their gender, caste, creed, religion or even the place of birth.

Description : Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article (1) Article 368 (2) Article 345 (3) Article 351 (4) Article 333

Last Answer : (1) Article 368 Explanation: The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part >0C (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the ... by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.

Description : By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years? (1) 42nd (2) 44th (3) 61st (4) 73rd

Last Answer : (3) 61st Explanation: The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

Description : In the Constitution of India, which Article mentions about the establishment of Welfare State in India? (1) 99 (2) 39 (3) 38 (4) 69

Last Answer : (3) 38 Explanation: One of the salient features of the Indian constitution is the effort to establish a welfare state. Article 38 of the Constitution reads: "The state shall strive to ... institutions of national life." provides a broad framework for the establishment of the welfare state ideal.

Description : Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 62nd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 43rd Amendment

Last Answer : (3) 44th Amendment Explanation: The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.

Description : How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India? (1) 16 (2) (2) 20 (3) 24 (4) 32

Last Answer : (3) 24 Explanartion : The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most ... The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali).

Description : What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem? (1) Satyam, Shivam (2) Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram (3) Satyameva Jayate (4) Jai Hind

Last Answer : (3) Satyameva Jayate Explanation: Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The ... and its predecessor Czechoslovakia, "Pravda vitezi" ("Truth Prevails") has a similar meaning.

Description : What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem? (1) (1) 47 seconds (2) (2) 50 seconds (3) 52 seconds (4) 60 seconds

Last Answer : (3) 52 seconds Explanation: The composition consisting of the words and music of the first stanza of the late poet Rabindra Nath Tagore's song known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem ... Anthem is also played on certain occasions. Playing time of the short version is about 20 seconds.

Description : Right to Privacy comes under – (1) Article 19 (2) Article 20 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 18

Last Answer : (3) Article 21 Explanation: The Indian constitution does not expressly recognize the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognized the ... ); R. Rajagopat vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL, v. Union of India (1997).

Description : By which Amendment were 'Fundamental Duties' added to the Constitution? (1) 42nd (2) 46th (3) 61st (4) 88th

Last Answer : (1) 42nd Explanation: The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.

Description : Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following? (1) Tribunals (2) Elections (3) Cast System (4) Panchayti system

Last Answer : (2) Elections Explanation: Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all ... elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.

Description : In the Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article – (1) 30 (2) 31 (3) 32 (4) 35

Last Answer : (3) 32 Explanation: The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right, and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.

Description : Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discriminaion by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution? (1) Place of birth (2) Race (3) Language (4) Caste

Last Answer : (3) Language Explanation: Article 15 is about prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that no citizen shall, on ground only of religion ... resort maintained whole or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of general public.

Description : Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides – (1) 6 freedoms (2) 7 freedoms (3) 8 freedoms (4) 9 freedoms

Last Answer : (1) 6 freedoms Explanation: The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms: Freedom of speech and expression, which enable an individual to participate in public activities; ... India and freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.

Description : One feature is common to the following bodies. Find it out. Supreme Court, Election Commission, UPSC, Office of CAG – (1) They are advisory bodies. (2) They are extra constitutional bodies (3) They are controlled by legislature. (4) They are constitutional bodies.

Last Answer : (4) They are constitutional bodies Explanation: They are all constitutional bodies. Constitutional Bodies in India are formed by the Constitution which helps the Government to run properly ... the administration of specific functions. Some additional bodies help them by providing advisory functions.

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 mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following? (1) The Preamble (2) The Fundamental Rights (3) The Directive Principles of State Policy (4) The Fundamental Duties

Last Answer : (1) The Preamble Explanation: Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, a member of the Constituent Assembly, had said 'The Preamble to our Constitution expresses what we had thought or dreamt so long." So "A" is the answer.

Description : The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it - (1) uses value loaded words (2) contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers (3) is a source of power and limitation (4) gives and exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution

Last Answer : (2) contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers Explanation: The preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it contains the real objective and philosophy of the constitution makers.

Description : Which one among the following statements is not correct? The word 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India read with - (1) Article 39 (d), would enable the court to uphold the ... under that Article (4) Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status

Last Answer : (4) Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status. Explanation: Traffic in human beings and beggars and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any ... . Thus, the word Socialist in the preamble of the Constitution of India read with Article 23.

Description : When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to - (1) The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court. (2) Special control exercised ... power of the Governor of the State (4) Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard

Last Answer : (3) Discretionary power of the Governor of the State Explanation: According to Article 227(b), the Chief Justice of High Court when acts in an administrative capacity, any rules made by him ... inconsistent with the provision of any law in force and requires the previous approval of the governor.

Description : If any question arises as to the age of a judge of a High Court, the question shall be decided by - (1) Chief Justice of India (2) President of India (3) Collegiums of judges headed by the Chief Justice of India (4) Three judges committee constituted by the Vice President of India

Last Answer : (1) Chief Justice of India Explanation: Any question arising as to the age of a judge of a High court, the question shall be decided by chief justice of India.

Description : Pensions of High Court judges are charged on the following - (1) Consolidated fund of India (2) Consolidated fund of State (3) Subject to the decision of Supreme Court (4) None of these

Last Answer : (1) Consolidated fund of India Explanation: Pensions of High Court judges are charged on the consolidated Fund of the India.

Description : According to Article 120 of the Constitution of India, the business in Parliament shall be transacted in- (1) English only (2) Hindi only (3) English and Hindi both (4) All the languages included in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution

Last Answer : (3) English and Hindi both Explanation: Article 120: Language to be used in Parliament- (1) Notwithstanding anything in part XVII, but subject to the provisions of article 348, business in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or in English.

Description : Which of the following rights was considered the "Heart and Soul" of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? (1) Freedom of Speech (2) Right to Equality (3) Right to Freedom of Religion (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies

Last Answer : (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution was described the Right to Constitutional Remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Description : The Speaker of the lok Sabha enjoys – (1) no right to vote in general circumstances (2) the right to vote only in case of a tie (3) the right to vote like other members of the House (4) the right to vote only once during the term of the House

Last Answer : (2) the right to vote only in case of a tie Explanation: Normally, the Speaker does not take part in voting in the House. But in case of a tie, he exercises his right of casting vote. His casting vote ... for the removal of the Speaker is put to vote in the House, he has the right to cast his vote.

Description : Which type of emergency has not been declared so far in India? (1) Internal emergency caused due to internal disturbances (2) External emergency caused due to external threat (3) State emergency, caused due to failure of constitutional machinery in the stales (4) Financial emergency

Last Answer : (4) Financial emergency Explanation: If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare ... had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit.

Description : The provisions of reservation for OBC is made in the Constitution under which Articles? (1) Article 13 (ll) and 14 (2) Article 14 and 15 (3) Article 15 (IV) and 16 (IV) (4) Article 17 and 18

Last Answer : (3) Article 15 (IV) and 16 (IV) Explanation: Under Article 15 (IV) and 16 (IV), the provision of reservation for OBC is made in the constitution.

Description : Who held the office of the VicePresident of India for two consecutive terms? (1) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (2) Mr. R. Venkataraman (3) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (4) Mr. V.V. Giri

Last Answer : (1) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Explanation: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the Vice President of India from 13 May, 1952 to 12 May, 1962. He was the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.

Description : What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India? (1) Conterminous with the tenure of the Lok Sabha (2) Conterminous with the tenure of the President (3) As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha (4) Five years

Last Answer : (3) As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha Explanation: With India following a parliamentary system of government the Prime Minister is generally the leader of a party (or ... house of the Parliament of India. He remains in office till he enjoys the confidence of the House.

Description : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently raised the emoluments of President, the Vice-President and the Governors. The emolument payable to the President, has been raised to - (1) Rs. 1.00 lakh from Rs. 50, ... from Rs. 75,000 per month (4) Rs. 2.00 lakh from Rs. 1.00 lakh per month

Last Answer : (2) Rs. 1.50 lakh from Rs. 50,000 per month Explanation: Emoluments of the President, the Vice President and Governors were raised by 300 per cent in 2008. The President's ... Singh. The CCEA also rationalized postretirement benefits to former Presidents, former Vice Presidents and their spouses.

Description : The Vice-President of India is also the (1) speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (3) Head of the State (4) Head of the Government

Last Answer : (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President also serves as the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Thus, apart from holding the executive ... shared by any other Commonwealth Country, and was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.

Description : Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court? (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights (2) Mutual disputes among the states (3) Disputes between Centre and States (4) Protection from the violation of the Constitution

Last Answer : (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights Explanation: Protection of fundamental rights comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and high court.

Description : Which one of the following is correct about the Supreme Court regarding its judgement? (1) It cannot change the judgement (2) Only the Chief Justice of India can change the judgement (3) It can change the judgement (4) Only the Ministry of Law can change the judgement.

Last Answer : (3) It can change the judgement Explanation: Supreme Court can only change its position in a case decided earlier by it where it considers for good and substantial reasons to overrule itself on an application if the need arises.

Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its - (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) constitutional Jurisdiction (4) Original Jurisdiction

Last Answer : (4) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may be categorised as original, appellate and advisory. Under the Original Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court can settle disputes (1) between the ... one or more other States on the other; or (3) between two or more States.

Description : Judicial Review signifies that the Supreme Court – (1) has final authority in overall cases (2) can declare a state law as unconstitutional (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court (4) None of the above

Last Answer : (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court Explanation: Supreme Court can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court.

Description : In Indian Constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in- (1) The Supreme Court (2) The High Court (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court (4) Lower Courts

Last Answer : (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court Explanation: In Indian constitution, the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in the Supreme Court and the High Court. A writ ... or into court. The principle of habeas corpus ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention.

Description : Reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) can be imposed on the ground of (1) Defection (2) Contempt of court (3) Death of the PM (4) Signing of a trade treaty with a country

Last Answer : (2) Contempt of court Explanation: According to Article 19(2), Nothing in sub clause (1) of clause (1) shall affect the operation of any existing law, or prevent the State from making any ... of the right conferred by the said sub clause in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India.

Description : If the posts of the President and Vicepresident fall vacant, who will act as the President of India? (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Union Council of Ministers

Last Answer : (3) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of India will act as the President of India if the post of the President and Vice President falls vacant. For instance, when Zakir Hussain died ... May, 1969, the then Vice President of India Mr. V. V. Giri became the acting President.

Description : Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President of India? (1) Chief Election Commissioner (2) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (3) Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (4) Governor of a State

Last Answer : (2) Comptroller and Auditor General of India Explanation: The appointment to all constitutional posts is made by the President of India. This includes the Chief justice, the Election Commissioner, ... of the Union Public Service Commission holds office during the pleasure of the President of India.