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Which among the following directive principles of state policy has not been implemented so far?

  1. Promotion of international peace and security

  2. Separation of judiciary from the executive

  3. Uniform civil code

  4. Organization of panchayats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Uniform civil code

Article 40 of the constitution of India states that the state shall take steps to organise X and endow them with such powers and authority, as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self government. In this statement, 'X' stands for

  1. Village Panchayats

  2. Inter-state Councils

  3. Zilla Parishads

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Village Panchayats were created by an act of the Parliament under 73rd amendment in 1993. Their establishment and functioning is included under Article 40 of the constitution. 

The term of office of the Rajya Sabha is

  1. 6 years

  2. 2 years

  3. permanent

  4. 5 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office of the members of the Rajya Sabha is 6 years. After every 2 years, one third of the members retire and new elections are conducted. However, Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and can never be dissolved.

The election commission enjoys

  1. a constitutional basis

  2. a statutory basis

  3. neither a constitutional nor a statutory basis

  4. both 1 and 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is a Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and the largest democracy in the World. Fee and fair elections have been held at regular intervals as per the principles enshrined in the Constitution, Electoral Laws and System.The Constitution of India has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and to the offices of President and Vice-President of India. Thus Election Commission is considered as a constitutional body.

Who was the Chief Justice of India in 2006?

  1. Verappa Moily

  2. K.G. Balakrishnan

  3. Cyriac Joseph

  4. C. R. Bharadwaj


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

K.G. Balakrishnan

The procedure for the election of the President of India can be modified through an amendment in the constitution passed by

  1. two-thirds majority by the Lok Sabha and ratified by half the total number of states

  2. two-thirds majority by the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha

  3. two-thirds majority by the Rajya Sabha

  4. two-thirds majority by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and be ratified by legislatures of at least half of the the states


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Two-thirds majority by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and be ratified by legislatures of at least half of the the states.

From which country has India borrowed the Quasi-federal system?

  1. USA

  2. UK

  3. Canada

  4. Ireland


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

UK

Part 4-A was added to the constitution under

  1. 42nd amendment act

  2. 25th amendment act

  3. 44th amendment act

  4. 56th amendment act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Part 4-A  contains the Directive Principles of State Policy.

When the President of India proclaims state emergency, it has to be approved by the cabinet of ministers within

  1. 1 month

  2. 2 months

  3. 3 months

  4. 6 months


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

2 months

Emergency was proclaimed in India on the grounds of internal disturbances in the year

  1. 1977

  2. 1978

  3. 1976

  4. 1975


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Emergency under the ground of internal disturbances in the year 1975 by Smt Indira Gandhi who was the Prime Minister at that time.

Article 51 mandates India's foreign policy to

  1. promote international peace and security

  2. maintain just and honorable relation between nations

  3. encourage settlement of international dispute by arbitration

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

The power to amend any part of the constitution is dealt under article ________ of the constitution.

  1. 358

  2. 368

  3. 389

  4. 378


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

368

How many states in India have a legislative council?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Five states in India have a legislative council namely Karnataka, UP, Bihar, Maharashtra and Jammu Kashmir.

Any violation of fundamental rights can be challenged in the high courts under Article ________ of the constitution.

  1. 289

  2. 226

  3. 236

  4. 246


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

226

The constitution of India was adopted on

  1. 15th August 1947

  2. 26th January 1950

  3. 26th December 1949

  4. 26th November 1949


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Please note carefully that the Constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 26th November 1949 but it was brought into force on 26th January 1950.

The state is obliged to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forest and wildlife of the country under Article

  1. 48-A

  2. 47

  3. 45

  4. 37


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

48-A

Article 21 of the constitution does not include

  1. right to personal liberty

  2. right against arbitary arrest and detention

  3. living wage for workers

  4. right to have a good environment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Living wage for workers is included in the Article 44 of the constitution.

The strength of a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)

  1. should not exceed 1/2 the total strength of the Legislative Assembly

  2. should not exceed 1/3rd the total strength of the Legislative Assembly

  3. should not exceed 1/4th the total strength of Legislative Assembly

  4. has no restrictions on its strength


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only five states in India have a Legislative Council namely Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP, Bihar and Jammu Kashmir.

Which article of the constitution deals with special status to Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. 370

  2. 360

  3. 358

  4. 395


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

370

Which schedule of the constitution speaks of distribution of powers between the centre and the states?

  1. 7th

  2. 8th

  3. 9th

  4. 12th


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

7th schedule of the Constitution has three lists namely, state list, central list and concurrent list. It clearly speaks of the distribution of powers between the centre and the states.

From which country has India borrowed the concept of Equality before Law?

  1. UK

  2. USA

  3. Canada

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UK

How many times can the President of India send a bill passed by the Parliament back for reconsideration?

  1. Once

  2. Twice

  3. Thrice

  4. Any number of times


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

once

The case of Murli. S. Deora v/s Union of India is related to

  1. reservation to backward classes

  2. ban on slaughtering of cows

  3. ban on smoking in public places

  4. prevention of pollution of the river Ganga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Murli S Deora had filed a PIL against smoking in public areas saying that smoking caused inconvinience to non-smokers. So, accordingly the Supreme Court has banned smoking in public areas.  

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Directive principles of state policy are:

(1) Directives in the nature of ideals of the state

(2) Directives influencing and shaping the ploicy of states

(3) Non-justiciable rights of the citizens

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Directive principles of state policy are the directives given to the state for good administration. They are non-justiciable, i.e if not implemented they cannot be challenged in the court of law. 

Which of the following statements are correct?

A retired judge of a High Court:

(1) can practise as an advocate in any High Court or subordinate courts

(2) can become a judge of Supreme Court

(3) can practise as an advocate in the Supreme Court even after retiring from the High Court

(4) can become the head of advisory courts and disputes tribunals

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 3 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. All the statements are correct


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A retired judge of a High Court cannot practise in any High Court or Subordinate Court. However, he can practise in the Supreme Court.

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