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GK (Constitution of India)

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the Parliament the power to amend the Constitution?

  1. 360

  2. 368

  3. 390

  4. 348


Correct Option: B

The Finance Commission is appointed by the

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Council of Ministers

  4. Parliament


Correct Option: A

A minister who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly, is required to obtain the people's verdict in his favour in a by-election within

  1. one month

  2. three months

  3. six months

  4. 4 months


Correct Option: C

When the Parliament is not in session, the President can promulgate an ordinance but these ordinances are to be ratified by the Parliament within

  1. six months from the reassembly date

  2. three months from the date of issue of the ordinance

  3. two months from the reassembly date

  4. not necessary


Correct Option: A

The Rajya Sabha is less powerful than the Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because

  1. it does not participate in the passing of the Money Bill

  2. no Money Bill can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B

The Constituent Assembly which framed the Indian Constitution was set up in

  1. 1945

  2. 1946

  3. 1947

  4. 1949


Correct Option: B

In which schedule of the Constitution are land reform laws included?

  1. Seven

  2. Eighth

  3. Ninth

  4. Tenth


Correct Option: C

Against which of the following acts is writ jurisdiction not available? (1) MISA (2) NSA (3) ESMA

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1 and 3


Correct Option: A

The President of India can declare emergency under Article 360 if there is

  1. war or threat of war

  2. failure of constitutional machinery in a state

  3. financial instability in a state

  4. armed rebellion in the country


Correct Option: C

What is Zero Hour?

  1. When Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha

  2. When matters of utmost importance are raised

  3. When proposals of opposition are considered

  4. Interval between morning and evening session


Correct Option: B

Any person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a member of the Council of Ministers at the centre for a period not exceeding

  1. six months

  2. nine months

  3. one year

  4. two years


Correct Option: A

Which one of the following is not a basic feature of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Presidential government

  2. Federal government

  3. Parliamentary

  4. Independence of the judiciary


Correct Option: A

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the

  1. President of India

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

  4. Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee


Correct Option: A

The representation of any state in the Rajya Sabha is according to the

  1. area of the state

  2. population of the state

  3. number of representatives in the Lok Sabha from that state

  4. fixed number of candidates for each state


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is part of the electoral college for election of President of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. State Legislative Assemblies

  4. State Legislative Councils


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

What is Zero hour?

Maximum gap between two sessions of the Parliament can be of

  1. three months

  2. six months

  3. nine months

  4. twelve months


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the formation of states in India?

  1. Sikkim, Goa, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa

  3. Goa, Sikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Mizoram, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim


Correct Option: B

What is the minimum age prescribed to become a member of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 35 years

  4. 25 years


Correct Option: D

The Constituent Assembly commenced its business with Dr. Rajendra Prasad as its

  1. Chairman

  2. Speaker

  3. President

  4. Deputy Speaker


Correct Option: C

The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India relates to

  1. national languages of India

  2. administration of scheduled and tribal areas

  3. judicial review

  4. anti-defection law


Correct Option: D

Which of the following qualifications is/are required for becoming a governor of an Indian state?

  1. Must be citizen of India

  2. Must not be less than 35 years of age

  3. Must not hold office of profit

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following sets of special powers has been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution?

  1. To change the existing territory of a state and its name.

  2. To pass a resolution empowering Parliament to make laws in the state list and creation of one or more All India Services.

  3. To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his retirement.

  4. To determine the function of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners.


Correct Option: B

Directive Principles of State Policy as enunciated in the Constitution of India, do not include

  1. legal aid to poor

  2. compulsory primary education

  3. minimum wages for workers

  4. adult education


Correct Option: D

The Provisional Government of Independent India was formed at

  1. Singapore

  2. Tokyo

  3. Kuala Lumpur

  4. Jakarta


Correct Option: A

Which among the following is not a fundamental right now?

  1. Right to equality

  2. Right to property

  3. Right to constitutional remedies

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
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