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Indian Polity 2

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Local self-government institutions help in

  1. national matters in some cases

  2. local matters only

  3. state matters in some cases

  4. all of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Local bodies are restricted only to the related/confined areas (e.g. panchayati Raj Institutions).

Which among the following is the lowest unit of administration under the Panchayat Raj System?

  1. Gram Panchayat

  2. Zila Parishad

  3. Gram Sabha

  4. Vikas Khand Samiti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gram Panchayat is only the elected body.

The case for local self-government rests on the premise that

  1. it facilitates a non-partisan approach

  2. it makes for better administration

  3. it reduces corruption

  4. it is a training ground for democracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The case for local self-government rests on the premise that it is a training ground for democracy. In 1935 Phoebe Cusden wrote “ The greatest contribution of the nursery school is that it is a training ground for democratic citizens - citizens who will have learned not what to think - but how to think . . . (The) exercise in self-reliance, unselfishness and willing co-operation, which are also features of the nursery school, will go far towards producing the kind of citizen so vitally necessary if democracy is to be capable of the tasks that devolve upon it - or even to survive.

Which committee/commission recommended incorporation of provisions relating to Fundamental Duties into the Constitution of India?

  1. Mandal Commission

  2. Sarkaria Commission

  3. Swaran Singh Committee

  4. Rajmannan Committee


Correct Option: C
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 that was constituted by the government earlier that year. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002, which added a duty on every parent or guardian to ensure that their child or ward was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years. 

The significant distinction between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles is that

  1. while the former are judicially enforceable, the latter are not so enforceable

  2. while the former relate largely to civic aspects, the latter relate to socio-economic and international aspects

  3. while the former relate to the present, the latter are not so time bound

  4. while the former are rights of citizens, the latter are duties of the state


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The significant distinction between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles is that while the former are judicially enforceable, the latter are not so enforceable.

The main hindrance to national integration in India is

  1. the language policy of the government

  2. the formation of linguistic states

  3. the non-functioning of the National Integration Council

  4. the absence of strong national consciousness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion is a great hindrance in the way of national integration. So, the main hindrance to the national integration in India is the absence of strong national consciousness.  

Which was the first state formed on linguistic basis?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh was the first state formed on linguistic basis.

The judges of subordinate courts are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State. A minimum of _____ of practise as a lawyer at bar is a necessary qualification.

  1. five years

  2. seven years

  3. ten years

  4. three years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The judges of subordinate courts are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned state. A minimum of seven years of practise as a lawyer at bar is a necessary qualification.

Who accords recognition to a political party as a national party?

  1. Law Minister

  2. President

  3. Election Commission

  4. Lok Sabha Speaker


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the representation of people Act 1950-1951, recognition to a political party is one of the commision's function.

The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is

  1. 552

  2. 560

  3. 525

  4. 535


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution of India is 552, which is made by election of up to 530 members to represent the States, up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President of India, if, in his/her opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House. 

Which of the following is a National Political Party?

  1. Akali Dal

  2. Bahujan Samaj Party

  3. National Conference

  4. D.M.K.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bahujan Samaj Party is a national party.

Who sanctions the expenditure of public money in India?

  1. The President

  2. The Parliament

  3. The Prime Minister

  4. The Speaker


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Expenditure of public money of india is nothing but the Consolidated Fund of India.

Which of the following is correct statement?

  1. A Sarpanch is elected by the Gram Sabha.

  2. A Sarpanch is nominated by the Collector or Deputy Commissioner of the district.

  3. A Sarpanch is elected by the members of Gram Panchayat from among themselves.

  4. A Sarpanch is nominated by the President of Zila Parishad.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Sarpanch is elected by the members of Gram Panchayat from among themselves.

Which of the following is not the function of the Municipal Corporation?

  1. Registration of birth and death

  2. Providing primary education

  3. Maintenance of health and sanitation

  4. Disposal of local civil disputes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Local civil disputes are settled by the munsif or local subordinate courts (if present).

In India, the Prime Minister can no longer remain in his office if

  1. he ceases to be the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha

  2. the combine of opposition parties wish to remove him from his office

  3. the President is not pleased with him

  4. the Vice-President is not pleased with him


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, the Prime Minister can no longer remain in office if he ceases to be the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the following methods was/were adopted for Minority representation?

  1. Separate Electorate System

  2. Proportional Representation System

  3. Joint Electorate with Reservation of seats system

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Separate Electorate System, Proportional Representation System and Joint Electorate with Reservation of seats system are adopted for Minority representation.

Universal suffrage implies

  1. that the government shall not allow anyone to suffer

  2. that every adult man or woman, rich or poor, literate or illiterate has the right to vote

  3. that the suffering of adults will be redressed by the government

  4. recognition of general poverty among the people by the government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Universal suffrage implies that every adult man or woman, rich or poor, literate or illiterate has the right to vote.

Who controls the Consolidated Fund of the State?

  1. The Chief Minister of the state

  2. The Governor of the state

  3. The Legislative Assembly

  4. The Finance Minister of the state


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Legislative Assembly controls the Consolidated Fund of the State.

Under the single integrated hierarchical judicial system, the High Courts in India are placed under

  1. the Supreme Court

  2. the Union Law Minister

  3. the Parliament

  4. the President of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In india, we have the Supreme Court at the centre and the High Courts next to it in the states. Therefore, High Courts are next to the Supreme Court and hence, they are immediate subordinates.

The powers of 'judicial review' are vested in

  1. the Supreme Court and all the High Courts

  2. the President of India

  3. all the Courts

  4. the Parliament of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the powers of the Supreme Court and the High Courts is that of the judicial review.

Which of the following is the correct position regarding the legislative powers of the President?

  1. The President can refuse to sign a bill.

  2. Once the cabinet has passed a bill, the President must sign it.

  3. The President can send a bill back for reconsideration once.

  4. The President can send a bill back to the cabinet for unanimous recommendation.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All bills passed by the Parliament can become laws only after receiving the assent of the President. The President can return a bill to the Parliament, if it is not a money bill or a constitutional amendment bill, for reconsideration. When after reconsideration, the bill is passed and presented to the President, with or without amendments, President is obliged to assent to it. 

Which of the following courses is most appropriate for the Governor if he receives a Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly for resettlement of state citizens affecting the general laws of citizenship of India?

  1. Exercise veto over the Bill

  2. Refer the Bill to the President

  3. Keep the Bill pending

  4. Give assent to the Bill


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One of the important functions of the Departmentally Related Standing Committees is to examine Bills introduced in either House as are referred to them by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha or the Speaker, Lok Sabha, as the case may be, and make report thereon in the given time. Normally, a time period of three months is given to the Committees for presentation of report. 

Which of the following immunities is not enjoyed by the President of India?

  1. He cannot be impeached during his term of office.

  2. He cannot be held responsible personally in any court for any act of his government.

  3. No civil proceeding in which relief is claimed against the President shall be instituted during his term of office.

  4. He cannot be arrested or imprisoned under the order of any court during his term of office.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The immunity enjoyed by the President in respect of his/her personal acts, during his/her tenure is an exception to the fundamental right to equality .The President of India is immune from any criminal proceedings against him/her. But, he can be impeached during his term of office. 

The provision for organising village Panchayats exists in the

  1. Preamble of the Constitution

  2. chapter on Directive Principles

  3. chapter on Local Self Government in the Constitution

  4. chapter on Fundamental Rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The original Constitution of India did not contain elaborate provisions with respect to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India, though village Panchayats as units of local administration had been functional since the early British days. As per Article 40 of the Constitution, a Directive exists in the Directive Principles of State Policy under which the State is required to take steps to organise village Panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. 

For being appointed as a Governor, a person need not

  1. be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed

  2. have completed the age of thirty five

  3. be a citizen of India

  4. be a member of either House of the Parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On the recomendation of the union cabinet the President appoints a Governer of a state. For being appointed as a Governor, a person need not be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.  

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