Questions
The Indian constitution is republican because it provides for
- a Parliament
- an elected Prime Minister
- a federal form of Government
- an elected President
The right to property in India is a
- fundamental right
- legal right
- moral right
- natural right
The Indian federation is similar to that of
- United States of America
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Australia
The Prime Minister in India will have to resign when
- the Rajya Sabha passes a vote of no confidence against him
- the Cabinet is dissatisfied with some of his policies
- the President loses his faith in him
- the Lok Sabha turns down his budget proposals
The Governor of a State can use his discretion in
- appointing the Advocate General of the State
- appointing the Chief Minister, when no party has a clear majority
- issuing ordinances
- dissolving the lower chamber before the expiry of its term
The Government of India can suspend both the Rights of Habeas Corpus and Freedom of Speech
- when parliamentary proceedings are crippled by the opposition
- under the Essential Services Act
- when the legislature in a state fails to function
- when there is a move for succession of a part of the country
Which of the following emergencies has never been proclaimed in India?
- Constitutional breakdown in the States leading to President's rule
- Financial emergency due to economic instability
- National emergency due to external factors
- National emergency due to internal disturbances
Which of the following persons was associated with the promotion of local self-government in India?
- Wavell
- Minto
- Morley
- Ripon
In India, all executive powers of the Union ultimately lie with the
- President
- Parliament
- Cabinet
- Prime Minister
One of the characteristics of a parliamentary system of Government in India is that
- the ministry is responsible to the parliament as well as the President
- the ministry is collectively responsible to both the Houses of the Parliament
- the ministry is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
- the ministry is responsible to the Head of the State
The right to ___________ is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
- equal wages for equal work
- equality
- free and compulsory education up to the age of fourteen
- work
Who among the following prorogues the State Legislature?
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- The President
On which of the following dates was the Constitution of India enacted and adopted in the Constituent Assembly?
- 26th November, 1949
- 29th August, 1947
- 26th January, 1950
- 17th October, 1949
Which of the following systems was introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919?
- Federal system
- Provincial autonomy
- Dyarchy
- System of separate electorates
The implication of secularism in the Indian Constitution is
- non-discrimination on the basis of one's creed
- opposition to all religions
- legal prohibition of communal parties
- banning of religious conversion by law
The President of India may resign from his office by writing to the
- Vice President of India
- Prime Minister of India
- Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- Chief Justice of India
The retirement age of a Judge of the Supreme Court is
- 58 years
- 60 years
- 62 years
- 65 years
A state of emergency can be declared in India by
- the Parliament
- the Prime Minister
- the Cabinet
- the President
In case of arrest and detention without trial, a citizen of India can invoke which of the following writs in the Court to secure freedom?
- Quo Warranto
- Habeas Corpus
- Mandamus
- Certiorari
Who can participate in the election of the Vice President?
- The members of the Lok Sabha
- The members of both the Houses of the Parliament
- The members of the Rajya Sabha
- The elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament
Which among the following is/are enforceable in a court of law?
- Fundamental Rights
- Preamble
- Duties
- Directive Principles
Which of the following is not a political right of a citizen?
- Right to petition
- Right to vote
- Right to property
- Right to self-defence
Mahatma Gandhi felt the importance of establishment of 'Gram Raj' in India because
- villages are the backbone of the nation and help for the welfare of all people
- Gandhiji was born in a village
- village people are good and hard working and village economy constitutes a lion's share of the Indian population
- India is largely a rural country
A democratic government does not try to secure
- social equality
- political equality
- economic equality
- equality of work
When can the Governor of a State reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?
- If it initiates entirely a new policy which was not followed by the previous governments
- If the bill enhances the prestige and position of the ruling party in the state
- If it undermines the authority of the High Court
- If he feels that the bill is against the interests of the opposition parties