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Indian Constitutional Law and Polity Test 7

Tests knowledge of Indian constitutional framework including emergency provisions, federal structure, powers of President and Governor, Centre-State relations, and legislative lists (Union, State, and Concurrent).

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When a financial emergency is proclaimed,

  1. the repayment of government debts stops
  2. the payment of salaries to public servants is postponed
  3. the salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
  4. the Union Budget is not presented
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Parliament is not empowered to vote on the expenditure charged on the ‘Consolidated Fund of India’, which includes the emoluments and allowances of the

  1. Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers
  2. President of India
  3. Secretaries of various Ministries
  4. Armed Forces of India
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Parliamentary Government is more stable and successful in a country

  1. where political parties are banned
  2. where there are two large parties
  3. where there are many small parties
  4. where only one party is recognised
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is correct regarding the governor of a state?

  1. No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his permission.
  2. He has the power of issuing ordinances when the Legislature is not in session.
  3. He can recommend the President to impose President’s Rule in the state.
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Appointments of officers and servants of a High Court are made by the

  1. President
  2. Governor
  3. Chief Justice of the High Court
  4. None of these
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of

  1. external aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country
  2. failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state
  3. threat to the financial stability of the country
  4. all of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members

  1. is same
  2. differs according to the geographical size of the respective state
  3. differs according to the number of votes a member represents
  4. none of these
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which of the following situations does the President act's in his own discretion?

  1. In appointing the Prime Minister.
  2. In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration.
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. National Development Council
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The five year term of the President is calculated from the

  1. first day of the month he assumes charge
  2. first day of the month following the month he assumed charge
  3. day he assumes charge
  4. date of his election result
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The President can make laws through ordinances

  1. only on subjects contained in the Concurrent List
  2. on certain subjects even when the Parliament is in session
  3. during the recess of the Parliament
  4. under no circumstances
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Chief Minister of a Union Territory, whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

  1. the President
  2. the Prime Minister
  3. the Lt. Governor
  4. the majority party in the legislature
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Central Government’s exclusive powers are enumerated in the

  1. Concurrent List
  2. State List
  3. Union List
  4. Federal List
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

If the President returns a bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the bill in its original form, then the President

  1. can once again return the bill for further reconsideration
  2. can ask for a referendum on the bill
  3. gives assent to the bill
  4. can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In addition to the powers mentioned in the Union and Concurrent Lists, the Union Government has the

  1. residuary powers
  2. federal powers
  3. power to legislate in the State List
  4. None of these
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. The Chief Minister of the state
  2. The Chief Justice of the High Court
  3. The President
  4. The Prime Minister
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the

  1. Hindu Code Bill
  2. PEPSU Appropriation Bill
  3. Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
  4. Dowry Prohibition Bill
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following taxes is levied by the State Government only?

  1. Entertainment tax
  2. Wealth tax
  3. Income tax
  4. Corporation tax
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following features does not belong to a federal government?

  1. The government has two distinct levels, state government and central government.
  2. State governments are agents of central government.
  3. Both central and state government derive powers from the Constitution.
  4. Both central and state government have co-ordinate status.
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The state government’s responsibility for educational planning is shared by the

  1. Ministry of Programme Implementation
  2. Ministry of Human Resource Development
  3. Ministry of Planning
  4. Ministry of Home Affairs
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many types of emergencies have been visualised in the constitution of India?

  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Centre – State financial distribution takes place on the recommendation of the

  1. Finance Minister
  2. Planning commission
  3. Finance Commission
  4. Sarkaria Commission
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Railways is a subject in the

  1. Concurrent list
  2. Union list
  3. State list
  4. Residual list
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following subjects is included in the Union List?

  1. Gas and gas works
  2. Marriage and divorce
  3. Agriculture
  4. Extradition
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In normal times, the Union Parliament

  1. can legislate on any item in the State List if the President so desires.
  2. can legislate on any item in the State List if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by (2/3rd) majority.
  3. can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority.
  4. cannot legislate on any item in the State List.
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India?

  1. Population control and family planning
  2. Public health and sanitation
  3. Capitation taxes
  4. Treasure trove
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who has the Constitutional authority to decide tax share of a state?

  1. Finance Minister
  2. Finance Commission
  3. Planning Commission
  4. Union Cabinet
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A law passed by a state on a concurrent subject gets precedence over the central law if

  1. it was passed earlier than the central law.
  2. it was passed by the State Legislature and approved by the President.
  3. the Supreme Court so decides.
  4. the majority of the State Legislature so decides.
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Lottery organised by the government of a state comes under the

  1. Union List
  2. State List
  3. Concurrent List
  4. None of these
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian Parliament can invade the State List if
I. A subject in the State List assumes National importance.
II. A proclamation of emergency has been issued by the President of India.
III. The Supreme Court of India authorises the Parliament to do so.
Which of the following is/are correct?

  1. II and III
  2. I and II
  3. II alone
  4. III alone
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which respect has the Centre – State relation been specifically termed as municipal relation?

  1. Centre’s control of the state in the legislative sphere.
  2. Centre’s control of the state in financial matters.
  3. Centre’s control of the state in administrative sector.
  4. Centre’s control of the state in planning process.
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