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Q1. Which amendment of the Constitution of India increased the age of retirement of High Court judges from 60 to 62 years?
- 10th
- 12th
- 15th
- 245th
S1. Ans: [C] 15th
Q2. How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- No bar
S2. Ans: [D] No bar
Q3. Which of the following provision needs a special majority in Parliament?
- Change in Fundamental Rights
- Creation of New States
- Abolition of Legislative Councils in State
- Rules and Procedures in Parliament
S3. Ans: [A] Change in Fundamental Rights
Q4. Who is the custodian of Contingency Fund of India?
- The Prime Minister
- Judge of Supreme Court
- The President
- The Finance Minister
S4. Ans: [C] The President
Q5. India has taken the concept of ‘Judicial Review’ from which country’s constitution?
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Ireland
S5. Ans: [A] United States
Q6. In the Indian Parliamentary System, ‘Vote on Account’ is valid for how many months (except the year of elections)?
- 2 months
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 9 months
S6. Ans: [A] 2 months
Q7. Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed for how many years?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 5
S7. Ans: [C] 6
Q8. Which of the following Amendments is also known as the ‘Mini Constitution’ of India?
- 7th Amendment
- 42nd Amendment
- 44th Amendment
- 74th Amendment
S8. Ans: [B] 42nd Amendment
Q9. Which of the following right has been removed from fundamental rights and converted to a simple legal right?
- Right to life and personal liberty
- Right to property
- Right to education
- Right to freedom of religion
S9. Ans: [B]
Q10. Who among the following were the members of the drafting committee of the constitution?
- Vallabhbhai Patel
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
- Rajendra Prasad
S10. Ans: [C] Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
Q11. How many members of upper house (Rajya Sabha) can be nominated by President of India?
- 10
- 12
- 14
- 16
S11. Ans: [B] 12
Q12. Which of the following is justiciable in nature?
- Fundamental Duties
- Directive principles of state policy
- Fundamental Rights
- None of these
S12. Ans: [C] Fundamental Rights
Q13. In the Indian constitution, the method of election of President has been taken from which country?
- Britain
- USA
- Ireland
- Australia
S13.Ans: [C] Ireland
Q14. How many types of writ are there in the Indian Constitution?
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
S14. Ans: [A] 5
Q15. Part IV of Constitution of India deals with which of the following?
- The Union
- The States
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
S15. Ans: [D] Directive Principles of State Policy
Q16. What is the literal meaning of the term “Quo-Warranto”?
- We command
- To forbid
- By what authority (or) warrant
- None of these
S16. Ans: [C] By what authority (or) warrant
Q17. How many Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Indian constitution?
- Five
- Seven
- Nine
- Eleven
S17. Ans: [D] Eleven
Q18. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the_____
- Elected members of legislative assemblies of the states
- Members of the Lok Sabha
- People
- Members of the legislative council
S18. Ans: [A] Elected members of legislative assemblies of the states
Q19. A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval
- Within 1 month
- Within 2 months
- Within 6 months
- Within 1 year
S19.Ans: [A] Within 1 month
Q20. Which of the following authority is elected on the basis of proportional representation in India?
- Prime Minister
- President
- Governor
- Lok Sabha Speaker
S20. Ans: [B] President
Q21. Which of the following is not provided by the constitution of India?
- Election Commission
- Finance Commission
- Public Service Commission
- Planning Commission
S21. Ans: [D] Planning Commission
Q22. Which of the following is not an essential element of a federal form of government?
- Written Constitution
- Independent Judiciary
- Division of Power
- Separation of Powers
S22. Ans: [D] Separation of Powers
Q23. Who recognizes the political parties in India?
- President of India
- Election Commission of India
- Ministry of Law and Justice
- Speaker of the Lok Sabha
S23.Ans: [B] Election Commission of India
Q24. According to Article 85 ( 1) of the Constitution of India, the Lok Sabha must meet at least how many times?
- Three times each year with no more than four months between sessions.
- At least once a year.
- Four times each year,
- Twice a year with no more than six months between sessions.
S24. Ans: [D] Twice a year with no more than six months between sessions.
Q25. Choose the correct statement stated in the Constitution of India :
- India, that is Bharat, shall be a Federation of States.
- India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
- India, that is Bharat, shall be a Quasi-federal State.
- India, that is Bharat, shall be a Unitary State.
S25. Ans: [B] India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
Q26. _________ can give the Union parliament power to make laws on matters included in the State list.
- Ministry of Defence
- Prime Minister’s Office
- Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Rajya Sabha
S26. Ans: [D] Rajya Sabha
Q27. In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from
- The French Constitution
- The Swiss Constitution
- The Constitution of United States of America
- The British Constitution
S27. Ans: [D] The British Constitution
Q28. Name the Constitutional Amendment Act that was passed to provide free and compulsory education of all children between 6 and 14 years of age.
- 86th Amendment Act.
- 84th Amendment Act.
- 83rd Amendment Act.
- 82nd Amendment Act.
S28. Ans: [A] 86th Amendment Act.
Q29. Which Constitutional Amendment Act discontinued the Anglo-Indian reserved seats in the Parliament and State legislatures?
- 104th Amendment Act.
- 103rd Amendment Act.
- 102nd Amendment Act.
- 101st Amendment Act.
S29. Ans: [A] 104th Amendment Act.
Q30. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is appointed by the
- Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- Prime Minister of India.
- President of India.
- Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
S30. Ans: [A] Speaker of the Lok Sabha.