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7. Who among the following gave Sol. The Indian Parliament consists of The
monistic theory of sovereignty? President, the Council of States (Rajya
A. Austin B. Darwin Sabha) and The House of the People (Lok
C. Aristotle D. Marx Sabha). The President is the head of the
Ans. A state and has the power to summon and
Sol. Monistic theory of sovereignty was prorogue either House of Parliament.
given by Austin. According to himin every Loksabha consists of representatives of
society there exists an authority which is people elected through direct election and
absolute, unlimited and indivisible and to Rajya Sabha consists of representatives
which a large mass of citizen show of a state through indirect election.
compliance. The authority is powerful due Hence, all are constituents of Indian
to wealth and peer group. Parliament.
8. Who administers the oath of the 11. Which of the following has the
President of India? supreme command of the Indian Defence
A. Govern or General of India Forces?
B. Chief Justice of India A. Prime Minister of India
C. Prime Minister of India B. Defence Minister of India
D. Vice President of India C. Council of Ministers of India
Ans. B D. President of India
Sol. Chief justice of India administers the Ans. D
oath to the President of India and in his Sol. The supreme command of the Indian
absence the senior most judge of Defence forces, rests with the president
Supreme Court administers the oath to of India as mentioned in the article 53 of
the president to preserve, protect and the Indian constitution. However such
defend the constitution of India and serve power of the president is nominal and the
for the well being of India. real power rests with the Prime minister
headed by the council of minister as
9. Who among the following is the mentioned in Article 74.
executive head of India?
A. Prime Minister 12. Anti-defection law is given in which
B. President schedule of Indian constitution?
C. Cabinet Secretary A. Second Schedule
D. Finance Secretary B. Tenth Schedule
Ans. B C. Third Schedule
Sol. President is the executive head D. Fourth Schedule
of India. Ans. B
He is responsible for enforcing the Sol. Anti-defection law is mentioned
decrees issued by Supreme Court and under 10th schedule of the Indian
performing his other duties on aid and Constitution and was a 52nd amendment.
advice of Council of ministers and he has This law ensured to check the
to veto all the bills before they become an opportunism of the legislatures and
act. aimed to give stability to the
parliamentary from of government.
10. Which of the following are
constituents of Indian Parliament? 13. What is the literal meaning of
i. The President 'Certiorari'?
ii. The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) A. We command
iii. The House of the People (Lok Sabha) B. To have the body of
A. (ii) and (iii) B. (i) and (ii) C. To forbid
C. (i) and (iii) D. (i), (ii) and (iii) D. To be certified (or) to be informed
Ans. D
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Ans. D
Sol. 'Certiorari' means to be certified or 17. Fundamental duties are mentioned in
informed. In constitutional terms it is a which of the following part of Indian
writ issued by Supreme Court or high Constitution?
court to review a case tried in lower court. A. Part II B. Part III
It is used to quash a decision after the C. Part V D. Part IV A
decision is taken by a lower tribunal Ans. D
against the acts or proceedings of a Sol. Fundamental duties are mentioned in
judicial or quasi-judicial body as the part IV A of Indian Constitution. On the
decision has been incomplete or there has basis of the recommendations of Swaran
been some error of law. Singh Committee, these duties were
included in the Constitution under Article
14. Who appoints Governor of a state in 51A of part IV A by the 42nd
India? Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. It
A. Prime Minister of India emphasizes on the responsibilities of
B. Council of Minister Indian citizens in maintaining unity,
C. Judge of Supreme Court integrity, Sovereignty, brotherhood and
D. President of India so on.
Ans. D
Sol. Governor is the constitutional head 18. What is the minimum age for
for each state and is appointed by the becoming a Governor of state in India?
President of India on aid and advice of A. 30 years B. 25 years
council of ministers and Chief Minister of C. 35 years D. 45 years
the state for a term of 5 years. Ans. C
Sol. Governor is the constitutional head
15. Which article of Indian constitution of each state appointed by the president
has the provision for National for a term of 5 years. To become a
Emergency? governor a person should be a citizen of
A. Article 350 B. Article 352 India, be at least 35 years of age, should
C. Article 312 D. Article 280 not be a member of the either house of
Ans. B the parliament or house of the state
Sol. Article 352 of Indian constitution has legislature and he should not hold any
the provision for National Emergency. other office of profit.
The article gives power to the President
to declare emergency on grounds of War, 19. Under which article, President of India
External Aggression and Armed can proclaim financial emergency?
Rebellion. It leads to suspension of A. Article 32 B. Article 349
fundamental rights except under article C. Article 360 D. Article 355
20 and 21. Ans. C
Sol. Financial emergency (Article 360):
16. Who among the following is not a Article360 states that a situation has
member of any of the two houses of our arisen whereby the financial stability or
country? credit of India or any part of thereof is
A. Prime Minister B. Finance Minister threatened, President may declare a state
C. President D. Railway Minister of financial emergency. A proclamation
Ans. C issued under Article 360 will remain in
Sol. President is not a member of any of force for two months unless before the
the two houses of our country. He is the expiry of the period it is approved by both
constitutional head of the state and a part the Houses of the Parliament. OnceOnce
of parliament in which he has the power approved it remains in force till revoked
to summon both the houses of parliament by the President.
and dissolve the lower house.
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20. Under which article, President of India the power of the Supreme Court and High
can proclaim constitutional emergency? Courts to pronounce upon the
A. Article 32 B. Article 349 constitutional validity of laws. It laid down
C. Article 356 D. Article 360 the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens
Ans. C to the nation. This amendment brought
Sol. Under Article 356, President of about the most widespread changes to
India can proclaim constitutional the Constitution in its history, and is
emergency. The state’s government sometimes called a "mini-Constitution" or
issues the proclamation, after obtaining the "Constitution of Indira".
the consent of the president of India. If it
is not possible to revoke Governor's rule 23. Which of the following is justiciable in
within six months of imposition, the nature?
President's Rule under Article 356 of the A. Fundamental Duties
Indian Constitution is imposed while B. Directive principles of state policy
article 349 deals with Special procedure C. Fundamental Rights
for enactment of certain laws relating to D. None of these
language. Article 360deals with financial Ans. C
emergency and article 32gives power to Sol. The Directive Principles of State
supreme court to issue a writ to protect Policy, embodied in Part IV of the
the fundamental right of any individual. constitution, constitute directions given
to the central and state governments to
21. How many members of upper house guide the establishment of a society in
(Rajya Sabha) can be nominated by the country. According to the
President of India? constitution, the government should keep
A. 10 B. 12 them in mind while framing laws. These
C. 14 D. 16 are non-justiciable in nature because
Ans. B they are not enforceable by the courts for
Sol. 12 members of upper house (Rajya their violation.
Sabha) can be nominated by President of Fundamental Duties are not legally
India. The Rajya Sabha or Council of Justiciable, but server as moral
States is the upper house of the responsibilities of the Citizen.
Parliament of India. Membership of Fundamental Rights are justiciable
Rajya Sabha is limited by the because when any of the right is violated,
Constitution to a maximum of 250 the aggrieved individual can move to the
members, and current laws have courts for their enforcements
provision for 245 members.
24. Which of the following right has been
22. Which of the following Amendments removed from fundamental rights and
is also known as the 'Mini Constitution' of converted to a simple legal right?
India? A. Right to life and personal liberty
A. 7th Amendment B. 42nd Amendment B. Right to property
C. 44th Amendment D. 74th Amendment C. Right to education
Ans. B D. Right to freedom of religion
Sol. The Forty-second Amendment of the Ans. B
Constitute of India which is officially Sol. Right to property has been removed
known as the Constitute Act, 1976 was from fundamental rights and converted to
enacted during the Emergency (25 June a simple legal right. The 44th amendment
1975 – 21 March 1977) by the Indian of 1978 removed the fundamental right
National Congress government headed by to acquire, hold and dispose of property
Indira Gandhi. It is regarded as the most due to turmoil relating to property rights.
controversial constitutional amendment
in Indian history. It attempted to reduce
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25. Which of the following does not come C. United States of America
under Fundamental Duty? D. Bangladesh
A. To safe guard public property Ans. A
B. To protect & improve the natural environment Sol. United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
C. To promote harmony and Israel does not have a written
D. To protect freedom of speech & expression Constitution. The unwritten constitution
Ans. D are those processes of our government
Sol. To protect freedom of speech and that are considered an essential part of
expression does not come under the system yet they are not actually
Fundamental Duty. Freedom of speech written in the Constitution.
and expression comes under fundamental
rights which are provided by the 29. In the Indian Parliamentary System,
constitution to the citizens of India. While 'Vote on Account' is valid for how many
fundamental duties are certain rules months (except the year of elections)?
which citizens should follow to safeguard A. 2 months B. 3 months
the nation sovereignty. C. 6 months D. 9 months
Ans. A
26. Comptroller and Auditor General of Sol. In the Indian Parliamentary System,
India is appointed for how many years? 'Vote on Account' is valid for 2 months. It
A. 2 B. 4 is an interim budget that is passed in the
C. 6 D. 5 parliament to acquire permission to incur
Ans. C expenditure for the time period till the
Sol. Comptroller and Auditor General of final budget is passed in the parliament.
India is appointed by the President of
India for a period of 6 years and can be 30. India has taken the concept of
removed from office in a manner and on 'Judicial Review' from which country's
grounds like Judge of a Supreme Court. constitution?
His duty is to check the accounts and A. United States B. United Kingdom
prepare audit reports for Union and C. Canada D. Ireland
States and other bodies prescribed in the Ans. A
Law enacted by the Parliament. Sol. It’s from the USA, that India has
taken the provision of judicial review and
27. Who is the custodian of Contingency subsequently has incorporated in its
Fund of India? constitution. This concept has added to
A. The Prime Minister the vitality of the Indian constitution by
B. Judge of Supreme Court enabling the judiciary to evaluate the
C. The President legislative work to check their
D. The Finance Minister compatibility with the constitutional
Ans. C provision and philosophy.
Sol. The president is the custodian of
Contingency Fund of India. 31. How many times a person can be
The Contingency Fund of India elected as the President of India?
established under Article 267 (1) of the A. One time B. Two times
Constitution with a corpus of 500 crores C. Three times D. No bar
placed at the disposal of the President to Ans. D
meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, Sol. A person can be elected as the
pending authorization by the Parliament. president of India any number of time as
reflected in Article 57. However, for
28. Which of the following country doesn't person to be keep on getting elected,
have a written Constitution? they must satisfy the eligibility condition
A. United Kingdom as listed in the Article 58 of the Indian
B. Australia constitution.
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parliament. Vice president of india is the Amendments of the Constitution and can
ex-officio chairman of Rajsabha, amend any provision of the Constitution.
presently chaired by Venkiah Naidu.
Rajya Sabha members are elected by 67. _________ elects the President and
state legislatures rather than directly the Vice President and removes judges of
through the electorate by single Supreme Court and High Court.
transferable vote method. A. Ministry of Defence
B. Lok Sabha
64. There are total _________ C. Prime Minister's Office
parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha D. Securities and Exchange Board of
constituency) in Uttarakhand. India
A. 14 B. 5 Ans. B
C. 80 D. 2 Sol. The president and Vice president of
Ans. B India are indirectly elected by an electoral
Sol. The total number of parliamentary college comprising Lok Sabha & Rajya
seats (lok sabha constituency) in Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies of
uttarakhand is 5. each of India's states and territories, who
Haridwar, nainital, almora, garwhal, themselves are all directly elected.
and tehri garwhal are the five
constituency. There are 3 members from 68. Which of the following Article/Articles
uttarkahad in the upper house of the cannot be suspended even during
parliament. emergency?
The number of the legislative assembly A. Article 19 B. Article 20 and 21
seats in the uttarakhand are 70. This C. Article 22 and 23 D. Article 24 and 25
states was founded on 8 November 2000 Ans. B
by separation from uttarpradesh. Sol. Articles 20 and 21 cannot be
suspended even during emergency.
65. "Naval, military and air force works" Article 20 deals with protection of certain
is listed in the __________ list given in rights of a person in case of conviction for
the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution an offence, such as immunity from double
of India. punishment, self-incrimination and ex
A. Union B. State post facto law. Article 21 deals with right
C. Global D. Concurrent to life and personal liberty.
Ans. A
Sol. "Naval, military and air force works" 69. How many fundamental Rights are
is listed in the union list given in the mentioned in Indian constitution?
Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of A. Five B. Six
India. There are three list, state list, C. Seven D. Eight
union list and concurrent list in the 7th Ans. B
schedule of the indian constitution. Sol. Six fundamental Rights are
mentioned in Indian constitution. They
66. ________ amends the Constitution. are
A. Ministry of Defence right to equality (article 14-18)
B. Prime Minister's Office right to freedom (article 19-22)
C. Parliament right against exploitation (article 23-
D. Securities and Exchange Board of 24)
India right to freedom of religion (article
Ans. C 25-28)
Sol. Parliament amends the Constitution. cultural and educational rights (article
It gives the power to Parliamentto dilute 29-30)
Fundamental Rights through right to constitutional remedies
(article 32)
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