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Which of the following Articles of the Indian
Constitution provides that there shall be a
Legislative Assembly for the National Capital
Territory of Delhi?
(a) Article 233AA (b) Article 231AA
(c) Article 239AA (d) Article 237AA

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Ans. (c) : Article 239 AA of the Indian Constitution
provides special provisions with respect to Delhi. The
NCT of Delhi came into existence by the 69th
Amendment Act, 1991.

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Which of the following Articles about
fundamental duties is related to the respect of
the National Anthem?
(a) Article 51A (a) (b) Article 51A (d)
(c) Article 51A (c) (d) Article 51A (b)

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Ans. (a) : Article 51A was not a part of the Constitution
of India 1950. It was inserted by the Constitution
(Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, and
subsequently amended by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth
Amendment) Act, 2002.
Article 51A (a):-It outlines the fundamental duty of
every citizen to abide by the Constitution and respect its
ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the
National Anthem. The National Anthem is a symbol of
national unity and integrity and must be respected by all
citizens.
Article 51A (d) of the Indian Constitution outlines the
fundamental duty of every citizen to defend the country
and render national service when called upon to do so.
Article 51A (c) of the Indian Constitution outlines the
fundamental duty of every citizen to uphold and protect
the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
Article 51A (b) of the Indian Constitution outlines the
fundamental duty of every citizen to cherish and follow
the noble ideals that inspired the freedom struggle.

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Which of the following articles of the
Constitution emphasizes on the fundamental
duty “to maintain and protect the sovereignty,
unity and integrity of India”?
(a) Article 51A (d) (b) Article 51A (c)
(c) Article 51A (f) (d) Article 51A (e)

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Ans. (b) : 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.
51A(c) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity,
and integrity of India;
51A(d) To defend the country and render national
service when called upon to do so;
51A(e) To promote harmony and the spirit of common
brotherhood amongst all the people of India
transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or
sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to
the dignity of women;
51A(f) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our
composite culture

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Which of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India provides protection to
persons arrested or detained under the
preventive detention law?
(a) Article 22 (b) Article 25
(c) Article 19 (d) Article 26

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Ans. (a) : Article 22 grants protection to persons who
are arrested or detained. Article 22 has two parts – the
first part deals with the cases of ordinary law and the
second part deals with the cases of preventive detention
law.

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Clause k of Article 51A “who is a parent or
guardian to provide opportunities for
education to his child or, as the case may be,
ward between the age of _____ years” was
added by the 86th Constitution Amendment
Act 2002.
(a) 6 to 14 years (b) 7 to 18 years
(c) 5 to 15 years (d) 1 to 15 years

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Ans. (a) : The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
provided the Right to Education as a fundamental right
in part III of the Constitution in 2002. This act was
inserted in Article 21A that made the Right to
Education a fundamental right for children between 6 to
14 years. In addition, this act amended article 51A
where it inserted a fundamental duty on each and every
parent or guardian. A clause was added to Article 51A
that states “who is a parent or guardian to provide
opportunities for education to his child or, as the case
may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen
years.”

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Which of the following articles of the Indian
Constitution guarantees equality of
opportunity in matters of public employment?
(a) Article 16 (b) Article 45
(c) Article 35 (d) Article 21

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Ans. (a) : Article 16 of the Indian Constitution
guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public
employment.

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According to which article of the Indian
Constitution, population census is a Union
subject?
(a) Article 154 (b) Article 246
(c) Article 79 (d) Article 280

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Ans. (b) : article 246 states Subject-matter of laws
made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States.
This article states that the three list viz Union, state and
concurrent list The population census is a Union subject
under Article 246 of India Constitution. It is listed at
serial number 69 of the seventh schedule of the
constitution.

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According to Article ………… in the Indian
Constitution, Governor appoints Chief Minister.
(a) 161 (b) 165 (c) 163 (d) 164

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Ans. (d) : According to Article 164 in the Indian
Constitution, The Chief Minister shall be appointed by
the governor and other ministers shall be appointed by
the governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. The
ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the
governor. The council of ministers shall be collectively
responsible to the legislative assembly of the state.

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Abolition of untouchability is mentioned in
which of the following articles of the
Constitution of India?
(a) Article 17 (b) Article 21
(c) Article 28 (d) Article 16

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Ans. (a): Article 17 of the Indian Constitution states
that untouchability has been abolished and its practice
in any form is forbidden.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals
with special provisions with respect to the
states of Maharashtra and Gujarat?
(a) Article 371 (b) Article 386
(c) Article 377 (d) Article 380

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Ans. (a) : Article No. - Subject-matter
• 371- Special provision with respect to the states of
Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• 371A- Special provision with respect to the state of
Nagaland
• 371B- Special provision with respect to the state of
Assam
• 371C- Special provision with respect to the state of
Manipur
• 371D- Special provisions with respect to the state of
Andhra Pradesh or the state of Telangana

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Article 371A deals with special provisions in
relation to which of the following states?
(a) Assam (b) Manipur
(c) Nagaland (d) Sikkim

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Ans. (c) : Nagaland is the north-eastern state of India.
Article 371 A of constitution of India deals with special
provisions in relation to Nagaland state of India.

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Article 323 of the Indian Constitution deals
with ___________.
(a) Functions of Public Service Commissions
(b) Reports of Public Service Commissions
(c) Power to expand the functions of Public
Service Commissions
(d) Expenses of Public Service Commissions

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Ans. (b) : Article 323 of the Indian Constitution deals
with the “Reports of Public Services Commissions.”
Public Services Commissions are constitutional bodies
established to conduct the recruitment and selection of
personnel for various government departments

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Originally, the Indian Constitution had
________ Articles.
(a) 395 (b) 375
(c) 385 (d) 365

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Ans. (a) : The Constitution of India originally had 395
articles, 22 parts and 8 schedules. Now, it has 448
articles, 25 parts and 12 schedules

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As per Article 172(2) ______ of a State shall
NOT be subject to dissolution.
(a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Legislative Council (d) Assembly

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Ans. (c) : As per Article 172(2) Legislative Council of a
State shall NOT be subject to dissolution.
Article 172(2) of the Constitution of India states:-“A
member holding office as a member of an Assembly
shall, unless the Assembly is sooner dissolved, continue
to hold office until immediately before the first meeting
of the Assembly elected next after the dissolution of the
Assembly.”

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Which article of the Indian Constitution states
that India that is Bharat shall be a ‘Union of
States’?
(a) Article 2 (b) Article 1
(c) Article 11 (d) Article 10

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Ans. (b) : Article one of the constitution says that India,
that is Bharat, shall be a union of states and the territory
of India consists of that of the states, union territories
specified in the First Schedule and other acquired
territories. This reveals the specialty of cooperative
federalism.

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Article one of the Indian Constitution, which
states that ‘India that is Bharat shall be a
Union of States’, mentions which of the
following features?
(a) Independence of the judiciary
(b) Secularism
(c) Parliamentary sovereignty
(d) Cooperative federalism

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Ans. (d) : Article one (1) of the Indian constitution,
which states that India that is bharat shall be a union of
states, this mentions the specialty of cooperative
federalism.

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Article 2 of the Indian Constitution related to:
(a) Entry or establishment of new states
(b) Change in the areas of existing states
(c) Change in the names of existing states
(d) Name and territory of the Union

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Ans. (a) : Article 2 empowers the Parliament to ‘admit
into the Union of India, or establish, new states on such
terms and conditions as it thinks fit’. Thus, Article 2
grants two powers to the Parliament: (a) The power to
admit into the Union of India new states; and (b) the
Power to establish new states.
Articles - Deals with
Article 1 - Name and territory of the Union.
Article 3- Formation of new states and alteration of
areas, boundaries or names of existing states

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Which articles of the Indian Constitution
related to the executive of the Union?
(a) Articles 112 to 118 (b) Articles 52 to 78
(c) Articles 38 to 50 (d) Articles 80 to 86

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Ans. (b): Union Executive (Article 52-78)- The union
executive of Indian polity is a part of the political
executive, that comprises three important posts
• President (Article 52-62)
• Prime Minister & Council of Ministers (Article 74-75
& Article 78)
• Attorney-General of India (Article 76)

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Article ______ of the Constitution of India
deals with freedom to manage religious affairs.
(a) 21 (b) 26
(c) 51 (d) 56

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Ans. (b) : Article 26 of the Constitution of India deals
with freedom to manage religious affairs.

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Which Article of the Constitution of India
declares that laws inconsistent with Part III
before the commencement of the Constitution
of India, 1950, are void?
(a) 10 (b) 17
(c) 13 (d) 19

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Ans. (c) : Article 13 of the Constitution of India
declares that laws inconsistent with Part III before the
commencement of the Constitution of India, 1950, are
void.

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Article ______ of the Indian Constitution states
that ‘there shall be a Commission for the
socially and educationally backward classes to
be known as the National Commission for
Backward Classes’.
(a) 124A (1) (b) 243S (1)
(c) 243Y (1) (d) 338B (1)

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Ans. (d) Article 338B (1) of the Indian Constitution
states that ‘there shall be a Commission for the socially
and educationally backward classes to be known as the
National Commission for Backward Classes’.

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In which of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India is right to property
mentioned?
(a) Article 300 A (b) Article 301 B
(c) Article 300 B (d) Article 301 A

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Ans. (a) : In Article 300A of the Constitution of India is
right to property mentioned. The right to property is one
of the most controversial human rights both in terms of
its existence and interpretation. The constitution
originally provided for the right to property under
Article 19 and 31. Article 19 provides the right of all
citizens to acquire, hold and dispose of the property.
Article 31 provides that “No person shall be deprived of
his property except by authority law. “A new provision,
Article 300A was added to the constitution that “no
person shall be deprived of his property except by
authority of law”

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Which of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India states that ‘The
President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of
a State, shall not be answerable to any court
for the exercise and performance of the powers
and duties of his office’?
(a) Article 352 (b) Article 384
(c) Article 361 (d) Article 396

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Ans. (c) : Article 361 of the Constitution of India
states that ‘The President, or the Governor or
Rajpramukh of a State, shall not be answerable to any
court for the exercise and performance of the powers
and duties of his office’

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According to which of the following Articles of
the Constitution of India shall a Money Bill
NOT be introduced in the Council of States?
(a) Article 354 (b) Article 109
(c) Article 298 (d) Article 193

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Ans. (b) : As per the first provision of Article 109 a
Money Bill shall not be introduced in Council of States.
After a Money Bill has been passed by the House of
People it shall be transmitted to the Council of States
for its recommendations and the Council of States shall
within a period of fourteen days from the date of its
receipt of the Bill return the Bill to the House of People
with its recommendations and House of People may
thereupon either accept or reject all or any of the
recommendations of the Council of States.

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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India defines for a separate secretarial staff for each House of the Parliament? (a) Article 34 (b) Article 98 (c) Article 155 (d) Article 123
Ans. (b) : Article 98 of the Constitution of India defines for a separate secretariat staff for each House of the Parliament. In Article 155, "The Governor of a state shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal." Article 123 of the Constitution - "Power of President to Promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament".
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According to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India shall a Money Bill not be introduced in a Legislative Council? (a) Article 333 (b) Article 198 (c) Article 189 (d) Article 451
Ans. (b) : Article 198 of the Indian Constitution envisaged that , "A Money Bill shall not be introduced in a Legistative Council. It can be presented in the Legislative Assembly only.
27
Article 300A of the constitution of India deals with: (a) Financial emergency (b) All-India services (c) Right to education (d) Right to property
Ans. (d) : Article 300A of the Indian Constitution deals with the "Right to Property". Earlier the right was included in Part III i.e. "Fundamental Right of Constitution", but later on with the help of 44th Constitutional Amendment it was shifted to its current article.
28
Which of the following Articles is related to the privileges of Members of Parliament? (a) Article 105 (b) Article 170 (c) Article 194 (d) Article 129
Ans. (a) : Article 105 deals with the power privileges and immunities of members of either House of Parliament and of its members and committee, there shall be freedom of speech in parliament. No action can be taken against them for this but no comment can be made against the judges. It is right to punish a person who violates parliament or its special rights.
29
As per Article 112(1) of the Constitution of India, who among the following is assigned with the responsibility to ensure that the 'annual statement of expenditure' is laid before both the Houses of Parliament? (a) Prime Minister (b) Vice President (c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (d) President
Ans. (d) : According to Article 112 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the House of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the government of India for that year. This part is referred as the Annual Financial Statement. The President also has control over India's Contingency Fund
30
Which Article says that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every state shall be on the basis of adult suffrage? (a) Article 301 (b) Article 326 (c) Article 261 (d) Article 300
Ans. (b) : Elections for the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly of each state under article 326 of Part XV of Indian Constitution will be on the basis of universal adult suffrage. Thus, every person who is a citizen of India and has completed the age of 18 years gets the right to vote in the election. The voting age has been reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment 1988.
31
Which article of the Constitution of India empowers a state Governor to promulgate an ordinance? (a) Article 251 (b) Article 166 (c) Article 213 (d) Article 100
Ans. (c) : The article 213 has provisions related to ordinance making power of Governor. The same power of President is derived from article 123.
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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (a) Article 79 - Supreme Court (b) Article 114 - Appropriation Bill (c) Article 280 - Finance Commission (d) Article 312 - All India Services
Ans. (a) : The given option is as follows. Article 79 – Formation of Parliament Article 114 – Appropriation Bills Article 124 – Establishment and Formation of Supreme Court. Article 280 – Finance Commission Article 312 – All India Services.
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What does Section 124A of Indian Penal Code deals with? (a) Atrocity against women (b) Sedition (c) Crime for demanding dowry (d) Atrocity against SC/ST
Ans : (b) Section 124 A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with sedition which was drafted by Thomas Babington Macaulay and included in the IPC in 1870. It states that whose ever words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings, or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites, or attempts to excite, disaffection towards the government established by law in India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added or with fine.
34
Which article of the Constitution deals with money bills ? (a) Article 110 (b) Article 120 (c) Article 130 (d) Article 100
Ans : (a) In the Constitution of India Article 110 deals with money bill. There are few provisions for a bill to be deemed as a money bill. The provisions that make a bill a money bill in India are as follows. (a) The imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any taxes. (b) The regulation of the borrowing of money by the union government. (c) The custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India, the payment of money into or the withdrawal of money from any such fund. (d) The appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India. (e) Declaration of any expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or increasing the amount of any such expenditure. (f) The receipt of money, on account of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Public Account of India or the authority or issue of such money, or the audit of the accounts of the union or of a state. (g) Any matter incidental to any of the matters specified above. Constitution gives power to the Lok Sabha speaker under Article 110 (3) to take a final call of any question arises whether a bill is a money bill or not.
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Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article_________. (a) Article 368 (b) Article 345 (c) Article 351 (d) Article 333
Ans : (a) Article 368 of Part XX of the Indian Constitution provides two types of amendments. 1. By a special majority of parliament. 2. By a special majority along with ratification by half of the total states
36
Article_____of the Constitution of India lays down the process for introducing changes in the Constitution. (a) 342 (b) 351 (c) 374 (d) 368
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question.
37
Article 134A of Indian Constitution for appeal to the Supreme Court” deals with? (a) the State Government (b) the Union Government (c) the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizen (d) the Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans : (b) Article 134 (A) which is related to the Chapter of Union Judiciary under Part-V of the Constitution deals with subject matters of Union Government or machinery. This article contains provisions with respect to certificate for appeal to Supreme Court by High Court under appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
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Article 228 of the Indian Constitution “transfer of certain cases to High Court” deals with? (a) the Directive Principles of State Policy (b) the State Government (c) the Union Government (d) the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizen
Ans : (b) Article 228 of the Indian Constitution which is related to the chapter of High Courts in states under Part VI of the Constitution deals with subject-matters of state government or machinery. This article contains provisions with respect to transfer of certain cases to High Court.
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Article 173 of the Indian Constitution “Qualification for membership of the State Legislature” deals with? (a) The Directive Principles of State Policy (b) The State Government (c) The Union Government (d) The Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizen
Ans : (b) Article 173 is mentioned under Part VI of the Constitution of India that deals with subject matters of state government. It mentions qualifications required for membership of state legislature
40
Article 187 of the Indian Constitution “Secretariat of State Legislature” deals with? (a) The State Government (b) The Directive Principles of State Policy (c) The Union Government (d) The Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizen
Ans : (a) Article 187 of Constitution of India is related to chapter of State Legislative under Part VI, deals with subject matter of state government. As per the provision of this article, each house of legislature of state shall have a separate secretarial staff.
41
Article 27 of the Indian Constitution “Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion” deals with? (a) The Union Government (b) The State Government (c) The Directive Principles of State Policy (d) The Fundamental Rights
Ans : (d) The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India. This is enshrined in Articles 25 to 28. According to Article 27 of the constitution, states that 'there can be no taxes the proceeds of which are directly used for the promotion and/or maintenance of any particular religion/religion denomination'. This article deals with the fundamental rights of Indian citizen.
42
Under which Article is the Union Public Service Commission of India established? (a) Article 315 (b) Article 250 (c) Article 300 (d) Article 52
Ans : (a) Article 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the Constitution titled as services under the Union and the States provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state. Accordingly as per Article 315 at Union level Union Public Service Commissions is envisaged by it.
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Article 222 of the Indian Constitution “Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another” deals with? (a) The Directive Principles of State Policy (b) The Union Government (c) The State Government (d) The Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizen
Ans : (b) Article 222 deals with Part VI of the constitution which is related to subject matter of state government. According to Article 222, President may after consultation with Chief Justice of India transfer a Judge from one High Court to another High Court in India
44
Article 211 of the Indian Constitution ''Restriction on discussion in the Legislature'' deals with : (a) The Directive Principles of State Policy (b) The Union Government (c) The Fundamental Rights of the Indian Citizen (d) The State Government
Ans : (d) Article 211 of constitution which is related to the chapter of State Legislature under Part VI of the Indian Constitution deals with subject matters of state government. The provisions of this article restricts the legislature of a state to discuss, conduct of any judge of Supreme Court or of a High Court in discharge of his duties.
45
The Prime Minister and the other Ministers of the Indian Union are appointed by the President under ––––– of the Constitution of India. (a) Article 85 (b) Article 70 (c) Article 79 (d) Article 75
Ans : (d) According to the Indian Constitution article 75, the Prime Minister will be appointed by the President of India. After that the other ministers will be appointed by President on the advice of the Prime Minister. According to 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 the number of ministers including Prime Minister in Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of capacity of Lok Sabha.
46
The Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service are deemed to be services created by the Parliament under : (a) Article 301 (b) Article 312 (c) Article 307 (d) Article 292
Ans : (b) The article 312 of the Indian Constitution accounts for the genesis of the All Indian Service if the Rajya Sabha supported by not less than two thirds of the member present and voting passes a resolution establishing all India services the parliament by law may provide for the same. Indian Administrative Services, Indian Forest Services and Indian Police Services are created under article 312(2) of the Indian Constitution.
47
What allows the government to meet the expenses of administration until the new parliament passes the Budget for the whole year? (a) Vote-on-adjustment (b) Voice vote (c) Vote-on-account (d) Electronic vote
Ans : (c) The article 116 of the Indian Constitution contains provisions of Vote-on-account. Vote on account is the interim permission of the parliament to government to spend money. If in any financial year, it is not possible for the government to pass a budget at the end of that particular financial year then the Lok Sabha takes out an advance from the Consolidated Fund of India and that is known as vote on account. Normally vote on account is taken for two months only. It is equal to the one sixth of estimated expenditure for the entire year under various demands for grants.
48
Article ___ of the constitution of India gives the Election Commission the power to supervise elections to the Parliament and state legislatures. (a) 314 (b) 341 (c) 342 (d) 324
Ans. (d) : Part XV of the Indian Constitution from article 324-329 deals with the provisions related to election. Article 324 in the Indian Constitution gives power to the Election Commission to direct control, and conduct election to all parliament, state legislative and elections of President and Vice President also conducted by Election Commission.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the watchdog of free and fair elections in the country and ______ of the Constitution of India provides for its establishment. (a) Article 356 (b) Article 324 (c) Article 352 (d) Article 301
Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
50
Which of the following Articles is related to Jammu & Kashmir state of India? (a) Article 378 (b) Article 374 (c) Article 370 (d) Article 366
Ans. (c) : Article 370 of the Indian constitution gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a region located in the northern part of Indian subcontinent which was administered by India as a state from 1954 to 31 October 2019, conferring it with the power to have a separate constitution, a state flag and autonomy over the internal administration of the state.
51
The recently revoked 'Article 370' is associated with which of these states of India ? (a) Kashmir (b) Assam (c) Sikkim (d) Nagaland
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
52
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was formed by insertion of Article ––––– in the Constitution of India (a) 328B (b) 328A (c) 338A (d) 338B
Ans. (d) : The National Commission for Backward Classes was established on 14th August 1993 by insertion of article 338(B) in the Indian Constitution.
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According to which article of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers will be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha? (a) Article 302 (b) Article 35 (c) Article 75 (d) Article 29
Ans. (c) : "The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha", is described in Article 75 of the Indian Constituton.
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Article _____ of the Constitution of India deals with provisions related to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. (a) 244(2) (b) 222(2) (c) 244(1) (d) 222(1)
Ans. (c) : Provisions related to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes is define under article 244(1).