QUESTIONS ON INDIAN POLITY
(01)
The Right to Education Act 2009,is not related to
[A] primary education
[B] quality of education
[C] free education
[D] higher education
Ans: [D]
Explanation:-
In pursuance of Article 21 , the means that every child has a right to
full time elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality in a
formal school which satisfies certain essential norms and standards. Some
important provisions of RTE are:
·
Right of children to free and compulsory education till
completion of elementary education in a neighbourhood school
·
It provides for appointment of appropriately trained
teachers, i.e. teachers with the requisite entry and academic qualifications
(quality of education)
[Ref: More Detail]
(02)
The chairman of the fourteenth Finance Commission in
India
[A] Dr. C. Rengarajan
[B] Shri. Vijay Kelkar
[C] Dr. A. M. Kushro
[D] Dr. Y. V. Reddy
Ans: [B]
Explanation: - Article 280 deals with Finance Commission;
Fist Chairman of Finance Commission: K. C. Neogy (1952 – 57); 14th Commission
Chairman is Mr. Y. V. Reddy covering the period of 2015 – 2020
The Commission submits it report to Parliament President, President lays it before both the Houses of
Parliament along with an explanatory memorandum as to the action taken on its
recommendations.
(03)
Indian Constitution established the parliamentary form of
Government on the model of
[A] Swiss model
[B] Canadian model
[C] American model
[D] British (Westminister) model
Ans: [D]
Explanation: - Borrowed featured from British:
i.
Parliamentary government
ii.
Rule of Law
iii.
Legislative procedure
iv.
Single citizenship
v.
Cabinet system
vi.
Prerogative writs
vii.
Parliamentary privileges and
viii.
Bicameralism
(04)
In which schedule of the Constitution the recognised 22
languages has been included?
[A] 6th Schedule
[B] 7th Schedule
[C] 8th Schedule
[D] 9th Schedule
Ans: [C]
(05)
Which of the following is not included in the State list
in the Constitution of India?
[A] Police
[B] Public order
[C] Prisons
[D] Criminal procedure code
Ans: [D]
Explanation: - Criminal Procedure code is in the Union List Concurrent List. Union List:
100 items; State List: 61 items (initially, there were 66 items) and Concurrent List: 47 items
(06)
The idea that Indians should have a constituent Assembly
to frame a Constitution of India was initiated by
[A] Rajendra Prasad
[B] M. N. Roy
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] B. R. Ambedkar
Ans: [B]
Explanation: - It was in 1934 that the idea of a Constituent
Assembly for India was pt forward for the first time by M. N. Roy (a pioneer of
communist movement in India).
In 1935, the Indian National Congress (INC), for the
first time, officially demanded a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constituent
Assembly of India.
In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru, on behalf of the INC declared
that, “the Constitution of free India must be framed, without outside
interference, by a Constituent Assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise”.
This demand was accepted in principle by the British Government in what is
known as the “August Offer” of 1940.
(07)
Which one of the following statement relating to
Executive Magistrate is not correct?
[A] Executive Magistrates are appointed by the State in
consultation with High Court
[B] Executive Magistrates are subordinate to the District
Magistrate
[C] Order made by an Executive Magistrate is not subject to
revisional jurisdiction of High Court
[D] Executive Magistrates are quasi - judicial
Ans: [A] {But cannot find reliable source}
(08)
Chairman of the First National Backward Class Commission
w as
[A] Kalka Kalekar
[B] Ygandhar
[C] John Mathai
[D] Madhu Dandavate
Ans: [A]
Explanation: - First Backward Classes Commission
was set up by a presidential order on Jan 29, 1953 under the chairmanship of
Kaka Kalelkar. It is also known as the First Backward Classes Commission, 1955
or the Kaka Kalelkar Commission.
National Commission for Backward Classes is an Indian
statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment established
on Aug 14, 1993. Present Chairman is Just Vangala Eshwaraiah.
(09)
The salary and allowances of the public prosecutors are
given by
[A] High court or Supreme court
[B] Central Government or State Governments
[C] District courts
[D] Magistrate courts
Ans: [B] {But cant find reliable source}
(10)
According to the 74th Constitution Amendment Act,
“Metropolitan Area” means
[A] An area having a population of 10 lakhs or more
[B] An area having a population of 5 lakhs
[C] An area having a population of below 5 lakhs
[D] An area having a population of below 3 lakhs
Ans: [A]
Explanation: - "Metropolitan area" means
an area having a population of ten lakhs or
more, comprised in one or more districts and consisting of two or more Municipalities or Panchayats or other
contiguous areas, specified by the
Governor by public notification to be a Metropolitan area for the purposes of this Part
(11)
The institution of Lokayukta was established first in
[A] Orissa
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
Ans: [D]
Explanation: - It must be noted that the
institution of Lokaykta was established first in Maharashtra in 1971. Although
Odisha had passed the ct in this regard in 1970, it came into force only in 1983.
(12)
Match the following:
Committee
|
Purpose
|
||
(a)
|
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
|
1.
|
Revitalisation of Panchayat Raj
Institutions
|
(b)
|
Ashok Mehta Committee
|
2.
|
Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
|
(c)
|
GVK Rao Committee
|
3.
|
Examine the working of community Development
programme
|
(d)
|
LM Singhvi Committee
|
4.
|
Strengthening the panchayat Raj Institutions
|
(a)
|
(b)
|
(c)
|
(d)
|
|
[A]
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
3
|
[B]
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
[C]
|
3
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
[D]
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
Ans: [C]
(13)
The Chairman and the members of UPSC can hold office for
six years or till the age of ____ whichever is earlier
[A] 65 years
[B] 62 years
[C] 60 years
[D] 58 years
Ans: [A]
Explanation: - The Chairman and the members of UPSC can
hold office for six years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.
However, they can relinquish their offices at any time by addressing their
resignation to the President; Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the
Constitution deals with UPSC (And also the State Service Commissions)
Note: The Chairman and the members of State Service Commission
can hold office for six years or till the age of 62 years whichever is earlier.
However, they can relinquish their offices at any time by addressing their
resignation to the Governor. Constitution makes a provision for the
establishment of a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more
States. While the UPSC and SPSC are created directly by the Constitution, a
JSPSC can be created b an act of Parliament on the request of the state legislatures
concerned. [The chairman and members of a JSPSC are appointed by the President]
(14)
The State Reorganisation Act was passed in
[A] October 1956
[B] June 1956
[C] November 1956
[D] July 1956
Ans: [C]
Explanation: - States Reorganisation Act was enacted
on Aug 31, 1956; came into effect on Nov 01, 1956
(15)
Setting up of Village Panchayats is associated with which
part of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Preamble
[B] Fundamental Rights
[C] Directive principles of State Policy
[D] Fundamental Duties
Ans: [C]
Explanation: - Article 40 (to organize villa endow them
with necessary powers and panchayats and authority to enable them to function as
units of self – government)
(16)
Which one of the following cases is not directly related
to Article 21 and provision of right to life in the Indian Constitution?
[A] A. K. Gopalan Vs. State of Madras
[B] Menaka Gandhi Vs. Union of India
[C] Express News Papers Vs. Union of India
[D] Pavement Dwellers Case
Ans: [C]
(17)
In India the fist proclamation of national emergency under
Article 352 was declared in the year
[A] 1961
[B] 1962
[C] 1965
[D] 1975
Ans: [B]
Explanation: -The first proclamation of National
Emergency was issued in Oct 1962 on account of Chinese aggression in the NEFA
(North East Frontier Agency – now Arunachal Pradesh) and was in force till Jan
1968. Hence, a fresh proclamation was not needed at the time of war against Pakistan
in 1965. Next time, it was declared in Dec 1971 (India –Pak war) and the third
emergency was declared in June 1975 when the second emergency was in operation. Both the proclamations revoked in March 1977.
(18)
According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, the
maximum limit of members in a Legislative Assembly is
[A] Not more than 500 and not less than 60 members
[B] Not more than 400 and not less than 50 members
[C] Not more than 300 and not less than 40 members
[D] Not more than 280 and not less than 30 members
Ans: [A]
Explanation: - Maximum strength fixed at 500 and
minimum strength fixed at 60. However, in the States of Arunachal Pradesh,
Sikkim and Goa the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram it is 40
and in case of Nagaland it is 46. [Also in the States of Sikkim and Nagaland, some
members are indirectly elected to Legislative Assemblies too]
(19)
The administrative vigilance division was created in 1955
by the
[A] Ministry of trade
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
Ans: [B]
(20)
Sarkaria Commission on centre – state relations was appointed
by the Government of India during
[A] 1973
[B] 1975
[C] 1983
[D] 1985
Ans: [C]
(21)
Which one of the following statement is not correct about
public interest litigation?
[A] Public interest litigation may be transferred to
appropriate High court.
[B] A petition in public interest litigation filed before
the Supreme court may not be transferred to an appropriate High court
[C] The letter in public interest litigation should be
addressed to the court and not to an individual Judge
[D] Public interest litigation is under the preview of
High court
Ans: [B]
(22)
Who was the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir in 1940?
[A] Karan Singh
[B] Maharaj Hari Singh
[C] Ram Ratan Singh
[D] Saran Singh
Ans: [B]
(23)
"An article without which the Indian Constitution
would be nullity. I would not refer to any other article except Article 32. It
is the very soul of the Constitution and the very heart of if. Who said it?
[A] Gandhiji
[B] B.R. Ambedkhar
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] M.N. Roy
Ans: [B]
(24)
The Maternity Benefits Act was enacted in the year
[A] 1961
[B] 1976
[C] 1978
[D] 1984
Ans: [A]
(25)
In our constitution, the provision relating to the
suspension of fundamental rights during the emergency provisions has been taken
from which country?
[A] England
[B] France
[C] USA
[D] Germany
Ans: [D]
(26)
Article 132 of the Indian Constitution deals with
[A] The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in
constitutional cases
[B] The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court from
High Court in civil cases
[C] Criminal appeals from High Courts to Supreme Court
[D] Special leave to appeal by Supreme Court
Ans: [B]
(27)
Which Amendment Act enabled Delhi and Pondicherry to vote
in the Presidential Elections?
[A] 70th Amendment Act
[B] 69th Amendment Act
[C] 64th Amendment Act
[D] 74th Amendment Act
Ans: [A]
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