Who was the first woman Chief Minister in India? (A) Sucheta Kripalani (B) Sarojini Naidu (C) Indira Gandhi (D) Vijayalakshmi Pandit Answer: (A)
The term ‘State’ has been defined in which Article of the Constitution? (A) Article 10 (B) Article 12 (C) Article 14 (D) Article 20 Answer: (B)
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Legislature? (A) Part IV (B) Part V (C) Part VI (D) Part VIII Answer: (B)
How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha? (A) 10 (B) 11 (C) 12 (D) 13 Answer: (C)
Which Article empowers the Parliament to make laws for Union Territories? (A) Article 239 (B) Article 240 (C) Article 241 (D) Article 242 Answer: (B)
The Constitution of India provides for how many types of emergencies? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 Answer: (B)
The concept of Fundamental Rights is borrowed from – (A) UK Constitution (B) US Constitution (C) Irish Constitution (D) Canadian Constitution Answer: (B)
Which constitutional authority can initiate a motion of impeachment against the President? (A) Lok Sabha (B) Rajya Sabha (C) Either House of Parliament (D) Supreme Court Answer: (C)
The procedure for amendment to the Constitution is laid down in – (A) Article 350 (B) Article 360 (C) Article 368 (D) Article 370 Answer: (C)
Which Article guarantees protection of interests of minorities? (A) Article 29 (B) Article 30 (C) Both A and B (D) Article 32 Answer: (C)
Which is the maximum number of seats in the Legislative Council of a state? (A) 1/2 of Assembly (B) 1/3 of Assembly (C) 1/4 of Assembly (D) 1/5 of Assembly Answer: (B)
Who is the head of the armed forces in India? (A) Defense Minister (B) Prime Minister (C) President (D) Chief of Defence Staff Answer: (C)
The three-language formula was recommended by – (A) Kothari Commission (B) Sarkaria Commission (C) Mandal Commission (D) Punchhi Commission Answer: (A)
Who among the following decides the number of judges in a High Court? (A) President (B) Chief Justice of India (C) State Governor (D) Parliament Answer: (A)
Which part of the Constitution deals with the Public Service Commissions? (A) Part XII (B) Part XIII (C) Part XIV (D) Part XV Answer: (C)
Which Constitutional Amendment included the Fundamental Duties? (A) 40th (B) 42nd (C) 44th (D) 52nd Answer: (B)
Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? (A) Promotion of international peace (B) Free and compulsory education (C) Equal pay for equal work (D) Right to Constitutional Remedies Answer: (D)
The President of India addresses his resignation letter to – (A) Prime Minister (B) Chief Justice of India (C) Vice-President (D) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer: (C)
Which Article empowers the Governor to grant pardons? (A) Article 72 (B) Article 161 (C) Article 163 (D) Article 164 Answer: (B)
How long can the President’s rule be extended beyond one year with Parliamentary approval? (A) 2 years (B) 3 years (C) 4 years (D) 5 years Answer: (B)
Which body is authorized to decide the disqualification of MPs due to defection? (A) Election Commission (B) President (C) Speaker or Chairman (D) Prime Minister Answer: (C)
Which article allows the President to promulgate an ordinance when Parliament is not in session? (A) Article 121 (B) Article 123 (C) Article 125 (D) Article 127 Answer: (B)
Which schedule of the Constitution lists the official languages? (A) 7th (B) 8th (C) 9th (D) 10th Answer: (B)
Which amendment added the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ to the Preamble? (A) 40th (B) 42nd (C) 44th (D) 52nd Answer: (B)
What is the minimum age to contest elections for Lok Sabha? (A) 18 years (B) 21 years (C) 25 years (D) 30 years Answer: (C)
The Finance Commission is constituted every – (A) 3 years (B) 5 years (C) 6 years (D) 10 years Answer: (B)
Which committee is known as the ‘watchdog of public purse’? (A) Estimates Committee (B) Public Accounts Committee (C) Business Advisory Committee (D) Finance Committee Answer: (B)
Which writ is issued by the court to release a person detained illegally? (A) Mandamus (B) Habeas Corpus (C) Prohibition (D) Certiorari Answer: (B)
Who among the following cannot be impeached? (A) President (B) Vice-President (C) Chief Justice (D) Governor Answer: (D)
The Right to Information Act came into force in the year – (A) 2002 (B) 2004 (C) 2005 (D) 2006 Answer: (C)
Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18? (A) 59th (B) 61st (C) 63rd (D) 65th Answer: (B)
Which Article of the Constitution provides for promotion of Hindi language? (A) Article 343 (B) Article 344 (C) Article 351 (D) Article 348 Answer: (C)
Which Article provides for the protection of interests of Scheduled Castes and Tribes? (A) Article 335 (B) Article 338 (C) Article 340 (D) Article 342 Answer: (A)
The National Integration Council was established in – (A) 1960 (B) 1962 (C) 1965 (D) 1970 Answer: (B)
Which Article relates to the establishment of a High Court in each state? (A) Article 214 (B) Article 215 (C) Article 216 (D) Article 217 Answer: (A)
The writ of ‘Quo Warranto’ is issued – (A) To release a detained person (B) To stop proceedings of lower court (C) To know under what authority a person holds office (D) To command performance of duty Answer: (C)
The first woman to preside over the Lok Sabha was – (A) Meira Kumar (B) Sumitra Mahajan (C) Sarojini Naidu (D) Sucheta Kripalani Answer: (A)
Which state was granted special powers under Article 371A? (A) Nagaland (B) Mizoram (C) Sikkim (D) Jammu & Kashmir Answer: (A)
The concurrent list contains subjects of – (A) National importance only (B) Local importance only (C) Common interest of both Union and States (D) Residuary subjects Answer: (C)
The Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of – (A) 3 months (B) 6 months (C) 1 year (D) 2 years Answer: (B)
Which fundamental right is protected under Article 19(1)(a)? (A) Right to Equality (B) Right to Education (C) Right to Freedom of Speech (D) Right to Life Answer: (C)
Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (A) M. A. Ayyangar (B) G. V. Mavalankar (C) N. Sanjeeva Reddy (D) Hukam Singh Answer: (B)
Which part of the Constitution deals with the State Government? (A) Part V (B) Part VI (C) Part VII (D) Part VIII Answer: (B)
What is the maximum tenure of the Rajya Sabha member? (A) 4 years (B) 5 years (C) 6 years (D) Till age 65 Answer: (C)
The concept of ‘Double Citizenship’ is not applicable in India because – (A) India is a federation (B) India follows single citizenship (C) It’s not allowed by Constitution (D) It is against the Preamble Answer: (B)
Which body is responsible for demarcating the boundaries of constituencies? (A) Parliament (B) Election Commission (C) Delimitation Commission (D) Supreme Court Answer: (C)
Which of the following is not a parliamentary committee? (A) Public Accounts Committee (B) Estimates Committee (C) Committee on Public Undertakings (D) Law Commission Answer: (D)
The function of the UPSC is mentioned in – (A) Article 315 (B) Article 320 (C) Article 321 (D) Article 323 Answer: (B)
Which Amendment Act is known for strengthening anti-defection law? (A) 91st (B) 93rd (C) 95th (D) 97th Answer: (A)
Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with disqualification on grounds of defection? (A) 8th (B) 9th (C) 10th (D) 11th Answer: (C)