Which committee recommended Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions? (A) Ashok Mehta Committee (B) G.V.K. Rao Committee (C) L.M. Singhvi Committee (D) Balwantrai Mehta Committee Answer: (C)
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha? (A) Article 80 (B) Article 81 (C) Article 82 (D) Article 83 Answer: (B)
Who presides over a joint sitting of Parliament? (A) President (B) Vice-President (C) Speaker of Lok Sabha (D) Prime Minister Answer: (C)
Which writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court to quash its order? (A) Prohibition (B) Certiorari (C) Mandamus (D) Habeas Corpus Answer: (B)
The provision of reservation in promotion for SCs and STs was added by which Amendment? (A) 75th (B) 76th (C) 77th (D) 78th Answer: (C)
Which one of the following Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even during Emergency? (A) Right to freedom of speech (B) Right to assemble (C) Protection in respect of conviction (D) Right to form associations Answer: (C)
Who was the first Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? (A) Justice Ranganath Misra (B) Justice A.S. Anand (C) Justice Venkatachaliah (D) Justice J.S. Verma Answer: (A)
Which body can recommend the creation of new All India Services? (A) Parliament (B) President (C) Rajya Sabha (D) UPSC Answer: (C)
How long can the Rajya Sabha delay a Money Bill? (A) 14 days (B) 1 month (C) 3 months (D) Cannot delay Answer: (A)
Which Article relates to the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? (A) Article 15 (B) Article 16 (C) Article 46 (D) Article 48 Answer: (C)
The Constitution provides for how many types of Writs? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6 Answer: (C)
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with elections? (A) Part XV (B) Part XVI (C) Part XVII (D) Part XVIII Answer: (A)
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Election Commission? (A) Preparing electoral rolls (B) Conducting elections (C) Appointing judges (D) Granting recognition to political parties Answer: (C)
The institution of Lokayukta was first created in – (A) Maharashtra (B) Gujarat (C) Rajasthan (D) Karnataka Answer: (D)
Which Amendment Act included Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali in the 8th Schedule? (A) 91st (B) 92nd (C) 93rd (D) 94th Answer: (B)
The maximum duration of President’s rule in a state can be – (A) 1 year (B) 2 years (C) 3 years (D) 5 years Answer: (C)
Which committee suggested reforms in the criminal justice system? (A) Vohra Committee (B) Malimath Committee (C) Punchhi Committee (D) NITI Aayog Panel Answer: (B)
Which Article of the Constitution is related to the Uniform Civil Code? (A) Article 44 (B) Article 45 (C) Article 46 (D) Article 47 Answer: (A)
Which Amendment Act created the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council? (A) 100th (B) 101st (C) 102nd (D) 103rd Answer: (B)
The National Emergency must be approved by Parliament within – (A) 30 days (B) 60 days (C) 90 days (D) 1 year Answer: (B)
The Supreme Court of India came into being on – (A) 15 August 1947 (B) 26 November 1949 (C) 26 January 1950 (D) 28 January 1950 Answer: (D)
The Public Accounts Committee consists of – (A) Only Lok Sabha members (B) Only Rajya Sabha members (C) Members of both Houses (D) Ministers and MPs Answer: (C)
Which part of the Constitution mentions Official Languages? (A) Part XVII (B) Part XVIII (C) Part XIX (D) Part XX Answer: (A)
The power of judicial review in India is derived from – (A) British Constitution (B) American Constitution (C) Canadian Constitution (D) French Constitution Answer: (B)
What is the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner? (A) 5 years or till age 65 (B) 6 years or till age 65 (C) 4 years or till age 65 (D) No fixed term Answer: (B)
Which article deals with protection against double jeopardy? (A) Article 20 (B) Article 21 (C) Article 22 (D) Article 23 Answer: (A)
Which part of the Constitution is inspired by the Directive Principles of Irish Constitution? (A) Part I (B) Part III (C) Part IV (D) Part IVA Answer: (C)
Which Article provides special status to Delhi (National Capital Territory)? (A) Article 239 (B) Article 239AA (C) Article 239A (D) Article 240 Answer: (B)
Which Article is related to the composition of the Council of States? (A) Article 79 (B) Article 80 (C) Article 81 (D) Article 82 Answer: (B)
How many times has the Financial Emergency been declared in India? (A) Never (B) Once (C) Twice (D) Thrice Answer: (A)
The idea of a ‘Welfare State’ is enshrined in – (A) Fundamental Rights (B) Preamble (C) Directive Principles of State Policy (D) Fundamental Duties Answer: (C)
The Sarkaria Commission was set up to examine – (A) Electoral reforms (B) Panchayati Raj (C) Centre-State relations (D) Planning process Answer: (C)
Which House cannot be dissolved? (A) Lok Sabha (B) Rajya Sabha (C) State Legislative Assembly (D) State Legislative Council Answer: (B)
What is the term of office of the Advocate General of a State? (A) 3 years (B) 5 years (C) 6 years (D) No fixed term Answer: (D)
Who acts as the link between the President and the Cabinet? (A) Cabinet Secretary (B) Speaker (C) Prime Minister (D) Home Minister Answer: (C)
Which language is not in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution? (A) Tulu (B) Bodo (C) Dogri (D) Maithili Answer: (A)
Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? (A) Sukumar Sen (B) T.N. Seshan (C) K.V.K. Sundaram (D) G.V. Mavalankar Answer: (A)
Which amendment made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right? (A) 84th (B) 85th (C) 86th (D) 87th Answer: (C)
Which writ is known as ‘We command’? (A) Habeas Corpus (B) Mandamus (C) Certiorari (D) Quo Warranto Answer: (B)
The power of the High Courts to issue writs is under – (A) Article 32 (B) Article 226 (C) Article 227 (D) Article 228 Answer: (B)
The Union Budget is presented by – (A) Prime Minister (B) President (C) Finance Minister (D) RBI Governor Answer: (C)
The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of – (A) Prime Minister (B) President (C) Chief Justice (D) Parliament Answer: (B)
Which is the only Fundamental Right that cannot be suspended during an emergency? (A) Article 15 (B) Article 19 (C) Article 20 (D) Article 22 Answer: (C)
Which commission recommended restructuring of Centre-State relations in 2010? (A) Sarkaria Commission (B) Punchhi Commission (C) NITI Aayog (D) Law Commission Answer: (B)
Which Indian body resolves disputes between States and the Centre? (A) Parliament (B) Supreme Court (C) President (D) NITI Aayog Answer: (B)
Which of the following is not mentioned in the Preamble? (A) Justice (B) Dignity (C) Equality (D) Democracy Answer: (B)
Which article provides the composition of the Union Council of Ministers? (A) Article 74 (B) Article 75 (C) Article 76 (D) Article 77 Answer: (B)
The term ‘State’ includes – (A) Government (B) Parliament (C) Local bodies (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister? (A) Attorney General (B) Speaker (C) Leader of Opposition (D) Chief Justice of India Answer: (C)
Which article declares the Indian Constitution as the supreme law? (A) Article 12 (B) Article 13 (C) Article 368 (D) Preamble Answer: (B)