Which House of Parliament is more powerful in case of a Money Bill? (A) Rajya Sabha (B) Lok Sabha (C) Both equal (D) Depends on President Answer: (B)
Who among the following can participate in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament but cannot vote? (A) President (B) Vice-President (C) Attorney General (D) Chief Justice Answer: (C)
Which of the following bodies is not a constitutional body? (A) UPSC (B) Election Commission (C) NITI Aayog (D) Finance Commission Answer: (C)
The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act gave constitutional status to – (A) Urban Local Bodies (B) Panchayati Raj Institutions (C) High Courts (D) Cooperative Societies Answer: (B)
In which schedule are the powers and functions of municipalities listed? (A) 10th (B) 11th (C) 12th (D) 9th Answer: (C)
Which Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years? (A) 42nd (B) 44th (C) 61st (D) 73rd Answer: (C)
Which Fundamental Right is guaranteed only to citizens? (A) Right to Life (B) Right to Equality (C) Right to Freedom of Speech (D) Right to Protection in Criminal Law Answer: (C)
The concept of ‘Single Citizenship’ in India is borrowed from – (A) USA (B) UK (C) Canada (D) Ireland Answer: (B)
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty? (A) To respect the Constitution (B) To protect national flag and anthem (C) To pay taxes (D) To uphold and protect sovereignty Answer: (C)
The Directive Principles of State Policy are – (A) Justiciable (B) Non-justiciable (C) Enforceable by court (D) Legally binding Answer: (B)
Which Article provides that the law declared by Supreme Court is binding on all courts? (A) Article 131 (B) Article 141 (C) Article 143 (D) Article 144 Answer: (B)
The minimum number of judges in a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is – (A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 7 (D) 9 Answer: (B)
The term of office of a judge of the Supreme Court is until – (A) 60 years (B) 62 years (C) 65 years (D) 70 years Answer: (C)
The Governor holds office – (A) During pleasure of President (B) For 5 years (C) For 6 years (D) Until next elections Answer: (A)
Which is the highest criminal court in a district? (A) District Magistrate (B) District and Sessions Court (C) Chief Judicial Magistrate (D) High Court Answer: (B)
Which part of the Constitution deals with the official language? (A) Part XIV (B) Part XVII (C) Part XV (D) Part XX Answer: (B)
The concept of Republic means – (A) King as head of state (B) Hereditary monarchy (C) Elected head of state (D) Rule by a religious leader Answer: (C)
The 11th Schedule of the Constitution is related to – (A) Urban Local Bodies (B) Panchayati Raj (C) Fundamental Rights (D) Directive Principles Answer: (B)
Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary system? (A) Separation of powers (B) Dual executive (C) Single executive (D) Presidential veto Answer: (B)
The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by – (A) President (B) Governor (C) Prime Minister (D) Home Minister Answer: (B)
Which Article empowers Parliament to legislate on matters in the State List during National Emergency? (A) Article 249 (B) Article 250 (C) Article 252 (D) Article 253 Answer: (B)
Which is not a condition for the proclamation of President’s Rule in a state? (A) Failure of constitutional machinery (B) Hung assembly (C) Demand from opposition (D) No budget passed Answer: (C)
Which schedule distributes powers between Union and States? (A) Sixth Schedule (B) Seventh Schedule (C) Eighth Schedule (D) Ninth Schedule Answer: (B)
Who can suspend Fundamental Rights during emergency? (A) Parliament (B) President (C) Prime Minister (D) Supreme Court Answer: (B)
Who can introduce a Constitutional Amendment Bill? (A) President only (B) Prime Minister only (C) Any Member of Parliament (D) Only Law Minister Answer: (C)
What is the maximum number of members in a Legislative Assembly? (A) 400 (B) 500 (C) 550 (D) 600 Answer: (B)
What is the minimum age for election to the Legislative Council? (A) 21 years (B) 25 years (C) 30 years (D) 35 years Answer: (C)
In India, a person can be a member of – (A) Both Houses of Parliament at the same time (B) Only one House at a time (C) No House at all (D) Rajya Sabha and Legislative Assembly simultaneously Answer: (B)
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of – (A) Lok Sabha (B) Rajya Sabha (C) Planning Commission (D) National Development Council Answer: (B)
The maximum strength of Lok Sabha, as fixed by the Constitution, is – (A) 545 (B) 552 (C) 500 (D) 540 Answer: (B)
A Bill pending in Parliament lapses on – (A) Dissolution of Lok Sabha (B) Resignation of the Prime Minister (C) Imposition of emergency (D) End of budget session Answer: (A)
Which of the following is not a part of the Parliament of India? (A) Lok Sabha (B) Rajya Sabha (C) President (D) Supreme Court Answer: (D)
What is the minimum strength of a State Legislative Assembly? (A) 40 (B) 50 (C) 60 (D) 70 Answer: (A)
The Indian Parliament is – (A) Unicameral (B) Bicameral (C) Tricameral (D) None of the above Answer: (B)
Which is not a method of amendment under Article 368? (A) Simple majority (B) Special majority (C) Special majority + ratification by states (D) Referendum Answer: (D)
The function of UPSC is to – (A) Appoint civil servants (B) Conduct exams and give recommendations (C) Recruit police officers (D) Enact policies Answer: (B)
The Finance Commission is constituted – (A) Every 3 years (B) Every 5 years (C) Every 10 years (D) As required Answer: (B)
Which of the following is a statutory body? (A) Election Commission (B) Finance Commission (C) NITI Aayog (D) National Human Rights Commission Answer: (D)
Article 243G relates to the powers of – (A) Municipalities (B) Panchayats (C) State Governments (D) Union Territories Answer: (B)
Which language was added by the 22nd Constitutional Amendment? (A) Sindhi (B) Konkani (C) Manipuri (D) Bodo Answer: (A)
The Indian Constitution was enacted in – (A) 1947 (B) 1949 (C) 1950 (D) 1952 Answer: (B)
What is the maximum number of ministers allowed in a state government? (A) 10% of assembly (B) 15% of assembly (C) 20% of assembly (D) No limit Answer: (B)
The Preamble was amended by the – (A) 42nd Amendment (B) 44th Amendment (C) 52nd Amendment (D) 61st Amendment Answer: (A)
Which of the following statements is true about the Preamble? (A) It is part of the Constitution (B) It cannot be amended (C) It grants rights (D) It is not enforceable Answer: (A)
The Chairman of Finance Commission is appointed by – (A) Prime Minister (B) Finance Minister (C) President (D) Cabinet Answer: (C)
Which of the following terms was not originally in the Preamble? (A) Socialist (B) Secular (C) Integrity (D) Democratic Answer: (C)
Which House is considered the Council of States? (A) Rajya Sabha (B) Lok Sabha (C) Vidhan Sabha (D) Vidhan Parishad Answer: (A)
How many languages are in the 8th Schedule? (A) 20 (B) 21 (C) 22 (D) 23 Answer: (C)
The number of judges in the Supreme Court can be increased by – (A) Chief Justice (B) Parliament (C) President (D) Cabinet Answer: (B)
The Indian Constitution came into force on – (A) 26th January 1949 (B) 26th January 1950 (C) 15th August 1947 (D) 26th November 1949 Answer: (B)