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Question Bank - 17th Dec 2013

1. Through which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution right to educations was made a fundamental right?

1. 86th        2. 92nd       3. 100th        4. 108th





2. In which of the following cases Supreme Court ruled that the Preamble is a part of Constitution?

A.Berubari caseB. Keshavananda Bharati case C. LIC of India case

1. A only 2. A and B 3. B and C 4. A, B and C






3. The annual budget is presented to the Parliament on the recommendation of

1. Prime Minister 2. President 3. Vice President 4. Finance Minister






4. Which of the following statements is False?

1. The bills which are meant for the formation of new states are introduced in the Parliament only on the prior recommendation of the President.
2. The money bills are introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
3. The bills that are meant for the establishment of the Legislative Councils are introduced in the Parliament on the recommendation of the President.
4. The bills that are meant for the establishment of Joint Public Service Commission are introduced in the Parliament without the prior recommendation of the President.






5. Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the Supreme Court?

1. The strength of the Supreme Court including the Chief Justice is 31
2. All the judges including the CJI are appointed by the President.
3. All the judges including the CJI retire at the age of 65 years.
4. A Supreme Court judge is removed by the President of India only on the recommendation of the CJI.






6. Match the following.

List I                                                                List 2
(Amendment number)                                   (Purpose)

1. 108th                                        A.50 percent of reservation for women in Muncipalities
2. 109th                                        B.50 percent of reservation for women in Panchayati Raj
3. 110th                                        C. 33 percent of reservation for women in parliament and state                                                                            assemblies
4. 112th                                        D. Extension of reservation for SC, ST and Anglo-Indians in Parliament                                                                and State legislatures up to the year 2020.

Chose the correct answer from the below.

    1    2    3   4

1. A   B   C   D

2. C   D   A   B

3. C   D   B   A

4. D   C   B   A







7. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution authorizes the President to seek the opinion from the Supreme Court?

1. 72            2. 123        3. 143        4. 169






8. Which of the following article of the Indian Constitution mentions that the President of India can grant Pardon?

1. 52          2. 72           3. 74(1)        4. 75(2)






9. Who of the following acts as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

1. The President         2. The Vice President         3. The Prime Minister       4. The Speaker






10. Which of the following Constitutional authorities’ elections are not conducted by the Election Commission of India?

1. The President         2. The Vice President       3. Rajya Sabha      4. The Governor






11. Which of the following statements is wrong regarding the powers of the Governor of a state?

1. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers
2. The Governor appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of a High Court
3. The Governor appoints the Vice Chancellors of the Universities
4. The Governor appoints the Judges of District court







12. With reference to the system of Panchayat Raj in India who of the following is elected directly by the people?

1. Zilla Parishad Chairman              2. The Mandal President
3. Village President or Sarpanch                   4. All






13. Which of the following are not headed by the Prime Minister of India?

1. Planning Commission                  2. National Development Council
3. National Population Commission         4. National Security Council








14. The oath of office of the Chief Justice of India is administered by

1. The President
2. The Vice President
3. The Union Law Minister
4. The Speaker





15. The Joint Public Service Commission submits the report to

1. The President
2. The Parliament
3. The UPSC
4. The Governor of the concerned state