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21551.

In which article of the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Duties were discussed?

A. Article 51
B. Article 50
C. Article 49
D. Article 52
Answer» B. Article 50
21552.

Fundamental Duties adopted by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India, 1976 -

A. can be implemented fairly
B. Cannot be implemented justly
C. punishable in case of violation
D. none of these
Answer» C. punishable in case of violation
21553.

The words Socialist Secular were added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

A. By the 44th Amendment`
B. By 42nd Amendment`
C. By the 25th Amendment`
D. By the 24th Amendment`
Answer» C. By the 25th Amendment`
21554.

Which one of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts was called a miniature constitution?

A. 42nd
B. 44th
C. 46th
D. 50th
Answer» B. 44th
21555.

What is the meaning of the word secular used in the Preamble of the Constitution?

A. Freedom of religion and worship for all citizens
B. monotheism
C. polytheism
D. reject all religions
Answer» B. monotheism
21556.

Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the freedom of the press?

A. Compliance. 21
B. Compliance. 20
C. Compliance. 19
D. Compliance. 18
Answer» D. Compliance. 18
21557.

By which amendment in the Indian Constitution the fundamental duties of citizens were included?

A. 41st
B. 42nd
C. 43rd
D. 44th
Answer» C. 43rd
21558.

The constitution of the Constituent Assembly was proposed under which of the following?

A. cripps mission
B. cabinet mission plan
C. mount baton plan
D. wavel plan
Answer» C. mount baton plan
21559.

On which of the following depends the implementation of Directive Policy?

A. on independent judiciary
B. at the will of the president
C. on strong opposition
D. on the resources available with the government
Answer» E.
21560.

Was the permanent Speaker of the Constituent Assembly?

A. Dr. B. R. ambedkar
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Of. M. Munshi
D. Pandit jawaharlal nehru
Answer» C. Of. M. Munshi
21561.

That, writ which orders any person or community of individuals to perform their duty by the High Court or Supreme Court in India, is?

A. Habeas corpus writ
B. Subpoena writ
C. Paramedic
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
21562.

Dr. B. R. Which fundamental right was called by Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution?

A. right to freedom of expression
B. Right to constitutional remedies
C. right to equality
D. right to religious freedom
Answer» C. right to equality
21563.

In the constitution, there is a provision to provide free and compulsory education to the children of which age group by the state?

A. 3 - 9 years
B. 6 - 18 years
C. 6 - 14 years
D. 4 - 10 years
Answer» D. 4 - 10 years
21564.

In which article of the Constitution of India has untouchability been abolished?

A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 17
D. Article 42
Answer» D. Article 42
21565.

Which has been added to the Preamble of the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976?

A. Socialism
B. integrity
C. secularism
D. All
Answer» E.
21566.

Will endeavor to provide for free and compulsory education to children up to the age of 14 years. In which article is the said policy director mentioned?

A. Article 45
B. Article 46
C. Article 47
D. Article 48
Answer» B. Article 46
21567.

By which constitutional amendment has the 11th Fundamental Duty to provide proper education to children up to the age of 14 years been added?

A. 95th Constitution Amendment
B. 85th Constitution Amendment
C. 86th Amendment to the Constitution
D. 91st Constitution Amendment
Answer» D. 91st Constitution Amendment
21568.

In which article the British rule titles have been abolished in the Indian Constitution except for the titles of education and military field?

A. Compliance. 17
B. Compliance. 18
C. Compliance. 20
D. Compliance. 22
Answer» C. Compliance. 20
21569.

Fundamental rights are mentioned in which part of the constitution?

A. part 1
B. part 2
C. Part-3
D. Part-4
Answer» D. Part-4
21570.

Who has been called the conscience of the Constitution by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru?

A. fundamental duty
B. fundamental right
C. policy directive
D. emergency
Answer» C. policy directive
21571.

Among the sources taken in the Indian Constitution, the true pair is -

A. Constitution Amendment - South Africa
B. Parliamentary system - UK
C. Fundamental Rights - America
D. all of the above pairs are true
Answer» E.
21572.

If the speaker prevents a member of the house from speaking so that the other member can speak, then it is called?

A. maintain the decorum of the house
B. Interpilation
C. control of the activities of the house
D. surrender the stage
Answer» E.
21573.

There should not be a gap of more than 6 months between two sessions of Parliament, on what is it based?

A. on the provisions of the constitution
B. On Parliamentary Practice and Procedure Rules
C. British tradition adopted in India
D. none of these
Answer» B. On Parliamentary Practice and Procedure Rules
21574.

Which of the following powers is not the exclusive power of Lok Sabha?

A. Amendments to the constitution can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha
B. The final power to pass a money bill rests with the Lok Sabha
C. Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha
D. Only the Lok Sabha has the right to pass a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers and remove it from office before its term.
Answer» B. The final power to pass a money bill rests with the Lok Sabha
21575.

The residence of the Indian sovereign is-

A. in the president
B. in prime
C. in parliament
D. in public
Answer» E.
21576.

In which of the following states / union territories there is no familiar tribal community?

A. Chandigarh
B. Rajasthan
C. A state in Eastern India
D. W. Bengal
Answer» B. Rajasthan
21577.

If adults make physical relations of their own free will, then they will be considered husband and wife. Which state's High Court issued such an order?

A. Jaipur High Court
B. Mumbai High Court
C. Chennai High Court
D. Delhi High Court
Answer» D. Delhi High Court
21578.

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is not in the list of Fundamental Rights given by the Constitution but is considered a Fundamental Right by the Supreme Court?

A. right to equality
B. right to privacy
C. right to judicial protection
D. none of these
Answer» E.
21579.

Which Standing Committee of Parliament does not have any member of Rajya Sabha?

A. public accounts committee
B. Estimates Committee
C. Public Institutions Committee
D. all of the above
Answer» C. Public Institutions Committee
21580.

The post of the leader of the opposition party in the Lok Sabha

A. established by the original constitution
B. Under an Act passed by the Parliament in 1977
C. Established during national crisis by Presidential ordinance
D. One vote was established in 1981 in the meeting of all political parties.
Answer» C. Established during national crisis by Presidential ordinance
21581.

Between which cities was the first railway line built in India?

A. Between Howrah and Serampore
B. Between Bombay and Thane
C. Between Madras and Guntur
D. Between Delhi and Agra
Answer» C. Between Madras and Guntur
21582.

Constitution related to which of the following subject should be approved by at least half of the states after being passed by the Parliament?

A. Fundamental Rights
B. fundamental duty
C. representation of states in parliament
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
21583.

The Chief Minister of any state cannot participate in the election of the President if he -

A. himself a candidate for the presidency
B. Unable to prove his majority in the Legislative Assembly
C. Heading a working government in the state
D. be a member of the state legislative council
Answer» E.
21584.

Who can change the boundaries of Indian states?

A. After the prior permission of the respective states with a two-thirds majority by the Parliament
B. parliament by simple majority
C. Parliament by a two-thirds majority of both the houses
D. President with the permission of the respective states
Answer» C. Parliament by a two-thirds majority of both the houses
21585.

For how long can the Legislative Council of the state prevent a bill passed by the Legislative Assembly from being passed?

A. six months
B. three months
C. one month
D. seven months
Answer» C. one month
21586.

By zero time we mean -

A. One hour refers to the period in which Finance Bills are presented
B. It is the hour after the question hour in which members raise their voices on various matters of public importance.
C. from the time in which only private bills are introduced
D. The sabbatical between two sessions of the House is from
Answer» C. from the time in which only private bills are introduced
21587.

In which of the following matters the President is expected to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers?

A. Use of pocket veto
B. sending a bill passed by the parliament for its reconsideration
C. disqualification of a member of parliament
D. none of these
Answer» E.
21588.

Which country is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2014?

A. Argentina
B. Spain
C. Australia
D. Brazil
Answer» E.
21589.

Indian Air Force recently launched 'Operation Rahat' It is related to?

A. Maoists are fighting in Chhattisgarh
B. Fighting terrorists in Kashmir
C. Rescue operation in Uttarakhand related to floods
D. Mass Holidays in Indian Air Force
Answer» D. Mass Holidays in Indian Air Force
21590.

Under the anti-defection rule made some time ago, if a person changes party, he will be disqualified and he-

A. Cannot continue in a profitable political office for the remaining period
B. Cannot become a member of the legislature during the same period
C. can become a member of the legislature for the same term if he is re-elected
D. (a) and (b) both
Answer» E.
21591.

How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly?

A. by consolidated voting scheme
B. By direct voting
C. by cavity voting
D. none of these
Answer» C. by cavity voting
21592.

Which of the following discretionary powers of the Governor is wrong?

A. He can reserve a bill passed by the Legislative Assembly for the consideration of the President.
B. He can recommend imposition of President's rule in the state
C. If the Council of Ministers loses the support of the majority in the House, it can dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
D. none of these
Answer» E.
21593.

Which assembly is the one whose Speaker is not a member of that house?

A. Lok Sabha
B. Assembly
C. Rajya Sabha
D. legislative council
Answer» D. legislative council
21594.

To the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha -

A. appoints parliamentary minister
B. Lok Sabha elects
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha appoints
D. The Prime Minister in consultation with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the leader of the opposition party
Answer» D. The Prime Minister in consultation with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the leader of the opposition party
21595.

According to the current rules, any legislature party can be free from the rules of defection only if -

A. 50% of the party members decide to merge with any other political party.
B. 40 percent of the party members decide to merge with any other party.
C. Two-thirds of the party members decide to merge with any other political party.
D. One third of the party members decide to merge with any other political party.
Answer» C. Two-thirds of the party members decide to merge with any other political party.
21596.

Who decides what will be the number of judges of the High Court of any state?

A. State Legislative Assembly
B. President of India
C. Governor
D. Parliament of India
Answer» C. Governor
21597.

Which of the following functions was assigned to the National Judicial Commission constituted in October 2004?

A. appointment of judges
B. transfer of judges
C. removal of judges
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
21598.

After how much time the National Integration Council was constituted in February 2005?

A. 12 years
B. 10 years
C. 7 years
D. 5 year
Answer» B. 10 years
21599.

Till now how many persons have served as Deputy Prime Minister in India?

A. three
B. five
C. Seven
D. Eight
Answer» E.
21600.

In July 2004, the Public Reforms Committee submitted a report, who headed this committee?

A. P. C. Hota
B. Pro. Yashpal
C. General (Writ) Suridra Singh
D. Pro. Satish Chandra
Answer» B. Pro. Yashpal