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This section includes 783 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 251. |
When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by |
| A. | a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament |
| B. | the Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | the Deputy Chairman of Rajaya Sabha |
| D. | the Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 252. |
The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is |
| A. | Estimates Committee |
| B. | Select Committee |
| C. | Public Accounts Committee |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 253. |
Who held the office of the vice president of India for two consecutive terms? |
| A. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
| B. | Mr. R. Venkataraman |
| C. | Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| D. | Mr. V.V. Giri |
| Answer» B. Mr. R. Venkataraman | |
| 254. |
Which of the follwong is true regarding No Confidence Motion in the Parliament? |
| A. | b and d |
| B. | a, b, c and d |
| C. | a, b and c |
| D. | a and d |
| Answer» E. | |
| 255. |
What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Conterminous with the tenure of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Conterminous with the tenure of the President |
| C. | As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Five years |
| Answer» D. Five years | |
| 256. |
How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 257. |
The Speaker of the Lok-Sabha has to address his/her letter of resignation to |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| Answer» D. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | |
| 258. |
How many members of the Rajya Sabha retire from the house every 2 years? |
| A. | 1/6 of the total members |
| B. | 1/3 of the total members |
| C. | 1/12 of the total members |
| D. | 5/6 of the total members |
| Answer» C. 1/12 of the total members | |
| 259. |
What can the President do if a State fails to comply with the Directives of the Central Government? |
| A. | He can dissolve State Legislature and order fresh elections |
| B. | He can declare the breakdown of constitutional machinery in the State and assume responsibility for the governance of the State |
| C. | He can send paramilitary forces to the State to secure compliance |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» C. He can send paramilitary forces to the State to secure compliance | |
| 260. |
The number of subjects in the Union List of the Indian Constitution is |
| A. | 47 |
| B. | 66 |
| C. | 97 |
| D. | 100 |
| Answer» D. 100 | |
| 261. |
The declaration of Constitutional Emergency in an Indian State has to be approved by the Parliament within a period of |
| A. | 2 months |
| B. | 4 months |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | 12 months |
| Answer» B. 4 months | |
| 262. |
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently raised the emoluments of the President, the Vice-President and the Governors. The emolument payable to the President, has been raised to |
| A. | Rs. 1.00 lakh from Rs. 50,000 per month |
| B. | Rs. 1.50 lakh from Rs. 50,000 per month |
| C. | Rs. 1.75 lakh from Rs. 75,000 per month |
| D. | Rs. 2.00 lakh from Rs. 1.00 lakh per month |
| Answer» C. Rs. 1.75 lakh from Rs. 75,000 per month | |
| 263. |
The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that |
| A. | it is the Union Legislature in India |
| B. | it also comprises the President |
| C. | it is bicameral in nature |
| D. | the Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved |
| Answer» E. | |
| 264. |
How many times the President of India can seek reelection to his post? |
| A. | Once |
| B. | 2 times |
| C. | 3 times |
| D. | Any number of times |
| Answer» E. | |
| 265. |
If Parliament appoints a Committee for a specific purpose, it is known as |
| A. | Joint Committee |
| B. | Permanent Committee |
| C. | Standing Committee |
| D. | Ad hoc Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 266. |
If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Speaker |
| D. | President in consultation with the Parliament |
| Answer» C. Speaker | |
| 267. |
What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies? |
| A. | 350 |
| B. | 600 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 750 |
| Answer» D. 750 | |
| 268. |
Indian Parliament Means |
| A. | Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha Prime Minister |
| C. | President of India - Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha |
| D. | President of India - VicePresident of India - Lok Sabha - Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. President of India - VicePresident of India - Lok Sabha - Rajya Sabha | |
| 269. |
Among the tax revenues of the Union Government, the most important source is |
| A. | Income Tax |
| B. | Customs Duty |
| C. | Corporation Tax |
| D. | Union Excise Duties |
| Answer» E. | |
| 270. |
One of the following is a part of executive. Find out |
| A. | Member of Legislative Council |
| B. | Member of Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Chief Justice of Supreme Court |
| D. | Sub-Inspector of Police |
| Answer» E. | |
| 271. |
How many times was the term of the Lok Sabha extended up to 6 years? |
| A. | Once |
| B. | Twice |
| C. | Thrice |
| D. | Never |
| Answer» B. Twice | |
| 272. |
The Parliament can legislate on subjects given in the Union List only in consultation with the State Government for the State of : |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
| 273. |
Which one of the following is the popularly elected House of the Indian Parliament? |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha | |
| 274. |
On the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list, laws may be enacted by the |
| A. | States and the Union |
| B. | Union alone |
| C. | States alone |
| D. | States and the Union territories |
| Answer» B. Union alone | |
| 275. |
A joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament is presided over by the |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Vice-President of India |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Attorney-General of India |
| Answer» D. Attorney-General of India | |
| 276. |
The president of India can nominate how many members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Two |
| B. | Five |
| C. | Ten |
| D. | Twelve |
| Answer» B. Five | |
| 277. |
Indian Constitution has divided the powers and function of the state into |
| A. | two lists |
| B. | three lists |
| C. | four lists |
| D. | five lists |
| Answer» C. four lists | |
| 278. |
The voting age in India was lowered from 21 years to 18 years through |
| A. | Presidential ordinance. |
| B. | Constitutional Amendment. |
| C. | Executive Order. |
| D. | Parliamentary Legislation. |
| Answer» C. Executive Order. | |
| 279. |
Who is referred to as the Supreme Commander of Forces in India? |
| A. | General of the Army |
| B. | Defence Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Field Marshal |
| Answer» D. Field Marshal | |
| 280. |
How many members of the Anglo-Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Any number |
| D. | Only one |
| Answer» C. Any number | |
| 281. |
Rajya Sabha being a permanent house |
| A. | one-third of its members retire every two years |
| B. | one-half of its members retire every three years |
| C. | one-fifth of its members retire every year |
| D. | one-sixth of its members retire every year |
| Answer» B. one-half of its members retire every three years | |
| 282. |
The Joint Session of both the Houses of Parliament is summoned by |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | President |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister | |
| 283. |
What is the maximum number of starred questions that can be asked in Lok Sabha on a particular day? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | Without limit |
| Answer» C. 25 | |
| 284. |
The Vice-President of India can be removed by the |
| A. | President on the advice of Council of Ministers |
| B. | Lok Sabha with the consent of the President |
| C. | Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of the President |
| Answer» D. Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of the President | |
| 285. |
The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session |
| A. | of each year |
| B. | After each general election to the House of the People |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 286. |
Implementing laws is the function of |
| A. | Executive |
| B. | Legislature |
| C. | Judiciary |
| D. | Cabinet |
| Answer» B. Legislature | |
| 287. |
Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India? |
| A. | Expenditure on Five-year plans |
| B. | Expenditure on the Chairman and Members of the UPSC |
| C. | Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court |
| D. | Debt charges of the Government of India |
| Answer» B. Expenditure on the Chairman and Members of the UPSC | |
| 288. |
A proclamation of emergency caused by war or external aggression must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within |
| A. | 15 days |
| B. | 1 month |
| C. | 2 months |
| D. | 3 months |
| Answer» C. 2 months | |
| 289. |
A mid-term poll is conducted when |
| A. | the Lok Sabha is dissolved before completion of its term |
| B. | an elected member resigns from his seat |
| C. | there are discrepancies in voting |
| D. | all MP s of a political party resign |
| Answer» B. an elected member resigns from his seat | |
| 290. |
The salary of the Members of Parliament is decided by |
| A. | The Parliament |
| B. | The Central Cabinet |
| C. | The President |
| D. | The Speaker |
| Answer» B. The Central Cabinet | |
| 291. |
Under which of the following situations can Rajya Sabha be dissolved? |
| A. | When financial emergency is declared in the country. |
| B. | When emergency is declared due to failure of Constitutional machinery. |
| C. | Both (1) and (2) |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 292. |
Can a person who is not a Member of Parliament be appointed as a minister ? |
| A. | No |
| B. | Yes |
| C. | Yes, provided the Parliament approves of such an appointment. |
| D. | Yes, But he has to become a Member of Parliament within six months of his appointment. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 293. |
Education is included in which of the following lists? |
| A. | Central list |
| B. | State list |
| C. | Concurrent list |
| D. | Local list |
| Answer» D. Local list | |
| 294. |
A Bill is certified as Money Bill in Lok Sabha by |
| A. | the President |
| B. | the Finance Minister |
| C. | the Prime Minister |
| D. | the Speaker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 295. |
Which one of the following VicePresident resigned from his office to contest for the office of the President? |
| A. | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
| B. | V.V. Giri |
| C. | R. Venkataraman |
| D. | Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| Answer» C. R. Venkataraman | |
| 296. |
The Parliament enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in |
| A. | the Union List |
| B. | the Concurrent List |
| C. | the State List |
| D. | Both (1) and (2) |
| Answer» B. the Concurrent List | |
| 297. |
If the Speaker of Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to |
| A. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Leader of the House (Lok Sabha) |
| C. | Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» D. President of India | |
| 298. |
What is the correct order of succession (earlier to later)among the following Presidents of India? |
| A. | a-c-d-a |
| B. | c-b-d-a |
| C. | d-a-b-c |
| D. | b-a-d-c |
| Answer» E. | |
| 299. |
The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | High Court |
| D. | State Legislature |
| Answer» C. High Court | |
| 300. |
The minimum age for a person to seek election to Lok Sabha is |
| A. | 21 years |
| B. | 25 years |
| C. | 30 years |
| D. | 35 years |
| Answer» C. 30 years | |