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1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security?
- A. Article 57
- B. Article 59
- C. Article 51
- D. Article 53
Correct Answer: Article 51
2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?
- A. 341
- B. 342
- C. 343
- D. 346
Correct Answer: 343
3. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities?
- A. Article 15
- B. Article 16
- C. Article 22
- D. Article 27
Correct Answer: Article 16
4. Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V:
- A. may be altered by the Governor
- B. may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority
- C. cannot be altered
- D. may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation
Correct Answer: may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation
5. Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commission for States are enshrined in:
- A. Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-324
- B. Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323
- C. Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323
- D. Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-318
Correct Answer: Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323
6. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?
- A. Article 257
- B. Article 258
- C. Article 355
- D. Article 356
Correct Answer: Article 257
7. Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of:
- A. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- B. Socially and educationally backward classes
- C. Socially and economically backward classes
- D. Educationally and economically backward classes
Correct Answer: Socially and educationally backward classes
8. National emergency has been declared so far:
- A. once
- B. twice
- C. thrice
- D. four times
Correct Answer: thrice
9. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?
- A. 356
- B. 352
- C. 360
- D. 370
Correct Answer: 356
10. A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 352 must be approved by the Parliament within:
- A. 1 month
- B. 6 weeks
- C. 2 months
- D. 3 months
Correct Answer: 1 month
11. The Governor recommends to the President of India that the breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the State is imminent. The President makes a proclamation under Article 356. The action of the President:
- A. cannot be reviewed as the President is the sole judge of his emergency powers
- B. cannot be reviewed as the Constitution bars the courts from reviewing political actions
- C. can be reviewed as it goes against fundamental rights
- D. can be reviewed as it is mollified
Correct Answer: can be reviewed as it is mollified
12. Proclamation of emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved, has to be approved by:
- A. Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of the new Lok Sabha, which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting
- B. New Lok Sabha within 6 months of its Constitution
- C. Lok Sabha in the next session after six months
- D. Rajya Sabha only
Correct Answer: Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of the new Lok Sabha, which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting
13. The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of the total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:
- A. amendment of the Constitution
- B. approval of proclamation of emergency
- C. impeachment of President
- D. disapproval of proclamation of emergency
Correct Answer: impeachment of President
14. The 'President Rule' in a state means that the state is ruled by:
- A. the President directly
- B. a caretaker government
- C. the Chief Minister nominated by the President
- D. the Governor of the State
Correct Answer: the Governor of the State
15. After approval by both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of emergency issued by the President shall be valid:
- A. for a period of six months
- B. for an indefinite period unless revoked by the subsequent proclamation
- C. for an indefinite period if both Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation after every six months
- D. for a further period of two months only
Correct Answer: for an indefinite period if both Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation after every six months
16. Every proclamation issued under Article 356 shall cease to operate at the expiration of:
- A. one month unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
- B. two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
- C. six months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
- D. three years unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
Correct Answer: two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
17. While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the State Government:
- A. cannot legislate
- B. can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List
- C. can legislate on the subject in the State List
- D. is suspended
Correct Answer: cannot legislate
18. While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country under Article 352:
- A. the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List
- B. the power of the State Legislature to make a law, which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution, is suspended
- C. a law passed by the Parliament may be amended by a State Legislature with prior permission of the President
- D. Parliament can delegate some of its powers to the State Legislatures
Correct Answer: the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List
19. “India, that is Bharat, shall be Union of States", is inscribed in:
- A. Article 1
- B. Article 2
- C. Article 100
- D. Article 32
Correct Answer: Article 1
20. As per Article 1 of the Constitution of India, the territory of India shall comprise:
- A. the territories of the States
- B. the Union territories specified in the First Schedule
- C. such other territories as may be acquired
- D. all of the above
Correct Answer: all of the above
21. How many articles and schedules were there present in the original constitution of India?
- A. 395 and 10
- B. 395 and 8
- C. 404 and 10
- D. 404 and 8
Correct Answer: 395 and 8
22. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is enshrined in the constitution of India under:
- A. Article 20
- B. Article 22
- C. Article 29
- D. Article 30
Correct Answer: Article 30
23. Which of the following Article debars person from being citizens of India who voluntarily acquire citizenship of another country?
- A. Article 5
- B. Article 6
- C. Article 8
- D. Article 9
Correct Answer: Article 9
24. Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?
- A. 341
- B. 342
- C. 343
- D. 346
Correct Answer: Article 343
25. Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 15
- C. Article 16
- D. Article 27
Correct Answer: Article 16
26. Which of the following parts is described as the heart and soul of the constitution of India?
- A. Part-II
- B. Part-III
- C. Part-IV
- D. Part-V
Correct Answer: Part-III
27. Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V:
- A. may be altered by the Governor
- B. cannot be altered
- C. may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation
- D. may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority
Correct Answer: may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation
28. Which Article of the Constitution of India states that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights shall be void?
- A. Article 12
- B. Article 13
- C. Article 19
- D. Article 342
Correct Answer: Article 13
29. Under which Article, the State is empowered to make reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens of India?
- A. Article 15(3)
- B. Article 16(4)
- C. Article 316
- D. Article 333
Correct Answer: Article 16(4)
30. Protection against double jeopardy is found mentioned in which Article of the Constitution of India?
- A. Article 19(e)
- B. Article 20(2)
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 22(3)
Correct Answer: Article 20(2)
31. The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:
- A. amendment of the Constitution
- B. approval of proclamation of emergency
- C. impeachment of President
- D. disapproval of proclamation of emergency
Correct Answer: impeachment of President
32. Promotion of international peace and security is found mentioned in the Constitution of India under:
- A. Article 50
- B. Article 51
- C. Article 44
- D. Not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution
Correct Answer: Article 51
33. Which of the following Articles to the Constitution of India deals with the qualification and powers of the Prime Minister of India?
- A. Article 78
- B. Article 53
- C. Article 65
- D. Not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution
Correct Answer: Not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution
34. Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President is found mentioned in which of the following Article?
- A. Article 53
- B. Article 63
- C. Article 78
- D. Article 67
Correct Answer: Article 78
35. The provision for separation of Judiciary from executive is enumerated in which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
- A. Article 149
- B. Article 212
- C. Article 50
- D. Article 50
Correct Answer: Article 50
36. Which Article deals with the secretariat of the Parliament of India?
- A. Article 81
- B. Article 178
- C. Article 98
- D. Article 109
Correct Answer: Article 98
37. Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with provisions related to Municipalities?
- A. Part IX
- B. Part IXA
- C. Part XV
- D. Part XVI
Correct Answer: Part IXA
38. Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with administration of Union Territories?
- A. Part VII
- B. Part VIII
- C. Part XVI
- D. Part XVII
Correct Answer: Part VIII
39. Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the amendment provisions?
- A. Part XI
- B. Part XV
- C. Part XX
- D. Part XXI
Correct Answer: Part XX
40. The provisions for joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament are found mentioned in:
- A. Article 98
- B. Article 103
- C. Article 105
- D. Article 108
Correct Answer: Article 108
41. Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the President is empowered to consult the Supreme Court on any question of law?
- A. Article 131
- B. Article 133
- C. Article 143
- D. Article 153
Correct Answer: Article 143
42. According to Article 300A, no person shall be deprived of his save by authority of law.
- A. property
- B. life
- C. living
- D. citizenship
Correct Answer: property
43. Which Article of the Constitution confers on the citizen protection of life and personal liberty?
- A. 19
- B. 20
- C. 21
- D. 22
Correct Answer: 21
44. A person is eligible for re-election to the Office of the President of India under which Article?
- A. Article 59
- B. Article 57
- C. Article 54
- D. Article 52
Correct Answer: Article 57
45. With reference to which Article of the Constitution of India, Ambedkar said, “It should remain a dead letter and would be used only as the last resort”?
- A. 352
- B. 355
- C. 356
- D. 357
Correct Answer: 356
46. Which Article deals with the procedure of impeachment of the President of India?
- A. Article 61
- B. Article 141
- C. Article 56
- D. Article 54
Correct Answer: Article 61
47. The Vice-President is the ex-official Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution of India?
- A. Article 61
- B. Article 64
- C. Article 116
- D. Article 76
Correct Answer: Article 64
48. The procedure for the amendment of the constitution is laid down in which of the following articles?
- A. Article 361
- B. Article 368
- C. Article 108
- D. Article 280
Correct Answer: Article 368
49. Which Part of the Constitution of India deal with Tribunals?
- A. Part XIVA
- B. Part XIV
- C. Part XIII
- D. Part XVIII
Correct Answer: Part XIVA
50. Under which Article of the Constitution of India, reservation is provided for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in House of the People?
- A. Article 330
- B. Article 331
- C. Article 332
- D. Article 334
Correct Answer: Article 330