QUESTION AND ANSWERS

CONSTITUION OF INDIAN
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


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  1. A money bill shall be introduced in

    A:-The House of people
    B:-The council of states
    C:-The House people or council of states
    D:-None of the above
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  2. The President of India shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

    A:-members of both house of parliament
    B:-elected members of both house parliament and legislative assemblies of the states
    C:-elected members of both house of parliament
    D:-members of both house of parliament and legislative assemblies
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  3. National goods and service tax became law by ___________ amendment of the constitution.

    A:-one hundred and second
    B:-one hundred and fifteenth
    C:-one hundred and first
    D:-one hundred and twenty second
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  4. The executive power of states shall be vested in

    A:-Chief Minister
    B:-Council of Ministers
    C:-Governor
    D:-President
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  5. Select from below which is not constitution body or authority

    A:-Block panchayat
    B:-District panchayat
    C:-Municipal council
    D:-Town panchayat
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  6. Which article of the constitution stipulates that the Annual Financial statement be laid before the Legislative Assembly?

    A:-Art. 282
    B:-Art. 112
    C:-Art. 196
    D:-Art. 202
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  7. The authority to amend any provision of the constitution is vested in the

    A:-Union cabinet
    B:-President
    C:-Parliament
    D:-Supreme court
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  8. The authority for formation of a new state or alteration of areas or boundaries or names of existing state is vested with

    A:-Parliament
    B:-Rajya Sabha (council of states)
    C:-President
    D:-Lok Sabha (House of the people)
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  9. -Which of the following is not a fundamental right under the constitution of India?

    A:-Right to Equality
    B:-Right to property
    C:-Right to freedom of speech and expression
    D:-Right to constitutional remedies
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  10. Which among the following is a fundamental duty?

    A:-Provide for equal justice and free legal aid
    B:-Provide for organisation of village panchayat
    C:-Provide for the promotion of co-operative socieities
    D:-Safe guard public property and to abjure violence
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  11. The power to summon each House of parliament to meet to such time and place as he thinks fit is vested in

    A:-President
    B:-Chief justice
    C:-Speaker
    D:-Prime minister
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  12. The Maximum numbers of Directors of a Co-operative society is limited to

    A:-11
    B:-15
    C:-21
    D:-9
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  13. The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of

    A:-Six years
    B:-Five years and six months
    C:-Five years
    D:-6 years or 70 years of age which ever is earlier
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  14. No money can be withdrawn from consolidated fund of a State Government untill

    A:-Demands for grants are passed
    B:-Vote on account is passed
    C:-Appropriation Act is passed
    D:-Finance Minister presents the Budget in the State Assembly
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  15. -District Judge are appointed by the
    A:-Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
    B:-State Cabinet
    C:-President of India
    D:-Governor of the state
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  16. By which of the following article of the Indian Constitution Constitutional safeguard has been provided to public servants
    A:-Article 310
    B:-Article 309
    C:-Article 311
    D:-Article 315
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  17. Which constitutional amendment made changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?
    A:-42nd
    B:-43rd
    C:-44th
    D:-45th
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  18. No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless
    A:-He is born in India and has completed 25 yrs of age
    B:-He is a citizen of India and completed 35 yrs of age
    C:-He is a citizen of India and completed 30 yrs of age
    D:-His origin is in India and has completed 40 yrs of age
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  19. The attorney general shall hold office
    A:-During the pleasure of the President
    B:-For a tenure of five years
    C:-For a tenure of three years
    D:-For a tenure of 6 years
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  20. -If the amount authorised by the legislature for a particular service in the current financial year is found to be in sufficient, demands
    laid before the legislature for additional fund is called
    A:-Vote of credit
    B:-Excess grant
    C:-Supplementary demand for grants
    D:-Revised demand
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  21. Vote of Account” is obtained from the legislative assembly
    A:-To meet unforseen items of expenditure
    B:-In the month of February every year
    C:-On the expiry of every calendar year
    D:-To make any grant in advance in respect of the estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year pending the passing of Appropriation
    Bill
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  22. When the office of the speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or if the office of the
    deputy speaker is also vacant, by such member of the assembly as ____________ may appoint for the purpose.
    A:-Leader of the House
    B:-Chief Minister
    C:-Governor
    D:-Leader of opposition
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  23. If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High court, the question shall be decided by the
    A:-Chief Justice of the supreme court
    B:-Chief justice of that High Court
    C:-President after consultation with the chief justice of India and the decision of the president shall be final
    D:-Governor in consultation with the chief justice of H.C.
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  24. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is appointed by
    A:-The Chairman
    B:-The President
    C:-Elected by members of Rajya Sabha
    D:-Chosen by drawing lots
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  25. Joint sittings of both the Houses of Parliament in certain cases may be convened by
    A:-Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B:-Prime Minister
    C:-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
    D:-The President
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  26. The idea of the concurrent list is borrowed from
    A:-Canadian constitution
    B:-Australian constitution
    C:-American constitution
    D:-French constitution
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  27. How many subjects have been included in the 11th schedule of the constitution, under the jurisdiction of Panchayat Raj, institution
    A:-26
    B:-27
    C:-28
    D:-29
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  28. Which article of the constitution declares Hindi as official language?
    A:-Article 341
    B:-Article 340
    C:-Article 342
    D:-Article 343
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  29. According to the article 75 of the constitution the ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of
    A:-President
    B:-Prime Minister
    C:-Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    D:-Chief Justice of India
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  30. Which Article of the constitution authorises the President of India to suspend fundamental rights?
    A:-Article 357
    B:-Article 359
    C:-Article 360
    D:-Article 372
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  31. Approval of how many members of the Lok Sabha is needed to admit a non-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha
    A:-62
    B:-222
    C:-50
    D:-112
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  32. The quorum required in the Rajya Sabha is
    A:-32
    B:-130
    C:-128
    D:-25
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  33. A writ which is the form of a command is
    A:-Mandamus
    B:-Certiorary
    C:-Haebeouscorpus
    D:-Prohibition
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  34. Equal justice and free legal aid is a directive principle mentioned in
    A:-Article 39 A
    B:-Article 39 B
    C:-Article 38 A
    D:-Article 38 B
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  35. Which article of the Indian constitution confers on parliament the power to amend the constitution?
    A:-Article 28
    B:-Article 27
    C:-Article 25
    D:-Article 29
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  36. Money Bills can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of
    A:-Chief Minister
    B:-Speaker
    C:-Governor
    D:-Opposition Leader
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  37. Which right is a constitutional right but not a fundamental right
    A:-Right to the freedom of expression
    B:-Right to travel any where in India
    C:-Right to hold property
    D:-None of the above
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  38. The High Courts are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights under
    A:-Article 226
    B:-Article 225
    C:-Article 221
    D:-Article 219
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  39. Which of the following writ means “to be informed”?
    A:-Mandamus
    B:-Certiorary
    C:-Haebeous corpus
    D:-None of the above
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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    1. A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful. A habeas petition proceeds as a civil action against the State agent (usually a warden) who holds the defendant in custody.

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    2. A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin), or sometimes mandate, is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly".

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    3. The Writ of prohibition means to forbid or to stop and it is popularly known as 'Stay Order'. This writ is issued when a lower court or a body tries to transgress the limits or powers vested in it.

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    4. The meaning of the term Quo Warranto is 'by what authority'. The writ of quo warranto may be issued against a person holding a public office or governmental privilege. The issue of summon is followed by legal proceedings, during which an individual's right to hold an office or governmental privilege is challenged.

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    5. Certiorari- Literally, Certiorari means "to be certified". The writ of certiorari can be issued by the Supreme Court or any High Court for quashing the order already passed by an inferior court, tribunal or quasi-judicial authority.

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  40. The supreme court of India has been vested with the power to review its judgement under Article
    A:-135
    B:-134
    C:-137
    D:-136
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  41. According to which of the following constitution amendment, local self government was setup
    A:-44th Amendment Act
    B:-71st Amendment Act
    C:-72nd Amendment Act
    D:-73rd Amendment Act
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  42. A proclamation under Article 356 must be passed by both houses of Parliament within
    A:-within 6 months
    B:-3 months
    C:-9 months
    D:-2 months
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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  43. Which of the Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended during the proclamation of national emergency?
    A:-Article 14 and 15
    B:-Article 16 and 17
    C:-Article 20 and 21
    D:-Article 18 and 19
    Correct Answer:- Option-C

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  44. Rajya Sabha can hold money bills for a maximum period of
    A:-One month
    B:-14 days
    C:-90 days
    D:-45 days
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  45. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 has been repealed by
    A:-Article 395
    B:-Article 385
    C:-Article 396
    D:-Article 394
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  46. The question of disqualification of legislative assembly will be finally
    decided by
    A:-The Governor
    B:-Election Commission
    C:-Speaker
    D:-Judiciary
    Correct Answer:- Option-A

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  47. The constitution provides for declaring financial emergency by the
    president when
    A:-Foreign exchange reserve comes down
    B:-He is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit
    of India or any part of it, it threatened
    C:-There is break down of law and order
    D:-Austerity measures fail to make desired impact
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  48. State the law listed below which shall not deemed to be an amendment of the
    constitution for the purpose of article 368
    A:-the representation of states in parliament
    B:-formation of new states
    C:-the representation of states in parliament
    D:-any of the list in the seventh schedule
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  49. The President of India shall be elected by the members of an electoral college
    consisting of
    A:-members of both house of parliament
    B:-elected members of both house parliament and legislative assemblies of the states
    C:-elected members of both house of parliament
    D:-members of both house of parliament and legislative assemblies
    Correct Answer:- Option-B

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  50. Court which shall have power for enforcement of any rights conferred by part III
    of the constitution
    A:-The Supreme Court
    B:-The High Court
    C:-District Court
    D:-(1) and (2)
    Correct Answer:- Option-D

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