Quiz 86: Indian Polity & Constitution

1. Consider the following:
1. Central Government
2. State Governments
Which among the above can levy the taxes on agricultural revenues?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2


2. Consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
In India, the provisions related to "education" have been embodied in which among the above?
[A]1 & 2
[B]2 & 3
[C]1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3


3. If President and Vice President, both are unavailable, who among the following would discharge the functions?
[A]Prime Minister
[B]Lok Sabha Speaker
[C]Chief Justice of India
[D]Any person nominated by President or Vice President


4. What can be the maximum number of members of the Lok Sabha ?
[A]545
[B]550
[C]552
[D]560


5. Which among the following was the strength of Lok Sabha after India's first general elections?
[A]289
[B]389
[C]489
[D]492


6. In India the Parliament is made up of ___:
1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. President
4. Vice President
5. Lok Sabha Speaker
Choose the correct option:
[A]1 2
[B]1 2 3
[C]1 2 3 4
[D]1 2 3 4 5


7. Consider the following:
1. Members of Lok Sabha
2. Members of Rajya Sabha
3. Members of Legislative Assemblies
4. Members of Legislative Councils
Who among the above choose President of India?
[A]1
[B]1 2
[C]1 2 3
[D]1 2 3 4


Explanation
8. For how many times, a person can become President of India?
[A]Once
[B]Twice
[C]Thrice
[D]No limit


9. If the Government of a State fails to enforce the Directive principals of the state Policy, a citizen can move to which among the following courts to file a writ petition to get them enforced?
[A]No Court
[B]District Courts
[C]High Courts
[D]Supreme Court


10. Which among the following articles helped the Madarsas in India to remain out of purview of the Right to Education Act?
[A]Article 26
[B]Article 27
[C]Article 29
[D]Article 30


11. The ultimate sovereignty in the Indian Polity rests with which among the following?
[A]Parliament
[B]Council of Ministers
[C]Higher Judiciary
[D]People of India


12. Which among the following is the basis of representation in Rajya Sabha for States?
[A]Area
[B]Population
[C]Both A & B
[D]Neither A nor B


13. Consider the following statements:
1. Presiding officer is member of the Rajya Sabha
2. All Union Territories have representation in Rajya Sabha
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 and 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2


14. New All India services can be initiated in India only if the following makes a recommendation?
[A]President
[B]Rajya Sabha
[C]Lok Sabha
[D]Council of Ministers


15. What is the maximum life of an ordinance promulgated by President?
[A]6 months
[B]7.5 months
[C]9 months
[D]12 months