Quiz 610: Indian Polity & Constitution for Civil Services (Prelim) Examination

Who among the following elect the Chairman of Rajya Sabha in India?

1. Members of Rajya Sabha
2. Members of Lok Sabha
3. Members of Legislative Assemblies of States

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

The various Amendments of Citizenship Act in 1986 have resulted in the following:

1. Dual Citizenship
2. Voting right at the age of 18 yrs
3. Difficulty in acquiring citizenship by refugees of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh etc.

Which among the above is / are correct?”

Consider the following statements about Constituent Assembly of India:

1. It was set up as a result of negotiations between the Indian Leaders and Cripps Mission
2. Its members were directly elected
3. It worked as India’s parliament till the first election were carried out

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

The Directive Principles of State policy, though attractive, are not enforceable by law. But there is one among the given options, which has been so far made enforceable by a Supreme Court fiat. Identify that DPSP from the given options:

Consider the following statements in context with Legislative procedures at Center:

1. A Money bill can be referred to a Joint Committee of the Houses
2. A motion for introduction of a Finance Bill or an Appropriation Bill in either house of Parliament

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

The salary and allowances of Chief Justice of India and Other judges can be reduced only if approval comes from:

The Constitution of India provides that Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free. However, despite this provision, a state in India can make law for imposing taxes on imports of goods from other states in India, provided the goods produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same manner. Who decides whether the states can make such law or not?

Consider the following observations about the provisions of Grant-in-aid in India:

1. The Article 275 of the Constitution of India provides that every state of India shall be allocated grants-in-aid
2. The allocation of grants-in-aid has to be uniformly distributed as per a ratio of the population / Income of the concerned state
3. The role of Finance Commission is to ensure that the grants-in-aid reaches every state as per the provisions of the Constitution of India

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Chief Justice of India
2. Other Judges of Supreme Court

President may consult the Judges of the Supreme Courts for appointment of which among the above?

Consider the following statements:

1. As per the Constitution of India, the First Finance Commission had to be created before end of 2 years from the commencement of Indian Constitution
2. Finance Commissions are established by the President at every 5 years interval
3. If the President wants, the interval of setting up of a Finance Commission can be reduced

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?