67. If both the President and Vice President are not available, who performs the duties of the President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
According to the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, the Chief Justice of India acts as President if both offices are vacant.
Question 2 of 50
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61. Under which Article can the President declare National Emergency?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Article 352 allows the President to declare a National Emergency due to war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
Question 3 of 50
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57. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The CAG is appointed by the President of India by warrant under their hand and seal as per Article 148.
Question 4 of 50
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70. Which President of India was elected unopposed?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy is the only President of India to have been elected unopposed (in 1977).
Question 5 of 50
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73. Which Article says that there should be a Governor?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
Article 153 states that there shall be a Governor for each State.
Question 6 of 50
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62. Under which Article can the President declare State Emergency?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
State Emergency, popularly known as President's Rule, is imposed under Article 356 if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in a state.
Question 7 of 50
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63. Under which Article can the President declare Financial Emergency?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency if the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
Question 8 of 50
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93. Which Article defines Equality before law and equal protection of law?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
Question 9 of 50
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89. Where is national judicial academy situated?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
The National Judicial Academy, a government-funded training institute for judges in India, is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Question 10 of 50
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100. Which part of Constitution defines Fundamental Duties?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Part IV-A (Article 51A) contains the Fundamental Duties, which were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
Question 11 of 50
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59. Who appoints the other Election Commissioners of India?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Just like the Chief Election Commissioner, the other Election Commissioners are also appointed by the President.
Question 12 of 50
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84. Who is the chairman of National Integration Council?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The National Integration Council is an extra-constitutional body chaired by the Prime Minister of India to address issues like communalism and regionalism.
Question 13 of 50
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88. How many finance commissions have been constituted till now?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
(Context Note: As of late 2023, the 16th Finance Commission was constituted. Based on the historical options provided in this quiz, 15 is the highest correct selection).
Question 14 of 50
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71. What is the salary of Vice President of India?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
The Vice President of India (who also acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha) draws a revised salary of ₹4,00,000 per month.
Question 15 of 50
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53. What is the salary of President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
In the 2018 Union Budget, the President's salary was revised and increased to ₹5,00,000 per month.
Question 16 of 50
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65. How many times has the Financial Emergency been declared in our country?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
A Financial Emergency under Article 360 has never been invoked in the history of India.
Question 17 of 50
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68. How many times has the Chief Justice of India performed the duties of President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The CJI has performed the duties of the President only once in Indian history.
Question 18 of 50
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87. Who is known as Primus-Inter Pares?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The Prime Minister is often called "Primus-Inter Pares" (First among equals) in relation to the other Cabinet ministers.
Question 19 of 50
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83. No one can be convicted twice for the same offence and this doctrine is called:
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The principle of "Double Jeopardy" is enshrined in Article 20(2), which protects an individual from being prosecuted and punished for the same offense more than once.
Question 20 of 50
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75. What is the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of the Parliament?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Under Article 100(3), the quorum to hold a meeting of either House of Parliament is 1/10th of the total number of members.
Question 21 of 50
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90. By which constitutional amendment Panchayati Raj was introduced?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 formally institutionalized the Panchayati Raj system by adding Part IX to the Constitution.
Question 22 of 50
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72. Which Article says that there should be a Vice President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Article 63 explicitly states: "There shall be a Vice-President of India."
Question 23 of 50
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82. How many members in the Rajya Sabha are nominated?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge in art, literature, science, or social service.
Question 24 of 50
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81. Does the Governor have the powers to give pardon for the death sentence?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
No. Under Article 161, a Governor can suspend, remit, or commute a death sentence, but the absolute power to pardon a death sentence rests exclusively with the President (Article 72).
Question 25 of 50
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99. Which Article says for Uniform Civil Code?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
Article 44, a Directive Principle, states that the State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India.
Question 26 of 50
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54. Who holds the office in the absence of President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Article 65 states that the Vice President acts as President in the event of a vacancy or absence of the President.
Question 27 of 50
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76. Chandigarh comes under which High Court?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh is the common High Court for the states of Punjab and Haryana and the UT of Chandigarh.
Question 28 of 50
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60. Who appoints the Chairman of UPSC of India?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Under Article 316, the Chairman and other members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) are appointed by the President.
Question 29 of 50
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92. From which country’s Constitution the Judicial Review have been borrowed?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
The concept of Judicial Review, the power of courts to examine legislative and executive acts, was heavily inspired by the United States Constitution.
Question 30 of 50
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95. Which Article defines Judicial Review?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
Article 13 establishes the basis for Judicial Review by declaring that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights shall be void.
Question 31 of 50
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98. What are the Articles which defines Directive Principles of State Policy?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Part IV of the Constitution, comprising Articles 36 to 51, outlines the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
Question 32 of 50
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96. Which Article defines Protection in respect of conviction for offences?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
Article 20 provides crucial protections to individuals facing criminal charges, covering ex post facto laws, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination.
Question 33 of 50
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86. Who is known as the keystone of the Cabinet arch?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The Prime Minister is referred to as the keystone of the cabinet arch because they are the central figure around whom the entire Council of Ministers revolves.
Question 34 of 50
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69. Which Chief Justice of India has performed the duties of President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Justice M. Hidaytullah acted as the President of India from July 20, 1969, to August 24, 1969, after the death of President Zakir Husain and the resignation of VP V.V. Giri.
Question 35 of 50
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79. Who appoints the Chairman of State Public Service Commission?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
Under Article 316, the Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor.
Question 36 of 50
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64. How many times has the National Emergency been declared in our country?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
National Emergency has been declared three times: 1962 (Indo-China war), 1971 (Indo-Pak war), and 1975 (Internal Disturbance).
Question 37 of 50
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78. Who appoints the Advocate General?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
Under Article 165, the Governor of each State appoints a person qualified to be a High Court judge as the Advocate General.
Question 38 of 50
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77. Who administers oath to the Governor?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
According to Article 159, the oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the respective State High Court.
Question 39 of 50
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74. What is the salary of Governor of a State?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
Following the 2018 revisions, the salary of a State Governor was increased to ₹3,50,000 per month.
Question 40 of 50
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55. In which house of the Parliament can the proceedings of impeachment of President be initiated?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Impeachment charges against the President for violation of the Constitution can be initiated in either House of Parliament.
Question 41 of 50
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91. From which country’s Constitution the Right to Equality have been borrowed?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
While the framework of Fundamental Rights is American, the specific concept of "Equality before Law" under the Right to Equality originates from the British concept of the Rule of Law. (Equal protection comes from the US).
Question 42 of 50
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52. Who administers oath to the President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Under Article 60, the oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India (or in their absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court).
Question 43 of 50
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51. Which article says that there should be a President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
Article 52 of the Indian Constitution simply states: "There shall be a President of India."
Question 44 of 50
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80. Which Union Territory has a representation in the Rajya Sabha?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
Among the given options, only the National Capital Territory of Delhi (along with Puducherry and J&K) has representation in the Rajya Sabha.
Question 45 of 50
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94. Which Articles defines Protection of life and Personal liberty?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Article 21 states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
Question 46 of 50
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66. Which Article describes about the impeachment of President?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Article 61 provides the detailed procedure for the impeachment of the President of India.
Question 47 of 50
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85. Who is the chairman of Inter-State Council?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The Inter-State Council, established under Article 263 to coordinate between the center and states, is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Question 48 of 50
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56. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President under Article 76(1) and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Question 49 of 50
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58. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
According to Article 324(2), the President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.
Question 50 of 50
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97. Which Article defines Prohibition of discrimination only on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
Article 15 strictly prohibits the state from discriminating against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
