Question 1 of 50

Hint

116. Untouchability is associated with:

A

Social inequality

B

Political inequality

C

Economic inequality

D

Religious inequality

Question 2 of 50

Hint

124. Chapter III on the Fundamental Rights contains twenty-four articles from:

A

Article 12 to 35

B

Article 14 to 37

C

Article 10 to 33

D

Article 16 to 19

Question 3 of 50

Hint

107. Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of the State Policy?

A

To raise the level of nutrition

B

To develop the scientific temper

C

To promote economic interests of weaker sections

D

To separate the Judiciary from the Executive

Question 4 of 50

Hint

123. In Indian Constitution, there is no provision for:

A

Religious Rights

B

Political and Social Rights

C

Education Rights

D

Economic Rights

Question 5 of 50

Hint

105. In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanisms and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in:

A

Fundamental Rights

B

Preamble

C

Fundamental Duties

D

Directive Principles

Question 6 of 50

Hint

101. The Preamble of our Constitution includes all except:

A

Adult franchise

B

Equality of status

C

Fraternity

D

Justice

Question 7 of 50

Hint

102. Protection of the interests of the minority is envisaged in which of the following articles?

A

14

B

19

C

29

D

32

Question 8 of 50

Hint

146. In the case of a conflict between the Centre and State in respect of a subject included in the Concurrent List:

A

The State Law prevails

B

The Union Law prevails

C

The matter is resolved by the Supreme Court.

D

The law which had been passed first would prevail

Question 9 of 50

Hint

135. The writ of Prohibition is issued by the Supreme court or a High Court against:

A

Judicial or quasi judicial authorities

B

Administrative and judicial authorities

C

Administrative authorities and private individuals

D

Administrative authorities and government

Question 10 of 50

Hint

144. If the Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom should he address the letter of resignation?

A

Chief Minister

B

Speaker of Vidhan Sabha

C

Governor of the State

D

Leader of his political party

Question 11 of 50

Hint

141. Which of the following best defines the Parliamentary term ‘Crossing the Floor’?

A

Leaving the opposition to join the party in power or vice versa by a Parliamentarian

B

An attempt to occupy the seat of some other Parliamentarian

C

Leaving a House by minister in between in order to attend the other House

D

Walk out by some Parliamentarians in order to boycott the proceedings of the Hous

Question 12 of 50

Hint

132. Which of the following signifies an important distinction between fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

A

While the former are rights of citizens, the latter are duties of the state.

B

While the former relate largely to civic aspects, the latter relate to socio-economic and international aspects.

C

While the former relate to the present, the latter are not so timebound.

D

While the former are judicially enforceable the latter are not so enforceable.

Question 13 of 50

Hint

125. What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?

A

12 years

B

14 years

C

16 years

D

18 years

Question 14 of 50

Hint

137. For those Union Territories, which have no Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by:

A

Union Ministry

B

President

C

Parliament

D

Appointed Administrator

Question 15 of 50

Hint

110. Protection and interests of the minorities is envisaged in which Article of the Constitution?

A

Article 14

B

Article 19

C

Article 29

D

Article 32

Question 16 of 50

Hint

109. Which part of the constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A

Part III

B

Part IV

C

Part V

D

Part II

Question 17 of 50

Hint

145. To which of the following Bills, the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration?

A

Ordinary Bills

B

Finance Bills

C

Bills passed by both the Houses of the Parliament

D

Bill seeking Amendment to the Constitution.(e) Both (b) and (d)

Question 18 of 50

Hint

120. Every person who is arrested or detained is required to be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of:

A

24 hours excluding the time necessary for journey

B

48 hours including the time necessary for journey

C

72 hours including the time necessary for journey

D

None of these

Question 19 of 50

Hint

111. Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

A

Freedom of speech and expression

B

Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms

C

Freedom to move freely

D

Freedom to the press

Question 20 of 50

Hint

115. Which of the following is Fundamental duty of an Indian citizen?

A

To cast his vote during election

B

To develop scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

C

To work for removal of illiteracy

D

To honour the elected leaders

Question 21 of 50

Hint

147. Who is the highest Law Officer of a state?

A

Attorney General

B

Advocate General

C

Solicitor General

D

Secretary General Law Department

Question 22 of 50

Hint

131. Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented:

A

In the Supreme Court only

B

In the High Court only

C

Either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court

D

First in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court

Question 23 of 50

Hint

108. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?

A

Right to Equality

B

Right against Exploitation

C

Right to Property

D

Right to Freedom of Religion

Question 24 of 50

Hint

103. The Fundamental Right that aims at the abolition of social distinctions is the right:

A

To property

B

Against exploitation

C

To equality

D

To freedom

Question 25 of 50

Hint

104. On whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

A

Parliament

B

Supreme Court

C

President

D

State Legislature

Question 26 of 50

Hint

113. Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which amendment?

A

14th

B

42nd

C

39th

D

44th

Question 27 of 50

Hint

129. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in:

A

1971

B

1972

C

1975

D

1976

Question 28 of 50

Hint

106. Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?

A

Article 29 and 31

B

Article 29 and 32

C

Article 29 and 30

D

Article 30 and 31

Question 29 of 50

Hint

118. The prohibition of traffic in human beings and ‘beggar’ comes under:

A

Article 22

B

Article 23

C

Article 24

D

Article 25

Question 30 of 50

Hint

148. What is ‘zero hour’?

A

When the proposals of the opposition are Considered

B

When matters of utmost importance are raised

C

Interval between the morning and afternoon sessions

D

When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha

Question 31 of 50

Hint

130. Which state government has prohibited use of the word ‘Harijan’ and replaced it with ‘Anusuchit Jati’ in official work?

A

Karnataka

B

Jammu & Kashmir

C

Rajasthan

D

Uttar Pradesh

Question 32 of 50

Hint

140. Which of the following bills cannot be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha?

A

Money Bills

B

Bills pertaining to the removal of the President by impeachment

C

Bills bringing a state under the President’s Rule

D

Bills pertaining to the powers of the Supreme Court or State Judiciary

Question 33 of 50

Hint

139. The first woman film star nominated/elected to the Rajya Sabha was:

A

Nargis Dutt

B

Vyjayanthimala

C

Hema Malini

D

Jayalalitha

Question 34 of 50

Hint

126. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?

A

Right to strike

B

Right against exploitation

C

Right to equality

D

Right to freedom of religion

Question 35 of 50

Hint

142. An ordinance promulgated by the President:

A

Will lapse automatically after 2 months

B

Will lapse on the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the Parliament

C

Will automatically become a law after 6 months

D

Will continue to be in force till it is superseded by an Act of the Parliament

Question 36 of 50

Hint

133. Article 17 of the Constitution:

A

Protects individual freedom

B

Grants right to equality

C

Abolishes untouchability

D

Grants right to Constitutional remedies

Question 37 of 50

Hint

134. Contempt of Court places restriction on which fundamental Right?

A

Right to Freedom

B

Right against exploitation

C

Right to Equality

D

Right to constitutional Remedies

Question 38 of 50

Hint

122. Which one of the following fundamental rights has been described by Dr Ambedkar as the ‘heart and soul of the Constitution’?

A

Right to Equality

B

Right to Constitution Remedies

C

Right to Freedom

D

Right against Exploitation

Question 39 of 50

Hint

128. The total number of Fundamental duties mentioned in the Constitution is:

A

9

B

10

C

11

D

12

Question 40 of 50

Hint

150. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively is:

A

552 and 250

B

525 and 238

C

537 and 275

D

545 and 250

Question 41 of 50

Hint

112. Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:

A

Fundamental Rights

B

Legal rights

C

Constitutional Rights

D

Natural Rights

Question 42 of 50

Hint

119. The Right to Property is a:

A

Legal Right

B

Fundamental Right

C

Free Right

D

Universal Right

Question 43 of 50

Hint

149. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution:

A

Passed by 2/3rd majority of its total members present

B

Passed by a simple majority of its total members present

C

Moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha

D

None of these

Question 44 of 50

Hint

138. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by:

A

Lok Sabha

B

Constitutional amendment

C

President

D

None of these

Question 45 of 50

Hint

127. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc., (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental right classifiable under:

A

The Right to Freedom of Religion

B

The Right against exploitation

C

The Cultural and Education Rights

D

The Right to Equality

Question 46 of 50

Hint

136. Total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by:

A

1/3

B

2/3

C

1/2

D

¼

Question 47 of 50

Hint

143. The President can promulgate an ordinance

A

When the Lok Sabha has been dissolved

B

When there is conflict between the two Houses regarding a particular bill

C

When a bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not passed by the Rajya Sabha

D

When both the Houses of the Parliament are not in session

Question 48 of 50

Hint

121. If the person is refused freedom of movement, it means denial of:

A

Civil Liberty

B

Economic Liberty

C

National Liberty

D

Political Liberty

Question 49 of 50

Hint

117. Which of the following is a right against exploitation?

A

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion

B

Protection in respect of conviction for offences

C

Prohibition of employment of children in factories and hazardous employment

D

Protection of language, script or culture of minorities

Question 50 of 50

Hint

114. Which of the following Directive Principles is based on Gandhian ideology?

A

Equal pay for equal work for both men and women

B

Uniform civil code for all citizens

C

Separation of Judiciary from Executive

D

Promotion of cottage industries

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116. Untouchability is associated with:

124. Chapter III on the Fundamental Rights contains twenty-four articles from:

107. Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of the State Policy?

123. In Indian Constitution, there is no provision for:

105. In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanisms and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in:

101. The Preamble of our Constitution includes all except:

102. Protection of the interests of the minority is envisaged in which of the following articles?

146. In the case of a conflict between the Centre and State in respect of a subject included in the Concurrent List:

135. The writ of Prohibition is issued by the Supreme court or a High Court against:

144. If the Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom should he address the letter of resignation?

141. Which of the following best defines the Parliamentary term ‘Crossing the Floor’?

132. Which of the following signifies an important distinction between fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

125. What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?

137. For those Union Territories, which have no Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by:

110. Protection and interests of the minorities is envisaged in which Article of the Constitution?

109. Which part of the constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

145. To which of the following Bills, the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration?

120. Every person who is arrested or detained is required to be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of:

111. Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

115. Which of the following is Fundamental duty of an Indian citizen?

147. Who is the highest Law Officer of a state?

131. Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented:

108. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?

103. The Fundamental Right that aims at the abolition of social distinctions is the right:

104. On whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

113. Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which amendment?

129. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in:

106. Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?

118. The prohibition of traffic in human beings and ‘beggar’ comes under:

148. What is ‘zero hour’?

130. Which state government has prohibited use of the word ‘Harijan’ and replaced it with ‘Anusuchit Jati’ in official work?

140. Which of the following bills cannot be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha?

139. The first woman film star nominated/elected to the Rajya Sabha was:

126. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?

142. An ordinance promulgated by the President:

133. Article 17 of the Constitution:

134. Contempt of Court places restriction on which fundamental Right?

122. Which one of the following fundamental rights has been described by Dr Ambedkar as the ‘heart and soul of the Constitution’?

128. The total number of Fundamental duties mentioned in the Constitution is:

150. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively is:

112. Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:

119. The Right to Property is a:

149. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution:

138. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by:

127. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc., (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental right classifiable under:

136. Total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by:

143. The President can promulgate an ordinance

121. If the person is refused freedom of movement, it means denial of:

117. Which of the following is a right against exploitation?

114. Which of the following Directive Principles is based on Gandhian ideology?

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