Where was the first session of the Constituent Assembly held?New Delhi
Who was the Chairman’ of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?Jawaharlal Nehru
Which proclamation of National Emergency automatically suspends?Right to freedom
On the basis of financial crisis howmany times has emergency been declared by the President of India?Not even once
What type of Party system has been envolved in India?Multi-Party
Which post does the Constitution of India does not mention?The Deputy Prime Minister
Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court?President
With which does the power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Court rest?With the Parliament
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?President
Who said “I therefore want freedom immediately, this very night, before dawn if it can be had”?Mahatma Gandhi
Up to howmuch age can the Members of the Union Public Service Commission function?65 years
Which country has the briefest Constitution in the world?USA
Who was made the Home Minister when Jawaharlal Nehru formed the Interim Government in 1946?Sardar Patel
Which committee was assigned to recommend reforms in the insurance sector?Malhotra Committee
What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?14 years
Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship?Parliament
When the Vice-President acts as President he gets the emoluments of which post?President
The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in which sabha?Rajya Sabha alone
To whom does the Public Accounts Committee submit its report?The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India?Supreme Court
Which Union Territory attained statehood in February, 1987?Goa
Which Article of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of Village Panchayats?Article 40
Which Amendment of the Constitution of India deals with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj?73rd
What does the Preamble of our Constitution contin?Thespiritofthe Constitution
The source of India’s sovereignty lies in which thing?Preambletothe Constitution
When the Vice-President acts as President he gets the emoluments of which post?President
In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from which country?England
In which year was the first no confidence motion moved in the Lok Sabha after independence?1963
From where can a Member of Parliament claim immunity?From civil cases only
With which the executive power relating to concurrent subjects remain?The Centre
Howmany subjects are in the Union list?97 subjects
By which committee was Mandai Panchayats recommended?Ashok Mehta Committee
Why was the Panchayati Raj System adopted?Decentralise the power of democracy
Which Committee was formed to suggest means for eradicating black money?Cheiliah Committee
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Which Directive Principle of State Policy has NOT been implemented so far?Uniform civil code for the citizens
Which amendments accorded precedence to Directive Principle over Fundamental Rights?42nd Amendment
In an atom the order of filling up of the orbitals is governed by which principle?Aufbau principle
Which agency has the power to declare any industrial unit as a potentially sick unit?BIFR
Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of Parliament?President
The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year’?Thrice
When can the salaries of High Court judges be reduced?During a Financial Emergency (Art. 360)
By whom are the Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed?President
Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?Malgaonkar
Which is the State having the largest population of scheduled castes?Utter Pradesh
Which country has the briefest Constitution in the world?USA
In which state has India’s largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently?Andhra Pradesh
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?B. R. Ambedkar
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution?About 3 years since Dec 9, 1946
How type of right is Right to Information?Fundamental right
Meghnad Saha is known for his contribution in which field?Physics
Which right conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?Freedom to speech
What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha?30 years
What is the minimum age for being the member of the Parliament?25 years
What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly?500
By whom are Zonal Council provided?By Parliamentary Act
By whom was an inter-State Council set up in 1990 under Article 263 of the Constitution?President
How many votes are entitled for members of the UN Economic and Social Council?One vote
On which date India became a Sovereign, democratic republic?18289
What is the present strength of members in the Economic and Social Council of the UN body?54
Which act made the Indian Legislature bicameral?Government of India Act, 1919
What is the duration of proclamation of Financial Emergency?At the first instance 2 months
During the proclamation of National Emergency which articls can not be suspended?Articles 20 and 21
Where can the report of the UPSC discussed?In Parliament before being accepted
To whom is the resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member addressed?Governor
What does the special status of Jammu and Kashmir imply?A separate Constitution
To whom is the Chief Minister of a State responsible?Governor
What is the source of maximum income to Panchayati Raj?Government grants
Which is at the apex of the-three tier system of Panchayati Raj?Zila Parishad
Which can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?Parliament
The Fundamental Right to Property has been deleted by the which Amendment Act?44th
Which were the patrons of Sangam, an assembly of Tamil poets?Pandya
To whom the Vice-President’s letter of resignation is to be addressed?President
On which basis Montague-Chelmsford Report formed?The Government of India Act, 1919
Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President from his office before the expiry of his term?Parliament
When was Inter-Governmental Authori on Development come into existence?21st March, 1996
How can a major portion of the Constitution be amended?By two-thirds majority
When was Lake Chad Basin Commission founded?22nd May, 1964
Which Constitutional Amendments banned the floor crossing in Parliament?52nd
When is the Constitution of India designed to work as a unitary government?In times of Emergency
From which of the country, Constitution of India has adopted fundamental duties?Erstwhile USSR
Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?Indira Gandhi
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?Vice-President
Among the Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size?Pondicherry
Under which act was the Supreme Court set up?Regulating Act
Which Judge of the Supreme Court was unsuccessfully sought to be impeached?Justice Ramaswami
Which Governor of Bengal committed suicide in 1774?Robert Clive
Bouncing of cheques has become an offence. What is the punishment for the same?6 months imprisonment
By whom is Recognition to a political party accorded?By the Election Commission
From which date shall the tenure of every Panchayat be for five years?From the date of its first meeting
Which is not the concern of the local government?Public Utility Services
In which year was the Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution for Independent India set up?1946
What are the total members of Security Council–15
Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?Sachidananda Sinha
Between which a government is federal or unitary on the basis of relations?Centre and States
Who was appointed by Ashoka to administer justice in his empire?Rajuka
Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India?Shri V. T. Krishnamachari
The Ninth Schedule was added by which Amendment?First
To which duties is the system of value added taxation applicable?Excise duties
By whom is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected?All the members of Lok Sabha
Which first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India?Sucheta Kripalani
What does the special status of Jammu and Kashmir imply?A separate Constitution
To whom is the Chief Minister of a State responsible?Governor
Which tax is levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the States?Stamp Duties
With which amendment act has Panchayati Raj received constitutional status?73rd
By whom was the Constitution of India adopted?Constituent Assembly
When was the Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met?9th December, 1946
The United Nations declared 4th week of September which week?Peace Week
Which right conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?Freedom to speech
Which is a human right as well as a fundamental right under the Constitution of India?Right to Education
After howmany years One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire?Second year
A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within howmany days?14 days
How can a Change in distribution of powers between the Centre and the States be done?Amending the Constitution
By which bill does the government make arrangement for the collection of revenues for a year?Finance Bill
The distribution of power between Centre and the States is based on which scheme?Government of India Act, 1935
Which helped to develop close ties between the government and the masses?Ryotwari Settlement
Which Amendment provided for an authoritative version of the Constitution in Hindi?58th
After howmany years is the President of USA is elected?4 years
Economic Planning is a subject of which list?Union List
Which Act gave representation to Indians for the first time in the Legislature?Government of India Act, 1935
Who has the power to form a new State within the Union of India?President
By which act did the Crown take the Government of India into its own hands?Government of India Act, 1858
Which was the crop during the 13th and 14th Centuries A.D. the Indian peasants did not cultivate?Maize
In whom the executive authority of the Union is vested by the Constitution?President
By whom is the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament appointed?Speaker of Lok Sabha
Who decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not?Speaker of Lok Sabha
Who used the phrase ‘Un-British’ to criticize the English colonial control of India?Dadabhai Naoroji
Where is In the Constitution of India, the word ‘Federal’ used?Nowhere
By whom is Recognition to a political party accorded?By the Election Commission
Which Amendment provided for an authoritative version of the Constitution in Hindi?58th
Under whose signature are the members of All-India Services appointed?President
Which part of the Constitution reflects the mind and ideals of the framers?Preamble
What does the Preamble of our Constitution contains?The spirit of the Constitution
Which State has the largest percentage of reserved parliamentary seats?Uttar Pradesh
According to which system are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?Single Transferable Vote System
The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for the periods of–5 years
Which One feature is distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the vidhan Parishad?Indirect election
What is the electorate for a Panchayat?The Gram Sabha
For how long does Mayor of a Municipal Corporation hold the office?1 year
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Who were considered constitutionalist within the Indian National Congress?Satyamurty and K. M. Munshi
Which is a human right as well as a fundamental right under the Constitution of India?Right to Education
Who was instrumental in bringing the Extremists and the Moderates together at Lucknow?Annie Besant
Howmany times has National Emergency been declared?Three times
Who headed the Cabinet Mission?Lord Pethick Lawrence
Under which act was the Supreme Court set up?Regulating Act
Which Judge of the Supreme Court was unsuccessfully sought to be impeached?Justice Ramaswami
By whom is the Area of Lok Sabha Constituency for the purpose of general election determined?Election Commission
After howmany years is Election of Rajya Sabha held?2 years
On which Panchayat did the Ashok Mehta Committee greater emphasis?Mandai Panchayat
Who decides about the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on Fundamental Rights?Courts
By whom is the Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive enjoined?Directive Principle
To which Bill the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration?Finance Bills
Which was the first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha?Nargis Dutt
Whose prior consent can the Money Bills be introduced in the State Legislature?Governor
Who was the chairman of National Income Committee?P. C. Mahalanobis
Which State has no Panchayati Raj Institution at all?Nagaland
Who is the executive head of a Municipal Corporation?Commissioner
How did Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution?By consensus
Which body finalises the Five Year Plan proposals?National Development Council
Which has the most profound influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution?Government of India Act, 1935
Among which class did Indian National Congress find wide acceptance initially?Educated middle class
The five year term of the President is calculated from which day?The day he assumes charge
If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to whom?Vice-President
Mahatma Gandhi gave the call ‘Do or Die’ during which movement?Quit India Movement
How many times was the term of the Lok Sabha extended upto 6 years?Once
In which of the Parliamentary Financial Committees is the Rajya Sabha not represented?Estimates Committee
The States Reorganisation Act created howmany States and Union Territories?14 and 6
Which is not administered by a Lieutenant Governor?Chandigarh
Which was the chariler Act to close the trade of East India?1833
By whom is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected?All the members of Lok Sabha
By whom is the Chairman of Public Accounts Committee appointed?Speaker
Which was the first State to become bifurcated after independence?Madras
On which date was the State of Bombay was bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat?May 1, in the year 1960
Which post is not mentioned in the Constitution of India?The Deputy Prime Minister
How can a major portion of the Constitution be amended?By two-thirds majority
How the Constitution describes India?As a Union of States
Which language is not recognised in the 8th Schedule though it is an official language of a State?English
Who has the final power to maintain order within the House of People?Speaker
Who fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?Parliament
How mnay subjects are in the Concurrent List?47 subjects
How can a Change in distribution of powers between the Centre and the States be done?By Amending the Constitution
By virtue of which Act, dyarchy was introduced in India?Government of India Act, 1919
Which Amendment of the Constitution of India deals with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj?73rd
From which date shall the tenure of every Panchayat be for five years?From the date of its first meeting
Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in which article?Part II, Articles 5-11
Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?Article 29 and 30
Which State sends the maximum number of members to the Rajya Sabha?Uttar Pradesh
Who was the first leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha?Kamlapati Tripathi
With which the executive power relating to concurrent subjects remain?The Centre
Howmany subjects are in the Union list?97 subjects
In which schedule is the list of items which may be entrusted to the Panchayats given?Eleventh Schedule
In which State was the Panchayati Raj first introduced?Rajasthan
By whom is the composition of the UPSC determined?By the President
Which Act formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?Indian Councils Act, 1909
Where are the disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President settle?In the Supreme Court
When was National Development Council set up?1952
Who is ex-officio charman of Rajya SabhaVice President
In which country did the concept of Public Interest Litigation originated?The United States
In which year ‘Human Rights Resolution’ was adopted by the U.N.?1945
Which amendment curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts?42th
The Centre-State financial distribution takes place on the recommendation by which ministry?Finance Minister
Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of India?Attorney General
What was the most profound influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution?Government of India Act, 1935
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?Either House of Parliament
Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India?Shri V. T. Krishnamachari
Who has the power to form a new State within the Union of India?President
Who started the Public Works Department in India in 1848?Lord Dalhousie
Which writ is issued by the court in’ case of illegal detention of a person?Habeas Corpus
Which writ is a bulwark of personal freedom?Habeas Corpus
The Centre-State financial distribution takes place on the recommendation by which ministry?Finance Minister
Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of India?Attorney General
Which act made the Indian Legislature bicameral?Government of India Act, 1919
During which five year plan were the steel plants at Durgapur, Bhilai and Rourkela established?Second Five Year Plan
In whom did the Government of India Act, 1935 veste the residuary power?Governor-General
During which Five Year Plan was the total expenditure on agriculture the highest?Fourth Five Year Plan
By whom the salary and perquisites of the Prime Minister of India are decided?Parliament
What about ministry in the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister?The Ministry is dissolved
A Judge of a High Court wanting to resign addresses his letter of resignation to whom?The President
From which fund is the pension of a High Court Judge charged?Consolidated Fund of India
How is the National Development Council?Non political body
In which schedule is the list of items which may be entrusted to the Panchayats given?Eleventh Schedule
Which Act formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?Indian Councils Act, 1909
Which Act gave representation to Indians for the first time in the Legislature?Government of India Act, 1935
What was the decentralisation system recommended?Balwant Rai Mehta
By whom the rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined?Prime Minister
During which prime minister was the strategy of Rolling plan was adopted?Morarji Desai
By whom was collective responsibility of the Cabinet introduced in India?Constitution of India
Ministers in a State get salaries, by whom is it as determined?State Legislature
When did the British Government start ruling India directly?After Sepoy Mutiny
During whose viceroyalty was the system of Budget introduced in India?Canning
Who is entitled to initiate a Bill for Constitutional Amendments?Either House of Parliament
In which was Indian Constitution amended for the first time?1951
Which Committee’s recommendations are being followed for estimating Poverty Line in India?Lakdawala Committee
By whom was the Constitution of India adopted?Constituent Assembly
When was the Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met?9th December, 1946
Where is the headquarters of African Development Bank?Abidjan
Who was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India?Dr. B. N. Rao
The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in which sabha?Rajya Sabha alone
By whom are the portfolios allocated to the ministers?The Prime Minister
What is the age of retirement of the Judges of the High Court?62 years
By whom the oath to a High Court Judge is administered?Governor
Who is associated with the Local Self- Government Act?Ripon
What is the source of maximum income to Panchayati Raj?Government grants
Under which act was the Supreme Court in British India established?Regulating Act of 1773
Which is at the apex of the-three tier system of Panchayati Raj?Zila Parishad
The amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on which pattern?Constitution of South Africa
Which was in power in the U. K. when India got independence?Labour Party
Where was the first session of the Constituent Assembly held?New Delhi
If a Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation?Chief Minister
By which is in In practice the policy of the Government shaped?The Cabinet
Who is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution?Advocate General
Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?President
Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in which article?Part II, Articles 5-11
Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?Article 29 and 30
For whose removal Parliament’s resolution is not needed?Judge of Supreme Court
The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by which office?State Legislature
In the Mughal administration, by whom was military recruitment being looked after?Bakshi
How many States are required to ratify certain Amendments to the Constitution?Not less than half the number
Which post does the Constitution of India not mention?The Deputy Prime Minister
The Ninth Schedule was added by which Amendment?First
Which House is better placed with regard to control over the executive?Lok Sabha
Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?Jawaharlal Nehru
Who was the Chairman’ of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?Jawaharlal Nehru
In India, which is regulated by the forward Markets Commission?Commodities Futures Trading
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?12
How much the time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed?6 months
Which language is not recognised in the 8th Schedule though it is an official language of a State?English
A Judge of the Supreme Court of India is to hold office until he attains the age of howmany years?65 years
What does the power of judicial review ensure?The constitutionality of laws
With which amendment act has Panchayati Raj received constitutional status?73rd
Which act aimed at providing a federal structure for India?Government of India Act, 1935
The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of which ministry?Ministry of Human Affairs
What is the maximum number of representatives of the States in Lok Sabha?530
The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period?5 years
Which One feature is distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the vidhan Parishad?Indirect election
When was the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India added?By the first Amendment
By which Amendment, the power to amend the Constitution was specifically conferred upon the Parliament?24th
Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?Part IV
Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court?Leila Seth
After a no confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, who decides a date for the debate?Lok Sabha Speaker
How many times was the term of the Lok Sabha extended upto 6 years?Once
To whom does UPSC submit its annual report on its work?The Union Home Minister
Under whose signature are the members of All-India Services appointed?President
With what subject do the Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India deal?Citizenship
How long the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended?By 1 year at a time
How are representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha chosen?Direct elections
The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of which ministry?Ministry of Human Affairs
What is the maximum number of representatives of the States in Lok Sabha?530
Who laid the foundation of nuclear science in the country?Homi J. Bhabha
By whom is Agricultural Income Tax assigned to the State Governments?By the Constitution of India
A Municipal Corporation is set up in a city with howmuch population of not less than?10 lakh
Which is a source of income of the Gram Panchayats?Levy Duties
By which act was the office of Governor General of India created?Govt. of India Act, 1858
By which is in In practice the policy of the Government shaped?The Cabinet
During which prime minister was the strategy of Rolling plan was adopted?Morarji Desai
To whom are the Ministers individually responsible?The President
By whom is the Contingency Fund of the State operated?Governor
Whose prior consent can the Money Bills be introduced in the State Legislature?Governor
‘Holding a ‘Bandh’ was declared illegal for the first time in India by which High Courts?Kerala High Court
Who was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946- 1947?R. K. Shanmukham Chetty
What Minimum age is required to contest for Presidentship?35 years
In case a President dies while in office, for howmany months can the Vice- President act as President?6 months
What is the maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly?Six months
Chief Ministers of all the States are ex-officio members of which council?National Development Council
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of howmany members?250
The first Governor-General of India was appointed under the provisions of which act?1833
Howmany subjects are in the State List?66 subjects
The distribution of power between Centre and the States is based on which scheme?Government of India Act, 1935
Which was the Capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953?Kurnool
By whom the salary and perquisites of the Prime Minister of India are decided?Parliament
What about ministry in the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister?The Ministry is dissolved
English is the official language of which State?Nagaland
In which country does State funding of elections take place?Germany and Austria
The President of the Indian Union has the same constitutional authority as which country?British Monarch
Which describes India as a Secular State?Preambletothe Constitution
Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Who was the first leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha?Kamlapati Tripathi
Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC?President
What is the part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers?Preamble
In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from which country?England
Who was elected as the President of All-India Khilafat Conference when it met at Delhi in 1919?Mahatma Gandhi
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?12
How much the time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed?6 months
By whom is the conditions of service and tenure of the Election Commissioner prescribed?Parliament
In which year were the first general elections in India held?1951
What was the main stipulation of Government of India Act, 1935?Complete independence guaranteed
By which act did the Crown take the Government of India into its own hands?Government of India Act, 1858
By whom is the Annual Financial Statement caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament?President
How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?Indirectly
Upto howmuch age can the Members of the Union Public Service Commission function?65 years
Where is the The International Court of Justice located?Hague
Of which country Indian Constitution closely follows the constitutional system?UK
The inspiration of ‘Liberty, Equality and Fraternity’ was derived from which revolution?French revolution
Which State sends the maximum number of members to the Rajya Sabha?Uttar Pradesh
Who was the head of the Committee formed by the government to enquire into Jallianwala Bagh massacre?Hunter
By whom is the Chairman of Public Accounts Committee appointed?Speaker
By whom are the Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission appointed?President
Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC?President
Which describes India as a Secular State?Preambletothe Constitution
How long the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended?By 1 year at a time
The source of India’s sovereignty lies in which thing?Preambletothe Constitution
How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed by Parliament?Once
Planning in India derives its objectives from which policy?Directive Principles of State policy
What is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj System called?Panchayat Samiti
The amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on which pattern?Constitution of South Africa
Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?Jawaharlal Nehru
By whom is the Annual Financial Statement caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament?President
How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?Indirectly
Where can the report of the UPSC discussed?In Parliament before being accepted
To whom is the resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member addressed?Governor
Who was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of Indian Independence?J. B. Kriplani
Why are the Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 suspended during emergency?War or external aggression
What does the theory of Fundamental Rights imply?Limited government
In which of the Parliamentary Financial Committees is the Rajya Sabha not represented?Estimates Committee
From which fund are the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court drawn?Consolidated Fund
From which of the country, Constitution of India has adopted fundamental duties?Erstwhile USSR
What does the Constitution name our country?India, that is Bharat
Which is the largest Committee of the Parliament?The Estimates Committee
In which State was the Panchayatl Raj first introduced?Rajasthan
In which year was Panchayati Raj started in the country?1959
What is the administrative capital of South Africa?Pretoria
Which tax is not levied by the Union Government?Profession Tax
The Fundamental Right to Property has been deleted by the which Amendment Act?44th
Who was not the member of the Cabinet Mission which visited India in 1946?Lord Mountbatten
What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly?500
To whom is a minister in a State individually responsible?Governor
In which article Right to education is a fundamental right?Personal liberty under Article 21
How is the censorship of the press judged?By the test of reasonableness
To whom does the Public Accounts Committee submit its report?The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
What does Net factor income from abroad added to GDP give?GNP
Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India?Supreme Court
Which year is celebrated as International Year of Quinoa?2013
Which is not the concern of the local government?Public Utility Services
In which part is the provision of amending the Constitutional Provision is given?Part XX Article 368
Which Chief Justice of India has acted as President of India?M. Hidayatullah
"Who was the second Portuguese Governor in India?Alfonso de Albuquerque
"Which Act removed the legal recognition of slavery in India?The Act V of 1843
When did the first linguistic State of Andhra come into existence?19633
Who is associated with the coinage of the name ‘United Nations’?Franklin Roosevelt
The Operation Polo was associated with the annexation of which Princely States into Indian Union?Hyderabad
The States Reorganisation Act created howmany States and Union Territories?14 and 6
Which are the working language(s) of the UNESCO?English and French
Which amendments accorded precedence to Directive Principle over Fundamental Rights?42nd Amendment
In which part of the Constitution the concept of Welfare State finds elaboration?Directive Principles
The International Court of Justice was established in which year?1946
Which write is a bulwark of personal freedom?Habeas Corpus
When was the Universal Postal Union (UPU) establish?1874
Which writ may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right?Habeas Corpus
What is the situation with increasing unemployment and inflation termed?Stagflation
Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which Ministries?Ministry of Home Affairs
In which years did the Right to Information Act come into force?2005
Who was first President of U.S.A. to visit India?D. W. Eisenhower
Who resigned as Vice-President to contest for the office of the President?V.V. Giri
Who was the first PM of England?Sir Robert Walpole
Where are the disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President settle?In the Supreme Court
After howmany years is Election of Rajya Sabha held?2 years
The powers of the Election Commission are given in which Article of the Constitution?324
Why are the Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 suspended during emergency?Due to War or external aggression
What does the theory of Fundamental Rights imply?Limited government
By whom is the Governor is appointed?President
What is the maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly?Six months
Which States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second official language of the State?Uttarakhand
Which is the largest committee of Parliament of India?Estimates Committee
Who has the final power to maintain order within the House of People?Speaker
During whose pleasure does teh Attorney General of India hold office?President
‘India for the Indians’ was the political message of which social reformer?Dayanand Saraswati
Who is the Father of local self government in India?Lord Ripon
What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?14 years
Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship?Parliament
A Judge of the Supreme Court of India is to hold office until he attains the age of howmany years?65 years
Which is the State having the largest population of scheduled castes?Utter Pradesh
What type of Party system has been evolved in India?Multi-Party
Which post does the Constitution of India does not mention?The Deputy Prime Minister
After howmuch time are the elections to Panchayats are to be held?Every five years
When did Unrepresented- Nations and Peoples Organisation come into existence?1991
Who is to conduct the elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities?State Election Commission
Who was the first Indian to become the member of British Parliament?Dadabhai Naoroji
Who decides about the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on Fundamental Rights?Courts
By whom is the Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive enjoined?Directive Principle
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, what can the Supreme Court do?It may issue a writ
Which writ is issued by the court in case of illegal detention of a person?Habeas Corpus
The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of which Department/ Ministry?Culture
What was the most important feature of the Government of India Act of 1919?Introduction of Dyarchy
In which Ministry, the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?Home Affairs
Which Article of the UN Charter established the International Trusteeship System?75
Which is the largest Committee of the Parliament?The Estimates Committee
In which year was the first no confidence motion moved in the Lok Sabha after independence?1963
By whom was the idea of the Constitution of India first of all given?M. N. Roy
By whom were the members of the Constituent Assembly elected?By Provincial Assemblies
What is the total number of High Courts in India at present?24
When can the salaries of High Court judges be reduced?During a Financial Emergency
Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?Sachidananda Sinha
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?B. R. Ambedkar
In which year did Annie Besant enjoy the Presidentship of the INC?1917
What is the maximum strength of the nominated members in both the Houses of Parliament?14
Who decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not?Speaker of Lok Sabha
Indian President and Prime Minister are a replica of the heads of the State of which country?Britain
When is the Constitution of India designed to work as a unitary government?In times of Emergency
Who is the highest Law Officer of a State?Advocate General
After howmuch time are the elections to Panchayats are to be held?Every five years
How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?3
Which High Court has jurisdiction over the State of Arunachal Pradesh?Guwahati
With which does the power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Court rest?With the Parliament
AJudge of a High Court wanting to resign addresses his letter of resignation to whom?The President
By whom was collective responsibility of the Cabinet introduced in India?Constitution of India
If a Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation?Chief Minister
Who is to conduct the elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities?State Election Commission
A Municipal Corporation is set up in a city with howmuch population of not less than?10 lakh
Which was the only President of India who elected unopposed?Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
When the Vice-President officiates as President, whose salary does he draw?President
Where is the headquarter of the International Court of Justice?The Hague
In which year were the first general elections in India held?1951
In which year did the Congress loose its monopoly of power in the States for the first time after the elections?1967
Who is the President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research?Prime Minister of India
When did the first linguistic State of Andhra come into existence?19633
Who first imparted a mass character to the Indian National Congress?Mahatma Gandhi
Which President of-India served for two terms?Rajendra Prasad
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President’s rule promulgated on any State in India?356
For howmany month can the proclamation of emergency at the first instance be restricted?6 months
To which do the residuary powers of legislation in case of Jammu and Kashmir belong?The State Legislature
When was the design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constitutent Assembly of India?July, 1947
Who was the first woman’ President of the Indian National Congress?Annie Besant
On which date India became a Sovereign, democratic republic?18289
In respect of which states has Union Parliament power to legislate on the subjects of all three lists?Union Territories
To which do the residuary powers of legislation in case of Jammu and Kashmir belong?The State Legislature
For howmany months is the President’s rule imposed?6 months
Which proclamation of National Emergency automatically suspends?Right to freedom
Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha are nominated in terms of which Article?331
By whom is the composition of the UPSC determined?By the President
After howmany years is Finance Commission constituted by the President?Every five years
How many languages are used on a ten rupee note?17
Who is the highest Law Officer of a State?Advocate General
The executive power is vested in the President but on whose advice is it actually used?The Council of Ministers
Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?Indira Gandhi
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?Vice-President
Which Article of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of Village Panchayats?Article 40
Who is entitled to initiate a Bill for Constitutional Amendments?Either House of Parliament
In which was Indian Constitution amended for the first time?1951
Who was the author of the famous work All Contributions to the Critic of Political Economy’?Karl Marx
By whom was the law of constant proportions enunciated?Proust
Which House is better placed with regard to control over the executive?Lok Sabha
For whose removal Parliament’s resolution is not needed?Judge of Supreme Court
Who fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?Parliament
Where was the first Municipal Corporation in India set up?Kolkata
When was the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India added?By the first Amendment
Which Constitutional Amendments banned the floor crossing in Parliament?52nd
What is the respect for the National Flag and National Anthem?Fundamental Duty of every citizen
Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?Parliament
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President’s rule promulgated on any State in India?356
Which was an associate State of India before becoming a full fledged State?Sikkim
New exim policy has choosen which town for ‘the pottery export?Khurja
Which of appointment is not made by the President of India?Speaker of the Lok Sabha
The present demographic transition of India is indicative of which thing?Typically increasing urbanisation
Which is the smallest Union Territory?Lakshadweep
To whom the Vice-President’s letter of resignation is to be addressed?President
Trade Union comes under which List?Concurrent list
If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to whom?Vice-President
Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?Malgaonkar
In Krishnadevaraya’s court, who were Ashtadiggajas?Eight great poets of his court
What is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj System called?Panchayat Samiti
Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court?President
From which fund is the pension of a High Court Judge charged?Consolidated Fund of India
For howmany month can the proclamation of emergency at the first instance be restricted?6 months
For howmany months is the President’s rule imposed?6 months
Which natural region is not found in the Torrid Zone?Temperate deserts
The levying of which following taxe is outside the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation?Income Tax
What is the electorate for a Panchayat?The Gram Sabha
By which act was the office of the Secretary of State for India?Government of India Act, 1858
In which country did the concept of Public Interest Litigation originated?The United States
For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, what can the Supreme Court do?It may issue a writ
Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?Part IV
What is the total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution?11
During whose pleasure does teh Attorney General of India hold office?President
A person to be qualified for standing in a panchayat election what age must have he attained?21 years
By whom was the Cabinet Mission to India headed?Lord Pethick Lawrence
Who followed the policy of ‘masterly inactivity’ towards Afghanistan?Sir John Lawrence
Who was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India?Dr. B. N. Rao
The first census was conducted in India at the time of which governor general?Lord Mayo
Which is the only Union Territory that has a High Court of its own?Delhi
Under whose guidance was the Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately come to an end?Lala Lajpat Rai
When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recognized by the UN observed?27-Jan
During the proclamation of National Emergency which articls can not be suspended?Articles 20 and 21
Who sings on One-rupee currency notes?Finance Secretary of India
Which was the first woman film star nominated to the Rajya Sabha?Nargis Dutt
Which State in India has the broadest continental shelf?Gujarat
Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha are nominated in terms of which Article?331
What is the name the President of India who was elected unopposed?Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
By which amendment has the National Capital Territory of Delhi been constituted?69th Amendment
What is the task of the Planning Commission?Preparation of the plan
The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by which office?State Legislature
In which list are the Central Government’s exclusive powers enumerated?Union List
Who administers oath of office to the President?Chief Justice of India
Department of Border Management is a Department of which Union Ministry?Ministry of Home Affairs
Which was the first woman Governor of a State in free India?Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
In India, the bank NABARD does not provide refinance to which bank?Export-Import Banks
Crusade for human rights is associated with which name?Jimmy Carter
By whom is the Contingency Fund of the State operated?Governor
Who laid the foundation of the British Civil Service in India?Lord Cornwallis
In case a President dies while in office, for howmany months can the Vice- President act as President?6 months
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?Either House of Parliament
In which year was the Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution for Independent India set up?1946
How did Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution?By consensus
Which is an extra Constitutional and non-statutory body?Planning Commission
The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by whom?Lt. Governor
What is the minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India?25 years
In which article Right to education is a fundamental right?Personal liberty under Article 21
In which year was Panchayati Raj started in the country?1959
A person to be qualified for standing in a panchayat election what age must have he attained?21 years
Which was the only President of India who elected unopposed?Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President from his office before the expiry of his term?Parliament
By whom are the portfolios allocated to the ministers?The Prime Minister
Whow resigned as Vice-President to contest for the office of the President?V.V. Giri
By whom is the Prime Minister appointed?President
What is the life of Rajya Sabha?Permanency
Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under which rights?Fundamental Rights
Indian Constitution recognises minorities on which basis?Religion
How the Constitution describes India?As a Union of States
Between which a government is federal or unitary on the basis of relations?Centre and States
How many Regional Commissions are established by the UN Economic and Social Council?5
The inspiration of ‘Liberty, Equality and Fraternity’ was derived from which revolution?French revolution
To whom are the Ministers individually responsible?The President
Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning Commission and National Development Council.Prime Minister
Who is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?Defence Minister
By whom is the parliament’s expenditure is controlled?Comptroller and Auditor General
Who administers oath of office to the President?Chief Justice of India
The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by whom?Lt. Governor
Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of Parliament?President
The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year?Thrice
The five year term of the President is calculated from which day?The day he assumes charge
By whom is the parliament’s expenditure is controlled?Comptroller and Auditor General
By whom the rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined?Prime Minister
Howmany times has National Emergency been declared?Three times
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of howmany members?250
How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed by Parliament?Once
Indian President and Prime Minister are a replica of the heads of the State of which country?Britain
At where were the High Courts in India first started?Bombay, Madras, Calcutta
How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?3
A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within howmany days?14 days
Which writ may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right?Habeas Corpus
From where was the term ‘Congress’ derived?The History of North America
After a no confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, who decides a date for the debate?Lok Sabha Speaker
Which can be abolished but not dissolved?State Legislative Council
From where can a Member of Parliament claim immunity?From civil cases only
The Union Territories get representation in which house?Both Houses of Parliament
In which year was the first Indian Councils Act passed?1861
After howmany years One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire?Second year
By whom the oath to a High Court Judge is administered?Governor
Which Indian became the President of International Court of Justice?Dr. Nagendra Singh
The distribution of seats of the Parliament are based on which census?1971
Which can be abolished but not dissolved?State Legislative Council
Under the Constitution, the residuary powers vest with which government?Union Government
Under which article was the State of Jammu and Kashmir accorded special status?Article 370 of the Constitution
By whom are the Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed?President
By whom is the conditions of service and tenure of the Election Commissioner prescribed?Parliament
Which State has no Panchayati Raj Institution at all?Nagaland
Which of appointment is not made by the President of India?Speaker of the Lok Sabha
What Minimum age is required to contest for Presidentship?35 years
How are representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha chosen?Direct elections
What is the age of retirement of the Judges of the High Court?62 years
When the Vice-President officiates as President, whose salary does he draw?President
Of which country Indian Constitution closely follows the constitutional system?UK
What is the life of Rajya Sabha?Permanency
What does the power of judicial review ensure?The constitutionality of laws
Which is a high cloud?Cirrus
Chief Ministers of all the States are ex-officio members of which council?National Development Council
Who is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution?Advocate General
According to which article untouchability is abolished and its practice is punishable?Article 17
What is the respect for the National Flag and National Anthem?Fundamental Duty of every citizen
From which fund are the salary and allowances of the Governor charged?Consolidated Fund of the State
Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?Parliament
How type of right is Right to Information?Fundamental right
To whom is a minister in a State individually responsible?Governor
What is the minimum age for being the member of the Parliament?25 years
Who acts as the Chancellor of State Universities?Governor
In which Union Territory people of the Onge tribe live?Andaman and Nicobar Islands
In which list are the Central Government’s exclusive powers enumerated?Union List
Indian Constitution recognises minorities on which basis?Religion
In which does the subject of Co-operative Societies fall?Concurrent List
Lotteries organised by the government of a State come under which list?State List
What does the Constitution name our country?India, that is Bharat
Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under which rights?Fundamental Rights
What is the capital of Lakshadweep?Kavaratti
Which is an extra Constitutional and non-statutory body?Planning Commission
With what subject do the Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India deal?Citizenship
The Union Territories get representation in which house?Both Houses of Parliament
Under the Constitution, the residuary powers vest with which government?Union Government
To whom does UPSC submit its annual report on its work?The Union Home Minister
The President of the Indian Union has the same constitutional authority as which country?British Monarch
Advantage of unitary system of governance is-strong state
Which of the following countries has an unwritten constitution-UK
How many members were in the interim parliament of India-296
Who was the first central legislative assembly constituted-1921
The constituent assembly of India was constituted on the scheme of –Cabinet Mission
Which of the following acts suggested the post of comptroller and auditor general-Act of 1919
Who was the chairman of the constituent assembly of India-Dr.Rajendra Prasad
Which was the president of constituent assembly of India-Dr.Rajendra Prasad
In constitution, where can we see the values of Indian democracy-Preamble
In the preamble of constitution, India is called-Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
"What is Popular sovereignty-Domination of representative of people
"When did India become a complete sovereign democratic republic-18228
How many times has the preamble of the constitution been amended?-1 time
The philosophy and values of the makers of constitution are reflected in-The Preamble
"Where is the word “Union” used in the constitution of India-Nowhere in Constitution
"In which forms, India has been described as in the constitution-Union of States
In which of the forms, composite India has been described as in the constitution-Federation of states and territories
What is defined for India in article 1 of the constitution-Union of States
The number of union territory in India are-7
How many states are in union of India-29
In 1956, the states reorganisation formed-14 States and 6 Union Territories
In which years, fundamental duties of Indian citizens were inserted in constitution-1976
Indian constitution came into force on-26 January, 1950
Indian constitution was adopted on-26 November, 1949
The constitution of India came into effect as a whole on-26 January, 1950
Who was the constitutional advisor to constituent assembly of India-Sir B.N. Rau
The serious fault in federal form of government is-The threat of separatism
Bicameral system is a feature of which of the following forms of government-Federal System
“Democratic Centralisation” is a feature of which of the followings-Socialist State
In India, single citizenship has been adopted from-England
Which s has the feature of dual citizenship-Federal Government
Which parts of the constitution is related to the provision of citizenship-2
Indian federalism is closer to-Canada
Where did India adopt the federal system with a strong centre-Canada
Where did India took the provision of Indian federalism in Indian constitution-Canada
“Rule of Law” is the speciality of which of the followings –Britain
Who is considered as the maker of the constitution of India-B.R. Ambedkar
From which nations, we have taken the provision of judicial review-USA
Which country has the longest constitution in the world-India
How many items are there in union list-97
Article 370 of constitution is applicable on which state-Jammu and Kashmir
Local governance is the foundation of –Democracy
Fundamental rights of Indian constitution have adopted from which of the following nations-America
How many fundamental rights were there in the beginning-Seven
In which of the part of the constitution, the fundamental rights are enshrined in-Part 3
Under which article, any person can go to supreme court in violation of fundamental rights-Article32
Which issues a writ-Any High Court
Which writs is called bulwark of personal freedom-Habeas Corpus
In which situations, habeas corpus writ is issued-Faulty Police Detention
Which writ’s meaning is –“to have the body of”-Habeas Corpus
Which type of writ is not issued under Indian constitution-Injunction
How many writs can be issued by Supreme Court-5
Which pairs is not correct-Article 17.abolition of titles
According to Indian constitution, right to life is –Fundamental Right
By which constitutional amendment act, the right to property ceases to be a fundamental right-44th
Under 44th amendment act, which of the followings became a legal right-Right to Property
according to Indian constitution, right to property is-Legal Right
Dr. Ambedkar called which of the following articles as “the heart and soul of the constitution”-Article32
In which part of the constitution, fundamental rights are mentioned-3rd
“Freedom of Press ” is mentioned in which of the following rights-Right to Expression
In which of the articles, freedom of press lies-Article 19
Forcing a person to sign a sample is considered as-Violation of freedom of liberty
What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian constitution-Religion
when were the fundamental duties inserted in Indian constitution-1976
Fundamental duties were inserted in the constitution by which of the following amendments-42nd Amendment
Fill in the blank-“rights duties-Direct
How many fundamental duties are there in Indian constitution-11
Which articles of the constitution is related with the fundamental duties-Article 51A
Who is the custodian of the implementation of the fundamental rights-High Courts and Supreme Court
The fundamental rights of Indian citizens can be suspended –During National Emergency
Who can restrict the fundamental rights of the citizens-Parliament
In which articles, there is provision of “Right to Equality”-Article14
Citizens and foreigners both have-Legal Right
Which fundamental rights is for the citizens of India only-Right to Expression
Which fundamental rights can be controlled by preventive detention act-Right to Freedom
Which is opposite to the principle of “Rule of Law”-Privileges and Immunity
Article 19 of Indian constitution provides-Six Freedom
The freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion is guaranteed by-Article 27
In which articles , the interests of minorities are covered-29
Which articles of Indian constitution prohibits “Untouchability”-Article 17
Which is a political right-Right to contest election
Certain fundamental rights are not given to –Foreigner
According to Indian constitution, which is not a fundamental right-Right to Information
What kind of right is “Right to Vote”-Natural Right
Which is a political right-Right to Vote
Which matters is related with the Fundamental Rights-Golaknath v/s state of Punjab (1967)
“Directive Principles of State Policy” has been adopted by indian constitution from the constitution of-Ireland
From which nation’s constitution, Indian constitution has borrowed the directive principles of state policy-Ireland
Which part of the constitution of India ensures the social and economic democracy –Directive principles of state policy
Which ensures economic justice to Indian citizens-Directive principles of state policy
Which of the article ensures that directive principles of state policy cannot be enforced by any court-Article37
Which part of the constitution relates with the directive principles of the state policy-Part 4
Directive principles in our constitution are-Unenforceable by Courts
Which directive principle has the direct impact of the moral philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi-Ban on Cow Slaughter
Who said about “ram rule through village rule”-Mahatma Gandhi
Which constitutional amendment has made directive principles of state policy more important than Fundamental Rights-42nd
What is the discretionary power of the president of India-Appointment of Prime Minister
The members of the executive in president form of government are-Not members of any house of the legislature
Which articles of Indian constitution is related with the declaration of a welfare state-Article 39
During what period, the proclamation of emergency made by president should be approved by both house of the parliament-within one month
The vice-president is the ex-officio chairman of-Rajya Sabha
Vice-president isnot a member of any house
Who completed two successive regimes of the vice-president of India-S. Radhakrishnan
Who held the post of vice-president for two successive tenure-Dr. Radhakrishnan
How many members can be nominated for both houses of parliament by the president-14
the president of india is an integral part of-Parliament
How many members of Anglo-Indian community can be nominated for the parliament by the president-2
If Anglo-Indian community does not have enough representation in Lok Sabha, two members can be nominated by-President
According to Indian constitution, central minister will hold his post at the will of–President of India
For what duration, the election of member of Rajya Sabha is done-Six years
How many members can be nominated for Rajya Sabha by the president-12
Who has the right to nominate members for Rajya Sabha-President
If the speaker of Lok Sabha wants to resign, whom does he resign-Deputy Speaker
When the post of president and vice-president are vacant, who will perform the duties of president temporarily-Chief Justice of India
According to Indian constitution, which of the followings is a constitutional body-Finance Commission
First finance commission was constituted in-1951
How many years after a finance commission is constituted by the president-5 years
Who constitutes the Finance Commission-President
On the recommendations of which of the followings, the grants-in-aid is provided to states by centre-Finance Commission
Who does the financial distribution of the resources between centre and states-Finance Commission
Who appoints the members of Union Public Service Commission-President
Who appoints the Attorney General of India-President of India
Who hold the post of president twice-Babu Rajendra Prasad
Who is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of the Country-President
Who can send a matter to Supreme Court for consultation under article 143.President of India
In single transferable voting system, each member can express its verdict by-Voting for All
Who organizes the election process for the post of president of India-Election Commission of India
Vice-president of India is-Presiding chairman of Rajya Sabha
Which persons was elected unopposed for the post of president-N.Sanjeev Reddy
Which sitting vice-president lost the election for the post of president-Bhairon Singh Shekhavat
Who was the first non-political president of India-A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
Under which article of constitution , Proclaimation of National Emergency is declared-Article 352
How many times have the President Declared National Emergency-Thrice
Which year did President Declare National Emergency on internal dispute-1975
Under which of the following articles, president can make the proclamation of emergency in failure of constitutional machinery in any state-356
President can forward his resignation to whom-Vice-president
If president wants to resign, he will address his resignation to-Vice-president
If president of India wants to resign from his office, whom will he write his resignation to-Vice-president
Which appointments are not made by president of India-Speaker of Lok Sabha
What is the age limit to contest for the post of the president of India-35 years
What is the minimum age decided to contest for the election of the post of president-35 years
The impeachment process of president of India is adopted from-USA
What is the retirement age of the president –No age limit
What is the maximum age limit for the president post of India-No age limit
Who can summon the joint sitting of both houses of the parliament-President
Who presides over the joint sitting of two houses of the parliament –Speaker of Lok Sabha
How many types of emergency is provisioned in the constitution-3
President of India has the emergency power of –Three types
In India, how many times has the president declared financial emergency-Never
Under which article of the constitution, the president of India can declared the Financial Emergency-Article 360
In India, which kind of emergency has been imposed only once-Internal Disturbance Emergency
How many times can the president of India contest in re-election for his post-As many time he wants
The president of India has the same constitution powers which haveBritish Crown
The ordinance issued by president is applicable for the period of –6 months
Who is the constitutional head of the Indian government-President
Which of the followings holds his post after the approval of the president-Governor
The vice-president of India is elected by –The members of parliament
The dispute in matter of election of vice-president –Is surely filed in Supreme Court
The president can be impeached by-Parliament
The impeachment to remove president can be started from-Any house of parliament
which of the followings can bring the impeachment process of vice-president-rajya sabha
India has adopted the parliamentary form of government from-British Constitution
Where have we borrowed the parliamentary form of government-Britain
What is the name of upper house of Indian parliament –Rajya Sabha
What is the maximum gap period between two sessions of parliament-6 months
Rajya Sabha is dissolved-It can never be dissolved
The minimum age for the member of Rajya Sabha is-30 years
Who presides the joint sitting of parliament-Speaker of Lok Sabha
The committee which examines the audit report of comptroller and auditor general of India, is-Public Accounts Committee
The chairman of Public Accounts Committee of parliament is appointed by-Chairman of Rajya Sabha
The chairman of public accounts committee in Indian parliament is-Leader of opposition
What is the tenure of members of Rajya Sabha-6 years
For which period of time, the members of Rajya sabha are elected-6 years
Which body decides the conditions for getting the citizenship of India-Parliament
Who permits the formation of new state in union of India-Parliament
Who has the power to form all India services-Parliament
Council of minister is collectively responsible to-Lok sabha
To whom council of minister is responsible-Lok Sabha
The most important specialty of cabinet system of government is-C o l l e c t i v e responsibility
An ordinance must have passed by both houses in joint sitting by-General Majority of Members Presented
Parliament includes-President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Which of the followings makes law in India-President and both houses of parliament
Main duty of the legislature is-Enforcement of law
What is the meaning of “prorogation” in terms of parliament-End of session of parliament
Who approves a bill as money bill in Lok Sabha-Speaker
Who decides that a bill in parliament is a money bill or not-Chairman of Lok Sabha
The meaning of residuary powers in constitution of India is-Powers which are not include in union, state, and concurrent list.
Who was the first Indian the president of central legislature-Vitthal Bhai Patel
In which government, legislature gets more importance than executive-P a r l i a m e n t a r y Government
Who was the first chairman of Lok Sabha in independence India-G.V. Mavalanker
Frist chairman of Lok Sabha was-G.V. Mavalanker
Who was the Chaiman of Lok Sabha-Ganesh Vasudev Mavalanker
The maximum gap between two sessions of the parliament should not be more than-6 months
The discussion on any matter of urgent public importance presented by any member of house is known as-Adjournment Motion
Which of the followings is not related to parliament-Suspension
If the parliament has to appoint a committee for a specific task, it is known as-Ad-hoc committee
The council of ministers does not include-Cabinet Secretary
Where can the no-confidence motion be presented against council of ministers-Only Lok Sabha
By which bill, government presents a proposal for annual revenue collection-Finance Bill
In which house, the chairman of that house is not a member of house-Rajya Sabha
The most important feature of Indian parliament is-It includes the president
The system of nomination of members of Rajya Sabha has been borrowed from the constitution-Ireland
What is the total number of members for the main opposition party in parliament-1/10 of total members
Which of the following motions is related to union budget-Cut Motion
How many times, tenure of Lok Sabha was increased for 6 years-1
The initial tenure of member of Rajya Sabha was 5 years, it was changed by 42nd amendment in-6 years
In India, no government expenditure can be made without approval of –Parliament
Most of the articles of Indian constitution can be amended by-Parliament only
Which article gives the power to the parliament to make law on subjects of state list-249
If parliament has to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list, the proposal for such is to be approved by-Rajya Sabha
The maximum number of elected members of Lok Sabha can be-550
Which of the followings is the first woman speaker of Lok Sabha-Meera Kumar
Which house of the Indian parliament is a house elected by the people-Lok Sabha
How many times, a non-money bill is discussed in every house of the parliament-Three
Surplus budget is presented during-Inflation
Which of the following procession has been adopted from the world’s parliamentary system –Zero Hour
A member of parliament will be suspended from his membership, if he absents the house continuously for-60 days
Who decides the salary and allowances of the speaker of the Lok Sabha-Parliament
Which of the followings do not fall under legislative control-Zero hour
Who is the custodian of consolidated fund of India-Legislature
In which year, “House of People” was named as Lok Sabha-1954
Parliament and constitution are not mode of –Legal Justice
Which of the following prime ministers did not take part in session of parliament during his stint-Charan Singh
What is the quorum to transact the business of Lok Sabha-1/10
An important feature of democracy, is to give importance to-Citizens
Who said this “parliamentary democracy means one person and one vote”-Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Who chairs the meetings of council of ministers-Prime Minister
What is the minimum age for the post of prime minister of India-25
Who is the chairman of planning commission-Prime Minister
The powers in India are vested in –Central Government
In parliamentary democracy “he is the first among all”. Who is he-Prime Minister
Who said “Prime Minister is first in all”-Marley
Who gave the idea of “Cabinet Dictatorship”-Muir
Who speaks of cabinet system as the “Steering Wheel of Ship of State”-Muir
In India, prime minister can hold his post till, he has –Confidence of Lok Sabha
What is the tenure of the prime minister of India-Till he has the majority support in Lok Sabha
Which of the following prime ministers was ousted by no-confidence motion in parliament-V. P. Singh
By which of the following methods, prime minister of India is selected-Appointment
Who was the first deputy Prime Minister of India-Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Which of the followings taxes in India is wholly governed by central government-Corporate Tax
The pension of the judge of high court is charged on-Consolidated Fund of India
Who are included in national development council-Chief Minister of All States
Who is the chairman of national integration council-Prime Minister
A federal court was established in colonial India under the act of 1935
The name of the chief justice of India is-T. S. Thakur
Who appoints the judges of the supreme court of India-President
Which of the followings had been adorned the post of chief justice of India and speaker of Lok Sabha-K. S. Hegde
Who was the first woman chief justice of the Supreme Court-M. S. Fathima Beevi
The principal bench of high court of Madhya Pradesh is located in-Jabalpur
What is the retirement age of the judge of Supreme Court-65 years
The judges of supreme court can hold their post till the age of –65 years
The age of retirement of judge of supreme court is-65
Which of the followings writs can be issued only against a government official-Mandamus
The interpreter of Indian constitution is-Supreme Court
Who interprets the constitution-Judiciary
Who is the custodian of Indian constitution-Chief Justice of India
The salary and allowances of judges of Supreme Court are charged on-Consolidated Fund of India
Which of the followings is not an eligibility of the judge of Supreme Court in India-Age should be 35 years
What should be the experience of advocacy in any high court for being a judge of Supreme Court-10 years
The retired judges of Supreme Court are restricted to practice advocacy in-Any Court of India
How many judges are in Supreme Court-30
How many judges can be placed in Supreme Court along with chief justice-25
The retired judge of High Court is not permitted to practice as a lawyer in-The High Court where he retired from
Who has the power to decide on an election petition for any state-High Court
What is the main function judiciary-Adjudication of Law
The law framed by judiciary is called-Case Law
Which of the following High Courts declared 1st that “Shutdown” is unconstitutional-Kerala
In which of the following matters, the Supreme Court uphold the importance of Fundamental Rights over directive principles of state policy-Golaknath Case
Who is the custodian of Fundamental Rights-Judiciary
An appeal can be moved in High Court if the session court has verdict the punishment of-7 years
What is the meaning of “Judicial Review” of Supreme Court-Review of constitutional validity of laws
The Supreme Court of India has-Original, Appellate and Consultative Jurisdiction
Judicial review in Indian constitution is based on-On the procedure established by law
Which is the last appellate court-Supreme Court
Under which of the following articles of indian constitution, the verdict of central administrative tribunal can be challenged in supreme court-323 A
Who appoints the judges of District Courts-Governor
Who appoints the comptroller and auditor general of India-President
What is the term of the appointment of comptroller and auditor general of India-6 years or up to the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
The term of Comptroller and Auditor General of India is-6 years
Who is the Supreme Civil Officer of Central Government-Cabinet Secretary
Which is the supreme body in the country to approve five year plans-National Development Council
Who appoints the Attorney General of India-President
The Attorney General of India has the power to appear in-Any Court in India
Who can be invited to the parliament for any suggestion or advice-Attorney General of India
Which of the following bodies was not set up by constitutional provisions-Planning Commission
Planning Commission of India was-Anon-constitutional body
When was the Planning Commission set up-1950
Which of the following is a non-constitutional body-Planning Commission
The term of members of Union Public Service Commission is-6 years or up to the age of 65
Which of the followings is a feature of civil services India-Neutrality and un Biasedness
Any members of Union Public Service Commission can be removed by-President
Bureaucarcy performs-Administrative, Quasi- judicial and Quasi- legislative acts
How can a new all India Service be introduced-By passing a resolution under article 312
Union Public Service Commission employees of all India services-Selects
Which of the followings is not an All India Services-Indian Foreign Service
On which principles, the General Indian Election is based on-Regional Representation
Under which of the following articles, the Election Commission was established-Article 324
Which of the following articles is related to Election Commission-Article 324
Which method is used for the election of the members of Lok Sabha-Territorial Representation
In which year, the anti-defection law was passed by Indian Parliament-1985
What is the meaning of Right to Vote-Right to Vote to elect a representative in election
Which Amendment has reduced the age of voting to 18 years from 21 years-61st Amendment
What is the minimum age of Indian Citizens to vote in elections-18 years
Franchise is a-A method in which a voter exercises his right to vote
Which of the followings provides for a representative government-Indirect Democracy
The Lok Sabha elected in 2004 is-14th Lok Sabha
The limit of expenditure in legislative constituencies, has been raised in February 2011 to- 16 lakh
A national political party is one which has attained 6% of total vote in-Four or more states
How many percent votes should a party get to registered as a national party-0.06
The money of candidates for Lok Sabha and legislative assembly is forfeited-When he could not secure 1/6 votes
The right to vote in elections of the parliament is-Legal Right
Which political party gave two Prime Ministers in two years-Janta Dal
Which of the following parliamentary constituencies is the largest in terms of area-Ladakha (Jammu and Kashmir)
"Who was the founder of Dravida Kajhagam-Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy Naikar
"Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India-Sukumar Sen
Constitutional Majestic means-Useofpowerbykingunder the ambit of constitution
The first Election Commissioner of India was-Dr. Sukumar Sen
Who was the second Chief Election Commissioner of India-K.V. K. Sundaram
Who hold the post of chief election commissioner after the retirement of N.Gopalswami-Naveen Chawala
The Chief Minister is appointed by-Governor
Who appoints the Chief Minister-Governor
Governor is sworn by –Chief Justice of High Court
Who served for the longest period of time as the Chief Minister of a state-Jyoti Basu
Who uses the real executionery powers of state-Chief Minister
Which of the following articles of Indian constitution defines the functions of the chief minister-Article167
Which of the following states had never a lady Chief Minister-Maharashtra
Which of the followings becomes the Chief Minister of any Indian state for a third consecutive time-Tarun Gogoi
Who is the highest law officer of any state-Advocate General
Which of the following states was a Indian condominium and later became a full state-Sikkim
In which of the following states, there were only one woman Chief Minister-Rajasthan
The reservation bill proposes the reservation of woman in State Legislative Assemblies and Lok Sabha for-0.33
Which of the following states of India was formed on the basis of language-Andhra Pradesh
Which was the first linguistic state-Andhra Pradesh
Which of the following Indian states has the honour to be the first linguistic state-Andhra Pradesh
Which was the first state in India to conduct the election during delimitation-Karnataka
When were the states reorganized on linguistic basis-1956
In which year, the states were reorganized on linguistic lines-1956
Which of the following articles of the constitution provides for the status of special state to Jammu and Kashmir-370
Which of the following articles dictates Jammu and Kashmir, a special state-Article 370
Under which article, the state of Jammu and Kashmir is considered as a special state-370
Which of the followings is not a matter of local government-Law and Order
Which of the followings is exercised by local government in relation with state government-Delegated Authority
State highways are maintained by-Individual State
Who considered “pressure groups” as the “third house of the legislature”-H. M. phiner
What is maximum determined numbers for the members of the state legislative assemblies-500
Which state assembly has the maximum number of members-Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following states has a legislative council-Andhra Pradesh
How many legislative constituencies were there in Rajasthan in 2013.200
How many legislative assembly seats are in Delhi-70
The ordinance by the governor are subjected to approval of-State Legislature
The ordinance by governor will be valid in case of non-approval in state legislature for a period of –Six weeks
How many members of Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by governor in state assembly-1
The constitution does not have the provision to impeach-Governor
The state, which was formed by Madhya Pradesh with a resolution passed by the parliament in 2000 is-Chhattisgarh
Under which of the following articles, the president rule can be imposed in any state in failure of constitutional machinery-Article356
Which of the followings has the power to form new states or to change the borders of the states-Parliament
The name of which of the following states has been changed recently-Odisha
According to which article, state council can be formed or dissolved –Article169
Which of the following states has a legislative council-Maharashtra
A money bill can be presented in the state assembly with prior authorization of-Governor of the state
Who was the first woman governor in independence India-Sarojini Naidu
Who works as the chairman of state planning board-Chief Minister
North East Frontier Agency, during the formation of the constitution is currently known as –Arunachal Pradesh
The assumption of concurrent list of Indian constitution has been borrowed from-Australia
How many schedules are in the constitution of India-12
In our constitution, economic planning is in-Concurrent list
Which of the following subjects is in state list-Agriculture
Which of the following items is in “Concurrent List”-Labor Union
The total number of languages in 8th schedule of Indian constitution are-22
Which of the following languages is not mentioned in 8th schedule of the constitution-English
How many languages are there in 8th schedule of the constitution of India-22
Which of the following languages were added in 8th schedule later-Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
Which of the following subjects is not in union list-Labor Union
By which of the following amendment acts of the Indian constitution, the Panchayati raj system got the constutional status –73rd
73rd constitutional amendment is related to-Panchayati Raj
Which constitutional amendment had established Panchayati Raj institutions-73rd amendment
Which of the following constitutional Amendments gave a constitutional status to urban bodies-74th
The term “Gram Sabha” denotes-Electoral College for Panchayat
By which of the following articles, the Panchayati Raj system was started in India-40
Which article of Indian constitution directs state governments to organize village Panchayats-Article 40
Which of the followings is not a Panchayati Raj institution-Village co-operative society
Who had proposed the idea of three tier Panchayati Raj system-Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Panchayat committee is responsible for its functions to-District Council
In whose chairmanship, a committee was appointed in 1977 to examine the Panchayat Raj-Ashok Mehta
Which committee/commission examined the centre-state relations-Sarkariya Commission
Which of the two states had firstly implemented Panchayati Raj system-Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
Which of the following states had implemented Panchayati Raj system very firstly in India-Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the first state which-implemented local self- governance
Democratic Decentralization means-Local Government
Which of the followings ensures grassroots democracy in India-Panchayati Raj
Which of the following states had implemented the provision of removal of the elected members of local self-governance institutions-Madhya Pradesh
Who said that “I don’t accept a politics without religion”-Gandhi
To whom, the Union Public Service Commission presents its report-President
When was national commission for minorities established-1992
Which of the following articles of Indian constitution has the provisions of reservation for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe-Article 335
In which year, the national policy for women empowerment was adopted-2001
When was the right to information enacted in India-38518
Russian revolution was started from which of the following cities-St. Petersburg
Which of the followings was a popular slogan of French revolution-Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Who was the president of Chinese communist party at the time of freedom of China-Mao Zedong
Which of the following laws is in favour of the betterment of women-Human trafficking (prevention) act
Which of the followings recommended three language formula-Kothari Commission
The president of USA appoints the judges of Supreme Court, how-Approval of Senate
In which of the following systems, few rules over all-Oligarchy
Who has been assigned with the responsibility of world peace and security by the member nations of United Nation Organizatio-Security Council
What is the term of non-permanent members of United Nations Security Council-2 year
The five permanent members of United Nations Security Council are-China, France, Russia, UK, USA
Which of the followings is a permanent member of United Nation Security Council-China
How many members are in United Nations General Assembly-193
The total number of judges in International Court of justice are-15
Who was the propounder of priciples of Panchsheel-Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Whose agency is the government-Of state
Which of the followings is under the state-Internal and external sovereignty
Which of the followings is not an essential element of the state-Administration
Which of the followings is not an element of state-Army
Which of the followings is not an essential character of a state-Citizenship
Which is the essential element of state-All of these
How can the freedom be restricted by-Law
Which of the followings is not a part of united nations-House of commons
Which of the following American presidents was a famous t.v./film actor before elected as president-Ronald Reagan
Who played an important role during “reign of terror” in France-Robespierre
Who was in favor of a democracy without parties-Jay Prakash Narayan
Which of the followings cannot challenge India-Socialism
Who of the following countries has single-party system-China
The concept of Lokpal has been taken from-Scandinavian countries
Which of the followings resists liberty and freedom-Centralization
The success of democracy depends on-The right to oppose
Which of the following languages was given the status of “classical language” by the central government-Tamil
“Consent of people” means-Consent of most of the people
Which of the followings is an example of unitary and presidential system of governance-France
Which of the followings is not a feature of centralized government-Judicial review
A big difference is there in between principle and behavior –Parliamentary form of government
“The right to public office” is a –Political Right
“Greater India” is a sign of-Cultural Unity
In which country, a money bill is proposed in upper house of legislature-Germany
Which of the followings is an example of multiple executive-Switzerland
Which of the following American presidents had visited to china in 1972 to strengthen diplomatic relations-Richard Nixon
The decision on procedural matters in United Nations will be taken by positive votes-9
According to United Nations, which is not a right under child rights-Marriage
Who is the father of idealism-Plato
From which language, the word democracy has been taken-Greek
“Dialectics” indicates-Integration of opponents
The meaning of autocracy is-Rule of one person
Who used the term “state” for the first time-Machiavelli
Which of the followings is permanent organization –Family
“Man is a social animal” whose statement is this-Aristotle
Who said political science “metrology”-Bryce
“Person, who do not live in any state is either a saint or an animal” whose statement is this-Aristotle
“Liberty consists in obedience to the general will” whose statement is this-Rousseau
Whose statement is this-“man born free but always in shackles”Rousseau
“The soul of India lives in villages” whose statement is this-Gandhi ji
“Oh! Disrespectable democracy! I love you” whose statement is this-Carpentar
Who said this “good citizen makes good state and bad citizen makes bad state”-Plato
In which country, there is federal government-USA
Sovereign parliament is a contribution of-England
Who was the first woman prime minister in the world-Sri Lanka
“Dialectical materialism” is related with which of the following principles-Communism
Which of the followings is correct in relation with Marxist ideas of state-State is a class institution
Which of the following countries is governed by a king-Saudi Arabia
CTBT denotes-Arms Control Measures
Who supported the concept of “public desire”-Rousseau
The new official language of United Nations is-Arabic
In which of the followings, there is possibility of arbitrary rule-Single-party state
The last Asia pacific economic co-operation summit was held in-Philippines
Which are the two forms of democracy-Direct and Indirect
What is the example of direct democracy in India-Gram Sabha
“Shadow Cabinet” is a feature of which of the followings-Britain
Where was the system of shadow cabinet started from-Great Britain
when was the right to information passed-2005
When was the Lokpal bill passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with more strict provisions-2013
What is the meaning of ordinary law-Law made and enforced by government
Which of the following sections of Indian penal code is related with lesbian gay bisexual community (LGBT)-377
Which of the following high courts had legalized the homosexual relations in India in 2009.Delhi
The main cause of growth of communalism in India is-Economic and e d u c a t i o n a l backwardness of minority groups
To which the mandal commission report is related-Other backward classes
In which state, the Bodoland Territorial Council, an autonomous governing body was established-Assam
To which years, there was dominance of one party in India-1977
The year of the “Shimla pact” between India and Pakistan is-1972
Who has propounded term “rainbow coalition” originated from politics and policies-Barack Obama
The ballot papers were used firstly in-Ancient Greece
Under which ministry, central pollution control bureau works-Environment and Forest
Which of the following crops is banned by the supreme court of India-genetically modified brinjal
The book, written by Karl Marx, is-Das Kapital
What occurs under direct democracy in Switzerland-Natural growth
What is the term of president of Switzerland-1 year
Who said “Adolf Hitler is Germany and Germany is Adolf Hitler. He who is committed to Hitler is committed to Germany”-R. Hess
What is the meaning of fascism in respect to state-State is in control of the king
The faith of fascism formulates the principle of-Dictatorship
Who advocated the Nazism in Germany-Adolf Hitler
When did the constituent assembly adopt the national anthem-18287
The parliament of India has passed the environment (conservation) bill in-1986