Indian Constitution MCQs for test preparation

1. The "president" gives his, resignation, to the:- (a) Chief Justice, (b) Chief Minister, (c) Parliament, (d) Vice-President, (d) Vice-President, 2. The second president, of the Indian Republic, was: (a) V.V. Giri, (b) Dr Zakir Hussain, (c) Dr S. Radhakrishnan, (d) Dr Rajendra Prasad, (c) Dr S. Radhakrishnan, 3. For what period, does the vice president, of India hold office? (a) 5 years, (b) 2 years, (c) 6 years, (d) Till the age, of 65 years, (a) 5 years, 4. Who among the following, holds office during the pleasure, of the president? (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha, (b) Election Commissioner, (c) Prime Minister, (d) Governor, (d) Governor, 5. Which of the following, is not true regarding the:- (a) They do not, require any parliamentary ,sanction. (b) They can be reduced, during a Financial ,Emergency. (C) They are shown ,separately in the budget. (d) They are charged, on the Contingency ,Fund of India. (d) They are charged, on the Contingency ,Fund of India. 6. The total number of members, nominated by the President, to the Lok Sabha and the, Rajya Sabha is: (a) 12, (b) 14, (c) 16, (d) 18, (a) 12, 7. With reference, to the provisions, of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not correct? (a) There is no specific ,procedure mentioned to ,remove the Governor ,of a State. (b) No single, person can simultaneously ,act as a Governor of two, States. (c) In a Union Territory, the Lt, Governor appoints, the judges of the, High Court. (d) President appoints, the judges of the Supreme, Court in consultation ,with the Chief Justice, of India. (c) In a Union Territory, the Lt, Governor appoints, the judges of the, High Court. 9. Which one of the, following does not, constitute, the Electoral College for ,electing the President, of India? (a) Elected, members of Rajya Sabha, (b) Elected members ,of Lok Sabha, (c) Elected members ,of the Legislative Council, (c) Elected members ,of the Legislative Council, 10. The Council of Ministers, in a parliamentary type, of government, can remain in office, till it enjoys, the support of, the:- (a)Minority of members, of the Upper House ,of Parliament (b) Minority of ,members of the Lower ,House (c)Majority of the ,members of the Upper, House of Parliament (d) Majority of the, members of the Lower, House of Parliament (d) Majority of the, members of the Lower, House of Parliament 11. Which of the, following appointments, is not made, by the President, of India? (a) Speaker of the Lok Sabha, (c) Chief of the Air Force, (b) Chief Justice of India, (d) Chief of the Army, (a) Speaker of the Lok Sabha, 12. Who appoints, the Prime Minister, of India? (a) Parliament, (b) Citizens of India, (c) Lok Sabha, (d) President, (d) President, 13 The first woman, governor of a state, in free India was: (a) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, (b) Mrs. Indira Gandhi, (c) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani, (d) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit, (a) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, 14. Minimum age required, to contest for ,president ship, is: (a) 30 years, (b) 35 years, (c) 23 years, (d) 21 years, (b) 35 years, 15. The charge of impeachment, against the President ,of India for his removal, can be preferred by: (a) Rajya Sabha, (b) Speaker of Lok ,Sabha and Chairman of, Rajya Sabha (c) Both Houses of Parliament, (d) Lok Sabha, (c) Both Houses of Parliament, 16. Which of the ,following powers, is not enjoyed by, the President of India, in the event of emergency proclaimed, under Article 352 of, the Constitution? (a) He can suspend, the enforcement of ,Fundamental Rights. (b) He is authorized, to direct any state to exercise, its executive power,, in a particular manner. (c) He 1S authorized, during the recess of Lok Sabha, to allow expenditure from, the Consolidated Fund of India pending, sanction of the Parliament. (d) He is authorized, to dissolve the Raiva Sabha, and Lok Sabha. (d) He is authorized, to dissolve the Raiva Sabha, and Lok Sabha. 17. The Chief Minister, of a Union Territory, where such a set up exists, is appointed by the: (a) President, (b) Chief Minister, (c) Lt. Governor, (b) Prime Minister, (c) Lt. Governor, 18. Who was the, first Prime Minister, of India,? (a) Mahatma Gandhi, (b) Mrs. Indira Gandhi, (c) Dr Rajendra Prasad, (d) Jawaharlal Nehru, (d) Jawaharlal Nehru, 19. The "Union Council" of Ministers, consists of:- (a) Prime Minister, (b) Cabinet Ministers, (C)Cabinet Ministers ,and Chief Ministers of the, States (d) Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers (d) Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers 20. Which of the following, is the correct chronological, order of the prime, ministers in India,? I. Jawaharlal Nehru, II. Charan Singh, III. Indira Gandhi, IIIV. Morarji Desai, (a) III, II, IV, I, (b) I, II, III, IV, (c) I, III, I, IV, (d) II,I,III,IV, (d) II,I,III,IV, 21. Which of the, following, is true in context of the, President: (a) He addresses, the the first session, of parliament after, each general election, of the LokSabha and at the commencement, of the first session, of each year. (b) He addresses, the first session of Parliament, at the beginning ot each year, as well as the last ,session held at the end of each, year. (c) He addresses, the Parliament, (d) None, (a) He addresses, the the first session, of parliament after, each general election, of the LokSabha and at the commencement, of the first session, of each year. 22. Who among the following, enjoys the rank of a, Cabinet Minister, of the Indian Union? (a) Deputy ,Chairman Rajya Sabha, (b) Deputy Chairman, of the Planning Commission, (c) Secretary, to the Government of India, (d) None, (b) Deputy Chairman, of the Planning Commission, 23. When can, a president, use his discretion, in appointing the, prime minister? (a) In all, circumstances. (b) Only when the, Lok Sabha has been, dissolved. (c) In no circumstances, (d) When no, political party enjoys, a clear majority in, the Lok Sabha. (d) When no, political party enjoys, a clear majority in, the Lok Sabha. 25. If in a country, there happens, to be the office, of monarchy as well, as a parliamentary, form of government ,this monarch, will be called: (a) Head of the government, (b) Both Head, of the government and State, (c) Head of the State, (d) Head of the Cabinet, (c) Head of the State, 25. Chief Ministers, of all the states are ex-officio, members of the: (a) Finance Commission, (b) National Development Council, (c) Planning Commission, (d) Inter State Council, (d) Inter State Council, 26. Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction, the expenditure of public ,money in India? (a) President, (b) Prime Minister , (c) Parliament, (d) Speaker, (a) President, 28. Which of the, following is not an essential, qualification for appointment, as a government? (a) He should, be a citizen of India. (b) He should be, a domicile of the state to, which he is being, appointed. (c) He must have, completed the age of 35 years. (d) He must not, be a member of either ,House of Parliament. (b) He should be, a domicile of the state to, which he is being, appointed. 29, The President, nominates 12 members, of the Rajya Sabha, according to: (a) Their performance, as office-bearers of ,cultural societies. (b) Their role played, in political setup, of the country. (c) The recommendations, made by the, Vice-president. (d)Their distinction, in the field of science, art, literature and social service. (b) Their role played, in political setup, of the country. 30. who among the following, held office of the prime minister, for the shortest period? (a) Lal Bahadur Shastri, (b) V.P. Singh, (c) Moratji Desai, (d) Chandra Shekhar, (e) Charan Singh, (e) Charan Singh, 31. Which Article of the, Constitution, empowers the President to, appoint a commission, to investigate the condition, of backward, classes in general and suggest, ameliorative measures? (a) Article 339, (b) Article 340, (c) Article 342, (d) Article344, (b) Article 340, 32 .Who can initiate, impeachment, proceedings against the, President of India? (a) Lok Sabha, (b) Vidhan Sabha, (c) Rajya Sabha, (d) Either House of Parliament, (d) Either House of Parliament, 33. Who is the, longest serving chief minister, in India? (a) Bhajan Lai, (b) Hiteshwar Saikia, (c) Chimanbhai Patel, (d) Jyoti Basu, (d) Jyoti Basu, 34. What is the minimum, age for appointment, as a governor? (a) 30 years, (b) 25 years, (c) 35 years, (d) 40 years, (c) 35 years, 35. Chief Minister, of a state is responsible, to: (a) Governor, (b) Prime Minister, (c) Legislative Assembly, (d) Rajya Sabha, (c) Legislative Assembly, 36. The administrative and operational, control of the armed forces, is exercised by the: (a) Ministry of Defense, (b) Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff, (c) President, (d) Cabinet Committee, on Political Affairs with Prime, Minister as the Chairman (a) Ministry of Defense, 37. What is the position, of a 'Minister of State' in the "Central Government"? (a) He is the nominee, of the State Governor, (b)He looks after ,the interests of the State Cabinet., (c) He is the ,nominee of the State, Cabinet. (d) He is a Minister ,of Central Government but, not a member of the, Cabinet (d) He is a Minister ,of Central Government but, not a member of the, Cabinet 38. who among the following, is directly responsible to Parliament, for all matters concerning, the Defense, Services of India? (a) Cabinet, Committee on Political Affairs, (b) Prime Minister, (c) President, (d) Defense Minister, (d) Defense Minister, 39.HOW many times, the president, of India can seek re-election, to his post? (a) Once, (b) Two times, (c)Three times, (d) Any, (d) Any, 40. Who among the following, has the power to, form a new state, within the, Union of India? (a) President, (b) Prime Minister, (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha, (d) Supreme Court, (a) President, 41. Is the Prime minister, bound to advise the president, on matters on which his advice, is sought? (a) Yes, (b) It is discretionary, (c) If the Council of, Ministers so desires, (d) No, (a) Yes, 42. Which of the following, is not true regarding, the Attorney General, of India? (a) He represents government, in any reference made, by the President under, Article 143. (b) His consent is, necessary for finalization, of appointment of Judges, to State High court. (c)His consent is ,necessary for initiating proceedings, for contempt in certain, cases. (b) His consent is, necessary for finalization, of appointment of Judges, to State High court. 43. When the vice president, officiates as president, he draws the salary of: (a) President, (b) Member of Parliament, (c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha, (d) Both (a) and (c), (d) Both (a) and (c), 44. If the president, returns a Bill, sent to him for his, assent and the Parliament, once passes the, Bill in its original form, then the President: (a) Can once again ,return the bill for further ,reconsideration (b) Can ask for, a referendum on the bill, (c) Can seek the, opinion of the Supreme, Court on the bill. (d) Gives assent ,to the bill, (d) Gives assent ,to the bill, 45. The only instance when the, President of India exercised, his power, of veto related to, these (a) Hindu Code Bill, (b) Indian Post ,Office (Amendment Bill), (c) PEPSU Appropriation Bill, (d) Dowry Prohibition Bill, (b) Indian Post ,Office (Amendment Bill), 46. Under whose, advice the President, of India, declares Emergency, under Article 352? (a) Council of Ministers, (b) Chief Ministers of all states, (c) Cabinet, (d) Prime Minister, (c) Cabinet, 47. Who acts as the President, of India when neither, the President, nor the, Vice President available? (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha, (b) Auditor General of India (c) Chief Justice of India, (d) Senior most, Governor of a State, (b) Auditor General of India 48. A proclamation, of emergency, issued under Article 36, must be approved ,by the Parliament within: (a) I month, (b) 6 weeks, (c) 2 months, (d) 3 months, (d) 3 months, 49. Which is true, regarding, the President, of India? I. He is the Chief, Executive. ,II. He is the Supreme, Commander of the, armed forces. II. He is the titular,head of the state. ,,IV. He is part of the, Union Legislature. (a) I and III, (b) I and II, (c) II, III ,I and IV (d) I, II, II, and IV, (c) II, III ,I and IV 50. Who among, the following, are appointed by the, President, of India? I. Chairman, Finance Commission II. Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission III. Chief Minister of a Union, Territory (a) I and II (b) I only (c) I and III (d) II and II (a) I and II 51. The Union Council, of Ministers is appointed, by the: (a) Prime Minister of India, (c) President of India, according to his discretion, (d) President of India, on the advice of the Prime, Minister (b) Parliament (d) President of India, on the advice of the Prime, Minister

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