India Post Payment Banks Recruitment 2016

India Post Payment Banks Recruitment 2016

IPPB Recruitment 2016 | Apply now for 1060 Scale II and Scale III Posts

IPPB Recruitment 2016 | Online Application for 1060 Manager and Branch Manager Vacancies

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This is greatest news for candidates who are eagerly waiting for Bank Jobs. Candidates your wait is over. Indian Post Payment Bank have announced huge number of vacancies for you. Indian Post Payment Bank invites candidates to fill up 1060 vacancies for post of Scale I and Scale II Officers. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for IPPB Recruitment 2016. Official notification is uploaded on website www.indipost.gov.in. Candidates can read official notification before applying for these posts. Last date for applying these posts is 1st November 2016.Application forms are already started from 7th October 2016. So, Candidates can apply before last date. Further notification details eligibility criteria, application form, important dates. important links etc regarding IPPB Recruitment 2016 for 1060 Vacancies is given below.

Important Dates :

Starting Date of online application forms : 7th October 2016

Last Date of online application forms : 1st November 2016

IPPB Recruitment 2016 | Apply online for IPPB 1060 Scale II and Scale III Officers

As you know, Indian Post Payment Bank have announced notification regarding IPPB Scale II and III Recruitment 2016. Candidates who wants to apply for these vacancies. they must have possess Graduation from university or Board recognized by Govt of India. Applicant must have relevant experience according to different post. Candidate’s age should between 23 to 35 years. Moreover, age relaxation is also provided to different category. Selection process for MMG Scale II and III Recruitment in IPPB is Online Exam, Group Discussion and Interview.

Selected candidates for MMG Scale II will get pay scale of Rs. 31,705/- to Rs.45,950/- monthly payment approx of Rs.83,000 and for MMG Scale III will get pay scale of Rs. 42,020/- to Rs.51,490/- monthly payment approx of Rs.1,06,000. Candidates will have to pay application fee of Rs.150/- for SC/ST/PWD and Rs.700/- for all other candidates. For more details refer official notification. Further Details regarding IPPB Recruitment 2016 for 1060 Manager and Branch manager posts is given below.

Eligibility Criteria for IPPB Recruitment 2016

Educational Qualification :- Candidates who are going to apply for this IPPB recruitment 2016 for 1050 Vacancies, they must possess Graduation in any stream from university recognized by Govt of India and Must have relevant Experience. For more details refer official notification.

Age Limit :- Applicants age limit for Scale II and Scale III in IPPB is 25 to 35 Years. For more detailsrefer official website.

Pay Scale :- Selected candidates for Scale III will get pay scale of Rs. 42,020/- to Rs.51,490/- monthly payment approx of Rs.1,06,000 and for Scale II will get Rs. 31,705/- to Rs.45,950/- monthly payment approx of Rs.83,000. For more details refer official notification.

Selection Process for IPPB Recruitment 2016

Recruitment authority board have decided selection process for IPPB Middle scale management Recruitment 2016 is given below.

• Online Exam
• Group Discussion
• Interview

Application Fee : Interested and eligible candidates who are going to apply for IPPB recruitment 2016 for 1050 Middle Management Grade Scale II and III They must have to pay application fee of Rs.150/- for SC/ST/PWD and Rs.700/- for all other candidates. For more details refer official notification.

How to apply for Indian Post Payment Bank Recruitment 2016 ? 

• First of all visit official website “ibps.sifyitest.com“.
• Click on career section.
• Look around for “IPPB recruitment 2016 for 1050 Scale II and III officer”.
• Fill application form.
• Pay application fee. for application fee details refer official notification.
• Finally Submit Application form.
• Save and take a print of your application form for future use.

Important Links and Downloads

Click here to download official notification

Click here to Apply for IPPB Recruitment 2016 for 1050 Vacancies

Official Website : http://ibps.sifyitest.com/ippbamtsep16/

www.indipost.gov.in

HIMACHAL GK

                               

                                                       HIMACHAL GK PART-1

PHOBIAS AND FEAR

 

PHOBIAS AND FEAR

1. Arachnophobia - Fear of spiders.
2. Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers.
3. Batophobia - Fear of heights or being close to high buildings.
4. Belonephobia - Fear of pins and needles 
5. Diabetophobia - Fear of diabetes.
6. Didaskaleinophobia - Fear of going to school.
7. Dikephobia - Fear of justice.
8. Epistaxiophobia - Fear of nosebleeds.
9. Epistemophobia - Fear of knowledge.
10. Equinophobia - Fear of horses.
11. Eremophobia - Fear of being oneself or of lonliness
12. Hedonophobia - Fear of feeling pleasure.
13. Heliophobia - Fear of the sun.
14. Helminthophobia - Fear of being infested with worms.
15. Tetanophobia - Fear of lockjaw, tetanus.
16. Teutophobia - Fear of German or German things.
17. Spacephobia - Fear of outer space.
18. Kenophobia- Fear of voids or empty spaces.
19. Keraunophobia or Ceraunophobia- Fear of thunder and lightning
20. Kinetophobia or Kinesophobia- Fear of movement or motion 
21. Automysophobia - Fear of being dirty.
22. Autophobia - Fear of being alone or of oneself.
23. Aviophobia or Aviatophobia - Fear of flying.
24. Bromidrosiphobia or Bromidrophobia - Fear of body smells.
25. Brontophobia - Fear of thunder and lightning.
26. Bufonophobia - Fear of toads.
27. Chrometophobia or Chrematophobia - Fear of money.
28. Chromophobia or Chromatophobia - Fear of colors.
29. Chronophobia - Fear of time.
30. Entomophobia - Fear of insects.
31. Eosophobia - Fear of dawn or daylight.
32. Ephebiphobia - Fear of teenagers.
33. Epistaxiophobia - Fear of nosebleeds.
34. Febriphobia or Fibriphobia or Fibriophobia - Fear of fever.
35. Felinophobia - Fear of cats. (Ailurophobia,
36. Elurophobia, Galeophobia, Gatophobia)
37. Francophobia - Fear of France or French culture.
38. Japanophobia - Fear of Japanese.
39. Judeophobia - Fear of Jews.
40. Linonophobia - Fear of string.
41. Lockiophobia - Fear of childbirth.
42. Vaccinophobia - Fear of vaccination.
43. Venustraphobia - Fear of beautiful women.
44. Verbophobia - Fear of words.
45. Verminophobia - Fear of germs.
46. Iatrophobia - Fear of going to the doctor or of doctors.
47. Ichthyophobia - Fear of fish.
48. Ideophobia - Fear of ideas.
49. Illyngophobia - Fear of vertigo or feeling dizzy when looking down
50. Nebulaphobia - Fear of fog. (Homichlophobia)
51. Necrophobia - Fear of death or dead things.

Physics GK Questions & Answers Upcoming Exams

Physics GK Questions & Answers Upcoming Exams

1. The law of electrolysis was formulated by?

Answer: Michael Faraday

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2. Father of Electricity?
Answer: Michael Faraday
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3. The ordered flow of charges in a conductor is called?
Answer: Electric current
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4. The unit of current?
Answer: Ampere
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5. The substance that allows electric charges to flow through it?
Answer: Conductor
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6. The best conductor of Electricity?
Answer: Silver
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7. The substance that does not allow current to flow through it?
Answer: Insulators
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8. The unit of electric charge?
Answer: Coulomb
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9. A device that maintains a constant potential difference across its terminals for a long time?
Answer: Cell
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10. The fuse is a piece of wire made of?
Answer: Bismuth alloy
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11. The instrument used to measure electric current in a circuit is called?
Answer: Ammeter
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12. Unit of electric potential?
Answer: Volt
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13. Commercial unit of electricity?
Answer: KWH (Kilowatt Hour)
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14. An instrument used to measure the electrical energy consumed in Kwh?
Answer: Watt-hour meter
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15. The potential difference measured in volt is called?
Answer: Voltage
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16. The EMF of a dry cell is:
Answer: 1.5 volt
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17. The source of EMF containing two or more cells is called?
Answer: Battery
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18. The electric current which changes its direction at regular intervals of time?
Answer: Alternating Current (AC)
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19. Voltage of AC in our household circuit?
Answer: 230 V
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20. Electric current flowing always in the same direction?

Answer: Direct Current (DC)

IMPORTANT NATIONAL PARKS OF INDIA

IMPORTANT NATIONAL PARKS OF INDIA

       PARK --------- STATE

[1] Anshi National Park --------- Karnataka
[2] Bandipur National Park ----------- Karnataka
[3] Bannerghatta National Park --------- Karnataka
[4] Balphakram National Park ------- Meghalaya
[5] Bandhavgarh National Park --------- Madhya Pradesh
[6] Betla National Park --------- Jharkhand
[7] Bhitarkanika National Park ------- Odisha
[8] Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar -------- Gujarat
[9] Buxa Tiger Reserve -------- West Bengal
[10] Campbell Bay National Park --------- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[11] Chandoli National Park --------- Maharashtra
[12] Dachigam National Park ------- Jammu and Kashmir
[13] Darrah National Park --------- Rajasthan
[14] Desert National Park -------- Rajasthan
[15] Dibru-Saikhowa National Park ---------Assam
[16] Dudhwa National Park --------- Uttar Pradesh
[17] Eravikulam National Park -------- Kerala
[18] Galathea National Park --------- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[19] Gangotri National Park --------- Uttarakhand
[20] Gir Forest National Park --------- Gujarat
[21] Gorumara National Park -------- West Bengal
[22] Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary ------Uttarakhand
[23] Great Himalayan National Park -------Himachal Pradesh,
[24] Gugamal National Park -------- Maharashtra
[25] Guindy National Park -------- Tamil Nadu
[26] Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park---------- Tamil Nadu
[27] Hemis National Park --------- Jammu and Kashmir
[28] Harike Wetland ------- Punjab
[29] Hazaribagh National Park ------- Jharkhand
[30] Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park -------- Tamil Nadu
[31] Indravati National Park ------- Chhattisgarh
[32] Jaldapara National Park ------- West Bengal
[33] Jim Corbett National Park --------Uttarakhand
[34] Kalesar National Park ------ Haryana
[35] Kanha National Park ------- Madhya Pradesh
[36] Kanger Ghati National Park --------Chhattisgarh
[37] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park-------- Telangana
[38] Kaziranga National Park ------ Assam
[39] Keibul Lamjao National Park ------ Manipur
[40] Keoladeo National Park --------- Rajasthan
[41] Khangchendzonga National Park -------Sikkim
[42] Kishtwar National Park --------- Jammu and Kashmir
[43] Kudremukh National Park ------- Karnataka
[44] Madhav National Park ------- Madhya Pradesh
[45] Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park -------Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[46] Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park------- Telangana
[47] Manas National Park ------ Assam
[48] Mandla Plant Fossils National Park --------Madhya Pradesh
[49] Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch -------Gujarat
[50] Mathikettan Shola National Park ------- Kerala Sanchi Nager

IMP FOR SCIENCE GK:Disease and effected body parts

IMP FOR SCIENCE GK:

Disease and affected body parts

• Arthritis : Joints (गठिया: जोड़ों)
• Asthma : Bronchial Muscles (अस्थमा : ब्रोन्कियल स्नायु)
• Cataract : Eyes (मोतियाबिंद : आंखें)
• Diabetes : Pancreas (मधुमेह: अग्न्याशय)
• Diptheria : Throat (Diptheria: गला)
• Eczema : Skin (एक्जिमा : त्वचा)
• Glaucoma : Eyes (ग्लूकोमा : आंखें)
• Goitre : Thyroid Gland (घेंघा : थायराइड ग्रंथि)
• Jaundice : Liver (पीलिया: लिवर)
• Leukemia : Blood (लेकिमिया : रक्त)
• Malaria : Spleen (मलेरिया : तिल्ली)
• Meningitis : Brain and Spinal Cord (मेनिनजाइटिस : मस्तिष्क और रीढ़ की हड्डी)
• Etitis : Ears (Etitis : कान)
• Paralysis : Nerves (पक्षाघात : तंत्रिकाओं)
• Pneumonia : Lungs (निमोनिया : फेफड़ों)
• Polio : Legs (पोलियो : पैर)
• Pyorrhoea : Teeth and Gums (मसूढ़े में पीब पड़ने का रोग : दांतों और मसूड़ों)
• Rheumatism : Joints (गठिया : जोड़ों)
• Sinusitis : Inflammation of sinus linings (साइनसाइटिस : साइनस अस्तर की सूजन)
• Tonsillitis : Tonsils (तोंसिल्लितिस : Tonsils)
• Trachoma : Eyes (ट्रेकोमा : आंखें)
• Tuberculosis : Lungs (क्षय रोग : फेफड़ों)
• Typhoid : Intestines (टाइफाइड : आंतों)

APPOINTMENTS- MARCH,2016

APPOINTMENTS- MARCH,2016

• Ajay Mathur - Director General, TERI
• Ashok Chawla - Chairman, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
• R.K. Pachauri - Executive Vice Chairman, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
• Alok Kumar Verma - Police Commissioner, Delhi
• Amit Mitra - Chairman, GST committee of state FMs
• Archana Ramasundram - Director-General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
• Brij Bhushan Singh - President, South Asian Wrestling Federation
• Christine Lagarde - MD, International Monetary Fund (IMF) [re-elected]
• D J Pandian - Vice-President & CIO, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• Gianni Infantino - 9th President, FIFA
• H L Dattu - Chairperson , National Human Rights Commission
• Kajol - Part-time Member, Prasar Bharati board
• Kalikho Pul - Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh(9th)
• KN Vyas - Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre(BARC)
• Mashrafe Bin Mortaza - UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador for Youth
• Piruz Khambatta - Ambassador, Make in India initiative
• UK Sinha - Chairman, SEBI (2nd term)
• Vinod Rai - 1st Chairman, Banks Board Bureau
• Vishal Sikka - MD & CEO, Infosys (2nd term)
• Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee - 28th Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka
• Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela - Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
• Dinesh Maheshwari - Chief Justice, Meghalaya High Court
• Ramayyagari Subhash Reddy - Chief Justice, Gujarat high Court
• Vineet Saran - Chief Justice, Odisha High Court

Important GK questions for Railway Exam

Important GK questions for Railway Exam

1. Where is Railway Staff College situated ?
Answer: Baroda
2. What is the width of Broad gauge rail ?
Answer: 1.676
3. Which is the First Electric Train in India ?
Answer: Deccan Queen (Kalyan - Pune)
4. When did Life Line Express (Jeevan Rekha) Started ?
Answer: In 1991
5. Which year is declared as "Year of Rail Users" by the Indian Railways ?
Answer: 1995
6. Which is the Longest Railway Tunnel ?
Answer: Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel (Banihal railway tunnel)
7. Which is the Longest Railway platform in the World ?
Answer: Gorakhpur station platform (UP)
8. Which is the train running between India and Bangladesh ?
Answer: Maitree Express
9. Which are the states have no Railway ?
Answer: Meghalaya and Sikkim (building new railway lines)
10. Which is the Worlds oldest working steam locomotive engine (train) ?
Answer: Fairy Queen runs in India
11. What is the width of Narrow gauge rail ?
Answer: 0.762
12. Where is the Headquarters of Konkan railway ?
Answer: Bilapur
13. Which is the fastest train in India ?
Answer: Shatabdi Express
14. In which year Indian Railway board established ?
Answer: 1905
15. Which is the first Railway station in India ?
Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria terminal)
16. Who is the first Indian to present Railway Budget ?
Answer: John Mathai
17. Who is the first railway minister in India ?
Answer: John Matthai
18. Who is the first lady Railway minister of India ?
Answer: Mamta Benergy
19. Which is the highest railway station in India ?
Answer: Ghum railway station
20. Which is the longest Railway bridge in India ?
Answer: Vallarpadam Bridge (kerala)
21. What is the slogan of Indian Railway ?
Answer: lifeline of the nation
22. Where is the Museum of Indian Railway situated?
Answer: Chanakyapuri (New Delhi)

IMPORTANT POLITY QUESTION

IMPORTANT POLITY QUESTION

1. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of ---14 days

2. Which Bill is presented to the Parliament along with Budget? ----- Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill

3. Salary of which one of the Officials is not charged on the Consolidated Fund of India? ---- Prime Minister

4. The Prime Minister acts as a channel of communication between ------- Ministry and President

5. Cabinet Ministers has to tender its resignation if a no-confidence vote is passed against it by ---- Lok Sabha

6. In which system, the government can be removed by way of ‘No Confidence Motion’? ----- Parliamentary

7. Who will determine the rank of different Ministers in Union and State Council of Ministers? ------ Prime Minister and Chief Minister

8. Which power is exclusively vested in the Rajya Sabha? ----- To recommend the creation of new All India Services

9. Who is the first woman film star nominated or elected to Rajya Sabha? ----- Nargis Dutt

10. No taxes can be levied or expenditure incurred without the approval of the ----- Parliament

11. Who decides disputes regarding the disqualification of MPs? ------ The President in consultation with Election Commission

12. Election to the Lok Sabha could not be held in Punjab in December 1984 due to ----- Uncertainties created by growing terrorist activities

13. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not? (OR) If any question arises whether a Bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the _____ is final. ----- Speaker

14. All Money Bills can be introduced ----- in Lok Sabha only

15. Who is the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha who died in Office? ----- G.M.C. Balayogi

16. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? ----- A Member appointed by President

17. If there is a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament on any particular Bill ---- A Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened

18. In the Indian Constitution, the Budget is referred as ------- Annual Financial Statement

19. During the discussions in Parliament, ‘Guillotine’ applies to ------ Demands for Grants

20. Which Assembly is presided over by a non-member? ------ Rajya Sabha

21. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has ----- a vote only in case of tie

22. The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, is appointed by -------- Speaker

23. The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because ----- (i) of the presence of certain fundamental rights of the citizens, (ii) its authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the Constitution & (iii) laws passed by Parliament can be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court

24. The Parliament of India exercises control over administration ---- through Parliamentary Committees

25. The speech made by a MP on the floor of House-------cannot be questioned in any Court of Law

26. The Parliament works through numerous committees, whose members are ----- Either appointed by the Speaker or elected by the House

27. This is not the function of Lok Sabha. ------ Judicial

28. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his / her casting vote only ----- in case of tie i.e. when votes are equally divided

29. Lok Sabha Secretariat works under the direct supervision of the ---- Speaker

30. Lok Sabha passes vote on account to ---- meet the expenditure during the period between the introduction of budget and its passage

31. Which State sends the maximum number of representatives to the Rajya Sabha? ----- Uttar Pradesh

32. A half an hour discussion can be raised in the House after giving notice to the ------ Secretary General of the House

33. A MP enjoys immunity from prosecution for having said anything ------ in the Parliament and its Committees

34. The final decision whether a MP of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification under the Defection Law rests with the ---- Speaker

35. The Parliament or State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for _____ days. ----- 60

36. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither Speaker nor Deputy Speaker is available? ------ a member of the panel of Chairmen announced by Speaker

37. The function of the Pro-Temp Speaker is to ------ swear-in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected

38. The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the ------ Speaker

39. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher and guide of -------- Public Accounts Committee

40. Who is considered as the Custodian of the Parliament? ----- Speaker

41. A member, after being elected as Speaker of Lok Sabha, generally ------ cuts-off his connection with his party

42. What is the correct definition of the term ‘Whip’?------- State in which all the members of the political party are required to be present in the Parliament and vote according to the instructions of the party

43. Who may belong to Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Houses? -------- Ministers who are MPs of Rajya Sabha

44. The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by---- one year at a time

45. Which Lok Sabha enjoyed a term of more than five years? ------- 5th

46. The differences between the two Houses of Parliament are resolved through (OR) Disagreement between the two Houses of the Indian Parliament is finally resolved by which processes? ----- a joint session of the two Houses

47. The quorum or minimum number of members required to hold the meeting of either House of Parliament is ----- one-tenth

48. Which State sends the largest number of MPs to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh? ----- Maharashtra

49. Under the new Committee system launched in April 1993, out of the 17 Standing Committees ----- 6 are constituted by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and 11 by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

50. The term ‘closure’ in Parliamentary terminology ----- stoppage of debate on a motion

51. ‘No Confidence’ motion against Council of Ministers can be introduced in the ----- Lok Sabha

52. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and _____ Judges. ---- 30

53. Who is the first Chief Justice of India? ----- Harlal J. Kania

54. The Principles of Natural Justice do not require ------ follow instructions strictly by superior officer

55. The Supreme Court of India was set up ----- By the Constitution

56. Which is the highest Court of appeal in India? ----- Supreme Court

57. Who interprets the Indian Constitution? ----- Supreme Court

58. Which Article provides that laws laid down by Supreme Court is binding on all courts in India? --- 141

59. Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgment? -----137

60. The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the ------ President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

61. The Judges of the Supreme Court hold Office till they attain the age (in years) of ----- 65

62. One of the qualifications to become the Judge of the Supreme Court is ----- In the opinion of the President, he must be a distinguished Jurist

63. The Supreme Court holds its meetings at New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere ------ With the approval of the President

64. For criminal misconduct, the Judge of the Supreme Court ----- can be prosecuted

65. In the event of non-availability of Chief Justice of India, an Acting Chief Justice can be appointed by the ---- President

66. The Judges of the Supreme Court ----- can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament

67. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed on the ground of proved misbehavior by the _____ if the Parliament passes a resolution with two-third majority present and voting. ----- President

68. The Supreme Court of India is a court of record which implies that ---- (i) All its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court & (ii) It has power to punish for its contempt

69. The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact ------ only if he seeks such advice

70. The advice of the Supreme Court is ------ not binding on the President

71. All cases involving an interpretation of the Constitution fall within the -------- Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

72. Power of the Supreme Court to decide disputes between the Center and States fall under its -------Original Jurisdiction

73. Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India relates to ----- Disputes between Union and States

74. The Supreme Court has Original Jurisdiction in ------ All Inter-State disputes

75. Under the Advisory Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court gives it’s opinion to the ------ President

76. Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not include ------ appeals against writs

77. Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeal from High Court in regard to civil matters pertaining only to -------- Substantial question of law

78. Who has the power to enlarge the Jurisdiction of Supreme Court with respect to any matter contained under the Union List? ------ Parliament

79. Who has the power to increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court? ------ Parliament

80. Ad hoc Judges can be appointed in the Supreme Court by the ------- Chief Justice of India with the prior consent of the President

81. Ad hoc Judges can be appointed to the Supreme Court -------- if requisite number of Judges are not available to hold the meeting of the Court

82. How many Judges of the Supreme Court have been removed from their Office before the expiry of their normal term through Impeachment? ------- none

83. Which conditions does not contribute to the independence of the Indian Judiciary? ------- Once appointed, the Judges cannot be removed from their Office before the date of retirement

84. Which case was connected with the Supreme Court’s judgment in 1980 that the Amendments made to Articles 31 (c) and 368 are invalid? ----- Keshavananda Bharti Case

85. In which Case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles of State Policy? ------ Minerva Mills Case

86. Any Act violating Article 13(2) of the Constitution shall be declared as Unconstitutional by -----Supreme Court

87. ‘Appeal by Special Leave’ means ----- Supreme Court, granting in its discretion special permission to appeal from any judgment passed by any Court

88. The framers of Constitution borrowed the idea of Judicial Review from Constitution of ---- USA

89. The framers of Constitution adopted the doctrine of Judicial Review ----- to ensure proper working of the federal system of the government

90. It became imperative for the framers of the Indian Constitution to adopt the doctrine of Judicial Review because of ------ Adoption of Federal system of Government

91. Which Amendment curtailed the Supreme Court/High Court’s power of Judicial Review? ---- 42nd

92. The concept of ‘Judicial Activism’ gained currency in India in ----- 1990s

93. Judicial Activism has led to increase in the powers of ----- Judiciary

94. The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from the Constitution of ------ USA

95. In India, power of Judicial Review is restricted because ------ Constitution is supreme

96. While imparting justice, the Supreme Court relies on the principle of --- Procedure established by law

97. On which List does the Union Government enjoy exclusive powers? ----- Union List

98. On which List do the States enjoy exclusive jurisdiction? ----- State List

99. The subjects of National Importance were enumerated under ----- Union List

100. Subjects like Defence and External Affairs are enumerated under ---- List I

101. Subjects of Local Importance were enumerated under ------ List II

102. The Constitution of India vests the Residuary powers in ------- Union Government

103. Under the Constitution, Residuary Powers vested with the ----- Union Government

104. In case of conflict between the Central and State laws on a subject in Concurrent List ----- Law of the Center prevails

105. The concept of Concurrent List is borrowed from the Constitution of ------- Australia

106. At the time of accession to the Dominion, the States acceded only three subjects: ------ Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communication

107. The Constitution of India has created ------ very strong center

108. The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list ------- in all these cases

109. The Central Government can issue directions to the State with regard to the subjects in ---- All these Lists

110. Education is transferred from State List to Concurrent List by---- 42nd Constitutional Amendment

111. A Law passed by the State Legislature on a Concurrent list gets precedence over the Central Law if ---- It was approved for the President

113. Water disputes between the States shall be decided by----- A Body appointed by Parliament

114. A tax shall not be levied or collected except by the authority of the --- Law

115. The main purpose to impose taxes is to ------ Run the machinery of State

116. The Provisions regarding division of taxes between Union and State can be suspended ---- During National Emergency

117. The procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution is ------ partly rigid and flexible

118. The Amendment procedure of the Constitution of India has been modeled on the Constitutional pattern of ----- South Africa

119. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure? ----- 368

120. Which was the lengthiest Amendment to the Constitution? ----- 42nd

121. Which Amendment affirmed the right of the Lok Sabha to amend any part of the Constitution? ---- 24th

122. The 24th Amendment became necessary as a result of the Supreme Court judgment in ----- Golak Nath Case

123. After a Bill is passed by the Parliament it is sent to the President for his assent, who can return it for reconsideration to Lok Sabha. But if the Bill is re-passed and sent to the President for his assent, he ----- has to sign it

124. If Finance Minister fails to get Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister can ---- submit resignation of his Cabinet

125. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as the ---- Guardian of public finances

126. The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by ------ President

127. The Comptroller and Auditor General holds Office ----- for a term of six years

128. The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from his Office before the expiry of his term by the -------President on the recommendation of the Parliament

129. The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General are paid out of the ------- Consolidated Fund of India

130. The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General ----- are determined by the Parliament

131. The Comptroller and Auditor General performs ------ only audit functions

132. The Comptroller and Auditor General submits his annual report regarding the Center to the ---President

133. The Comptroller and Auditor General is intimately connected with which Committee of the Parliament? ----- Public Accounts Committee

134. The Comptroller and Auditor General presents a detailed review of Union Accounts to the Union Finance Minister every ------ twelve months

135. The Comptroller and Auditor General does not audit the accounts of ----- Municipal Bodies

136. The Comptroller and Auditor General has to submit the Audit Report of the Central and State Governments before the ----- President and Governor

Algebraic Formulas- Most Important

Algebraic Formulas- Most Important

1. (α+в)²= α²+2αв+в²
2. (α+в)²= (α-в)²+4αв b
3. (α-в)²= α²-2αв+в²
4. (α-в)²= f(α+в)²-4αв
5. α² + в²= (α+в)² - 2αв.
6. α² + в²= (α-в)² + 2αв.
7. α²-в² =(α + в)(α - в)
8. 2(α² + в²) = (α+ в)² + (α - в)²
9. 4αв = (α + в)² -(α-в)²
10. αв ={(α+в)/2}²-{(α-в)/2}²
11. (α + в + c)² = α² + в² + c² + 2(αв + вc + cα)
12. (α + в)³ = α³ + 3α²в + 3αв² + в³
13. (α + в)³ = α³ + в³ + 3αв(α + в)
14. (α-в)³=α³-3α²в+3αв²-в³
15. α³ + в³ = (α + в) (α² -αв + в²)
16. α³ + в³ = (α+ в)³ -3αв(α+ в)
17. α³ -в³ = (α -в) (α² + αв + в²)
18. α³ -в³ = (α-в)³ + 3αв(α-в)

Rivers of Major World Cities

Rivers of Major World Cities

             City---------Country---------River

• Alexandria---------Egypt---------Nile
• Amsterdam---------Netherlands---------Amstel
• Baghdad---------Iraq---------Tigris
• Bangkok---------Thailand---------Chao Phraya
• Belgrade---------Yugoslavia---------Danube, Sava
• Berlin---------Germany---------Spree, Havel
• Bogotá---------Colombia---------Bogotá
• Brussels---------Belgium---------Senne
• Budapest---------Hungary---------Danube
• Buenos Aires---------Argentina---------Río de la Plata
• Cairo---------Egypt---------Nile
• Calcutta---------India---------Hugli
• Damascus---------Syria---------Barada
• Delhi---------India---------Yamuna
• Dublin---------Ireland---------LIffey
• Ho Chi---------Minh City---------Vietnam, Saigon
• Hong Kong---------China---------Pearl
• Jakarta---------Indonesia---------Liwung
• Kiev---------Ukraine---------Dnieper
• Lisbon---------Portugal---------Tagus
• Lima---------Peru---------Rímac
• London---------England---------Thames
• Madrid---------Spain---------Manzanares
• Melbourne---------Australia---------Yarra
• Montreal---------Canada---------St. Lawrence
• Moscow---------Russia---------Moskva
• Paris---------France---------Seine
• Prague---------Czech---------Republic Moldau
• Rome---------Italy---------Tiber
• Saint Petersburg---------Russia---------Neva
• Santiago---------Chile---------Mapocho
• São Paulo---------Brazil---------Tietê
• Seoul---------South Korea---------Han
• Shanghai---------China---------Huangpu
• Tokyo---------Japan---------Sumida
• Vienna---------Austria---------Danube
• Warsaw---------Poland---------Vistula
• Zagreb---------Croatia---------Sava
• Zürich---------Switzerland---------Limmat, Sihl

Biggest, Highest and Largest in India

Biggest, Highest and Largest in India

1.Highest Tower -- Kutab Minar at Delhi (88.4 meters high)
2.Largest Desert-- Thar (Rajasthan)
3.Largest District -- Kutch district
4.Fastest Train -- Shatabadi Express running between New Delhi and Bhopal
5.State with longest coastline -- Gujarat
6.State with longest coastline of South India -- Andhra Pradesh
7.Longest Electric Railway Line-- From Delhi to Kolkata via Patna
8.Longest Railway Route-- From Assam to Kanyakumari
9.Longest Railway Platform -- Gorakhpur railway station, Uttar Pradesh,
10.Highest Railway Station -- Ghum (W. Bengal)
11. Largest Railway Yard : Mughalsarai Junction
12.Longest Tunnel -- Jawahar tunnel (Jammu & Kashmir)
13.Longest Highway-- NH-44 (NH-7) which turns from Varanasi to Kanyakumari
14.Smallest State (Population) Sikkim
15.Smallest State (Area) -- Goa
16.Largest State (Area) -- Rajasthan
17.Largest State (Population) -- Uttar Pradesh
18.Densest Populated State -- West Bengal
19.Largest Cave -- Amarnath (J&K)
20.Largest Cave Temple -- Kailash Temple, Ellora (Maharastra)
21.Largest Animal Fair-- Sonepur (Bihar)
22.Largest Auditorium -- Sri Shanmukhanand Hall (Mumbai)
23.Biggest Hotel -- Oberai-Sheraton (Mumbai)

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-5

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-5

101. The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India in

(a) July, 1947
(b) August, 1947
(c) July, 1948
(d) July, 1950

Answer: July, 1947



102. The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up

(a) Through a resolution of the provisional government
(b) By the Indian National Congress
(c) Under the Indian Independence Act, 1947
(d) Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

Answer:Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946




103. A bill in the imperial Legislative Council for compulsory and free primary education was introduced by

(a) Mohammad Shafi
(b) Feroz Shah Mehta
(c) G.K. Gokhale
(d) Shankaran Nair

Answer: G.K. Gokhale



104. Who among the folowing was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian  Constution

(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Tej Bahadur Sapru
(d) B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: B.R. Ambedkar


105. The Constituent Assembly which framed the Consitution for Independent India was set up in

(a) 1947
(b) 1949
(c) 1945
(d) 1946

Answer: 1946



106. The Constituent of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up

(a) By the Indian National Congress
(b) Through a resolution of the provisional government
(c) Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
(d) Under the Indian Independence Act, 1947

Answer: Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946



107. Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in

July 1946?

(a) K.M. Munshi
(b) J.B. Kripalani
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi



108. What is the special Constitutional position of Jammu and Kashmir ?

(a) Indian laws are not applicable.
(b) It is above Indian Constitution.
(c) It is not of the integral parts of Indian Union.
(d) It has its own Constitution

Answer: It has its own Constitution




109. On whose recommendation was the Constituent Assembly formed ?

(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Govt. of India Act, 1935
(c) Mountbatten Plan
(d) Cripp's Mission

Answer: Cabinet Mission Plan



110. Which of the following Acts gave representation to the Indians for the first time in legislation ?

(a) Indian Councils Act, 1919
(b) Govt. of India Act, 1935
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(d) Govt of India Act, 1919

Answer: Govt. of India Act, 1935



111. Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of  Government of India ?

(a) Horse
(b) Words Satyameva Jayate
(c) Four lions
(d) Chariot Wheel

Answer: Four lions



112. Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Asembly of India ?

(a) Sachchidananda Sinha
(b) P. Upendra
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer: Sachchidananda Sinha



113. The idea of the Constitution of India was first of all given by

(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Shri M.N. Roy
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: Shri M.N. Roy



114. The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because

(a) It was an auspicious day.
(b) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929.
(c) It was the wish of the farmers of the Constitution.
(d) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date.

Answer: This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929.



115. The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in

(a) Bombay
(b) Lahore
(c) Calcutta
(d) New Delhi

Answer: New Delhi



116. The members of the Constituent Assembly were

(a) Elected by Provincial Assemblies
(b) Only representatives of the princely states.
(c) Elected directly by people.
(d) Nominated by the government.

Answer: Elected by Provincial Assemblies



117. The Indian Constitution was enforced on

(a) 15th Aug, 1947
(b) 26th Nov, 1949
(c) 26th Jan, 1950
(d) 30th Jan, 1950

Answer: 26th Jan, 1950



118. The Constitution of India was adopted by the

(a) Parliament of India
(b) Constituent Assembly
(c) Governor General
(d) British Parliament

Answer: Constituent Assembly



119. How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution?

(a) About 6 months in 1949
(b) About 2 years since Aug 15, 1947
(c) Exactly a year since Nov 26, 1948
(d) About 3 years since Dec 9, 1946

Answer: About 3 years since Dec 9, 1946



120. The office of Governor General of India was created by

(a) Government of India Act, 1935
(b) Charter Act, 1833
(c) Charter Act, 1813
(d) Governor of India Act, 1858

Answer: Charter Act, 1833



121. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly ?

(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad



122. When did Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, announce the transfer of power to the Indians?

(a) February, 1947
(b) June, 1949
(c) August, 1947
(d) June, 1948

Answer: June, 1948



123. The Constituent Assembly was created by

(a) Simla Confrence, 1945
(b) Cripps Mission
(c) Indian Independence Act
(d) Cabinet Mission Plan

Answer: Cabinet Mission Plan


124. The Constitution names our country as

(a) Bharat
(b) Aryavarta
(c) Hindustan
(d) India, that is Bharat

Answer: India, that is Bharat



125. The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National

Congress in 1936 at its session held at

(a) Kanpur
(b) Lahore
(c) Bombay
(d) Fezpur

Answer: Fezpur

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-4

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-4

76. The President can make laws through ordinances

 (a) Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list
(b) Under no circumstances
(c) On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session.
(d) During the recess of the Parliament

Answer; During the recess of the Parliament



77. Which of the following qualification is not essential for a person to become the Vice- President ?

(a) He must be an Indian.
(b) He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
(c) He must not be less than 35 years.
(d) He must be a graduate.

Answer: He must be a graduate.



78. How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India ?

(a) Four
(b) Three
(c) One
(d) Two

Answer: Three



79. The impeachment proceedings against the Vice- President can be initiated

(a) Only in Lok Sabha
(b) In neither Hosue of Parliament
(c) In either House of Parliament
(d) Only in Rajya Sabha

Answer: Only in Rajya Sabha



80. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

(a) Chief Minister of the State
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Justice of the High Court
(d) President

Answer: President



81. The President of India can be removed from his office by the

(a) Parliament
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Lok Sabha

Answer: Parliament



82. If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President

(a) Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill
(b) Gives assent to the bill
(c) Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration
(d) Can ask for a referendum on the bill

Answer: Gives assent to the bill



83. If a Minister loses a no- confidence motion, then

(a) Lok Sabha is dissolved
(b) Only Prime Minister and that Minister resigns.
(c) The whole Council of Ministers resigns
(d) The Minister resigns

Answer: The whole Council of Ministers resigns



84. The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the

(a) Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
(b) Dowry Prohibition Bill
(c) Hindu Code Bill
(d) PEPSU Appropriation Bill

Answer: Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)



85. The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the

(a) President
(b) Election Commision
(c) Cabinet
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Election Commision



86. What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution ?

(a) Languages recognised by constitution
(b) Forms of oath or affirmation
(c) Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law
(d) Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

Answer: Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection



87. The Election commision holds election for

(a) The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President
(b) The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council
(c) The Parliament
(d) The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

Answer: The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President



88. For Election to the lok sabha, a nomination paper can be field by

(a) Any citizen of India
(b) Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency
(c) Anyone residing in India
(d) A resident of the Constituency from which the election to be contested

Answer: Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency



89. In India, political parties are given recognition by

(a) Election Commision
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) Law Commision

Answer: Election Commission



90. The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of

(a) Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative
(b) Both Houses of Parliament
(c) Lok Sabha
(d) Rajya Sabha

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament



91. The election Commision dose not conduct the elections to the

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) President's election
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Local Bodies Answer: Local Bodies



92. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is

(a) No such Limit
(b) 62 years
(c) 58 years
(d) 60 years

Answer: No such Limit



93. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

(a) High Court
(b) Election Commission
(c) Parliament
(d) Supreme Court

Answer: Election Commission



94. To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used ?

(a) System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
(b) Secondary voting system
(c) Proportional representation through list system
(d) Collective Voting system

Answer: System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote



95. In which year were the first general election held in India ?

(a) 1950-51
(b) 1948-49
(c) 1951-52
(d) 1947-48

Answer: 1951-52



96. Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of

(a) Single Transferable vote
(b) Propotional Representation
(c) Limited sufferage
(d) Adult Franchise

Answer: Adult Franchise



97. Who appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India ?

(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Parliament Answer: President



98. Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms ?

(a) Installation of electronic voting machines
(b) Appoinment of election Commissioner
(c) Registration of Political parties
(d) Disquallifying the offenders

Answer: Installation of electronic voting machines



99. Recognition to a political party is accorded by

(a) The Election Commision
(b) A Committee of Whips
(c) The ministry of parliament Affours
(d) The speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national Parties and the Speaker of Legislative assemblies in the case of regional parties

Answer: The Election Commision



100. The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if

(a) He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
(b) He is a caretaker Chief Minister
(c) He himself is a candidate
(d) He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the state Legislature

Answer: He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-3

Constitution of India Objective Questions Part-3

51. The Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the

(a) President
(b) Chairman, UPSC
(c) Governor
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Prime Minister



52. When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed ?

(a) Chief Justice of the High Court
(b) Advocate General of the State
(c) Secretary General of the Governor
(d) A person designated by State Cabinet

Answer; Chief Justice of the High Court



53. When a financial emergency is proclaimed

(a) Union budget will not be presented
(b) Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
(c) Repayment of government debts will stop
(d) Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

Answer: Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced



54. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

(a) President
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Prime Minister Answer: President



55. Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State ?

(a) He must be of 35 years old
(b) He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State.
(c) No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission.
(d) He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session.


Answer: All of the above



56. If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the

(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice- President

Answer: Vice- President



57. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise is sought ?

(a) Yes, if the Council of Ministers so desires
(b) Yes
(c) No
(d) It is discretionary

Answer: Yes



58. The five year term of the President is calculated from the

(a) First day of the month following the month he assumes charge
(b) Date of his election result
(c) Day he assumes charge
(d) First day of the month he assumes charge

Answer: Day he assumes charge



59. Who is the ex- officio Chairman of the Council of States ?

(a) Vice- President
(b) Leader of the opposition
(c) President
(d) Speaker

Answer: Vice- President



60. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?

(a) 326
(b) 370
(c) 380
(d) 356

Answer: 356



61. At a time, President's rule can be imposed on a state for a maximum period of

(a) 1 year
(b) 5 years
(c) 2 years
(d) 4 years

Answer: 1 year



62. The Chairman of the Planning Commission in India is the

(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Minister of Planning
(d) Finance Minister

Answer: Prime Minister



63. When Parliament is not in session, the President can promulgate an ordinance which is to be ratified by the Parliament within

(a) 6 weeks from the reassembly of Parliament
(b) 6 months from the reassembly of the Parliament
(c) 6 weeks from the date of issue of ordinance.
(d) 3 months from the date of issue of the ordinance.

Answer: 6 weeks from the reassembly of Parliament



64. The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of

(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
(b) Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly
(c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
(d) Elected member of State Legislative Assemblies

Answer; Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly



65. If the office of the President of India falls vacant, within what time should the next President be elected ?

(a) Within 2 months
(b) Within 1 year
(c) Within 6 months
(d) Immediately

Answer: Within 6 months



66. The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of

(a) All of the above
(b) Threat to financial stability of the country.
(c) External aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country.
(d) Failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state.

Answer: All of the above



67. In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members

(a) Differs according to the geographical size of the respective state.
(b)  Differ as per Legislative assemblies

(c) Differs according to the number of votes a member represents. 

(d) None of these

Answer: Differs according to the number of votes a member represents.



68. The Indian President is

(a) None of these
(b) Titular executive
(c) Real executive
(d) Real/Titular executive

Answer; Titular executive


69. The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is

(a) 30 years
(b) 35 years
(c) 40 years
(d) 25 years

Answer: 25 years



70. The President may for violation of the Constitution be removed from the office by

(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures.
(c) Impeachment
(d) A no- confidence vote

Answer: Impeachment



71. In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion ?

(a) In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
(b) None of the Above
(c) In appointing the Prime Minister
(d) Both of these

Answer: In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration



72. The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of

(a) National Development Council
(b) Regional Council
(c) Planning Commission
(d) Zonal Council

Answer: National Development Council



73. The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by

(a) A caretaker government
(b) The Chief Minister nominated by the President
(c) The Governor of the State
(d) The President directly

Answer: The Governor of the State



74. The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

(a) The Lt. Governor
(b) The majority party in the legislature
(c) The President
(d) The Prime Minister

Answer: The Lt. Governor



75. Under what article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down ?

(a) Art 352
(b) Art 343
(c) Art 356
(d) Art 83

Answer: Art 356

Constitution of India objective questions Part-2

 Constitution of India objective questions Part-2

26. Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?

(a) 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.

(c) He should be a citizen of India.

(d) He must have completed the age of 35 years

Answer: He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

27. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

(a) Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.

(b) The recommendations made by the Vice President.

(c) Their role played in political set up of the country.

(d) Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

Answer: Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

28. 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) Art 342

(b) Art 344

(c) Art 340

(d) Art 339

Answer: Art 340

29. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India ?

(a) Either House of Parliament

(b) Any Vidhan Sabha

(c) Only Lok Sabha

(d) Rajya Sabha

Answer: Either House of Parliament

30. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(b) Charan Singh

(c) Morarji Desai

(d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: Indira Gandhi

31. What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor ?

(a) 35 years

(b) 40 years

(c) 25 years

(d) 30 years

Answer: 35 years

32. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Rajya Sabha

(c) Legislative Assembly

(d) Governor

Answer; Legislative Assembly

33. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

(a) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

(b) Ministry of Defence

(c) Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff

(d) President

Answer: Ministry of Defence

34. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government ?

(a) He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

(b) He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.

(c) He is the nominee of the State Governor.

(d) He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

Answer: He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

35. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India ?

(a) President

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Defence Minister

(d) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

Answer: Defence Minister

36. How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post ?

(a) Once

(b) 3 times

(c) 2 times

(d) Any number of times

Answer; Any number of times

37. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India ?

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(b) President

(c) Prime Minister

(d) Supreme Court

Answer: President

38. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought ?

(a) If the Council of Ministers so desires.

(b) Yes

(c) No

(d) It is discretionary

Answer: Yes

39. When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of

(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha

(b) Both (A) and ( C )

(c) President

(d) Member of Parliament

Answer: President

40. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet ?

(a) President

(b) Cabinet Ministers

(c) Ministers of State

(d) Deputy Ministers

Answer: Cabinet Ministers

41. Who among the following has the Constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC

(a) Vice- President

(b) President

(c) Home Ministry

(d) Cabinet Secretary

Answer: President

42. Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352 ?

(a) Chief Ministers of all states

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Cabinet

(d) Council of Ministers

Answer: Cabinet

43. Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available ?

(a) Senior most Governor of a State

(b) Chief Justice of India

(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(d) Auditor General of India

Answer: Chief Justice of India

44. A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 356 must be approved by the Parliament within

(a) 3 months

(b) 2 months

(c) 1 Month

(d) 6 weeks

Answer: 2 months

45. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the

(a) President of India according to his discretion

(b) President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

(c) Prime Minister of India

(d) Parliament

Answer: President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

46. The President can proclaim emergency on the written advice of the

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Chief Justice of India

(d) Union Cabinet Answer: Prime Minister

47. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

(a) Rajya Sabha

(b) President

(c) House of the People

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: House of the People

48. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with

(a) President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers.

(b) Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.

(c) Emergency powers of the President

(d) President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

Answer: President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

49. The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is

(a) 1 year

(b) 6 months

(c) 4 months

(d) 9 months

Answer: 6 months

50. The President's Rule in a State can be continued for a maximum period of

(a) 2 years

(b) 1 year

(c) 6 months

(d) 2 1/2 years

Answer: 6 months

Constitution of India objective questions Part-1

Constitution of India objective questions Part-1

1. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Vice- President 

(c) Chief Minister

(d) Chief Justice

Answer: Prime Minister



2. The President gives his resignation to the

(a) Chief Justice
(b) Parliament
(c) Vice President 

(d) Prime Minister 

Answer: Vice President



3. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ? 

(a) 5 years
(b) Till the age of 65 years
(c) 6 years 

(d) 2 years 

Answer: 5 years



4. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ? 

(a) Governor
(b) Election Commissioner 

(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha 

(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Governor



5. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President ? 

(a) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
(b) They are shown separately in the budget.
(c) They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India. 

(d) They do not require any parliament sanction.

Answer: 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) 16 

(b) 18 

(c) 14 

(d) 12

Answer: 14



7. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India ?

(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha
(b) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state. 

(c) Elected members of the Legislative Council
(d) Elected members of Rajya Sabha

Answer: Elected members of the Legislative Council



8. 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) Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
(c) Minority of members of the Lower House
(d) Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

Answer: Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament



9. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ? 

(a) Chief of the Army
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Chief of the Air Force

Answer: Speaker of the Lok Sabha



10. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ? 

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Parliament
(d) Citizens of India

Answer: President



11. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

(a) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
(b) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
(c) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

Answer: Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

12. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

(a) 23 years 

(b) 21 years 

(c) 35 years 

(d) 30 years

Answer: 35 years



13. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by

(a) Both Houses of Parliament
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha 

(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Lok Sabha

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament



14. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

(a) Lt. Governor
(b) Majority party in Legislature
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: Lt. Governor



15. Who was the first Prime Minister of India ? 

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mrs. Indira Gandhi 

(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad 

(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru



16. In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of

(a) 1 years 

(b) 3 months 

(c) 6 months 

(d) 2 years

Answer; 6 months



17. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

(a) Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
(b) Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Cabinet Ministers

Answer: Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers



18. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ? 

(a) Chief Justice
(b) Speaker
(c) Vice President 

(d) Prime Minister 

Answer: Chief Justice



19. Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union? 

(a) None of the Above
(b) Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission
(c) Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
(d) Secretary to the Government of India

Answer: Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission



20. A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of

(a) 9 months 

(b) 3 months 

(c) 12 months 

(d) 6 months

Answer: 6 months



21. When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ? 

(a) When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
(b) Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved. 

(c) In all circumstances
(d) In no circumstances

Answer: When no political oarty enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.



22. 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 State
(b) Head of the Cabinet
(c) Head of the government
(d) Both Head of the government and State 

Answer: Head of the State



23. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

(a) Power of impeachment
(b) Indirect election
(c) Nomination of members 

(d) Tenure of membership 

Answer: Power of impeachment



24. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the

(a) Planning Commission
(b) National Development Council
(c) Inter State Council 

(d) Finance Commission Answer: Inter State Council



25. Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?

(a) Speaker
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister 

(d) Parliament 

Answer: President