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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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