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Which of the following is/are stated in the Constitution of India?

1. The President shall not be a member of either of the Houses of the Parliament.
2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and both Houses.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Only 2
  3. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. Only 1
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How many times at least has the Parliament to meet in a year?

  1. Once
  2. Twice
  3. Thrice
  4. Four times
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Which one of the following is not a feature of a zonal council?

  1. It is a constitutional body
  2. Five Zonal Councils have set up under the State's Reorganization Act, 1956
  3. Chandigarh although not a state is included in Zonal Council
  4. It is an Advisory body
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The Solicitor General of India is:

  1. An Administrative officer
  2. A legal adviser
  3. An adviser to Prime Minister
  4. A law officer for giving advice to the President of India
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What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Five Years
  2. During the pleasure of the President
  3. Six years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
  4. Five Years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
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The electoral roll for the presidential election in India consists Of

1. Elected members of Lok Sabha
2. Elected members of Rajya Sabha
3. Elected members of State legislature
4. Elected members of State legislative council

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1, 3 and 4
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A Joint Public Service Commission for two or more States can be established by

  1. Union Public Service Commission
  2. Parliament, if requested by concerned States
  3. Rajya Sabha
  4. Lok Sabha
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The number of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in UP Is

  1. One-third of total seats
  2. In proportion to women's population
  3. One-fourth of total seats
  4. As per the requirements circumstances
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The minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the Constitution is

  1. ten
  2. nine
  3. seven
  4. five
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Which one of the following statements about the Supreme Court of India is correct?

  1. It has only Original Jurisdiction.
  2. It has only Appellate Jurisdiction
  3. It has only Advisory Jurisdiction
  4. It has original Appellate as well as Advisory Jurisdiction
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The Council of States has exclusive powers in relation to which of the following?

  1. To initiate proceedings for the removal of the President
  2. To initiate proceedings for the removal of a judges of the Supreme Court
  3. To recommend creation of a new All India Service
  4. None of the above
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By which amendment of the Constitution, ‘Delhi’ has been made National Capital Region ?

  1. 75th
  2. 73rd
  3. 70th
  4. 69th
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Rajya Sabha?

  1. One-third of its members retire every two years
  2. One-half of its members retire every two years
  3. One-half of its members retire every three years
  4. One-third of its members retire every three years
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The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State list

  1. by the wish of the President
  2. if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution
  3. under any circumstances
  4. by asking the legislature of the concerned State
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The vacancy of the Office of the President must be filled up within:

  1. 90 days
  2. six months
  3. nine months
  4. one year
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Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : The President of India determines the qualifications of the Chairman and Members of the Finance Commission.
Reason (R) : Chairman and members are appointed by the President of India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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Which of the following procedures will enable the adoption of a Money Bill that was once passed by the Lok Sabha but was amended by the Rajya Sabha?

  1. It will go to the President
  2. The Lok Sabha will have to pass it with 2/3rd majority of the members sitting and voting
  3. A joint session of the two Houses will be called
  4. It will be deemed to have been passed if the Lok Sabha passes it again either by accepting or rejecting the amendments
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In any state of India, Legislative Council can be created or abolished:

  1. By the Parliament
  2. By the President on the recommendation of the Governor of the State
  3. By the Governor on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers
  4. By the Parliament as per resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State
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"It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment". The above statement refers to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

  1. Article 21
  2. Article 48-A
  3. Article 51-A
  4. Article 56
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with special provisions with respect to different states?

  1. Art. 369
  2. Art. 370
  3. Art. 371
  4. Art. 372
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A writ issued by the judiciary enjoining upon the executive to do what it should have done within its stipulated powers, is called:

  1. Habeas Corpus
  2. Mandamus
  3. Prohibition
  4. Quo-warranto
Indian Polity

The importance of Kesavanand Bharti Case lies in the fact that

  1. It overruled the executive orders
  2. The Supreme Court enunciated the doctrine of "basic features" of the Constitution
  3. It embarrassed the Union Government
  4. None of the above
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With reference to Prime Minister's Officer (PMO) which one of the statements is/are correct?

1. It came into existence in 1977
2. It is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

  1. Only 2
  2. Both 1 and 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Indian Polity

The powers of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the states falls under its:

  1. Advisory jurisdiction
  2. Appellate jurisdiction
  3. Constitutional jurisdiction
  4. Original jurisdiction
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