The Government of West Bengal introduced democratic elections to the local bodies in
1977
1978
1979
1980
Correct Answer :
D. 1980
Related Questions
The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution
by a majority
by a two-thirds majority
by consensus
unanimously
The idea of Directive principles of state policy has been borrowed from the Constitution of
Japan
Canada
France
Ireland
A citizen of India is arrested and detained without trial. Which of the following writs should he invoke in the Court to secure freedom
Quo Warranto
Certiorari
Mandamus
Habeas Corpus
During which of the following periods did the Constituent Assembly deliberate upon finalization of the Constitution of India ?
November, 1946 November, 1949
November, 1947 November, 1949
December, 1946 November, 1949
December, 1947 November, 1949
Which of the following Motions can the Council of Ministers in India move ?
No confidence Motion
Censure Motion
Adjournment Motion
Confidence Motion
Which of the following states/union territories have a common High Court ?
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
Assam and Bengal
2 and 4Prior Sanction of the President of India is required before introducing the bill, in the Parliament on
1. Formation of a new state.
2. Affecting taxation in which states are interested.
3. Altering the boundaries of the states.
4. Money bill
Considering the above statements.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
All of the above
The right to vote in India is given to all people on the basis of
Education
Age
Property
Religion
The President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha
6 members
9 members
12 members
15 members
The United Nations Charter was signed in
Postdam
Yalta
San Fransisco
Tehran
Who among the following is constitutionally empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area ?
Governor
Chief Minister
Prime Minister
President
Consider the following statements
1. The design of the National flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July, 1947.
2. The National Anthem was first sung on 27th December, 1911 at the Calcutta Session of Indian National Congress.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
The Attorney General of India is appointed by
Chief Justice of India
The Prime Minister
The President of India
The UPSC
Which one of the following political theories advocates the withering away of the state and ushering in a new society in which there will be no state and no ceasses ?
Liberalism
Democratic Socialism
Marxism
Fabian Socialism
Right to education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years is
Included in the directive principles of state policy
A Fundamental Right
A Statutory Right
None of these
The approach paper for the 11th five year plan of India was approved by National Development Council in its meeting held on
7th November
20th November
9th December
10th January
Which of the following are included in the Constitution of India as the directive principles of state policy ?
1. Separation of judiciary from executive.
2. Participation of workers in management of industry.
3. Equal justice and free legal aid.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Aristotle, the father or Political Science, believed that the State continues to exist for the sake of good life. His belief is right because
The state alone can provide opportunities for the proper development of the individual's faculties
State has the power to regulate and control
State is what is made by the people
State is the result of a contract
Consider the following statements :
1. A money bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
2. The Council of States cannot reject a money bill nor amend it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is not more a Fundamental Right ?
Right to equality
Right to freedom
Right to property
Right against exploitation
Given below are two statements
Assertion (A) : The supreme command of the defence forces is vested in the president.
Reason (R) : The Presidents power as commander in-chief are in dependent of legislative control.
In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct ?
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is false but (R) is true
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A
Which of the following is not included in the directive principles of state policy ?
Prohibition of liquor
Right to work
Equal wage for equal work
Right to information
Individual liberty is best reflected in a
Socialist State
Communist State
Welfare State
Fascist State
What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha ?
18 years
21 years
25 years
30 years
The provisions related to official language of India can be amended by
Simple majority
Minimum 2/3 majority
Minimum ¾ majority
Cannot be amended
Under which constitution amendment, 10 fundamental duties of the citizens were included in the constitution ?
24th
38th
42nd
44th
Consider the following statements
1. In the Lok Sabha, 12 members are nominated by the President of India.
2. In the Rajya Sabha, a maximum of 2 members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
whole or any part of India for implementing international
treaties
With the consent of all the states
With the consent of majority of states
With the consent of states conerned
Without the consent of any state
The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as
The guardian of peoples liberties
The guardian of public money
The chief financial adviser of Govt. of India
All of the above
The function of the Protem Speaker is to
Conduct the proceedings of Houses in absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker
Officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected
Swear-in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected
Checks if the election certificates of the members are in order