Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form ?
Article 16
Article 17
Article 18
Article 15
Correct Answer :
B. Article 17
Article 15Any discrimination on the basis of race, caste, birth place or religion is illegal. Article 16Equality to all citizens in employment. Article 18Abolition of all titles except military honour or title conferred on the basis of educational accomplishments.
Related Questions
In the general elections to the 13th Lok Sabha, the Congress Party secured
110
114
112
122
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
The Vice-President of India holds office for a period of five years
The Vice-President of India can be removed by a simple majority of votes passed in the Rajya Sabha only
The Vice-President of India continues to be in office even after the expiry of his term till his successor talkes over
The Supreme Court of India has to look into all disputes with regard to the election the Vice-President of India
The Panchayati Raj Institution at the block level is known as
Gram Panchayat
Panchayat Samiti
Zilla Parishad
None of the above
Consider the following statements :
1. The mode of removal of a judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a judge of the Supreme Court.
2. After retirement from the office, a permanent judge of a High Court can not plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.
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 was not the work of the League of Nations
To prevent wars in the world
To encourage the feelings of co-operation among the nations
To settle the disputes among the nations in a peaceful manner
To make every nation militarily strong
Who will decide the office of profit ?
President and Governor
Union Parliament
Supreme Court
Union Public Service Commission
Who among the following is the Chairman of the Steering Committee to oversee the functions of the National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ?
The President
The Prime Minister
The National Security Adviser
The Cabinet Secretary
The total number of fundamental duties mentioned is the constitution of India now is
10
11
12
13
The tenth schedule of Indian constitution deals with
Anti-defection legislation
Panchayati Raj
Land Reforms
Distribution of powers between the Union and States
Money bills can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of
The Speaker
The Chief Minister
The Governor
The President
Consider the following statements
1. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed only on an address from both Houses of Parliament.
2. In India, the Comptroller and Auditor General has no control over the issue of money from the consolidated fund of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
How many members were initially there in the Constituent Assembly of India ?
300
304
308
310
Under which article of the Constitution of India can the Indian Parliament make laws under the residuary powers ?
Article 248
Article 249
Article 250
Article 251
Which one of the following states/Uts of the country has more than fifty per cent tribal population of the total population ?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Himachal Pradesh
Puducherry
In which of the following countries are direct democratic checks such as Referendum, Initiative and Recall provided for
U.S.S.R.
U.K.
Switzerland
Australia
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
President of the Constituent Assembly with whose signature the Indian constitution was adopted was
Dr. Ambedka
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Which one of the following is not a parliamentary committee ?
Demands for grants committee
Committee on public accounts
Committee on public under takings
Committee on estimates
For removing the Vice President of Indian from his office a resolution is initiated in -
The joint sitting of both the House
The Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha
Any of the two Houses
Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in
High Court alone
Both Supreme Court and High Courts
All courts down to the District Courts
None of these
India became a sovereign, democratic republic on
Aug 15, 1947
Jan 30, 1948
Jan 26, 1950
Nov 26, 1929
Which of the following is not more a Fundamental Right ?
Right to equality
Right to freedom
Right to property
Right against exploitation
Under which article of the Constitution of India can the President of India be impeached ?
Article 61
Article 75
Article 76
Article 356
What is the period of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India ?
6 years
6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
Upto 65 years of age
Upto 64 years of age
Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the
42nd Amendment
40th Amendment
39th Amendment
36th Amendment
Who was the President of India at the time of proclamation of emergency in the year 1976 ?
V. V. Giri
Giani Zail Singh
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Shankar Dayal Sharma
Individual liberty is best reflected in a
Socialist State
Communist State
Welfare State
Fascist State
Members of Constituent Assembly were
Elected by provincial assemblies
Elected directly by people
Nominated by government
Represented only by the princely states
Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India
Dr.B.N Rao
Dr.B.R Ambedkar
K.M Munshi
M.C Setalvad
In India, the states derive their power from the
People
Constitution
State Assembly
Parliament