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Who among the following gave the following statements about the Indian constitution ?
Indian constitution strikes a good balance between extreme regedity and too much flexibility.

A. B. R. Ambedkar

B. M. V. Pylee

C. Alexanderowicz

D. K. C. Wheare

Correct Answer :

D. K. C. Wheare


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The provisions related to official language of India can be amended by

A. Simple majority

B. Minimum 2/3 majority

C. Minimum ¾ majority

D. Cannot be amended

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Who presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ?

A. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

B. The Vice-President

C. The President

D. The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

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Power and position of Supreme Court in India are very much like those of the highest court in

A. Russia

B. England

C. Japan

D. U.S.A.

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When did the United Nations Organization come into existence ?

A. October 24, 1945

B. October 24, 1943

C. November 26, 1945

D. November 26, 1943

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Right to education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years is

A. Included in the directive principles of state policy

B. A Fundamental Right

C. A Statutory Right

D. None of these

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Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India :
1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
2. If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the President of India to issue direction for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of person serving in connection with the affairs of the union but excluding the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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Who among the following Indians was the President of the International Court of Justice at Hague

A. R. S. Pathak

B. P. N. Bhagwati

C. A. N. Mullah

D. Shree Nagendra Singh

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The Indian Parliament cannot legislate on the subject of state list unless
1. The President of India directs it to do so.
2. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it is necessary to do so in National interests.
3. The speaker of the Vidhan Sabha certifies that the legislation is necessary.
4. There is National emergency
Considering the above statements, select the correct answer from the codes given below

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 1 and 2

D. 2 and 4

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Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of

A. One month

B. One year

C. Seven days

D. Fourteen days

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Mahatma Gandhi often stressed the importance of villages and wanted the establishment of 'Gram Raj' in India. It was because

A. Gandhiji was born in a village

B. Village administration is easy

C. Village people are good and hard working

D. Villages are the backbone of the nation and help for the welfare of all people

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The Directive Principles of State Policy of India have similarity with

A. The Constitution of U. K.

B. The Constitution of U. S. A.

C. The Constitution of Ireland

D. None of the above

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While casting her vote in any election, a woman exercises her

A. Civics right

B. Social right

C. Natural right

D. Political right

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Number of districts in West Bengal at present is

A. 18

B. 19

C. 17

D. 16

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The union ministers hold office during the pleasure of

A. The President

B. The Prime Minister

C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

D. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India

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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

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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Who among the following has not been a Chief Justice of India ?

A. R. C. Lahoti

B. G. B. Pattanaik

C. S. S. Gill

D. V. N. Khare

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Which among the following is/are appointed by the President of India ?
1. Vice-Chairman of the planning commission.
2. Chairman of the finance commission.
3. Chief Ministers of the union territories.
Select the correct answer by using the following codes.

A. 1 and 2 are correct

B. 2 and 3 are correct

C. 1 and 3 are correct

D. Only 1 is correct

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The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution

A. by a majority

B. by a two-thirds majority

C. by consensus

D. unanimously

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Who was the protem Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India ?

A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

B. C. Raja Gopalachari

C. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha

D. Jawaharlal Nehru

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The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and

A. 12 judges

B. 15 judges

C. 20 judges

D. 30 judges

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Which one of the following is the period for the legislative council to detain the ordinary bills ?

A. 3 Months

B. 4 Months

C. 6 Months

D. 14 days

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Who was the president of the Constituent Assembly

A. Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru

B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

C. Dr.B.R Ambedkar

D. C. Rajagopalachari

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Which of the following is not included in the directive principles of state policy ?

A. Prohibition of liquor

B. Right to work

C. Equal wage for equal work

D. Right to information

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The Cabinet Mission to India was headed by

A. Stafford Cripps

B. A.V Alexander

C. Lord Pethick Lawrence

D. Hugh Gaitskell

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What was the scheme to reduce interest burden of the state Government of India through gradual conversion of high cost debt into a low cost debt known as ?

A. Debt swap scheme

B. Debt write off scheme

C. Grantsinaid scheme

D. Debt consolidation scheme

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Which of the following statements is correct

A. The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946

B. Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A.Jinnah and Sardar vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India

C. The Frist Session of the constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947

D. The constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950

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A citizen of India is arrested and detained without trial. Which of the following writs should he invoke in the Court to secure freedom

A. Quo Warranto

B. Certiorari

C. Mandamus

D. Habeas Corpus

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Which of the following Indian states has no Panchayati Raj Institution ?

A. Assam

B. Tripura

C. Kerala

D. Nagaland

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Who is the 37th Chief Justice of India ?

A. Ram Jethmalani

B. Y. K. Sabharwal

C. Bijubhai Patnaik

D. K. G. Balkrishnan

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The Panchayati Raj Institution at the block level is known as

A. Gram Panchayat

B. Panchayat Samiti

C. Zilla Parishad

D. None of the above