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Indian Constitution at Work NCERT XI (new)

Test- 1
1. Constitution is a document which provides for 4. Consider the following statements about the
rules and regulations controlling the powers of growth of local governments in India and choose
the government. Consider the following the correct ones.
statements in this regard and choose the correct 1. The concept of elected local government
statements. system in India was brought about by the Lord
1. Constitution is a document which announces Rippon in 1882.
political self determination. 2. Following the Government of India Act 1919,
2. Constitution prevents States from becoming village panchayats were established in a
tyrannical. number of provinces.
3. American Constitution declares itself as 3. The trend of organising panchayats
based on Philosophy of Ideal of Peace. discontinued after the Government of India
Act 1935.
Code:
Code:
a) 1 and 2 only
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
d) All are correct
2. Which of the following is a criterion for an area 5. The long lasting effect on the evolution of the
to be declared as an ‘urban area’? Indian Constitution is the theory of the basic
1. A minimum population of 5000. structure of the Constitution. Consider the
2. At least 75 percent of the working population following about the basic structure concept and
engaged in non-agricultural occupations. choose the incorrect one/s.
3. A density of population of at least 400 persons 1. It has set specific limits in the Parliament’s
per sq.km power to amend the Constitution.
Code: 2. It allows the Parliament to amend any and all
parts of the Constitution within this limitation.
a) All the above
3. The power to decide what constitutes the
b) 1 and 3 only basic structure lies with the Parliament only.
c) 1 and 2 only Code:
d) 2 and 3 only a) 1 and 2 only
3. Consider the following statements regarding State b) 2 and 3 only
Election Commission? c) 3 only
1. It is appointed by the President in consultation d) 1 and 3 only
with the state government
6. The Constitution (Article 143) authorises the
2. Creation of the State Election Commission President to seek the opinion of the Supreme
is the discretionary power of the state Court. Consider the following:
government
1. It is optional for the SC to express its opinion
3. It is a subordinate office of Central Election under Article 143
Commissioner 2. Opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is
4. It is responsible for conducting elections to only advisory and not a judicial
state and local government institutions pronouncement
Which of following statements is correct? Which of the following statements are correct?
a) 3 and 4 only a) 1 only
b) 2, 3, 4 b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 2
d) None of above d) None of the above

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Indian Constitution at Work NCERT XI (new)
Test- 1
7. Indian constitution can be subjected to many A. British 1. Fundamental Rights
criticisms. Consider the statements in this regard B. US 2. Liberty, Equality and
and find the correct statements.
Fraternity
1. Constituent Assembly Members were chosen by
C. Irish 3. Residual Powers
universal suffrage and debates at this platform
represented vast range of issues and opinions. D. French 4. Rule of Law
2. In Non-western societies different form of E. Canadian 5. DPSP
modernity emerged than that of western society. A B C D E
Code: a. 1 4 3 2 5
a) 1 only b. 4 3 2 1 5
b) 2 only c. 4 1 5 2 3
c) Both 1 and 2 d. 4 1 5 3 2
d) None of the above 11. The parliamentary procedures consists of
8. In the early 1920’s communist groups emerged earmarked periods for different purposes.
in different parts of India taking inspiration from Consider the following statements.
the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and advocating 1. The Zero Hour is held during every day of
socialism. Consider the following statements & session where Ministers have to respond
find out the correct statement/s searching questions raised by the members.
1. Communists of India opposed the move to 2. During Question Hour members are free to
intensify freedom movement during second raise any matters that they think is important
world war. though the ministers are not bound to reply
2. The first general election, CPI won 16 seats Code:
and emerged as the largest opposition party. a) Only 1
3. The party’s support was more concentrated in b) Only 2
Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Kerala. c) None of the above
Code: d) Both 1 and 2
a) All the above 12. The best summary of the principles that the
b) 1 and 2 nationalist movement brought to the Constituent
c) Only 3 Assembly is the Objective Resolution moved by
d) 2 and 3 Nehru in 1946. What were the thrust areas of
objective resolution?
9. Consider the following statements.
1. India is an independent, sovereign, republic.
1. The Motilal Nehru Committee had demanded
a bill of rights in 1927. 2. Territories forming the union shall be
autonomous units and exercise all powers and
2. The fundamental rights are so important that
functions of the Government and administration,
the constitution itself ensures that they are
except those assigned to or vested in the union.
not violated by the government.
3. The minorities, backward & tribal areas,
3. Fundamental rights are absolute rights.
depressed and other backward classes shall
Choose the correct statement(s) be provided adequate safeguard.
a) All are correct 4. The land would make full and willing
b) 2 and 3 only contribution to the promotion of world peace
c) 1 and 2 only and welfare of mankind.
d) 2 only Code:
10. Our Constitutional framers were not averse of a) 1, 2 and 3
borrowing from other constitutional traditions. b) 1, 3 and 4
Match the following principles with the country c) 1, 2 and 4
from where it was borrowed.
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Test- 1
13. The legislature in Parliamentary system ensures 16. Which of the method was followed for the
executive accountability at various stages. The election of members of Constitutional Assembly
legislature does this through the use of variety of from Provinces?
devices. Which among the following devices are a) First Past the Post
used in Parliamentary control over executive
b) Proportional representation with single
1. Question hour
transferable vote.
2. No confidence motion
c) Nomination
3. Budget
d) Hybrid System
4. Adjournment motion
17. Which of the following is not correct?
Which of the following statements are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3 a) Indian constitution was adopted on 26th Nov.
1949.
b) 2, 3 and 4
b) Constitution came into force on 26th Jan.
c) 1, 2 and 4
1950.
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) Constituent Assembly was composed on the
14. The subject of Local Government did not receive
proposal of the Cabinet Mission.
adequate attention in the constitution because of:
d) None of the above
1. Since it was a novel idea the constitution
makers did not wanted to experiment with it 18. Which provision of the constitution was passed
2. The turmoil during the partition created fear without any debate?
of more regional aspirations if powers were a) Provisions related to Fundamental Rights
decentralised b) Provision related to universal suffrage.
3. The constitution makers felt that it was
c) Provision related to DPSP.
against the essence of strong and vibrant
democracy. d) All of the above
4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar felt that factional and 19. Which of the following is correctly matched
caste-ridden nature of rural society would 1. DPSP : Irish Constitution
defeat the noble purpose of local government.
2. Fundamental Rights : British Constitution
Code:
3. First Past the Post : American Constitution
a) 1, 2, 3
Code:
b) 2 and 4
c) 2, 3, 4 a) 1 only
d) 1, 3, 4 b) 1 and 2 only
15. Which of the following are functions of c) 2 and 3 only
constitution? d) All of the above
1. Ensures minimal coordination amongst 20. Which of the following is correctly matched-
members of a society.
1. Definition of state Article 13
2. Decides how the government will be
constituted. 2. Judicial Review Article 12
3. limits on the power of government. 3. Right to constitutional Article 32
4. Enables the government to fulfil the remedies
aspirations of a society. Code:
Code:
a) 1 and 2 only
a) All of the above
b) 2 an 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above
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Test- 1
21. Which of the following is correct about National 26. Which of the following is correct about First Past
Human Rights Commission? the Post System
1. NHRC is a constitutional body. 1. Every constituency elects one representative.
2. NHRC have power of prosecution 2. Voters vote for party
3. NHRC is just a recommendatory body. 3. A party may get more share of seats than votes
4. NHRC can’t start inquiry into the violation in the legislature.
of Fundamental Rights on its own. 4. Examples include UK, India and Israel.
Code: Code:
a) All of the above a) All of the above
b) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only c) 1 and 3 only
d) 3 and 4 only d) 2 and 4 only
22. Which of the following comes under DPSPs 27. In India we follow proportional representation
system in
1. Right to work.
a) Rajya Sabha elections
2. Equal pay for equal work.
b) Election of President
3. Right against exploitation.
c) Election to legislative assembly
4. Uniform civil code.
d) Both (a) & (b)
Code:
28. Election Commission of India have
a) All of the above superintendent direction & control over which of
b) 2, 3 and 4 only the election.
c) 1, 2 and 4 only 1. Election to Parliament
d) 3 and 4 only 2. Elections to legislature of states.
23. Which of the following is incorrect about 3. Elections to local bodies
Fundamental Duties. 4. Elections of President and Vice-President
a) 42nd constitutional Amendment Act added Code:
FDs to the constitution.
a) All of the above
b) There are 11 FDs.
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) FDs in India are legally enforceable.
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) Constitution doesn’t make the enjoyment of d) 1, 3 and 4 only
rights depended on fulfilment of duties.
29. Which of the following are the features of the
24. Right to property was removed from the part III Presidential system-
of the constitution by which constitutional
Amendment Act? 1. President is Head of state as well as Head of
government.
a) 42nd Constitutional Amendment
2. The President is usually directly elected by
b) 44th Constitutional Amendment the people.
c) 24th Constitutional Amendment 3. President is not accountable to legislature.
d) 25th Constitutional Amendment 4. Examples include Britain & USA.
25. Legislative House of Israel is called. Code:
a) Knesset a) All of the above
b) Duma b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) Parliament c) 1, 2 and 3 only
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Test- 1
30. Which of the following countries follow Semi- c) Governor is removed from office just like the
Presidential System: judge of High Court.
1. France d) Governor of state enjoys security of tenure.
2. Russia 35. Which of the following states have Bicameral
3. Sri Lanka Legislature?
Code: 1. Jammu & Kashmir
a) All of the above 2. Uttar Pradesh
b) 3 only 3. Bihar
c) 1 and 3 only 4. Maharashtra
d) 2 and 3 only 5. Karnataka
31. Grounds for the impeachment of the President 6. Andhra Pradesh
includes. 7. Telangana\
1. Violation of constitution Code:
2. Incapacity a) All of the above
3. Unsound mind b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
4. Bankruptcy c) 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7
Code: d) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
a) All of the above 36. The President can nominate 12 members to Rajya
b) 1 only Sabha from which of the following fields.
c) 1, 2 and 3 only 1. Literature
d) 1 and 2 only 2. Science
32. Which of the following is correct about the Vice 3. Art
President
4. Social service
a) VP is elected for 5 years
5. Cooperative Movement
b) VP acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the
Code:
Rajya Sabha
a) All of the above
c) In some circumstances VP takes over the
office of President. b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) All of the above c) 1, 2, 3 and 5
33. Which of the following is correct about the d) 1, 2, 4 and 5
council of Ministers? 37. At present there are 543 constituencies for the
a) Size of council of ministers shall not exceed election to the Lok Sabha. On which census these
15% of total number of members of House census this is based:
of people. a) 1971 census
b) Size of council of ministers shall not be less b) 1981 census
than 40.
c) 1991 census
c) Size of council of ministers shall not be less
d) 2001 census
than 1/3rd the House of people.
38. Which of following Amendment Act is called as
d) None of the above
Anti-defection Amendment:
34. Which of the following is correct about the
a) 91st
Governor of State.
a) Governor of the state appointed by President. b) 52nd

b) Opinion of the CM of the state is mandatory c) 87th

for appointment of Governor. d) 84th

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Test- 1
39. Which of the following subjects falls in the Union Which of the statements are correct
List? a) 1 only
1. Education b) 2 only
2. Forests c) Both 1 and 2
3. Land d) None of the above
4. Defence 44. Consider the statements about Indian constitution:
5. Banking 1. Indian Constitution draws legitimacy because
6. Ports it was drafted by people who enjoyed popular
Code: support
a) All of the above 2. Indian Constitution is legitimate becuse
b) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 people voted in support of the draft
constitution
c) 4, 5 and 6
Which of these statements are correct?
d) 2, 4, 5 and 6
a) 1 only
40. Which of the following article contains special
provisions related to states: b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
a) Article 370
d) None of the above
b) Article 371
45. Indian Constitution was drafted in the period
c) Article 368
between
d) Both (a) & (b)
a) December 1946 to November 1949
41. Elected local government bodies were created in
India after: b) December 1946 to January 1950
c) August 1947 to January 1950
a) 1882
d) August 1946 to January 1949
b) 1871
46. Consider the following statements about Indian
c) 1892
Constitution Assembly
d) 1909
1. India’s constituent assembly was designed
42. Consider the following statements:
according to Cripps Mission Plan.
1. People have may sets of identities prior to 2. Provinces and princely states were gives seats
Constitution. in proportion to their population.
2. Basic political identity is defined by the 3. Provincial representatives were directly
Constitution elected in proportion to its population .
3. Constitutional identity is also associated with Which of the one correct?
basic moral values.
a) 1 & 2 only
Which any then are correct?
b) 1 & 3 only
a) 1 & 2 only
(c) 2 only
b) 1 & 3 only
(d) All of the above
c) 2 & 3 only
47. “...........the idea of a Constituent Assembly had
d) All of the above come to prevail largely as an article of faith in
43. Consider the following statements about almost all the politically-minded classes in the
Citizenship. country.”
1. Indian Constitution prescribes ethnicity as a a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
basis of Citizenship. b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. German Constitution gives a liberal c) Mahatma Gandhi
intrepretation of citizenship way above
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
ethnicity.

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Test- 1
48. How many members appended their signature to 53. Bill of Rights was demanded for the first time in
the constitution that was finally passed? 1928 by
a) 299 a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) 284 b) Motilal Nehru
c) 292 c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d) 385 d) Mahatma Gandhi
49. Consider the following statements: 54. Fundamental Rights are different from legal rights
1. The constitute assembly had eight major in the Sense they
Committees 1. Legal rights can be changed by the legislature
2. These Committees were headed by people of by ordinary process of law making.
common agreements upon ideas . 2. No organ of the government can act in a
Which of these are correct? manner that violated Fundamental Rights.
a) 1 only 3. Judiciary has a responsibility to protect
b) 2 only Fundamental Rights.
c) Both 1 and 2 Code:
d) None of the above a) 1 and 2 only
50. Best summary of the principles that the nationalist b) 1 and 3 only
movement brought to the constitution of India was c) 2 and 3 only
a) Fundamental Rights d) All of the above
b) directive Principle of state policy
55. Which among the following rights are mentioned
c) Objective resolution in South African Constitution?
d) universal suffrage 1. Right to privacy
51. Consider the following statements: 2. Right to Dignity
1. Fundamental Right against exploitation bans 3. Right to adequate Housing
forced employment.
4. Right to information
2. It is forced employment only if a person is
employed for less than minimum wages Code:
without consent of the employee. a) 1 and 2 only
Code: b) 2 and 4 only
a) 1 only c) None of the above
b) 2 only d) All of the above
c) Both 1 and 2 56. Which among the following discriminations are
d) None of the above prohibited by the Constitution of India?
52. Consider the following statements: 1. Caste
1. A bill of rights prohibits government from 2. Set
encroaching on the right of individuals. 3. Religion
2. A bill of rights also empowers the govt. to 4. Place of Birth
prevent encroachment on Individual rights by
other individuals. 5. Economic Capacity
Code: Code:
a) 1 only a) 1, 2 & 4 only
b) 2 only b) 1 & 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 c) 1, 2, 3 & 4 only
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Test- 1
57. Which article enables the state to reverse seats Code:
for backward classes? a) 1 only
a) Article 14 b) 2 and 3 only
b) Article 15 c) 3 only
c) Article 16 d) None of the above
d) Article 17 61. Which of the following statements regarding the
relation between Council of Ministers and Prime
58. Consider the following statements:
Minister is/are correct?
1. Under the Parliamentary system, head of the
1. The President can appoint only those persons
government is usually known as the Prime
as the ministers who are recommended by the
Minister.
Prime Minister.
2. Semi Presidential system is a system based 2. The Prime Minister can ask a minister to
on the individual leadership. resign or advice the President to dismiss him
3. Under the Presidential system, the President in case of difference of opinion.
is accountable to legislature. 3. The Prime Minister has the privilege to vote
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? in any debate which takes place in either
a) 1 and 2 only house of Parliament.
b) 2 and 3 only Code:
c) 1 and 3 only a) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
59. Which of the following statements is/are the
discretionary powers of the President of India? d) 1, 2 and 3
62. Under which of the following events the powers
1. The President can send back the advice given
of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are co-equal?
by the Council of Ministers and ask the
Council to reconsider the decision. 1. Constitutional Amendments
2. Passing of Non-money bills
2. The President has veto power by which he
can withhold or refuse to give assent to any 3. Impeaching of the President
of the Bills passed by the Parliament. 4. Removing of the Vice President.
3. When no party has a clear majority, the Code:
President has the responsibility of making a a) 1 and 2 only
choice and appointing the Prime Minister to b) 1, 2 and 3 only
run the government of the country. c) 2 and 3 only
Code: d) All of the above
a) 1 and 2 only 63. Which the following statements is/are correct
b) 2 and 3 only about the Money Bill?
1. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the
c) 1 and 3 only
Council of States.
d) 1, 2 and 3
2. After the Money Bill has been passed by the
60. Consider the following statements about the House of the People, it shall be transmitted to
Council of Ministers: the Council of States which shall return the
1. The Council of Ministers is collectively bill within 14 weeks from the date of its receipt.
responsible to the Parliament. 3. The House of People may thereupon either
2. The Council of Ministers shall not exceed 10 accept or reject all or any of the
percent of total number of members of the recommendations of the Council of States.
House of People (or Assembly, in the case of Code:
the States). a) 1 and 2 only
3. The death or resignation of the Prime Minister b) 2 and 3 only
automatically brings about the dissolution of c) 1 and 3 only
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Test- 1
64. Why did the Constitution makers of India select President without making any changes, the
Parliamentary form of government over President:
Presidential form of government? a) Must give his assent to it
1. India already had some experience of running b) Can again send the bill for reconsideration
the parliamentary system.
c) Can take help of the Supreme Court
2. The executive can be effectively controlled
by the representatives of the people. d) Can use pocket veto

3. Constitution makers wanted to ensure that the 68. Which of the following amendment is known as
Anti-Defection Amendment?
government would be sensitive to public.
a) 42nd amendment 1976
4. There is always the danger of personality cult
in presidential executive. b) 52nd amendment 1985
Code: c) 73rd amendment 1992
a) 1 and 2 only d) 81st amendment 2000
b) 2 and 4 only 69. Consider the following statements about the
c) 1, 2 and 3 only Indian Judiciary:
1. The legislature is not involved in the process
d) All of the above
of appointment/removal of judges.
65. The Vice-President of India is elected by:
2. The judiciary is not financially dependent on
a) The People directly either the executive or legislature.
b) The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 3. The Constitution of India provides for a single
c) The members of Rajya Sabha only integrated judicial system.
d) The members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Which of the above statements is/are correct?
State Legislatures. a) 1 and 2 only
66. The Indian bureaucracy is an enormously b) 2 and 3 only
complex system. Consider the following
statements related to it and choose correct c) 1 and 3 only
statements: d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It includes employees of the local 70. The Supreme Court of India is one of the very
governments, and technical and managerial powerful courts anywhere in the world. Consider
staff running public sector undertakings. the following statements and choose the correct
2. The Union Public Service Commission does one/s:
the task of recruitment of the civil servants 1. Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
for the government of India and states. contain all the dispute related to federal
3. Members of the Public Service Commissions matters.
can be removed or suspended only subject to 2. Apart from Original, Apellate, Advisory and
a thorough enquiry made by a judge of the Writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court also
Supreme Court. have some special powers.
Code: 3. Regarding advisory jurisdiction, the Supreme
a) 1 and 2 only Court is not bound to give advice and the
President is not bound to accept such an
b) 2 and 3 only advice.
c) 1 and 3 only Code:
d) 1, 2 and 3 a) 1 and 2 only
67. A Parliamentary bill passed by the Lok Sabha is b) 1 and 3 only
sent to the President for assent. The President
sends it back to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration. c) 2 and 3 only
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Test- 1
71. The Judiciary is entrusted with the task of 75. The essential characteristics of a Federal
protecting rights of individuals. Which of the Constitution found in Indian Constitution are:
following statements is/are correct in this regard? 1. Double citizenship
1. Article 32 enables the Supreme Court to issue 2. Independent judiciary
writs to protect the rights of people. 3. Equal representation of states to Rajya Sabha
2. The Supreme Court can declare the concerned 4. Supremacy of Constitution
law as unconstitutional and therefore non- Select the correct answer from the codes given
operational. below:
Code: a) 2 and 4 only
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2 only c) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) Neither 1 nor 2
76. By elections are:
72. India has an integrated and independent judiciary.
a) Elections held for one constituency to fill the
Consider the following statements and choose the
vacancy caused by the death or resignation
correct one:
of a member.
1. District courts in India have specified
b) Elections held when the general election
appellate jurisdiction.
results are invalidated by the court.
2. The Supreme Court can transfer a case from
c) Elections held when the general election
one High Court to another.
could not be completed due to booth-
3. The Supreme Court can take up any case from
capturing, violence etc.
any of the lower court to itself.
d) Elections held before the actual general
Code:
election as a trial or demo.
a) 1 and 2 only
77. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a:
b) 2 and 3 only
a) Fundamental Right
c) 1 and 3 only
b) Natural Right
d) 1, 2 and 3
c) Constitutional Right
73. Consider the following statements regarding
d) Legal Right
Federal character of the Indian Constitution:
1. Education, Public Health and Forests are the 78. Which of the following Committees
recommended Constitutional recognition for the
subject of Concurrent list.
Local government bodies?
2. Residuary powers are vested with the Union only.
a) Swaran Singh Committee
3. In case of any dispute between Centre and
State, it can be resolved by the Judiciary. b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Which of the above statements is/are correct? c) P. K. Thungon Committee
a) 1 and 2 only d) Salaria Committee
b) 2 and 3 only 79. What do the Directive Principles of Indian
c) 1 and 3 only Constitution contain?
d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The goals and objectives we as a society
74. Which of these are functions of the Indian Parliament? should adopt.
1. Debating function 2. Certain rights that individual should enjoy
2. Electoral functions apart from Fundamental Rights.
3. Judicial functions 3. Certain policies that the government should
4. Constituent function adopt.
Code: Code:
a) 1 only a) 1 only
b) 1 and 4 only b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only c) 2 and 3 only
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80. Which of the following is/are the functions of
Election Commission of India?
1. It supervises the preparation of up-to-date
voters’ list.
2. It determines the timing of elections and
prepares the election schedule.
3. It can postpone or cancel the election in the
entire country or a specific state or
constituency on the grounds that a free and
fair election may not be possible.
Code:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
81. The Central Cabinet includes which of the
following?
1. The Prime Minister
2. Minister of State with Independent charge
3. Cabinet Secretary
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
82. Consider the following statements:
1. After the 1992 Constitutional amendment
with regard to decentralization, the state
governments are required to share power but
not revenue with local governments.
2. The Election Commission of India was given
the additional responsibility of conducting
panchayat and municipal elections.
3. Seats are reserved in these bodies for SCs,
STs and Women.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
83. Abolition of Untouchability is associated with:
a) Right to Freedom
b) Right against Exploitation
c) Right to Freedom of Religion
d) None of the above
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Test- 1
84. The Election Commissioner of India can be
removed before the expiry of the term through:
a) Simple majority
b) Special majority
c) Effective majority
d) Absolute majority
85. Which of the following statement is not
correct?
a) A Bill of Rights lays down the rights enjoyed
by the people of a country.
b) A Bill of Rights protects the liberties of an
individual.
c) Every country of the world has a Bill of
Rights.
d) The Constitution guarantees remedy against
violation of Rights.
86. Which of the following is the best description of
Fundamental Rights?
a) All the rights an individual should have.
b) All the rights given to citizens by law.
c) The rights given and protected by the
Constitution.
d) The rights given by the Constitution that
cannot ever be restricted.
87. Which of the following is a correct interpretation
of the Cultural and Educational Rights?
a) Only children belonging to the minority group
that has opened educational institution can
study there. b) Government schools must
ensure that children of the minority group will
be introduced to their belief and culture.
c) Linguistic and religious minorities can open
schools for their children and keep it reserved
for them.
d) Linguistic and religious minorities can
demand that their children must not study in
any educational institution except those
managed by their own community.
88. A Parliamentary executive means:
a) Executive where there is a Parliament
b) Executive elected by the Parliament
c) Where the Parliament functions as the
Executive
d) Executive that is dependent on support of the
majority in the Parliament
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89. While appointing the Prime Minister, the
President selects:
a) Leader of the largest party in the Lok Sabha
b) Leader of the largest party in the alliance
which secures a majority in the Lok Sabha
c) The leader of the largest party in the Rajya
Sabha
d) Leader of the alliance or party that has the
support of the majority in Lok Sabha
90. Which of the following statement is not correct?
a) The President cannot send back an
amendment bill for reconsideration of the
Parliament.
b) Elected representatives alone have the power
to amend the Constitution.
c) The Judiciary cannot initiate the process of
constitutional amendment but can effectively
change the Constitution by interpreting it
differently.
d) The Parliament can amend any section of the
Constitution.
91. Which of the following according to you involve
decentralisation?
a) To hold election of the Gram Panchayat.
b) Decision by the villagers themselves about
what policies and programmes are useful for
the village.
c) Power to call meeting of Gram Sabha.
d) A Gram Panchayat receiving the report from
the Block Development Officer about the
progress of a project started by the State
government.
92. Read the provisions of the 73rd Amendment.
Which of the following concerns does this
amendment address?
a) Fear of replacement makes representatives
accountable to the people.
b) The dominant castes and feudal landlords
dominate the local bodies.
c) Rural illiteracy is very high. Illiterate people
cannot take decisions about the development
of the village.
d) To be effective the village panchayats need
resources and powers to make plans for the
village development.
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93. A Constitution needs to be amended from time to
time because:
a) Circumstances change and require suitable
changes in the constitution.
b) A document written at one point of time
becomes outdated after some time.
c) Every generation should have a constitution
of its own liking.
d) It must reflect the philosophy of the existing
government.
94. Since 1993, India has developed a system of
Departmentally Related standing committees.
Each DRSC consists of 31 members—21 from
Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha. Seats on
each Committee are allocated to different parties
and groups in the House, as far as practicable in
proportion of their respective strength in the
House. The term of the Committee is of one year.
Consider the following.
1. Supervising the work of the Departments.
2. Approving the Budgets of the Departments.
3. Sanctioning the expenditure of the
Departments.
Which of the above is/are done by the
Parliamentary standing committees?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of them
95. Due to the federal character, the Rajya Sabha has
been given two exclusive or special powers that
are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha. Consider the
following statements in this regard:
1. It can authorize the Parliament to make a law
on a subject enumerated in the state list and
concurrent list (Article 249)
2. It can authorize the Parliament to create new
All-India services common to both the centre
and states (Article 312)
Select the correct statement/s:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None
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96. Consider the following statements about 99. Different methods or systems of elections are
Parliament? adopted worldwide to elect their representatives.
1. Impeachment process of President can Choose the correct statement/s about Proportional
originate only in Lok Sabha Representation System.
2. Introduction and passage of constitutional 1. In proportional representation system, very
amendment bill originate in either of the large geographical areas can be demarcated
houses of Parliament as constituencies.
3. Article 108 says that a Money Bill shall not 2. More than one representative may be elected
be introduced in the Council of States. from one constituency.
Select the incorrect statements: 3. Candidate who wins the election may not get
majority.
a) 1 and 2
Code:
b) 2 and 3
a) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
b) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3
97. Which among the following committees have
representation only from Lok Sabha? d) All of the above
a) Public Accounts Committee 100. Read the statements below. They were written in
context of India after Independence.
b) Public Undertaking Committee
1. “... the biggest gamble in the history ...”
c) Estimates Committee
2. “Nehru will live to confess the failure of ...”
d) Committee on Welfare of SCs and STs
3. “.. a future and more enlightened age will
98. No discussion of government or politics in India
view with astonishment the absurd farce of...”
could normally take place without mentioning one
officer, the Prime Minister of India. Consider the Above statements were mode in the context of:
following statements: Code:
1. Only a Member of the Parliament can become a) Integration of Princely States
the Prime Minister b) Linguistic reorganization of states.
2. It is the prerogative of the Prime minister to c) Introduction of Universal Adult Franchise
decide the members of the Council of
d) Establishment of secular India
Ministers.
3. Council of Minister cease to exist in case of
resignation of the Prime Minister
Select the correct ones:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3 only
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