Indian Polity - General Knowledge Questions

A)
B.R Ambedkar
B)
M.K.Gandhi
C)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D)
J.L.Nehru

Correct Answer :   B.R Ambedkar

The Supreme Court of India has been entrusted in upholding this article, Article 32 or heart as the soul of the Constitution of India as rightly addressed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who has been a pioneer in the speculations and creation of our Constitution.

A)
Stalin
B)
M. Karunanidhi
C)
Annadhurai
D)
Kanimozhi

Correct Answer :   M. Karunanidhi

Muthuvel Karunanidhi was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for five terms and twenty years between 1969 and 2011. He passed away on 7th August in Kauvery Hospital due to prolonged illness.

A)
Dass Commission
B)
Mahajan Commission
C)
Dhar Commission
D)
Shah Commission

Correct Answer :   Shah Commission

A)
the executive order of the Parliament
B)
the State Government under Article 371
C)
the 6th Amendment in the State Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
D)
a Lok Sabha Resolution

Correct Answer :   the 6th Amendment in the State Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir

A)
Written Constitution
B)
Federal form of government
C)
Fundamental Rights
D)
Parliamentary form of government

Correct Answer :   Parliamentary form of government

Parliamentary form of government of the Constitution of India does not resemble the American Constitution. It has been borrowed from the British Constitution.

A)
1 year
B)
2 years
C)
3 years
D)
5 years

Correct Answer :   1 year

The Lok Sabha, unless sooner dissolved, continues to operate for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and the expiration of the period of five years. However, while a proclamation of emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending, in any case, beyond a period of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate

A)
4 years
B)
5 years
C)
6 years
D)
7 years

Correct Answer :   5 years

The Vice-president is elected for the period of the 5 years, although he/she can resign before the completion of the tenure. 

A)
Article 62
B)
Article 64
C)
Article 65
D)
Article 66

Correct Answer :   Article 66

Article 66 deals with the election of the Vice-president of India.

A)
Lok Sabha
B)
Planning Commission
C)
Rajya Sabha
D)
National Development Council

Correct Answer :   Rajya Sabha

The Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and acts as President when the latter is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness or any other cause.

A)
Income tax
B)
Sales tax
C)
Land revenue
D)
Estate duty

Correct Answer :   Income tax

Income tax is imposed by the central government under the Income Tax Act, 1961. This tax is distributed among the states on the recommendations of the finance commission.