Indian Polity - General Knowledge Questions

1 .
Preamble enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity - ideals inspired by the
A)
French Revolution
B)
Russian Revolution
C)
Irish Revolution
D)
US Constitution

Correct Answer :   French Revolution

2 .
The members of Parliament can express themselves in the House in
A)
English only
B)
Hindi only
C)
English or Hindi
D)
English, Hindi or mother tongue

Correct Answer :   English, Hindi or mother tongue

3 .
The Parliament can restrict or abrogate by law, fundamental rights with respect to
A)
the members of the armed forces
B)
the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
C)
the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of intelligence
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

4 .
The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the
A)
chief justice of India
B)
president
C)
chief justice of high court
D)
speaker of legislative assembly

Correct Answer :   chief justice of high court

5 .
The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by
A)
any five citizens of India
B)
any five members of the Parliament
C)
ten members of the Electoral College
D)
50 members of electoral college and supported by another 50 members.

Correct Answer :   50 members of electoral college and supported by another 50 members.

6 .
The name of the union given in the Constitution is
A)
Hindustan or Bharatavarsha
B)
India or Hindustan
C)
India or Bharat
D)
Bharatadesh or India

Correct Answer :   India or Bharat

7 .
The members of the parliamentary committee
A)
are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
B)
are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker
C)
are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
D)
both (b) and (c)

Correct Answer :   are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength

8 .
The president can be impeached for
A)
violating the constitution
B)
disregarding Parliament
C)
for not taking the prime minister's advice
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   violating the constitution

9 .
The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category
A)
Lok Sabha
B)
Judiciary
C)
Rajya Sabha
D)
Parliament

Correct Answer :   Judiciary

10 .
The minimum age required to become a member of Rajya Sabha is
A)
21 years
B)
25 years
C)
30 years
D)
35 years

Correct Answer :   30 years

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