General Knowledge - Questions on Indian Civics - 3
41. The power to create or abolish a State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) rests with:
(a) The President (b) The Parliament (c) The respective State Legislative Assembly (d) The Governor of the State
42. A 'No-Confidence Motion' against the Council of Ministers can be introduced only in the:
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Lok Sabha (c) Joint sitting of Parliament (d) Any House of Parliament
43. The 'Zero Hour' in the Indian Parliament means:
(a) The first hour of the session. (b) The time when money bills are introduced. (c) The time immediately following the Question Hour when members can raise matters of public importance. (d) The last hour of the session.
44. The 'Anti-defection law' is provided in which schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Seventh Schedule (b) Ninth Schedule (c) Tenth Schedule (d) Eleventh Schedule
45. The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and how many other judges (excluding CJI, as per original strength, but current authorized strength is key)?
(a) 25 (b) 30 (c) 33 (d) 34 (including CJI)
46. Which Article of the Constitution grants the right to approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
(a) Article 32 (b) Article 226 (c) Article 131 (d) Article 142
47. The concept of 'Concurrent List' (where both Union and State can legislate) is borrowed from the Constitution of:
(a) Canada (b) USA (c) Australia (d) Germany
48. The 'National Flag' of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
(a) August 15, 1947 (b) January 26, 1950 (c) July 22, 1947 (d) November 26, 1949
49. Who is the head of the Municipal Corporation in a city?
(a) Chief Minister (b) Mayor (c) Commissioner (d) Governor
50. Which Article states that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States?
(a) Article 1 (b) Article 2 (c) Article 3 (d) Article 4
51. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
(a) Article 14 (b) Article 15 (c) Article 16 (d) Article 17
52. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at:
(a) 545 (b) 550 (c) 552 (d) 560
53. The concept of 'Rule of Law' in the Indian Constitution is taken from which country?
(a) USA (b) UK (c) France (d) Germany
54. Who acts as the principal legal advisor to the Government of India?
(a) Solicitor General (b) Attorney General of India (c) Chief Justice of India (d) Union Law Minister
55. A 'Privilege Motion' can be moved by a member of Parliament when he or she believes that:
(a) A minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or of any of its members. (b) The government has lost the confidence of the House. (c) A bill needs to be debated urgently. (d) There is a matter of public importance to be discussed.
56. The 'Power of the President to pardon' is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
(a) Article 71 (b) Article 72 (c) Article 74 (d) Article 76
57. Which committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India?
(a) Ashok Mehta Committee (b) L.M. Singhvi Committee (c) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (d) G.V.K. Rao Committee
58. The term of office for a member of the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is:
(a) 4 years (b) 5 years (c) 6 years (d) Determined by the Governor
59. Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known as the 'Mini-Constitution' of India?
(a) 24th Amendment (b) 42nd Amendment (c) 44th Amendment (d) 52nd Amendment
60. The 'Writs' issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts are primarily for the enforcement of:
(a) Ordinary Laws (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Directive Principles (d) Constitutional Amendments
Answer Keys
41. (b) The Parliament
42. (b) Lok Sabha
43. (c) The time immediately following the Question Hour when members can raise matters of public importance.
44. (c) Tenth Schedule
45. (c) 33 (current authorized strength for judges other than CJI, total 34 including CJI)
46. (a) Article 32
47. (c) Australia
48. (c) July 22, 1947
49. (b) Mayor
50. (a) Article 1
51. (d) Article 17
52. (c) 552
53. (b) UK
54. (b) Attorney General of India
55. (a) A minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or of any of its members.
56. (b) Article 72
57. (c) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
58. (b) 5 years
59. (b) 42nd Amendment
60. (b) Fundamental Rights
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