General Knowledge - Questions on Indian Civics - 5
81. Who is known as the 'Pro-tem Speaker' of the Lok Sabha?
(a) The permanent Speaker of the House. (b) The senior-most member of the Lok Sabha, appointed to administer the oath to new members. (c) The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. (d) The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha.
82. The 'Public Accounts Committee' of the Indian Parliament scrutinizes the report of which constitutional body?
(a) Election Commission of India (b) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) (c) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) (d) Finance Commission
83. The power to decide a dispute regarding the election of the President of India rests with the:
(a) Election Commission of India (b) Parliament (c) Supreme Court of India (d) Chief Justice of India
84. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats?
(a) Ninth Schedule (b) Tenth Schedule (c) Eleventh Schedule (d) Twelfth Schedule
85. A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be passed by the Parliament by:
(a) Simple majority (b) Special majority (c) Two-thirds majority in a joint sitting (d) Only with the consent of all state legislatures
86. The 'Uniform Civil Code' for the citizens is mentioned in which Article of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a) Article 40 (b) Article 44 (c) Article 48 (d) Article 50
87. Who among the following is NOT part of the 'Electoral College' for the election of the Vice-President of India?
(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha (b) Nominated members of Rajya Sabha (c) Elected members of Rajya Sabha (d) Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
88. The concept of 'Concurrent List' allows both the Union and State governments to legislate on subjects. In case of a conflict, whose law prevails?
a) The State government's law (b) The Union government's law (c) The law passed first (d) The Supreme Court decides on a case-by-case basis
89. Which writ means 'to be certified' or 'to be informed'?
(a) Habeas Corpus (b) Mandamus (c) Prohibition (d) Certiorari
90. The 'Oath or Affirmation' by the President of India is administered by whom?
(a) The Prime Minister (b) The Chief Justice of India (c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (d) The Vice-President
91. The 'Residuary Powers' (powers not listed in any of the three lists: Union, State, Concurrent) in the Indian Constitution are vested with the:
(a) State Legislatures (b) Parliament (c) President (d) Supreme Court
92. The 'Council of Ministers' is collectively responsible to the:
(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Lok Sabha (d) Rajya Sabha
93. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty of an Indian citizen?
(a) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals. (b) To safeguard public property. (c) To pay taxes honestly. (d) To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood.
94. The 'Official Language' of the Union of India is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
(a) Article 343 (b) Article 350 (c) Article 351 (d) Article 352
95. The 'Joint Sitting' of both Houses of Parliament is summoned by the:
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha (b) Vice-President (c) President (d) Prime Minister
96. How can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed from office?
(a) By a simple majority vote in Parliament. (b) By an impeachment motion passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament. (c) By the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. (d) By the Chief Justice of India.
97. The 'Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)' of India is primarily the:
(a) Chief Accountant of the Union Government. (b) Guardian of the public purse. (c) Auditor of private companies. (d) Advisor to the President on financial matters.
98. The 'National Emergency' can be revoked by the President if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving its continuance by a:
(a) Simple majority (b) Special majority (c) Two-thirds majority (d) Absolute majority
99. The concept of 'Judicial Activism' refers to:
(a) Judges strictly adhering to the letter of the law. (b) Judges taking a more active role in setting policy or challenging the executive/legislative branches. (c) Judges only hearing cases related to fundamental rights. (d) Judges campaigning for social causes.
100. The 'Preamble' to the Indian Constitution declares India to be a:
(a) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. (b) Sovereign, Democratic Republic. (c) Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. (d) Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic Republic.
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Answer Keys
81. (b) The senior-most member of the Lok Sabha, appointed to administer the oath to new members.
82. (c) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
83. (c) Supreme Court of India
84. (c) Eleventh Schedule
85. (b) Special majority
86. (b) Article 44
87. (d) Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
88. (b) The Union government's law
89. (d) Certiorari
90. (b) The Chief Justice of India
91. (b) Parliament
92. (c) Lok Sabha
93. (c) To pay taxes honestly. (While a civic duty, it is not listed as a Fundamental Duty in the Constitution)
94. (a) Article 343
95. (c) President
96. (b) By an impeachment motion passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
97. (b) Guardian of the public purse.
98. (a) Simple majority
99. (b) Judges taking a more active role in setting policy or challenging the executive/legislative branches.
100. (a) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
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