Constitution and polity: parliament executive judiciary and federalism - One Line Questions

1. What is the minimum age for a person to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha? — 25 years
2. Which constitutional amendment abolished the 'Political<bos>' of the princely states? — 26th Amendment Act, 1971
3. The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and how many other judges as per the current strength? — 33
4. Which amendment is known as the 'Mini-Constitution'? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
5. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution? — 552 members
6. Which constitutional amendment granted constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions? — 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
7. Which constitutional amendment made the right to education a fundamental right for children between 6 and 14 years? — 86th Amendment Act, 2002
8. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from office by a resolution passed by: — A majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha
9. The 'doctrine of basic structure' was propounded by the Supreme Court in which landmark case? — Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
10. Which Article defines 'Money Bills' and outlines the procedure for their passage? — Article 110
11. Which Article of the Constitution states that 'No bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill unless it is certified by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha'? — Article 110(3)
12. The power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament is provided by which Article? — Article 123
13. A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office by the President on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, after an address by Parliament. This is detailed in which Article? — Article 124(4)
14. Which Article of the Constitution grants the President the power to consult the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact of public importance? — Article 143
15. The Supreme Court of India acts as a guardian of the Constitution. Which Article empowers it to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? — Article 32
16. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President under Article: — Article 155
17. Which Article empowers the Parliament to alter the name, boundaries, or create new states? — Article 3
18. Which Article provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council? — Article 263
19. The Finance Commission is constituted every five years by the President under which Article? — Article 280
20. The 'doctrine of pleasure' under which civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President is subject to limitations imposed by: — Article 311
21. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article? — Article 324
22. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is established under Article: — Article 338
23. The President of India can declare a Financial Emergency under which Article? — Article 360
24. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the protection of the President and Governors from legal proceedings? — Article 361
25. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Welfare of the people' and the State's duty to secure a social order for the promotion of well-being of the people? — Article 38
26. Which Article lays down the procedure for the election of the President? — Article 55
27. The President can be impeached by a resolution of either House of Parliament passed by a majority of total membership of that House and not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting. This procedure is outlined in which Article? — Article 61
28. The power of the President to grant pardons is laid down in which Article of the Constitution? — Article 72
29. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the imposition of President's Rule in a State? — Failure to elect a Speaker
30. The relationship between the Union and the States in India is often described as: — Quasi-federal
31. Which constitutional body is responsible for determining the official languages of the Union and the States? — There is no specific body; it's defined in the Constitution
32. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Territory of India'? — Part I
33. The concept of 'Panchayati Raj' in India is enshrined in which part of the Constitution? — Part IX
34. The Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable. They aim to establish which of the following in India? — Social and Economic Democracy
35. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? — Vice-President of India
36. The power to declare a National Emergency rests with which constitutional authority? — President
37. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India? — Chief Justice of India
38. The 'Council of Ministers' is collectively responsible to which house of the Parliament? — Lok Sabha
39. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? — Right to Property
40. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of: — The Prime Minister
41. The maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court is determined by: — An Act of Parliament
42. What is the term 'Zero Hour' in the Indian parliamentary system? — The time when the question hour is over and before the regular agenda of the day starts
43. Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary executive in India? — The executive is responsible to the legislature.
44. The power to grant citizenship to foreigners is vested in: — The Parliament
45. The residuary powers of legislation in India are vested in: — The Parliament
46. What is the primary role of the Attorney General of India? — All of the above
47. What is the significance of the 'Adjournment Motion' in parliamentary procedure? — To discuss a matter of urgent public importance, which requires the government to make a statement
48. The Constitution of India provides for a dual polity, meaning: — Two types of governments: Union and State
49. The concept of 'judicial review' in India is derived from the Constitution of which country? — United States of America
50. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system? — Single Citizenship
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