Civil Services Examination - Constitution and polity: parliament executive judiciary and federalism Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India C) Vice-President of India D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

2. The concept of 'Panchayati Raj' in India is enshrined in which part of the Constitution?

A) Part IX B) Part X C) Part XI D) Part XII

3. 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?

A) Article 38 B) Article 39 C) Article 40 D) Article 41

4. The power of the President to grant pardons is laid down in which Article of the Constitution?

A) Article 72 B) Article 112 C) Article 123 D) Article 143

5. What is the minimum age for a person to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha?

A) 18 years B) 21 years C) 25 years D) 30 years

6. Which constitutional amendment made the right to education a fundamental right for children between 6 and 14 years?

A) 86th Amendment Act, 2002 B) 91st Amendment Act, 2003 C) 97th Amendment Act, 2011 D) 101st Amendment Act, 2016

7. 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?

A) Article 15 B) Article 21 C) Article 32 D) Article 226

8. What is the term 'Zero Hour' in the Indian parliamentary system?

A) The first hour of the morning session B) The time when the question hour is over and before the regular agenda of the day starts C) A special session called by the Speaker D) The last hour of the parliamentary session

9. Which Article defines 'Money Bills' and outlines the procedure for their passage?

A) Article 109 B) Article 110 C) Article 112 D) Article 117

10. 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?

A) Article 56 B) Article 61 C) Article 74 D) Article 100

11. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

A) Written Constitution B) Division of Powers C) Single Citizenship D) Bicameral Legislature

12. The power to declare a National Emergency rests with which constitutional authority?

A) Prime Minister B) Lok Sabha C) President D) Supreme Court

13. Which Article of the Constitution grants the President the power to consult the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact of public importance?

A) Article 141 B) Article 142 C) Article 143 D) Article 144

14. The 'doctrine of basic structure' was propounded by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?

A) A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras B) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala C) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India D) Golaknath v. State of Punjab

15. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?

A) 540 members B) 545 members C) 550 members D) 552 members

16. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article?

A) Article 324 B) Article 326 C) Article 330 D) Article 332

17. Which Article empowers the Parliament to alter the name, boundaries, or create new states?

A) Article 2 B) Article 3 C) Article 4 D) Article 5

18. The 'Council of Ministers' is collectively responsible to which house of the Parliament?

A) Rajya Sabha B) Lok Sabha C) Both Houses D) President

19. Which constitutional amendment granted constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions?

A) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 B) 74th Amendment Act, 1992 C) 80th Amendment Act, 2000 D) 86th Amendment Act, 2002

20. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President under Article:

A) Article 153 B) Article 154 C) Article 155 D) Article 156

21. What is the primary role of the Attorney General of India?

A) To advise the President on all matters of law and fact B) To represent the Union Government in all courts C) To advise the Government of India on legal affairs D) All of the above

22. The residuary powers of legislation in India are vested in:

A) The President B) The Parliament C) The Supreme Court D) The States

23. Which Article provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council?

A) Article 261 B) Article 262 C) Article 263 D) Article 264

24. 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?

A) Article 124(4) B) Article 144 C) Article 145 D) Article 147

25. The 'Question Hour' in Parliament is followed by:

A) Zero Hour B) Question of Privilege C) Adjournment Motion D) Calling Attention Motion

26. Which constitutional amendment abolished the 'Political<bos>' of the princely states?

A) 24th Amendment Act, 1971 B) 26th Amendment Act, 1971 C) 31st Amendment Act, 1973 D) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

27. The concept of 'judicial review' in India is derived from the Constitution of which country?

A) United Kingdom B) United States of America C) Canada D) Australia

28. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

A) Prime Minister B) Chief Justice of India C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) Vice-President

29. The Finance Commission is constituted every five years by the President under which Article?

A) Article 275 B) Article 280 C) Article 281 D) Article 282

30. 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'?

A) Article 109 B) Article 110(3) C) Article 111 D) Article 112

31. The Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable. They aim to establish which of the following in India?

A) Political Democracy B) Social and Economic Democracy C) Individual Liberty D) Limited Government

32. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Territory of India'?

A) Part I B) Part II C) Part III D) Part IV

33. The maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court is determined by:

A) The Constitution B) An Act of Parliament C) The President D) The Chief Justice of India

34. What is the significance of the 'Adjournment Motion' in parliamentary procedure?

A) To discuss routine matters of administration B) To discuss a matter of urgent public importance, which requires the government to make a statement C) To question the government's policies D) To pass urgent legislation

35. The President of India can declare a Financial Emergency under which Article?

A) Article 352 B) Article 356 C) Article 360 D) Article 365

36. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Property D) Right against Exploitation

37. The power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament is provided by which Article?

A) Article 118 B) Article 123 C) Article 124 D) Article 130

38. The relationship between the Union and the States in India is often described as:

A) Federal B) Unitary C) Quasi-federal D) Confederal

39. Which constitutional body is responsible for determining the official languages of the Union and the States?

A) Parliament B) President C) Constituent Assembly D) There is no specific body; it's defined in the Constitution

40. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from office by a resolution passed by:

A) A majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha B) A majority of two-thirds of the members of the Lok Sabha present and voting C) A majority of all the members of Parliament D) The President of India

41. Which Article lays down the procedure for the election of the President?

A) Article 52 B) Article 54 C) Article 55 D) Article 56

42. The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and how many other judges as per the current strength?

A) 25 B) 30 C) 33 D) 34

43. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the imposition of President's Rule in a State?

A) Failure to elect a Speaker B) Breakdown of constitutional machinery C) Failure to comply with directions from the Union D) Threat to the security of India

44. The Constitution of India provides for a dual polity, meaning:

A) Two houses of Parliament B) Two types of governments: Union and State C) Two official languages D) Two sets of fundamental rights

45. The 'doctrine of pleasure' under which civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President is subject to limitations imposed by:

A) Article 310 B) Article 311 C) Article 312 D) Article 315

46. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the protection of the President and Governors from legal proceedings?

A) Article 361 B) Article 362 C) Article 363 D) Article 364

47. The power to grant citizenship to foreigners is vested in:

A) The Parliament B) The President C) The Ministry of Home Affairs D) The Supreme Court

48. Which amendment is known as the 'Mini-Constitution'?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978 C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 D) 97th Amendment Act, 2011

49. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of:

A) The Chief Justice of India B) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha C) The Prime Minister D) The Rajya Sabha

50. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is established under Article:

A) Article 338 B) Article 338A C) Article 339 D) Article 340

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