Constitution and polity: parliament executive judiciary and federalism - Question Bank
1. Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary executive in India?
2. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is established under Article:
3. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of:
4. Which amendment is known as the 'Mini-Constitution'?
5. The power to grant citizenship to foreigners is vested in:
6. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the protection of the President and Governors from legal proceedings?
7. The 'doctrine of pleasure' under which civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President is subject to limitations imposed by:
8. The Constitution of India provides for a dual polity, meaning:
9. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the imposition of President's Rule in a State?
10. The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and how many other judges as per the current strength?
11. Which Article lays down the procedure for the election of the President?
12. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from office by a resolution passed by:
13. Which constitutional body is responsible for determining the official languages of the Union and the States?
14. The relationship between the Union and the States in India is often described as:
15. The power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament is provided by which Article?
16. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
17. The President of India can declare a Financial Emergency under which Article?
18. What is the significance of the 'Adjournment Motion' in parliamentary procedure?
19. The maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court is determined by:
20. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Territory of India'?
21. The Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable. They aim to establish which of the following in India?
22. 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'?
23. The Finance Commission is constituted every five years by the President under which Article?
24. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
25. The concept of 'judicial review' in India is derived from the Constitution of which country?
26. Which constitutional amendment abolished the 'Political<bos>' of the princely states?
27. The 'Question Hour' in Parliament is followed by:
28. 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?
29. Which Article provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council?
30. The residuary powers of legislation in India are vested in:
31. What is the primary role of the Attorney General of India?
32. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President under Article:
33. Which constitutional amendment granted constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions?
34. The 'Council of Ministers' is collectively responsible to which house of the Parliament?
35. Which Article empowers the Parliament to alter the name, boundaries, or create new states?
36. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article?
37. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?
38. The 'doctrine of basic structure' was propounded by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
39. Which Article of the Constitution grants the President the power to consult the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact of public importance?
40. The power to declare a National Emergency rests with which constitutional authority?
41. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?
42. 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?
43. Which Article defines 'Money Bills' and outlines the procedure for their passage?
44. What is the term 'Zero Hour' in the Indian parliamentary system?
45. 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?
46. Which constitutional amendment made the right to education a fundamental right for children between 6 and 14 years?
47. What is the minimum age for a person to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha?
48. The power of the President to grant pardons is laid down in which Article of the Constitution?
49. 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?
50. The concept of 'Panchayati Raj' in India is enshrined in which part of the Constitution?