SET – I
1. Which authority has got supreme power to create new State in India?
Ans:- Parliament
2. Without the approval of the Parliament emergency under Article 352 may remain in force in India
for a maximum period of:
Ans:- One month
3. To pass a Money Bill maximum time allowed to the Rajya Sabha is:
Ans:- Two weeks.
4. In which year the Constituent Assembly of India was formed?
Ans:- 1946
5. In which year India became a member of the UNO:
Ans:- 1945
6. Most important Fundamental Right for the Indian citizens is:
Ans:- Right to Constitutional Remedies .
7. By which Article employment of children below 14 years has been prohibited?
Ans:- Art. 24.
8. The Article associated with direction to introduce Uniform Civil Code is:
Ans:- Art. 44.
9. How many count of Fundamental duties have been incorporated in the Indian Constitution?
Ans:- 10
10. How many maximum nominated members may be there in the Indian Parliament?
Ans:- 14.
11. How many minimum number of members may represent a State in the Rajya Sabha?
Ans:- 1
12. What may be the maximum number of members for the Senate from a State of USA:
Ans:- 2.
13. How many Schedules were there in the original constitution of India?
Ans:- 8
14. The matters relating to organisation of Municipalities are there in the -
Ans:- 12th schedule
15. Impeachment proceeding is not needed to be passed to remove:
Ans:- Advocate General
16. Who is empowered to declare war and peace on behalf of Government of India?
Ans:- The President of India.
17. The minimum age of the Chief Minister of an Indian State may be -
Ans:- 25 years
18. Within which Article of the Indian Constitution issue about Official language of India has been
stated?
Ans:- Art. 343
19. Who is entitled to have benefits of Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?
Ans:- President of India
20. Residuary powers have been given to the Union Government of India as observed in -
Ans:- Canada
21. High Court of India have been given power to issue Writs on the basis of -
Ans:- Art. 226
22. Who is entitled to enjoy the highest discretionary powers in India?
Ans:- A State Governor.
23. Part III of the Indian Constitution has got provisions relating to -
Ans:- Fundamental Rights
24. An Indian President is willing to resign is to address the resignation letter to -
Ans:- The Vice President of India
25. Who is considered as ‘The first among the equals’?
Ans:- Prime Minister
26. The minimum number of sessions of the Parliament of India in a year should be -
Ans:- Two
27. In 1946 the first session of the Constituent Assembly of India started on -
Ans:- 9th December.
28. A member of the Union Public Service Commission is appointed for a period of maximum -
Ans:- 6 years
29. The high court of which place has got maximum number of Indian States under its jurisdiction?
Ans:- Gawahati
30. Which part of the constitution is/are Justiceable in nature?
Ans:- Fundamental Rights
31. Which one has not been constituted on the basis of constitutional provisions?
Ans:- Planning Commission
32. The Quorum to conduct discussion in any House of the Parliament of India is -
Ans:- 10%
33. How many Union Territories of India have got Legislative Assembly?
Ans:- Two
34. By which Article ‘Untouchability’ has been abolished in India?
Ans:- Art. 17
35. Which is a non-justicable right?
Ans:- Right to adequate livelihood.
36. By which constitutional Amendment the Fundamental duties were incorporated in the
constitution?
Ans:- 42nd amendment.
37. At present the number of members of the Union Council of Ministers may be in maximum -
Ans:- 15% of Lok Sabha members
38. Indian National Congress adopted resolution to introduce Socialist pattern of Society in India in
‘Avadi’ session held in -
Ans:- 1956
39. Portuguese power transferred its colonies in India to Indian Government in -
Ans:- 1961
40. In which year Prime Minister Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri died in Tashkent ?
Ans:- 1966
41. In which year Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama came to India to have shelter?
Ans:- 1959
42. First State of India which was created on Linguistic basis is ?
Ans:- Andhra Pradesh (1st October, 1953).
43. During emergency, high restrictions may be imposed towards enjoyment of -
Ans:- Right to Freedom.
44. Who is entitled to declare a foreign diplomat staying in India as Persona Non Grata?
Ans:- The President.
45. Work areas for Union Government and State Governments of India are there in -
Ans:- 7th Schedule
46. Prime Minister of India is due-facto head of which bodies?
Ans:- i.) NITI Aayog,
ii.) National Integration Council,
iii) Indian Board of Wildlife.
47. Number of recognised official language of the Supreme Court of India is -
Ans:- One.
48. A ‘Distinguished Jurist’ may be appointed as a Judge of the -
Ans:- Supreme Court .
49. ‘De Facto’ Executive authority in India is -
Ans:- The Prime Minister.
50. Who was the President of India when National Emergency was declared in 1975?
Ans:- F.A. Ahmed.
51. The “de-Jure” head of the state administration is –
Ans:- Governor of the State.
52. When was the states Reorganisation Act was passed?
Ans:- In 1956 and it led the creation of 14 states and six union territories.
53. Who is the “de Jure” head of India?
Ans:- The President .
54. Which part of the constitution is non – justiciable in nature ?
Ans:- Directive principles of the state policy (DPSP) and Fundamental Duties.
55. Which country signed the Tashkent treaty ?
Ans:- The Tashkent Agreement was signed on January 10, 1966 between India and Pakistan to resolve the
Indo-Pak war of 1965. India’s President General Ayub Khan signal this agreement.