Practice Quiz set 1 - indian polity mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Which among the following States did record the formation of maximum Coalitation Governments in between 1967 to 1971?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The maximum number of coalition government between 1967 to 1971-72 was formed in Bihar. During this period 9 governments were formed in the state.


Q-2)   Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
  1. The Speaker immediately vacates his/her office whenever the State Legislative Assembly is dissolved.
  2. No Member of a State Legislative Assembly shall be liable to any proceeding in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him/her in the legislature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

members of state legislative assembly are not liable to any proceeding in any court.


Q-3)   The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is _____ .

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) is 30 years. Besides, to be chosen as a member, a person should be a citizen of India, mentally sound, not an insolvent, and on the voters’ list of the state for which he or she is contesting an election.

In contrast with a state’s Vidhan Sabha, the Vidhan Parishad is a permanent body.


Q-4)   Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council even though the Constitution? (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

There are only five states with bicameral legislature (Legislative assembly as well as Legislative Council) - UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir


Q-5)   The State Legislative Assembly participates in the election of:
  1. President
  2. Vice-President
  3. Rajya Sabha members
  4. Members of Legislative Council of the State

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-6)   Which of the following are the features of the Indian federal system?
  1. Division of powers between the centre and the units
  2. Residuary powers vested with the centre
  3. Existence of the nominal and real executive
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-7)   To be a member of the state legislature. A person should be –
  1. a citizen of India
  2. not less than 25 years of age to be a member of the legislative assembly
  3. not less than 30 years be a member of the Legislative Council.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Members of a Vidhan Sabha are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all citizens above the age of 18 of that state.

Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60 members.


Q-8)   The Governor is appointed by the:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Which of the following state/Union territories have a common High Court?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh share a high court under the High Court (Punjab) Order, 1947.


Q-10)   Which of the following is among the main provisions of the ‘MGNREGA’?
  1. There is no time-bound limit to provide employment to the beneficiaries registered under the act
  2. There is a provision for daily unemployment allowance in cash to be paid.
  3. Employment is limited and confined within a limited radius.
  4. At least one-third of beneficiaries have to be women
State the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Under this act, there is a time bound limit to provide employment to the beneficiaries registered under the act.