Practice Quiz Set 12 - Indian Polity Mcq Online Quiz (Set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   In which year was the Collegium System for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The collegium system for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India in 1993.


Q-2)   Consider the following statements:
  1. A tenant can be evicted for abuse or threat to the landlord or landlady.
  2. A father neglected by his son is legally entitled to execute a will bequeathing his property in favour of his relatives.
Which of the following sentence/s is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Both the given sentence are correct.


Q-3)   Consider the following statements:
  1. For the Parliament to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List, a resolution must be passed in both the Houses of the Parliament.
  2. A resolution passed as stated above can be extended beyond one year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-4)   Which of the following is/are correct regarding the effect of motions or resolutions adopted by the Houses of Parliament?
  1. The resolution expressing merely an opinion of the Houses is not binding on the government.
  2. The resolutions adopted by the Houses on matters concerning its own proceeding are not binding.
  3. Resolutions having a statutory effect, if adopted, are binding on the government.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The resolution adopted by the House in matters concerning its own proceedings are binding and have the force of law.

Notice of resolution 170:

  • A member other than a minister who wishes to move a resolution on a day allotted for private members’ resolutions, shall give a notice to that effect at least two days before the date of the ballot.
  • The names of all members from whom such notices are received shall be balloted and those members who secure the first three places in the ballot for the day allotted for private members’ resolutions shall be eligible to give notice of one resolution each within two days after the date of the ballot.

Form of resolution 171:

  1. A resolution may be in the form of a declaration of opinion or a recommendation; or
  2. maybe in the form so as to record either approval or disapproval by the House of an act or policy of the government, or convey a message; or
  3. commend, urge or request an action; or
  4. call attention to a matter or situation for consideration by the government, or
  5. in such other form as the Speaker may consider appropriate.


Q-5)   Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
  1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
  2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/ her election.
  3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

If the Lok Sabha Speaker wants to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.


Q-6)   The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   The correct statements regarding the difference between the pardoning powers of the President and Governor are:
  1. The Governor can pardon sentences inflicted by court-martial while the President cannot.
  2. The President can pardon a death sentence while Governor cannot.
  3. The Governor can pardon a death sentence while the President cannot.
  4. The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court-martial while the Governor cannot.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-9)   Zero hour is at the discretion of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

In 'Zero Hour' members can raise questions without prior notice to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The order in which the matters will be raised is decided by the Speaker at his/her discretion.


Q-10)   Implementing laws is the function of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The executive branch is responsible for implementing the laws that are created by the legislative branch (the Rajya Sabha and House of Representatives).

The Executive Branch is in charge of the administrative aspect of the government. Its main purpose is to execute, enforce and administer the laws that the legislature passes.