Practice Quiz set 29 - indian polity mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   How many persons can be nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha from among those who have distinguished themselves in art, literature, social service, etc.?

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(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Rajya Sabha membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.

Q-2)   What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.

Q-3)   How many times can the President of India seek re-election to his post?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

There is no restriction for President of India seeking for reelection.

Q-4)   How many times was the term of the Lok Sabha extended up to 6 years?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The first sitting of the Fifth Lok Sabha was held on 19 March 1971. The term of the Fifth Lok Sabha, which was to expire on 18 March 1976, was extended by one year, i.e., up to 18 March 1977 by the House of the People (Extension of Duration) Amendment Act, 1976.

However, the House was dissolved on 18 January 1977 after having been in existence for a period of five years, ten months and six days.

The Sixth Lok Sabha met for the first time on 25 March 1977 after the Sixth General Election. The normal term of the Lok Sabha was restored to five years under the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978.

Q-5)   One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-6)   Consider the following statements:
  1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for the impeachment of a judge of the High Court or Supreme Court.
  2. The parliament is not empowered to discuss the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court and the protection in this regard is applied to his judicial duties as well as his private conduct.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The parliament is not empowered to discuss the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court but the protection of the judge in this regard is restricted to his official duties and does not apply to his private conduct.

Q-7)   Consider the following statements:
  1. The President of India cannot appoint a person as Prime Minister if he/she is not a member of either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
  2. The candidate for the office of Prime Minister must have the support of the majority members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Q-8)   Consider the following statements :
  1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
  2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Clause (3) of Article 77

“Conduct of Business of the Government of India” of the Constitution of India lays down as follows:

“The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. The Constitution of India mentions that “All executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.”

Q-9)   The President selects as Prime Minister:
  1. the leader of the party in the majority in Lok Sabha.
  2. anyone he wishes to.
  3. the person who is in a position to win the confidence of the majority in Lok Sabha.
  4. the leader of the party having a majority of seats in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Q-10)   Consider List-I and List-II and choose the correct code given below.
List I List II
A. National Front 1. 1996-98
B. United Front 2. 1998-2004
C. National Democratic Alliance 3. 1989-90
D. United Progressive Alliance 4. 2004-14
Codes: A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation: