Practice Quiz set 6 - indian polity mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   The state wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the 1971 census. Up to which year does this remain intact?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The state wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on 1971 census and this remain upto 2026 under article 82.


Q-2)   The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Article 248(1)of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.


Q-3)   When was zero hour introduced in the parliamentary affairs in India?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed. Zero Hour is the Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has been in existence since 1962.

However, it does not find mention in the rules of procedure. During zero hour, questions are asked about issues of public importance without prior permission. These questions are usually directed against individual ministers.


Q-4)   Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker:
  1. does not take part in the proceedings of the House.
  2. has no right to vote.
  3. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-6)   Consider the following statements:
  1. The Annual Appropriation Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha in the same manner as any other Bill.
  2. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Appropriation Bill is intended to give authority to the Government to incur expenditure from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India.

The procedure for passing this Bill is the same as in the case of other money Bills. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament.

The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India.


Q-7)   Corrects statement/s with regard to UTs is/are:
  1. The parliament can make laws on any subject of three lists for the UT except Delhi and Puducherry.
  2. The Lt. Governor of Delhi is not empowered to promulgate ordinances.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-8)   The vacancy of the office of the President must be filled within :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

According to Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the election to fill a vacancy in the office of President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after, and in no case later than six months from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy.


Q-9)   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President of India.
  2. The Prime Minister appoints the Finance Commission for the distribution of taxes between the Union and the States.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-10)   Consider the following statements: When a president is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, no change can be preferred by either House of Parliament unless
  1. A resolution containing a proposal is moved after seven days notice in writing signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of that house.
  2. The resolution is passed by a majority of not less than 2/3 rd of the total membership of that house.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The charge of violation of the constitution by the president of India for his impeachment can’t be preferred by a House unless a resolution containing a proposal to prefer such charge is moved after at least fourteen days notice in writing signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of the members of that house.