Indian Politics Questions

Q:

Which one of the following is not a correct statement regarding the provision of Legislative Council in the State Legislature?

 

A) The States of Bihar and Telangana have Legislative Councils B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
C) One twelfth of all members shall be elected by electorates consisting of local bodies and authorities D) one twelfth of all members shall be elected by graduates residing in the State
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly

Explanation:

3 is incorrect.

The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State: Provided that the total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall in no case be less than forty.

Of the total number of members of the Legislative council of a State-

(a) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards and such other local authorities in the State as Parliament may by law specify;

(b) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons residing in the State who have been for at least three years graduates of any university in the territory of India or have been for at least three years in possession ofqualifications prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament as equivalent to that of a graduate of any such university;

(c) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons who have been for at least three years engaged in teaching in such educational institutions within the State, not lower in standard than that of a secondary school, as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament;

(d) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State from amongst persons who are not members of the Assembly;

(e) the remainder shall be nominated by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of clause.

There are only seven states which have two-tier of legislature –Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir.

 

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1679
Q:

When a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation,the right to move a Court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended, except

A) Article 20 and Article 21 B) Article 21 and Article 22
C) Article 19 and Article 20 D) Article 15 and Article 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Article 20 and Article 21

Explanation:

The right to protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20) and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21) remain enforceable even during emergency.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1678
Q:

The Sharda Act is related to

A) Upliftment of scheduled tribes B) Upliftment of minorities
C) Child Marriage D) Empowerment of women
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Child Marriage

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1674
Q:

How many types of writ are there in the Indian Constitution?

A) 5 B) 4
C) 3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE

0 1673
Q:

In the union Budget 2015-16, two new IIMs will be opened in which of the following states?

A) Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab B) Andhra Pradesh, Punjab
C) Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir D) Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1661
Q:

Who has served maximum time as the Prime Minister of India?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Indira Gandhi
C) Manmohan Singh D) Lal Bahadur Shastri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1660
Q:

Under universal adult franchise, people of what age have the right to vote, irrespective of their social or economic backgrounds?

A) 16 years and above B) 17 years and above
C) 18 years and above D) 21 years and above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18 years and above

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics

1 1659
Q:

Anti-defection law is given in which schedule of Indian constitution?

A) Second Schedule B) Tenth Schedule
C) Third Schedule D) Fourth Schedule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tenth Schedule

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1659