Indian Politics Questions

Q:

The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12 B) 15
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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Under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, is the 'Annual Financial Statement' of the economy to be laid by the Government, on the table of the Parliament before 31st March, every year?

A) Article 16 B) Article 31
C) Article 112 D) Article 124
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 112

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An ordinance issued by the President has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament

A) True B) False
C) True, only during a National Emergency D) True, only during a Financial Emergency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation:

He cannot issue an ordinance , when both the Houses of Parliament are in session. Every ordinance issued by the President should be laid before both Houses of Parliament, within six weeks of re-assembly of Parliament . The president may also withdraw an ordinance at any time he likes.

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Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments introduced the anti-defectio provision in the Constitution for the first time?

A) 51st Amendment B) 52nd Amendment
C) 53rd Amendment D) 54th Amendment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 52nd Amendment

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Q:

In India, the first hour of every Parliamentary sitting is allotted for ________.

 

A) Question hour B) Half an hour
C) Zero hour D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Question hour

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What is the primary purpose of most constitutions?

A) to provide a substitute for government B) to define and limit government power
C) to give the government absolute power D) to define a moral code for people to follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to define and limit government power

Explanation:

There are many reasons why a constitution is needed. One of the primary purposes is to define and limit power of the government.

It gives the structures for the functioning of the country such as courts and parliament and limits the power.

e.g. to imprison without trial for the government.

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Incorporation creates a local government and

A) determines who will serve as mayor and council members. B) divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders.
C) manages the court system on the county and city level. D) creates geographic boundaries for villages, towns, and cities.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders.

Explanation:

Incorporation is a legal process that enables the formation of a local government and divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders.

 

The different counties become self governing entities under the laws of the state in which they fall and are given the authority to function as independent units but within the jurisdiction of the state laws.

 

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When was the 29th state of India formed?

A) 30th April 2014 B) 7th may 2014
C) 12th may 2014 D) 2nd june 2014
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2nd june 2014

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