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600 Best Indian Polity Questions for SSC MTS 2023
1 The maimum gap between two sessions of the 19. By whom the oath to a High Court Judge is
pariament should n¡t bemnore than--6 months administered?-Governor
2. Which State has the largest percentage of reserved 20. The total number of judges in International Court of
pariamentary seats? ÚP justice are- 15
3. Under which act was the Supreme Court set up? 21. Which house of the Indian parliament is a house
Regulating Act of 1773 elected by the people-- Lok Sabha
4. Upto how much age can the Members of the Union 22. When wasthe Planning Commission set up--1950
Publie Service Commission function? -65 years 23, Where was the first session of the Constituent
5. In our constitution, economic planning is in Assembly beld? -New Delhi
Concurrent list
From which of the country, Constitution of India has
6. In which of the followings, there is possibility of adopted fundamental duties?Erstwhile USSR
arbitrary rule:Single-party state
25. With what subject do the Artices 5 to 8 of the
7. By whom was the Constitution of India adopted? Constitution of India deal?-Citizenship
Constituent Assembly
26. If president wants to resign, he wil address his
8. Who can restrict thefundamental rights ofthecitizens- resignation to--Vice-president
- Parliament
27.On which date was the State of Bombay was bifurcated
9. Where are the disputes regarding the election of the into Maharashtra and Gujarat?- May 1, in the year 1960
President and Vice-President settle?-In the Supreme 28. What is the iscretionary power of the president of
Court
India--Appointment of Prime Minister
10. Which article gtves the power to the partiament to 29. The minimum age for the member of Rajya Sabha is
make law on subjects of state list- - Article 249 -30 years
11. Which of the following states had implemented
30. Who approves a bill as money bill in Lok Sabha
Panchayati Raj system very firstly in India-- Rajasthan Speaker
12, By virtue of which Act, yarchy was introduced in
India? Government of India Act, 1919 g1. When was the Constituent Assembly for undivided
India frst met?-gth December, 1946
13. In which year, 'House of People' was named as Lok 32. Which of the folowing countries has an uwritten
Sabba- -1954 constitution- - UK
14. Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions
for acquisition of citizenship? - Parliament 33. Under the Constitution, the residuarypowers vest with
which government?-Union Government
15. Which writs is called bulwark of personal freedom 34. Which was the first woman film star nominated/
Habeas Corpus
elected to the Rajya Sabha?-Nargis Dutt
16. To whom does UPSC submit its annual report on its
work?The President of India 35. From which fund is the pension of a High Court Judge
charged? -Consolidated Fund of India
17. Ifthe speaker of Lok Sabha wants to resign, whom does
he resign--Deputy Speaker 36. Who was the president of Chinese communist party at
the time of freedom of China--MaoZedong
18. Panchayat committee is responsible for its functions
to-- District Counci
87. Which is at the apex of the-three tier system of 111, Freedom of Pres ' is mentioned in which of the
Panchayati Raj?-Zila Parishad following rights- Right to Expression
88. What is the total number of High Courts in India at 112. After how many years One-third of the members of
present? -25 the Rajya Sabha retire?Second year
89. Which of the following articles of Indian constitution 112. Under which Articde of the Constitution is the
has the provisions of reservation for scheduled caste and President's rule promulgated on any State in India?-356
scheduled tribe-- Article 335
1g. Who appoints the comptroller and anditor general of
90. In which part of the Constitution the concept of India- - President
Welfare State finds eaboration?- Directive Principles 114. President can forward his resignation to whom-
91. Which fundamental rights is for the citizens of India Vice-president
only-- Right to Expression 15. Depertment ofOfficial Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag)
92. In which ofthe Pariamentary Financial Committees is comes under which Ministries? Ministry of Home
the Rajya Sabha not represented? - Estimates Committee Affairs
98. Who constitutes the Finance Commission 116. Among the Union Territories of India, which one has
President the largest size?-Ladakh
94. How many times was the term of the Lok Sabba 117. which of the followings can bring the impeachment
extended upto 6years?-Once proces of vice-president--RajyaSabha
95. Which constitutional amendment had established 118. Which act made the Indian Legislature bicameral?
Panchayati Raj institutions-73rdamendment Government of India Act, 1919
96. Who is the first Law Oßcer of the Government of 19. The ordinance issued by president is applicable for
India? -Attorney General theperiod of- -6 months
97. How can a major portion of the Constitution be 120. The first census was conducted in India at the tme of
amended?- By two-thirds majority which governor general?-Lord Mayo
98. Which constitutional amendment has made irective 121. Whooe prior consent can the Money Blls be
principles of state pollcy more important than introdced in the State Legislature? Governor
Pundamental Rights--42nd
122. The philosophy and values of the makers of
99. What isthe minimum permissible age foremployment constitution are redected in-- The Preamble
in any factory or mine?14 years
129. Who chairs the meetings of councl of minister
100. In which years id the Right to Information Act Come Prime Minister
into force?-2005
124. The impeachment to remowe president can be started
101. Which articdes of the constitution is related with the from--Any house of parliament
fundamental duties- -Article 51A 125. AJudge of the Supreme Court of Indin is to hold office
102. What is the quOrum to transact the business of Lok until be attains the age of how many years?-65years
Sabha- -1/10 126. Artice 19 of Indian constitution provides- - Six
103. 73rd constitutional amendment is related to Freedom
Panchayati Raj 127. What was the most important feature of the
104. The chairman of Public Accounts Committoe of Government of India Act of 1919? Introduction of
parliament is appointed by--Lok Sabha Speaker Dyarchy
105. What is the minimum age for being the member of 128., Which Amendment provided for an authoritative
the Pariament?- 25 years version of the Constitution in Hindi?-58th
106. Most of the articdes of Indian constitution can be 129. Which post is Dot mentioned in the Constitution of
amended by- Parliament only India?-The Deputy Prime Minister
107. Who appoints the Attorney General of India 190. To whom does the Public Accounts Committee
President submit its report?-The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
108. Which is not administered by a Lieutenant Governor? 131. Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of
- Chandigarh India?- Attorney General
109. Who decides the number of Judges in a High Cour? 132. By whom is Agricultural Income TaK ASsigned to the
-President State Governments?By the Constitution of India
110. What is the source ofmaximum income to Panchayati 193. Which has the most profound infnence on the
Raj?-Government grants drafing of the Indian Constitution? Government of
India Act, 1935
37. For how many month can the procamation of 62. What is the tenure of the prime minister of India
emergency at the first instance be restricted?6 months Tl he has the majority support in Lok Sabha
38. Thejudges of supreme court can hold their post till the 63. On which Panchayat id the Ashok Mehta Committee
age of- -65 years greater emphasis?-Mandai Panchayat
39. When did the constituent assembly adopt the national 64government--Judicial
Which of the followtngs is not afeature of centralized
review
anthem--24 January 1950
40. The vice-president of India is elected by - The 6s. are The salaryon--Consolidated
charged and allowances ofFund
judgesofofIndia
Supreme Court
members of parliament
4. AMone BIl passed by the Lok Sabha has to be 66. Which ofthe followings is not an essential character of
a state--Citizenship
passed/returned by Raya Sabha within bow many days?
-14 days 67. When was the g Schedule of the Constitution of India
42 Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planning added? - By the first Amendment
Commission of India?- Shri V. T. Krishnamachari 68. Who can be invited to the parliament for any
43. Who appoints the Chairman oftheUPSC? - President suggestion or advice--Attorney General of India
44 The ternm 'Gram Sabha' denotes--Electoral College 69.
for Panchayat
Which was an associnte State of India before becoming
afull-fledged State?- sikkim
45, How can anew al India Service be introduced- By 70. What is the retirerment age of the judge of Suprenme
passing a resolution nder article 312 Court--65 years
46. Why are the Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 7L. Who was the constitutional advisor to constituent
Suspended durng emergency?- War or external assembly of India--Sir B.N. Rau
aggression 72. Of which country Indian Constitution cdoeely follows
47. Who is the custodian of Pundamental Rights the constitutional systern?-UK
Judiciary 73. The Ninth Schedule was added by which Amendment?
48. By whom is the composition of the UPSC determined? -First
-By the President 74, In which year was the first no confidence motion
49. By whom are the Chief Justice and other Judges of the moved in the Lok Sabha afer independence?1963
High Court are appointed?- President 75. Which Union Territory attatned statebood in
50. To whom is the Chief Minister of a State responsible? February, 1987? -Goa
- Governor
76. In whose chairmanship, a committee was appointed in
51. By whom was an inter-State Councl set up in 1990 ig77 to eramine the Panchayat Raj- - Ashok Mehta
under Article 263 of the Constitution? - President 7. What is the age ofretirement of the Judges of the High
52. Which writ's meaning is -to have the body of Court?-62 years
Habeas Corpus 78. How many fundamental duties are there in Indian
59. Which of the followings is an example of unitary and constitution--11
presidential systen of governance--Prance 79. Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha? GV
54. Who said this 'pariamentary democracy means one Malgaonkar
person and one vote'-- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
80. Which of thefolowing languages is not mentionedin
55. In which list are the Central Government's exchustve 8th schedule of theconstitution-- English
powers enumerated?- Union List
81. By whom is the Prime Minister appointed?
56. How many members ofthe Raiya Sabha are nominated President
by thePresident of India?12 82. Which post does the Constitution of India does not
57. Which One feature is distinguishing the Rajya Sabha mention?-The Deputy Prime Minister
from the VidhanParishad? -Indirect election 83. To which the mandal commission report is related
58. By whom is the Speaker of theLok Sabha is elected? Other backward classes
Al the members of Lok Sabha
84. The assumption of concurrent ist of Indian
59. When id the first linguistic State of Andhra come ito constitution has been borrowed from-- Anstralia
eistence?-1-0ct-53 85. In which year Human Rights Resolution' was adopted
60. When can the salaries of High Court judges be by the U.N?-1945
reduced? -During aFinancial Emergency 86. When the Vice-President acts as President he gets the
61. Under 44 Amendment Act, which of the followings emouments of which post-President
became a legal right-- Right toProperty
183. Who is considered as the maker ofthe constitution of 208. By which bil does the government make
India-- B.R. Ambedkar arrangement for the colection of revenuesfor a year?
Finance Bil
184. To whom is a minister in a State individually
responsible? Governor 209. By whom is the composition of the UPSC
185. To whom the Vice-President's letter of resignation is
determined?- By the President
to be addressed?-President 210. In which year were the first general elections in India
186. If the President wants to resign from office, he may beld?-1951
do so by writing to whom?- VicePresident 211. In hich articles, there is provision of Right to
of
187. By which act was the office of Govermor General 212. quaity'- Articlei4
India created? -Govt. of India Act, 1833 Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of
India--Sukumar Sen
188. Which of the two states had firstly implemented
Panchayati Raj ystenm- Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan 213. Which articles of Indian constitution is related with
the declaration of awelfare state-- Article 39
189. Which can be abolished but not dissolved? - State
Legislative Council 214. Who can summon the joint sitting of both houses of
the pariiament--President
190. Which of the folowing states wasa Inien
condominium and later became afull state--Sikkim 215. Who can send a matter to Supreme Court for
consultation under artice 143.-President of India
191. How many times can the President of India return a
Non-money Bill, passed byPariament?-Once 216. Who is the highest Law Oficer ofa State?-Advocate
General
192. Which body decides the conditions for getting the
citizenghip of India--Parliament 217. Ac0ording to which article, state councl can be
forned or dissolved --Article169
193. Which Act gave representation to Indians for the first
time in the Legislature?-Government of India Act, 1935 218. Which are the working language(s) of the UNESCO?
- Bnglish and French
193. The total number of languages in 8th schedule of
Indian constitution are--22 219. Which of the following procession has been adopted
from the world's pariamentary ysten --Zero Hour
194. What are the total members of Security Councl- -15
220. Who appoints the judges of District Courts
195. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Ratya Sabha? Governor
Vice-President
196. The States Reorganisation Act created bow many 221, How many members were in the interim parliament
of Inia--296
States and Union Territories?-14and 6
197. Where have we borrowed the pariamentarv form of 222. When was the right to information enactedn Inda
governmnent-- Britain -15 June2005
223. Which country has the briefest Constitution in the
198. Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the worap-USA
Constitution in which article?- Part II, Articles 5-11
199. In India, how many times has the president decared 224. Which writ is issued by the court in' case of Megal
detention of apereon? -Habeas Corpus
financial emergencyNever
200. Which of the folowings has the power to form new 225. Which of the followings recommended three
language formula-- Kothari Commission
states or tochange the borders of thestate--Parliament
226. From where can a Member of Pariament claim
201. Which is the smallest Union Territory? immunty?-From civil cases only
Lakshadweep
202. Right to Constitutional Remeies cOmes under which 227. Who8e prior consent can the Money Blls be
introduced in the State Legislature? -Governor
rights?- Fundamental Rights
203. Who held the post of vice-president for two 228. What is the minimum age decided to contest for the
Successive tenure- - Dr. Radhakrishnan
dection of thepost of president-35 years
204. Which of the following states of India was fomed on 229. Which of the articde ensures that directive principles
of state policy cannot be enforced by any court
the basis of language--AndhraPradesh Articlegz
205.Who was the first woman chiefjustice of the Supreme 230, The maximum nmber of elected members of Lok
Court--M. S. Fathima Beevi Sabha can be- -550
206. Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha are 231. Which procamation of National Emergency
nominated in terms of which Article?-331 automatically suspends? -Right to freedom
207. Which is a human right as well as a fundamental right
under the Constitution of India?-Right to Education
134. Under whose signature are the members ofAT-India 58. In which part is the provision of amening the
Services appointed?President Constitutional Provision is given?-Part XXArticde 368
135- Which ofthe folowing high courts had legalized the 159. During which prime minister was the strategy of
homosexnal relations in Indiain2009. - Delhi Roling plan was adopted? - Morarji Desai
136. Under which Artide of the Constitution are the 160. Which act aimed at providing a federal structure for
Cultural and Bducational Rights granted?- Article 29 India?-Government ofIndia Act, 1935
and 30
161. How many subjects are in the State Iist? - 66
137. The initial tenure of member of Rajya Sabha wns 5 subjects
years, it was changed by42nd amendmet in- -6years 162. What is the intermediste tier of the Panchayati Raj
198. Why was the Panchayati Raj Systen adopted? System called?- Panchayat Samiti
Decentralise the power of democracy 163. Who is comnpetent to prescribe conditions as for
acquiring Indian citizenship? Parliament
139. By whom is the Annual Financial Statement cansed
to be laid before both Houses of
Pariament?President 6 How may times was the term of the Lok Sabha
140. H¡w many fundamental rights were there in the extended upto 6years?-Once
beginning-Seven 165- Which post does the Constitution of India does not
L41. The Fundamental Right to Property has been deleted mention?- The Deputy Prime Minister
by the which Amendment Act?44th 166. What is defined for India in article 1 of the
142. When was the design of the National Fag was constitution-- Union of States
adopted by the Constitutent Assembly of Inia?- Juy, 6, # Ango-ndian
1947 community does not have enough
representation in Lok Sabha, two members can be
143. Who decides whether a particular bil is a Money Bil nominated by--President
or not?-Speaker of LokSabha
168. The year of the 'Shimla pact' between India and
144. What istheelectorate for aPanchayat?-The Gram Pakistan is-19g72
Sabha
169. Which Act formally introduced the principles of
L45. The Chief Minister is appoited by- -Governor dections for the first time?-Indian Councls Act, 1909
L46. ChiefMinisters of all the States are exoficio members 170. Which Preident of-India served for two terms?
of which counci? - National Development Council Rajendra Prasad
L47. What is the age of retirement of the Judges of the 171. What is the minimum age for election/appointment
High Court?-62 years as member ofthe Rajya Sabha?-30 years
148. How many subjects are in the Concurrent List?-47 172. What is the minimum age for being the member of the
subjects Parliament?-25years
149. Who is entitled to initiate a Bil for Constitutional 173. To whom are the Ministers individually responsible?
Amendmnents?-Either House of Parliament - The President
150. Which of the following sections of Indian penal code 174. How many judgesare in SupremeCort--3o
is related with lesbian gay bisexnal community (LGBT
377 175. By whom is the Separation of the Juiciary from the
Erecutive enjoined?-Directive Principle
151. During whose pleasure does the Attorney General of
India hold ofice?-President 176. Who is the custodian ofconsolidated fundof India
Legislature
152. In which articde Right to education is a fundamental
right?-Personal liberty under Article 21 177. Who decides the salary and allowances ofthe spealker
of the Lok Sabba- Partiament
153. The constitution does not have the provision to
impeach- -Governor 178.The system ofnomination ofmembers of Rajya Sabha
bas been borrowed from the constitution--Ireland
154. Who is the constitutional head of the Indian
government-- President 179. In whom the executive authority of the Union is
vested by theConstitution?-President
155. Which writ may be issued to enforce a Fundamental 180. Which Artice of the Constitution of India makes a
Right?- Habeas Corpus specific mention of Vilage Panchaysts?Articde 4o
156. If a Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom be
should address the letter of resignation?-Chief Minister 181. Accordingto Indian constitution, central minister will
hold his post at the will of-President of India
157. Who uses the real erecutionary powers of state
Chief Minister 182. By whom the oath to a High Court Judge is
administered? Governor
232. An appeal can be moved in High Court if the session 256. Ay members of Union Public Service Commission
court has verdict the punishment of--7years Can be removed by--President
233- Under which article, any person can go to supreme 257. Which committee/commission examined the centre
court in violation offundamental rights Articdeg2 state relations-- Sarkariya Commission
234. How many times, a non-money bill is discussed in 258. By whom the rank of the different Ministers in the
every house of the parliament-- Three Union Counci of Ministers is determined? Prime
235. Which is the largest committee of Parliament of
Minister
India?- Estimates Committee 259. What is the name of upper house of Indian
pariament - Rajya Sabha
296. The orcinances issued by the Governor are subject to 260. Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in
approval by whichoffice?- atate Legislature
epect ot the Consttution of India?-supreme Court
237. Which States has granted Senat langmRoe the
status of the second official language of the State? 261. When was national commission for minorities
Uttarakhand established- -1992
238. What is the total number of members for the matn 262. Which persons waselectedunopposed for the post of
opposition party in pariament--/10 of total members president- N.Sanjeev Reddy
239. In which of the articles, freedom of press Hes 263. How manry legislatve assembly seats are in Delhi-
Articde 19 70
240. Which of the followings writs can be issued only 264. Under which of the following articles, the Election
against agovernment oficial- Mandamus Commission wasestablished-- Articde 324
241. How many members are in United Nations General 265 Who hasthe final powerto maintatn order within the
Assembly193 House of People? -Speaker
242. Who is a legal advisor of theState Government as 266. How many subjects are in the Union ist? 97
provided by the Constitution? - Advocate General subjects
243. Who is to conduct the elections to the Panchyats and 267. Citiaenghtp provisions are enahrined in the
Municipalities?- State Election Commission Constitution in which article?- Part II, Articles 5-11
244. Who has the right to nominate membern for Raiya 268. Who has the power to form a new State within the
Sabba- President Union of ndia?-Parliament of India
245. What is the maimum number of representatives of 269. The resolution for removing the VicePresident of
theStates in Lok Sabba?- 530 Inda can bemoved in which sabha?- Rajya Sabha alone
246. How many members can be nominated for Rajiya 270. Ifa Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom he
Sabha bythepresident--12 should addrees the etter of resignation?-ChiefMinister
247. Which of the folowings makes law in India 271. Which Honse is better placed with regard to control
President and both bouses of parliament over the erecutive?- Lok Sabha
248. Aperson to be qualified for standing in a panchayat 272. Howmany times can the president of India contest in
election what age must have be attained?-21 years re-election for his post- - As many time he wants
249. Who sings on One-rupee currency notes?- Finance 273- By which constitutional amendment act, the right to
Secretary of India property ceases to be a fundamental right-44th
250. Who appoints the Governor ofJammu and Kashmir? 74. By whom the salary and perquisites of the Prime
-President Minister of India are decided? -Parliament
251. How long the term ofthe Lok Sabha can be extended? 275 The term of members of Union Public Service
- By 1year at a time Commission is-6 years or up to the age of 65
252. Which is a source of income ofthe Gram Panchayats? 276. In which year was Panchayati Raj started in the
-Levy Duties country? -1959
253. Councl of minister is collectively responsible to
Lok sabha
277. Which is the only Union Territory that has a High
Court of itsown?-Delhi
254. In which schedule is the list of items which may be 278. Which articdes of Indian constitution prohíibits
entrusted to the Panchayats given?- Eleventh Schedule æntonchability- Article 17
255- The ordinance by governor will be valid in case of 279. H¡w are representatives of Union Territories in Lok
DOn-approval in state legislature for a period of- Six Sabba cho8en?Direct elections
weeks
280. Which of the following motions is related to union
election during delimitation- -Karnataka India? President
282. Who fxes the salaries and the alowances of the g06. Which country has the briefest Constitution in the
Speaker of Lok Sabha?- Parliament World? USA
283. What is the part of the Constitution that reflects the 307. Who was made the Home Minister when Jawabarlal
mind and ideals ofthe framers?-Preamble Nehru formed the Interim Government in 1946? Sardar
Patel
284 What Minimum age is required to contest for
Presidentship? -35 years 308. When the Vice-President acts as President be gets the
emoluments ofwhich post? President
285. The Supreme Court of India has- - Original,
Appellate and Consultative Jurisdiction 309. The resolution for removing the Vice-President of
Rajya Sabha alone
na can be moved in which sabha?
286. Who was the first Indisan to become the member of
British Parliament? -Dadabhai Naoroji g10. Which Union Territory attained statehood in
Feoruary, 1987? Goa
287. Under which Article of the Constitution are the
Cultural and BducationalRights granted? - Article 29 g11. Which Article of the Constitution of India makes a
and 3o specific mention ofVlage Panchayats? Article 40
288. Where can the no-confidence motion be presented 312. Which Amendment of the Constitution ofIndia deals
against councl of ministers--Only Lok Sabha with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj?
73rd
289. Bnghish is the official language of which State? -
Nagaland 313. InIndia, the concept of singde itizenship is adopted
from which country? England
290. Vice-president is -not a member of any house
the first Municipal Coooration n Indie 3i4. n which year was the first no confidence motion
291. Where was moved in the Lok 8abha after ndependernce? 1963
set up?-Madras in 1688
315. From where can a Member of Partiament caim
292. Which part of the constitution relates with the mmunity? From civil cases only
directive principles of the state poicy- Part 4
With which the executive power relating to
293. What is the retirement age ofthe president - -No Slb.
concurTent subjects remain? The Centre
age limit
How mAny subjects are in the Union Hst? 100 subjects
294. Which was the first woman Govermor ofa State in free 37.
India?-Mrs. Sarojini Naidu g18. By which committee was Mandai Panchayats
recommended? Ashok Mehta Committee
295. Under which article ofthe constitution, the presideat
of Îndia can declared the Fnancal Emergency- Article g1g. Why was the Panchayati Raj System adopted?
360 Decentralise the power of democracy
296. To which years, there was dominance of one party in g20. Which Committee was formed to suggest means for
India--1977 eradicating black money? Cheiliah Committee
297. when was the right to information passed- 2005 321. Who was the Presdent of the Constituent Assembly?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
298. For bow long does Mayor of a Municipal Corporation
hold the office?-5years 321. Which Directive Principle of State Poicy has NOT
been implemented so far? Uniform civil code for the
299. How many years after a finance commission is itizens
constituted by the president--5 years
300. Wht about ministry in the event of the resignation 322. Which amendments accorded precedence to
pirective Principle over Fundamental Rights? 42nd
or death of the Prime Minister? The Ministry is Amendment, 1976
dissolved
Who 18 authorized to decide over a dispute regarding
301. Who was the Chairman' of the Union Constion 3cisqualification
Committee of the Constituent Assembly? Jawaharlal
of a member of Parliament? President
Nehru 324. The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how
many times in a year? Thrice
302. Which proclamation of National Emergency
automatically suspends? Right to freedom 325. When can the salaries of High Court judges be
303. Which post does the Constitution of India does not
reuced? During a Financial Emergency (Art. 360)
mention? The Deputy Prime Minister 326. By whom are the Chief Justice and other Judges of
the High Court are appointed? President
304. Who decides the number of Judgesina High Court?
President 327. Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha? GV
Mavalankar
S82. With which amenment act has Panchayati Raj 404- Which Amendment providedfor an authoritative
recetved constitutional status? 73rd Amendment Act, 1987
version of the Constitution in Hindi? s8th Amendment,
1992
S83. By whom was the Constitution of India adopted? 405. Under whoee signatureare the members of All-India
Services appointed President
Constituent Assembly
384. When was the Constitnent Assenmbly for undivided 406. Which part ofthe Constitution reflects the mind and
India first met? gth December, 1946 ideals of the framers? Preamble
g85. Which right conferred by the Constitution of India is 407. What does the Preamble of our Constitution
contains? The spirit of the Constitution
also availableto noncitizens?Freedom to speech
S86.Which is ahuman right as wellasafundamentalright 408. Which State bas the largest percentage of reserved
pariamentary seats? Uttar Pradesh
under the Constitution of India? Right to Bducation
S87. After how many years One-third of the members of 409. According to which aystem are the members of the
the Rajya Sabha retire? 2years Raiya Sabha elected? Single Transferable Vote System
388. A Money Bill pased by the Lok Sabha hs to be 410. The members of the State Legislative Assembly are
passed/returned by Sabha within how many days? elected for the periods of-5 years
14 days
q11. Which One feature is distinguishing the Rajya Sabha
g89. How can aChange in istríibution of powers between from the Vidhan Parshad? Indirect elecion
the Centre and the States be done? Amending the 412. What is the electorate for a Panchayat? The Gram
Constitution
Sabba
s90. By which bill does the government make
arrangement for the collection of revenues for a year? 419. For how long does Mayor of a Municipal Corporation
Finance Bil bold the otice? 1year
414. Whowas the President of the Constituent Assembly?
391. The distribution of power between Centre and the Dr.
States is based on which scheme? Government of India Rajendra Prasad
Act, 1935 415 Who were considered constitutionalist within the
392. Which helped to develop close ties between the ndian National Congress? Satyamurty and K. M. Munshi
government and the masses? Ryotwari Settlement 416. Which is a buman right as well as a fundameatal right
393. Which Amendment provided for an authortative under the Constitution of India? Right to Bducation
version of the Constitution in Hindi? s8th Amendment 417. Who was instrumental in bringing the Ertremists and
Act, 1987 the Moderates together at Lucknow? Annie Besant
394. Eeonomic Planning is a subject of which ist Union 18, How many times bas National Emergency been
List declared? Three times
g95. Which Act gave representationto Indians for the first 41. Who beaded the Cabinet Mission? Lord Pethick
time in the Legialature? Government of India Act, 1935 Lawrence
s96. Who has the power to form a new State within the 20. Under which t was the Supreme Court set up?
Union of India? President Xegulating Act
397. into
India By which acthands?
ts own id theGovernment
Crowntake the Governmet
of India Act, 1858of he
421. purpose
By whomofis general
the Areaelection
of Lok Sabha Constituency for
determined? Election
s98. In whom the executive authority of the Union is Commission
vested by the Constitution? President 422. After bow many years is Klection of Raiya Sabha
399. By whom is the Chairman of the Pubie Accounts hel? 2 years
Committe
Sabha of the Pariament appointed? Speaker of Lok 423. On which Panchayat did the Ashok Mehta Committee
geater emphasis? Mandai Panchayat
400. Who decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bll 494, Who decides about the reasonableness of the
Or not? Speaker of Lok Sabha restrictions placed on Fundamental Rights? Courts
401. Who used the phrase Un-British' to criticize the 25, By whom is the Separation of the Judiciary from the
Enghish colonial control of India? Dadabhai Naoroji Brecutive enjotned? Directive Principle
402. Where is In the Constitution of ndia, the word a6. To which Bil the President must accord his sanction
Tederal' nsed? Nowhere without sending it back for fresh consideration? Finance
403. By whom is Recognitionto apoliticalparty accorded? Bills
By the Election Commission 427. Which was the first woman flm star nominated/
elected to the Rajya Sabha? Nargis Dutt
g28. Which country has the longest Constitution in the 353 On which basis Montague-Chelmsford Report
world? India formed? The Government of India Act, 1919
329. In which state has India's largest private sector sea 354 Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President
port been commissioned recently? Andhra Pradesh from his office before the expiry ofhis term? Pariament
330. Who was the Chairnan ofthe Drafting Committee of 355- When waS Inter-Governmental Authority on
the Indian Constitution? B. RAmbedkar Development come into existence? 21st March, 1996
331. How longid the Constituent Assenbly take to finally 356. How can a major portion of the Constitution be
pass the Constitution? About 3 years since Dec 9, 1946 amendedr By two-thirds majority
332. How type of right is Right to Information? 357. When is the Constitution of India designed to work as
Fundanental right a unitary government? In times of Emergency
333. Which right conferred by the Constitution of Indiais 358. From which of thecountry, Constitution of India has
also available to noncitizens? Freedom to speech adopted fundamental duties? ÜSSR
334. What is the minimum age for election/appointment 359. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first
as member of the Rajya Sabha? 30 years appointedas the Prime Minister of India? Indira Gandhi
335. What is the minimum age for being the member of 36o. Who is the er-ofico Chairman of Rajya Sabha? Vice
the Parliament? 25 years President
336. What isthe maxsimum number of elected members in 361. Among the Union Territories of India, which one has
a State Assernbly? 50o the largest size? Pondicherry
337. By whom are Zonal Council provided? By g62. Under which act was the Supreme Court set up?
Parliamentary Act Regulating Act
338. By whom was an inter- State Councl set up in 1990 367. Which Judge of the Supreme Court was
under Article 263 of the Constitution? President unsoccessfully songht to be impeached? Justice
Ramaswami
339. Howmany votes are entited for members ofthe UN
Boonomic and Social Counci? One vote g68. Which Governor of Bengal committed suicide in
340.On which date India became a Soverein, democrstie 774Y Robert Clive
republic? 26-Jan-50 369. By whom is Recognition to a political party accorded?
341. Which act made the Indian Legislature bicameral?
By the Election Commission
Government of India Act, 1919 370. From which date shall the tenure of every Panchayat
efor five years? From the date of its first meeting
342. What is the duration of procamation of Financial
Emergency? At the first instance 2 months 371. Which is not the concern of the local government?
Publie Utiity Services
343- During the prodamation of National Bmergency
which articles can not be suspended? Articles 20 and 21 S72. In which year was the Constituent Assembly which
344. Where can the report of the UPSC iscussed? In ramed
jo46 the Constitution for Independent India set up?
Parliament before being accepted
345. To whom is the resignation letter of a State PubHe S73. What are the total members of Security Counct-15
Service Commission member addressed? Governor 374 Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the
346. What does the special status of Jammu and Kashmir
Constituent Assembly of India? Dr. Sachidananda Sinha
imply? Aseparate Constitution S75 Between which a government is federalor unitary on
347. To whom is the Chief Ministerofa State resnoneihle2 the basis of relations? Centre and States
Governor 376. Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planing
Commission of India? Shri V. T. Krishnamachari
348. What is the source of maimum income to
Panchayati Raj? Government grants 377. The Ninth Schedule was added by which
Amendment? First
349. Which is at the apex of the-three tier system of
Panchayati Raj? Zila Parishad 378. To which dutiesis the system of value added taxation
appicable? Excise duties
350. Which can impose reasonable restrictions on the
Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens? Parliament S79. By whom is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected?
A the members of Lok Sabha
351. The Fundamental Right to Property has been deleted
by the which Amendment Ac? 44th Amendment Act, 38o. Which first woman to become a ChiefMinister of any
1978 State in India? Sucheta Kripalani
352. To whom the Vice-President's letter of resignation is 381.To whom is the Chief Minister ofa State responsible?
to be addressed? President Governor
428. Whose prior consent can the Money Blls be 451. How can a Change in distribution of powers between
introduced in the State Legislature? Governor the Centre and the States be done? By Amending the
Constitution
429. Who was the chaiman of National Income
Committee? P. C. Mahalanobis 452. By virtue of which Act, dyarchy was introdnced in
India? Government of India Act, 1919
430. Which State haS DO Panchayati Raj Institution at all?
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram 453- Which Amendment ofthe Constitution of India deals
A31. Who is the executive head of a Municpal Rrd with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj?
Amendment Act, 1992
Corporation? Commissioner
492, How did Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions be 454. From which date shall the tenure of every Panchayat
for five years? From the date of its first meeting
on the various provisions of the Constitution? By
consensus 455- Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the
Constitution in which article? Part II, Articles 5-11
433. Which body finalises the Five Year Pan proposals?
National Development Council 456. Under which Artice of the Constitution are the
434. Which has the most profound infuence on the 30
Cultural and Bducational Rights granted? Article 29 and
drafting of the Indian Constitution? Government of India
Act, 1935 457. Which State sends the maximum number ofmembers
485. Among which cass did Indian Naional Congress find
to the Raiya Sabha? Utar Pradesh
wide acceptance initially? Bducated middle class 458. Who was the frst leader of the Opposition in the
Kamlapati Tripathi
436. The five year term of thePresident isalenlatedfrom Kya Sabha?
which day? The day he assumes charge 459. Wth which the executive power relating to
497. If the President wants to resign from office, be may
concurrent subjects remain? The Centre
doso by writing to whom? Vice-President 460. How many subjects are in the Union list 100
438. Mabatma Gandhi gave the call 'Do or Die' during
subjects
which movement? Quit India Movement 461. In wbich schedule is the Hst of itens which may be
Panchayats given? Eleventh Schedule
439. How many tÉmes was the term of the Iok sabhe earsted to the
extended upto 6years? Once 462. In which State was the Panchayati Raj frst
introduced? Rajasthan
440. In which of the Parliamentary Pinancial Committees
is the Raya Sabha not represented? Estimates Committee 463. By whom is the composition of the UPSC
441. The States Reorganization Act created howW many
determined? By the President
States and Union Territories? 14 and 6 464 Which Act formally introduced the principles of
442. Which is Dot administered by a lieutenant
elections for the first time? Indian Councils Act, 1909
Governor? Chandigarh 466- Where are the disputes regarding the election of the
443. Which was the Charter Act to cloee the trade of Bast
President and Vice-President setle? Inthe Supreme Court
India? 1833 466. When was National Development Councl set up?
1952
44. By whom is the Chairman of Public Accounts
Committee appointed? Speaker 467. In which year Human Rights Resolution' was
become bifureated sher dopted by the UN.? 1945
445. Which was the first State to
independence? Madras 468. Which amendment curtailed the power of Judicial
review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? 42th
446. On which date was the State of Bombey was Amendment Act, 1g78
bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat? May 1, 1960
447. How the Constitution deecribes India? As a Union of 469. The Centre-State financisal distribution takes place on
tiherecommendation by which ministry? Finance Minister
States and Which language is not recogmized in the 8th
Schedule though it is an official language of a State? 469. Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of
English India? Attorney General
448. Who has the fnal powerto maintain order within the 470. What was the most profound infuence on the
House of People? Speaker drafing of the Indian Constitution? Government of India
Act, 1935
449. Who fxes the salaries and the allowances of the
Speaker of Lok Sabha? Pariament 471. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against
the President of India? Either House of Parliament
450. How many subjects are in the Concurrent List? 61
subjects 472. Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planning
Commission of India? Shri V. T.Krishnamachari