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Bihar SI Important Questions

  • In the Constitution, there is no provision for impeachment on whom- Governor
  • Money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of- Governor of the state
  • Which state legislative assembly has the maximum number of members – Uttar Pradesh
  • Salary and allowances of the ex-officio officials of India are mentioned in which schedule of the Constitution – Second Schedule
  • The expression ‘gram Sabha’ correctly represents – the electoral college for the panchayat
  • The Ninth Schedule was added by which Amendment? First
  • Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship? – Parliament
  • In India, if a religious sect/community is given “the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? – exclusive educational institution can be established
  • Right to Information is a – Fundamental right
  • The concept of concurrent list in the Indian Constitution is derived from the constitution of which country – Australia
  • Which country has the largest constitution in the world – India
  • On which date India became a Sovereign, democratic republic? – 26-Jan-50
  • The members of the Constituent were elected by? – the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces.
  • Article 352: National emergency
  • Article 356: State emergency/ President rule
  • Article 360: Financial emergency
  • The Constituent Assembly of India was formed on the recommendation of? – the Cabinet Mission
  • Who elected the members of Constituent Assembly? – Legislative members of respective provinces
  • To whom, the Union Public Service Commission presents its report? – President
  • Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India? – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Which of the followings was a popular slogan of French revolution?- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
  • How many times the Preamble of the Constitution was amended – once (in the year 1976 by 42nd CA)
  • Where is the word ‘federal’ used in the Indian Constitution? – nowhere in the Constitution.
  • Which committee was assigned to recommend reforms in the insurance sector? – Malhotra committee
  • During the proclamation of National Emergency which articles cannot be suspended? – Articles 20 and 21
  • In which account all revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts is credited? – Consolidated fund of India
  • Article 1 of the Indian Constitution declares that “India means India” is – the Union of States
  • When did the Indian Constitution come into force – January 26, 1950
  • At the time of the creation of the Indian Constitution, who was the Constitutional Advisor of the Constituent Assembly – B.N. Rao
  • In India, the concept of single citizenship has been adopted from? – England
  • In which article of Indian constitution, provision has been made for reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes – Article 335
  • Which committee recommended the Tribhasha Sutra? – Kothari Committee
  • What happens if the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha? –  Government Resigns
  • Which part of the constitution deals with the provisions of citizenship? – Part II
  • The Indian constitution had taken the concept of Federalism from? – Canada
  • The finance commission is formed according to which article of the constitution? – Article 280
  • What is the main function of Finance Commission? – Distribution of revenue between centre and States
  • Who can change/ modify the recommendations of Delimitation Commission? – No one
  • Who was the chairman of the drafting committee? – Ambedkar
  • What are the basic features of the Indian Constitution that cannot be amended under Article 368? – Sovereignty, Territoriality, Integrity, Federal System, Judicial Review, Parliamentary System of Governance etc.
  • Which schedule deal with the division of power between centre and the states? – 7th schedule
  • Items in Central List: 100
  •  Items in State List: 66
  • Items in Concurrent List: 52
  • Who is the chairman of the Inter State Council? – Prime Minister
  • Panchayat Secretary is appointed by: State government
  • The bill for the local governance was introduced in the government of-  Narsimha Rao
  • Who recommended for the ‘two tier’ for of local governance in place of three tier form of governance.? – Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
  • Who recommended for participation by political parties at all levels? – Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
  • From which constitution are the fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution – American Constitution
  • Which constitution was the first to introduce Preamble? – American Constitution
  • Who talked about the constitutional safeguard to the local bodies? – L M Singhvi committee
  • The first municipal corporation in India was set up at which place? – Madras
  • In which case, Supreme Court specifically opined that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution? – Berubari case (1960)
  • In which case, the Supreme Court held that Preamble is a part of the Constitution? – Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  • How many fundamental rights were given initially? – seven
  • How many fundamental rights are present now? – Six
  • The right to freedom is mentioned in which articles of the Indian Constitution – Articles 19-22
  • Who is regarded as father of local-self-government in India? – Lord Ripon
  • The idea to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor is enshrined in- Article 39 A.
  • A writ is issued by whom- any High Court or the Supreme Court
  • Writ issued to protect personal freedom is- Habeas Corpus
  • The mandate given by court to a government official to do his official work- Mandamus
  • According to the Indian Constitution, the right to life is- a fundamental right.
  • Which part of the constitution is non-justiciable, that is, its provisions are not enforceable in courts of law? – DPSP and Preamble
  • Which part of the state promotes the concept of a ‘welfare state’ and not that of a ‘police state’? – DPSP (Directive Principles of State Policy)
  • What type of writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent the latter from exceeding its jurisdiction? – Prohibition
  •  Which part of the state promotes the concept of economic and social democracy in the country? – DPSP
  • The right to property was deleted and made a legal right by- 44th CA.
  • In which part of the constitution of India, there is a provision for the Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP)? – Part IV (Article 36 to 51)
  • The right to property was removed from the list of fundamental rights during whose reign – Morarji Desai Government
  • During which prime minister was the strategy of Rolling plan was adopted? – Morarji Desai
  • Dr. Ambedkar called the right to constitutional remedies (Article 32 and Article 226) – the heart of the constitution
  • In which part of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Rights mentioned? – Part III (Article 12 to 35)
  • How many fundamental rights are there in our constitution? – Six
  • Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the fundamental rights of the members of the armed forces can be specifically restricted- Article 33
  • On what basis are the minorities recognized in the Indian Constitution- Religion
  • What type of writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal either to transfer a case pending with the latter to it or to squash the order of the latter? – Certiorari
  • Who propounded the term ‘Rule of Law’? – A.V. Dicey
  • By which amendment were the fundamental duties added to the constitution – 42nd amendment
  • Which Article of the Constitution deals with fundamental duties – Article 51A
  • What type of writ is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office? – Quo-Warranto
  • How many fundamental duties are currently mentioned in the Indian Constitution? – 11
  • The fundamental duties were recommended by- Swarn Singh Committee
  • Fundamental rights can be suspended- President
  • Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability? – Article 17
  • Certain fundamental rights are not given to- foreigners.
  • Court Case: Fundamental Right cannot be amended- Golaknath Case (1967)
  • In which case did the Supreme Court establish the primacy of fundamental rights above the Directive Principles of State Policy – Golaknath case
  • Who place the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General in the parliament? – President
  • Part 4 of Indian Constitution deals with- Directive Principles of State Policy
  • The freedom of movement and residence is contained in- Article 19
  • Which type of bill can be passed in the joint sitting of Parliament? – Ordinary bill only
  • The defeat of president address in Loksabha is supposed to be- the defeat of the govt.
  • Who decides the date of election of the Speaker? – President
  • Which article contains the provision of freedom of speech? – Article 19
  • Who recommends the name of judges to be appointed in high courts/ supreme courts? – Collegium of Judges
  • Who appoints high court judges? – President of India
  • Who appoints District Court judges? – Governor of the state
  • Which Directive Principles have a direct effect of Gandhi’s moral philosophy – prohibition on cow slaughter
  • What are the main objectives of incorporating the Directive Principles in the Constitution of India? – to establish socio-economic democracy
  • Who can remove SC judges? – Parliament
  • The Constitution of India can be amended by- Article 368 (with special majority).
  • Rights that cannot be suspended during the operation of a National Emergency are-  the rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21.
  • When rights guaranteed by Article 19 can be suspended? –  only when emergency is declared on the grounds of war or external aggression (i.e. external emergency) and not on the ground of armed rebellion (i.e. internal emergency).
  • Central Government Schemes like Matru Vandana Yojana has been framed in accordance with which article of the constitution? – Article 42
  • Which Article of the Indian Constitution determines that the Directive Principles of State Policy cannot be enforced by any court – Article 37
  • Directive principles in our Constitution- are unenforceable by legal courts.
  • Which of the Directive Principles of State Policy is based on Gandhian Philosophy – Gram Panchayat organization
  • Which Article of the Constitution of India is related to declaring India as a welfare state- Article 39
  • Who can contest the election to Lok Sabha? – Citizens of India above 25 years of age (Name exist in the electoral Roll)
  • If the president declares national emergency, it should be approved by each House of Parliament – within a month from the reassembly of Loksabha
  • What type of right is the right to contest the election? – Constitutional Right
  • What type of right is the right to vote in the election? – Constitutional Right
  • National Emergency- Article 352
  • State Emergency- Article 356
  • Financial Emergency- Article 360
  •  A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament –  within two months from the date of its issue.
  • What is the minimum age to become the President/ Vice President of India/ governor of the state? – 35 years
  • Who decides the date and schedule for the Lok Sabha elections? – Union Home Ministry
  • Minimum age to Contest the Election of Lok Sabha- 25 years.
  • Minimum age to contest the election of Rajya Sabha- 30 years.
  • Minimum age to contest the election of Panchayat- 21 years.
  • Minimum age to vote in India- 18 years
  • Who has been on the post of Vice President of India twice – Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
  • President is- Integral Part of the Parliament
  • Who resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties? – Election Commission
  • How many members can be nominated by the President for both Houses of Parliament – 14
  • How long is the tenure of a member of Rajya Sabha? – six years
  • If the Speaker of Lok Sabha wants to resign, to whom will he address his resignation- Deputy Speaker
  • Finance Commission is- the constitutional bodies according to the Constitution of India.
  • After how many years the Finance Commission is appointed by the President of India – 5 years
  • The Central Government grants “grants” to the States from the Consolidated Fund of India based on whose recommendations- Finance Commission
  • Who is the Protector of Contingency Fund of India? – President
  • Who is the supreme commander-in-chief of the country’s armed forces? – President
  • Who moves the private member bill? – Non ministers
  • Authority, who can refer a matter under Article 143 to the Supreme Court of India for an advisory opinion- President of India
  • In a single transferable voting method, every voter can express – as many choices as the candidates in the election.
  • Who was the first non-political President of India? – Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
  • How many times has the President declared a National Emergency? – three times
  • If the President wants to resign, to whom he will address his resignation- Vice President
  • What is the maximum age limit set for the post of President of India? – There is no maximum age limit.
  • In the event of a deadlock between the two houses of Parliament, who presides over the Joint Session – Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • How many types of emergencies are there in the Constitution? – Three
  • In India, how many times has the President declared a financial emergency? – never
  • To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life is enshrined in-  Article 48 A
  • How many times the President of India can stand for re-election to his post? – as many times as he wants.
  • All the ordinances issued by the president (during the recess of the Parliament) must be approved by the Parliament within- six weeks after its reassembly.
  • The Vice President of India is elected by –  the Members of Parliament (both elected and nominated).
  • What is the maximum possible strength of the Rajya Sabha? – 250
  • Any dispute regarding election of Vice President of India – must be filed in the Supreme Court.
  • The President of India can be impeached – by Parliament
  • From where the parliamentary system of the Government of India has been adopted? – British Constitution
  • Parliamentary Committee scrutinizing the report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Public Accounts Committee
  • The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the Indian Parliament is- Leader of the opposition party
  • Who is currently heading the Public Accounts Committee? – Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
  • How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the president? – 12
  • What is the strength of the Public Accounts Committee? – 22 members.
  • What is the tenure of the members of Rajya Sabha? – six years
  • Which is the competent body which sets the conditions for obtaining citizenship – Parliament
  • Who has the power to create All India Services –Rajya Sabha (by two third majority)
  • How many members from Lok Sabha is chosen to the Public Accounts Committee? – 15
  • To whom the Parliamentary Affairs Committee submits its reports? – President
  • Who appoints the chairman of Public Accounts Committee? – President
  • What is the current strength of Rajya Sabha? – 245
  • To whom the Cabinet is collectively responsible? – Lok Sabha
  • The bill sent to the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament has to be passed – by a simple majority of the members present.
  • How many members from Rajya Sabha is chosen to the Public Accounts Committee? – 7
  • Who is regarded as the head of the state in India? – President
  • Who certifies a bill in the Lok Sabha as a money bill? – Speaker
  • The first Speaker of the Lok Sabha was- G.V. Mavalankar
  • According to the Constitution of India, the session of both the Houses of Parliament is required to convene at least how many times in a year? – twice.
  • Who is the executive head of the government? – PM
  • Which schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories? – Schedule IV
  • The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories.
  • What is the name of the motion moved to draw the attention of the Lok Sabha towards the matter of urgent public importance? – Adjournment motion
  • What is the minimum time allocated for the discussion of the adjournment motion? – 2.5 Hours
  • If Parliament appoints a committee for a specific purpose, then it is called- Adhoc Committee
  • By which bill does the government propose to collect revenue for one year? – Finance Bill
  • How many UTs gets representation in Rajya Sabha? – 02 (Delhi and Puducherry)
  • Which Schedule of the Constitution of India determines the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha? – Fourth Schedule
  • Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha? – Vice President of India
  • The rule of nomination of members of Rajya Sabha by-the President is taken from the constitution of which country? – Ireland
  • Which Article empowers Parliament to legislate on subjects of the State List? – 249
  • What is the maximum possible number of elected members in Lok Sabha? – 550
  • What is the maximum possible number of members of Lok Sabha? – 552
  • Which innovative discussion process has been incorporated by the Indian Parliament in the world parliamentary systems? – zero hour.
  • A Member of Parliament will lose his membership in Parliament if he is continuously absent from sessions – more than 60 days.
  • What should be the difference between the first motion of no confidence and the second no confidence motion – 6 months
  • What is the quorum (quorum) required to conduct Lok Sabha? – 1/10
  • What is the key provisions of the fifth schedule/ Schedule 5? – Special Provisions for the Schedules Tribes
  • Within what time a minister should get elected to either house of parliament to avoid disqualification? – 6 months
  • Which article says that the President can nominate a person to Rajya Sabha? – Article 80
  • Sarkaria Commission was constituted to report on what subject- Center-State Relations
  • What is common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism? – Stateless Society
  • Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • Who appoints the chief minister of Delhi? – President
  • The term ‘State’ has been defined under which article of the constitution? – Article 12
  • Who can take part in the proceeding of the Lok Sabha, can speak in the Lok Sabha but cannot vote? – Attorney General of India
  • Pension of a High Court Judge is charged to- the Consolidated Fund of India.
  • Who happens to be the chairman of the zonal council? – Union Home minister
  • Who happens to be the vice chairman of the zonal council? – Chief Minister of States
  • Under which act, the Zonal council was created? – States Reorganisation Act, 1956
  • In order to inflict changes in the federal structure of the constitution, the bill must be passed by what proportion of the states? – Half
  • Salary of a High Court Judge is charged to- the Consolidated Fund of State.
  • Who is the Chairman of National Integration Council? – Prime Minister
  • Which government of India act provided for the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States? – Government of India Act, 1935
  • Who appoints judges of Supreme Court of India? – President
  • Who appoints judges of High Courts? – President
  • At what age do the judges of the Supreme Court retire? – 65 years
  • At what age do the judges of the High Court retire? – 62 years
  • Who interprets the Constitution? – Judiciary
  • Who is the Custodian of Indian Constitution? – Supreme Court
  • Maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court- 33 (excluding Chief Justice of India)
  • Who has the power to increase the number of judges in supreme court? – Parliament
  • Number of high court in India- 25
  • Number of States in India- 29
  • No. of UTs in India- 7
  • The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act in which year? – 1988.
  • By whom can the High Court Judges be removed from their office on the basis of incompetence or proven misconduct even before the expiry of their term – President on the recommendations of both the Houses of Parliament.
  • Who can remove the High Court Judge – President on the resolution of Parliament passed by special majority
  • Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in the Supreme Court- 323A
  • Who appoints Comptroller and Auditor General of India? – President
  • Seats of states in Lok Sabha has been frozen till when? – 2026
  • What is the tenure of Comptroller and Auditor General of India? – 6 years
  • Who is the highest civil officer of the Central Government? – Cabinet Secretary
  • For how long the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during the period of national emergency? – any length of time
  • Who appoints the Attorney General of India? – President
  • The term of office of the members of the Union Public Service Commission is – 6 years or till attaining the age of 65 years.
  • Any member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed – by the President
  • Under which article is the Election Commission set up – Article 324
  • All executive actions are taken in the name of which authority? President
  • Who is the authority to decide the question of disqualification on the basis of representation of people act 1951? – President
  • Who is the authority to decide the question of disqualification on the basis of anti-defection law? – Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Without being a member of the parliament, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister for what period of time? –  for six months
  • A national political party is one which has received 6 percent of the total votes cast – in four or more states
  • When the bail amount of an election candidate of Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha is forfeited – when he is unable to get even 1/6 of the total vote.
  • Which clause of the constitution mention the term ‘No confidence Motion’- Not mentioned
  • Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India- Sukumar Sen
  • Who is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee? – Speaker
  • How a short notice question is answered in parliament? – Orally
  • What happens if the censure motion is passed against the government? – Government need not resign
  • Who is the chairman of the Rules Committee? – Speaker
  • Who is the chairman of the General Purpose Committee?  -Speaker
  • The Gandhian Principles of promoting cottage industries finds mention in which part of the constitution? – DPSP
  • The model code of conduct to be followed by political parties and candidates during elections is as specified in- the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
  • Who appoints Chief Minister – Governor
  • The article for the Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour: Article 23
  • In which Article of Indian Constitution, the functions of the Chief Minister are defined – Article 167
  • The anti-defection law has been enumerated in which schedule of the constitution? – Tenth Schedule
  • First state of independent India which was created on linguistic basis – Andhra Pradesh
  • When states were reorganized on linguistic basis? – in year 1956
  • Who prepares the electoral roll for the Vidhan Sabha elections? – Election Commission of India
  • Who adjudicates a dispute between two or more States? – Supreme Court
  • In which year States were reorganized on linguistic basis – 1956
  • What is the maximum fixed number of members of the State Legislative Assembly? – 500.
  • Ordinance promulgated by the Governor is subject to the promulgation by- State Legislature
  • How many members of the Anglo-Indian community are nominated in the Legislative Assembly issued by the Governor? – One
  • According to which article, the State Legislative Council can be created or abolished – Article 169
  • Under which article there is a provision that lay down that no person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion- Article 27
  • Who was the first woman Governor of independent India – Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
  • Who presides over as the chairman of the joint sitting of the parliament when both speaker and the deputy speaker are absent? – Deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha
  • Who was first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India? – Sucheta Kripalani
  • What is the working period of a temporary member of the UN Security Council? – 2 years
  • How many countries are members of the UN General Assembly – 194
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha is given a very high position in the order of precedence. He is placed at seventh rank, along with? – Chief Justice of India.
  • Number of judges in International Court of Justice – 15
  • Who was in favor of non-party democracy? – Jayaprakash Narayan
  • Which country was the first female Prime Minister in the world – Sri Lanka
  • In which year did the ‘Shimla Treaty’ be signed between India and Pakistan – 1972
  • In which year the Parliament of India passed the Environment Bill – 1986
  • What comes under Article 124A of the Indian Penal Code? – Treason
  • Who decides the date of election of Speaker? – President
  • Who decides the date of election of Deputy Speaker? – Speaker
  • Who is the Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority? – Prime Minister of India
  • Bicameral legislature means – the lower and upper houses.
  • In India, the ‘Look East Policy’ was launched by which Prime Minister- P.V. Narasimha Rao
  • When the post of “Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha” was recognised for the first time? – 1969
  • Which is the first country to make a constitution? – USA
  • Which country has the briefest Constitution in the world? – USA
  • The Constitution of India represents the budget as- Annual Financial Statement
  • Who automatically becomes the chairman, when nominated to any parliamentary committee? – The Deputy Speaker
  • At the time of constitution, the areas which are known as North East Frontier Agency are now – State of Arunachal Pradesh
  • How many schedules are there in the Constitution of India – 12
  • The forests have been kept– concurrent list
  • 73rd Constitutional Amendment – Panchayat Raj 
  • 74th Constitutional Amendment – Municipal Council
  • Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Governments to constitute Gram Panchayats? – Article 40
  • Panchayati polity is divided into how many levels of governance – 3
  • Who proposed the three-tier Panchayat Raj system in India? – Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  • Which state was the first to adopt Panchayati Raj – Rajasthan
  • Which Article empowers the Indian Parliament to amend the Constitution? – Article 368
  • Who was the proponent of Panchsheel’s principles? – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
  • When Panchsheel was signed? – 1954
  • Gujral doctrine is related with- Foreign Affairs
  • What is unique about Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)? – Basic Structure Doctrine
  • Where Basic Structure has been defined in the constitution? – Nowhere
  • When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the national anthem? – January 24, 1950
  • Who is believed to have the most influence over the Constitution of India? – Government of India Act, 1935
  • Which country has unwritten constitution – U.K.
  • Who appoints a Speaker Pro Tem? – President
  • Who administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem? – President
  • The concept of rule of law is a special feature of the constitutional system of – Britain
  • Which country has no written constitution? – UK
  • The original Constitution had-  395 Articles, 8 Schedules and 22 Parts.
  • Under which article of the constitution can any person raise the matter of violation of fundamental rights directly in the Supreme Court – Article 32
  • Under which article of the constitution can any person raise the matter of violation of fundamental rights directly in the High Court – Article 226
  • Which judicial order the higher court issues to a lower court- Prohibition
  • In which case ‘habeas corpus’ writ is issued – defective police detention
  • Under which fundamental right ‘freedom of expression’ comes – right to freedom
  • Fundamental rights of Indian citizens can be suspended – during national emergency
  • In which article is there a provision of ‘Right to Equality’ – Article -14
  • In which article is the protection of the interests of minorities considered – 29
  • Directive Principles of State Policy in Indian Constitution were taken from the constitution of which country – Ireland
  • The first Finance Commission was formed – in 1951
  • In which year the President of India imposed emergency due to internal disorder – 1975
  • To whom does the President submit his resignation- Vice-President
  • Can Speaker of Lok Sabha suspend a member from the house? Yes
  • Can Chairman of Rajya Sabha suspend a member from the house? No
  • Who can suspend the member of Rajya Sabha? – Rajya Sabha itself by the resolution
  • Who can dilute the suspension of members from the Rajya Sabha? – Rajya Sabha itself by the resolution
  • If national emergency is approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament- for every six months.
  • A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within-  two months from the date of its issue.
  • If president rule is approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months. It can be extended for a maximum period of three years with the approval of the Parliament- every six months.
  • The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is appointed by- the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
  • What is the purpose of MPLAD scheme? – Creation of durable assets
  • Where can a nominated member of the parliament spend the fund of MPLAD scheme? – Anywhere in the country
  • Who appoints the Chairman of all the Parliamentary Committees of the Lok Sabha? – Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Who was the first Indian to become the President of the Central Legislature – Vitthalbhai Patel
  • When the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) was established? – 2004
  • Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha of Independent India – G.V. Mavalankar
  • Where can a motion of no confidence be presented against the Union Council of Ministers – only in the Lok Sabha
  • Most of the provisions in the Constitution of India can be amended by -the only Parliament
  • Who determines the salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha – Parliament
  • In either of the two houses of Parliament, it is compulsory to have a minimum number of members so that the work of the house can continue – one tenth of the total members
  • Who joins the National Development Council – Chief Ministers of all states
  • To become a Judge of High Court, at least how many years should have experience of advocacy as High Court Advocate – 10 years
  • Judicial revision in Indian constitution is based on- the procedure established by law.
  • The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed for how many years- 6 years
  • Which officer can be invited to express his opinion in the Parliament – Attorney General of India
  • Which act is credited for providing the separate electorate to Muslims? – Government of India Act 1909
  • In which year was the anti-defection law passed by the Parliament of India – 1985
  • By which constitutional amendment was anti-defection law passed? – 52nd
  • Who can issue writ for the enforcement of ordinary legal right? – High Court.
  • Who can issue writ for the enforcement of fundamental right? – Supreme Court.
  • Which act provided separate electorate for dalits? – Government of India Act 1919
  • Within what period the Rajya Sabha has to return the money bill to Lok Sabha? – 14 days
  • All the ordinances issued by the president (during the recess of the Parliament) must be approved by the Parliament within what time period? – six weeks
  • By which amendment of the constitution the voting age was reduced from 21 years to 18 years – 61st amendment
  • At least what percentage of votes should a political party get to get the status of registered party – 6 percent
  • Right to vote in Parliament elections- are legal rights.
  • Who is administered the oath of office to the Governor- Chief Justice of the High Court
  • Who is the highest law officer of a state? – Advocate General
  • The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject-matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a fundamental right under Article?  – Article 21 A
  • Which act is credited for establishment of diarchy in the provinces? – Government of India Act 1919
  • Who is in the electoral board for the election of the President? – Elected members of Parliament, Elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
  • What is the meaning of Public Litigation? – Raising the matter of public interest by common men
  • What is tenure of UPSC chairman? 06 years or 65 years
  • To whom is the central Council of Ministers responsible? – Lok Sabha
  • What facilities and recognitions provided to LOP in Lok Sabha? – similar to the Union Cabinet Minister
  • “The basic structure of the constitution cannot be modified” was the key remarks of SC in which case? – Kesavananda Bharati case
  • Question – Where can the Constitution Amendment Bill be presented first? – Either in Lok Sabha or in Rajya Sabha
  • Who recognizes political parties in India? – Election Commission of India
  • Under which article of the Constitution, can judge of the Supreme Court be impeached? – Article 124
  • Who can initiate the proposal of impeachment of the President of India? – Either house of parliament
  • Under which article of the Constitution, can Rajya Sabha create new All India services? – Article 312
  • Can propose the creation of administrative services – Under Article 312
  • Who can vote in the election of Vice President? – All (Elected and Nominated) members of both the Houses of parliament
  • Under which article of the Constitution can the President dissolve the Lok Sabha? – Article-85
  • How many days before the President should be given notice to impeach him? – 14 days
  • Under which article the President of the country is elected? – Article 54
  • What proportion of the total number of members of the Legislative Council is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly? –  1/3 part
  • What is discussed in Article 75 of the Constitution? – Council of Ministers
  • Education used to come under the state list earlier, this has been brought in the concurrent list by the Act? – 42nd constitution amendment act
  • Fundamental duties are discussed in which article of the Indian Constitution? – Article 51(A)
  • Who was the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha in independent India? – Dr. Sarpanali Radhakrishnan
  • ‘Sharda Act’ was made to remove which social evil? – Child marriage
  • In the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, words ‘Socialist, ‘Secular’ and ‘Integrity’ were added? – 42nd Constitution Amendment Act
  • Under which act the Secretary of India was established? –  Indian Council Act, 1858
  • When NALSA was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act? – 1987
  • What is the objective of NALSA? – to provide free legal services to weaker sections of society.
  • Who is the Patron-in-Chief of Legal Service Authorities? – Chief Justice of India
  • The gross domestic product of India in the 16th century was about what percentage of word economy? – 25 %
  • What percentage of Indian workforce have undergone the formal skilled training? – 3 Percent
  • What is the name of the model of development considering “not excluding any section of the society from the development”? – Inclusive Development
  • What term is used to refer the payments done by the government to the section of society for which no economic activity is produced in return? – Transfer of Payment
  • What was the unique feature of Indus Valley Civilization? – Drainage System
  • Where the wealthy people of IVC reside? – Citadel
  • What was the system of exchange in IVC? – Barter system
  • Bhimbetka is famous for which type of painting? – Pre-historic Rock Painting
  • Where Bhimbetka is located? – Near Bhopal
  • The cave paintings of which place show skins of spotted deer left drying? – Narsinghgarh (Maharashtra)
  • The prehistoric rock art site, Belum Caves is geologically located in which place? – Kurnool
  • Who issued first time gold coins on a large scale in ancient India? – Kanishka
  • Harappa is situated on the bank of which river? – Ravi river
  • Mohan Jodaro is situated on the bank of which river? – Indus River
  • Where the granaries were found? – Harappa, Mohan Jodaro
  • Where the Mother Goddess figure was found? – Harappa
  • Where the stone symbol of Lingum and yoni was found? – Harappa
  • Which place was mainly urban in character in the IVC? – Mohan Jodaro
  • Where the great bath was found in IVC? –  Mohan Jodaro
  • Where the statue of a dancing girl was found? – Mohan Jodaro
  • Harappa and Mohan Jodaro are located in which country? – Pakistan
  • Dholavira is situated in which state? – Gujarat
  • Where is the unique water reservoir system located? – Dholavira
  • Which Harappan site is located on the tropic of cancer? – Dholavira
  • Dholavira was famous for the trade of which commodity/ animal? – Horse
  • Where the Harappan site Lothal is located? – Gujarat
  • What was the unique feature of Lothal? – Dock Yard
  • Where the evidence of Rice, Bead making has been found? – Lothal
  • Which type of factory was located in Kalibagan? – Bangle factory
  • Ploughed field were found at which IVC site? – Kalibagan
  • Where Horse bone has been found? – Surkotada
  • Which is the only city without citadel in IVC? – Chanhudaro
  • Where the carts with seated driver has been found? – Chanhudaro
  • Which Harappan site is considered to be the starting site of IVC? – Chanhudaro
  • Which the only site with oval shaped settlement? – Banawali
  • Which is the only city with radial streets? – Banawali
  •  Where the Toy plough has been found? – Banawali
  • Which site is located near the Bolan Pass? –  Mehrgarh
  • Where is Bolan Pass located? – On Iran Pakistan boarder
  • Where the cultivation of Barley and Wheat started? – Mehrgarh
  • Where the dead person was buried with goats, which were probably meant to serve as food in the next world? – Mehrgarh
  • Where the cultivation of Cotton started in IVC? – Mehrgarh
  • From where the earliest evidence of animal domestication and agriculture in India has come? – Mehrgarh
  • Rakhigarhi is situated in which Indian state? – Haryana
  • Where is the Indus site Daimabad located? – Maharashtra
  • Kalibangan is situated in which Indian State? – Rajasthan
  • Which IVC cities had fire altars, where sacrifices may have been performed? – Kalibangan and Lothal
  • Which animal do not appear on the seals of IVC? – Lion
  • Red Ware is the name of pottery from which civilization? – IVC

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