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Indian Politics - Section 1

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Indian Politics - Section 1

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Question 11
The office of the prime minister of India
 
A
has a constitutional basis
B
has a statutory basis
C
has conventional basis
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 12
The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category

A
Lok Sabha
B
Judiciary
C
Rajya Sabha
D
Parliament
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 13
The members of the parliamentary committee

A
are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
B
are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker
C
are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective stren
D
both (b) and (c)
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 14
The president can expend out of the Contingency Fund of India

A
only with the approval of the Parliament
B
without the approval of the Parliament
C
only in the case of the national calamities
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 15
The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is

A
an effective, hones government
B
socialist government
C
active opposition
D
adequate resources
Correct Answer: Option D

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Question 16
The Objectives Resolution which laid down the main objectives to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by

A
Sardar Patel
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
K.M. Munshi
D
B.R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 17
The president can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses, pending authorization by Parliament, from

A
the Consolidated Fund of India
B
the Contingency Fund
C
both the above funds
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 18
The position of a chief minister is

A
similar to that of the prime minister
B
identical to that of the president
C
a combination of the position of the prime minister and president
D
not constitutional
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 19
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term

A
of six years
B
determined by the state legislative assembly of a state
C
of four years
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 20
The preamble says that the state in India will assure the dignity of the individual. The constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing

A
equal fundamental rights to each citizen
B
the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual
C
just and humane conditions of work to each individual
D
equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex
Correct Answer: Option A

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