Polity Quiz for SSC, IAS and PCS 4,June 2016
By: D.K. Choudhary
- Consider the following statements regarding “Special Category State” (SCS) status:
(1) It is a Constitutional status accorded to certain States.
(2) It enables a State to receive special Central Assistance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
- Which of the following schedules can be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament?
(1) Second Schedule
(2) Fourth Schedule
(3) fifth Schedule
(4) Sixth Schedule
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
- Consider the following statement:
(1) Life and liberty guaranteed under Article 21 will come to an end with the death of an individual.
(2) Speeches made in the Constituent Assembly in course of debates on Draft Constitution are admissible as aids in the interpretation of any Articles of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
- Which of the following languages have been accorded “classical language” status by the Union Cabinet?
(1) Kannada
(2) Malayalam
(3) Odia
(4) Bengali
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Which of the following provisions is NOT correct regarding the Vice President of India?
(a) The term of office is five years but he can continue to be in office, irrespective of the expiry of the term, until the successor assumes office.
(b) The petition challenging the election of the Vice President is heard by a five judge bench of the Supreme Court of India
(c) The election of the next Vice President is to be held within 60 days before the expiry of the term of office of the outgoing President.
(d) After completion of the term, Vice President may seek reelection or contest elections to the office of the President but shall not contest any other election under the Constitution of India.
- Which of the following provisions relating to the office of the Speaker/Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is NOT governed by Constitutional provisions?
(a) When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha.
(b) The Speaker or Deputy Speaker shall not preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
(c) The Deputy Speaker while g presiding over the House shall not vote in the first instance but enjoys the right to casting vote in case of a tie in voting.
(d) If the Speaker is elected from the ruling party or ruling coalition the Deputy Speaker shall be elected from the Opposition.
- Which of the following were features of the Government of India Act of 1935?
(1) It provided for the establishment of a Reserve Bank of India
(2) It provided for establishment of a Public Service Commission
(3) It provided for establishment of a Federal Court
(4) It provided for dyarchy at the centre
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
- Which of the following is NOT among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
(a) Renouncing practices derogatory to the dignity of women
(b) Abjuring violence
(c) Protecting historic monuments
(d) Following the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom
- Which of the following are associated with Bharat Ratna Award conferred by the President of India?
(1) Depiction of image of Sun
(2) Depiction of Peepul leaf
(3) The legend “Bharat Ratna” written in Devnagari script
(4) A gold medal
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Lok Sabha by the Constitution of India ?
(1) To disapprove the continuation of imposition of Article 356 on a State in India.
(2) To change the existing territory of a State.
(3) To approve the Votes on Account.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answers Key:
1. ANS B
2. ANS C
3 . ANS D
4. ANS A
5. ANS D
6. ANS D
7. ANS C
8. ANS C
9. ANS A
10.ANS B
