Q.301 The differences between the two houses of Parliament are resolved through
A-Q.302 The quorum or minimum number of members required to hold the meeting of either house of Parliament is ----
A-Q.303 Which of the following bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior approval of the President?
A-Q.304 Members of the Rajya Sabha are not associated with 1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings
A-Q.305 Who of the following was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
A-Q.306 If the number of seats allocated to a state in the Lok Sabha is 42, then the number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes in that state will be
A-Q.307 Which of the following committees comprises of members of Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha?
A-Q.308 The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher and guide of
A-Q.309 The power to prorogue the Lok Sabha rests with
A-Q.310 Which of the following states sends the largest number of members to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh
A-Q.311 Which of the following statements is not correct?
A-Q.312 The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has to address his letter of resignation to
A-Q.313 Which of the following statements correctly describes 'a hung Parliament'
A-Q.314 Who of the following is considered the custodian of Lok Sabha?
A-Q.315 Which of the following statements is correct?
A-Q.316 Under the new Committee system launched in April 1993, out of the 17 standing committees
A-Q.317 The term 'closure' in Parliamentary terminology implies
A-Q.318 Which of the following committees of Parliament is concerned with the regularity and economy of expenditure?
A-Q.319 Which of the following committees has associate members from the Rajya Sabha?
A-Q.320 Which one of the following is the correct definition of the term 'whip'?
A-Q.321 At present, various states have been allocated seats in the Lok Sabha on the basis of
A-Q.322 Which of the following parliamentary committee scrutinizes the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
A-Q.323 Who among the following may belong to the Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
A-Q.324 Which of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?
A-Q.325 Which of the following enjoys the distinction of being the first recognized leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha?
A-Q.326 When a bill is considered by the two houses of Parliament at a joint sitting, the decision is taken by
A-Q.327 Which of the following is the Indian contribution to Parliamentary Procedures?
A-Q.328 How many seats are reserved for the members of the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?
A-Q.329 The Lok Sabha can be dissolved before the expiry of its term by
A-Q.330 Lok Sabha is superior to the Rajya Sabha because
A-Q.331 A Select or Joint Committee of the two houses of Parliament is formed by
A-Q.332 Which of the following has been wrongly listed as a Standing Joint Committee of the Two houses of Parliament
A-Q.333 A new committee system was introduced in the Indian Parliament in April 1993 on the recommendations of
A-Q.334 The new committee system envisages
A-Q.335 Under the new committee system, each standing committee shall comprise of
A-Q.336 Under the new committee system, the standing committees, apart from examining the grants of all ministries and departments, are able to examine
A-Q.337 Which of the following committees of Parliament has the largest membership?
A-Q.338 Of the following, who ensures that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of India without the authority of the Parliament?
A-Q.339 A member, after being elected as Speaker of Lok Sabha, generally
A-Q.340 The Supreme Court of India was set up
A-Q.341 The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and
A-Q.342 The judges of the Supreme Court are
A-Q.343 The judges of the Supreme Court hold office till they attain the age of
A-Q.344 The Supreme Court holds its meetings at New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere
A-Q.345 The Constitution has tried to ensure the independence of judges of the Supreme Court by
A-Q.346 The salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to ensure that
A-Q.347 The judges of the Supreme Court, after retirement, are not permitted to carry on practice before
A-Q.348 Which of the following jurisdictions of the Supreme Court of India has been wrongly listed?
A-Q.349 The judges of the Supreme Court
A-Q.350 The Supreme Court of India is a court of record, which implies that
A-Q.351 The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact.
A-Q.352 The advice of the Supreme Court is
A-Q.353 The cases involving an interpretation of the Constitution fall within the
A-Q.354 The Supreme Court of India enjoys the power of judicial review which implies that it can
A-Q.355 The framers of the Constitution borrowed the idea of judicial review from the Constitution of
A-Q.356 The framers of the Constitution adopted the doctrine of judicial review
A-Q.357 While imparting justice, the Supreme Court relies on the principle of
A-Q.358 The concept of Public Interest Litigation, which has become quite popular in India in recent years, originated in
A-Q.359 Which of the following amendment curtailed the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review?
A-Q.360 The concept of 'judicial activism' gained currency in India in
A-Q.361 Judicial activism has led to increase in the powers of
A-Q.362 Judicial activism has enhanced the powers and prestige of
A-Q.363 Which of the following defects of judicial activism has been wrongly listed?
A-Q.364 Ad hoc judges can be appointed in the Supreme Court
A-Q.365 How many judges of the Supreme Court have been removed from their office before the expiry of their normal term through impeachment?
A-Q.366 Which of the following conditions does not contribute to the independence of the judiciary in India?
A-Q.367 Which of the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India is not correct?
A-Q.368 It became imperative for the framers of the Indian Constitution to adopt the doctrine of judicial review because of
A-Q.369 Which of the following judges of the Supreme Court was unsuccessfully sought to be impeached
A-Q.370 Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Courts and the Supreme Court?
A-Q.371 Which of the following has been wrongly listed as criteria for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court
A-Q.372 Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order?
A-Q.373 Consider the following statements with regard to the Supreme Court of India. 1. The Supreme Court has been created under the Constitution of India. 2. The Supreme Court at present comprises of a Chief Justice and 25 ordinary judges. 3. The Supreme Court has its permanent seat at New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere if the Chief Justice of India so decides in consultation with the President of India. 4. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends over disputes between Indian and foreign countries. Of these statements
A-Q.374 The theory of 'basic structure of the Constitution' implies
A-Q.375 At present, the Chief Justice ofIndia draws a monthly salary of
A-Q.376 The ordinary judges of the Supreme Court, at present, draw a monthly salary of
A-Q.377 The Supreme Court propounded the theory of 'basic structure of the Constitution' in
A-Q.378 The judges of the Supreme Court have to take an oath or affirmation before entering their office, which is conducted by
A-Q.379 A judge of the Supreme Court can resign his office before the completion of his tenure addressing his resignation to
A-Q.380 Who of the following is the executive head of a state?
A-Q.381 The governor of a state is
A-Q.382 Generally, the governor belongs to
A-Q.383 The governor of a state holds office
A-Q.384 As a matter of convention, while appointing the governor of a state, the President consults
A-Q.385 If the governor of a state wishes to relinquish his office before the expiry of his term, he has to address his resignation to
A-Q.386 The salary and allowances of the governor are charged to
A-Q.387 Can a person act as governor of more than one state?
A-Q.388 When a person acts as governor of more than one state his salary is
A-Q.389 Which of the following legislative powers is enjoyed by the governor of a state?
A-Q.390 In the event of the death or resignation of the governor, the duties of his office are discharged by
A-Q.391 The governor of a state can issue ordinances
A-Q.392 the Ordinances issued by the governor are subject to approval by
A-Q.393 the Contingency Fund of the state is operated by
A-Q.394 The governor of a state has to account for all his actions to
A-Q.395 Chairman of the constituent assembly was --------- and ---------- was the chairman of drafting Committee.
A-Q.396 What is the minimum age in years for becoming MP at LS and RS?
A-Q.397 Directive principles of state policies were incorporated in the constitution with a view to
A-Q.398 The eligible voters for selecting directors of a cooperative society are
A-Q.399 Who of the following, are not appointed by the President on the advice of Prime Minister?
A-Q.400 Which one of the following can the President of India declare ?
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