Indian Polity mcqs#1

1. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:

1.Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.

2.It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programs and schemes throughout the country.

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

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2. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces

(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League

(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters

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3. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?

(a) State Forest Department

(b) District Collector/Deputy Commissioner

(c) Tahsildar /Block Development Officer / Mandai Revenue Officer

(d) Gram Sabha

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4. ‘Economic Justice’ the objectives of Constitution has been as one of the Indian provided in

(a) the Preamble and Fundamental Rights

(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy

(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) None of the above

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5. Consider the following statements

1.An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.

2.If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.

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

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6. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

(a) Fundamental Rights

(b) Fundamental Duties

(c) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

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7. Consider the following statements:

1.The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.

2.The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.

3.The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Legislation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) only 1

(b) only 2 and 3

(c) only 1 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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8. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1.Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.

2.Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.

3.The Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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9. Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

(d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

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10. Consider the following statements:Attorney General of India can

1.take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha

2.be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha

speak in the Lok Sabha

3.vote in the Lok Sabha

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3 only

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