SSC CGL 2015:- Indian Polity

 Quiz on Indian Constitution

1. Assertion (A): No criminal proceedings can be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his tenure of office.
Reason (R): There is a provision under the Constitution of India for such protection to the Governor of a State.
Codes:

a)  Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

b)  Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

c)  A is true but R is false

d)  A is false but R is true

2. Consider the following statements:
A municipal corporation’s income (revenue) is derived from:
1. Local taxes
2. Grants from State Government
3. Income from remunerative enterprises
4. Tax sharing between State Government and the Municipal Corporation concerned
Which of these statements are correct?

a)  1,2 and 4

b)  1,2 and 3

c)  2, 3 and 4

d)  1,2, 3 and 4

3. According to the Constitution of India, a New All-India Service can be created if:

a) The Parliament of India enacts a law by a special majority prescribed under Article 312 of the Constitution

b)  The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-third majority of its members present and voting and an absolute majority of the whole House

c)  The President of India so desires and issues a proclamation to that effect

d)  The State Governments initiate such a proposal

4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I (Name of the Writ)
A. Mandamus
B. Prohibition
C. Certiorari
D. Quo-Warranto
List-II (Issued For)
1. To quash the order of the tribunal
2. To command a person to perform his legal duty
3. Safeguarding against the usurpation of public offices
4. Forbidding the inferior court in excess of its jurisdiction
Codes:
A B C D

a)  3 4 1 2

b)  3 1 4” 2

c)  2 4 1 3

d)  2 1 4 3

 
5. Consider the following statements:
1. The First Finance Commission was constituted in 1
2. The Finance Commission recommends the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. The Finance Commission recommends the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be divided between them.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

a)   1,2 and 3

b) 1 and 2, only

c)  2 and 3, only

d) 1 and 3, only

6. Provisions of the Constitution relating to the formation of new States can be amended by:
a) Two-third majority of the members present and voting in each House of the Parliament provided they also constitute majority of the total membership in each house.

b)   A Parliamentary resolution which should be ratified by a majority of State legislatures.

c)  A simple majority in each House of Parliament

d)  A three-fourth majority in each House of Parliament

7. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee of which the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is one of the members.
2. The Headquarters of the Central Information Commission is at Bengaluru.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)  Only 1

b)  Only 2

c)  Both 1 and 2

d)  Neither 1 nor 2

8. Which one of the following Prime Ministers did not head a minority government?

a)  I.K. Gujaral

b)  V.P. Singh

c)  Chandrashekhar

d)  Morarji Desai

9. Which of the following are the advantages of the 73rd amendment to the Constitution of India?
1. Constitutional protection to panchayats
2. Holding of panchayat elections at regular intervals
3. Reservation of seats for SCs and STs
4. Reservation of seats for Backward Classes
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a)  1,2 and 4

b)  1,3 and 4

c)  2, 3 and 4

d)  1,2 and 3

10. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to legislate on a matter of the State List in the national interest?

a)  Article 115

b)  Article 183

c)  Article 221

d)  Article 249

11. Statement I: Adjournment is a short recess within the session of the Parliament ordered by the Presiding Officer of the House.
Statement II: When the Presiding Officer adjourns the House without fixing any date or time of the next meeting of the House, it is known as adjournment sine die.
Codes:

a)  Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

b)  Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

c)  Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

d)  Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

12. Consider the following statements associated with Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A of the Constitution. It shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
1. To owe allegiance to the nation and to uphold and protect the sovereignty and security of India
2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
3. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
Which of the above statements are correct?

a)  1,2 and 3

b)  2 and 3

c)  1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

13. The creation of the office of the Lokpal was first recommended by the:

a)  National Police Commission

b)  States Reorganisation Commission

c)  Administrative Reforms Commission

d)  Inter-State Council

14. Consider the following statements about the Attorney-General of India:
1. He is appointed by the President of India.
2. He has the right to take part in the proceedings of the Parliament.
3. He has the right of audience in all courts in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

a)  1 and 2

b)  1 and 3

c)  2 and 3

d) 1,2 and 3

15. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

a)  Equality before law : Guaranteed to both citizens and non-citizens

b)  Altering the name of a state : Power of a state legislature

c)   Creating a new state : Power of Parliament

d)  Equality of opportunity : Guaranteed only to Indian citizens

 

Answer:

1. a

2. d

3. a

4. c

5. c

6. c

7. a

8. d

9. d

10. d

11. b

12. b

13. b

14. d

15. b