Indian Polity and Constitution GK Questions
Dyarchy system was introduced at the center by which of the following activities?
(A) 1909
(B) 1919
(C) 1935
(D) 1947
Correct Answer : C
In which part of the Constitution of India the Fundamental Duties are enshrined?
(A) Part - V
(B) Part - II
(C) Part - IV A
(D) Part - VI
Correct Answer : C
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by
(A) elected members of the legislative assembly
(B) elected members of the legislative council
(C) the people
(D) Lok Sabha
Correct Answer : A
The members of the panchayat are
(A) nominated by local self-government minister of the state
(B) nominated by the block development organization
(C) nominated by the district officer
(D) the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
Correct Answer : D
The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers
(A) at all times
(B) only during national emergency
(C) during national emergency as well as constitutional emergency as well in a state
(D) None of the above
Correct Answer : A
The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
(A) 6 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 4 years
(D) 5 years
Correct Answer : D
The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
(A) High courts
(B) Election Commission
(C) Parliament
(D) Supreme Court
Correct Answer : A
The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because
(A) it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution
(B) the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution
(C) it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution
(D) All of the above
Correct Answer : D
The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a High Court is
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 3
(D) 4
Correct Answer : A
The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is
(A) 18 years
(B) 35 years
(C) 25 years
(D) 21 years
Correct Answer : C