Political GK Quiz Questions for Competitive Exams
Which of the following is not a part of parliamentary control over public expenditure?
(A) Public Accounts Committee
(B) Comptroller and Accounts General of India
(C) Estimates Committee
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
What is the nature of the Judiciary in India?
(A) Decentralized
(B) Integrated
(C) Collective
(D) Practical
Correct Answer : B
Which document cannot be issued by the Supreme Court?
(A) Prohibition
(B) Mandate
(C) Prohibition
(D) Mandate
Correct Answer : A
How many High Courts are there in India?
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 18
(D) 21
Correct Answer : D
Who has the right to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court in India?
(A) Parliament of India
(B) Chief Justice of India
(C) President of India
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Which union territory of India has its own High Court?
(A) Chandigarh
(B) Delhi
(C) Pondicherry
(D) Lakshadweep
Correct Answer : B
Is it necessary to place the proclamation of National Emergency before the Parliament for its approval?
(A) within a month
(B) within six months
(C) within a year
(D) within two months
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
A state of emergency refers to a period of governance that can be proclaimed by the President of India during certain situations. National Emergency can be declared on the basis of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. The constitution employs the expression 'proclamation of emergency' to denote an emergency of this type. A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval within one month. It must be approved by both the houses of parliament. Article 352 of the constitution deals with National Emergencies.
How many times has the Financial Emergency been declared in India to date?
(A) 5 times
(B) 3 times
(C) 1 time
(D) Never
Correct Answer : D
Normally in whose consultation the President's rule is imposed in a state?
(A) Directly from the President
(B) Governor of the State
(C) Executive Government
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Which among the following is not a feature of India's foreign policy?
(A) Peace
(B) Friendship
(C) Co-existence
(D) Imperialism
Correct Answer : D