Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

71

The members of the parliamentary committee

A) are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister B) are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker C) are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength D) both (b) and (c)

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The members of the parliamentary committee are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength.

72

The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by

A) any fifty citizens of India B) any fifty members of the Parliament C) any five member of the Electoral College D) any fifty members of the Electoral College

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by any fifty members of the Electoral College.

73

The Parliament can restrict or abrogate by law, fundamental rights with respect to

A) the members of the armed forces B) the forces charged with the maintenance of public order C) the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of int D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict or abrogate the application of the fundamental rights in relation to the armed forces, paramilitary forces, police etc.

74

Preamble enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity - ideals inspired by the

A) Russian Revolution B) Irish Revolution C) French Revolution D) US Constitution

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity as enshrined in the Preamble to the constitution of India have been taken from The French Revolution (1789).

75

The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is

A) one-fourth of the total membership B) one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses C) 50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha D) at least 100 members

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To hold a meeting in Lok Sabha, a minimum 1/10th of the total members of the house must be present. This minimum limit is called Quorum.

76

The Parliament enjoys legislative power over subjects in

A) the union list only B) the concurrent list only C) both union and concurrent list D) all the three lists, viz. union list, state list and the concurrent list

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The Parliament enjoys legislative power over subjects in both union and concurrent list.

77

The power to prorogue the Lok Sabha rests with

A) the speaker B) the president C) the prime minister D) the minister for parliamentary affairs

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Prorogue is the termination of a session of Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha by an order made by the President. According to article 85(2) the Constitution of India, the President may from time to time prorogue the Houses or either House.

78

The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means

A) a single assembly B) an elected legislature C) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber D) parliamentary system of government

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

A bicameral legislature has legislators in two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses. Bicameralism is distinguished from unicameralism, in which all members deliberate and vote as a single group, and from some legislatures that have three or more separate assemblies, chambers, or houses.

79

The position of the president which was undermined by the 42nd amendment was subsequently somewhat retrieved by the

A) 44th amendment B) 45th amendment C) 26th amendment D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The position of the president which was undermined by the 42nd amendment was subsequently somewhat retrieved by the 44th amendment act.

80

The oath of office is administered to the members of state council of ministers by

A) the governor B) the chief minister C) chief justice of the state high court D) speaker of legislative assembly

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The oath of office is administered to the members of state council of ministers by the governor.