Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

81

The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its

A) advisory jurisdiction B) appellate jurisdiction C) original jurisdiction D) constitutional jurisdiction

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

In common law legal systems original jurisdiction of a court is the power to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, when a higher court has the power to review a lower court's decision.

82

The members of Lok Sabha are

A) directly elected by the people B) indirectly elected C) nominated D) partly elected and partly nominated

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of the adult suffrage.

The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 552, which is made up by election of upto 530 members to represent the States, upto 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the Hon'ble President, if, in his/her opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House. The total elective membership is distributed among the States in such a way that the ratio between the number of seats allotted to each State and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same for all States.

83

The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list

A) if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of B) if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject C) for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers D) All the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of, if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject and for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers.

84

The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the

A) The Chief justice of India B) The President C) The Chief justice of high court D) The Speaker of legislative assembly

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

It is the Chief Justice of concerned State High Court who administers the oath of office to the Governor.

85

The members of Parliament can express themselves in the House in

A) English only B) Hindi only C) English or Hindi D) English, Hindi or mother tongue

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The members of Parliament can express themselves in the House in English, Hindi or mother tongue.

86

The nature of the anti-imperialist struggle was

A) always peaceful and constitutional B) initially constitutional and by large non-violent C) based on continuous armed resistance D) largely supported by foreign powers

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The nature of the anti-imperialist struggle was initially constitutional and by large non-violent.

87

The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counterpart in Britain because

A) India is the biggest democracy B) India has adopted the federal system C) India has a written constitution D) his office enjoys constitutional basis

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counterpart in Britain because his office enjoys constitutional basis.

88

The members of the committees of Parliament are

A) nominated by the leaders of the various parties in the Parliament B) nominated by the prime minister C) appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst persons who are not members of Parliam D) appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The members of the committees of Parliament are appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members.

89

The parliament can legislate on the subject in the state list

A) if the President issues an order authorizing it to do so B) if the Supreme Court of India gives authority to the Parliament of India in this regard C) if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the nat D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

According to Article 249 of Constitution of India, when a resolution is passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-thirds majority making it lawful for the Parliament to legislate on a subject mentioned in the State List in national interest.

90

The national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947 and was presented to the nation at the midnight session of the Assembly on 14th August 1947 on behalf of

A) the minorities of India B) the National Integration Council C) the women of India D) the people of India

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on the 22nd July, 1947 and presented to the Nation on behalf of the women of India at the mid-night session of the assembly on August 14, 1947.