11
The Crown took the Government of India into its own hands by
A)
Charter Act, 1833
B)
Government of India Act, 1858
C)
Indian Council Act, 1861
D)
Government of India Act, 1935
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
12
When the Supreme Court sits to determine any question involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution or for tendering its advice, the minimum number of judges to constitute the Bench should be
A)
3
B)
5
C)
7
D)
13
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
13
The jurisdiction of Supreme Court to hear an appeal by special leave is very wide. State in which of the following cases, no appeal even by special leave lies to the Supreme Court
A)
From any judgment, decree or order of any court or tribunal in a civil matter
B)
From any determination, order or sentence of a court in a criminal matter
C)
From any order or judgment of judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal
D)
From an order of a tribunal constituted by or under any law relating to armed forces
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
14
For approval or extension of emergency under Article 352 it is required that there should be
A)
Resolution by both Houses of Parliament by a majority of total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting
B)
Resolution by both Houses of Parliament by a simple majority of members present and voting
C)
Resolution by both Houses of Parliament by a majority of total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting and ratification by not less than one-half of the States
D)
Resolution by both Houses of Parliament by a majority of total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than three-fourth of members present and voting
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
15
In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court introduced the present collegiums system of appointment and transfer of Judges?
A)
S. P. Gupta's case
B)
SC Advocates on Record Association v. Union of India
C)
Re-Presidential Reference 1999
D)
S. R. Bommai's case
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
16
Who among the following got the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?
A)
Dr. Zakir Hussain
B)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C)
V. V. Girl
D)
S. Radhakrishnan
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
17
In which of the following Lists of Indian Constitution is the subject of 'social security and social insurance' included
A)
Union List
B)
State List
C)
Concurrent List
D)
Residuary powers
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
18
The protection and improvement of environment including forests and wildlife of the country are in
A)
Directive Principles
B)
Fundamental Duties
C)
National Policy
D)
Both Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
19
The President of India has power to make special address of both the Houses of Parliament under which Article of Indian Constitution?
A)
Article 85
B)
Article 86
C)
Article 87
D)
Article 88
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
20
Which of the following is incorrect
A)
Prorogation of the House has the effect of wiping out the pending business
B)
Adjournment of the House does not affect the pending business and the same may be taken up in the next sitting
C)
The power of summoning and prorogation of the House is vested in the President, though it is exercised on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
D)
Dissolution of Lok Sabha means that pending business is wiped out
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
