1. A welfare state performs
A. only welfare functions B. only protective functions
C. both protective and welfare functions D. either protective or welfare function
2. Which of the following Articles empowers the High Court to issue writs for the enforcement
of Fundamental Rights?
A. Article 225 B. Article 226 C. Article 227 D. Article 228
3. The Government of India Act, 1935, envisaged the introduction of
A. dyarchical form of government B. federal form of government
C. republican form of government D. unitary form of government
4. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in
public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and other minority communities?
A. Article 15 B. Article 16 C. Article 22 D. Article 27
5. All of the following statements in regard to the office of the Vice-President of India are
correct, except.......
A. a person seeking election to this office must be at least 35 years of age
B. the electoral college for election to this office consists of the elected members of both
the Houses of Parliament and the person so elected holds office for a term of six years
C. in the event of death of the President, he can hold that office for a period not exceeding
six months
D. the incumbent of this office is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
6. The Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, who is the Chief of its Secretariat, is
A. appointed by the Speaker B. appointed by the President
C. elected by lok Sabha D. elected by both the Houses of Parliament
7. Who presides over Lok Sabha if neither the speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available?
A. A member chosen by the Council of Ministers
B. The senior-most member of Lok Sabha
C. A member nominated by the President
D. A member of the Panel of Chairmen announced by the Speaker
8. The Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not involve
A. civil cases B. criminal cases
C. disputes arising out of pre-constitution treaties and agreements
D. cases involving interpretation of the Constitution
9. Article 19 of our Constitution forms the core of the Chapter on Fundamental Rights. The
number of categories of freedoms that an Indian citizen shall have is
A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9
10. The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’inscribed in Devanagari script below the abacus of the State
Emblem of India are taken from
A. Mundaka Upanishad B. Katha Upanishad
C. Sama Veda D. Yajur Veda
11. The Residuary Powers (i.e. those relating to subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists
included in the VII Schedule) are, according to our Constitution, vested in the
A. President of India B. Union Parliament C. State Legislature D. Supreme Court
12. Which of the following writs can be issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to an
inferior court forbidding the latter to continue proceedings therein in excess of its jurisdiction?
A. Certiorari B. Mandamus C. Prohibition D. Quo Warranto
13. In which of the following cases is a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament not necessary?
A. A Bill has been pending with one House for more than six months after it was passed by
the other
B. A Bill to amend the Constitution
C. Both Houses disagree on the amendments to be made in Bill
D. A Bill is passed by one House and is rejected by the other
14. ‘Closure’ in parliamentary terminology means
A. the end of a session of Parliament
B. refusal of the Government to show important documents to members of the Opposition
C. suspension of debate at the end of a day’s sitting of legislature
D. a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be stopped
15. The vesting of Residuary Powers under our Constitution in the Union, instead of the State
Legislatures, follows the precedent of the
A. Canadian Constitution B. Irish Constitution
C. Australian Constitution D. Constitution of the USA
16. The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three Lists
are mentioned as Residuary Powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine
finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category?
A. Lok Sabha only B. Judiciary only C. Rajya Sabha only D. Parliament
17. Both the Union and the States derive their authority from the Constitution of India which
divides, as between them, all of the following powers, except
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Financial
18. In accordance with the provision of our Constitution, new all India Services can be created
only by the
A. Parliament
B. Process of amendment of the Constitution
C. Union Government in consultation with the U.P.S.C.
D. President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
19. For how long can the President’s rule in a State be imposed initially?
A. One year B. Six months C. Two years D. Three months
20. Which of the following Acts of British Parliament envisaged for the first time a closer
association of Indians with the administration?
A. Indian Councils Act, 1861 B. Indian Councils Act, 1892
C. Indian Councils Act, 1909 D. Government of India Act, 1919
21. In which of the following situations can the President promulgate an Ordinance?
A. There is disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill
B. Both Houses have refused to pass a Bill sponsored by Government with the previous
sanction of the President
C. A Bill has been pending in Parliament for a long period
D. Parliament is not in session
22. The High Courts at Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai were established under the
A. Indian High Courts Act, 1861 B. Indian High Courts Act, 1865
C. Indian High Courts Act, 1911 D. Government of India Act, 1919
23. Who can recommend abolition of creation of the Legislative Council in a State?
A. Governor of the State B. Advocate-General of the State
C. Legislative Assembly of the State D. The State Council of Ministers
24. The purpose of the Ilbert Bill was
A. to take away the right of the native magistrates to try Europeans and Englishmen
B. to take away the right of the European magistrates to try Indians
C. to remove an anomaly in the Criminal Procedure Code of 1873, according to which no
magistrate or sessions judge could try a European or British subject unless he was him
self of European birth.
D. None of the above
25. The Constitution of India borrowed the concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy
from the Constitution of
A. Ireland B. USA C. UK D. Canada
26. The term of which of the following Lok Sabhas was extended beyond the normal period of
five years laid down in the Constitution?
A. Fourth Lok Sabha B. Fifth Lok Sabha C. Sixth Lok Sabha D. Seventh Lok Sabha
27. The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Suprement Court and/or a
High Court is
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
28. In a particular case, the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is sent back by the
President for reconsideration. If the Council of Ministers adhere to their earlier advice, the
President
A. can ask for reconsideration of the advice once more
B. can ask for reconsideration of the advice any number of times
C. has no option but to accept such advice
D. must seek the advice of the Supreme Court before rejecting the advice
29. The Rule of Law means
A. existence of written rules to regulate the conduct of government officials
B. that no person can be punished unless his guilt is established by the fair trial
C. that the power to make laws vests in the elected representatives of the people
D. independence of the Judiciary
30. As per Article 100(3), the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament is
A. one-fourth of the total number of members of that House
B. one-fifth of the total number of members of that House
C. one-tenth of the total number of members of that House
D. one-third of the total number of members of that House
31. Originally it was laid down in the Constitution that English shall continue to be used for all
the official purposes of the Union for a period of
A. 15 years B. 20 years C. 25 years D. 30 years
32. Which of the following Directive Principles is a socialistic principle?
A. Equal pay for equal work to all B. Protection of the health of workers
C. Prevention of concentration of wealth and the means of production
D. All of the above
33. Which of the following Articles of Constitution cannot be amended by a simple majority in
both the Houses of Parliament?
A. Article 2 B. Article 3 C. Article 4 D. Article 15
34. Disagreement between the two Houses of Indian Parliament is finally resolved through
A. a joint session of the two Houses
B. mediatory efforts by the presiding officers of the two Houses
C. a joint committee of the two Houses for the purpose
D. mediation by the President
35. Which of the following is not a statutory body?
A. Election Commission B. Finance Commission
C. Planning Commission D. Union Public Service Commission
36. To whom-does the Public Accounts Committee submit is report?
A. Chairman of Rajya Sabha B. President of India
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha D. Union Finance Minister
37. A person who is arrested and detained in police custody has to be produced before the
nearest magistrate
A. immediately after arrest B. within 12 hours
C. within 24 hours D. within 48 hours
38. The sovereign power under the Indian Constitution rests with the
A. Judiciary B. President C. People of India D. Parliament
39. The President is empowered to establish an Inter-State Council if at any time it appears to
him that the public interests would be served thereby. Which of the following has not been
so far set up?
A. Central Council of Health B. Inter State Commerce Council
C. Central Council of Local Self-Government C. Transport Development Council
40. The Council of Ministers in India remains in office till it enjoys the support of the
A. majority of the members of Rajya Sabha
B. majority of the members of Lok Sabha
C. minority of the members of Rajya Sabha
D. minority of the members of Lok Sabha
41. Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution clearly has laid down that the
President of India is bound to accept the advice given by the Council of Ministers?
A. Twenty-fourth Amendment
B. Twenty-fifth Amendment
C. Forty-first Amendment
D. Forty-second Amendment
42. Which one of the following has provided for the Instrument of Instuctions?
A. The Indian Councils Act, 1892 B. The Government of India Act, 1935
C. Lord Rippon’s Resolution of 1882 D. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
43. Which of the following immunities is available to the Governor?
A. No criminal suit can be filed against the Governor
B. No civil suit can be filed against the Governor
C. He cannot be arrested D. All of the above
44. Financial allocation for Education was made for the first time by the Charter Act of
A. 1833 B. 1813 C. 1793 D. 1773
45. In India, a tax on agricultural incomes can be levied by
A. both the Central and State Governments
B. neither the Central nor the State Governments
C. only the State Governments D. only the Central Government
46. The reference to Hindus in Article 25 of the Constitution does not include
A. Parsees B. Sikhs C. Jains D. Buddhists
47. Which of the following writs can be issued by a High Court to direct a public official or the
government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional?
A. Certiorari B. Prohibition C. Quo Warranto D. Mandamus
48. The proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 was made by the President for the first
time in
A. 1960 B. 1962 C. 1965 D. 1971
49. A proclamation of Emergency, unless it is approved by resolutions of both the Houses of
Parliament, will cease to be in operations within
A. one month from the date of its proclamation
B. two months from the date of its proclamation
C. three months from the date of its proclamation
D. six months from the date of its proclamation
50. The proclamation of Emergency by the President on the ground of internal disturbance was
made for the first time in
A. 1962 B. 1965 C. 1975 D. 1976
51. At the end of 2000, the Union of India comprised
A. 25 States and 8 Union Territories B. 28 States and 7 Union Territories
C. 26 States and 7 Union Territories D. 26 States and 8 Union Territories
52. The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands was changed to Lakshadweep
by an Act of Parliament in
A. 1970 B. 1971 C. 1972 D. 1973
53. Which of the following are the Financial Committees of Parliament in India?
1. Public Accounts Committee
2. Estimates Committee
3. Committee on Public Undertakings
A. 1 and 3 B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
54. Which of the following are the circumstances under which an elected member of Parliament
may be disqualified on the ground of defection?
1. If the voluntarily gives up his membership of a political party
2. If he votes or abstain from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party
without prior permission of the political party
3. If he speaks against the political party
4. If he joins a political party other than the party on whose ticket he contested and got
elected
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1, 2 and 4 C. 1, 3 and 4 D. 2, 3 and 4
55. The Right to Property was excluded from the Fundamental Rights during the tenure of the
Government headed by
A. Charan Singh B. Morarji Desai C. Indira Gandhi D. Rajiv Gandhi
56. The first Official Language Commission, as required under Article 344 of the Constitution,
was constituted by the President in
A. 1950 with K.M. Munshi as its Chairman B. 1955 with B.G. Kher as its Chairman
C. 1960 with M.C. Chhagla as its Chairman D. 1965 with Humayun Kabir as its Chairman
57. Which authority should an Indian citizen approach for securing his fundamental right of
personal freedom guaranteed by the Constitution?
A. The President of India B. The Governor of a State
C. The Speaker of Lok Sabha D. The Supreme Court or a High Court
58. The system of Proportional Representation is used in the election of the
A. President of India B. Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Members of Lok Sabha D. None of the above
59. The constitution of Indian Parliament, as mentioned in the Constitution are the
A. President, Lok Sabha and the Council of Ministers B. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C. President, Vice-president and the two Houses of Parliament
D. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
60. Which of the following reasons compelled the framers of the Indian Constitution to provide
for a strong Centre in India?
A. To check the centrifugal forces
B. Widespread communal riots in India at the time of Partition
C. Uniform development and progress of the country as a whole
D. To, solve refugee problem, food problem, problem of law and order, etc., which existed at
the time of Independence
61. In which year did the British Government announce for the first time Dominion Status as the
goal of Indian political developments?
A. 1922 B. 1929 C. 1932 D. 1935
62. Which one of the following is not a correct statement in relation to the provisions of the
Indian Constitution?
A. No person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of law in force at the
time of commission
B. No person shall be denied bail
C. No person shall be punished for the same offence more than once
D. No person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
63. Under the Directive principles of State Policy, the State shall endeavour to provide for free
and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of
A. 10 years B. 12 years C. 14 years D. 16 years
64. An ordinace promulgated by the President of India remains valid unless approved by the
Parliament after the reassembly of Parliament for a maximum period of
A. Two weeks B. Four weeks C. Six weeks D. Eight weeks
65. The maximum strength of the House of the People or Lok Sabha as envisaged by the
Constitution now is
A. 530 B. 545 C. 552 D. 554
66. Under which Article of the Constitution, can Parliament amend the constitution?
A. Article 350 B. Article 368 C. Article 374 D. Article 395
67. What is the maximum number of member of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha)?
A. 240 B. 245 C. 250 D. 255
68. The first attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in the governance of
India was made through
A. Indian Councils Act, 1861
B. Indian Councils Act, 1892
C. Indian Councils Act, 1909
D. Government of India Act, 1919
69. “Social Security and Social Insurance” is a subject included in the
A. Concurrent List of Powers B. Residuary Powers
C. State List of Powers D. Union List of Powers
70. Among the Fundamental Duties listed in Article 51A of the Constitution, which one of the
following occurs?
A. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
B. To protect the Harijans and other depressed classes
C. To promote the use of Hindi as the national language
D. Not to accept or offer dowry at the time of marriage
71. The President of India may resign his office by writing under his hand a letter of resignation
addressed to the
A. Vice-President
B. Chief Justice of India who administer the oath of office to him
C. Prime Minister D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
72. Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of the Union Parliament?
A. President B. Vice-President
C. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
73. A sound two-party system means
A. that both have been functioning for a considerable period
B. that both have clear cut ideologies but their differences are marginal
C. that the third party, if any, is only nominal
D. the two parties which are mentioned in the Constitution
74. Who appoints a judge of a High Court in India?
A. Chief Justice of India B. Chief Justice of the High Court Concerned
C. Governor of the State in which the High Court is located
D. President of India
75. A Money Bill must be returned by the Rajya Sabha with its recommendations to the Lok
Sabha within a period not exceeding
A. 7 days B. 10 days C. 14 days D. 30 days
76. The maximum permissible interval between two sessions of Parliament as prescribed in our
Constitution is
A. Three months B. Six months C. Nine months D. One year
77. Disagreement between the two Houses of Indian Parliament is finally resolved through
A. Mediation by the President
B. A joint committee of the two Houses for the purpose
C. A joint session of the two Houses
D. Mediatory efforts by the presiding officers of the two Houses
78. The Constitution of India can be best described as
A. Purely federal B. Purely unitary
C. Partly federal and partly unitary D. None of these is correct
79. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is also available to a foreigner on the soil of
India?
A. Equality of opportunity in the matter of public employment
B. Freedom of movement, residence and profession
C. Protection from discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caster or sex
D. Protection of life and personal liberty against action without authority of law
80. The Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right from
A. 1975 B. 1976 C. 1978 D. 1979
81. The Constitution empowers the President to nominate upto two members to the Lok Sabha
from among the
A. Anglo-Indians B. Buddhists C. Indian Christians D. Parsees
82. How many persons are required to be nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14
83. Which of the following emergencies had been declared the maximum number of times in
India?
A. Emergency under Article 352 due to external aggression
B. Emergency under Article 352 due to internal disturbances
C. Financial emergency under Article 360
D. Emergency under Article 356 due to breakdown of constitutional machinery in a state
84. What is contained in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?
A. Forms of oath or affirmation
B. Provisions regarding disqualification on grounds of defection
C. Items on which Panchayats shall have powers and authority to function as institutions of
self-government
D. Items on which Municipalities shall have powers and authority to function as institutions
of self-government
85. For raising a half-an-hour discussion in a House of Parliament the notice in writing has to be
given to the
A. Presiding Officer of the House
B. Secretary General of the House
C. Secretary of Department of Parliamentary Affairs
D. Minister concerned
86. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
A. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar B. G.V.Mavalankar
C. Dr. S.Radhakrishnan D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
87. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee that drafted the Constitution?
A. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad D. Dr. S.Radhakrishnan
88. The Constitution of India was passed by the Constituent Assembly on
A. 17th October, 1949 B. 14th November, 1949
C. 26th November, 1949 D. 26th January, 1950
89. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
A. Chief Justice of India B. Union Law Minister
C. Prime Minister D. President
90. Which of the following rights of citizens of India is justiciable and can be enforced through
a court of law?
A. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
B. Right to adequate means of livelihood
C. Right to equal opportunity for justice and free legal aid
D. Right of children to fee and compulsory education
91. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of
A. Elected members of Legislative Assemblies of States
B. Elected members of two Houses of Parliament
C. Both A and B above
D. All members of Legislative Assemblies and two Houses of Parliament
92. An individual who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a
member of the Council of Ministers, but he has to become a member of either House within
a period of
A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 9 months D. one year
93. Which of the following conditions safeguard liberty?
I. A written Constitution
II. Eternal Vigilence
III. Bill of Fundamental Rights
IV. Independence of Judiciary
A. I, II and III B. II, III and IV C. I, III and IV D. I, II and IV
94. In 1938, who among the following definitely formulated his demand for a Constituent Assembly
elected on the basis of adult franchise?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. C.R.Das C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Subhas Chandra Bose
95. The Preamble to our Constitution includes all the following except
A. Adult franchise B. Equality of Status C. Fraternity D. Justice
96. The number of members of the Constituent Assembly representing the princely Indian States was
A. 60 B. 70 C. 80 D. 90
97. Which of the following provinces had the largest number of members in the Constituent
Assembly?
A. Bihar B. Bombay C. Madras D. United Provinces
98. For the philosophy underlying our Constitution, the historic ‘Objectives Resolution’ was
moved in the Constituent Assembly by
A. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Dr.Rajendra Prasad D. Dr.S.Radhakrishnan
99. The Constitution as passed by the Constituent Assembly came into force on
A. 17th October, 1949 B. 14th November, 1949
C. 26th November, 1949 D. 26th January, 1950
100. Which of the following features make our Constitution Unitary?
A. Emergency Powers of the Centre
B. Imposing of President’s Rule in a State
C. Residuary Powers with the Union Parliament
D. Union Government’s power to issue directions to the State governments
ANSWERS
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. A 35. C 36. C 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. B 41. D 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. B 50. C 51. B 52. D 53. D 54. D 55. B 56. B 57. D 58. A 59. D 60. C 61. B 62. B 63. C 64. C 65. C 66. B 67. C 68. C 69. A 70. A 71. A 72. D 73. B 74. D 75. C 76. B 77. C 78. C 79. D 80. D 81. A 82. C 83. D 84. C 85. B 86. D 87. A 88. C 89. D 90. A 91. C 92. B 93. B 94. A 95. A 96. B 97. D 98. B 99. D 100. D
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