Answer : C
Explanation
Article 340 of the Indian Constitution lays down conditions for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes.
The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to
A - Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.
B - The recommendations made by the Vice President
C - Their role played in political set up of the country
D - Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.
Answer : D
Explanation
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?
A - He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.
B - He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.
Answer : B
Explanation
The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155). A person to be eligible for appointment as Governor should be citizen of India and has complete age of 35 years (Article 157).
Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
According to the Constitution of India, the Annual Financial Statement is placed by the President before both the Houses of Parliament.
Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the
Answer : C
Explanation
The Inter-State Council is a non-permanent constitutional body set up by a presidential order on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India. The body was formed by a presidential order dated 28 May 1990 on recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is
Answer : A
Explanation
Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral state legislature; the lower house being the State Legislative Assembly. Its establishment is defined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.
If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called
Answer : A
Explanation
A monarchy is a country that is ruled by a monarch, and monarchy is this system or form of government. A monarch, such as a king or queen, rules a kingdom or empire. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution. But in an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power.
When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ?
A - When no political oarty enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha
Answer : A
Explanation
The President can act on his discretion (that is, without the advice of the ministers) in the appointment of Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha or when the Prime Minister in office dies suddenly and there is no obvious successor.
A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of:
Answer : D
Explanation
Article 75 of the Constitution of India specifies the manner in which the Union Ministers are appointed.
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ?
Answer : A
Explanation
The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available..
The Union Council of Ministers consists of:
A - Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
Answer : A
Explanation
The Union Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head are the real executive as provided under Article 74 of the Constitution of India.
In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of
Answer : C
Explanation
Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that "There shall be a Vice President of India." The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
Who was the first Prime Minister of India ?
Answer : A
Explanation
The first was Jawaharlal Nehru of the Indian National Congress party, who was sworn in on 15 August 1947, when India gained independence from the British Raj. Serving until his death in May 1964, Nehru remains India's longest-serving prime minister.
The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the
Answer : A
Explanation
The Governors and Lieutenant Governors/Administrators of the states and union territories of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. Governors exist in the states while lieutenant governors exist in union territories and in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by
Answer : A
Explanation
Article 61 of the Constitution of India provides the process of impeachment of the President on the ground of violation of the Constitution.
The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
Answer : C
Explanation
The Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu was an Indian Independence activist and poet. She has served as the president of Indian National Congress.
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
Article 75 of the Indian constitution states that prime minister of India shall be appointed by the president.
Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections.
The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the
A - Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament
B - Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
C - Minority of members of the Lower House
D - Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament
Answer : D
Explanation
Article 74(1) of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head to aid and advise the President, who shall exercise his/her functions in accordance to the advice.