29. The Attorney General of India can attend the proceedings of:
- A. Lok Sabha
- B. Rajya Sabha
- C. Both Houses of Parliament
- D. Supreme Court
Answer: C. Both Houses of Parliament
30. The term 'Zero Hour' in the Indian Parliament refers to:
- A. The time before the Parliament session begins
- B. The hour immediately following the Question Hour
- C. The last hour of the Parliament session
- D. The hour allocated for private member bills
Answer: B. The hour immediately following the Question Hour
31. The Sarkaria Commission Report primarily dealt with:
- A. Electoral reforms
- B. Centre-State relations
- C. Judicial reforms
- D. Administrative reforms
Answer: B. Centre-State relations
32. Which constitutional amendment introduced the system of judicial review in India?
- A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
- B. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
- C. 24th Amendment Act, 1971
- D. 39th Amendment Act, 1975
Answer: C. 24th Amendment Act, 1971
33. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and removal of the Governor of a State?
- A. Article 152
- B. Article 154
- C. Article 155
- D. Article 161
Answer: C. Article 155
34. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
- A. 15th August 1947
- B. 26th November 1949
- C. 26th January 1950
- D. 15th August 1950
Answer: B. 26th November 1949
35. Which committee recommended the creation of the Election Commission of India?
- A. Dinesh Goswami Committee
- B. Venkatachaliah Committee
- C. Balwantrai Mehta Committee
- D. Shah Commission
Answer: C. Balwantrai Mehta Committee
36. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for amendment of the Constitution?
- A. Article 368
- B. Article 370
- C. Article 371
- D. Article 372
Answer: A. Article 368
37. The Vice President of India is elected by:
- A. Direct election by the people
- B. Members of both Houses of Parliament
- C. Members of State Legislative Assemblies
- D. Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament
Answer: D. Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament
38. The 'Right to Education' under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution guarantees free and compulsory education to children aged:
- A. 5-10 years
- B. 6-14 years
- C. 3-8 years
- D. 7-12 years
Answer: B. 6-14 years
39. The concept of 'judicial review' in the Indian Constitution ensures:
- A. Supremacy of the Parliament
- B. Independence of the Judiciary
- C. Protection of Fundamental Rights
- D. Authority of the Executive
Answer: C. Protection of Fundamental Rights
40. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by:
- A. Direct election by the people
- B. Members of Legislative Assemblies
- C. Members of Local Bodies
- D. Members of Lok Sabha
Answer: B. Members of Legislative Assemblies
41. The first general elections in independent India were held in:
- A. 1948
- B. 1950
- C. 1951-52
- D. 1947
Answer: C. 1951-52
42. The Right to Information Act (RTI) was enacted in India in the year:
- A. 2002
- B. 2005
- C. 2010
- D. 2015
Answer: B. 2005
43. The concept of 'welfare state' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its:
- A. Preamble
- B. Fundamental Rights
- C. Directive Principles of State Policy
- D. Ninth Schedule
Answer: C. Directive Principles of State Policy
44. The President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of:
- A. Prime Minister
- B. Chief Justice of India
- C. Council of Ministers
- D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: A. Prime Minister
45. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
- A. Prime Minister
- B. Chief Justice of India
- C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
- D. Vice President
Answer: B. Chief Justice of India
46. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the languages recognized by the Constitution?
- A. First Schedule
- B. Fifth Schedule
- C. Eighth Schedule
- D. Tenth Schedule
Answer: C. Eighth Schedule
47. The 'Doctrine of Basic Structure' of the Constitution was established by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
- A. Kesavananda Bharati case
- B. Golaknath case
- C. Keshavananda Bharati case
- D. Indira Gandhi case
Answer: A. Kesavananda Bharati case
48. Which amendment of the Indian Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
- A. 61st Amendment Act, 1989
- B. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
- C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
- D. 95th Amendment Act, 2010
Answer: C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
49. The power to amend the Constitution of India is vested in:
- A. Parliament
- B. President
- C. Supreme Court
- D. Prime Minister
Answer: A. Parliament
50. The concept of 'Rule of Law' in the Indian Constitution is derived from:
- A. Magna Carta
- B. Constitution of the United States
- C. Constitution of Ireland
- D. Constitution of Australia
Answer: A. Magna Carta
51. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was replaced by which constitutional body?
- A. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- B. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
- C. National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
- D. National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
Answer: C. National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
52. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and tenure of the Attorney General of India?
- A. Article 75
- B. Article 76
- C. Article 77
- D. Article 78
Answer: B. Article 76
53. The term 'Vote on Account' refers to:
- A. Approval of annual budget by Parliament
- B. Approval of interim budget by President
- C. Provisional approval of funds for a limited period
- D. None of the above
Answer: C. Provisional approval of funds for a limited period
54. The first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state was:
- A. Jayalalithaa
- B. Sucheta Kriplani
- C. Indira Gandhi
- D. Mamata Banerjee
Answer: B. Sucheta Kriplani
55. Which constitutional amendment established the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?
- A. 99th Amendment Act, 2014
- B. 101st Amendment Act, 2016
- C. 124th Amendment Act, 2019
- D. 120th Amendment Act, 2018
Answer: A. 99th Amendment Act, 2014
56. Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
- A. President
- B. Governor
- C. Chief Minister
- D. Prime Minister
Answer: B. Governor
57. Which committee recommended the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
- A. Santhanam Committee
- B. Balwantrai Mehta Committee
- C. Dinesh Goswami Committee
- D. Sarkaria Commission
Answer: A. Santhanam Committee
58. The doctrine of 'Doctrine of Pleasure' applies to the tenure of which constitutional office?
- A. Governor
- B. Chief Justice of India
- C. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
- D. Attorney General of India
Answer: A. Governor
59. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Gram Panchayats?
- A. Article 40
- B. Article 243
- C. Article 243A
- D. Article 244
Answer: C. Article 243A
60. The system of Judicial Review in India ensures that:
- A. Judiciary can review laws passed by Parliament
- B. Parliament can review judgments of the Supreme Court
- C. Executive can review decisions of the Judiciary
- D. None of the above
Answer: A. Judiciary can review laws passed by Parliament
61. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of:
- A. United States of America
- B. United Kingdom
- C. Ireland
- D. Canada
Answer: C. Ireland
62. The minimum age required to become the President of India is:
- A. 30 years
- B. 35 years
- C. 40 years
- D. 25 years
Answer: B. 35 years
63. The power to impose Article 356 (President's Rule) in a state lies with:
- A. Chief Minister
- B. Governor
- C. President
- D. Prime Minister
Answer: C. President
64. The provision for 'Fundamental Duties' of citizens was added to the Indian Constitution by which amendment?
- A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
- B. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
- C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
- D. 97th Amendment Act, 2011
Answer: A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
65. The term of office of a Member of Rajya Sabha is:
- A. 4 years
- B. 5 years
- C. 6 years
- D. 7 years
Answer: C. 6 years
66. The Parliament of India consists of:
- A. President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
- B. Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
- C. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- D. Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
Answer: C. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
67. Who among the following has the power to remove the Vice President of India before the expiry of his term?
- A. President
- B. Prime Minister
- C. Lok Sabha
- D. Rajya Sabha
Answer: A. President
68. The term 'quorum' refers to the minimum number of members required to be present to transact business in:
- A. Lok Sabha
- B. Rajya Sabha
- C. State Legislative Assembly
- D. Both A and B
Answer: D. Both A and B