Polity : Mock Papers

Mock Question Paper 5

Q1. The idea of the Constitution of India was first of all given by

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Shri M.N. Roy

See Answer

Q2. The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in

A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Lahore
D. New Delhi

See Answer

Q3. The state of Bombay was bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat on May 1, in the year

A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1962
D. 1960

See Answer

Q4. Which of the following Union Territories attained statehood in February, 1987?

A. Goa
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Pondicherry
D. Daman and Diu

See Answer

Q5. Chairman of Constitution Drafting Committee at the time of independence was

A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. S Radhakrishnan
C. J.L. Nehru
D. Sardar Patel

See Answer

Q6. The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the Constitution of

A. USA
B. Canada
C. Ireland
D. U.K.

See Answer

Q7. Which of the following is a feature common to both the Indian Federation and the American Federation?

A. A single citizenship
B. Dual judiciary
C. Three lists in the Constitution
D. A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the constitution

See Answer

Q8. There is popular sovereignty in India because the Preamble to the Constitution begins with the words

A. Democratic India
B. People's Democracy
C. Sovereignty of People
D. We the people of India

See Answer

Q9. The President of the Indian Union has the same constitutional authority as the

A. British monarch
B. President of USA
C. President of Egypt
D. President of USSR

See Answer

Q10. The source of India's sovereignty lies in the

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. People of India
D. Preamble to the Constitution

See Answer

Q11. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?

A. Right to Equality
B. Right against Exploitation
C. Right to Property
D. Right to Freedom of Religion

See Answer

Q12. The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were provided by

A. An amendment of the Constitution
B. A judgement of the Supreme Court
C. An order issued by the President
D. A Legislation adopted by the Parliament

See Answer

Q13. The right to Freedom of Speech in India may be restricted, if the freedom is used to

A. Incite people to violence
B. Propagate nationalism of the private sector
C. Level charges of corruption against those in power
D. Spread superstition

See Answer

Q14. Right to free education within certain limits is

A. Guaranteed as a Fundamental Right
B. Enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Outlined in the Preamble of the constitution
D. Ignored by the Constitution

See Answer

Q15. The theory of Fundamental Rights implies

A. Sovereignty of the people
B. Equality of opportuinity for all
C. Limited government
D. equality of all before law

See Answer

Q16. In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the

A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose

See Answer

Q17. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is

A. Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha
B. Nominated by the President
C. Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament
D. Elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly

See Answer

Q18. The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed

A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 1 year

See Answer

Q19. Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to

A. Elect the President of India
B. Elect the Vice President of India
C. Adopt a Constitution amending Bill
D. Consider and pass a bill on which two Houses disagree

See Answer

Q20. Which of the following states has the largest represenntation in the Lok Sabha?

A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh

See Answer

Q21. Which authority recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Inter State Council
C. Union Ministry of Finance
D. Finance Commission

See Answer

Q22. The Chairman of Public Accounts Committee is

A. Elected by Union Cabinet
B. Appointed by Speaker
C. Appointed by President
D. Elected by members of PAC

See Answer

Q23. Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected according to

A. Cumulative Vote System
B. Single Non-transferable Vote System
C. Single Transferable Vote System
D. None of these

See Answer

Q24. The distribution of seats of th Parliament are based on which of the following census?

A. 1951
B. 1961
C. 1971
D. 1981

See Answer

Q25. Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

A. Bhajan Lal
B. Hiteshwar Saikia
C. Chimanbhai Patel
D. Jyoti Basu

See Answer

Q26. How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?

A. 1 time
B. 2 times
C. 3 times
D. Any number of times

See Answer

Q27. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the president on matters on which his advice is sought?

A. Yes
B. No
C. It is discreationary
D. If the Council of Ministers so desires

See Answer

Q28. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?

A. 356
B. 326
C. 380
D. 370

See Answer

Q29. How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

See Answer

Q30. The president of India can be removed from his office by the

A. Prime Minister
B. Lok Sabha
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Parlliament

See Answer