UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Question Bank

done Miscellaneous Subjects Total Questions - 70

• question_answer1)
  What are the normal types of emergency according to the Constitution of India? Choose from the codes given.

  1. National emergency

  2. State emergency

  3. Financial emergency

  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer2)
  Which one of the following is false about the national emergency?
  A)
   National emergency is proclaimed under Article 352. done clear
  B)
   It may be promulgated in a part of the country. done clear
  C)
   It may be caused due to internal disturbance. done clear
  D)
   It may be caused due to war, external aggression and armed rebellion. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer3)
  Which one of the following is false about state emergency?
  A)
   It is also known as the constitutional emergency under Article 356 done clear
  B)
   It can be imposed in a part of the state. done clear
  C)
   It is caused due to the failure of the constitutional machinery. done clear
  D)
   It is referred to as the President's (Governor's) Rule. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer4)
  Consider the following about financial emergency and choose the correct code:

  1. It is caused because of financial instability (Article 360).

  2. It can be used in a part of the country.

  A)
   1 is correct, 2 is false,              done clear
  B)
   2 is correct, 1 is false. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer5)
  Who can declare emergency under any Article: 352, 356, 360?
  A)
   The Prime Minister of India done clear
  B)
   The Defence Minister of India done clear
  C)
   The Finance Minister of India done clear
  D)
   The President of India done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer6)
  On whose advice is national emergency under Article 352 declared by the President?
  A)
   Prime Minister of India done clear
  B)
   Council of Ministers done clear
  C)
   Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister done clear
  D)
   Parliament of India done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer7)
  Which amendment substituted the words 'armed rebellion for 'internal disturbance'? Choose the correct code.

  1. 42nd amendment1976

  2. 44th amendment1978

  A)
   Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer8)
  Within how much time has the proclamation of emergency under Article 352 to be approved by the Parliament?
  A)
   14 days                        done clear
  B)
   One month done clear
  C)
   Two months                  done clear
  D)
   Six months done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer9)
  One of the following is wrong with regard to the proclamation of emergency under Article 352:
  A)
   Parliament must approve such an emergency within a period of two months. done clear
  B)
   If the Parliament approves the proclamation of emergency, the emergency continues for six months, though it can be extended indefinitely on the strength of such approval. done clear
  C)
   Resolution disapproving the proclamation of emergency needs to be passed by the Lok Sabha only. done clear
  D)
   Resolution as stated in c' above has to be adopted by the Lok Sabha by a simple majority. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer10)
  Which one of the following is true with regard to the effects of proclamation of emergency under Article 352?
  A)
   The Union can give executive directions to the states on any matter it likes. done clear
  B)
   Parliament can make laws on any subject of the State List. done clear
  C)
   The President can modify the distribution of revenues between the Union and the States. done clear
  D)
   The duration of the Lok Sabha, when the proclamation is in effect, can be extended for two years at the maximum. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer11)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. When the proclamation of emergency under Article 352 is in effect, the freedoms under Article 19 are automatically suspended

  2. Right to Life and the Personal Liberty (Article 21) remains enforceable during emergency under Article 352.

  A)
   1 is correct, 2 is false,             done clear
  B)
   2 is correct, 1 is false. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.     done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer12)
  How many times and when was the proclamation of emergency made under Article 352?
  A)
   Once, in 1962, on account of the Chinese attack done clear
  B)
   Twice, in 1962 and 1971 done clear
  C)
   Thrice, in 1962, 1979 and 1975: the third being on account of internal emergency done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer13)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. It is the duty of the Union to protect the states and see that administration is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution (Article 355).

  2. It is in this context that the Union Government's directives have to be complied with, by the states (Article 365).

  A)
   Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer14)
  When can President's rule in a State be proclaimed?
  A)
   At the time when there is a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in a state. done clear
  B)
   At the time when the Lok Sabha passes a resolution against the functioning of the state. done clear
  C)
   At the time when the Council of States passes a resolution in the interest of the nation. done clear
  D)
   At the time when the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Council of States demand so done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer15)
  State emergency can be proclaimed in a state when
  A)
   The President holds the view that the state(s) has/have failed to comply with the directions of the Union and that it is lawful to take over the administration of the state owing to the failure to the Constitutional machinery done clear
  B)
   The President uses his discretionary powers. done clear
  C)
   The Union Council of Ministers advises the President in a written communication. done clear
  D)
   A part of India is in the grip of armed rebellion done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer16)
  Within how much period has the proclamation of emergency under Article 356 to be approved by the Parliament?
  A)
   14 days                        done clear
  B)
   30 days done clear
  C)
   Two months                  done clear
  D)
   Six months done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer17)
  If the Lok Sabha is dissolved before or during the two months' period of the proclamation of emergency under Article 356, who has to approve the proclamation?
  A)
   The President himself done clear
  B)
   The Union Council of Ministers done clear
  C)
   The Council of States done clear
  D)
   Majority of the States Assemblies done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer18)
  Following the Parliament's approval every six months, what is the maximum limit of a state emergency?
  A)
   2 years                         done clear
  B)
   3 years done clear
  C)
   4 years                       done clear
  D)
   5 years done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer19)
  Which one of the following is not the effect of the proclamation of emergency under Article 356?
  A)
   The President takes over the administration of the state and carries it through the Governor. done clear
  B)
   Parliament can make laws on the state subjects for that state. done clear
  C)
   All rights under Articles 19 to 22 are suspended. done clear
  D)
   The union can send directives to the State's Governor. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer20)
  Who declares financial emergency in India?
  A)
   Prime Minister   done clear
  B)
   Finance Minister done clear
  C)
   President                       done clear
  D)
   Union Cabinet done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer21)
  On what grounds can financial emergency in India be proclaimed?
  A)
   On threats to financial stability done clear
  B)
   On the discretionary powers of the President done clear
  C)
   On the Cabinet's financial survey done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer22)
  Which one of the following is true of financial emergency? Choose the correct code:

  1. Such an emergency has to be approved within two months.

  2. There is no maximum period prescribed for such an emergency.

  3. Repeated Parliamentary approval is not required for its continuation.

  4. India has witnessed such an emergency only once.

  A)
   1, 2, 3              done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 4              done clear
  D)
   2, 3, 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer23)
  Which one of the following state was not involved in Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (1990)?
  A)
   Andhra Pradesh done clear
  B)
   Karnataka done clear
  C)
   Kerala              done clear
  D)
   Tamil Nadu done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer24)
  Which two states were involved in Ravi-Beas Water Disputes Tribunal (1986)
  A)
   Karnataka and Maharashtra done clear
  B)
   Kerala and Tamil Nadu done clear
  C)
   Punjab and Haryana done clear
  D)
   Odisha and Maharashtra done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer25)
  Which one of the following was a state involved in Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (1969)?
  A)
   Maharashtra      done clear
  B)
   Rajasthan done clear
  C)
   Puducherry                   done clear
  D)
   Gujarat done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer26)
  Which two states were involved in Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal 1969? Choose from the codes given.

  1. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan and Gujarat

  3. Odisha and Goa

  A)
   Only1               done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   1, 3                              done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer27)
  Which of the following states is not a member of the North-Eastern Zonal Council?
  A)
   Mizoram                       done clear
  B)
   Manipur done clear
  C)
   Meghalaya                    done clear
  D)
   Maharashtra done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer28)
  Which one of the following is a member of the Western Zonal Council?
  A)
   Jharkhand         done clear
  B)
   Uttrakhand done clear
  C)
   Gujarat             done clear
  D)
   Kerala done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer29)
  Which of the following two states are members of the Eastern Zonal Council?
  A)
   Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh done clear
  B)
   Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Bihar and Odisha done clear
  D)
   Kerala and Karnataka done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer30)
  The two Central Zonal states are:
  A)
   Punjab and Delhi done clear
  B)
   Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand done clear
  C)
   Gujarat and Maharashtra done clear
  D)
   Goa and Puducherry done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer31)
  Name the funds where revenues are credited. Choose the correct code.

  1. Contingency Fund of India

  2. Public Account of India

  3. Consolidated Fund of India

  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Only 3  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer32)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. All expenditures incurred by the Government for conduct of its business are debited in the Consolidated Fund of India.

  2. The Parliament has established this fund by law

  A)
   1 is correct, 2 is false,             done clear
  B)
   2 is correct, 1 is false. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer33)
  Which one of the following is not true with regard to the Contingency Fund of India?
  A)
   It is established by the Parliament through law. done clear
  B)
   All loans raised are deposited in this fund. done clear
  C)
   It is kept at the disposal of the President of India. done clear
  D)
   It helps the Government to meet the unforeseen expenditure pending its authorization by the Parliament. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer34)
  Which one of the following is true with regard to the Contingency Fund of India?
  A)
   All repayment of internal and external debits and release of loans to States are debited against this fund. done clear
  B)
   The money of this fund is to be used for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural calamities. done clear
  C)
   All the money received other than that which is for credit to the Consolidated Fund is accounted in this fund. done clear
  D)
   It includes various suspense and remittance heads. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer35)
  The three sections which the Consolidated Fund is divided into does not include the following:
  A)
   Small Saving Provident Fund section done clear
  B)
   Revenue section done clear
  C)
   Capital section done clear
  D)
   Public Debt and Loans section done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer36)
  Who is empowered to regulate the recruitment and the conditions of services of public services?
  A)
   Parliament    done clear
  B)
   President of India done clear
  C)
   Union Council of Ministers     done clear
  D)
   LokSabhaonly done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer37)
  Which one of the following is untrue with regard to safeguards of the civil servants?
  A)
   A civil servant can be removed by any authority of the government. done clear
  B)
   The removed civil servant does not disqualify for future employment under the government. done clear
  C)
   A civil servant cannot be reduced in rank except through an inquiry. done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer38)
  At whose behest can an all-India service be established by the Parliament?
  A)
   Lok Sabha                    done clear
  B)
   Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
   President of India           done clear
  D)
   Parliament itself done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer39)
  Which one of the following is true with regard to the role of public services in India?
  A)
   Making policy decisions done clear
  B)
   Executing laws done clear
  C)
   Formulating socio-economic policies done clear
  D)
   Supervising the courts done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer40)
  Which one of the following is not true with regard to the guiding principles of the public services?
  A)
   To maintains fairness and impartiality done clear
  B)
   To demonstrate courtesy in public behaviour done clear
  C)
   Not to misuse their position done clear
  D)
   To refrain from doing anything which is contrary to the law done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer41)
  Which of the following are not the features of India's foreign policy? Choose from the codes given.

  1. Promotion of world peace

  2. Anti-colonialism and anti-racialism

  3. Cooperation with the Western bloc

  4. Afro-Asian unity

  A)
   1, 2, 3              done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 4              done clear
  D)
   2, 3, 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer42)
  Which of the following are the objectives of India's foreign policy: Choose the correct code.

  1. Realization of SAARC objectives

  2. Elimination of world terrorism

  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both                 done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer43)
  Which one of the following is not a feature of the Gujjar doctrine?
  A)
   No South Asian nation should allow any other country to use its region done clear
  B)
   India should expect reciprocity from her neighbours done clear
  C)
   Non-interference and non-aggression done clear
  D)
   People-to-people relationship done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer44)
  For the present Modi government, India's foreign policy is dictated by numerous principles. Which one of the following is not such a principle?
  A)
   'Make in India" campaign done clear
  B)
   Strategic relationship with super powers done clear
  C)
   Opposition to foreign investment in India done clear
  D)
   Strong economic India done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer45)
  Which of the following states is the third largest contributor with around eight thousand soldiers in the peace-keeping forces?
  A)
   Pakistan                       done clear
  B)
   Bangladesh done clear
  C)
   USA                             done clear
  D)
   India done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer46)
  Which of the following are true about India's Look East Policy, especially towards Vietnam? Choose from the codes given.

  1. India and Vietnam will strengthen their cooperation.

  2. India and Vietnam are concerned about China's assertive behaviour in the Asia Pacific region.

  3. India has extended $ 200 million Line of Action help to Vietnam.

  4. India and Vietnam have agreed to increase cooperation in space projects and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

  A)
   1, 2, 3              done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 4              done clear
  D)
   2, 3, 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer47)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. The official language of the Union is Hindi.

  2. The English language will continue in the Union Government till the President's order to the contrary.

  A)
   Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer48)
  Name the classical languages of India. Choose from the codes given.

  1. Tamil

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Telugu

  4. Odia

  5. Urdu

  6. Hindi

  A)
   1, 2, 3, 4                      done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4, 5 done clear
  C)
   3, 4, 5, 6                      done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 5, 6 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer49)
  How would one describe the nature of India's party system?
  A)
   It is not a single-party system. done clear
  B)
   It is not a multiple-party system. done clear
  C)
   It is not a two-party system. done clear
  D)
   It is a single dominant party system with cooperation from regional parties. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer50)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. India has a multiplicity of political parties.

  2. The independents contesting the elections are on the decrease since 1952.

  A)
   Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer51)
  What is the nature of alliance parties in India? Choose the correct code.

  1. Alliance parties are purely temporary.

  2. Alliance parties are always permanent.

  3. They are both temporary and permanent.

  4. They are neither temporary nor permanent.

  A)
   1, 2                              done clear
  B)
   2, 3 done clear
  C)
   Only 3              done clear
  D)
   Only 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer52)
  Which one of these regional political parties is ethincally and culturally based?
  A)
   Haryana Vikas Party      done clear
  B)
   Forward Bloc done clear
  C)
   Telugu Desam   done clear
  D)
   Bangia Congress done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer53)
  Which one of the following is not a national political party?
  A)
   Bharatiya Janata Party done clear
  B)
   Bharatiya Jana Sangh done clear
  C)
   Indian National Congress done clear
  D)
   Communist Party of India (Marxist) done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer54)
  Which one of the following regional parties is the product of a split in a national political party?
  A)
   Shiv Sena                     done clear
  B)
   National Conference done clear
  C)
   Rashtriya Janata Dal            done clear
  D)
   Indian National Lok Dal done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer55)
  Which one of the following is a personalized state party?
  A)
   Jharkhand Mukti Morcha       done clear
  B)
   Vishal Haryana Parishad done clear
  C)
   Nationalist Congress Party      done clear
  D)
   Lok Shakti Party done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer56)
  Which one of the following is a regional communal political party?
  A)
   Republican Party of India       done clear
  B)
   National Conference done clear
  C)
   Asom Gana Parishad           done clear
  D)
   Bangia Congress done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer57)
  Which one of the following is a regional communal political party?
  A)
   Telugu Desam                 done clear
  B)
   Asom Gana Parishad done clear
  C)
   Haryana Vikas Party           done clear
  D)
   Muslim League done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer58)
  Which among the following is a regional political party of West Bengal?
  A)
   Janata Dal (Secular)            done clear
  B)
   Trinamool Congress done clear
  C)
   Samajwadi Party               done clear
  D)
   Jana Shakti Party done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer59)
  Which, among the following, is a Delhi-based state party?
  A)
   Janata Dal (United) done clear
  B)
   Aam Aadami Party done clear
  C)
   All-India Forward Bloc done clear
  D)
   Congress Nationalist Party done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer60)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. Elections are at the heart of parliamentary democracy.

  2. Democracy without the fair, free and regular elections is practically impossible.

  A)
   1 is correct, 2 is false,             done clear
  B)
   2 is correct, 1 is false. done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both are true.          done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 both are false. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer61)
  Who among the following is empowered to redrawing of the boundaries of parliamentary/assembly constituencies?
  A)
   Election Commission done clear
  B)
   Delimitation Commission done clear
  C)
   Parliament of India done clear
  D)
   Concerned State Assembly done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer62)
  Under which Article of the Constitution is the right to vote given?
  A)
   324                              done clear
  B)
   325 done clear
  C)
   326      done clear
  D)
   327 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer63)
  The minimum age prescribed for a voter in India is:
  A)
   18 years done clear
  B)
   20 years done clear
  C)
   21 years                       done clear
  D)
   25 years done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer64)
  The minimum age of a candidate contesting the elections for the Lok Sabha or an Assembly is:
  A)
   21                                done clear
  B)
   25 done clear
  C)
   30                                done clear
  D)
   35 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer65)
  When was the anti-defection law passed in India?
  A)
   1980                done clear
  B)
   1985 done clear
  C)
   1990                            done clear
  D)
   1998 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer66)
  Who among the following is authorized to give recognition to political parties in India?
  A)
   Delimitation Commission       done clear
  B)
   Election Commission done clear
  C)
   Parliament of India             done clear
  D)
   President of India done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer67)
  Who is empowered to hear an election-related petition?
  A)
   District Court                 done clear
  B)
   High Court done clear
  C)
   Supreme Court  done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer68)
  Who among the following conducts the elections at a polling station?
  A)
   Polling Officer done clear
  B)
   Election Commission done clear
  C)
   Presiding Officer done clear
  D)
   Chief Election Commission done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer69)
  What was the number of women elected to the 15th Lok Sabha?
  A)
   49                                done clear
  B)
   45 done clear
  C)
   59        done clear
  D)
   63 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer70)
  Which among the following is the largest (in area) constituency in India?
  A)
   Ladakh done clear
  B)
   Kutch done clear
  C)
   Arunachal West done clear
  D)
   Chandni Chowk done clear
  View Solution play_arrow