30 Important Polity Questions For NDA/CDS Exam

Important Polity Questions For NDA/CDS

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#1. The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the

Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909

Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919

Government of India Act, 1935

Indian Independence Act, 1947

#2. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant

to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members

to let opposition members collect information from the ministers

#3. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the RajyaSabha?

The LokSabha cannot consider the Bill further

The LokSabha may send the Bill to the RajyaSabha for reconsideration

The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

The LokSabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the RajyaSabha

#4. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

Directive Principles of State Policy

Fundamental Duties

Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

Fundamental Rights

#5. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

The Committee on Public Accounts

The Committee on Estimates

The Committee on Public Undertakings

The Committee on Petitions

#6. The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in

the President of India

the Parliament

the Chief Justice of India

The Law Commission

#7. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

To provide self-governance

To recognize traditional rights

To free tribal people from exploitation

To create autonomous regions in tribal areas

#8. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

There is an independent judiciary in India.

Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States

The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha

It is the result of an agreement among the federating units

#9. Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

Economic liberty

Liberty of thought

Liberty of expression

Liberty of belief

#10. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

The Fundamental Rights

The Preamble

The Directive Principles of State Policy

The Fundamental Duties

#11. Which one of the following reflects the nicest, appropriate relationship between law and liberty?

if there are more laws, there is less liberty.

If there are no laws, there is no liberty.

If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people

If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger

#12. Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)

Rajamannar Committee (1969)

Sarkaria Commission (1983)

National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)

#13. Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?

Article 19

Article 25

Article 21

Article 29

#14. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India has fixed the number of Members of the Rajya Sabha to be elected from each State?

Fifth Schedule

Third Schedule

Fourth Schedule

Sixth Schedule

#15. A writ issued to secure the release of a person found to be detained illegally is

Prohibition

Certiorari

Habeas Corpus

Mandamus

#16. Which one of the following cannot be first introduced first in the Rajya Sabha?

Constitutional Amendment

Annual Financial Statement

CAG Report

Bill to alter the boundaries of any State

#17. The National Commission for Women was created by

an Act passed by the Parliament

an amendment in the Constitution of India

a decision of the Union Cabinet

an order of the President of India

#18. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha can be held up by the Rajya Sabha for how many weeks?

Five

Four

Three

Two

#19. Which one of the following constitutional authorities inquires and decides in case of doubts and disputes arising out of election of the President and Vice President of India?

The Election Commission of India

The Parliamentary Committee

The Supreme Court of India

The High Court of Delhi

#20. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

To respect the National Flag

To defend the country

To provide education to one’s child

To promote village and cottage industries

#21. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India pertains to the administration of tribal areas in which of the following States?

Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram

Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh

#22. The right to form associations and unions is a right

guaranteed to everybody

to freedom guaranteed to citizens only

to equality before law

to life and personal liberty

#23. After the general elections, the Pro tern Speaker is

appointed by the President of India

elected by the Lok Sabha

appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

the senior most member of the Lok Sabha

#24. The chief justice of India can appoint officers and servants of the supreme court on constitution with the

Attorney general of India

President’s approval

Union Public Service Commission

Other judge of the Supreme Court

#25. What is the system of governance in the Panchayat raj set up ?

Single tier structure of local self government at village level.

Two tier system of the local self government at the village and block level

Three tier structure of self government at the village, block and district levels.

Four tier structure of self government at the village, block, district and state levels

#26. Who among the following is often referred to as the ‘De Jure’ head of the Indian State?

President

Prime Minister

Chief Justice of India

Vice President of India

#27. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty of Indian citizens?

To safeguard public property

To protect and improve the natural environment

Respecting women

To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

#28. Which of the following Government of India Acts is called as the mini constitution of India?

Government of India Act, 1919

Government of India Act, 1935

Government of India Act, 1919

Government of India Act, 1909

#29. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign his office by writing, addressed to the

President of India

Prime Minister of India

Vice President of India

Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

#30. The Prime Minister must be a member of which of the following houses?

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha

Either of the houses

Not a necessary condition being a member of either house

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