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Indian Constitution MCQs - CSEET

1. When can the President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ?

(a) When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

(b) Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

(c) In all circumstances

(d) In no circumstances

Answer: When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

2. 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

(a) Head of the State

(b) Head of the Cabinet

(c) Head of the government

(d) Both Head of the government and State

Answer: Head of the State

3. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

(a) Power of impeachment

(b) Indirect election

(c) Nomination of members

(d) Tenure of membership

Answer: Power of impeachment

4. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the

(a) GST commission

(b) National Development Council

(c) Inter State Council

(d) Finance Commission

Answer: Inter State Council

5. Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?

(a) Speaker

(b) President

(c) Prime Minister

(d) Parliament

Answer: President

6. 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 resident of the state to which he is being appointed.

(c) He should be a citizen of India.

(d) He must have completed the age of 35 years

Answer: He should be a resident of the state to which he is being appointed.

7. 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: Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

8. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures? (a) Art 342

(b) Art 344

(c) Art 340

(d) Art 339

Answer: Art 340

9. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India ?

(a) Either House of Parliament

(b) Any Vidhan Sabha

(c) Only Lok Sabha

(d) Rajya Sabha

Answer: Either House of Parliament

10. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(b) Charan Singh

(c) Morarji Desai

(d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: Indira Gandhi

11. What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor ?

(a) 35 years

(b) 40 years

(c) 25 years

(d) 30 years

Answer: 35 years

12. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Rajya Sabha

(c) Legislative Assembly

(d) Governor

Answer; Legislative Assembly

13. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

(a) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

(b) Ministry of Defence

(c) Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff

(d) President

Answer: Ministry of Defence

14. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government ?

(a) He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

(b) He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.

(c) He is the nominee of the State Governor.

(d) He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

Answer: He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

15. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India ?

(a) President

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Defence Minister

(d) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

Answer: Defence Minister

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