Free Polity Misc - 16 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Rule of law is a basic feature of the constitution which cannot be amended under article 368 of the constitution.
B. Rule of law is an ordinary feature of the Indian constitution which can be amended under article 368 of the constitution.
C. Rule of law is only an implied feature of the Indian constitution.
D. All the above.

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 2

The national integration council is chaired by

A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Home Minister
D. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 3

The constitution of India assures economic justice to the Indian citizens through

A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Fundamental rights
C. Fundamental duties
D. All the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 4

Which of the following bodies can be abolished but not dissolved?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Municipal bodies
C. State Legislative Council
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 5

Article 40 of the constitution of India states that "the state shall take steps to organise 'x' and endow them with such powers and authority, as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government". In this statement 'x' stands for

A. Village Panchayats
B. Zila parishads
C. Inter-State Councils
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 6

Which of the following is the main source of income for the municipal committee?

A. Octroi duty
B. Income tax
C. Assistance from the centre
D. Excise duty

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 7

Which one of the following statements regarding local government in India has been wrongly listed?

A. The elections to local bodies are determined by a commission.
B. 30 per cent of the seats in local bodies are reserved for the women.
C. Finances to local governments are provided by a commission.
D. None of the above.

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 8

The Jammu and Kashmir resettlement bill was associated with the

A. Resettlement of Muslims from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir
B. Resettlement of Kashmiris from other parts of the country in Jammu and Kashmir
C. Acquisition of the property of non-residents in the state
D. Both (b) and (c)

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 9

The constitution of India does not contain any provision for the impeachment of

A. The President
B. The Chief Justice
C. The Vice-President
D. The Governor

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 10

The salary/emoluments of which of the following is exempted from income tax?

A. The President
B. The Chief Justice of India
C. The Election Commissioner
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 
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