Free Polity Misc - 33 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

Which one of the following states is regarded as the pioneer of the right to information in India?

A. Rajasthan
B. West Bengal
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Kerala

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 2

Which one of the following statement regarding the secretary general of Lok Sabha is incorrect?

A. He is appointed by the speaker of the Lok Sabha
B. He acts as adviser to the speaker and members of Lok Sabha with regard to Parliamentary matters and procedures
C. The actions of secretary general cannot be criticized in or outside the house
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 3

The interpretation of the constitution of India by the Supreme Court falls within its

A. Original jurisdiction
B. Appellate jurisdiction
C. Advisory jurisdiction
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 4

Who appoints the regional Election Commissioners?

A. The chief Election Commissioner
B. The Parliament
C. The President, in consultation with chief Election Commissioner
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 5

Who of the following draws the list of SC/ST and OBCs?

A. The commissioner for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
B. Union home minister
C. The President
D. The Parliament

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 6

The Parliament exercises control over finances through several methods. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed?

A. It prepares and passes the central budget
B. It levies and collects the taxes
C. It sanctions the amounts spent out of the consolidated fund of India
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 7

Can the election to the office of President be held if one or more state legislative assemblies have been dissolved?

A. No
B. Yes
C. Yes, only if one assembly has been dissolved
D. Yes, with the prior approval of the chief Election Commissioner

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 8

Who of the following ensures that no money is spent out of the consolidated fund of India without the authority of the Parliament?

A. The estimates committee
B. The public accounts committee
C. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
D. The inter-state council

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 9

The Pil in India, has been introduced by

A. Constitutional amendment
B. Judicial initiative
C. Political parties
D. Parliamentary act

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 10

Which one of the following states has reserved seats in the assembly on the basis of religion?

A. Goa
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Nagaland
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 
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