Objective Type Questions on Indian Polity | Constitution

29 Jul 2011 By Admin
1. In which of the following is the residuary powers vested according to our constitution?
A. Supreme Court
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Union Parliament


2. Which article of our constitution does not deal with Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens?
A. Article 11
B. Article 18
C. Article 19
D. Article 20

3. Which of the following constitute the Electoral College for electing the President of India?
A. Elected members of Rajya Sabha
B. Elected members of the Legislative Assembly
C. Elected members of Lok Sabha
D. All the above

4. Within what period from the date of its proclamation will an emergency cease to be in operation, unless approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 1 month
D. 3 months

5. What is the maximum number of nominated members in the two Houses of Parliament?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14

6. Which of the following qualification is not essential for election as the President of India?
A. The candidate must be a citizen of India
B. Must have completed 35 years of age
C. Must not be holding an office of profit
D. Must be a member of Lok Sabha

7. For what period can the Vice President hold the office of the President in the event of the death of the President?
A. One month
B. Two months
C. Six months
D. one year

8. Which article of our constitution gives the power to Parliament to amend it?
A. Article 366
B. Article 368
C. Article 370
D. Article 378

9. The President of India can be removed from office by
A. Parliament
B. The Lok Sabha
C. The Chief Justice of India
D. Union Cabinet

10. Under the provisions of which Article of the Constitution is President’s rule imposed in a state?
A. Article 366
B. Article 368
C. Article 356
D. Article 378
Know more about Answers
2. Part 3 (Article 14 to 35) deals with fundamental rights of Indian citizens.
8. Article 368 (1) - Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article. Article 368 (2) - An amendment of this Constitution may be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
9. Procedure for impeachment of the President is detailed in Article 61.
4 & 10 . Read the article on emergency provisions

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