Polity Quiz-2 IAS Pre 2016

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How is your preparation? Here are the set of polity questions for you all. Attempt this quiz and write your answers in comment section.

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. An amendment to the constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only

2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the states of India

Which of the following statements given above are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. The parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

a) With the consent of the half of the total number of states

b) With the consent of majority states

c) With the consent of states concerned

d) Without the consent of any state

Q3. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1. Members of the cabinet are members of the parliament

2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence of the parliament

3. Cabinet is headed by the head of the state

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Consider the following statements

1. The council of ministers in the centre shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha

2. The union ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the president of India

3. The PM shall communicate to the president about the proposals for legislation

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. 73rd Amendment Act 1992 of the Indian Constitution,  provides for which of the following

1. Reservation of not more than 1/3rd of the seats for women in the Panchayats.

2. Conduct of elections to panchayats by the State Election Commission.

3. Establishing a State Finance Commissions

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 only

b)1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q6. The Writ of Prohibition on be issued only against

1. Judicial authorities

2. Quasi – Judicial authorities

3. Legislative bodies

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b)2 only

c)Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q7. The right which is available only to citizens are

1. Freedom of speech, assembly and association.

2. Freedom to carry on any occupation,trade or business.

3. Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the
territory of India.

4. Right to constitutional remedies.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Q8. Consider the following statements

1. Council of Ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister.

2. Allocation of portfolios to the Council of Ministers is done by the President.

3. The advice tendered to the President by the Council of Ministers is binding.

4. Council of Ministers are individually responsible to the President

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a)1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. Which of the following does not come under the ambit of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

a) To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor

b) To provide opportunities for healthy development of children

c) To protect public property and to abjure violence

d) To separate the judiciary from the executive

Q10. Consider the following statement regarding the office of the Governor

1. The only qualification required to become a governor is that he must have completed the age of 35 years

2. The advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is binding on the Governor

3. Constitution envisages the possibility of the Governor acting at times as per his discretion.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 3 only