Quiz on Indian Polity and Constitution – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
21.In which year was Indian Civil Service (ICS) was replaced by IAS?
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1950
View Answer
A [1947]
Notes:
Indian Civil Service (ICS) was replaced by IAS and the Indian Police (IP) was replaced by IPS in the year 1947 and were recognised by the Constitution as All-India Services.
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22.Which of the following Articles cannot be suspended by the President under Article 359 of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Articles 16 and 17
[B] Article 17 and 18
[C] Articles 19 and 20
[D] articles 20 and 21
View Answer
D [articles 20 and 21]
Notes:
The right to move to the Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 20 to 21 cannot be suspended. The right to protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20) and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21) remain enforceable even during emergency.
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23.Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
[A] Article 156
[B] Article 158
[C] Article 160
[D] Article 164
View Answer
D [Article 164]
Notes:
Article 164 of the Constitution of India states that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state. This provision in the Indian Constitution is the foundation of the parliamentary system of government in the state.
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24.Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Article 163?
1. There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the Governor.
2. If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor is subject to review.
3. The advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
View Answer
C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
According to Article 163 there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, if any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion and the advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court of law.
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25.How much majority in the state assembly is required for creation or abolition of legislative council of state?
[A] Simple Majority
[B] Special Majority
[C] Special Majority with ratification from half of the states
[D] Absolute Majority
View Answer
B [Special Majority]
Notes:
The resolution for creation or abolition o legislative council of state must be passed by the state assembly by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the assembly present and voting.
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26.What is the maximum age until a judge of High Court can hold office?
[A] 60
[B] 62
[C] 65
[D] 70
View Answer
B [62]
Notes:
A judge of High Court holds office until he attains the age of 62 years. Any questions regarding the age of a judge of High Court is to be decided by the president of India after consultation with the chief justice of India and the decision of the president is final.
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27.Which article provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society and ensures justice for all?
[A] Article 38
[B] Article 39
[C] Article 39A
[D] Article 40
View Answer
C [Article 39A]
Notes:
Article 39A of the Indian Constitution provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society and ensures justice for all. It comes under Directive Principles of State Policy.
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28.The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act does not apply to which of the following states?
1. Nagaland
2. Meghalaya
3. Mizoram
4. Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
View Answer
C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act does not apply to the states of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram and certain other areas. The other areas include, (a) the scheduled areas and the tribal areas in the states; (b) the hill areas of Manipur for which district councils exist; and (c) Darjeeling district of West Bengal for which Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council exists.
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29.Which document is often referred to as ‘Magna Carta’ of local self-government?
[A] Lord Ripon’s Resolution of 1882
[B] Lord Mayo’s Resolution of 1870
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
View Answer
A [Lord Ripon’s Resolution of 1882]
Notes:
The Resolution of 1882 drafted by Lord Ripon is considered as the ‘Magna Carta’ of local self-government in India since it laid the foundation of local self government.
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30.Which institution reviews the financial position of the municipalities?
[A] Planning Commission
[B] Finance Commission
[C] National Statistical Commission
[D] None of the above
View Answer
B [Finance Commission]
Notes:
Finance commission is responsible for reviewing the financial of municipalities as well as panchayats every five years.
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