Q. A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha under Article 249 of the Constitution empowering Parliament to legislate on a state subject in national interest remains in force for a period -
1) Not exceeding six months
2) Not exceeding two years
3) Not exceeding one year
4) Of unlimited time
Q. Which of the following statements is correct about the Lokpal?
1) The Chairperson and members of Lokpal shall hold office for term of six years or till they reach 70 years of age
2) The Chairperson and members of Lokpal shall hold office for term of five years or till they reach 65 years of age
3) The Chairperson and members of Lokpal shall hold office for term of five years or till they reach 70 years of age
4) The Chairperson and members of Lokpal shall hold office for term of five years or till they reach 75 years of age
Q. With reference to the reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is provided for in Art. 243 D(3) of the Constitution.
2. The reservation shall cease to have effect on the expiration of the period specified in Art. 334.
Select the correct answer using the code given below -
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. The term of 5 years of a Panchayat commences from -
1) the date of election
2) the date of declaration of results
3) the date appointed for its first meeting
4) None of the above
Q. In which of the following States, will Part IX of the Constitution not apply unless extended through a resolution by the State Assembly concerned ?
1. Meghalaya
2. Odisha
3. Mizoram
4. Nagaland
Select the correct answer from the code given below -
1) 1, 2 and 3
2) 1, 3 and 4
3) 2, 3 and 4
4) 1, 2 and 4
Q. The final authority to expound the Indian Constitution is -
1) Supreme Court
2) Prime Minister
3) President
4) Parliament
Q. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court the power to review its own judgement and order?
1) Article 135
2) Article 136
3) Article 137
4) Article 138
Q. Which of the following is not included in the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission?
1) Active politicians should not be appointed as Governor
2) Governor should be selected from a panel of names given by the State Government
3) Retiring Governors should be debarred from accepting any office of profit
4) Any one belonging to the ruling party at the Centre should not be appointed as Governor in an opposition-ruled State
Q. Consider the following statements -
1. The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution distributes legislative powers between Union and the States.
2. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution is related to devolution of powers to Panchayats.
Select the correct statement/ s from the code given below -
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which of the following statements about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not correct?
1) He has the power to summon the House even after prorogation
2) He has the power to adjourn the House sine die
3) He shall not vacate his office until immediately before the firstmeeting of the new House after the dissolution
4) He may resign his office by writing to the Deputy Speaker
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