CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 12 - MCQExams.com

The net proceeds of taxes are distributed between the union and the states on the recommendation of ___________________.
  • Planning Commission
  • National Development Council
  • Finance Commission
  • Ministry of Finance
Which of the following about Central Administrative Tribunal is correct
It is a Statutory body.
2.It is a Constitutional body.
3.Its members are from administrative background only.
It was set up in 1985.
Which of the statements given above is/are corrects
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 4
  • 2 and 4
Which of the following were the objectives of the National Development Council?
To Promote common economic Policies in all vital spheres.
To secure the cooperation of states in the executive of the plan.
To review the working of the plan from time to time.
To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting development.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following are true about Central Vigilance Commission?
It was set up in 1964.
It is statuary body.
Its functions are advisory in the same sense as those of UPSC.
Its mode of receiving complaints is similar to that of Parliamentary Commissioner for administration in UK.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below  
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
First Lokpal Bill was introduced in the Parliament in ___________.
  • 1971.
  • 1967.
  • 1968.
  • 1972.
The Finance Ministry (Government of India) has introduced the concept of 'Outcome-Budget' from 2005.Under this, the monitoring of the outcomes will be the responsibility of ______________________.
  • Union Cabinet
  • Planning Commission
  • Finance Ministry and Planning Commission jointly
  • Ministry of Programme lmplementation
Which of the following statements is/are not violative of the principle of federalism?
The President of India takes over administration of provinces under the emergency provisions.
The Parliament of India has exclusive power to make any Law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List.
The distribution of pointers between the Union and Provinces is done through three different lists enumerated in the Constitution of  India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes 
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 3
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
President by the consent of the State Government and Governor with the consent of Central Government can mutually delegate function to each other.
President can also delegate function from centre to state even without the consent of the state concerned.
Codes
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • None of the above
While appointing a Lokayukta, the Governor is most of the states consults
President of India.
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
Chief justice of State High Court.
Leader of the opposition in the Legislative Council.
  • 1, 4 and 5
  • 1,2 and 4
  • 3, 4 and 5
  • 3 and 4
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
According to Article 215, High Court is the court of record.
Article 32 is about Right to Move Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
In which article of Indian Constitution, provision for 'Fundamental Duties' has been made by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?
  • Article -50
  • Article -51A
  • Article - 52
  • Article - 53
Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  • Union List : Banking
  • State List : Agriculture
  • Concurrent List : Marriage
  • Residuary List : Education
The Right to Education was added to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India through the?
  • Constitution (86th  Amendment) Act, 2005
  • Constitution (93rd Amendment) Act, 2002
  • Constitution (87th Amendment) Act, 2003
  • Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011
All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the ____________________.
  • Contigency Fund of India
  • Public Account
  • Consolidated Fund of India
  • Deposits and Advances Fund
Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect answer from the codes given below.
Statutory grants are made by the Parliament and are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Discretionary grants are made by the Centre as well as by the States.
Codes
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Assertion (A) Parliament or State Legislature should keep within the domain assigned to it and one should not tresspass into the domain reserved for the other.
Reason (R) Legislation will be invalid even if it incidentally encroaches on matters which have been assigned to another Legislature.
  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true but, R is not a correct explanation of A
  • A is true but, R is false
  • A is false but, R is true
Which of the following are correctly matched?
Territorial Nexus : Object should have territorial connection with the State
Pith and Substance : The validity of legislation is determined by the degree of invasion into the field
Colourable Legislation : Restriction on legislative power
Repugnancy : Conflicting result are no produced when both the Laws are applied to same facts 
Codes 
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • All of the above
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  • Parliament has exclusive power to make Law on any matter in the Union List
  • Parliament and State Legislature both have power to make Law on any matter in the Concurrent List
  • In certain exceptional circumstances, tate legislatures can make Law on a subject given in the Union List
  • The Union Parliament can make Laws on State subjects in certain circumstances
Regarding National Commission for Women (NCW) consider the following statement.
It is a statutory body  for women established in 1992 by Government of India as per provisions made in National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
The 1st Commission was constituted on 31st January, 1992 with Mrs. Jayanti Pat Naik as the chairperson.
The chairperson is to be nominated by Central Government.
The chairperson and members shall hold office for a period of 3 years.
Choose the correct one
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • All of these.
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Justice Verma Committee was constituted to recommends amendments to the Criminal Laws for committing sexual assault against women.
$$2$$. The committee recommended that the gradation of sexual offences should be retained in the Indian Penal Code, $$1860$$.
Which of the statements given is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ or $$2$$
To satisfy Article-254, the existing Law must be with respect to one of the matters enumerated in which of the following?
  • List I
  • List II
  • List III
  • All of these
Assertion (A) The entries in the three Legislative Lists are not always set out with scientific precision and definition.
Reason (R) The entries are not powers but are only fields of Legislation.
  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true but, R is not a correct explanation of A
  • A is true but, R is false
  • A is false but, R is true
Consider the following statement 
The Chief Information Commissioner and the Information Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by PM.
The CIC and IC hold office for a term of 5 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Choose the correct option.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Who headed a four-member committee on integration of thousands of employees after the merger of two State-owned carriers- Air India and Indian Airlines?
  • DM Dharmadhikari
  • Santhosh Hegde
  • VK Duggal
  • MM Punchi
Consider the following about the Shilabhadra Banerjee Committee.
$$1$$. This committee was formed to suggest the measures to increase the security features for currency notes.
$$2$$. It recommended to create a 'Directorate of Currency' under Finance Ministry.
Which of the statements given is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • None of these
Consider the following.
$$1$$. The National innovation Council is headed by Sam Pitroda.
$$2$$. The Commission on Centre-State relations is headed by MM Punchi.
Which of the statements given is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • None of these
According to the report of an expert group on Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
$$1$$. set up by the Planning Commission of India.
$$2$$. suggested to create an Indian Public Health Services Cadra.
$$3$$. opposed the introduction of a three year Bachelor of Rural Health Care (BRHC) degree.
$$4$$. advocated the empowerment of girls and women to enable them to realise their health rights.
Select the correct one on the basis of statements.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
Which committee was constituted to enquire in to the murder of Graham Staines.
  • Wadhwa Committee
  • Abid Hussain Committee
  • JC Kumarappa Committee
  • Godbole Committee
Consider the following:
$$1$$. Liberhan Commission is to enquire into demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
$$2$$. Mukherjee Commission was set up to enquire into the controversy surrounding the reported death of Subhas Chandra Bose in $$1945$$.
Which of the statements given is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following.
$$1$$. National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNSNT) was set under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
$$2$$. The expert group on modernisation of Railways is headed by Nandan Nilekani.
Which of the statements given is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Ram Nandan Committee was appointed to identify the creamy layer among the OBC's.
$$2$$. National Commission for backward classes was established in $$1993$$ by on Act of Parliament.
Choose the correct code from the following.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • None of these
Consider the following about Sarkaria Commission.
$$1$$. It was set up in June $$1983$$.
$$2$$. It was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments.
$$3$$. It was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the statements given is/are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
Consider the following about the High Level Committee set up to curb the growth of black money.
$$1$$. It was set up under the chairmanship of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman.
$$2$$. The panel was set up to examine tightening of laws to curb the growth of black money as well as to suggest ways to declare illegally generated wealth as national asset.
$$3$$. The committee will examine ways to strengthen laws to curb the generation of black money in the country, its illegal transfer abroad and its recovery.
Which of the statements given is/are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
Which of the following is not true?
$$1$$. Former Supreme Court Judge Justice DM Dharmadhikari, headed a committee on integration of thousands of employees after the merger of two State-owned carriers Air India and Indian Airlines.
$$2$$. The report was related to the employees agitation over disparities in their pay scales.
$$3$$. The report is open to public for discussion.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • None of these
Vyas Committee is related to _____________________.
  • Micro Finance
  • Commercial paper
  • Security Trading Corporation of India
  • Call Money Market
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Anil Kakodkar Committee will suggest ways to prevent rail accidents.
$$2$$. Sam Pitroda recommend ways and means to modernize Indian Railways.
Which of the statements is right?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • None of these
Consider the following statements about HUNGAMA Report.
$$1$$. The HUNGAMA Report will provide a portrait of hunger and malnutrition across over $$100$$ rural districts in India.
$$2$$. It will focus on key indicators of hunger and malnutrition.
$$3$$. It also targets children under age five, given the critical impact of nutrition early in life.
Find the correct statements using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • None of these
Which committee was constituted for improving the financial health of Indian Railways?
  • Sam Pitroda committee
  • DK Mittal committee
  • Bibek Debroy committee
  • Rangarajan committee
The constitution (One hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 amended _____ the Schedule of the Constitution to give effect to an agreement entered into by India and  ______ on acquiring and transferring of territories between the two countries.
  • Ninth; Pakistan
  • Second; Pakistan
  • First; Bangladesh
  • First; China
Which of the following functions of the Minorities Commission have been correctly listed?
$$1$$. It can make recommendations for effective implementation and enforcement of safeguards and laws for minorities.
$$2$$. It undertakes review of the implementation of policies formulated by the Union and State Governments with regard to minorities.
$$3$$. It can look into specific complaints regarding deprivation of rights and safeguards of minorities.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
The grant of Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha is associated with _________________.
  • Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
  • Nawab Asif-ud-Daula
  • Shah Alam I
  • Shah Alam II
'World Economic Outlook survey'
Which of the statements is false?
  • World Economic Outlook is basically a survey conducted and published by International Monetary Fund
  • It portrays the world economy in the near and medium context
  • EO forecasts include the macroeconomics indicators, such as GDP, inflation, current account and fiscal balance of countries
  • It is published once in $$5$$ years
Legal aid for an accused is a _________.
  • Fundamental right
  • Legal right
  • Directive Principle of State Policy
  • Discretion of State
The Shunglu panel was constituted for which of the following issues?
  • Investigate the 2G Spectrum Scam
  • Suggest Civil Service Reforms
  • Probe the Commonwealth Games Scam
  • Suggest reforms on centre-state relationship
Who was leading in the Republican primaries to contest the American Presidential election scheduled in November 2012?
  • Sara Palm
  • Newt Gingrich
  • Rick Santorum
  • Mitt Romney
How many members can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President?
  • 10
  • 20
  • 12
  • 16
Article 1 of Indian Constitution defines India as a ________.
  • Federal State
  • Unitary State
  • Union of State
  • Quasi-Federal State
The Union Council of Ministers consists of _______________.
  • Prime Minister
  • Cabinet Ministers
  • Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
  • Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers
Who allocates portfolios among the Ministers in India?
  • Prime Minister.
  • President.
  • President with aid and advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Chairperson of Ruling Political Party.
Which one of the following decided to set up a website, which will compare the World's Constitutions by themes online "to arm drafters with a better tool for Constitution design and writing" ?
  • UN
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amnesty
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