CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 10 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements.
The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following veto is/are used by President of India?
Absolute veto
suspensive veto
Pocket veto
Qualified veto
  • 2, 3, 4
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2, 3
  • 1, 2, 3, 4
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
Ordinary Legislation
Money Bill
Constitutional Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 1
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
The Attorney General of India is appointed by
  • The President of India
  • The Prime minister
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The UPSC
The Government Bill means a Bill introduced by a ___________.
  • Member of the Treasury bench in the Lok Sabha
  • Member of the Parliament who is not a Minister
  • Minister in the Lok Sabha
  • Minister in any House of the Parliament
The correct statements about Finance Commission are
It is to act as the balancing wheel of Indian Fiscal Federalism.
It consists of a Chairman and three other members.
Qualifications of the members of the Commission are determined by the President.
It is constituted under the provisions of Article-280.
Codes
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?
  • Attorney General
  • Chief Justice of Supreme Court
  • Chairman, Law Commision
  • None of the above.
Which of the following are not correct? 
Adjournment only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House while prorogation not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House. 
Adjournment is done by presiding officer of the House. Prorogation is done by the President of India. 
Only the Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution. 
Quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present in the House before it can transact any business. 
  • 1 and 2
  • 3 and 4
  • All of these
  • None of these
Consider the following statements. 
The Parliament has powers to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Union List. However, this power is not exclusive.
The power to make laws with respect to residuary subjects is vested in the Parliament.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2 are correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Which of the following matters requires the previous sanction of the President for introducing legislation on it?
A Money Bill.
A Bill affecting taxation in which states are interested.
State Bills imposing restrictions upon the freedom of trades.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
Consider the following statements about the Solicitor General of India.
The Attorney General is assisted by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors General.
The Solicitor General of India is subordinate to the Attorney General of India.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is ________.
  • to allow a discussion on definite matter of urgent Public importance
  • to let opposition members collect information from the numbers
  • to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
  • to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members.
Consider the following statements with respect to Attorney General of India
He is appointed by the president.
He must have the same qualification as are required by a Judge of Supreme Court.
In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
The correct statements about Calling Attention Notice are:
It is a device of calling the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance. 
Its main purpose is to seek an authoritative statement from the minister.
It does not involve any censure against Government. 
It is an Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure since 1952. 
It is not mentioned in the Rules of Business and Procedure.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 4 and 5
  • 1, 2, 3 and 5
  • 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements.
The Parliament scrutinises government spending and financial performance with the help of its Financial Committees.
The Budget is based on the principle of annuality, that is, the Parliament grants money to government for one financial year. If the granted money is not spent by the end of the financial year, then the balance expires and returns to the Public Accounts of India.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
A proclamation of National Emergency automatically suspends ________.
  • all Fundamental Rights
  • Right to Freedom
  • Right to Constitutional Remedies
  • no Fundamental Right
Which of the following changes is affected during the Emergency due to constitutional breakdown of the State machinery?
The President can assume to himself all or any of the functions of the Government of the State.
The President can assume the powers of the High Court of the State.
The President can declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercised by the Parliament.
The President can suspend the operation of any provision of the Constitution relating to the body or authority in the State if he feels it desirable to do so for attaining the objectives of the Emergency.
Choose the right answer from the codes:
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
A National Emergency remains in operation, with the approval of the Parliament for _________.
  • a maximum period of three years
  • a maximum period of one year
  • a maximum period of six months
  • an indefinite period
Which of the following article puts the duty of protecting every state against external aggression and internal disturbance on the union?
  • Article 350
  • Article 352
  • Article 355
  • Article 356
Which of the following are true about the Attorney General of India?
He is not a member of the Cabinet.
He has the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament.
He has the right to vote in Parliament.
He must have the same qualifications as those required to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
 Codes
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2 and 4
  • All of these
  • 1 and 2
The National Emergency as Article 352 of the Indian Constitution provides, may be proclaimed under which of the following circumstances?
  • Failure of constitutional machinery
  • External aggression
  • Internal disturbance
  • War, external aggression or armed rebellion
Which of the following emergencies can be declared by the President on his own?
Emergency on account of armed rebellion.
Financial Emergency.
President's Rule in a State.
  • Only 1
  • Only 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • None of these
Which of the following steps cannot be taken by the President during the Financial Emergency?
Direct the Union and the State Governments to observe such canons of financial propriety as he deems desirable.
Suspend the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens.
Order reduction of salaries and allowances of all the civil servants.
Order the reduction of the salaries of the Supreme Court and High Court Judges.
Choose the right answer from the codes
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India has provision for the President to proclaim emergency?
  • Article 352
  • Article 355
  • Article 356
  • Article 360
Which of the following standing committees of Parliament has no MP from Rajya Sabha?
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Committee on Public Undertakings
  • Committee on Government Assurance
  • Estimates Committee
Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and  in a State must not exceed $$15\%$$ of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total numbers of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State respectively?
  • $$91^{st}$$
  • $$93^{rd}$$
  • $$95^{th}$$
  • $$97^{th}$$
Consider the following statements 
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Committee of constituts Members of both the House of Parliament. 
The main purpose of these committee is to provide a forum for formal discussion between the Government and Members of Parliament and Programmes of the Government.
Which of the statement(s) given above is /are correct? 
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following is the largest committee of the Parliament ?
  • The committee on public accounts
  • The committee on estimates
  • The committee on public undertakings
  • The committee on petitions
Under which of the following circumstances, can the President declare an emergency?
External aggression
Atoned  rebellion
Failure of the constitutional machinery in States
Financial Crisis
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
Which one of the following is not a Parliamentary Committee?
  • Committee on Public Accounts
  • Committee on Public Undertakings
  • Committee on Estimates
  • Demands for Grants Committee
How many times has Financial Emergency been declared in India so far?
  • Once
  • 4 times
  • 5 times
  • Never
Which of the following is not a tool of Parliamentary control over Public expenditures?
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Attorney General of India
  • Estimates Committee
  • Committee on Public Undertakings
Which of the following are the Financial Committees of Parliament in India? 
Public Accounts Committee 
Estimate Committee 
Committee on Public Undertakings 
Select the correct answer from the codes given below. 
Codes 
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following is not true?
  • The secretary general of Lok Sabha advises the speaker
  • He is the custodian of Parliamentary conventions
  • He provides secretarial assistance to all the Parliamentary committees
  • He is chosen amongst the members of the house.
Which of the following is not the significance of Rajya Sabha?
  • It checks hasty defective and careless legislation
  • It provides representation to eminent experts
  • It maintains the federal equilibrium
  • It keeps a check on the Prime Minister
Parliament may by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by administrative tribunes of dispute and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to Public Services under.
  • Art $$323 A$$
  • Art $$320$$
  • Art $$323 B$$
  • Art $$315$$
Consider the following statements:
50 percent members of UPSC should be from administrative background.
It is mandatory for government to consult UPSC on discipline any cases.
The reports and recommendation of UPSC are binding on the government.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
  • 1 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 2
  • All of these
Consider the following statements
A Bill returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse on the dissolution of Lok Sabha.
A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
A Bill under consideration of Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is prorogued.
A Bill originating in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha and which is still pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse. 
Select the correct answer from the following codes given below.
Codes
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 2 only
  • 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
A member of Public Service Commission can be removed from his/her office under which Article of the Constitution?
  • Article 315
  • Article 316
  • Article 317
  • Article 318
Which of the following is not a function of National Commission for SCs?
  • To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of SCs.
  • To participate and advice on the planning process of Socio-economic development of the SCs.
  • To demarcate the area under 5th Schedule of the Constitution.
  • To present the President, annually and at such other times the reports upon the working of safeguards of SCs.
Consider the following statements
After a Bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House, the President may notify to the Houses, his intention to summon a joint sitting if
the Bill is rejected by the other House
the Houses have finally disagreed on the amendments to be made in the Bill
Select the correct answer from the following code given below.
Codes
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Who among the following makes appointments to "All India Services"?
  • The President of India
  • Parliament
  • The Council of Ministers
  • The UPSC
Which one of the following All India Services was originally not provided under the Indian Constitution?
IAS
IPS
Indian Forest Service
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
The number of members of Union Public Service Commission is determined by the President of India.
The Union Public Service Commission was constituted under the provisions in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
How many times did the President of India declared National Emergency so far?
  • Never
  • Only once
  • Only twice
  • Thrice
In which of the following matters, the status of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha equal? 
  • Money Bill
  • Financial Bill
  • Demand for Grants
  • Approval of Emergencies
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
State  Number of Seats in Lok Sabha?
  • Andhra Pradesh - 40
  • Gujarat  - 26
  • Maharashtra  - 48
  • West Bengal - 42
Consider the following statements
The parliamentary committee on public accounts
Consists of not more than 25 members of the Lok Sabha.
Scrutinises appropriation and finance accounts of the government.
Examines the report of the comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • All of these
Consider the following statements
The provision of joint-sitting has been provided in the Constitution for constitution amendment bills.
In the case of a money bill, Rajya Sabha enjoys the same power as the Lok Sabha.
Codes
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is not true about the Public Accounts Committee?
  • It consists of 15 members from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha
  • It was set up for the first time in 1951
  • Chairman of the committee is from the opposition by a convention
  • It examines the accounts of the Union Government
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