CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 11 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
A proclamation of Financial Emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless, before the expiration of that period, it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament
Financial Emergency can remain in operation for a maximum period of three years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that 'It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance'?
  • Article 215
  • Article 275
  • Article 325
  • Article 355
What are the implications of sovereignty of Parliament? 
Parliament can make, amend or repeal any law. 
Parliament can make Constitutional laws.
Parliamentary laws cannot be declared invalid by the Judiciary. 
Codes
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • All of these
Which of the following are the privileges of the members of Parliament?
Freedom from arrest in civil cases
Freedom from arrest in civil and criminal cases 
Freedom from jury services
Freedom of speech
Codes
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • All of these
Which Constitutional Article defines the 'Provision in case of failure of Constitutional Authority' in the State?
  • Article 356
  • Article 357
  • Article 353
  • Article 351
Which Fundamental Rights Article is enforceable during the period of Emergency?
  • 20
  • 21
  • A and B
  • None of these
When a person is selected to both the Houses of the Parliament and he does not decide within 10 days which house he desires to vacate, his seat shall become vacant in which house?
  • Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • None of the above
Which one is not correct about the committee on petitions (Lok sabha)?
  • The committee consists of 15 members nominated by the speaker
  • A minister is also nominated to this committee
  • The committee considers representations from individuals and associations also
  • All of the above
Which Articles in the Indian Constitution represent Emergency Provisions?
  • Article 348-354
  • Article 352-360
  • Article 359-361
  • Article 368-380
Which part of the Constitution deals with the emergency provisions?
  • Part XII
  • Part XIV
  • Part XVI
  • Part XVIII
Which constitutional organ has wider powers when emergency is in operation?
  • Executive
  • Legislative
  • Judiciary
  • Both a and b
The President of India can issue Proclamation of emergency _______.
  • on the advice of the Prime Minister
  • on the advice of the Council of Ministers
  • in his own discretion
  • when the decision of the Union Cabinet for the issue of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing.
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution proclamation of emergency has been defined?
  • Article 352
  • Article 353
  • Article 354
  • Article 358
Which Article in the Constitution of India defines effect of Proclamation of Emergency?
  • Article 356
  • Article 353
  • Article 354
  • Article 257
The President can declare emergency on ground of breakdown of constitutional machinery in the states ________.
  • only on the receipt of report from the Governor of the State to this effect.
  • even without receipt of a report from the Governor if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state can not be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
  • if the Council of Ministers of the State recommend to the President.
  • if the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly recommends to the President.
The Comptroller and Auditor for General of India has been described as the friend, philosoper and guide of
  • The Estimates Committee
  • The Committee of the Public undertakings
  • The Public Account Committee
  • All Parliamentary Committees
To enforce international treaties in the part of India or in the entire country, the Parliament of India can make any laws.
  • with the consent of all the States
  • with the consent of majority of States
  • with the consent of the related States
  • without the constant of any States
Which of the following statements is not correct?
  • Business in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or English
  • The Chairman of Rajya Sabha or Speaker may allow any person to express himself in his mother tongues
  • Language of the Parliament is provided in Article-119 of the Constitution
  • All of the above
Which of the following statements is/are not correct regarding President's Rule?
A proclamation of President's Rule may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation.
Such a proclamation requires parliamentary approval.
During President's Rule, the President can declare that the powers of the state legislature are to be exercised by the Parliament.
A law made by the Parliament or any specified authority continues to be operative even after the President's Rule.
  • Only 4
  • Only 2
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • None of these
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
No discussion shall take place in Parliament with regard to the conduct of any judge in India.
The validity of any proceedings in Parliament shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity.
Codes
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
After which report, the President promulgates President Rule in a State?
  • Prime Minister
  • Union Home Minister
  • Chief Minister
  • Governor
Through which Constitutional amendment in Article 359, it has been laid down that Fundamental Rights under Articles 20 and 21 are enforceable during the operation of Emergency?
  • 44th Amendment Act
  • 46th Amendment Act
  • 45th Amendment Act
  • 48th Amendment Act
In case President Rule in the State is not approved by the Parliament,'For how many months the same promulgation shall last'?
  • Four months
  • Two months
  • Three months
  • Six months
The maximum period for Article 356 is __________.
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 1 years
The Parliament can make a law on a subject in the State List when
a Proclamation of Emergency is in force.
two or more states make a request to the Parliament to make a law on a subject.
Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that such subjects have acquired national importance.
Codes
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • All of these
In case of proclamation of Emergency on grounds of war or external aggression, which of the following is not true?
All Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended.
The right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended.
The President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Articles 20-21.
Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights.
Choose the right answer from the options given below
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • All of these
Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the difference between a National Emergency and President's Rule?
There is no maximum period for operation for both of them.
Every resolution of Parliament approving their proclamation must be passed by a special majority.
Lok Sabha can pass a resolution for their revocation.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • All of the above
  • None of the above.
Consider the following statements
Parliament has power to proclaim the emergency in case when the security of India is threatened by internal or, external aggression.
president may effect the application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues, while a proclamation of emergency is in operation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The President  rule is imposed for a period of _________.
  • 3 Months
  • 6 months
  • till the next election is held
  • it depends upon the President's wish
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A special sitting of the house shall be held within 14 days in order to vary a proclamation of emergency.
A notice signed by not less than 1/10th of the total members of Lok Sabha is required to move a resolution disapproving the continuance of emergency, under Article 352.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
An emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India can be declared only during __________.
  • war, external aggression or internal disturbance
  • war, external aggression or armed rebellion
  • failure of constitutional machinery in the state
  • financial instability in the country
When can the President's rule under Article 356 be extended beyond one year?
  • When a proclamation of emergency is in operation in whole or part of India
  • When the Election Commission certifies that it is difficult to hold the general elections
  • Both 'a' and 'b'
  • Neither 'a' nor 'b'
A proclamation of emergency under Article 352 must be passed by both Houses of Parliament within _____________.
  • 1 month
  • 2 months
  • 6 months
  • 3 months
The word 'armed rebellion' has been substituted for 'internal disturbance' under Article 352 by which Amendment?
  • 39th
  • 42nd
  • 44th
  • 52nd
Which of the following is/are Constitutional bodies?
Planning Commission
National Human Rights Commission
Finance Commission
National Commission on SC
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • Only 3
Which of the following are constituted by the President?
The Finance Commission
The Planning Commission
The Commission on Official Languages
The Union Public Service Commission
Choose the right answer from the option given below 
  • 1 and 2
  • 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
The qualifications for the Chairman and other members of the Finance Commission ____________________.
  • are determined by the President
  • have been laid down in the Constitution
  • are determined by the President in Constitution
  • are determined by the Parliament
The jurisdiction of the Finance Commission does not extend to
  • recommendation of the principles which govern the Grants-in-Aid of the revenue of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India
  • recommendation of the allocation of funds among the various heads of expenditure in the Union and State budgets
  • recommendation of the allocation to the States of the respective shares of some tax proceeds
  • recommendation of the distribution between the Union and the State of the net proceeds taxes
Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for SC's:
A chairperson is a person who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court.
Two persons, who have special knowledge in matters relating to the backward classes.
Every member shall hold office for a term of two years from the date he assumes office.
Choose the correct codes from the given below.
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • None of these
Which community gets special provision for Central Services in Article 336?
  • Sikh Community
  • Muslim Community
  • Hindu Community
  • Anglo-Indian Community
A Delimitation Commission has been constituted in 2002 by the ____________________.
  • President of India
  • Parliament
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Election Commission of India
Which of the following has banned floor crossing by the members elected on a party ticket to the legislature? 
  • 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act
  • Peoples Representation Act
  • National Security Act
  • Maintenance of Internal Security Act
What shall be the composition of National Commission for SC and ST?
  • Chairperson
  • Vice-Chairperson
  • Five other members
  • All of the above
Choose the correct sequence on the basis of their precedence .
1 . Chairman of minorities commission
2 . Member of Parliament
3 . Army Commanders 
4 . Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation
  • 1 , 4 , 2 , 3
  • 2 , 1 , 3 , 4
  • 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
  • 4 , 2 , 3 , 1
Which of the following pairs of constitutional authority and procedure of appointment is or are correctly matched?
President : Elected by an electoral college consisting of elected MLAs and MPs.
Vice President : Elected by an electoral college consisting of elected MLAs and MPs.
Speaker : The House of people chooses after its first sitting.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
Which of the following statements relating to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is/are correct?
The CAG can attend the sitting of the committee on public accounts.
The CAG can attend the sitting of Lok Sabha  and Rajya Sabha.
The Jurisdiction of CAG is co-extensive with powers of the union government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • Only 1
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • All of these
The largest item of expenditure in the current account of the Central Government Budget is
  • defence expenditure
  • subsidies
  • interest payments
  • expenditure on social services
Which of the following are true about Central Vigilance Commission?
It was set up on the recommendation of Santhanam Committee.
It doesn't exercise superitendence over the functioning of CBI.
It is set up by an executive resolution of the Government of India.
It consists of a chairman and 3-members .
Select the correct answer using the codes give below
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 3
  • 1 and 4
Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than one- half of the states?
Election of the President.
Representation of the States in Parliament.
Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule.Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State.
Choose the right answer from the options given below
  • 1,2 and 3
  • 1,2and4
  • 1,3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
The Chairman of the Finance Commission must be __________________.
  • An economist of high caliber
  • A person having experience in public affairs
  • An expert from judiciary level of High Court Judge
  • None of the above
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