CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 15 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following houses is presided over by a nonmember?
  • Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Vidhan Sabha
  • Vidhan Parishad
The Union Government has brought the land reform laws in the ____ Schedule of the Constitution.
  • 7th
  • 8th
  • 9th
  • 10th
The Indian Army General who had earned the sobriquet 'Sparrow' was
  • KM Cariappa
  • Sam J Manekshaw
  • Rajinder Singh
  • KS Thimmayya
The President nominates persons to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in that order
  • 4 and 10
  • 2 and 14
  • 2 and 10
  • 2 and 12
The functional head of the Government is the
  • Chief Justice of India
  • President
  • Prime Minister
  • Cabinet Secretary
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha will address his letter of resignation to the
  • President
  • Prime Minister
  • Deputy Speaker
  • Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
The members of the Vidhan Sabha in Indian States are
  • directly elected
  • indirectly elected
  • appointed by the Governor
  • nominated by the President
Does the Constitution provide for a Deputy Prime Minister?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes, during an Emergency
  • Yes, during a Financial Emergency
In the event of receiving the resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall forthwith communicate the fact to the
  • Prime Minister of India
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Chief of the Army Staff
  • Chief Justice of India
The inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution was welcomed by
  • the Union Cabinet only
  • the ruling party only
  • the opposition parties only
  • both the Houses of Parliament unanimously
The fundamental rights of Indian citizens can be suspended by the
  • Supreme Court of India
  • Union Parliament
  • President of India
  • President, in consultation with the Attorney General for India
The Special Officer for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall be appointed by the
  • Prime Minister
  • Home Minister
  • Law Minister
  • President
State which of the following statements is incorrect?
  • Comptroller and Auditor General controls all disbursements and audits the accounts of both the Union and the State Governments
  • He annually submits a report to the President relating to the accounts of Union
  • The annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General is considered by Public Accounts Committee of Parliament
  • No money by the Union and Stale Governments can be spent without prior approval of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from office:
  • In the same way as the President can be removed
  • In the same manner as that prescribed for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge
  • By the President on a report by the Supreme Court
  • In none of the above ways
The monthly salary of the President of India is now
  • Rs 500000
  • Rs 180000
  • Rs 150000
  • Rs 200000
Before assuming office as the President of the Republic, Dr Rajendra Prasad was the
  • President of the Constituent Assembly of India
  • Vice-President of India
  • Interim Prime Minister
  • Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly
Consider the following statements with respect to Attorney General of India:
1.He is appointed by the President.
2.He must have the same qualifications as are required by a Judge of High Court.
3.In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
  • 1 only
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
The first Governor-General of free India was
  • Lord Mountbatten
  • C Rajagopalaehari
  • Dr Rajendra Prasad
  • Lord Wavell
Who performs the duties of the office of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha when the Vice-President is acting for the President?
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  • Attorney General of India
Which of the following are true regaling the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
The office of the CAG has been created by the Constitution.
He holds office for a term of five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
He can be removed from office only by impeachment.
He has to audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and of each State and Union Territory having a Legislative Assembly and see whether expenditure has been in accordance with the law.
  • I, II, III and IV
  • I, III and IV
  • II and III
  • III and IV
In case of which of the following, the method of removal from office is the same?
Judge of the Supreme Court.
Chief Election Commissioner.
President of India.
  • I and II
  • II and III
  • I and III
  • I, II and III
Consider the following statements:
1.The Attorney General of India can be a member of any Parliamentary Committee.
2.The Attorney General of India can take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament.
3.To be appointed as the Attorney General of India, a person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1 & 2
  • 2 & 3
  • 1 & 3
  • 1, 2 & 3
The Governor may nominate one or more members of a certain community, as members of the State Legislative Assembly. If no member of that community seeks election to the Assembly. Name the community.
  • Parsis
  • Jains
  • Anglo-Indians
  • Buddhists
The number of members nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha is constitutionally limited to
  • 12
  • 15
  • 10
  • 20
An Advocate General of a State is entitled to appear before
  • any court of law within the country
  • any court of law within the State
  • the Supreme Court of India
  • District and Sessions Courts
If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, then which of the following statements is correct?
  • The Bill is sent back to the Lok Sabha for further consideration
  • President summons a Joint Session for passing the Bill
  • Lok Sabha may or may not accept its recommendations
  • The Attorney General's opinion is sought
The protector of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution is the
  • Parliament
  • Prime Minister
  • President
  • Supreme Court
The National Integration Council is chaired by the
  • President of India
  • Vice-President of India
  • Chief Justice of India
  • Prime Minister of India
The Rajya Sabha is dissolved
  • during an Emergency
  • every five years
  • never
  • At the discretion of the President
President's rule can be imposed in a State
  • during an Internal Emergency
  • during an External Emergency
  • when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in the State
  • At no time
For moving a resolution to remove the Speaker from his office, a prior notice of at least ________ days has to be given.
  • seven
  • fourteen
  • thirty
  • sixty
The Constitution provides for a legal adviser to the State Government. He is known as the
  • Public Prosecutor
  • Solicitor General
  • Advocate General
  • Government Pleader
Who among the following can preside over a joint sitting of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament?
  • President of India
  • Prime Minister
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Who among the following has the power to summon or prorogue both the Houses of Parliament?
  • President of India
  • Prime Minister of India
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
In the discharge of his functions, the Attorney General is assisted by a Solicitor General and _________ Additional Solicitors General.
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
The Attorney General for India does not have the right to
  • attend Parliament sessions
  • attend Parliamentary Committees
  • take part in the proceedings of Parliamentary Committees by expressing his views
  • vote in Parliament
A Bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after
  • it is passed by both the Houses and assented to by the President
  • it is passed by both the Houses and assented to by the Prime Minister
  • the Speaker assents to the Bill
  • the Prime Minister and the Speaker have signed the Bill
The President of India can be removed from office by impeachment for
  • violation of the Constitution of India
  • failure to follow the advice given by the Supreme Court
  • failure to pay income-tax
  • contempt of court
Which one of the following Committees examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
  • Committee of Estimates
  • Committee on Public Accounts
  • Joint Select Committee
  • Rules Committee
The President of India is elected by
  • the People of India directly
  • the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at a joint sitting
  • the Union Cabinet
  • indirect election, by an electoral college
Which one of the following is not correct with regard to the powers of the President of India?
  • He is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces
  • He can declare war or peace
  • He presents the annual Defence Budget before Parliament
  • He has the power to issue Ordinances
Who among the following has the exclusive power to grant pardon in case of death sentences?
  • Prime Minister of India
  • Chief Justice of India
  • President of India
  • A Special Bench of the Supreme Court
A device to obtain the opinion of the people on an important public issue, when that issue has not been passed by the Legislature of the State, is known as
  • Plebiscite
  • Referendum
  • Self-determination
  • Mandate
The Contingency Fund of India has been placed at the disposal of the
  • Prime Minister
  • President
  • Comptroller and Auditor General
  • Home Ministry
The Prime Minister of India now receives a monthly salary of
  • Rs 100000
  • Rs 90000
  • Rs 120000
  • a Member of Parliament
Who among the following can be rightly called the guardian of the Public Purse in India?
  • Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
  • Chairman of the State Bank of India
  • President of India
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which among the following statements is not true? Under the Constitution of India,
  • the Vice-President is liable for impeachment
  • the President does not preside
  • he Speaker does not speak
  • the Governor does not govern
The upper age limit for remaining a President in India is
  • 60 years
  • 65 years
  • 70 years
  • There is no upper age limit
In the Indian political system, supremacy lies with the
  • Armed Forces
  • Constitution
  • Parliament
  • Supreme Court
Freedom of religion is guaranteed by
  • the Preamble
  • Convention
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Directive Principles
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