CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 18 - MCQExams.com

Who among the following dignitaries cannot be impeached?
  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Judges of the Supreme Court
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
A Constitution Amendment Bill after being passed by the Rajya Sabha is pending before a Select Committee of the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile the Parliament is dissolved. What happens to the bill?
  • The bill lapses on the dissolution of Parliament
  • The bill goes before a new Select Committee constituted bythe new Lok Sabha
  • The bill is referred to the Attorney General by the new Lok Sabha
  • The bill keeps alive despite dissolution of Parliament and takes its normal course
If the Lok Sabha is not in session, expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the State may be authorised by the
  • Prime Minister
  • Finance Minister
  • President
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Who enjoys the right to impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of citizens?
  • President
  • Union Parliament
  • Prime Minister
  • Supreme Court
The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising the
  • elected members of the Rajya Sabha
  • elected members of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States
  • elected members of both Houses of Parliament
  • members of both Houses of Parliament
When the Prime Minister tenders his resignation, the Union Cabinet
  • remains automatically dissolved
  • will function under an acting/a retaker Prime Minister
  • will function directly under the President
  • will meet under the Chairmanship of the President
The Attorney General for India holds office during the pleasure of the
  • Union Law Minister
  • Prime Minister
  • Chief Justice of India
  • President of India
When Mrs. Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1965, she was a member of
  • Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Neither
  • Both
Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Attorney General for India
  • Chief Election Commissioner
The President has the right to address
  • the two Houses of Parliament assembled at the first session convened after every general election
  • the two Houses at the commencement of the first session every year
  • the Lok Sabha only every year
  • Both (a) and (b) above
The President may nominate to the Lok Sabha _________ members of the Anglo-Indian community, if he is of the opinion that the community is not adequately represented in the House.
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
  • Five
The President can remove an individual Minister from the Council of Ministers
  • on his own suo moto
  • only on the advice of the Prime Minister
  • only on the advice of the Lok Sabha
  • only on the advice of the Speaker
Who among the following has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India?
  • President
  • Prime Minister
  • Union Parliament
  • Union Finance Minister
Civil proceedings may be brought against the President in respect of his personal acts but only if __________ months notice in writing has been delivered to him.
  • six
  • two
  • three
  • four
Who among the following is/are not appointed by the President of India?
  • Ambassadors and High Commissioners
  • Chief Justice of India
  • Prime Minister
  • Advocate General
The President of India possesses the same Constitutional authority as the
  • British Monarch
  • President of the USA
  • President of Bangladesh
  • President of Pakistan
The Fundamental Right which was subjected to several amendments is the right
  • to freedom
  • to equality
  • to property
  • against exploitation
State Governors are Instruments of control of the Centre over the States.
  • True
  • False
  • Only during a National Emergency
  • Only during a Financial Emergency
Who among the following is/are not appointed by the President?
  • Attorney General for India
  • Judges of the Supreme Court
  • Judges of High Courts
  • Advocate General
A joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament is held
  • when a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other
  • when there is some disagreement over any provision of or amendment to a bill
  • when a period of six months elapses from the date of receipt of a bill passed by one House without it is being passed by the other
  • All the above
Who retains the power of declaring war or peace?
  • Prime Minister
  • President
  • Chief of Army Staff
  • Defence Minister
When the Union Council of Ministers tenders an advice to the President, he
  • can refer it to the Supreme Court
  • can ignore it
  • will be bound by it
  • can reject it outright
After the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General is laid before Parliament it is examined by the
  • Estimates Committee
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Who amongst the following addresses the nation on the Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Delhi?
  • President of India
  • UPA Chairperson
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Prime Minister of India
As we all know, child labour is totally banned in India. As per the Child Labour Prohibition III Regulation Act, 'Child' means a person who has not completed
  • 18 years of his/her age
  • 16 years of his/her age
  • 14 years of his/her age
  • 20 years of his/her age
Right to Education Bill envisages to provide free education to the children of the age group of
  • Up to 3 years
  • Up to 5 years
  • Up to 6 years
  • 6-14 years
The two nominated Anglo-Indians in the House of the People represent a population of about
  • 1 lakh
  • 140000
  • 2 lakhs
  • 3 lakhs
Not more than _________ shall elapse between the date on which a House is prorogued and the commencement of its next session.
  • 3 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
  • 1 year
When a US President dies in office, the Vice-President assumes the President's office and continues in that capacity for
  • six months
  • one year
  • two months
  • the full length of the unexpired term of office
Who acted as Prime Minister of India for 12 days on the death of Jawaharlal Nehru?
  • Morarji Desai
  • Mrs Indira Gandhi
  • Gulzari Lal Nanda
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri
Which of the following is NOT a Consumer Right as per the Consumer Protection Act 1986?
  • Right to consumer education
  • Right to seek redressal
  • Right to safety
  • Right to be informed
  • Right to negotiate
Who amongst the following appoints the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, India?
  • The President of India
  • The Prime Minister of India
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The Lok Sabha
The remuneration payable to the Advocate General of a State is determined by the
  • Chief Justice of the State High Court
  • Registrar of the State High Court
  • Governor
  • Chief Minister
Which one of the following is not true about the functions of the Attorney General for India?
  • He will have the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament
  • He will have the right to vote in Parliament
  • He will have a right of audience in all courts in India
  • He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India
The basic difference between the Indian President and the British Monarch is
  • A British Monarch can be questioned by the House of Lords, whereas the Indian President is not answerable to any court.
  • The British Monarch IS forbidden from foreign travel whereas the Parliament is in session no such restriction ever applies to the Indian President.
  • There is no age bar to the Indian President for holding the office whereas the British Monarch .automatically steps down on his attaining the age of 75 installing the Crown Prince as Monarch.
  • The Indian President is elected every five years whereas the British Crown is hereditary and not elective.
The Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall be appointed/elected by the
  • President
  • Lieutenant Governor
  • Delhi Assembly
  • Chief Administrator
The Governor holds office for _________ years from the date of assumption of office.
  • five
  • four
  • six
  • three
Who among the following is/are not appointed by a State Governor?
  • Chief Minister
  • Members of the State Public Service Commission
  • High Court Judges
  • Advocate General
The Special Officer for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is appointed by the
  • Prime Minister
  • President
  • Law Minister
  • Vice-President
Who among the following are not allowed to exercise their right to franchise in India?
  • Women
  • Priests/Clergymen
  • Lunatics
  • Quasi-Government Servants
A State Governor has
  • diplomatic powers
  • military powers
  • emergency powers
  • no diplomatic or military or emergency powers
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The Joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament is presided over by
  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Chief Justice of India
Who acts as the channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers?
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Vice-President
  • Prime Minister
  • Chairman, Rajya Sabba
The Chief Minister remains in power as along as he enjoys the confidence of the
  • Prime Minister
  • Governor
  • State Legislative Assembly
  • People of the State
The Governor is the _________ of the Universities in the State.
  • Chancellor
  • Pro-Chancellor
  • Vice-Chancellor
  • Chief Executive
The legal adviser to a State Government is known as the
  • Advocate General
  • Attorney General
  • Solicitor General
  • Public Prosecutor
The Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service have been created by the
  • Home Ministry
  • Unoin Public Service Commission
  • Parliament
  • Supreme Court of India
During the temporary absence of a Governor the ________ is appointed to officiate as Governor.
  • Chief Sectetary
  • Speaker of the State Assembly
  • Chairman of the State Legislative Council
  • Chief Justice of the State High Court
A State Governor enjoys
  • No discretionary powers
  • extensive discretionary powers
  • discretionary powers in certain matters
  • discretionary powers during an Emergency
The executive power of the State is vested in the
  • Governor
  • Chief Minister
  • Neither
  • Both
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