CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 19 - MCQExams.com

If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, whose decision shall be final?
  • The Supreme Court of India
  • The President of India
  • The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Joint Parliamentary committee
A person to be appointed as Attorney-General for India, he must have to be.
  • Qualified of being a judge of a High Court
  • Qualified of being a judge of Supreme Court
  • Either (a) or (b)
  • Neither (a) nor (b)
Who has been appointed the President of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)?
  • Priya Mittal
  • R K Agrawal
  • Ashok Gupta
  • Akshita Patil
The Attorney-General has right to audience in _____.
  • Supreme Court only
  • High Courts only
  • Both Supreme Court and High Courts
  • All courts in the Indian Union
Which of the following constitutional Amendment Act, deals with the Elementary Education as a Fundamental Right?
  • $$84^{th}$$ Amendment Act
  • $$85^{th}$$ Amendment Act
  • $$86^{th}$$ Amendment Act
  • $$87^{th}$$ Amendment Act
Whose recommendation is mandatory to impeach the President of India from his office before the completion of his/her term?
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The two houses of paliament
Who among the following can attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while not being a member of either House?
  • The Solicitor General of India
  • The Vice-President of India
  • The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  • The Attorney General of India
Who became the first female president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)?
  • Clara Zetkin
  • Stacey Cunningham
  • Adena Friedman
  • Navanethem Pillay
The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by
  • Law Commission
  • Santhanam Committee
  • Shah Commission
  • Administrative Reforms Commission
Which one of the following statements with regard to the comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is NOT correct?
  • He is appointed by the President of India
  • He can be removed from office in the same way as the judge of the supreme court of india
  • The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office
  • The salary of the CAG is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India
Which one of the following about the parliament of India is NOT correct? 
  • The Parliament consists of the president, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
  • There are no nominated member in the Lok sabha
  • The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
  • Some memebers of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President
  • Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
  • Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
  • Both Assertion and Reason are correct
  • Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
Who among the following is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Defence Minister
  • The President
  • The External Affairs Minister
The fundamental duties are the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. Which among the following is not a fundamental duty of citizens under the Constitution of India?
  • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
  • To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
  • To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
  • To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries when they visit India.
Which of the following is not an example of a good citizen?
  • Concerned only about personal interests
  • Following rules and regulations of a civilised society
  • Keeping the surroundings clean
  • Helping others
Which of these is not a fundamental right in India?
  • Right to life
  • Right to freedom
  • Right to freedom of religion
  • Right to Property
In this form of government the country is rules by monarch (a king or a queen), who rules as an autocrat with absolute power over the state and government. This form of government is seen in some Arab countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. What is it called?
  • Constitutional monarchy
  • Absolute monarchy
  • Crowned republic
  • Diarchy
The Indian Constitution contains an article which says that it is the duty of every citizen 'to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures'. Which article are we talking about?
  • Article $$34 B$$
  • Article $$51 A$$
  • Article $$21$$
  • Article $$63$$
For how many seats does the parliament hold Elections ?
  • 543
  • 540
  • 550
  • 666
Which union minister has launched ASH TRACK Mobile App to monitor fly ash from thermal plants?
  • R. K. Singh
  • Giriraj Singh
  • Mahesh Sharma
  • Hardeep Singh Puri
Who has been appointed the new General Officer Commander-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Northern Command (Indian Army)?
  • Ranbir Singh
  • Sarath Chand
  • Devraj Anbu
  • Manoj Mukund Naravane
How many candidates can the president of India appoint in Loksabha ?
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1
  • 8
Which of the following is not included in the list of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
  • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
  • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
  • Secularism
  • To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
The main function of a school board is to
  • manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.
  • raise revenue for public schools through local taxes and fees.
  • propose and legislate state laws that affect the public schools.
  • serve as a school's principals, teachers, and administrators.
Which of the following is not included in Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
  • Right to property
  • Right to freedom of religion
  • Right to vote in all elections
  • Right to freedom of speech and expression
The word 'secular' denotes
  • Keeping away from all religions
  • Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens
  • Belief in God
  • Practising different religions
What is an election held for only one constituency to fill the vacancy caused due to the death or resignation of a member called ?
  • By-election
  • Mid-term election
  • General election
  • None of these
The term "Intellectual property Rights" covers:
  • Copyrights
  • Trademarks
  • Patents
  • All of these
 Subhash Chandra Bose was elected President of the Congress in 1938 with Gandhiji's goodwill. He wanted a second term, but Gandhiji did not approve of it. Despite the disapproval, Bose fought the election and won it, defeating the official candidate by over 200 votes. Gandhiji took it as a personal defeat. Identify the candidate.
  • Lala Lajpatrai
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Pattabhi Sitaramayya
  • Sarojini Naidu
A duty is a task required of which citizens
  • citizens elected to a party
  • a minority of citizens
  • a majority of citizens
  • all citizens
The Sedition Act of 1918 forbade
  • citizenship for immigrants.
  • German Americans to vote for president.
  • African Americans to attend public schools.
  • abusive language against the United States
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
  • Privileges
  • Restraints
  • Competition
  • Ideology
Which one among the following statements is not correct?
The word 'Socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India, read with _______.
  • Article 39(d), would enable the court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws
  • Article 14, would enable the court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent
  • Article 25, would enable the court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article
  • Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status
Which Article of the Constitution enjoins the state to provide for a social order in which justice, social, economic and political freedom is ensured?
  • Article 37
  • Article 38
  • Article 39
  • Article 39A
Freedom of conscience under the Constitution of India is subject to _______.
$$1$$. public order, morality, and health.
$$2$$. a law providing for social welfare and reform.
$$3$$. opening Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all Hindus.
$$4$$. defamation or incitement to an offence.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on education?
Directive Principles of State Policy
Rural and Urban Bodies
Fifth Schedule
Sixth Schedule
Seventh Schedule 
  • 1 and 2
  • 3, 4 and 5
  • 1, 2 and 5
  • 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Article : Deals with
  • 39 (a) : Right to adequate livelihood
  • 39 (d) : Equal pay for equal work
  • 39 (c) : Opportunity to the children
  • 39 (b) : Ownership of material sources for common good
Match the following codes:
List IList II
A.Article 39A1.Promotion of cooperation societies
B.Article 43A2.Equal justice and free legal aid
C.Article 43B3.Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forest and wild life
D.Article 48A4.Participation of workers in management of industries

A B C D :
  • 2 4 1 3
  • 1 3 2 4
  • 2 1 4 3
  • 3 2 4 1
Apart from the directives included in part IV, the directives contained in other parts of the Constitution include:
Article 335
Article 350A
Article 351
Article 352
Choose the correct code below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2, 3
  • 2, 3, 4
  • All of these
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
  • Article 42 : To secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
  • Article 40 : To organise village panchayats.
  • Article 47 : Prohibition of intoxicating drinks.
  • Article 50 : To protect all monuments of historic and national importance.
Which one among the following statements is not correct?
  • The right conferred by Article -$$32$$ cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article -$$359$$ $$(1)$$ of the Constitution of India.
  • The enforcement of Articles -$$20$$ and $$21$$ cannot be suspended.
  • Punishments can be prescribed by a state legislation for offences under Part-III of the Constitution of India.
  • The Fundamental Rights can be abrogated by law made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order.
Find the incorrect match.
  • $$77$$th Amendment Act $$\rightarrow$$ Article $$16$$ $$(4A)$$
  • $$81$$st Amendment Act $$\rightarrow$$ Article $$16(4B)$$
  • $$82$$nd Amendment Act $$\rightarrow$$ Article $$335$$
  • $$93$$rd Amendment Act $$\rightarrow$$ Article $$15(4)$$
Which of the following are not the discretionary powers of President?
Ordinance making power
To pardon
Appointment of Chief Election Commissioners
Appointment of judges.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • None of the above
  • All of the above
Consider the following statements regarding the Parliament:
The provision for the Calling Attention Notices was first made in the year
Notices of calling attention have to be given by members in writing by 10:00 am.
A member can give not more than one Calling Attention Notice for any one sitting.
Which of the above statements is not correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Only 3
  • None of the above
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes eligibility conditions for re-election to the post of president of India?
  • Article 52
  • Article 54
  • Article 55
  • Article 57
Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of the writ of quo warrants?
$$1$$. The office must be public and must be created by a statute or by the Constitution itself.
$$2$$. The office must be a substantive once and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another.
$$3$$. There has been a contravention of the Constitution on a statute or stationary instrument in appointing such person to that office.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
Which of the following are the circumstances under which an elected member of Parliament may be disqualified on the ground of defection?
If he voluntarily gives up his membership of a political party.
2 If he voluntarily abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party without prior permission of the political party.
If he is expelled by the party for anti-party activities.
If he joins a political party other than the party on whose ticket he contested and got elected. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
An Appropriation Bill _____________.
is necessary to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India.
cannot be amended to vary the amount of any charged expenditure.
includes only the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
is required to withdraw money from the Contingency Fund of India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the "Right against Exploitation" in the Constitution of India?
$$1$$. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
$$2$$. Abolition of untouchability.
$$3$$. Protection of the interests of the minorities.
$$4$$. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
Consider the following statements with respect to qualification to become the member of Rajya Sabha and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
He/ She should be at least 30 years of age.
He/ She should be registered as a voter on the list of voters in the State from which the candidate is to be elected. 
He/ She should not hold office of profit under the State. 
  • 1 and 2 are correct
  • 1 and 3 are correct
  • 2 and 3 are correct
  • 1, 2 and 3 are correct
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