CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 5 - MCQExams.com

Take the case of dignity and equal rights for women. How do democrats help?
  • Women in democracies have equal degree of political representation in legislature.
  • Women in democracies have guaranteed rights and are always treated with respect.
  • Women in democracies are not subjected to sex discrimination in most aspects of social life.
  • In democracies, the principle of equality is accepted as legal norm, which makes it easier to guarantee their freedom and dignity.
Which one of the following categories of persons is not treated at par so far as the availability of Fundamental Rights is concerned?
  • Members of the armed forces
  • Members of the forces charged with the responsibility of maintenance of public order
  • Members of the forces employed in connection with the communications systems setup in the country
  • Members of the forces employed in connection with the communication systems setup for maintenance of public order
Privilege motion can be raised against a Minister when he ________.
  • loses confidence in the government
  • absents himself for a long time
  • withholds facts of a case or gives a distorted version of facts
  • avoids collective responsibility of the cabinet
With reference to the Presidential Election in India, consider the following statements:
The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential Election should be signed by at least 50 electors as proposers and another 50 as seconders.
The prescribed security deposit in the Presidential Election is Rs 25000.
Which of these statement is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees Freedom to Press?
  • Article $$16$$
  • Article $$19$$
  • Article $$22$$
  • Article $$31$$
Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
$$1$$. The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles $$14$$ to $$36$$.
$$2$$. The Fundamental Rights are meant for promoting the ideal of political democracy.
$$3$$. Some of them are negative in character.
$$4$$. They are sacrosanct.
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
The Union Budget is laid before the two Houses of Parliament in accordance with Article ____________ Indian Constitution.
  • 73
  • 112
  • 360
  • 370
Which of the following are a function of Parliament in India? 
Providing the Cabinet and holding them responsible.
Critically analysing government policy. 
Grievance ventilation. 
Securing relevant information on government.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following is not correct?
  • The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college
  • The electoral college consists of all members of both the house of parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states
  • The election of President is held in accordance with proportional representation by single transferable secret ballot system
  • The President takes oath from chief justice of India
Parliament is empowered to get the following removal:
Comptroller and Auditor General 
Supreme Court judges 
Chairman of UPSC 
High Court judges
Choose the right answer from the codes given below.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2 and 4
  • 1 and 2
Who was the President of India at the time of proclamation of emergency in the year 1975?
  • V.V. Giri
  • Giani Zail Singh
  • Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
  • Shankar Dayal Sharma
Consider the following statements.
The President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
Executive power of the Union is vested in the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
All money matters received by or on behalf of the Government of India are credited to:
the Consolidated Fund of India. 
the Public Account of India. 
the Contingency Fund of India. 
Choose the right answer from the codes given below.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
Besides representation, the Parliament of India is also a deliberative body with diverse functions. Which one among the following is not a function of the Parliament of India?
  • Ventilating the grievances of the people
  • Executing major policy decisions
  • Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure
  • Amending the Constitution
Who is considered as the Guardian of the Public Purse?
  • Parliament
  • Comptroller and Auditor General
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • The President
At present in the Constitution of India, Right to Property is?
  • Fundamental Right
  • Legal Right
  • Moral Right
  • None of the above
Which of the following statement is correct?
  • the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is elected every year.
  • the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is elected for a term of 5 years.
  • the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is elected for a term of 6 years.
  • the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of impeachment of the President of India?
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Lok Sabha
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Both the Houses of the Parliament
Which of the following is/are not correct?
When the Vice President performs the duty of President in his absence, he seizes to be ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
The Vice President takes oath only from President of India.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following cannot be suspended or restricted even during National Emergency?
  • Right to reside and settle in any part of the country
  • Right to life and personal liberty
  • Right to move freely throughout the territory of India
  • Right to carry on any profession or business
The Constitution authorises the President to make provisions for discharge of duties of Governor in extraordinary circumstances under the _____.
  • Article 160
  • Article 162
  • Article 165
  • Article 310
The quorum of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is ________.
  • 1/5th of the total membership
  • 1/6th of the total membership
  • 1/8th of the total membership
  • 1/10th of the total membership
The Indian Parliament consists of _________.
  • Lok Sabha only
  • Lok Sabha and the President
  • Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
  • The President, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Which one of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India?
  • Returning an ordinary bill for reconsideration
  • Returning a money bill for reconsideration
  • Dissolving the Lok Sabha
  • Appointing the Prime Minister
A proclamation of National emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval ________.
  • within 1 month
  • within 2 months
  • within 6 months
  • within 1 year
Which one among the following pairs of Articles relating to the Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended during the enforcement of emergency under Article $$359$$ of the Indian Constitution?
  • Articles $$14$$ and $$15$$
  • Articles $$16$$ and $$17$$
  • Articles $$20$$ and $$21$$
  • Articles $$24$$ and $$25$$
Which of the following statements with regard to preventive detention in India is/are correct? 
1) The detained person has no rights other than those mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 22 of Constitution of India.
2) The detained person has a right to challenge the detention order on the ground that he was already in jail when the detention order was passed.
3) The detained person can claim bail on the ground that he has been in prison beyond 24 hours without an order of the magistrate.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Only 3
  • All of the above
Which one of the following writs is issued during the pendency of proceeding in a court?
  • Mandamus
  • Certiorari
  • Prohibition
  • Quo Warranto
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens of India in matters relating to public employment?
  • Article $$15$$
  • Article $$16(1)$$ and $$16(2)$$
  • Article $$16(3)$$
  • Article $$16(3), 16(4)$$ and $$16(5)$$
Which of the following are the legal provisions for the implementation of the Fundamental Duties?
$$1$$. Protection of Civil Rights Act $$(1955)$$
$$2$$. Unlawful Activities(Prevention) Act $$(1967)$$
$$3$$. Wildlife Protection Act $$(1972)$$
$$4$$. Forest Conservation Act $$(1980)$$
Choose the correct answer using the given codes.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
Which Amendment to the Constitution inserted a new Article $$21A$$ providing Right to Education in the Constitution?
  • $$86$$th Amendment
  • $$87$$th Amendment
  • $$88$$th Amendment
  • $$89$$th Amendment
Which of the following is/are not correct?
$$1$$. The Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution are six in number.
$$2$$. Article $$19$$ contained seven rights.
$$3$$. The rights mentioned in Article $$19$$ are protected against only state action and not against private individuals.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Only $$3$$
  • All of these
In which of the following cases, Supreme Court held that "Fundamental Rights enable a man to chalk out his own life in the manner he likes best"?
  • Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain
  • Golaknath vs State of Punjab
  • Bank Nationalisation Case
  • Azar vs Municipal Corporation
Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court?
  • Mutual disputes among States
  • Dispute between Centre and State
  • Protection of the Fundamental Rights
  • Protection from the violation of the Constitution
Which of the following are means by which Parliament controls the financial system? 
Parliament has to authorise the levy or collection of any tax. 
Money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India only if Parliament sanctions it.
Through the financial committees that scrutinise Government expenditure. 
It causes the Budget to be laid before it every year.
Choose the right answer from the codes given below.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 2
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is/are not related to Fundamental Duties?
$$1$$. To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
$$2$$. To value and preserve the rich heritage or our composite culture.
$$3$$. To promote the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
$$4$$. To protect all monuments of historic interest and national importance.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • Only $$4$$
Which among the following are not true about the censorship of the press?
$$1$$. It is prohibited by the Constitution.
$$2$$. It has to be judged by the test of reasonableness.
$$3$$. It is a restriction on the freedom of the press mentioned in Article $$19$$.
$$4$$. It is specified in Article $$31$$ of the Constitution.
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
For violation of which of the following rights, an aggrieved person can directly approach the  Supreme Court and High Courts for their enforcement?
$$1$$. For denial of information under Right to Information.
$$2$$. For denial of education under Right to Education.
$$3$$. For denial of employment under MGNREGA.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which of the following can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?
  • Supreme Court
  • Parliament
  • President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
  • None of these; the restrictions have already been included in the Constitution
Which one among the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights embodied in the Constitution of India?
  • Right to Equality
  • Right to Freedom
  • Right against Exploitation
  • Right to Information
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. The main objective of Article $$13$$ is to secure the paramountcy of the Constitution in regard to Fundamental Rights.
$$2$$. According to Article $$15$$, the state shall not deny to any person the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which of the following Fundamental Rights are available to Indian citizens but not to aliens?
$$1$$. Equality before Law
$$2$$. Freedom of Expression and Speech
$$3$$. Right of Minorities to conserve their language and culture
$$4$$. Protection to life and liberty
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
Freedom of speech and expression are restricted in the Constitution on grounds of ________.
$$1$$. defamation
$$2$$. contempt of court
$$3$$. protecting a scheduled tribe
$$4$$. friendly relations with foreign states.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
Regarding Equality before Law, the Indian Constitution makes exceptions in the case of _________.
$$1$$. The President
$$2$$. Governors
$$3$$. Foreign sovereigns
$$4$$. Foreign diplomats.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
Which statements is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights?
$$1$$. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces.
$$2$$. They are automatically suspended when any emergency is proclaimed by the President.
$$3$$. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces.
$$4$$. They cannot be amended as they form the basic feature of the Constitution.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
Which of the following come under Right to Equality?
$$1$$. Non-discrimination by State on grounds of religion or race.
$$2$$. Equal protection of the laws.
$$3$$. Equal pay for equal work.
$$4$$. Equality of opportunity in matters of employment under the State.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
What can be the maximum interval between two sessions of Parliament?
  • 3 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
When a Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by _________.
  • a simple majority of members present and voting
  • three-fourth majority of members present and voting
  • two-third majority of the Houses
  • absolute majority of the Houses
Who holds the power to appoint the nominees from Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha?
  • Minorities Commission
  • President of India
  • Prime minister
  • Vice-President
Which of the following courts is/are responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
  • Supreme Court
  • High Court
  • Both 'a' and 'b'
  • District Court
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