CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 7 - MCQExams.com

A member of Lok Sabha does not become disqualified to continue as a member of the house if the member _________.
  • voluntarily gives up his/her membership of the political party from which he/she was elected
  • is expelled by the political party from which he/she had been elected to the house.
  • joins a political party after being elected as an independent candidate.
  • abstains from voting contrary to the direction by his/her political party.
The 84th Amendment Act has frozen the total number of existing seats in the Lok Sabha on the basis of 1971 Census. They shall remain unaltered till the first Census to be taken after the year ____.
  • 2010
  • 2015
  • 2021
  • 2026
Which one of the following States has the highest number of reserve seats for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?
  • Bihar
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Gujarat
Consider the following statements regarding the 'question hour' in the Indian Parliament.
Unless the Chairman of Rajya Sabha otherwise the Speaker of Lok Sabha directs the first hour of every sitting of Rajya Sabha is for asking and answering question.
Starred questions are answered orally and supplementary questions are allowed in it.
Speaker of Lok Sabha or Chairman of Rajya Sabha is authorized to decide if the question asked should be answered orally or written.
One member of Parliament can ask only three-starred questions in a day.
Which of statements given above are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
Which one of the following states has the lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha? 
  • Jharkhand
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Himachal Pradesh
 What is the fix number of members of Lok Sabha?
  • 444
  • 541
  • 543
  • 545
Which House is better placed with regard to control over the executive?
  • Lok Sabha
  • Raiya Sabha
  • Both are equally placed
  • It depends from which House the Prime Minister comes
According, to the Article-82 of the Constitution of India, the allocation of seats in Lok Sabha to the States is on the basis of the_____census.
  • 1961
  • 1971
  • 1981
  • 1991
Union Budget is always presented first in ______.
  • the Lok Sabha
  • the Rajya Sabha
  • joint session of the Parliament
  • meeting of the Union Cabinet
According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, $$1993$$, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
  • Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
  • Any serving Judge of the High Court
  • Only a retired Chief Justice of India
  • Only a retired Chief Justice of High Court
The Opposition Party status is accorded to a political party in the Lok Sabha only if it captures at least _______.
  • 5% seats
  • 10% seats
  • 15% seats
  • 20% seats
Which are the two states (other than UP) having the highest representation in Lok Sabha?
  • Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu and Bihar
  • Bihar and West Bengal
  • Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
In the Lok Sabha, unless there is a quorum, the Speaker should not conduct the proceedings. To ensure this _______.
  • the Speaker usually counts the heads at the beginning of everyday's first session
  • the Parliamentary Secretariat keeps a watch on the attendance in the House and informs the Speaker
  • the attendance register kept at the entrance is monitored
  • the Speaker relies only on the members to bring to his notice the lack or a quorum
The writ of Mandamus is available for the purpose of ________.
$$1$$. enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
$$2$$, compelling a Court or Judicial Tribunal to exercise its jurisdiction when it has refused to exercise it.
$$3$$. directing a public official or the government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$1$$
The first mid-term elections for Lok Sabha were held in ______.
  • 1962
  • 1971
  • 1977
  • 1980
Which of the following is matched incorrectly?
  • Article $$19(1)(a)$$  - Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
  • Article $$19(1)(b)$$ - Freedom to Form Association
  • Article $$19(1)(e)$$ - Freedom of Residence
  • Article $$19(1)(g)$$ - Right to practise any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Which one of the following is not a feature of the Fundamental Rights?
  • These are available to all persons, citizens and non-citizens.
  • There are in the nature of positive obligations upon the state.
  • Some of the rights are available only to the citizens.
  • These are justiciable.
Which of the following are not included in the Right to Freedom of Religion in the Constitution of India?
$$1$$. Freedom of conscience and the right to practise and propagate religion.
$$2$$. Levying of taxes or use of funds of the government for the promotion or maintenance of any religion.
$$3$$. Establishment and maintenance of religion and charitable institutions.
$$4$$. Imparting of religious instructions in any government maintained institutions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$4$$
Which of the following are the points of criticism against the Fundamental Rights?
$$1$$. The economic and social rights do not find any place in the Chapter on Fundamental Rights.
$$2$$. The Fundamental Rights are almost absolute and attach too much importance to the interests of the individual.
$$3$$. The remedies for the protection of the Fundamental Rights are very expensive and beyond the capacity of the ordinary citizens.
$$4$$. The Rights are hedged with so many restrictions and limitations that they virtually became ineffective.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
Which of the following statements are incorrect?
$$1$$. The Right to Private Property was removed from the Constitution by the $$42$$nd Amendment.
$$2$$. The Right to Private Property which was granted by the original Constitution has been made more sacrosanct by the $$44$$th Amendment.
$$3$$. The Right to Property was never a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution.
$$4$$. The Right to Private Property was granted by the original Constitution but it has since been removed from the list of Fundamental Rights.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
Consider the following statements:
The total elective membership of the Lok Sabha is distributed among the States on the basis of the population and area of the State.
The 84th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India lifted the freeze on the delimitation of constituencies imposed by the 42nd Amendment.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Who among the following was the member of Lok Sabha during his Prime Ministership?
  • Deve Gowda
  • IK Gujral
  • Chandrashekhar
  • Dr. Manmohan Singh
Which of the following are Constitutional rights?
$$1$$. Right to Property.
$$2$$. Freedom of Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse.
$$3$$. Right to Vote.
$$4$$. Right related to Article $$265$$.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • All of these
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha, as stipulated in the Constitution of India, is ________.
  • 538
  • 525
  • 550
  • 552
Which of the following has been inserted by $$42$$nd Amendment?
  • Participation of workers in management of industries
  • Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife
  • Both 'a' and 'b'
  • None of the above
Who is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha?
  • The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  • The Attorney General of India
  • The Solicitor General
  • The Secretary to President of India
'State' for the purpose of Fundamental Rights includes _____.
  • Government and Parliament of India
  • Government and Legislature of State
  • all local authorities
  • all of the above
Who amongst the following elects the Vice-President of India?
1.  Members of Lok Sabha
2. Members of Rajya Sabha
3. Members of Legislative Assemblies
4. Members of Legislative Councils
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • All of these
Which Article of the Constitution deals with martial law?
  • Article $$33$$
  • Article $$34$$
  • Article $$35$$
  • All of these
Which of the following is a significance of the Fundamental Rights?
  • They strengthen secular fabric of State
  • They serve as bulwark of individual liberty
  • They check the authority of the government
  • They are absolute rights and are provided without any exception
Which of the following is correctly matched?
Article : Deals with
  • $$31A$$ : Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights
  • $$31B$$ : Validating certain Acts
  • $$31C$$ : Giving effect to Fundamental Duties
  • $$13$$ : Saving of certain laws
The term of the Lok Sabha _________.
  • cannot be extended under any circumstances
  • can be extended by six months at a time
  • can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
  • can be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the State?
  • 6th and 22nd
  • 13th and 38th
  • 7th and 31st
  • 11th and 42nd
What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha?
  • 18 years
  • 21 years
  • 25 years
  • None of these
What could be the maximum time limit of 'Zero Hour'?
  • 30 minutes
  • 1 hour
  • 2 hour
  • Indefinite period
The Constitution of India guarantees the Fundamental Right of Freedom of Religion to all its citizens. Which among the following is not true of this right?
  • It gives freedom of conscience and freedom to profess, practise and propagate any religion.
  • It gives freedom to establish and maintain institution for religious and charitable purposes.
  • The right is subject to public order, morality and health.
  • The state cannot make any law which abrogates this right of citizens.
The basic difference between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles is?
  • Fundamental Rights are positive while Directive Principles are negative
  • Directive Principles are given precedence over the Fundamental Rights by the court in all the cases
  • Fundamental Rights are justifiable while Directive Principles are not
  • None of the above
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. The Right to Property was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights by the $$42$$nd Amendment Act.
$$2$$. It is made a legal right under Article $$300$$-A in Part XII of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
In which of the following cases the use of "effective majority" applies?
  • Election of Vice-President
  • Removal of speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Resolution seeking the discontinance of national emergency in Lok Sabha
  • Resolution seeking the removal of Vice-President in Lok Sabha
Which of the following is correct about the Right to Education?
  • It is provided in Article $$21$$A
  • It is provided by $$86$$th amendment
  • It is provided for children between $$6-14$$ years of age
  • All of the above
On which of the following grounds restrictions may not be imposed on Right to Freedom of Religion?
  • Public order
  • Morality
  • Security of India
  • Health
The Constitution of India guarantees Freedom of Thought and Expression to all its citizens subject to.
$$1$$. implementation of directive principles
$$2$$. Fundamental Duties
$$3$$. Right to Equality
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
The Electoral College which elects the President of India comprises of ______.
elected members of both the Houses of Parliament
elected members of the both the Houses of State Legislatures
elected members of Legislative Assemblies of all the States
elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
Fundamental Rights are available against ___________.
  • Only States
  • Both State and citizens
  • Only citizens
  • None of these
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India?
Mohammad Hidayatullah
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Shankar Dayal Sharma
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 4
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
Which of the following statements is not correct?
  • The Vice-President of India holds office for a period of five years.
  • The Vice-President of India can be removed by a simple majority of votes passed in the Rajya Sabha only.
  • The Vice-President of India continues to be in office even after the expiry of his term till his successor takes over.
  • The Supreme Court of India has to take into account all disputes with regard to the election of the Vice-President of India.
Who said that Fundamental Rights are the conscience of the Constitution?
  • BR Ambedkar
  • Granville Austin
  • Jawahar Lal Nehru
  • Rajendra Prasad
Which one of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India officiating as President is correct?
  • He shall continue to be Chairman of the Council of States.
  • He shall cease to be the Chairman of the Council of States.
  • He shalI nominate the next-senior-most member of the house to be the Chairman of the Council of States.
  • None of the above.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed from his office before the expiry of his term __________.
  • by the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister
  • if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to this effect
  • if the Lok Sabha and Prime Minister decides so
  • if both the Houses of Parliament pass a resolution to this effect
Who held the office of the Vice-President of India for two consecutive terms?
  • Dr. Radhakrishnan
  • Ramaswamy Venkataraman
  • Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma
  • V V Giri
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