CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Introduction To Indian Polity And Governance Quiz 6 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements about the 74th Amendment Act of 1992
It added Part IX-A to the Constitution of India.
It is entitled as Municipalities.
It consists of provisions from Article 243-P to 243-ZG.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 3
  • All of these
At the third reading of the Bill, _____________.
  • the committee Chairman presents his report
  • the dissenting report is submitted
  • the Bill is discussed clause-by-clause
  • no substantive amendment to the Bill is proposed
What is 'Zero Hour'?
  • When the proposals of the opposition are raised
  • When matters of utmost importance are raised
  • Interval between the morning and afternoon sessions
  • When a Money Bill is introduced in Lok Sabha
The Constitution (98th Amendment) Act is related to 
  • empowering the centre to levy and appropriate service tax
  • the Constitutional of the National Judicial Commission
  • readjustment of electoral constituencies on the basis of the population Census 2001
  • the demarcation of new boundaries between states
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1993 refers to the  ________.
  • generation of employment for the able-bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean
  • laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institution in the country
  • guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and- equal protection without discrimination
  • Generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural area
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements.
The Council of Ministers of the Union are responsible to both the Houses of Parliament.
The President of India cannot appoint anyone as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The two provision of the Constitution of India that most clearly express the power of the judicial review are 
  • Article 21 and Article 446
  • Article 32 and Article 226
  • Article 44 and Article 152
  • Article 17 and Article 143
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Article: Deals with 
  • Article 135: Federal courts jurisdiction
  • Article 137: Review of judgements by Supreme Court
  • Article 138: Enlargement of jurisdiction of Supreme Court
  • Article 140: Enforcement of decrees
Under which Article, the Parliament may confer on Supreme Court the power to issue directions, orders or writs for purposes other than those mentioned in Article 32?
  • Article 133
  • Article 139
  • Article 141
  • Article 142
Power, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities are listed in which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India?
  • Ninth
  • Tenth
  • Eleventh
  • Twelfth
Which Articles of the Constitution are relevant to analyse the Constitutional provisions that deal the relationship of the President with the Council of Ministers?
  • Articles 71, 75 and 78
  • Articles 74, 75 and 78
  • Articles 73, 74 and 78
  • Articles 73, 75 and 78
First Commission for SCs and STs was set up in _________.
  • 1952
  • 1958
  • 1973
  • 1978
Reservation of seats for SC, and ST, was started in the year:
  • 1950
  • 1951
  • 1952
  • 1960
Article 170(1) of the Indian constitutions holds:
  • total number of members of the legislative council of state.
  • the Legislative Assembly of each state shall consist of not more than 500 and not less than 60.
  • The Parliament can abolish a legislative council (where it already exist) or create it (where it does not exist)
  • None of them
Which one of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and dismissal of the Council of Minister?
  • Article 70
  • Article 72
  • Article 74
  • Article 75
Which Indian State came under President's Rule for maximum number of times?
  • Punjab
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Kerala
  • Karnataka
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Under Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State may _______.
withhold his assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature.
reserve a bill passed by the State Legislature for reconsideration of the President.
return a bill other than a money bill for reconsideration of the Legislature.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • All of these
Match the following List I (Term) with List II (Defined by) and answer as per the codes given below.
List IList II
A.Consolidated Funds of India1.Article-110
B.Money Bill2.Article-267
C.Annual Financial Statement3.Article-266
D.Contingency Fund of India4. Article-265
5.Article-112
Codes
A B C D                                         A B C D
  • A-4 ,B-1 ,C-5 ,D-3
  • A-2 ,B-1 ,C-5 ,D-4
  • A-4 ,B-1 ,C-5 ,D-2
  • A-3 ,B-1 ,C-5 ,D-2
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
All resolutions are substantive motions.
All resolutions are necessarily put to vote.
Codes
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Choose the correct option.
  • 1st National Emergency - 1962
  • 2nd National Emergency - 1968
  • 3rd National Emergency - 1976
  • State Emergency - Article 365
Which of the following Articles cannot be suspended during the national emergency?
  • Article 14 and 15
  • Article 19 and 20
  • Article 21 and 22
  • Article 20 and 21
As per Constitution of India , the writ prohibition relates to an order.
1) Issued against judicial and quasi judicial authority.
2) to prohibit an inferior court from proceeding in a particular case where it has no jurisdiction to try.
3) to restrain a person from holding a public offices to which he is not entitled.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 1
  • 1 , 2 and 3
A spate of killings, abductions and dacoitie severely threatens the law and order in a State. The Governor recommends to the President a breakdown of Constitutional machinery imminent. The President makes a proclamation under ArticleThe action of the President
  • cannot be reviewed as he is the sole judge his emergency power
  • cannot be reviewed as the constitution the courts from reviewing political actions
  • can be reviewed as it goes against fundamental rights
  • can be reviewed if it is malafide
Which Constitutional Article lays down the provision for a National commission for SC and ST?
  • Article 337
  • Article 334
  • Article 338
  • Article 339
Match the following
List IList II
A.Public Interest Litigation1.No plaintiffs no defendants
B.Distribution of powers2.Distribution of
revenue
C.Article 268-2813.Finance Commission
D.Article-2804.Federal feature
Codes
                                 
  • A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
  • A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
  • A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
  • A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Articles 79 to 122 in Part V of the constitution deal with the organisation, composition, duration, powers, privileges, and so on of the Parliament.
The parliamentary form of government emphasizes on the interdependence between the legislative and executive organs.
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed atAt present, the Rajya Sabha has 245 members.
The Fourth Schedule of Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha.
Codes
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • All of these
  • None of these
In the event of declaration of Constitutional Emergency in the state, the President can 
assume to himself all the functions of the State Government including the High Court.
declare that the powers of the State Legislature shall be exercisable under the authority of the Governor.
assume to himself all the functions of the State Government except the High Court.
declare that the powers of the state Legislature shall be exercisable under the authority of the Parliament.
Choose the right answer from the options given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • 1 and 4
Which of the following is/are correct?
During the proclamation of emergency the executive power of the union shall extend to states and parliament has power to make laws and impose duties and authorities.
The provisions of Article 19, protection of rights regarding freedom of speech can be suspended during emergency.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
On receipt of the report from the Governor of a state that the governance of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the President of India under Article 356
  • has to proclaim President's rule in the State
  • has to dismiss the State Government and suspend or dissolve the Legislative Assembly
  • has to dismiss the government but keep the Legislative Assembly suspended
  • may refuse to impose President's rule in the State
Consider the following:
The statement I 112th Amendment Bill seeks to the amendment of Article 243T.
Statement II 112th Amendment Bill is as out providing reservation to women on half of the total seats in a municipality.
Which of the following statement (s) are correct? 
  • I and II
  • Only I
  • Only II
  • Neither I nor II
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments have added Article 15(5) in the Constitution of India providing for reservation in educational institution in the Private sector also? 
  • 81st Amendment
  • 86th Amendment
  • 91st Amendment
  • 93rd Amendment
With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a court of law.
2.When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications the orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
English is the official language of which one of the following Indian states?
  • Nagaland
  • Tripura
  • Assam
  • Manipur
Who/which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
  • The President of India
  • The Prime Minister of India
  • The Lok Sabha Secretariat
  • The Supreme Court of India.
Whose satisfaction is required under Constitutional Article 347 regarding special provision for creating language spoken by a section of the population of a State?
  • Parliament
  • Judiciary
  • President
  • Prime Minister
Which of the following parts of the Constitution cannot be amended by a simple majority?
  • Creation of new State
  • Process of the election of President
  • Official language of the Union of States
  • Provision of Quorum
The first Indian state which was created on a linguistic basis following a long drawn agitation is _________.
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Assam
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka
Who sang 'Sare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara' of Iqbal and 'Jana-Gana-Mana' of Rabindra Nath Tagore in the Central Assembly at midnight of 14 /15 August 1947?
  • Rameshwari Nehru
  • Meera Ben
  • Sucheta Kriplani
  • MS Subbalaxmi
Which one of the following writs literally means 'you may have the body'?
  • Certiorari
  • Habeas corpus
  • Mandamus
  • Quo Warranto
Which of the following provisions need to be amended by special majority?
  • Fundamental Rights and DPSC
  • 5th and 6th Schedule
  • List in 7th Schedule
  • Manner of election of President
Which of the following amendment is done by simple majority?
Representation of Peoples Act
Rules of Procedure in Parliament
5th Schedule and 6th Schedule
Election to Parliament and State Legislature
  • All the above
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 2 and 4
Which among these are Salient feature of Constitution (115th Amendment Bill)? 
It seeks to introduce goods and services Tax by amending constitution.
The Bill allows both Parliament and State Legislatare to frame laws with respect to GST.
The Bill exempts certain commodities from  GST.
The Bill creates a Goods and Service Tax council. Consisting of Prime Minister, Union Finance Minister, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chairman Planning Commission.
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2, and 3
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • None of these
Consider the following statements regarding Amendment Procedure of the Constitution of India
A bill seeking an amendment to the Constitution can be introduced only in Lok Sabha.
A bill that seeks to amend the provision relating to the distribution of legislative powers between the Union arid the States requires to be passed by a majority of the total membership and by the two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament.
A Bill that seeks to increase or diminish the area of any state only requires a simple majority in each Houses of Parliament for the amendment and this bill also requires the prior recommendation of the President.
A joint sitting of Both Houses of Parliament cannot be held for the purpose of amendment in the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 4
Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
National Development Council.
Planning Commission.
Zonal Councils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 3
  • All of these
The 79th Amendment of the Constitution related to:
  • Centre-State relations
  • establishment of two political parties
  • Fundamental Rights
  • reservation of SCs and STs and representation of Anglo Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
Which of the following statements are correct regarding 118th Constitutional Amendment Bill?
This bill is about reservation in promotion to schedule caste and schedule tribe.
A new article called article 16(4A) will be inserted.
This bill is about Special States for Hyderabad Karnataka region.
It seeks to insert a new article 371 -J.
  • 1 and 4
  • 1 and 2
  • 3 and 4
  • 2 and 3
Which of the following has banned floor crossing by the members elected on a party ticket to the legislative?
  • 52nd Constitution Amendment Act
  • Peoples Representation Act
  • National Security Act
  • Maintenance of Internal Security Act
Which one among the following is not a salient feature of the Companies Bill as amended in the year 2012?
  • For spending the amount earmarked for corporate social responsibility, the company shall give preferences to local areas where it operates
  • Punishment for falsely inducing a person to enter into an agreement with bank of financial institution with a view to obtaining credit facilities.
  • There is no limit in respect of companies in which a person may be appointed as auditor.
  • Independent directors shall be excluded for the purpose of computing one-third of retiring directors.
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution, lists the names of States and specifies their territories?
  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th
Consider the following statements about salient feature of 111th amendment bill:
I. A new article 243 ZH by 243 ZT, will be inserted in the Directive Principle of State Policies.
II. A new part, IX B will be inserted.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.
  • Only I
  • Both l and II
  • Only II
  • Neither I nor II
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