CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 6 - MCQExams.com

According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission.
The Report of the Public Accounts Committee.
The Report of the CAG.
The Report of the National Commission for scheduled castes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 1
  • 2 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. They are ________.
  • Article $$13$$ to Article $$17$$
  • Article $$14$$ to Article $$18$$
  • Article $$15$$ to Article $$19$$
  • Article $$16$$ to Article $$20$$
Children of which of the following category of people do not belong to the category of creamy layer.
$$1$$. Persons holding constitutional post.
$$2$$. Group A, Group B officers.
$$3$$. Professionals like doctors, lawyers, engineers, artists, authors etc
$$4$$. Persons engaged in trade, business and industry.
$$5$$. Persons having Gross National Income less than Rs. $$6$$ lakh.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$3, 4\ and\ 5$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Only $$5$$
  • $$4$$ and $$5$$
Consider the following statement.
Right to Information is necessary in India because it ____________.
$$1$$. increases people's participation in administration.
$$2$$. makes administration more accountable to people.
$$3$$. makes administration more innovative.
$$4$$. makes people aware of administrative decision making of the statements.
Which of the statements given above are correct .
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
In the removal of which of the following officials does the Parliament play no role?
Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission. 
Judges of the High Courts. 
Judges of the Supreme Court.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
  • Only 1
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 3
Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament?
  • Attorney-General of India
  • Chief Justice of India
  • Chief Election Commissioner of India
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Indian Parliament consists of __________.
  • Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister
  • Speaker and Lok Sabha
  • President and Both the Houses
Consider the following statements.
The president shall mark rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the government of India and for the allocation among ministers of the said business.
All executive actions of the government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minster.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Japan's Parliament is known as ________.
  • Diet
  • Dail
  • Yuan
  • Shora
Who among the following was the first tribal speaker of Lok Sabha?
  • GV Mavalankar
  • GMC Balayogi
  • Manohar Joshi
  • PA Sangma
Who said, "Parliamentary system provides a daily as well as a periodic assessment of the Government"?
  • BR Ambedkar
  • BN Rau
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Rajendra Prasad
Consider the following statements:
The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to form new states and to alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing states by passing a resolution in simple majority.
Jammu and Kashmir has been given special status under Article-370 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the power of Parliament to punish individuals for its contempt?
The power of Lok Sabha to punish an individual for its contempt shall be exercised during the tenure of the Lok Sabha only, against which the offence of contempt is alleged to have been committed.
Each House of Parliament has a Privilege Committee consisting of the members of the House.
The quantum of punishment is a determination of Parliament.
Select the correct answer for the codes gives below.
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
How are legislative excesses of Parliament and State Assemblies checked?
  • Intervention from President/Governor
  • No-confidence motions
  • Judicial review
  • General elections
The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that _________.
  • it is the Union Legislature in India
  • it also comprises of the President
  • it is bicameral in nature.
  • the Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved
Consider the following statements:
The expenditure to be incurred by the Government and the revenue to be collected by way of taxes must be approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
2 The charge of impeachment against the President of India can be brought out by any House of the Parliament.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within _____.
  • 90 days
  • 6 months
  • 1 Year
  • within the period decided by the Parliament
Who among the following is/are appointed by the President of India?
Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Chairman of the Finance Commission.
Administrators of the Union Territories.
Select the correct answer by using the following codes.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • Only 1
Under which one of the following Articles; the procedure for removal of the President of India through the process of impeachment has been laid down?
  • Article-53
  • Article-61
  • Article-74
  • Article-13
Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?
  • Department of Revenue
  • Department of Economic Affairs
  • Department of Financial Services
  • Department of Expenditure
With reference to Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
A member of Lok Sabha can not be arrested by police under any case when the Parliament is in session.
Members of Indian Parliament have the privilege of exemption from attendance as witnesses in the law courts.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law?
  • Prime Minister
  • President
  • Any Judge of the High Court
  • All of the above
The Constitution of India provides that a Bill passed by the Union Parliament cannot become a law until the President accords his approval to it. Normally, the President accords his approval but he can withhold his assent and can ask the House to reconsider it. This power is applicable to the _________.
Money Bills
Ordinary Bills
Financial Bills
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
The power of the President to issue ordinance is a relic of ______.
  • Government of India Act, 1909
  • Government of India Act, 1919
  • Government of India Act, 1935
  • Indian Independence Act, 1947
Which of the following has the powers to create a new All India Service?
  • Parliament
  • Union Public Service Commission
  • Union Cabinet
  • Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
  • To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of the State
  • To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
  • To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his / her retirement
  • To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the case of _______.
  • Money Bills
  • Non money Bills
  • Setting up of new All India Services
  • None of the above
Which of the following states sends the maximum number of members to the Rajya Sabha?
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • West Bengal
  • All equal
In what ways does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?
  • Through Parliamentary Committees
  • Through Consultative Committees of various ministers
  • By making the administration send periodic reports
  • By compelling the executive to issue writs
Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?
  • The President of India
  • The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • The Prime Minister of India
  • The Union Finance Minister
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties ____________.
  • with the consent of all the State
  • with the consent of the majority of States
  • with the consent of the States concerned
  • without the consent of any State
Which one of the following bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority?
  • Ordinary Bill
  • Money Bill
  • Finance Bill
  • Constitutional Amendment Bill
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
  • The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further.
  • The Lok Sabha may send the bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
  • The President may call a joint sitting for passing the bill.
With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct? 
  • A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject a Money bill.
  • The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
  • The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for grants.
Who is competent to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?
  • The Chairman, Rajya Sabha
  • The President
  • The Joint Session of Parliament
  • None of the above
The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be scheduled Castes rests with the ________.
  • Commission for Scheduled Castes and Tribes
  • Prime Minister
  • Governor of the State
  • President
 List (I) List (II)
(a). Governor  (1).  Article - 167
(b). Council of Ministers(2). Article -169 
(c). Duties of Chief Minister(3). Article - 153 
(d). Legislative Council (4). Article - 163 
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists . 
  • A-1 ,B-2 ,C-3 ,D-4
  • A-4 ,B-3 ,C-2 ,D-1
  • A-3 ,B-2 ,C-4 ,D-1
  • A-3 ,B-4 ,C-1 ,D-2
Which of the following is/are correct?
The President can only be impeached, if he violates the provisions of the Constitution.
The charge of impeachment against the President shall be preferred only in Lok Sabha.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
In the Rajya Sabha, the States have been given seats ________.
  • in accordance with their population
  • equally
  • on the basis of population and economic position
  • on the basis of present economic status
The resolution for the removal of the Vice-President of India can be proposed in ________.
  • Lok Sabha only
  • Rajya Sabha only
  • Joint Session of Parliament
  • any House of Parliament
Who among the following is appointed by the President?
  • Attorney General of India
  • Comptroller and Auditor General
  • Governor of a State
  • All of the above
Which of the following statements relating to election as the President of India is/are correct?
A person above the age of 35 years is eligible for election as the President of India.
The President of India is eligible for re-election for more than one term.
A person is not eligible for election as President of India if the person holds an office of profit.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 3
Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of _________.
  • one year
  • one month
  • fourteen days
  • seven days
Which of the following Presidents of India was associated with Trade Union Movement?
  • V.V. Giri
  • N. Sanjiva Reddy
  • K.R. Narayan
  • Zakir Hussain
Which one of the following is presided over by one who is not its member?
  • Vidhan Sabha
  • Council of Ministers
  • Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha
Which of the following offices has been provided by the Constitution?
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Deputy Prime Minister
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which one of the following provisions deals with the privileges and immunities of the members of parliament under the constitution of India?
  • Article-104
  • Article-105
  • Article-82
  • Article-117
Out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, how many Lok Sabha constituencies are from the States?
  • 525
  • 528
  • 530
  • 532
The State of Uttar Pradesh accounts for __________.
  • 60 Lok Sabha seats
  • 70 Lok Sabha seats
  • 80 Lok Sabha seats
  • 90 Lok Sabha seats
If the Speaker of the Lok Sabha wants to resign, he is required to send his resignation letter to the _______.
  • Prime Minister
  • Deputy Speaker
  • President
  • Parliament Secretariat
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