CBSE Questions for Class 9 Civics Working Of Institutions Quiz 8 - MCQExams.com

The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
  • True
  • False
Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing law of our country?
  • Supreme Court of India
  • International Court of Justice
  • Prime Minister
  • Parliament
The State High Court Judge takes the oath in front of the Governor.
  • True
  • False
The Cabinet formulates both external and domestic policies of the government.
  • True
  • False
Which Ministry was established to ensure a more focused approach towards issues relating to the communities like Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikhs, Parsis and Jain?
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Ministry of Minority Affairs
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
The Cabinet, ___________, formulates policies of the government, directs their implementation and is accountable for them.
  • In the name of the Constitution
  • In the name of the President
  • In the name of the Prime Minister
  • In the name of the Lok Sabha
The judiciary of our country is independent and unbiased.
  • True
  • False
Consider the following statements.

$$1$$. For a person to be eligible for election as the Vice-President of India, he must be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

$$2$$. No person has ever been re-elected as the Vice-President of India for a second term

Which of the statements given is/are correct?
  • $$1$$ only
  • $$2$$ only
  • Both $$1$$ and $$12$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
The maximum duration of the zero hour in Lok Sabha can be ____________.
  • One hour
  • Unspecified
  • 30 minutes
  • Two hours
Where is the National Judicial Academy located?
  • Kolkata
  • Bhopal
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
Which one of the following steps can not be taken by the President during the Financial Emergency?
  • He can direct the Union and State Governments to observe such canons of financial propriety as he deems desirable
  • He can suspend the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens
  • He can order reduction of salaries and allowances of all civil servants
  • He can order the reduction of the salaries of the Supreme Court and High Court judges.
The Prime Minister is "PRIMUS INTER PARES" of all ministers means he is ___________.
  • the boss
  • top man with special power
  • first among equals
  • the king of the land
To keep the President Rule in force in a State, it must be extended
  • Every three months
  • Every six months
  • Every year
  • Every two years
The term of office of the Governor is
  • 3 Years
  • 4 Years
  • 5 Years
  • 6 Years
After approval by 'both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of emergency issued by the President shall be valid _____________________.
  • for period of six months
  • for an indefinite period unless revoked by the subsequent proclamation
  • for an indefinite period if both Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation after every six months
  • for further period of two months only
Which one of the following regional political parties was recently accorded recongnition as a national party?
  • Haryana Lok Dal.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party.
  • Rashtriya Janata Dal.
  • None of the above.
In normal times, the Union Parliament __________________.
  • can legislate on any item in the State List if the President so desires
  • can legislate on any item in the State List if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority
  • can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority
  • cannot legislate on any item in the State List
The representation to States in the Rajya Sabha is given on the basis of _____________________.
  • an equal number of seats to each State
  • in proportion to their population
  • in proportion to their size
  • in accordance with their resources
The Constitution of India does not mention the post of _________________.
  • the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  • the Deputy Prime Minister
  • the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the State Government ___________________.
  • cannot legislate
  • can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List
  • can legislate on subject in the State List
  • is suspended
Which is not a correct statement regarding financial emergency? 
  • President can ask States to follow a certain canon of financial property
  • The State may be asked to reserve the money bills for the consideration of the President
  • President can suspend the normal allocation of revenues
  • President can reduce the salaries of civil servants and  judges
Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present?
I. Delhi
II. Puducherry
III. Lakshadweep
IV. Chandigarh
  • I, II and IV
  • II and III
  • I, II, III and IV
  • I and II
Part V of the Constitution deals with:
I. Union Executive
II. Parliament
III. Supreme Court  and High Court
IV. Controller and Auditor-General
  • I and II
  • I, II and III
  • I only
  • I, II, III  and IV
Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are suspended during emergency caused by ____________________.
  • war or external aggression
  • failure of constitutional machinery of a State
  • internal armed rebellion
  • financial crisis
Which of the following features restrict the authority of Parliament in India?
A written Constitution clearly prescribes its scope of operation.
The Supreme Court can strike down a law passed by Parliament if it contravenes any of the Constitutional provisions.
Parliament is limited by the incorporation of the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution
  • I, II and III
  • I and III
  • II only
  • None as Parliament is sovereign in India
If the Speaker of the Lower House of a State wants to resign, his letter of resignation is to be addressed to the ___________________.
  • Chief Minister
  • Deputy Speaker
  • Governor
  • President
In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members ____________________.
  • is same
  • differs according to the geographical size of the respective State
  • differs according to the number of votes member represents
  • None of the above
Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament ____________________________.
  • Vote on Account- Finance Bill- Appropriation Bill- Discussion on Budget
  • Finance Bill- Appropriation Bill- Discussion on Budget- Vote on Accounts
  • Discussion on Budget- Vote on Account- Finance Bill- Appropriation Bill
  • Discussion on Budget- Appropriation Bill- Finance Bill- Vote on Account
Which of the following is not a function of Parliament in India?
  • Providing the Cabinet and holding them responsible
  • Criticising government policy
  • Formulating policy for national development
  • Securing relevant information on government action
In case of proclamation of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression ________________________.
  • all Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended
  • the right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended
  • the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21
  • Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights
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