CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 20 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
$$1$$. Article $$15$$ abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
$$2$$. In $$1976$$, the Untouchability (Offences) Act, $$1955$$ has been comprehensively amended and renamed as the Protection of Civil Rights Act, $$1955$$.
$$3$$. The term untouchability has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
$$4$$. A person convicted of the offence of untouchability is disqualified for election to the Parliament but not to the State Legislature.
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of persons who occupied the office of the President of India right from beginning?
  • C. Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prasad, Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri
  • C. Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prasad, V.V. Giri, Zakir Hussain
  • Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri
  • Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V. Giri, Zakir Hussain
Which of the following statements regarding Rajya Sabha is/are correct? 
The maximum permissible strength of Rajya Sabha is 250. 
In Rajya Sabha, 238 members are elected indirectly from the states and union territories. 
It shares legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as the creation of All India Services.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 1
The National Green Tribunal Act, $$2010$$ was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?
$$1$$. Right to healthy environment, constructed as a part of Right to life under Article $$21$$.
$$2$$. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article $$275(1)$$.
$$3$$. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article $$243$$(A).
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
Which of the following statements is/are not correct regarding the President of lndia?
The President enjoys personal immunity from legal liability for his official acts. During his term of office, he is immune from any civil proceedings, even in respect of his personal acts.
After giving two months notice, criminal proceedings can be instituted against him during his term of office.
The President can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge.
The President of India is not eligible for re-election.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • All of these
Consider the following Vice-Presidents of India:
VV Giri
GS Pathak
BD Jatti
M Hidayatullah
Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures?
  • 1-2-3-4
  • 2-1-3-4
  • 2-1-4-3
  • 1-2-4-3
Match List-I(Articles) with List II(Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given.
List IList II
A. Article $$14$$$$1$$. The State shall not deny to person equality before the law or equal protection of laws within territory of India
B. Article $$15$$$$2$$. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place, birth or any of them
C. Article $$16$$$$3$$. There shall be equality of opportunity in matters relating employment or appointment to office under the state.
D. Article $$17$$$$4$$. Untouchability is abolished and in practice in any form is forbidden
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$2$$
Which of the following statements regarding the Article $$22$$ of the Constitution of India are correct?
$$1$$. The Fundamental Right conferred by this Article protects persons against arrests and detention in certain cases.
$$2$$. This Fundamental Right is guaranteed to both citizens and non-citizens.
$$3$$. The rights guaranteed under this provision are applicable to those arrested under laws providing for preventive detention.
$$4$$. The rights guaranteed under this Article are not applicable to enemy aliens.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
Which of the following is not matched correctly?
Writ : Available against
  • Quo Warranto : Any person
  • Mandamus : Public official
  • Prohibition : Lower court
  • Certiorari : Quasi judicial tribunal and not the courts
The writ of prohibition issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court is issued against ________.
$$1$$. judicial or quasi-judicial authorities.
$$2$$. administrative and judicial authorities.
$$3$$. administrative authorities only.
$$4$$. administrative authorities and government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Only $$4$$
What are the essentials of writ of Mandamus?
$$1$$. It should relate to a public duty.
$$2$$. It should be ordered against a public officer.
$$3$$. The duty must have been requested.
$$4$$. The said duty must have not been performed.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • All of these
Which of the following statements are incorrect?
$$1$$. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens cannot be suspended under any circumstances.
$$2$$. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens can be suspended by the Parliament by a two-third majority.
$$3$$. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens can be suspended by the President during the National Emergency.
$$4$$. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens can be suspended by the President during the National Emergency as well as during the emergency arising due to breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
A joint sitting may be called:
only in case of national emergency.
to enable a Constitutional Amendment to be passed in a hurry.
when taxes approved by one House and rejected by the other.
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • None of these
Which of the following statements about the freedom from arrest enjoyed by the members of the Parliament is correct?
A member of the Parliament cannot be arrested during the continuance of a meeting of the House or a Committee of which he is a member.
He cannot be arrested during the continuance of the joint sitting of the Houses.
He cannot be arrested during a period of 40 days before and after such meetings or sittings.
These immunities equally applicable to arrest in civil or criminal cases and preventive detention.
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
In a parliamentary system the executive is responsible
  • Directly to the people
  • To legislature
  • To judiciary
  • None of the above
Which of the following statements about the Vice-President of India are not correct?
In order to be Vice-President a person must be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
A member of the State Legislative can seek election to that office.
The term of the office of the Vice-President is the same as that of the President.
He can be removed through a formal impeachment.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 4
  • 3 and 4
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