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

Consider the following statements:
No formal impeachment is required for the removal of Vice President.
Dispute regarding election of  the Vice-President is referred to the Election Commission.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is/are correct?
The Vice-President can be removed from his office on resolution by majority of Member of Rajya Sabha.
Resolution for the removal of Vice-President must be agreed upon by the Lok Sabha, but subject to 14 days notice regarding such resolution.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is not true about the prevention detention laws in India?
  • Rights granted in Article $$22(1)$$ and $$(2)$$ are provided to the preventive detenues also
  • Preventive detention laws may be challenged in the courts
  • A person cannot be detained for a period exceeding three months without the report of advisory board
  • None of the above
Which of the following is correct about the Right to Freedom of Religion?
  • It is available to citizens only
  • It includes the freedom to convert
  • It cannot be subjected to any restrictions
  • It covers religious beliefs as well as religious practices
Consider the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India:
The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of all the members of the Both Houses of the Parliament.
The Constitution is silent about a person who is having the duties of the Vice-President during the period of vacancy.
Which of these statements correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following Acts provides legal provision for implementation of Fundamental Duties?
$$1$$. Representation of People Act, $$1951$$
$$2$$. The Protection of Civil Right Act, $$1955$$
$$3$$. Wildlife Protection Act,1972
Choose the correct option.
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
Which of the following is correctly matched?
  • Part II of the Constitution - Fundamental Rights
  • Part III of the Constitution - Citizenship
  • Part VI A of the Constitution - Fundamental Duties
  • Part V of the constitution - Direction Principles of the State Policy
Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty of citizens under the Constitution of India?
  • To protect friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries
  • To protect monument of national importance
  • To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
  • To know more and more about the history of India
The Fundamental Duties of a citizen include.
$$1$$. respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
$$2$$. to develop the scientific temper.
$$3$$. respect for the Government.
$$4$$. to protect wildlife.
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the ideal of ___________.
  • giving more importance to the Fundamental Rights.
  • curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities.
  • preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights.
  • giving more powers to the Executive.
Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty in India?
  • Separation of judiciary from executive
  • To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
  • Free and compulsory education for children
  • Abolition of untouchability
Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
  • To respect the National Anthem
  • To safeguard public property
  • To protect monuments and places of public importance
  • To protect and improve the natural environment
The Fundamental Duties of a citizen of India include.
$$1$$. to protect and improve the natural environment.
$$2$$. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
$$3$$. to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
$$4$$. to strive towards achieving equal protection of law.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
$$1$$. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
$$2$$. To protect the weaker sections from social injustices.
$$3$$. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of enquiry.
$$4$$. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
Which of the following are included as the Fundamental Duties?
$$1$$. To abide by the Constitution and have respect for its ideals and institutions.
$$2$$. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
$$3$$. To ensure rule of law in the country.
$$4$$. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1,3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$, $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1,2,$$ $$3$$ and $$ 4$$
With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'Closure' refers to _______.
  • suspension of debate at the termination of a day is sitting of the Parliament
  • a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted
  • the termination of a Parliamentary session
  • refusal on the part of the Government to have the opposition look at important documents
Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct?
$$1$$. Fundamental Duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction
$$2$$. Fundamental Duties have formed a part of the Constitution of India since its adoption.
$$3$$. Fundamental Duties have become a part of the Constitution of India in accordance with the recommendations of the Swarn Singh Committee.
$$4$$. Fundamental Duties are applicable only to citizens of India.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
Which one among the following is not a Fundamental Duty of the citizen of India?
  • To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
  • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
  • To upload and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
  • To practise family planning and to control population
The joint sitting of the House of people and the Council of States is summoned by ______.
  • the President
  • the Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • the Parliament
  • the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Consider the following statements:
The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the demands for grants.
The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
Who among the following forms the Advisory Committees of the Parliament?
  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • Vice-President of India
  • Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
  • President of India
The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list _______.
  • by the wish of the President
  • if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution
  • under any circumstances
  • by asking the legislature of the concerned state
No Money Bill can be introduced in the legislative assembly of a state, except on the recommendations of __________.
  • the Parliament
  • the Governor of the State
  • the President of India
  • a Special Committee of Ministers
Which of the following committees are committees of Parliament?
Public Accounts Committee.
Estimate Committee.
Committee on Public Undertakings.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
  • $$1965$$
  • $$1976$$
  • $$1979$$
  • $$1982$$
Two houses of the Parliament enjoy co-equal power in all spheres except:
Financial matters
Responsibilities of the Council of Ministers
Amendment procedure
Election of President
  • 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
The provision for the Calling Attention Notices has restricted the scope of which of the following?
  • Short duration discussion
  • Question hour
  • Adjournment motion
  • Zero hour
At which of the following stages, general discussion on a Bill takes place in the Lok Sabha?
  • During introduction of the Bill
  • During second reading
  • During report stage
  • During third stage
Which of the following is true regarding 'No Confidence Motion' In the Parliament?
There is no mention of it in the Constitution.
A period of six months must lapse between the introduction of one 'No Confidence Motion' and another.
At least 100 persons must support such a motion before it is introduced in the House.
It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
  • 2 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 4
By which Bill the Government propose collection of revenues for a year?
  • Economic Bill
  • Finance Bill
  • Supplementary Bill
  • None of the above
The first joint sitting of both the Houses of the Indian Parliament was held in connection with ______________.
  • Dowry Abolition Bill
  • Hindu Code Bill
  • Bank Nationalisation Bill
  • Gold Control Bill
Which one of the following motions has contextual relationship with the Union Budget?
  • Censure motion
  • Call Attention motion
  • Cut motion
  • Adjournment motion
Which of the following are correct regarding the Money Bill?
A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned to it within a period of 2 weeks of its transmission to the Rajya Sabha, it shall be deemed to have been passed by both the Houses.
Its rejection in the Rajya Sabha means the defeat of the Government.
To be introduced in Parliament, it requires the recommendation of the President.
It has to be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
 Choose the right answer from the options given below. 
  • 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Funds of India without the authorisation from the Parliament of India.
All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorisation from the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
The privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament individually include:
freedom from arrest in all cases.
freedom from attendance as witness while Parliament is in session.
unlimited freedom of speech.
Choose the right answer from the options given below. 
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 2
  • Only 3
Who administers the oath of office to the President in the absence of Chief Justice of India?
  • Vice President
  • Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Senior most Judge of the Supreme Court
The privileges of the Parliament has been expressly provided in __________.
  • Article 54
  • Article 56
  • Article 361
  • Article 363
Which of the following are appointed by the President?
Judges of the High Court.
Lt. Governors of the Union Territories.
Vice-President
Chief Election Commissioner.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2 and 4
A person who has held office of the President ____________.
  • is eligible for re-election to that office
  • is eligible for re-election to that office subject to the other provisions of the Constitution
  • is not eligible for re-election if he is impeached from his office
  • None of the above
Which of the following statements relating to the office of the President of India are correct?
The President has the power to grant pardon to criminal in special cases.
The President can promulgate ordinances even when the Parliament is in session.
The President can dissolve Rajya Sabha during emergency.
The President has the power to nominate two members in the Lok Sabha from the Anglo Indian Community.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 4
  • 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
The power to make treaties with other nations lies with _________.
  • The Parliament
  • The Prime Minister of India
  • The President of India
  • None of the above
Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India.
The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers.
The President can call all information relating to proposals for Legislation.
The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament.
All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of Union must be communicated to the President.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and
  • 2 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following protection has not been given to the President of India?
  • No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President in any court during his term of office
  • No civil proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President during his term of office
  • No process for the arrest or imprisonment of the President shall be issued from any court during his term of office
  • He is not answerable to any court for execution and performance of the powers and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in the exercise and performance of these powers and duties
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
  • Election of President : Article 54
  • Executive Power of Union : Article 53
  • Manner of election of President : Article 57
  • Impeachment of President : Article 61
The salary of the President is ___________.
  • fixed in the Constitution
  • fixed by a law made by the Parliament
  • mentioned in the Second Schedule of the Constitution
  • All of the above
Which of the following does not fall into the category of executive functions of the President?
  • He appoints the Prime Minister and the other ministers.
  • He appoints the Attorney General of India and determines his remuneration.
  • He can promulgate ordinances when the Parliament is not in session.
  • He appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, the Chief Election Commissioners and other Election Commissioners.
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment __________.
  • need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
  • need not necessarily be a member of one of the houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
  • must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
  • must be a member of the Lok Sabha
Who among the following has not been Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Sardar Patel
Morarji Desai
Charan Singh and Jagjivan ram Jointly
YB Charan
Devi Lal
LK Advani
  • 2, 3, 4
  • 2, 4, 5
  • 4 only
  • None of these
Which of the following statements/are correct?
The election of the Vice-President is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
The electoral college for the election of the Vice-President consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament.
The electoral college does not include the members of the Stage Legislative Assemblies.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • None of these
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
When a vacancy occurs in the office of the Parliament due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President until a new President is elected.
If the office of the President falls vacant by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, then election to fill the vacancy should be held within six months from the date of the occurrence of such a vacancy.
  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Both 1 and 2 are correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
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