CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Introduction To Indian Polity And Governance Quiz 2 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following Acts introduced communal electorate in India?
  • Indian Council Act, 1861
  • Indian Council Act, 1892
  • Indian Council Act, 1909
  • Government of India Act, 1935
Which one among the following was not a feature of the provincial executive according to the Government of India Act, 1935?
  • The executive authority of the province was vested in the Governor
  • There was a Council of Ministers to advise the Governor
  • Dyarchy established by the Government of India Act, 1919 was abolished at the provincial level
  • The Governor could be removed by a vote of no-confidence of the provincial legislature
Which of the following was/were the main feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
The act provided for the establishment, for the first time in India of a Public Service Commission.
The act provided for the appointment of an India to the viceroy's executive council, as well as the provincial executive councils.
A provision was made for classification of central and provincial subjects.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of India on _________.
  • $$26th\ October, 1947$$
  • $$26th\ October, 1948$$
  • $$26th\ November, 1948$$
  • None of the above
The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by _______.
  • Indian Council Act, 1892
  • Indian Council Act, 1909
  • The Government of India Act, 1919
  • The Government of India Act, 1935
Which one among the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935 is not correct?
  • Provincial autonomy came into existence
  • Bicameral legislatures were provided in six provinces
  • The principles of communal electorates and weightages were further extended
  • The states were compelled to enter the federation
The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by ________.
  • the Regulating Act, 1773
  • the Pitt's India Act, 1784
  • the Charter Act, 1793
  • the Charter Act, 1813
Which of the following Acts was described by Jawaharlal Nehru as 'Charter of Slavery'?
  • Regulating Act, 1773
  • Pitt's India Act, 1784
  • Government of India Act, 1919
  • Government of India Act, 1935
Which of the following Act provided for the establishment of Reserve Bank of India?
  • Government of India Act, 1919
  • Government of India Act, 1935
  • Indian Independence Act, 1947
  • RBI Act, 1935
Consider the following Acts:
The Regulating Act
Pitt's India Act
The Charter Act
Indian Council Act
What is the correct chronological sequence of these Acts?
  • 1, 2, 3, 4
  • 2, 1, 3, 4
  • 4, 3, 2, 1
  • 3, 4, 2, 1
Consider the following statements:
The Regulating Act of 1773 was passed by British Parliament in order to
establish Parliamentary control over the administration of the East India Company's territory in India.
make the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal.
end the dual system of administration in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
Which of the following was/were the main feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
Introduction of separate electorates for Muslims.
Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre.
Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 2 and 3
The distribution of powers between the Centre and States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the _________.
  • Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
  • Montague-Chelmsford Act, 1919.
  • Government of India Act, 1935
  • Indian Independence Act, 1947
Which of the following vested the Secretary of State for India with supreme control over the Government of India?
  • Pitt's India Act, 1784
  • Government of India Act, 1858
  • Indian Council Act, 1861
  • Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
Consider the following with reference to the provisions of 'Government of India Act, 1935':
Establishment of an All-India Federation.
Provincial autonomy, with a Government responsible to an elected legislature.
Redistribution of provinces and the creation of two new provinces.
Which of these were embodied in the Government of India Act, 1935?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
Dyarchy was first introduced under _____.
  • Morley-Minto Reforms
  • Mont-Ford Reforms
  • Simon Commission Plan
  • Government of India Act, 1935
Through which one of the following were commercial activities of the East India Company finally put to an end?
  • The Charter Act of 1793
  • The Charter Act of 1813
  • The Charter Act of 1833
  • The Charter Act of 1853
With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
It recommended a Federal Government.
It enlarged the powers of the Indian Courts.
It provides for more Indians in the ICS. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 1
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • None of these
Which country accepted the policy of Dual Citizenship?
  • India
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • USA
Citizenship cannot be terminated _____________.
  • when there is emergency
  • when there is war
  • when there are elections
  • when it can be terminated regardless of conditions
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India envisaged _______.
  • Federation
  • Confederation
  • Unitary form of Government
  • Union of States
  • Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  • Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
  • Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
  • Assertion is incorrect but  Reason is correct
Which among the following acts for the first time allowed Indians, theoretically, entry to higher posts in British Indian administration?
  • Charter Act 1813
  • Charter Act 1833
  • Charles Wood's Education Desp 1854
  • Indian Councils Act 1861
'AADHAAR' is a programme ___________.
  • to help senior citizens
  • to provide nutritional support to adolescent woman
  • to train people for social defence
  • to provide identity to Indian residents
Indian citizenship is lost when __________.
  • a person acquires a foreign citizenship
  • the person renounces the citizenship
  • the government deprives a person of citizenship for some cause
  • All of the above
In which of the following ways can Indian citizenship be acquired?
$$1.$$ By Descent
$$2.$$ By Naturalisation
$$3.$$ By Registration
$$4.$$ By Birth.
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • All are correct
In which part of the constitution details of citizenship are mentioned?
  • Part I
  • Part II
  • Part III
  • Part IV
Every person shall be a citizen of India who has migrated from Pakistan to India before _______ and since then have been originally residing in India.
  • $$19th\ July, 1948$$
  • $$19th\ July, 1949$$
  • $$19th\ July, 1950$$
  • $$19th\ July, 1951$$
Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?
  • Birth
  • Descent
  • Acquiring property
  • Naturalisation
The right which is available only to citizens are _______.
Freedom of speech, assembly, and association.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
What is the meaning of Domicile according to Indian Constitution?
  • Temporary home
  • Permanent home
  • Home in different country
  • Home in Enemy country
With what subject do the Articles $$5$$ to $$11$$ of the Constitution of India deal?
  • Indian Union and its territory
  • Citizenship
  • Fundamental Duties
  • Union Executive
The detailed provision regarding acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship are contained in the Citizenship Act which was passed by ______________.
  • the Indian Parliament in $$1950$$
  • the Indian Parliament in $$1955$$
  • the British Parliament in August $$1948$$
  • the Constituent Assembly in $$1949$$
A citizen acquiring citizenship through naturalisation ________________.
  • may belong to any country without qualification
  • may keep the citizenship of any other country
  • must either reside in India or serve the Government of India for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application
  • may acquire it in special cases only
Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?
  • The Union Cabinet
  • The Parliament
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Law Commission
If a person wants to acquire a citizenship of India through naturalisation, he must fulfil which of the following conditions?
  • Renounces his citizenship of the other country
  • He is of a good character
  • After Naturalisation, he wants to reside in India
  • All of the above
Under which of the following conditions citizenship can be provided in India?
$$1.$$ One should be born in India.
$$2.$$ Either of whose parents was born in India.
$$3.$$ Who has been ordinary resident of India for not less than five years.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • Either $$1$$ or $$2$$
Who among the following can become citizen of India under the Constitution?
  • A person domiciled in India
  • A person born in India
  • A person whose parents were born in India
  • All of the above
Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India?
$$1.$$ They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise.
$$2.$$ NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries are not eligible to vote.
$$3.$$ Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up Form 6-A with electoral registration office.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Only $$3$$
Who can acquire the Indian citizenship by naturalisation?
  • Foreigners
  • NRI
  • Overseas Indians
  • All of these
Naturalisation may take place if a foreigner is __________.
$$1.$$ not a citizen of a country where Indian citizens cannot become naturalised citizens.
$$2.$$ renounces his citizenship of other country.
$$3.$$ of good character.
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
A person will lose his citizenship, if ___________.
  • he voluntarily surrenders his citizenship
  • the government withdraws his citizenship
  • he voluntarily accepts citizenship of another country
  • All of the above
Consider the following statements regarding citizens and aliens:
$$1.$$ Aliens do not enjoy all the Fundamental Rights.
$$2.$$ Citizens alone have the right to hold offices of Attorney General and the Advocate General.
$$3.$$ Like citizenship, domicile is also one for the whole of India.
Choose the correct option.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
Consider the following statements regarding termination of citizenship of India.
$$1.$$ Renunciation is a voluntary process by which a person holding a citizenship of other also may relinquish.
$$2.$$ When a person acquires the citizenship of another country, he has to give up the citizenship of India.
$$3.$$ Deprivation is a compulsory termination when a Citizenship is required  by fraud.
Choose the correct option.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
Persons of Indian origin who were citizens of 16-countries list, were eligible to apply for Dual Citizenships.
Which of the following countries are included in the $$16$$ countries list?
$$1.$$ Australia
$$2.$$ Canada
$$3.$$ Finland
$$4.$$ Portugal
$$5.$$ Russia
Choose the correct option.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2, 3, 4$$ and $$5$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$5$$
  • $$1, 2, 4$$ and $$5$$
Consider the following statements regarding Constituent Assembly functions:
It ratified the India's membership of the Common wealth in May 1949.
It adopted the National Flag on 22nd July, 1947.
3: It adopted the National Anthem on 24th January, 1950.
4.  It adopted the National Song on 24th January, 1950.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
The citizenship means:
$$1.$$ Full civil and political rights of the citizens.
$$2.$$ the rights of suffrage for election to the house of the People (of the Union) and the Legislative Assembly of every state.
$$3.$$ The right to become a member of the Parliament and member of Legislative Assemblies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Dual Citizenship $$2005$$ in India.
$$1.$$ Dual citizens are to be treated as citizens for the purpose of taxation.
$$2.$$ They are not eligible to be elected to public office.
$$3.$$ The Dual Citizenship does not provide voting rights to the NRIs.
Choose the correct option.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$2$$
Who among the following were the members of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
KM Munshi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
Sardar Patel 
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 4
  • 1 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following statements with regard to citizenship provisions of the Constitution of India is/are correct?
No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of Article - 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article -6 or Article - 8, if he/ she has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign state.
The Parliament has the power to make any provision and termination of citizenship and all other matters relation to citizenship.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
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