Indian Political Awareness-51

    1.      Which of the following is not true regarding the Attorney General of India?

a.       He represents Government in any reference made by the President under Article 143.

b.      His consent is necessary for initiating proceedings for contempt, in certain cases.

c.       His consent is necessary for finalization of appointment of Judges to State High Courts.

d.      He appears in courts of law on behalf of the Houses of Parliament or the speaker.

    2.      When the Vice President officiates as President, he draws the salary of.

a.       President

b.      Member of Parliament

c.       Chairman of Rajya Sabha

d.      Both (a) & (c)

    3.      Which of the following is not correct?

a.      The Supreme Command of the Defence Forces is vested in the President.

b.      The three Chiefs of Staff (Army, Navy & Air Force) are under the direct control of the President.

c.       The responsibility of National Defence rests with the Union Cabinet

d.      All important questions having a bearing on defence are decided by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister.

Indian Political Awareness-50

1.      Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?

a.      He should be a citizen of India.

b.      He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

c.       He must have completed the age of 35 years.

d.      He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.

2.      The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

a.       Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.

b.      Their role played in political set up of the country.

c.       The recommendations made by the Vice-President.

d.      Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

3.      Who among the following held office of the Prime Minister for the shortest period?

a.       Lal Bahadur Shastri

b.      V.P.Singh

c.       Chandra Shekhar

d.      Charan Singh

4.      Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures?

a.       Art 339

b.      Art 340

c.       Art 342

d.      Art 344

5.      Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

a.       Only Lok Sabha

b.      Rajya Sabha

c.       Any Vidhan Sabha

d.      Either House of Parliament

6.      Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

a.       Lal Bahadur Shastri

b.      Indira Gandhi

c.       Morarji Desai

d.      Charan Singh

7.      Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

a.       Bhajan Lai

b.      Hiteshwar Saikia

c.       Chimanbhai Patel

d.      Jyoti Basu

8.      What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor?

a.       25 years

b.      30 years

c.       35 years

d.      40 years

9.      Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

a.       Governor

b.      Legislative Assembly

c.       Prime Minister

d.      Rajya Sabha

10.  The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

a.       Ministry of Defence

b.      Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff

c.       President

d.      Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

11.  What is the position of a 'Minister of State' in the Central Government?

a.       He is the nominee of the State Governor.

b.      He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

c.       He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.

d.      He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

12.  Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?

a.       Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

b.      President

c.       Prime Minister

d.      Defence Minister

13.  How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?

a.       Once

b.      2 times

c.       3 times

d.      Any number of times

Indian Political Awareness-49

   1.      Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President of India in the event of emergency proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution?

a.       He can suspend the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

b.      He is authorized to direct any state to exercise its Executive power in a particular manner.

c.       He is authorized, during the recess of Lok Sabha, to allow expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India pending sanction of the Parliament.

d.      He is authorized to dissolve the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.

   2.      The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the :

a.       President

b.      Prime Minister

c.       Lt. Governor

d.      Majority party in Legislature

   3.      Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

a.       Dr. Rajendra Prasad

b.      Mahatma Gandhi

c.       Jawaharlal Nehru

d.      Mrs. Indira Gandhi

Indian Political Awareness-48

    1.      The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

a.       Chief Minister

b.      Chief Justice

c.       Prime Minister

d.      Vice-President

    2.       The President gives his resignation to the

a.       Prime Minister

b.      Vice President

c.       Chief Justice

d.      Parliament

    3.      The second President of the Indian Republic was

a.       V.V.Giri

b.      Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

c.       Dr. Zakir Hussain

d.      Dr. Rajendra Prasad

General Awareness-15

v  1.      Kuwait is the leading producer of:

a.       Coal

b.      Silver

c.       Oil

d.      Iron are 

    2.      Wool is the most important export value from:

a.       Australia

b.      New Zealand

c.       Argentina

d.      South Africa 

    3.      The heaviest mass revolving round the sun is:

a.       Mars

b.      Jupiter

c.       Saturn

d.      Venus