Quiz 11: Indian Politics Quiz

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1. The sessions of Parliament are convened

A. at the discretion of Prime Minister
B. at the discretion of the President
C. at the decision of the committee comprising leaders of all political parties represented in the Parliament
D. at the discretion of Lok Sabha Speaker


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B. at the discretion of the President

2. The power to decide an election petition is vested in

A. The President
B. The Election Commission of India
C. The High Court
D. Parliamentary Affairs Committee


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C. The High Court

3. Concentration of wealth violets

A. the right to property
B. the right to equality
C. the right against exploitation
D. a directive principle of state policy


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D. a directive principle of state policy

4. ' Vote on Account' means Legislative vote

A. on finance bill
B. on the appropriation bill
C. on the audit report submitted by the CAG
D. authorising expenditure in respect of the demand for grants pending the passing of the appropriation bill


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D. authorising expenditure in respect of the demand for grants pending the passing of the appropriation bill

5. For holding the Office of the President of India,a person can be elected for

A. any number of times
B. thrice
C. twice
D. only once


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A. any number of times . But there is a convention not to hold the office formore than two terms

6. The minimum age to become Prime Minister of India is

A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. No age limit


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A. 25 years

7. The Supreme Court of India enjoys

A. Only original jurisdiction
B. Only appellate jurisdiction
C. Only advisory jurisdiction
D. All the above types of jurisdiction


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D. All the above types of jurisdiction

8. Which is the constitutional authority that has been made responsible for constituting the Finance Commission periodically ?

A. Union Finance Minister
B. Prime Minister of India
C. President of India
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha


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C. President of India

9. The source of authority of Indian constitution are

A. The people of India
B. The houses of parliament of India
C. None of the above
D. Both


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A. The people of India

10. What is the minimum age in years prescribed for candidature to the Office of Governor of a state ?

A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years


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D. 35 years