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 Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs 11. Which of the following Statements is correct regarding the Election Commission of India? [A] It is an independent and statutory body. [B] It consists of members having a tenure of six years. [C] It acts as a court for arbitration of disputes related to granting of recognition to political parties. [D] Being an all-India body, it is also concerned with the elections with the elections to Gram Panchayats and State Muncipalities. Show Answer 12. Consider the following Articles of the Constitution of India: Article 72 – Pardoning power of the president Article 143 – Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court Article 360 – Provisions relating to Financial Emergency Articles (148-151) – Powers and functions of the Attorney General of India Which among the above Articles are paired correctly with their respective provisions? [A] 1 and 3 [B] 1, 2 and 3 [C] 1, 2 and 4 [D] All of them Show Answer 13. Which of the following is not one of the grounds for disqualification for being elected as a Member of Parliament? If the person holds an office of profit under the State Government. If the person has voluntarily acquired citizenship of a foreign State. If a person is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule. If the person has/had been detained under the Preventive Detention Law. Choose the correct option: [A] Only 2 [B] Only 4 [C] 1 and 4 [D] 1,2 and 4 Show Answer 14. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of : [A] Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland [B] Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram [C] Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland [D] Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland Show Answer 15. Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new State ? [A] First Schedule [B] Second Schedule [C] Third Schedule [D] Ninth Schedule Show Answer 16. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court of India to adjudicate disputes between the Centre and the States through: [A] Appellate Jurisdiction [B] Original Jurisdiction [C] Advisory Jurisdiction [D] Writ Jurisdiction Show Answer 17. Which of the following is a part of the electoral college for the Election of the President but does not participate in the proceedings for his/her impeachment? [A] Lok Sabha [B] Rajya Sabha [C] State Legislative Assemblies [D] State Legislative Councils Show Answer 18. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended : [A] The Constitution of State-Level Election Commissions. [B] Panchayati-Raj reforms. [C] Inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution. [D] Interlinking of himalayan and peninsular rivers. Show Answer 19. Which Indian State has the largest number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha? [A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Rajasthan [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Gujarat Show Answer 20. Arrange the following functionaries/officials in their respective order of precedence- 1.Governors of states (within their respective states) 2.Former Presidents, Deputy Prime Minister 3.Cabinet Ministers of the Union, Leaders of Chief Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha [A] 1-2-3 [B] 2-1-3 [C] 3-2-1 [D] 2-3-1 Show Answer
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