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GK Quiz on Features of Indian Constitution

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Dear aspirants, Constitution is the Fundamental Law of any country which sets out the framework and the principal functions of various organs of the government. At present, the Constitution of India contains 448 Articles in 25 Parts and 12 Schedules. However, there are multiple features of the Constitution, namely Secular State, Federalism, Parliamentary Government, Fundamental Rights and many more.


Indian Constitution Law


1. Which of the following is called 'Mini Constitution'?
(A) Government of India Act, 1935
(B) 42nd Constitutional Amendment
(C) 44th constitutional amendment
(D) Government of India Act, 1919
Ans. B

2Which of the following statements is false?
(A) Most of the structure of the Indian Constitution has been taken from the Government of India Act, 1935.
(B) The original constitution had 10 schedules
(C) The political part of the Indian Constitution is taken from the British Constitution
(D) Article 368 is related to the constitutional amendment
Ans. B

3. Which of the following is not a feature of Indian parliamentary system?
(A) majority party power
(B) Presence of Actual Executive and Nominal Executive
(C) Appointment of Executive to the Legislature
(D) All of the above
Ans. D

4Which of the following is not matched correctly?
(A) Right to Equality: Article 14-18
(B) Rights against exploitation: Article 20-22
(C) Right to Religious Freedom: Article 25-28
(D) Right to Cultural and Education freedom: Article 29-30
Ans. B

5. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
(A) Part I: Union and its Territories
(B) Part II: Citizenship
(C) Part III: Directive Principle and State Policy
(D) Part VI: State Governments
Ans. C

6. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
(A) Article 312: The functions of Public Service Commissions
(B) Article 110: Definition of Money Bill
(C) Article 112: Budget
(D) Article 51A: Fundamental Duties
Ans. A

7. The idea of ​​'concurrent list' in the Indian constitution is taken from the Constitution of ............?
(A) Ireland
(B) Canada
(C) Australia
(D) Japan
Ans. C

8.  Seventh Schedule is concerned with ............?
(A) From languages
(B) Partition of powers between center and states
(C) From the judicial areas of the states
(D) From Panchayati Raj
Ans. B

9. What is not taken from British Constitution in the Constitution of India?
(A) Parliamentary rule
(B) Single citizenship
(C) Fundamental Rights
(D) Cabinet System
Ans. C

10. Which of the following articles cannot be null during the National Emergency?
(A) Article 14 to 18
(B) Article 19
(C) Article 20,21
(D) Article 29,30
Ans. C

List of Articles related to Governor of the State

 

Friends, Articles from 153 to 167 in Part VI of the constitution deals with the state executive. The state executive consists of the Governor, the Chief Minister the Council of Ministers and the Advocate General of the State. The Governor is the chief executive (but nominal) head of the state and acts as an agent of the president in the state. The post of the Governor at the state level is like the president at the centre.

Conditions of Governor’s Office –


The constitution lay downs the following conditions for the Governor’s office:

1- He should not be the member of either house of parliament or a house of the state legislature.

2- He should not hold any office of profit.

3- He can use his official residence for other purposes but should not charge rent for that.

4- If a person is appointed as the caretaker Governor of other states, he is entitles to get the salary of both state’s Governor (decided by the president of India).

5- His emoluments and allowances can’t be decreased during his term.

Qualification for appointment as Governor (Article 157)


The constitution has laid down following qualifications to be appointed as Governor:

Powers of Governor –


The Governor of the state shall possess executive, legislative, financial and judicial powers. But he does not possess diplomatic, military or emergency powers which President of India has.

The powers and functions of Governor can be classified under following heads:


1. Executive powers.

2. Legislative powers.

3. Financial powers.

4. Judicial powers.

Articles Related to Governor at a Glance


Article No. 153 for Governors of states

Article No. 154 for Executive power of state

Article No.  155 for Appointment of Governor

Article No.  156 for Term of office of Governor

Article No.  157 for Qualifications for appointment as Governor

Article No.  158 for Conditions of Governor’s office

Article No.  159 for Oath or affirmation by the Governor

Article No.  160 for Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies

Article No.  161 for Power of the Governor to grant pardons and others

Article No.  162 for Extent of executive power of state

Article No.  163 for Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor

Article No.  164 for other provisions as to ministers like appointments, term, salaries, and others

Article No.  165 for Advocate-General for the State

Article No.  166 for Conduct of business of the government of a state

Article No.  167 for Duties of the Chief Minister regarding furnishing of information to the Governor, and so on

Article No.  174 for Sessions of the state legislature, prorogation and dissolution

Article No.  175 for Right of the Governor to address and send messages to the house or houses of state legislature

Article No.  176 for Special address by the Governor

Article No.  200 for Assent to bills (i.e. assent of the Governor to the bills passed by the state legislature)

Article No.  201 for Bills reserved by the Governor for consideration of the President

Article No.  213 for Power of Governor to promulgate ordinances

Article No.  217 for Governor being consulted by the President in the matter of the appointments of the judges of the High Courts

Article No.  233 for Appointment of district judges by the Governor

Article No.  234 for Appointments of persons (other than district judges) to the judicial service of the state by the Governor.

GK Questions and Answers on Parliament of India


Friends, in 1974, the Hindi names ‘Rajya Sabha’ and ‘Lok Sabha’ were adopted by the Council of States and the House of People representative.
1. What is another name of the Council of States?
A. Lok Sabha
B  Rajya Sabha
C. Parliament
D. Adhoc Committee
Ans: B

2. What is another name of the Lok Sabha?
A. Council of States
B. The Upper House
C. The House of the People
D. Parliament
Ans: C

3. The maximum strength (number of members) of the Rajya Sabha :
A. 220
B. 235
C. 238
D. 250
Ans: D

4. The President can nominate how many members in the Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha?
A. 6, 3
B. 8, 2
C. 10, 3
D. 12, 2
Ans. D

5. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha ?
A. President of India
B. Vice President of India
C. Prime Minister of India
D. Chosen from the members of the Rajya Sabha
Ans: B

6. What is the tenure of the elected members of Rajya Sabha?
A. 2 years
B. 4 Years
C. 6 Years
D. 8 Years
Ans: C

7. Which Article is related to the Money Bill and where it can be introduced?
A. Article 110, Rajya Sabha
B. Article 110, Lok Sabha
C. Article 121, Rajya Sabha
D. Article 121, Lok Sabha
Ans: B

8. Which of the following is not an eligibility criterion to become a member of Lok Sabha?
A. Age 25 years or over
B. Mentally sound
C. Candidate should not hold office of profit.
D. Must be from Arts field.
Ans: D

9. As per Constitution of India, what is the maximum strength (number of members) of the Lok Sabha?
A. 530
B. 540
C. 550
D. 552
Ans. D

10. Who among the following is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Prime Minister
Ans: C

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