1. Which of the following is NOT a correct statement with respect to Freedom of speech and expression in India?
- It is enshrined in Part III of the Constitution
- It is not an absolute right to express one’s thoughts freely
- It cannot be curtailed by legislation
- It can be suspended in an emergency
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Answer: It cannot be curtailed by legislation
During a national emergency in India, which can be declared under Article 352, certain fundamental rights are automatically suspended. The President can suspend all fundamental rights except for Article 20 (protection in respect of conviction for offenses) and Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty). Such suspension requires parliamentary approval. This ensures that in times of emergency, the state has the authority to take necessary actions for the security and well-being of the nation, even if it involves temporary curtailment of certain rights.
2. Which among the following authorities decides how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?
- President of India
- Parliament of India
- Armed Forces themselves
- Arms Forces Tribunal
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Answer: Parliament of India
To decide how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India is the prerogative of Parliament under Article 33 & 34. These articles empower Parliament to restrict, modify, or abrogate the fundamental rights of the members of armed forces, paramilitary forces, police forces, members of intelligence agencies, or similar services.
3. Which among the following articles of the Constitution of India says that all public places are open to all citizens?
- Article 15(2)
- Article 16(2)
- Article 17
- Article 18
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Answer: Article 15(2)
Article 15(2) says that all public places are open to all citizens without any discrimination. Article 16(2) states that no citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence, or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect of, any employment or office under the State.
4. The Supreme Court has made Right to Free Education as part of which among the following rights?
- Right to life
- Right against Exploitation
- Right to freedom of speech and expression
- Cultural and Educational Rights
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Answer: Right to life
As per Supreme Court judgments, the “right to education” flows from the “enforceable right to life and personal liberty” guaranteed by the Constitution under Article 21. This is because there cannot be a dignified life or realization of other rights of the person if he/she has no adequate education.
5. The Mandal Commission was constituted during the tenure of which among the following prime ministers?
- Indira Gandhi
- Morarji Desai
- Rajiv Gandhi
- VP Singh
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Answer: Morarji Desai
On 20 December 1978, India’s Prime Minister, Morarji Desai of the Janata Party, announced the formation of a second Backward Classes Commission whose chairman was B. P. Mandal, a former member of Parliament. On 31 December 1980, the Mandal Commission submitted its report, recommending ways to advance India’s “socially and educationally backward classes.” On 7 August 1990, Prime Minister V. P. Singh announced in Parliament that his government would implement the Mandal Commission’s recommendations.
6. Which among the following articles of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability?
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
- Article 18
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Answer: Article 17
Abolition of untouchability has been included among fundamental rights under Article 17. This is one of the few fundamental rights available against individuals. To make untouchability law further strong, Parliament passed the Untouchability (Offences) Act in 1955, which came into force on 1st June 1955. This act was further amended and renamed in 1976 as the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
7. How many freedoms are guaranteed by Article 19 (Right to Freedom)?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
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Answer: 6
Article 19 is the most important and key article that embodies the “basic freedoms.” Article 19(1) provides that all citizens shall have the right to: 1. Freedom of speech and expression 2. To assemble peaceably and without arms 3. To form associations or unions 4. To move freely throughout the territory of India 5. To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India 6. To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business
8. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies, allowing Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody – even the government of India?
- Article 31
- Article 32
- Article 33
- Article 34
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Answer: Article 32
Article 32 and Article 226 of the Indian Constitution empower the Supreme Court and High Courts, respectively, with the right to issue writs for the protection of fundamental rights. These writs include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari. This means that any person whose fundamental rights are violated or under threat can approach the Supreme Court or High Court for remedies such as ordering the release of a person illegally detained (habeas corpus), compelling a public official or body to perform a legal duty (mandamus), prohibiting a person or body from doing something they don’t have the authority for (prohibition), questioning the authority of a person to hold a public office (quo warranto), or reviewing the decision of a lower court or tribunal (certiorari). These writs are essential tools for protecting and enforcing fundamental rights in India
9. Which among the following don’t come under the purview of Right to Education?
- Government Schools
- Private Schools
- Madrasas
- Government schools funded by Private Funds
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Answer: Madrasas
Madarsas and Vedic Pathshalas, which are educational institutions with a religious or cultural focus, have been excluded from the purview of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (commonly known as the Right to Education Act). This exclusion recognizes the specialized nature of these institutions, which primarily provide religious or traditional education.
10. Which among the following articles helped the Madarsas in India to remain out of the purview of the Right to Education Act?
- Article 26
- Article 27
- Article 28
- Article 30
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Answer: Article 30
Article 30 of the Indian Constitution is often referred to as the Charter of Education Rights. It guarantees certain educational rights to religious and linguistic minorities. Article 30 mandates that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. This means that minority communities can establish and manage schools that promote their language and culture, and they can also seek government grant-in-aid without discrimination. It ensures that the cultural and educational rights of minorities are protected and promoted.
Q11: How many Former Presidents have been awarded Bharat Ratna till now?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 6
4. 5
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Explanation: The following six presidents of India have been awarded Bharat Ratna till date:
1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
2. Rajendra Prasad
3. Zakir Hussain
4. A. P.J. Abdul Kalam
5. Dr. V V Giri
6. Pranab Mukherjee
Q12: The contingency fund of India has been placed at the disposal of which among the following authorities?
1. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
2. President of India
3. Parliament of India
4. Prime Minister of India
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Contingency fund of India has been placed at the disposal of President of India. On the other hand, contingency funds of State Governments are at the disposal of the Governor.
Q13: Who among the following past presidents of India never served as a Chief Minister of a state in India?
1. Giani Jail Singh
2. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
3. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
4. Dr. Zakir Hussain
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as the third President of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969. He died in office and had the least tenure among all Presidents of India.
Q14: Who among the following presidents of India was the first Chief Minister of Modern states in India?
1. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
2. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
4. Dr. BD Jatti
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh when the state was formed in 1956.
Q15: Which among the following presidents of India represented India in UNESCO once in his lifetime?
1. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. Dr. S Radhakrishnan
4. Giani Jail Singh
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan represented India at UNESCO in 1947.
Q16: Which of the following presidents of India had the shortest tenure?
1. S Radhakrishnan
2. Zakir Hussain
3. V. V Giri
4. BD Jatti
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as the third President of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969. He died in office and had the least tenure among all Presidents of India.
Q17: Which of the following presidents of India was the only person to be elected unopposed?
1. 4th President
2. 5th President
3. 6th President
4. 7th President
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the only person to be elected unopposed. He was the sixth president of India.
Q18: Who among the following was the main rival candidate against India’s first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad?
1. NN Das
2. KT Shah
3. CH Ram
4. S Radhakrishnan
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad contested and won Presidential elections for two times viz. 1952 and 1957. In the 1952 Presidential elections, he defeated his nearest rival K. T. Shah while in the 1957 elections, he defeated his nearest rival Chowdhry Hari Ram.
Q19: The President of India appoints the Chairman and Members of the National Human Rights Commission on whose recommendations?
1. Prime Minister of India
2. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (Lower House)
3. Home Minister
4. All of the Above
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Chairperson and Members of the Commission are appointed by the President on the basis of recommendations of a Committee comprising the Prime Minister as the Chairperson, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Home Minister, the leaders of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha as Members.
Q20: Which of the following presidents of India headed the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) founded in 1957?
1. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
2. V. V. Giri
3. Zakir Hussain
4. BD Jatti
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Indian Society of Labour Economics was founded in 1957 by a distinguished group of academicians and public men engaged in promoting the study of labour and industrial relations. The group was headed by the ex-President of India Shri V.V. Giri and comprised some of the biggest names in academia.
Q21: Under which among the following articles, President has pardoning power?
1. Article 70
2. Article 72
3. Article 74
4. Article 73
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Article 72 grants the President the power to grant pardons and to suspend, remit, or commute sentences in all cases where the punishment is by a Court Martial or the punishment is for an offence against a law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends or in the case of a death sentence.
Q22: To whom is the President of India answerable?
1. Only Supreme Court
2. Only Chief Justice of India
3. Either Supreme Court or High Court
4. None of the above
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of a State, shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties. However, the conduct of the President may be brought under review by any court, tribunal, or body appointed or designated by either House of Parliament for the investigation of a charge under Article 61.
Q23: Which Articles of the Indian Constitution deal with the Union executive?
1. Articles 42 to 68
2. Articles 48 to 60
3. Articles 52 to 78
4. Articles 82 to 98
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution of India deal with the Union executive. It is the Prime Minister of India who leads the Union Executive of the government of India.
Q24: Which of the following does not form a part of the electoral college of the President?
1. The elected members of both the Houses of Parliament
2. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states
3. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry
4. The nominated members of either House of Parliament
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The electoral college of President consists of: (1) the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament; (2) the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states; and (3) the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry. The nominated members do not form a part of the electoral college.
Q25: Who inquires into all the doubts and disputes in connection with the election of the President?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Attorney General
3. The Supreme Court
4. The High Court
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Answer: 3
Explanation: All doubts and disputes in connection with the election of the President are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. The decision of the Supreme Court is final.
Q26: Which method is used for the election of President in India?
1. Open Ballot System
2. Single Transferable Vote System
3. Direct Election
4. None of the above
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The President’s election in India is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Voting is held by secret ballot. This system ensures that the successful candidate wins by the absolute majority of votes.
Q27: What is the minimum number of electors needed to be the proposer of a presidential candidate?
1. Fifty electors
2. Fifty-five electors
3. Sixty electors
4. Sixty-five electors
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Answer: 1
Explanation: According to the Constitution of India, the nomination of a candidate for the election to the office of President must be subscribed by at least 50 electors as proposers and 50 electors as seconders.
Q28: Under which of the following conditions is the Chief Minister of a State not eligible to vote in the Presidential election?
1. If he is a member of the lower house of the state legislature
2. If he is a member of the upper house of the state legislature
3. If he is a candidate
4. If he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the house
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The Article 54 of the Constitution provides that the President shall be elected by an electoral college consisting the elected members of both the houses of Parliament and the elected member of the legislative assemblies of the state. The upper house of the state is not entitled to votes.
Q29: Which of the following is not one of the essential qualifications for the candidature of President?
1. Citizen of India
2. Qualified for election as a member of the House of People (Lok Sabha)
3. Completion of 35 years of age
4. Tenth pass
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Article 58(1) of the Constitution of India has enumerated the qualifications for the election of President of India. These are: He should be a citizen of India, he should have completed 35 years of age, he should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha, and he should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.
Q30: Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India prescribes eligibility conditions for re-election to the post of the President of India?
1. Article 57
2. Article 54
3. Article 55
4. Article 52
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The Article 57 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the eligibility for re-election to the post of the President of India. It provides ‘A person who holds or who has held the office of President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to the office’.
Q31: Which President of India has appeared before the Supreme Court for an election dispute?
1. Gyani Zail Singh
2. Dr. Zakir Hussain
3. V.V. Giri
4. Fakharuddin Ali Ahmad
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Answer: 3
Explanation: The former President of India V.V. Giri has appeared in person before the Supreme Court of India as an incumbent President following a petition filed in the SC contesting the validity of the election on the ground of having used corrupt practices to influence the voters.
Q32: From which date does the President of India hold office for a term of five years?
1. The date on which he enters upon his office
2. The date on which he/she is elected
3. The date decided by Parliament
4. The date decided by the Election Commission
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Answer: 1
Explanation: According to Article 56(1) of the Constitution of India, the President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Q33: To whom does the President of India address his resignation?
1. Prime Minister
2. Speaker of Lok Sabha
3. Chief Justice of India
4. Vice President of India
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Answer: 4
Explanation: According to Article 56(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, the President addresses his resignation to the Vice President of India. The Vice-President communicates the same to the Speaker.
Q34: Who has the power to remove the President of India?
1. Parliament
2. Lok Sabha
3. Rajya Sabha
4. Chief Justice of India
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Answer: 1
Explanation: According to Article 56(1)(b) of the Constitution of India, the President can be removed from his/her office by the process of impeachment for the violation of the Constitution of India.
Q35: Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Union Home Minister
3. The Chief Justice of India
4. The Vice President
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Answer: 3
Explanation: The oath of office to the President of India is administered by the Chief Justice of India, but in his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court administers the oath.
Q36: Where can the impeachment charges be initiated against the President of India?
1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. Supreme Court
4. Either of the houses of Parliament
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The impeachment charges against the President of India can be initiated by either House of Parliament, i.e., it can be initiated either in Lok Sabha or in Rajya Sabha. Impeachment is a quasi-judicial procedure in the Parliament.
Q37: What is the required prior notice duration for the impeachment of the President of India?
1. 7 days
2. 14 days
3. 25 days
4. 30 days
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The process of impeachment against the President of India can be initiated by either House of Parliament. This requires one-fourth members of the House to sign the charges, and a 14-day notice should be given to the President.
Q38: What type of procedure is involved in the impeachment of the President of India?
1. Legislative Procedure
2. Executive Procedure
3. Judicial Procedure
4. Quasi-Judicial Procedure
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The impeachment process of the President of India follows a quasi-judicial procedure in the Parliament. Nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment, though they do not take part in his election. Additionally, elected members of legislative assemblies of states and Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry do not participate in the impeachment, though they participate in his election.
Q39: Within what timeframe should the vacant post of President be filled?
1. 60 days
2. 90 days
3. 6 months
4. 9 months
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Answer: 3
Explanation: According to Article 62(2) of the Constitution of India, the vacant post of the President should be filled within six months from the date of the vacancy due to death, resignation, or removal.
Q40: For how long can the Vice President act as the President when the President is unable to perform duties due to resignation, removal, death, or otherwise?
1. 1 year
2. 9 months
3. 6 months
4. 3 months
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Answer: 3
Explanation: In case of a vacancy in the post of President of India, it should not remain vacant for more than six months. Thus, the Vice President can hold the office of President for a maximum of six months.
Q41: Who assumes the role of acting President in case there is no Vice President, and the post of President falls vacant?
1. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
2. Lok Sabha Speaker
3. Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha
4. Attorney General of India
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Answer: 1
Explanation: According to the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President of India when both the President and Vice President offices fall vacant. In the Chief Justice’s absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court performs the President’s functions.
Q42: In whose name are all executive actions of the Government of India taken?
1. The President
2. The Vice President
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Council of Ministers
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Answer: 1
Explanation: All executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in the name of the President of India. He is also empowered to make rules specifying the manner in which the orders and other instruments made and executed in his name shall be authenticated.
Q43: Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
1. The Parliament
2. The President
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Council of Ministers
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The President of India appoints the Attorney General of India and determines his remuneration. The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President of India. The current Attorney General is K.K. Venugopal.
Q44: According to which Article of the Constitution is the executive power of the Union vested in the President?
1. Article 53
2. Article 54
3. Article 55
4. Article 56
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Article 53(1) of the Constitution of India vests the executive power of the Union Government in the President, who can exercise it directly or through officers subordinate to him.
Q45: Who has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha?
1. The Chief Justice of India
2. The President
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Council of Ministers
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The President of India has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha. The President can also summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
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