A bill in the 3rd stage is: (a) introduced in the Rajya Sabha (b) discussed clause by clause (c) still in the stage of introduction (d) goes to the President for final approval

The President of India is not a member of Parliament because: (a) he has to maintain his dignity of office (b) he has to see that he remains impartial (c) it is a constitutional requirement (d) his position will be lowered if he becomes the member of Parliament

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There is no law or specific provision so far to govern the President-Prime Minister relationship, yet the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister; this s based on a convention. This convention in the Indian constitution follows the pattern of the : (a) US Constitution (b) Russian Constitution (c) Australian Constitution (d) British Constitution

How long would an ordinance, issued by the President, operate after re-assembly of Parliament? (a) One fortnight (b) One month (c) Six weeks (d) Eight weeks

The States in India were reorganized through which Constitution Amendment Act? (a) First (b) Second (c) Seventh (d) Twenty-first

A list of national languages can be traced in the ??? of the Indian Constitution. (a) Fifth Schedule (b) Sixth Schedule (c) Seventh Schedule (d) Eighth Schedule

Article 17 of the Constitution of India lays down for the: (a) abolition of untouchability (b) election of the Vice-President (c) election of the Speaker of the House of the People (d) removal of poverty

Which are included under cultural and educational rights? (a) Right of the minorities to promote their language (b) Right against discrimination for admission in educational institutions on the grounds of religion, race or caste (c) Minorities have the right to establish and administer their educational institutions (d) All of these

Which of the following rights have been given to the foreigners in India under the Constitution? (a) Right to equality before law (b) Right to protection of life and personal liberty (c) Right to protection against arrest in certain cases (d) All of these

How can the Fundamental Rights be protected? (a) A citizen whose Fundamental Rights have been violated can approach the Supreme Court which will issue appropriate writ against the authority (b) Supreme Court will take note of such violations itself (c) The executive will inform the Courts (d) No need of any reference by any court; it is automatically protected

What happens when a law passed by the Parliament or State Legislature conflicts with the Fundamental Rights? (a) It will be unconstitutional, so not enforceable (b) If such law is passed to enforce Directive Principles of State Policy it shall not be unconstitutional (c) Neither of these is correct (d) Both ?a? and ?b? is correct

Which restrictions have been placed on Fundamental Rights? (a) When the Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation the freedoms are automatically suspended (b) States are allowed to impose certain reasonable restrictions for certain purpose (c) Fundamental Rights are absolute (d) Only ?a? and ?b? are correct

Which of the following are included in Right to Freedom of Religion? (a) Right to Freedom of Conscience (b) Practice and propagation of religion (c) Right to Freedom against forced religious instructions (d) Right to Freedom from payment of tax for the promotion of a particular religion (e) All of these

Indian Constitution envisages a: (a) Bicameral system (b) unicameral system (c) one part government (d) Presidential government

The quorum of the Parliament is fixed at: (a) one-tenth of the membership of the House (b) one-third of the membership of the House (c) one-half of the membership of the House (d) four-fifths of the membership of the House

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