The president nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to ? a) Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies b) Their role played in political set up of the country c) The recommendations made by the vice president d) Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service

Which article of the constitution empowers the president to appoint a commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measure ? a) Art 339 b) Art 340 c) Art 342 d) Art 344

Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India ? a) Only Lok Sabha b) Rajya Sabha c) Any Vidhan Sabha d) Either House of Parliament

Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India ? a) Lal Bahadur Shastri b) Indira Gandhi c) Morarji Desai d) Charan Singh

Who is the longest serving chief minister in India ? a) Bhajan Lal b) Hiteshwar Saikia c) Chimanbhai Patel d) Jyoti Basu

What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor ? a) 25 years b) 30 years c) 35 years d) 40 years

Chief Minister of a state is responsible to ? a) Governor b) Legislative Assembly c) Prime Minister d) Rajya Sabha

The administrative and operational control of the armed forces is exercised by the ? a) Ministry of Defence b) Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air force Staff c) President d) Cabinet Committee on political affairs with prime minister as the chairman

What is the position of a ‘Minister of State’ in the central government ? a) He is the nominee of the state governor b) He is the nominee of the state cabinet c) He looks after the interests of the state cabinet d) He is a minister of central government but not a member of the cabinet

Who among the following is directly responsible to parliament for all matters concerning the defence services of India ? a) Cabinet committee on political affairs b) President c) Prime Minister d) Defence Minister

Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India ? a) President b) Prime Minister c) Supreme Court d) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Is the prime minister bound to advise the president on matters on which his advice is sought ? a) Yes b) No c) It is discretionary d) If the council of ministers so desires

Which of the following is not true regarding the attorney general of India ? a) He represents Government in any reference made by the president under article 143 b) His consent is necessary for initiating proceedings for contempt, in certain cases c) His consent is necessary for finalization of appointment of judges to state high courts d) He appears in courts of law on behalf of the houses of parliament or the speaker

When the Vice President officiates as president, he draws the salary of ? a) President b) Member of parliament c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha d) Both (a) & (c)

Which of the following is not correct ? a) The supreme command of the defence forces is vested in the president b) The three chiefs of staff (army, navy & air force) are under the direct control of the president c) The responsibility of national defence rests with the union cabinet d) All important questions having a bearing on defence are decided by the cabinet committee on political affairs under the chairmanship of the prime minister