School of Distance Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

BA HISTORY/ECONOMICS/SOCIOLOGY/PHILOSOPHY/ENGLISH
(2019 Admn.)

Semester 3/4
COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

ICP4 (3) CO2- INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND POLITICS:

FEDERALISM, DECENTRALIZATION AND POLITICAL

DYNAMICS
QUESTION BANK

1. The first Election Commissioner of India was------

(a). T.N. Seshan (b). J.M.Lyngdoh
(c). M.S.Gill (d). Sukumar Sen
2. Political defection is mentioned in the schedule of the Constitution.
(a). Second Schedule (b). Tenth Schedule
(c). Eighth Schedule (d). Seventh Schedule
3. The Indian party system is a system.
(a). Single Party (b). Multi Party
(c). Bi Party (d). None of the above
4. The present strength of the Election Commission in India is .
(a). One (b). Five
(c). Three (d). Two
5. The document in which political parties declare their policies is known as .
(a). Party Manifesto (b). Party Propaganda
(c). Party Policy (d). Party Declaration
6. AGP is a regional political party of –
(a). Arunachal Pradesh (b). Assam
(c). Andhra Pradesh (d). Tripura
7. Universal Adult Franchise was first granted in India by .
(a). Act of 1919 (b). The Parliament
(c). Act of 1935 (d). The Constitution

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8. Which article is related to the Constitution of the Election Commission?

(a). Art.352 (b). Art.248
(c). Art.324 (d). Art.332
9. Who conducts the election to the office of the President of India?
(a). UPSC (b). Election Commission
(c). Parliament (d). Union Cabinet
10. The system of communal electorates was introduced by the British by the Act of .
(a). Act of 1909 (b). Act of 1935
(c). Act of 1919 (d).Act of 1892

11. The present Chief Election Commissioner of India is .

(a). T.N. Seshan (b). J.M.Lyngdoh
(c). Navin Chawla (d). S.Y Quraishi
12. On which date is the National Voter’s Day celebrated?
(a). 14th August (b). 25th January
(c). 2nd October (d). 26th January
13. In which year was the Election Commission made a multi-member body?
(a). 1993 (b). 1989
(c). 1991 (d). 1992
14. The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 outlawed _.
(a). Political Corruption (b). Political Violence
(c). Political Propaganda (d). Political Defection
15. In which year was the National Voter’s Day launched?
(a). 25th January, 2010 (b). 2nd October, 2002
(c). 25th January, 2011 (d). 2nd October, 2010
16. Provisions regarding disqualification on ground of defection have been described in –
(a). Eleventh Schedule (b). Seventh Schedule
(c). Tenth Schedule (d). Second Schedule
17. Who was the Chief Election Commissioner when it was made a multi member body?
(a). Navin Chawla (b). T.N.Seshan
(c). B.B. Tandon (d). N. Gopalaswami
18. The Indian Constitution provides for election of the members of the Lok Sabha and
the State Legislative Assemblies.
(a). Functional (b).Direct
(c). Indirect (d). Proportional

19. Which one of the Schedules of the Constitution given below deals with recognised languages?
(a) Schedule 8 (b) Schedule 7
(c) Schedule 12 (d) Schedule 9

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20. The Chief Election Commissioner is an ex-officio member of the .

(a). Finance Commission (b). Planning Commission
(c). Delimitation Commission (d). None of the above
21. The members of the Election Commission have a term of years.
(a). Two (b). Three
(c). Five (d). Six
22. The Constitution of India has established the system of for electing
representatives.
(a). Communal Electorates (b). Separate Electorates
(c). Joint Electorates (d). Minority Electorates
23. Which article of the Constitution provides for reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People?
(a). Art.352 (b). Art.248
(c). Art.330 (d). Art.123
24. The members of the Election Commission retire at the age of years.
(a). Sixty Two (b). Fifty Five
(c). Fifty Eight (d). Sixty Five
25. The Chief Election Commissioner can quit office by submitting the resignation to the-
(a). President (b). Prime Minister
(c). Parliament (d). None of the above
26. How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha?
(a). 79 (b). 84
(c). 52 (d). 66
27. Indian election system provides for the creation of territorial constituencies.
(a). Multi-member (b). Single-member
(c). Dual-member (d). None of the above
28. Which year was the Representation of the People Act enacted?
(a). 1948 (b). 1956
(c). 1951 (d). 1952
29. The President can nominate two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to
the .
(a).Council of States (b). Legislative Assembly
(c).Legislative Council (d). House of the People
30. The Indian Constitution provides for _ election of the members of the Rajya Sabha and
the State Legislative Councils.
(a). Functional (b).Direct
(c). Indirect (d). Proportional

31. GST was implemented in India from

a) 1st January 2017 b) 1st April 2017
c) 1st March 2017 d) 1st July 2017

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32. Delimitation of constituencies is the function of the-

(a). Election Commission (b). Planning Commission
(c). Delimitation Commission (d). None of the above
33. In which year the Indian National Congress was formed?
(a). 1858 (b). 1885
(c). 1588 (d). 1585
34. The provision regarding the registration of political parties is given in-
(a). Indian Constitution (b). Anti-Defection Act
(c). Representation of the People Act (d). None of the above
35. Scrutiny of nomination papers is done by the –
(a). Presiding Officer (b). Polling Officer
(c). Returning Officer (d). None of the above
36. The Governor of a state can nominate one member belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to
the .
(a). Legislative Assembly (b). Legislative Council
(c). Council of States (d). House of the People
37. Recognition of political parties and allotment of symbols is the function of the-
(a). Union Parliament (b). Election Commission
(c). Supreme Court (d). Legislative Assembly
38. When was the Delimitation Act Enacted by the Parliament?
(a). 1949 (b). 1950
(c). 1951 (d). 1952
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39. The procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution is given in----
(a). Art.370 (b). Art.366
(c). Art.368 (d). Art.356
40. The idea of the amending procedure in the Indian Constitution has been adopted from the
Constitution of which country?
(a). France (b). Australia
(c). U.S.A (d). South Africa
41. By which Constitutional Amendment Act was the voting age lowered to 18 years?
(a). 42nd Amendment Act,1976 (b). 61st Amendment Act, 1988
(c). 86th Amendment Act, 2002 (d). 73rd Amendment Act, 1993
42. In which Constitutional case Art.368 was made as the basic structure of the Indian
Constitution?
(a). Keshavanand Bharati Case (b). Golaknath Case
(c). Olga Tellis Case (d). Minerva Mills Case
43. The article dealing with powers, privileges and immunities of members of Parliament can be
amended by –
(a). Simple Majority (b). Special Majority
(c). Ratification by States (d). None of the above

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44. The Bill for the amendment of the Constitution cannot be introduced in the-
(a). House of the People (b). Council of States
(c). Legislative Assembly (d).None of the above
45. Name the Chairman of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
(NCRWC).
(a). Justice Hidayatullah (b). Justice Bhagwati
(c). Justice Venkatachaliah (d). Justice Pathak.
46. How many members did the NCRWC have?
(a). Eleven (b).Twelve
(c). Fifteen (d). Thirteen
47. In which year was the NCRWC constituted?
(a). Feb, 2000 (b). Feb, 2001
(c). Feb, 2002 (d). Feb, 2003
48. Which Constitutional Amendment extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok
Sabha and state legislative assemblies from sixty to seventy years?
(a). 61st Amendment Act, 1988 (b). 73rd Amendment Act, 1993
(c). 86th Amendment Act, 2002 (d). 95th Amendment Act, 2009

49. In India, the GST is based on the dual model GST adopted in:
a) UK b) Canada
c) USA d) Japan
50. The Civil Services in India are classified into _ categories.
(a).Two (b). Three
(c).Four (d). Five
51. Establishment of the Union Public Service Commission is provided in which article?
(a). Art. 352 (b). Art. 324
(c). Art. 360 (d). Art. 315
52. Who was the Chairman of the Central Public Service Commission set up during the British rule
in India?
(a). Rose Baker (b). Pethic Lawrence
(c). Maxwell (d). Myron Weiner
53. To whom does the UPSC submit its annual report?
(a). Cabinet (b). President
(c). Prime Minister (d). Parliament
54. Which article of the Constitution mentions about the reports of the Public Service
Commissions?
(a). Art.312 (b). Art.316
(c). Art.318 (d). Art 323
55. Members of the UPSC serve up to the age of years.
(a). 58 years (b).68 years
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56. The SPSC submits its annual report to the .

(a). Governor (b). Chief Minister
(c). Legislature (d). Council of Ministers
57. Up to what age do the members of the SPSC serve in office?
(a). 65 years (b). 62 years
(c). 58 years (d). 65 years
58. Who appoints the Chairman and members of the UPSC?
(a). President (b). Prime Minister
(c). Parliament (d). Supreme Court
59. A member of a Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of years.
(a). 2 years (b). 5 years
(c). 8 years (d). 6years
60. When was the first Public Service Commission set up in India?
(a). 1919 (b).1926
(c). 1935 (d).1948
61. By which article of the Indian Constitution can the Rajya Sabha create a new All India Service?
(a). Art. 311 (b).Art. 316
(c). Art.312 (d). Art. 314
62. Which of the following is not a State Service?
(a). Education Service (b).Agriculture Service
(c). Co-operative Service (d). Postal Service
63. Under which Act was the Federal Public Service Commission set up?
(a). GOI.Act,1935 (b).GOI.Act, 1909
(c). India Independence Act, 1947 (d).GOI.Act, 1919

64. What is GST Bill officially called?

(a). The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Second Amendment) Bill, 2014
(b). The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-Second Amendment) Bill, 2014
(c). The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Second Amendment) Bill, 2016
(d). The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty -Second Amendment) Bill, 2016

65. How many members constitute the UPSC apart from the Chairman?
(a). Nine (b).Eight
(c). Ten (d).Eleven

66. Name the authority to which the members of the SPSC submit their resignation?
(a).Governor (b). Chief Minister
(c).Legislature (d). Council of Ministers

67. Which of the following statement is correct about the NITI Aayog?
(a) NITI Aayog was Formed 25 January 2016
(b) NITI Aayog comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) The full form of NITI Aayog is National institute for Transforming India
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68. When was NITI Aayog established?

(a) 1 January 2015 (b) 25 January 2016
(c) 14 May 2014 (d) 1 July 2015

69. To which authority do the members of the UPSC submit their resignation?
(a). Parliament (b). Prime Minister
(c). President (d). Cabinet

70. The expenses of the UPSC are charged on the .

(a).Contingency Fund of India (b). Consolidated Fund of the State
(c).Consolidated Fund of India (d). None of the above

71. Which authority has the power to appoint a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more
states?
(a). Parliament (b). Prime Minister
(c). Governor (d). President
72. The functions of the UPSC can be categorized into two- .
(a). Advisory & legal (b). Advisory & administrative
(c). Advisory & political (d). None of the above
73. Name the important constitutional authority which audits the accounts of the Union government
and the state governments?
(a). Attorney General (b).Comptroller & Auditor General
(c). Finance Commission (d). Finance Minister
74. The expenses of the SPSC are charged on the .
(a).Contingency Fund of India (b). Consolidated Fund of the State
(c).Consolidated Fund of India (d). None of the above
75. In India residuary powers of legislation are vested in the .
(a). Prime Minister (b). Union Parliament
(c). President (d). Council of Ministers
76. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Inter State Council?
(a). Art.263 (b). Art.123
(c). Art.326 (d). Art.223

77. The legislative relations between the Centre and the states are included in Part of the
Indian Constitution.
(a). Part III (b). Part IV
(c). Part XI (d). Part XII
78. In which Schedule of the Indian Constitution is the Union List, State List and the Concurrent
List included?
(a). Second Schedule (b). Tenth Schedule
(c). Eighth Schedule (d). Seventh Schedule
79. The matters related to relations are specified in Part XII of the Constitution.
(a). Legislative (b). Administrative
(c). Financial (d). Judicial
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80. The powers of legislation on the items mentioned in the Union list is vested in the-
(a). Union Parliament (b). Legislative Council
(c). Legislative Assembly (d). None of the Above
81. Who described the Indian Constitution as Quasi- Federal?
(a). Myron Weiner (b). K.C.Wheare
(c). B.R.Ambedkar (d). D.D. Basu
82. The Constitution declares India to be a-----
(a). Federal State (b). Provincial State
(c). Union of States (d). Quasi Federal
83. There are sixty six subjects included in the .
(a). Union List (b). Concurrent List
(c). State List (d). None of the Above
84. The Inter State Council is established by the President-
(a). To settle disputes between states
(b). To distribute income between the states
(c). To Cooperate in planning for the states
(d). None of the above
85. In Indian federation who has got the power to include a new State in the Union?
(a). President (b). Parliament
(c). Prime Minister (d). Council of Ministers
86. The Governor’s Ordinance making power is given in _
(a). Art.123 (b). Art. 231
(c). Art. 213 (d). Art.312
87. The Indian federal structure with a strong centre is on the pattern of
(a). Australia (b). Ireland
(c). U.S.A (d). Canada
88. Which of the following is a Concurrent subject?
(a). Education (b). Health
(c). Police (d). Agriculture
89. Defense, armed forces and foreign affairs are items included in the
(a). State List (b). Concurrent List
(c). Union List (d). None of the above

90. The provision for Contingency Fund is given in Article of the Constitution.
(a). Art.263 (b). Art.123
(c). Art.267 (d). Art.223
91. How many subjects are included in the Union List?
(a). 47 (b). 66
(c). 85 (d). 97

92. In which federation there is no provision for Concurrent List?

(a). India (b). Australia
(c). USA (d). Canada
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93. The President constitutes the Finance Commission vide Article of the Constitution.
(a). Art.202 (b). Art.172
(c). Art. 275 (d). Art. 280

94. Concurrent List is added in our Constitution on the pattern of the .

(a). Canadian Constitution (b). Australian Constitution
(c). Irish Constitution (d). American Constitution
95. There are subjects in the Concurrent List.
(a). 47 (b). 66
(c). 85 (d). 97

96. Who appoints the Chairman and members of the Finance Commission?
(a). Prime Minister (b). Union Parliament
(c). President (d). Council of Ministers
97. When was the Inter State Council constituted?
(a). June 1983 (b). May 1990
(c).October 1990 (d). July 1984
98. Which of the following is not a State source of revenue?
(a). Taxes on agricultural income (b). Taxes on building and land
(c). Taxes on Vehicles (d). Taxes on non agriculture income
99. On which date was the Sarkaria Commission formally constituted?
(a). 9th June 1983 (b). 30th July 1983
(c). 11th May 1985 (d). 15th March 1986
100. Provision for setting up of an Inter State Commerce Commission is given in-
(a). Art. 263 (b). Art.269
(c). Art. 280 (d). Art.307
101. Who among the following was not a member of the Sarkaria Commission?
(a). R.S.Sarkaria (b). S.R.Sen
(c). Dinesh Goswami (d). B.Shivaraman
102. Sarkaria Commission was appointed in the regime of-
(a).Morarji Desai (b). Indira Gandhi
(c). Rajiv Gandhi (d). V.P.Singh
103. Grass root democracy is related to
(a). Ethnic Politics. (b). Inter-State Council.
(c). Panchayati Raj. (d). Regional Politics.

104. Which Article of the DPSP refers to village panchayats?

(a). Art.22 (b). Art.72
(c). Art.14 (d). Art.40
105. In which year was the Community Development Programme launched?
(a). 1950 (b). 1952
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106. Panchayati Raj System is related to –

(a). Democratic Decentralization (b). Political Centralization
(c). Judicial Centralization (d). None of the above
107. The 73rd Amendment Act envisages the as the foundation of the
Panchayati Raj system.
(a).Ward Sabha (b).Grama Sabha
(c).Zilla Parishad (d). Block Panchayat
108. The State Reorganization Act was enacted in the year-
(a). 1947 (b). 1950
(c). 1954 (d). 1956
109. When was the 1st Finance Commission appointed?
(a). 1950 (b). 1948
(c). 1951 (d). 1949
110. Who was the Chairman of the 1st Finance Commission?
(a). K.C Neogy. (b).A.M.Khusro.
(c). C.Rangarajan. (d). K.C.Pant
111. In which year did the Sarkaria Commission submit its report?
(a). 1990 (b). 1988
(c). 1985 (d). 1987
112. Name the state to adopt the Panchayati Raj institutions for the first time.
(a). Punjab (b). Rajasthan
(c). Assam (d).West Bengal
113. Residuary powers of legislation are provided in Article of the Constitution.
(a). Art. 248 (b) Art. 265
(c).Art. 275 (d). Art. 280
114. What is the minimum age for contesting in Local Body elections?
(a). 30 years (b). 21 years
(c). 25 years (d). 35 years
115. Who authored the book titled ‘Caste in Indian Politics’?
(a). Bipan Chandra (b). D.D.Basu
(c). Rajni Kothari (d). M.V.Pylee
116. According to Hindi is the official language of the Union.
(a). Art.343 (b). Art.350
(c). Art.352 (d). Art. 363
117. The Planning Commission was set up in the year .
(a). 1947 (b). 1948
(c). 1952 (d). 1950

118. Which article specifies that the language of the Supreme Court, High Courts and Bills
introduced in the Parliament and State Legislatures shall be English?
(a). Art. 343 (b). Art.348
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119. Under whose Chairmanship was a committee formed to study the relation between crime and
politics.
(a). Dinesh Goswami (b). R.S.Sarkaria
(c). S.R.Sen (d). N.N.Vohra
120. Which article of the Constitution deals with Grama Sabha?
(a).Art. 243 P (b) Art. 243 D
(c).Art. 243A (d). Art. 243 C
121. is the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission.
(a). President (b). Finance Minister
(c). Planning Minister (d). Prime Minister
122. The setting up of District Planning Committee is mentioned in which article?
(a).Art. 243 ZA (b) Art. 243 ZD
(c).Art. 243 ZE (d). Art. 243 ZC

123. Who of the following is the part of Governing Council of NITI Aayog?
(a) All Chief Ministers of the states
(b) Chief Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry
(c) Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Island
(d) All of the above
124. Who authored the book titled “Communalism in Modern India”?
(a). Rajni Kothari (b). M.V.Pylee
(c). Bipan Chandra (d). Granville Austin
125. The National Development Council was formed in the year .
(a). 1947 (b). 1948
(c). 1950 (d). 1952
126. The Inter State Council was constituted as per the recommendations of the .
(a). Planning Commission (b). Sarkaria Commission
(c). Finance Commission (d). National Development Council
127. Who was the Chairman of the 12th Finance Commission of
India? (a). K.C Neogy. (b).A.M.Khusro.
(c). C.Rangarajan. (d). K.C.Pant
128. Who is the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India?
(a). P.Chidambarm (b).M.S. Aluwahlia
(c). A.K.Antony (d).Manmohan Singh
129. Which agency recommends measures to augment the Consolidated Funds of the State to
supplement the resources of the Panchayats?
(a). Finance Commission (b). Planning Commission
(c). Election Commission (d). None of the above
130. Who was the Chairman of the first Planning Commission?
(a). Krishna Menon. (b) Sardar Vallabhai Patel
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131. Why was the Vohra Committee constituted?

(a). To study the relation between crime and politics.
(b).To study the working of Panchayati Raj institutions.
(c). To study the role of caste in Indian politics.
(d). None of the above.
132. Which year was the Vohra Committee constituted?
(a).1991 (b). 1992
(c). 1995 (d). 1993
133. What does the word Lokpal mean?
(a). Protector of the people. (b). Representative of the people.
(c). Protector of Law. (d). Leader of the masses.
134. Whose words are these, “communalism is a challenge to Indian nationhood and Indian
nationalism.”?
(a). M.K Gandhi (b). Jawaharlal Nehru
(c). Motilal Nehru (d). Kamala Nehru
135. How many languages are recognized by the Constitution of India?
(a). 25 (b). 28
(c). 22 (d). 15
136. Which schedule of the Constitution lists out the recognized languages?
(a). 8th Schedule (b). 12th Schedule
(c). 4th Schedule (d). 7th Schedule
137. What is the significance of the 95th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009?
(a). Lowering of the Voting age from 21 to 18 years
(b). Extending the reservation of seats for SC/ST by ten years.
(c). Emergency powers of the President
(d) None of the above.
138. Constitution provides for special grants to _ .
(a). Jammu& Kashmir for silk products
(b). Assam for jute and jute products.
(c). Punjab for hosiery and sports goods
(d). All states for exports.
139. Which Amendment of the Constitution relates to admissions of socially and economically
backward classes to educational institutions?
(a). 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act,1976
(b). 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988
(c). 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
(d). 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005
140. Which article deals with reservation for SC/ST for jobs in the Civil Service?
(a). Art. 332 (b). Art.335
(c). Art.338 (d). Art. 342
141. What are the emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution?
(a). National Emergency (b). State Emergency
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142. The President can declare financial emergency according to-

(a). Art.352 (b). Art.356
(c) Art. 360 (d). Art. 362
143. Which of the following services did not exist at the time of independence?
(a) Indian Administrative Service (b). Indian Forest Service
(c). Indian Police Service (d). All of the above
144. The All India Muslim League was founded in the year-
(a). 1885 (b). 1902
(c). 1905 (d). 1906
145. Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?
(a). Presidential (b). Democratic
(c). Secular (d). Federal
146. Point out the unitary feature of the Indian Constitution.
(a). An elected President
(b). Parliamentary system of government
(c). Bicameral Legislature at the Centre
(d). Single Citizenship
147. Right to Freedom of Religion means

a) Religious instructions shall be provided in all government educational institutions

b) State shall encourage religious thinking and give preference to persons with religious bent
of mind in matter of employment.
c) All persons shall have right to establish institutions for religious and educational
purposes.
d) None of the above.
148. The word ‘union’ in Art.1 of the Constitution has been borrowed from-
(a). American Constitution (b). Canadian Constitution
(c). Japanese Constitution (d). Irish Constitution
149. By which amendment the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were added to the Constitution?
(a). 24th Amendment (b). 42nd Amendment
(c). 44th Amendment (d). 52nd Amendment
150. ‘Right to property’ was omitted by which Constitutional Amendment?
(a). 24th Amendment (b). 31st Amendment
c). 42nd Amendment (d). 44th Amendment
151. Function of a political party includes-
(a).Building party cadres
(b).The selection of candidates for election.
(c).Provide leadership to the people.
(c). All of the above
152. What do you mean by ‘hung parliament’?
(a). Passing a Bill by the two Houses of the Parliament
(b). Political party seeking confidence vote in the Parliament
(c). No political party getting clear cut majority in the Parliament
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153. A Government formed by the alliance of several political parties is known as

Government.
(a). Presidential (b). Coalition
(c). Federal (d). Unitary

154. Political parties need to win at least percent of valid votes polled in any four or more
States at the general elections to the Lok Sabha to be recognized as National parties.
(a). Two (b).Three
(c). Four (d). Six
155. Telugu Desam is the political party of which state?
(a). Assam (b). Andhra Pradesh
(c). Orissa (d). Punjab
156. Regionalism grew due to the following factors-
(a).Lack of balanced economic and social development
(b). Neglect in matters of education and allocation of central funds
(c).Creation of linguistic states
(d). All of the above
157. Political parties are recognized by the-
(a). Elections Symbol Order, 1968 (b). Anti-Defection Act, 1985
(c). Delimitation Act, 1952 (d). None of the above
158. Which of the following is not a federal feature of the Indian Constitution?
(a). Written Constitution and Supremacy of the Constitution
(b). Division of powers Between Centre and the States
(c). Bicameral legislature at the Centre
(d). All of the above

159. The National Commission for Scheduled Caste was created by

a) 87th amendment.
b) 88th amendment.
c) 89th amendment.
d) 92nd amendment.
160. The representation to the states in the Rajya Sabha is based on-
(a). Equal Representation (b). Proportional Representation
(c). Population of a State (d). Community Representation

161. Police, local government, public health and sanitation and agriculture are subjects included in the-
(a). Union List (b). State List
(c). Concurrent List (d). None of the above

162. In which of the following federation the residuary powers are assigned to the federating units?
(a). United States of America (b).Switzerland
(c). Australia (d). All of the above

163. Which of the following is a tension area in Union State relations?

(a). Role of Governor (b). Use of Art.356
(c). Less revenue resources to the states (d). All of the above

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164. was the first state to introduce the Panchayati raj system based on the 73rd
constitutional Amendment.
(a). Rajasthan (b). Madhya Pradesh
(c). Uttar Pradesh (d). Andhra Pradesh
165. The term of a Panchayat body is-
(a). Two Years (b). Three Years
(c). Five Years (d). Six Years
166. Name the first committee constituted related to local self governments.
(a). Vohra Committee (b). Ashok Mehta Committee
(c). Balwant Rai Committee (d). None of the Above

167. Two Amendments related to local self governments are-

(a). 24th and 25th Amendments (b). 42nd and 44th Amendments
(c). 52nd and 54th Amendments (d). 73rd and 74th Amendments
168. Political parties are indispensable for the working of a government.
(a). Totalitarian (b). Democratic
(c). Oligarchic (d). None of the Above
169. The term ‘floor crossing’ is associated with-
(a). Political Violence (b). Political Alliance
(c). Political Centralization (d). Political Defection
170. Anti-Defection Act was enacted in-
(a). 1951 (b). 1968
(c). 1985 (d). 1992

171. The cost of all the schemes aiming at the welfare of the Scheduled tribes is to be met by the-
(a). Union Government (b). State government
(c). Local Government (d).None of the above
172. During the proclamation of which emergency all money bills passed by the State legislature is
to be reserved for the consideration of the President.
(a). National Emergency (b). State Emergency
(c). Financial emergency (d). None of the above

173. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

(a). Parliament (b). President
(c). Prime Minister (d). Cabinet
174. The Sarkaria Commission Report favored the implementation of the formula
throughout the country.
(a). One Language (b). Two Language
(c). Three Language (d). Four Language

175. Local self government is included in the .

(a). Union List (b). State List
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176. Name the committee appointed by the Janata Government to review the working of the
Panchayati Raj set-up in India.
(a).Balwant Rai Committee (b). Ashok Mehta Committee
(c). Goswami Committee (d). Vohra Committee
177. The also had emphasized on the need for expanding and energizing the role of
Panchayati raj in promotion and management of rural development.
(a). Planning Commission (b).Sarkaria Commission
(c). Finance Commission (d). Election Commission
178. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment has added a new Part IX titled “ ” in the
Indian Constitution.
(a). Municipalities (b). Corporations
(c). Panchayats (d). None of the above
179. Powers, authority and responsibilities of the Panchayats is included in-
(a). Eighth Schedule (b). Ninth Schedule
(c). Tenth Schedule (d). Eleventh Schedule

180. The 74th Constitutional Amendment has added a new Part IX A titled “ ” in the
Indian Constitution.
(a). Municipalities (b). Corporations
(c). Panchayats (d). None of the above
181. Powers, authority and responsibilities of the Municipalities is included in-
(a). Ninth Schedule (b). Tenth Schedule
(c). Eleventh Schedule (d). Twelfth Schedule
182. The can order the inclusion of any caste in the list of scheduled castes.
(a). President (b). Governor
(c). Prime Minister (d). Chief Minister
183. The pending Women Reservation Bill provides for how many percent of seats reserved for
women in the legislatures?
(a). Twenty Two (b). Thirty Three
(c). Forty Four (d).Fifty Two
184. The Planning Commission was a body.
(a). Constitutional (b). Statutory
(c). Extra Constitutional (d). None of the above

185. The Right to Information Act, 2005 makes the provision of

(a) Dissemination of all types of information by all Public authorities to any person.
(b) Establishment of Central, State and District Level Information Commissions as an
appellate body.
(c) Transparency and accountability in Public authorities.
(d) All of the above.
186. In which of the following agencies the Chief Ministers of States are not members?
(a).Planning Commission (b). Inter state Council
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187. Why was the Sarkaria Commission constituted?

(a). To study about panchayats in India
(b). To examine Centre State relations
(c). To study about the role of caste in Indian politics
(d). To examine the need for reservations in India
188. As per the Constitution Corporation Tax
(a). Is levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the states
(b). Is levied by the Union and belongs to it exclusively
(c). Is levied and appropriated by the States
(d). Is levied by the Union and shared by the Union and the States
189. Residuary powers refers to-
(a). powers shared by the Union and the States
(b). powers related to internal affairs
(c). powers not included in the three lists
(d). powers related to external affairs
190. Which amendment to the Constitution made it necessary on the part of the President to accept
the advice given by the Council of Ministers?
(a) 24th Amendment (b) 25th Amendment
(c) 41st Amendment (d) 42nd Amendment
191. Which of the following Amendments is related to reorganization of the states?
(a). 5th Amendment (b). 7th Amendment
(c). 10th Amendment (d). 12th Amendment

192. Which Article is for “Protection of interests of Minorities”?

a) Article 26 b) Article 27 c) Article 29 d) Article 30
193. The idea of five year plans was adopted from-
(a). USA (b). China
(c). USSR (d). Canada
194. Who authored the work ‘The Indian Constitution: The Corner Stone of a Nation’?
(a). M.V.Pylee (b). Granville Austin
(c). D.D.Basu (d). Myron Weiner
195. The practice of administrative cooperation between the central and state governments is –
(a). Unitarian Federalism (b). Bargaining Federalism
(c). Quasi Federalism (d). Cooperative Federalism
196. The trend of regional political parties bargaining with the coalition government at the centre is-
(a). Unitarian Federalism (b). Bargaining Federalism
(c). Quasi Federalism (d). Cooperative Federalism
197. Provision for National Emergency is given in-
(a). Art.352 (b). Art.356
(c). Art. 360 (d). Art.370
198. What is the reason for revival of Panchayati Raj System?
(a). Helps participation of people at the grass root level
(b). Enhances the efficiency of village administration.
(c). Coordinates centre state relations
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199. Which of the following is a source of income of the Grama Panchayats?

(a). Income Tax (b). Sales Tax
(c). Professional tax (d). Levy Duties
200. A body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls in a village is
(a). Grama Sabha (b). Panchayat Samithi
(c). Ward Sabha (d). Nagar Panchayat

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ANSWER KEY
1. (d) 43. (a) 85. (b) 127. (c) 169. (d)
2. (b) 44. (c) 86. (c) 128. (b) 170. (c)
3. (b) 45. (c) 87. (d) 129. (a) 171. (a)
4. (c) 46. (a) 88. (a) 130. (c) 172. (c)
5. (a) 47. (a) 89. (c) 131. (a) 173. (b)
6. (b) 48. (d) 90. (c) 132. (d) 174. (c)
7. (d) 49. (b) 91. (d) 133. (a) 175. (b)
8. (c) 50. (b) 92. (c) 134. (b) 176. (b)
9. (b) 51. (d) 93. (d) 135. (c) 177. (a)
10. (a) 52. (a) 94. (b) 136. (a) 178. (c)
11. (d) 53. (b) 95. (a) 137. (b) 179. (d)
12. (b) 54. (d) 96. (c) 138. (b) 180. (a)
13. (a) 55. (c) 97. (b) 139. (d) 181.(d)
14. (d) 56. (a) 98. (d) 140. (b) 182. (a)
15. (c) 57. (b) 99. (a) 141. (d) 183. (b).
16. (c) 58. (a) 100. (d) 142. (c) 184. (c)
17. (b) 59. (d) 101. (c) 143. (b) 185. (a)
18. (b) 60. (b) 102. (b) 144. (d) 186. (a)
19. (a) 61. (c) 103. (c) 145. (a) 187. (b)
20. (c) 62. (d) 104. (d) 146. (d) 188. (b)
21. (d) 63. (d) 105. (b) 147. (c) 189. (c)
22. (c) 64. (a) 106. (a) 148. (b) 190. (d)
23. (c) 65. (b) 107. (b) 149. (b) 191. (b)
24. (d) 66. (a) 108. (d) 150. (d) 192. (c).
25. (a) 67. (d) 109. (c) 151. (d) 193. (c)
26. (b) 68. (a) 110. (a) 152. (c) 194. (b)
27. (b) 69. (c) 111. (d) 153. (b) 195. (d)
28. (c) 70. (c) 112. (b) 154. (d) 196. (b)
29. (d) 71. (d) 113. (a) 155. (b) 197. (a)
30. (c) 72. (b) 114. (b) 156. (d) 198. (a)
31. (d) 73. (b) 115. (c) 157. (a) 199. (d)
32. (c) 74. (b) 116. (a) 158. (d) 200. (a)
33. (b) 75. (b) 117. (d) 159. (c)
34. (c) 76. (a) 118. (b) 160. (c)
35. (c) 77. (c) 119. (d) 161. (b)
36. (a) 78. (d) 120. (c) 162. (d)
37. (b) 79. (c) 121. (d) 163. (d)
38. (d) 80. (a) 122. (b) 164. (b)
39. (c) 81. (b) 123. (d) 165. (c)
40. (d) 82. (c) 124. (c) 166. (c)
41. (b) 83. (c) 125. (d) 167. (d)
42. (a) 84. (a) 126. (b) 168. (b)
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